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Our Lavender Lemonade Recipe brings a refreshing twist to a classic summertime beverage. Made with our own Lavender Lace herbal [...]

The practice of “calling” upon one’s friends and acquaintances in days gone by seems to our modern sensibilities as charming, [...]

The practice of “calling” upon one’s friends and acquaintances in days gone by seems to our modern sensibilities as charming, [...]

The practice of “calling” upon one’s friends and acquaintances in days gone by seems to our modern sensibilities as charming, [...]

Enjoy the perfect summer dessert with our Tea-Infused Crème Anglaise Recipe. For this recipe, we have chosen our Blueberry Festival [...]

Wonder: a feeling of astonishment, pleasure, and amazed admiration which causes us to marvel. This might happen when we see something that [...]

Garden Bouquet is a delicate green tea reminiscent of a fragrant garden with cornflowers, safflowers, and rose petals, including added [...]

A Simple Habit to Strengthen the Bonds of Kinship When we speak, we create. Our words are a strong force [...]

A Simple Practice to Strengthen the Bonds of Kinship When we think of the tapestry of our lives—all of us [...]

This Smoked Salmon Cucumber Tea Sandwich recipe will add a dash of sophistication to your summer teatimes with very little [...]

This Simnel Cake Recipe is perfect to make for Mother's Day. It is perfectly moist with dried fruits and almond, [...]

Inspired by hot cross buns, our St. James Easter Scones Recipe is a quick, elegant, and delicious addition to any [...]

Like a tapestry, our lives are woven of many types of threads, and the weaving continues through all our years. [...]

Our Irish Tea Bread Recipe, also known as Tea Brack, is somewhere between a quick bread and a fruit cake. [...]

Our Gluten-Free French Chocolate Mousse Recipe is the perfect dessert to share with your Valentine or indulge in for any [...]

Our Lemon Dill Cucumber Tea Sandwich Recipe is easy to make but looks lovely and eye-catching on the plate. It's [...]

Hospitality is a practice which envelops others in an atmosphere of warmth and welcome, and which creates belonging. We started [...]

Hospitality is a practice which envelops others in an atmosphere of warmth and welcome, and which creates belonging. The second [...]

Hospitality is a practice which envelops others in an atmosphere of warmth and welcome, and which creates belonging. “Now stir [...]

What is Hospitality? Is Hospitality the same thing as Entertaining? If I entertain, does this mean I am hospitable? To [...]

This Crescent Pecan Christmas Cookies Recipe is a great one to have for all your gatherings for the upcoming holidays [...]

This Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Recipe is the perfect festive loaf to share around the table. With the season of gathering [...]

This Gluten-Free Pecan Scones Recipe with Molasses Glaze is ideal for a crisp autumn day, keeping you warmer and warmer [...]

Getting children to read for pleasure outside school is a challenge in this age of easy scrolling. If your children [...]

This Herbed Tomato and Cucumber Tea Sandwich Recipe is easy to make Gluten-Full or Gluten-Free! Not only are these sandwiches [...]

Summer continues and we have the perfect recipe to make fresh scones with a classic summertime flavor combination: a Gluten-free [...]

In Jane Austen’s day, there was no email, and no texting, of course. People communicated in a slower, but much more genteel fashion – the letter. I believe that we are missing that gentility in our own day. In the beginnings of our ’email age’, we thought it was exciting – “You’ve got mail!” Oh boy!

“The Lost Art of Correspondence” is a thoughtful (2 minute) video with a strong message on the power of written […]

The Victoria Sandwich Cake is perhaps the most historical of all afternoon tea sandwiches and our version is just as [...]

When we celebrate together, we are indicating the worth we attach to our relationships. Whether you bake the cookies yourself […]

Our Gluten-Free Sparkling Wine Berry Gelatin recipe makes for a refreshing accompaniment to any celebration, particularly in the warmer months [...]

