Where: Dunwoody, Georgia Style: Modern farmhouse Tea Selection: 3 preselected Ark Coffeehaus loose leaf teas Teatimes: Special Tea Events, Private parties of 10 or more Reservations: Ticket purchase required Contact: Purchase tickets here Cost: $35 Afternoon Tea; $15 Child (ages 10 and under) Destination Tea Tips: Every month, Ark Coffeehaus releases a new calendar of events, and checking their Instagram is the best way to see when they’ve added an upcoming afternoon tea to the calendar. We also suggest leaving yourself time to shop their selection of fair trade and locally made gifts.
Destination Tea Notes: Whenever we hear of a new afternoon tea service in the Atlanta area, we have to balance our serious desire to make a reservation immediately with the reality that an early experience is not representative of what it will become as it is refined over time. That said, we happily report we have very few notes for Ark Coffeehaus after attending their first afternoon tea, this one a “Mommy & Me” theme. Notably, the teas, (blended in-house), are varied and expertly brewed, the homemade pastries are wonderfully yummy, and the service at this after-hours event is attentive, while encouraging guests to be at their leisure. We especially liked that this modestly priced afternoon tea generously included three teas. A far cry from the frilly Victorian teahouse, Ark Coffeehaus’ atmosphere is one of honest goodness and relaxed coolness (make sure to peruse their custom pop culture pins at checkout). Opened recently in November 2023, by brother John Yacoub and sister Priscilla Wells (who is also a Metro Atlanta farmer), the tea shop’s focus on natural living and eco-conscious practices means that you will enjoy teas free of artificial ingredients and plastics, that change throughout the year to reflect seasonal flavors. We happily anticipate return visits to see how the afternoon tea here evolves.
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Sounds wonderful! Thanks for the review.
Wonderful post and photos!