French butter cookies are believed to have originated in Normandy in 1670. Often just called Sables, which is the French word for sand, these shortbread-style cookies are buttery, delicate, and delicious. But take care to use a good European-style butter, because the higher fat percentage will help produce the right texture. Our version is made […]
Seatings for Teatime Reservations
Tuesday – Wednesday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Monday closed
Shop Hours
Tuesday - Wednesday 10:45 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday 10:45 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:45 am - 6:00 pm
Monday closed
Current Menu Theme
served August 27 – September 29, 2019
Let us whisk you away to a traditional teatime splashed with magic.
served August 27 – September 29, 2019
Prelude
Pumpkin Juice
Savories
served with “Earl à la Crème” traditional black tea
Ploughman’s Salad
Mum’s Pork Pie to the Rescue
Castle Secrets Savory Pudding
Cordon Bleu Canapé
Headmaster’s Traditional Tea Sandwich:
Cucumber and Watercress
Breads
served with “Charleston Green” green tea
Groundskeeper’s Savory Bath Bun
St. James Traditional Cream Scone
Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream
Sweets
served with “Moonlight Parade” herbal tea
Pumpkin Pasty
Train Car Treacle Tart with Chocolate Drizzle
Levitating Strawberry Trifle
Reserve Your Teatime
Adult Menu includes all items listed here. Menu subject to change without notice.
Upcoming Menu Theme
served October 1 – 27, 2019
Onstage next menu, celebrate the music of the night with elegant fare fit for a night at the opera!
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The St. James Greats
Learn about the Greats throughout history whom we admire for their Grace, Civility, Beauty, Gentility, and Excellence. Purchase in The St. James Market to start earning rewards as you discover the history behind each seating area's St. James Great!
The St. James Teas
Learn about each of our teas and how to steep them at home as you take notes on your preferences and mark which are your favorites. Purchase in The St. James Market to start earning rewards as you explore the world of our teas!
The St. James Market
Loose Leaf Tea
The St. James Market boasts more than fifty high-quality teas and a variety of tea-making accoutrements to ensure your daily cuppa is always at hand and your special tea party is a delicious success. Taste the featured tea at our Tea Bar, or join us for a special event to learn a special recipe! New to tea? Not sure where to start? Ask our knowledgeable staff! Each of our teas is unique as its own character...perhaps you’ll hear a story or two!
The Latest
Hot off the press!
Wool Hats & Autumn Scarves
Brisk weather is just around the corner, and The St. James Market is stocking up on the well-loved autumn staples of wool hats and cozy scarves.
New Maggie Hope Novel
The most recent edition in the Maggie Hope series by Susan Elia MacNeal: The Prisoner in the Castle. November, 1942.
Pixel Black Rose China
Featured Pattern: Pixel Black Rose. This new porcelain cuddles quite perfectly in the themes of the season.
September 2019 – Adrianna
We are overjoyed to be honoring Adrianna as our Employee of the Month this September. Adrianna has been with the Tearoom since December of 2015 in every capacity she can find! She has served our guests as a Server, Market Attendant, and Shift Leader. Behind the scenes, she diligently cleans the Tearoom every week, makes […]
Wild & Wolf Baby Toys
Brand new baby plush toys are in our Children’s section of The St. James Market.
Charlie Charcoal China
This time of year makes the art of taking tea a bit more frequent in our days.
Wizard Cookbook
These recipes are as tasty as they are bewitching.
Banoffee Pie
This banoffee pie recipe (banana + toffee = banoffee) is our take on the classic British dessert that we imagine could have been one of the selection of pies that Professor Slughorn passed around on the Hogwarts Express at his first meeting of the “Slug Club” at the beginning of Harry Potter and the Half […]
August 2019 – Chloe
This August, we are honoring Chloe-Joy as our Employee of the Month! Chloe has been with The St. James Tearoom as a Server since March of 2018. During her time with us, she has been a constant presence of grace and cheerfulness. Chloe remains ever positive and kind to those around her. Her quiet sense […]
Plum Turnovers
Dainty, flaky plum turnovers are just the sort of thing one could imagine eating on a picnic blanket at Pemberley or Netherfield Park. For this easy version of the treat, a sweet and tart homemade plum jam is encased in puff pastry for the perfect handheld delight. Serve these plum turnovers with hot or iced […]
Vendula London Purses and Clutches
Brand-new purses and wallets have graced the shelves of our ladies’ section of The St. James Market.
Coming to Tea
Pick a Date
Party of 2? Party of 42? Make a date! Teatimes available throughout the day. A different menu and theme each month.
Choose Your Options
Need a vegetarian or gluten-free menu? Want to pick a certain seating area? Celebrating something special? Let us know!
Enjoy!
Your teatime experience is made just for you! Sit back and enjoy a full two hours with your dear guests.