The phrase ‘afternoon tea’ conjures up an old-world, fine-dining experience: refined, gentle people in a comfortable atmosphere who take time […]

There are Givers, and there are Graspers in this world. If you have seen that delightful old movie, Willy Wonka […]

Did you know that one of the best-ranked tearooms in the world is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it excels […]

When it comes to the art of tea, there are many ways that it can benefit your health routine, which […]

If you need a unique, no-bake treat for your St. Patrick’s Day gatherings, try this Lemon Brandy Syllabub afternoon tea [...]

A simple classic shortbread never goes amiss, so next time you need something quick for those last-minute guests, remember this [...]

It’s no secret that green tea can be extremely beneficial for the body. Inherent in the tea plant are potent […]

As we have been preparing for the launch of our February menu, we have been SO enjoying the Spotify playlist […]

“With lunch at noon and dinner at eight, the afternoon tea proved the perfect answer to snacking politely before mealtime, [...]

Afternoon tea is a delightful British tradition dating to the early 19th Century, as a way to insert a half-sized […]

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”    […]

This quick and easy chocolate and cherry scone recipe is the perfect way to elevate your gatherings for the year. [...]

When we invite someone over for afternoon tea in Albuquerque, it is a time set apart especially for them. We […]

At The St. James Tearoom, we’re keeping traditions alive—specifically the art of tea! We love helping people discover the wonders […]

What if we could shop for a nutritional supplement for our relationships like we can for our bodies? I wondered […]

This delicious gingerbread scone recipe brings the classic flavors of ginger and molasses together in scone form. The rich flavor [...]

Looking for an easy Thanksgiving gluten-free dessert recipe that will please every mouth at your holiday gatherings? Look no further! [...]

This easy maple oat scone recipe is perfect for fall! What could be better for the season than sitting on [...]

September is a time of change: school begins anew, the leaves show new vibrant shades, and we bid farewell to [...]

We have all heard the saying that “Manners Maketh the Man,” but in this month of August 2021 as we […]

Glide through the doors of Pemberley and take tea with our most gentlemanly of hosts: Mr. Darcy. During our most [...]

Drink in the last bit of summer with this refreshing iced tea recipe! Afternoon in Mansfield Park is a scented [...]

There is much disconnectedness in our day. How often we feel like scattered leaves being blown individually by the wind: […]

Looking for a chilled treat for the summer heat? Black Pearl is a scented black tea with white jasmine blossoms [...]

Our Vanilla Madeleines with Lemon Glaze are a delightful cross between a cake and cookie. In our recipe, buttery vanilla […]

Scrumdidliumptious!  Charlie and the Chocolate Tearoom is back!   We invite you to embrace a spirit of childlike wonder and […]

We are so excited to introduce our March Menu for 2021 – “Dublin’s Fare: Cheers to Arthur Guinness!”  Please join […]

Our delightful almond and orange marmalade thumbprint cookies bring together two flavors that perfectly complement one another and are a […]

If you haven’t tried our “Teatime at Home Resources“ page, it has many wonderful things to make your teatime (or […]

We are thrilled to bring back our favorite February menu that celebrates love, travel, and the cozy atmosphere of a […]

Brownies are always a good idea – and a chocolate treat that all home bakers will want in their repertoire. […]

We received a great gift this January 1st—an unsolicited 4-star review of our carryout food and service! Our favorite quote?  […]

Though due to CoVid restrictions we were not able to host guests in the tearoom for Christmas 2020, we still […]

Finally, as we end our 20th year in business, we are privileged to post this 15-minute history of the Lady […]

Mary Alice Higbie begins our 10 part video mini-tour of our Christmas merchandise in our gift shop, The St. James […]

Perfect for the cold winter months, our Savory Bacon Bread Puddings are quick and easy to prepare, but impressive and […]

Inspired by the cold butterbeer mentioned throughout the Harry Potter stories, our Butterbeer Ice Cream Floats make the perfect sweet […]

 In Jane Austen’s day, the hearth was the center of family activity after dinner. The hearth, with its warmth and light, was the place to relax together after the day’s work was done, a bright, comfortable, cheering atmosphere that pushed away the dreariness of their non-electric lit nights. The ladies did their needlework as conversation took hold. Someone might have read aloud or played an instrument. This place, the hearth, warmed their heart, soul, and body. It was the way these people enjoyed companionship and kept their souls knitted together.

