Poires Belle Helene was created in the mid-1860s by famed French chef and restaurateur Auguste Escoffier and named after the operetta La belle Hélène by Jacques Offenbach. The French have invented countless delectable desserts, and these pears poached in a homemade syrup and enrobed in a decadent chocolate sauce flavored with pear liqueur, are a […]
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 January 8 – February 3, 2019
Pop into the magic of a jolly holiday!
served January 8 – February 3, 2019
Savories
served with “English Breakfast” traditional black tea
Mary’s Herbed Chicken Salad on a Rosemary Corn Cake
Uncle Albert’s Savory Custard Tart
Jolly Holiday Parfait
Admiral Boom’s British Sausage Salute
Traditional Cucumber Tea Sandwich:
Radish & Zesty Dill Cream Cheese
Breads
served with “Lady Day” scented black tea
Tuppence-a-Bag Seeded Honey Roll
St. James Traditional Cream Scone
Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream
Sweets
served with “My Fair Lemon” traditional herbal tea
Strawberry Ice
A Spoonful of Sugar
Bert the Chimney Sweep’s Lucky Chocolate Mousse
Reserve Your Teatime
Adult Menu includes all items listed here. Menu subject to change without notice.
Upcoming Menu Theme
served February 5 – March 3, 2019
Celebrate the beauty of relationships with a teatime inspired by elegant French cuisine.
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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!
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A Letter from Our “Mary”
A Little Mary Poppins Chaos (Can Be a Good Thing) Mr. Banks’ life was turned topsy-turvy with the arrival of Mary Poppins. “My world was calm, well ordered, exemplary Then came this person, with chaos in her wake And now my life’s ambitions go with one fell blow It’s quite a bitter pill to take” […]
January 2019 – Beka
We are excited to honor Beka as January’s Employee of the Month! Beka has been part of The St. James Family since November of 2016 as part of our kitchen team. Beka is an incredibly hard worker. She is consistent and thorough with her tasks. This past Christmas season, she, along with her fellow kitchen […]
Green Chile and Cheese Scones Recipe
In honor of the 107th anniversary of New Mexico’s statehood (January 6th, 1912), we decided to share a tender, flaky, green chile and cheese scone recipe—the perfect marriage of traditional teatime fare and New Mexico’s most beloved ingredient. Other treats at a “birthday” teatime for New Mexico could include: piñon cookies; turkey, avocado, and cucumber […]
December 2018 – Sarah
We are excited to honor Sarah as December’s Employee of the Month! Sarah has been part of The St. James Family since August of 2016 as first an Expeditor / Dishwasher before becoming a Server. Sarah is a wonderful example of the St. James Aspirations of Grace, Civility, Beauty, Gentility, and Excellence. She strives to […]
Finding Sanctuary Amidst the Storm
Many people find respite within the walls of The St. James Tearoom, but for Cindy Hargett, it offers something more. “It is a haven from the modern world,” Cindy says. “The ambiance feels like you’ve stepped back in time to a more genteel place.” Cindy recently spent an afternoon at St. James with her sister, […]
Christmas Stollen Scones
Nutcracker dolls are an undeniable symbol of Christmas. Though carved nutcrackers have taken many shapes since their earliest days in the 13th or 14th century, the soldier and king nutcracker dolls we know today originated in Germany in the early 1800s. Inspired by these German origins, we decided to bring you a Christmas Stollen Scone […]
November 2018 – Denise
We are overjoyed to honor Denise as November’s Employee of the Month! Denise has been part of the St. James family as a Server since September 2013. After five years, you might call Denise a St. James staple. Her experience and passion for the Tearoom brings stability to her team. Along with leading and teaching […]
Narnian Baked Apples
If you’re a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia, you’ve probably noticed that C.S. Lewis describes food quite often. Though the most well-known book in the series is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the other six books in the series also describe numerous meals in the land of Narnia. This baked apple recipe […]
The Power of a Cup of Tea
Lauren Stenzel first visited The St. James Tearoom in 2003 after relocating from Santa Fe, New Mexico. At the time she didn’t know anything about the Tearoom. “It was at this time that an acquaintance took me to the St. James. It changed my life. I was immediately enchanted with the environment and grace that […]
October 2018 – Marisa
We are so pleased to present Marisa as October’s Employee of the Month! Marisa has been with the St. James family since May of this year as an Expeditor / Dishwasher. We are so honored to have Marisa’s hard work and Servant’s Heart here at the Tearoom. While she is a great example of all […]
Incan Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice Tea Lattes
Just in time for the crisp weather of autumn, we bring you a delightfully simple pumpkin spice tea latte recipe. Made with Incan Chocolate Puerh tea, warm frothed milk, and pumpkin spice syrup, this creamy concoction is sure to get any day started off on the right note! Pair with a warm scone for the […]
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.