Five NYC spots for a spot of tea
Cha-An Tea House in the East Village of Manhattan offers more than 25 green, black and other teas and features a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Credit: Kumi Hayase
Forget happy hour -- duck inside somewhere for a cozy, old-fashioned treat: tea time. From high-end hotel high teas to traditional Asian tea ceremonies to the neighborhood cafes with the quaint teapots, New York City is a haven for tea lovers. So get snug, extend that little finger, and sip.
1. Japanese tea at Cha-an Tea House
2. Chinese tea ceremony at Radiance Tea House & Books
3. High tea at the Ritz-Carlton