Our Summer Berry Bread Pudding recipe was inspired by the British Regency Era and celebrates one of the best parts […]

For Father’s Day this year, in light of the upcoming release of our short film on the ‘History of The […]

Journaling can be a perfect habit to form to help slow down. It can be used to organize thoughts for a new story, document the day for future nostalgia, practice drawing, or simply a place to pour your thoughts into the pages to give clearer vision.

As we are unable to travel much farther than our own backyards, we hope you may find a place of peace and respite in your little corner.

Light and sweet with just a little pucker, these Lime Mousse Tarts are a refreshing dessert for summer! Featuring freshly […]

Ten Movies with Tea and Good Manners It is still very possible to begin an adventure all while staying indoors! […]

Afternoon tea is more than just a meal; it is an opportunity to connect with the people we love, and […]

Just like Willy Wonka, the character who inspired these treats, our Scrumdiddlyumptious Chocolate Cookies are just a little on the […]

Teatime, whether here at The St. James Tearoom or at your own kitchen table, can be a much-needed respite in […]

If you fear for your health amidst the recent news of the pandemic sweeping the globe, you’re not alone. While […]

In the midst of an uncertain and frightening time, it is a natural inclination to isolate and self-preserve. Indeed, in […]

Dear Friends and Guests, Starting tomorrow, March 19th, The St. James Tearoom will be closing all Dine-In service until further […]

To Our Dear Guests, Here at The St. James Tearoom, we take your cleanliness and health very seriously. However, greater […]

This month, we are excited to present Elijah as our Employee of the Month! Elijah has been with The St. James Tearoom as an Expeditor / Dishwasher since June of 2019.

Finding the perfect gift can be a daunting task. But for these sisters, they knew the perfect way to honor their mother for her birthday: afternoon tea.

These rich and fluffy Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes are sure to be a fun addition to any Irish-themed teatime or party. […]

This month we’re raising a glass to Arthur Guinness and the work he did for his city.

Classic hues and inspiring cover quotes, these new journal and pen sets are perfect companions in a gentleman’s day.

Just in time for our Irish menu, here are a few tips on how to create your own cigar tea at home!

Aubrey [column large=”3″ first=”true”] [/column] [column large=”9″ last=”true”] We are excited to honor Aubrey as one of our two Employees […]

The well-known French song, “La Vie en Rose,” translates to “life in pink,” or sometimes “seeing life through rose-colored glasses.” […]

Say “I love you” with a bouquet of pink roses that won’t wilt over time.

Brand-new floral hair pieces have graced the Market shelves in honor of La Vie en Rose!

Make the perfect dreamy nursery with these brand-new additions to our children’s section in The St. James Market.

Inspired by the French classic Croque Monsieur, our Savory Ham and Cheese Scones will be a delicious and hearty addition […]

Starting off the new year, we are honored to present Alysse as our Employee of the Month! Alysse has been […]

These beautiful silver pieces look as if they came straight from the Dowager’s parlor!

Retire to the Billiard Room for a round or two of cards whilst enjoying a good port or cup of tea.

This beautiful china pattern first debuted in the 1910s. Reminiscent of the Regency Era but starting to hint at the Art Deco to come with its deep hued edges and gold detail, it seems to marry elegance and whimsy.

This December, we are honoring Victoria as our Employee of the Month! Victoria has been a Server with the Tearoom […]

[column large=”6″ first=”true”][/column][column large=”5″ last=”true”] We’re celebrating twenty years starting December 4th, 2019. In those many years, we have built […]

With a different, vibrant color on each binding, these recipe books will brighten up your kitchen!

We’ve prepared a few tips to help remove the stress from your gift shopping in our Market this year.

Known for its iconic pink, red, and yellow roses, Old Country Roses celebrates England’s national flower and the quaint English garden.

Inspired by traditional English Christmas treats, these mini mincemeat pies, with flaky lattice tops, are the perfect addition to any […]

We are blessed to honor Susan as our Employee of the Month this November. Susan has been with the Tearoom since January of 2014 as a Server, Reservationist, and Large Party Coordinator.
Susan is one who instinctively sees when another has a need and finds a way to serve them. As an example, she started […]

Though Tolkien did not go into great detail of how a Dwarf properly maintained a beard, we believe that if given the access to beard oils, Dwarves would have been the greatest proponents.

Our pumpkin pecan scones with maple glaze are a tasty, yet easy treat to make for any fall teatime. Packed […]

Pipes are a common and memorable image for those who love J.R.R. Tolkien and his famous Middle-Earth. Gandalf, Aragorn, Bilbo, and Tolkien himself are rarely remembered without a good pipe in pocket or in hand.

A cup of tea can be much more than a hot drink. To us, a cup of tea is a means of escape from the bully world, even for just a moment.

We are excited to honor Jael as our Employee of the Month this October. Jael has been with us as […]

The St. James Tearoom is Proud to Present Our Annual Masquerade Ball on October 20th, 2019

Here are three tips for planning your Balloon Fiesta visit to The St. James Tearoom this October.

French butter cookies are believed to have originated in Normandy in 1670. Often just called Sables, which is the French […]

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.

The most recent edition in the Maggie Hope series by Susan Elia MacNeal: The Prisoner in the Castle. November, 1942.

Featured Pattern: Pixel Black Rose. This new porcelain cuddles quite perfectly in the themes of the season.

We are overjoyed to be honoring Adrianna as our Employee of the Month this September. Adrianna has been with the […]

Brand new baby plush toys are in our Children’s section of The St. James Market.

This time of year makes the art of taking tea a bit more frequent in our days.

These recipes are as tasty as they are bewitching.

This banoffee pie recipe (banana + toffee = banoffee) is our take on the classic British dessert that we imagine […]

This August, we are honoring Chloe-Joy as our Employee of the Month! Chloe has been with The St. James Tearoom […]

Dainty, flaky plum turnovers are just the sort of thing one could imagine eating on a picnic blanket at Pemberley […]

Brand-new purses and wallets have graced the shelves of our ladies’ section of The St. James Market.

[column large=”5″ first=”true”] [/column] [column large=”7″ last=”true”] Our Jane Austen inspired Tea Variety Packs feature little goodies for that tea […]

[column large=”5″ first=”true”] [/column] [column large=”7″ last=”true”] During Jane Austen’s day, the Regency Era, tea was an important affair. Austen […]

We are pleased to honor Joaquin as July’s Employee of the Month! Joaquin has been with The St. James Tearoom […]

Our Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars recipe is a sweet, savory, and crunchy treat that was inspired by the youthful […]

[column large=”5″ first=”true”] [/column] [column large=”7″ last=”true”] Fairies have always been welcomed guests here at The St. James Tearoom. Though […]

[column large=”5″ first=”true”] [/column] [column large=”7″ last=”true”] With our “Neverland Adventure” featured china pattern, Shabby Rose Green, we picture Wendy […]

[column large=”5″ first=”true”] [/column] [column large=”7″ last=”true”] “Would you like an adventure now, or would like to have your tea […]

We are overjoyed to honor Kendra as June’s Employee of the Month! Kendra has been with The St. James since […]

Looking for recipes for an Alice in Wonderland tea party? Our Eccentric Wonderland Scones will pull your guests into the […]

With Father’s Day just around the corner, take a peek in our gentlemen’s haberdashery.

Falling through the rabbit hole, we picked up a few copies of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic.

The St. James Market is featuring a brand-new china pattern, Pink Rose Dots, a charming and whimsical pattern of Alice blue and Wonderland florals.

This May, we are celebrating Emily as our Employee of the Month! Emily has served her team and our guests […]

Tearoom guest and friend of Mary Alice, Wilfrid, a published writer and expert on all things to do with the British monarchy, was thrilled to speak to us on the subject of a royal arrival and the perseverance of the royal family.

The season of sending love and congratulations is upon us. Graduations, weddings, showers, and birthdays fill this year with celebration. […]

During our “Royal Celebration” menu, we picked up a few items to make tea feel a little more royal. This […]

The Imperial Porcelain Factory, formally known as the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1744 by […]

Queen Victoria’s favorite afternoon tea treat is now known as the Victoria Sponge Cake, a simple vanilla cake filled with […]

This month we are excited to honor Halla as our Employee of the Month. Halla has been part of the […]

Guests have come to expect a transportive experience when they join us for afternoon tea, whether it is their first […]

Chocolate in tea? We do believe Willy Wonka might approve. In true Wonka fashion, the Market has put together a […]

Spring has sprung in our Market! We love the time of year that brings beautiful, fresh blossoms. It may be […]

There are Givers and there are Graspers in this world. If you have seen that delightful old movie, Willy Wonka […]

Our brand-new china pattern from Royal Albert is almost good enough to eat. Featuring charming blueberries, blackberries, and daisies, you […]

Willy Wonka said “Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.” Well, just imagine dipping your dessert spoon into a […]

This March, we are excited to present Isaac as our Employee of the Month! Isaac has been with The St. […]

Brand-new magnetic games are perfect for long car rides or bringing to the pub and sharing a friendly game over […]

The Search for God & Guinness, a biography by Stephen Mansfield, details the life of Arthur Guinness as he changed his […]

Featured China Pattern: Glamis Thistle. This beautiful set is bone porcelain china made in England. In Celtic culture, the thistle […]

Often associated with Irish-American cuisine, corned beef makes for a slightly different, yet quite delicious, variation of a traditional tea […]

Love Stories We must admit, in spite of the cynicism of our age, human hearts are continually captivated by stories […]

We are excited to honor Maggie as our Employee of the Month for February. Maggie has been a wonderful part […]

Poires Belle Hélène was created in the mid-1860s by famed French chef and restaurateur Auguste Escoffier and named after the […]

A Little Mary Poppins Chaos (Can Be a Good Thing) Mr. Banks’ life was turned topsy-turvy with the arrival of […]

We are excited to honor Beka as January’s Employee of the Month! Beka has been part of The St. James […]

In honor of the 107th anniversary of New Mexico’s statehood (January 6th, 1912), we decided to share a tender, flaky, […]

We are excited to honor Sarah as December’s Employee of the Month! Sarah has been part of The St. James […]

Many people find respite within the walls of The St. James Tearoom, but for Cindy Hargett, it offers something more. […]

Inspired by the German origin of Nutcracker dolls, we decided to bring you a Christmas Stollen Scones recipe – a […]

We are overjoyed to honor Denise as November’s Employee of the Month! Denise has been part of the St. James […]

Lauren Stenzel first visited The St. James Tearoom in 2003 after relocating from Santa Fe, New Mexico. At the time […]

We are so pleased to present Marisa as October’s Employee of the Month! Marisa has been with the St. James […]

Just in time for the crisp weather of autumn, we bring you a delightfully simple pumpkin spice tea latte recipe. […]

Spitfires and Hurricanes were the legendary fighters of the British RAF during WWII. They were agile and very effective. The […]

This month, we are honoring Isaac as September’s Employee of the Month! Isaac has been with the St. James family […]

Throughout the Harry Potter book series, Hagrid serves his favorite students numerous homemade “treats,” including a traditional British drop scone […]

For August, we are pleased to honor Erin as Employee of the Month! Erin has been with The St. James […]

In the 18th century, syllabubs were a common feature of the dessert course, often served alongside puddings and jellies. Syllabubs […]

We are pleased to introduce Danae as July’s Employee of the Month! Danae has been with The St. James since […]

Our latest teatime theme invites you to fly away with us to a land of pixies, pirates, and the lost […]

Celebrate the 4th with a little teatime flair! Fun and elegant, creamy and delicious, these festive little cups make for […]

These delightful shortbread cookies were inspired by the directions to Neverland — two star cookies stacked with a clear, golden, […]

We are overjoyed to honor Stephanie as June’s Employee of the Month! Stephanie has been with The St. James since […]

Just in time for strawberry season, we bring you this strawberry mousse recipe that couldn’t be easier. In just 10-15 […]

We are excited to honor Sarah as May’s Employee of the Month! Sarah has been part of The St. James […]

Combining real Champagne, fresh berries, and sweet white grape juice, our Berry Champagne Gelées are a refreshing accompaniment to any […]

We are excited to honor Chasya as our Employee of the Month for April. She has been part of the […]

We have the greatest pleasure in announcing that we made the list of FoodNetwork.com’s 20 recommended places to eat in […]

Enjoy a Guinness Stout at your teatime! Paired perfectly with our Guinness World Record Irish Soda Bread, this malty, caramely, […]

We are excited to honor Victoria as our Employee of the Month for March. Victoria can be found as one […]

As we travel to Paris with our menu served February 6th – March 4th, 2018, we are eager to share […]

Introducing a New Parisian Cocktail for “La Vie en Rose” Inspired by Paris and our “La Vie en Rose” menu, […]

We are excited to honor Lee as our Employee of the Month for February. Lee has been a part of […]

You asked, and we listened! Our three featured teas for our “La Vie en Rose” menu are now included in […]

Yields about 20 cookies For the Dacquoise (meringue cookie): 2/3 cup (3 ½ ounces) sliced almonds 1 cup powdered sugar […]

Journey with us over the misty mountains as we take tea in The Shire of Middle Earth. Based on the […]

We are so excited to share the special tea shot we will be serving in January! Does it look like […]

Christina truly excels as a member of our Market Team. She loves greeting and interacting with guests that come to […]

Yields about 4 dozen mini tea cakes For the Cake: 1 1/2 cups brown rice flour 1/2 cup potato starch […]

This holiday season, join The St. James Tearoom as we celebrate 18 years of teatime in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Follow […]

Mary loves being employed at The St. James Tearoom; she has been serving guests here since March 2016 and hopes […]

Sir Chauncy and “Fortune’s Favor” It is a warm summer afternoon, and our story opens on the sleeping form of […]

“Each piece of Turkish Delight was sweet and light to the very center and Edmund had never tasted anything more […]

Our guests are largely responsible for China being our November Employee of the Month; their surveys continually praise her by […]

This year’s Annual Masquerade Ball was a beautiful evening filled with music, dancing, elegance, and laughter. Thank you to our […]

We would love your feedback! In order to continue to provide you with excellent service and beautiful products relevant to […]

If you have perused our tea collection lately, you may have seen a new addition appear!  It is an honor […]

Shannon, recognized as one of our September Superheroes, was chosen Employee of the Month for October 2017. In her dual […]

Matthew, our September 2017 Employee of the Month, is relatively new to our Tearoom family, so being chosen by his […]

Something delicious this way comes! For several years, The St. James Tearoom has created one-of-a-kind, non-alcoholic tea shots for Special […]

Our featured china set this month is so fun. It’s called Victorian Cream Ramble Rose, and each piece has adorable […]

We are extremely excited to officially announce our brand-new menu and theme for September!! “Recipes from the Wizarding World” will […]

Introducing “The St. James Regency Punch,” the featured aperitif for our August Jane Austen menu! Our own take on a […]

August Employee of the Month, Chris, our gentleman in the Market, has such a relaxed demeanor you would never know […]

Last month we got to congratulate Rachel on her recent high school graduation. This month we get to congratulate her […]

We LOVE daddies! And we have more than our share of the very best ones! John and his youngest daughter […]

Isaiah, our Employee of the Month for June 2017 has only been with The St. James Tearoom since November, but […]

This inspirational story takes place at The St. James Tearoom in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are honored to be named […]

We are proud to announce that we have won the Albuquerque Journal Top Work Place again this year for small […]

We love to celebrate and pamper our moms around here! With that in mind, we’ve decided to have an extra […]

Congratulations to our Employees of the Month of April! Anne of Green Gables proved to be such a great success […]

Eric has been a wonderful blessing here at The St. James Tearoom for seven years now. He started working with […]

Our new exclusive spring tea is here! Easter Basket is a strawberry cream herbal tea with hibiscus, orange, and a […]

Our phones are ringing off the hook! Our Employee of Month Jeanine answers and calm prevails. Jeanine has worked at […]

We’re eager to share why we continue to do what we do and how we continue onward in the midst […]

Sarah has been chosen by her co-workers as our February Employee of the Month, which is very appropriate as she […]

Teatime for all occasions… Follow the links from our Instagram images below:

We have the honor of directing you to a lovely article written about us by Getrude Matshe of The Huffington Post! […]

This month’s Employee of the Month is our lovely server, Mary!  Mary has been working at the Tearoom for almost […]

This month we are proud to announce our lovely market lady, Lee, as Employee of the Month! Lee has been […]

For this month of November we are proud to announce the “Employee of the Month” is our lovely Market Attendant, […]

I have not heard much discussion about Beauty these days…. What is Beauty? Is it important, or is it merely […]

This month we are proud to announce our “Employee of the Month” is our beautiful server, Sevon! Sevon has been […]

Everyone’s journey is unique and valuable, all journeys take persistence and courage. It is incredible when our paths cross and […]

With September we embark on our beautiful, New Mexico Autumn. A new school year has begun and things are beginning […]

The St. James is proud to announce that our dishwasher, Michael, is the Employee of the Month for September! Michael […]

Preparing something with one’s own hands—it takes time, it takes effort, but how wonderful it is when you can make […]

Painting a Beautiful Picture for our World A beautiful painting arrests our attention, draws us in, causes us to stop […]

The St. James is proud to announce our employee of the month is our sweet server, Destiny! Destiny has been […]

Love may always be known by its expenditures. The way I expend myself and extend myself for my fellows reveals […]

Join Mary Alice Higbie as we learn the story of Mia Prieskorn, who has a connection with our Tearoom corner […]

For this month of July, we are proud to announce the Employee of the Month is Stephanie! Stephanie has been […]

Not long ago I was tossing and turning on a very hard bed in the middle of the night, trying […]

The St. James is honored to present our Employee of the Month, Rebekah! Rebekah has been working at the Tearoom for almost […]

  Daddies are their little girls’ Knight in Shining Armor. Every Daddy is a hero in his daughter’s eyes, and […]

We are pleased to announce the EOM for May is Adrianna Salazar. Adrianna has been with us since December of […]

The staff of The St. James Tearoom wishes our owner and founder, Mary Alice “Emmai” Higbie, a happy birthday!  

The St. James is proud to announce Chantal as our Employee of the Month for April. Chantal has been working […]

WHO we are… WHY we do what we do… Learn the HEART and meet the Joyful Eccentrics behind it all! […]

The St. James is proud to present our Employee of the Month, Jon! Jon has been working at the Tearoom […]

We are Proud to announce that our “Employee of the Month” is our beautiful market lady, Angelica! Angelica has been […]

For January, we are proud to announce our Employee of the Month is one of our kitchen team members, Rachel […]

Fifteen years ago, a little girl stood peering into the windows of tiny, newly-minted St. James Tearoom while her grandmother […]

“A soul must search with blinded eyes For that which can’t be seen. It senses yearnings deep within, Yet knows […]

This guest blog is by New Mexico writer Patrice Greenwood, a long-time guest who has become a very special, personal […]

Come Into My Courtyard; Meet Ginger Syllabub Morning is peeking over my garden gate. Come in; I’d like to introduce you […]

May is National Bicycle Month. And here is our gentle reminder for both bicyclists and motorists alike to practice Bicycle […]

Wilfrid Koponen is a personal friend, and a friend of the Tearoom since the very beginning – 15 years! He […]

Our Irish theme for this month is dear to our heart, for Arthur Guinness is one of our own British […]

 In our age of cynicism, should we consider stories of sacrificial love to inspire, motivate, guide and encourage us? We […]

The 4th of December is our anniversary, the fifteenth anniversary of The St. James Tearoom. For fifteen years I have […]

Rustling of Leaves Our wants can become so mighty, so insistent and demanding. Our desires to achieve or obtain have […]

It seems a young woman was a guest for tea with Queen Elizabeth II in the Buckingham Palace gardens. She was […]

Sometimes it is the simple things that make the richest gifts. How blessed are those simple gifts – an unhurried […]

Are you an MIF or an MIL? …and which one is Queen Elizabeth II?   This is quite an important […]

Our world is apt to canonize Push.  It will sing the praises of the one who excels at Shove, will call him […]

Moments MAY become treasures, priceless jewels buried deep in the vault of our hearts. He was sitting right beside me. […]

WHO ME??? I must keep telling myself: “It is the RISE of the Roamin’ empire!” An empire is not conquered […]

Our Theme for July is THE BOSTON TEA PARTY After refusing to be taxed without representation, dressing like Mohawk Indians, […]

Enchanting sites and merry scenes abound. But one must have eyes to see, time to look, and a heart unafraid to be doing so. Growing up can harden us to these things, but it does not HAVE to.

  Roamin’ says, Ahoy, matey! This is the month fer pirates! I’m dressed as a pirate, and you can come […]

‘Luv you!’Roamin’ loves being loved! In the mornings when I sit outside in the swing, she politely lays her head […]

…Our homeless friend had gotten on the bus in Albuquerque. Would he stay on it all the way to Louisiana, […]

Jim and I have become captives in our own home. This is obviously a new chapter in our history… She […]

“A garden is a grand teacher.” Gertrude Jekyll For our April theme of Victory Garden, I would like to again […]

“The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that […]

Victory Gardens After the Fact: Using Used Tea Leaves Tea is good for your health! But you knew that…. Did […]

The St. James Tearoom’s theme for the month of April is “Victory Garden” – a look back at an effort […]

We speak. We speak always and in many ways. Words are only one of the many methods we use to […]

Let me tell you a true story.  It was reported on Good Morning, America. It seems a young woman had […]

I feel just the slightest bit of cool as I sit in my swing, enjoying the early mornings in my […]

Pursuing Beauty – Japanese Style #1  – Ikebana           Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement.  I once hosted […]

            Civility is getting a lot of press these days, but sometimes it seems not a lot of practice.  I […]

Last week I asked myself the question, “Why would you want to add to all the pain that is already […]

In the oh, so proper world of tea etiquette, there are six (yes, SIX) ways to properly eat your scone.  […]

I love English signs.  The last time I was in England, I started taking photos of typical British signs: “Mind […]

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/opinion/sunday/the-joy-of-quiet.html This is an important article, and one I think our St. James customers will relate to and agree with. […]

The St. James is preparing to open in our new location on March 30, 2010.  We look forward to welcoming […]