Illinois Archives - Destination Tea https://destinationtea.com/category/destination-tea-reviews/illinois/ The U.S. Afternoon Tea Directory Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:43:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://destinationtea.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Favicon.png Illinois Archives - Destination Tea https://destinationtea.com/category/destination-tea-reviews/illinois/ 32 32 Destination Tea: The Langham Chicago (Wonka Edition) https://destinationtea.com/langham-chicago-wonka-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=langham-chicago-wonka-edition https://destinationtea.com/langham-chicago-wonka-edition/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:56:41 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1025713 We had a scrumpdidilyumptious afternoon tea at The Langham Chicago, one of only two Langham hotels that offer an afternoon tea in the U.S. We were there for the last of their Chocolate Factory tea, which incorporated references to all three Wonka films in their handcrafted afternoon tea menu.

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]]> https://destinationtea.com/langham-chicago-wonka-edition/feed/ 2 Destination Tea: TeaLula https://destinationtea.com/tealula/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tealula https://destinationtea.com/tealula/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:52:43 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1025649 In a Chicago suburb, we discovered the new tearoom (opened in 2023) at TeaLula, where expertly prepared teas are paired with a chef curated seasonal afternoon tea menu. We highly suggest a visit for anyone in the Chicago area. See why we think you'll be delighted by this experience, in today's review.

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]]> https://destinationtea.com/tealula/feed/ 0 Destination Tea: LondonHouse Chicago https://destinationtea.com/londonhouse-chicago/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=londonhouse-chicago https://destinationtea.com/londonhouse-chicago/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:15:31 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1020647 From a culinary and scenic perspective, we saved the best for last on our Chicago trip. Tea hats off to LondonHouse Chicago's Pastry Chef Thomas Gorczyca and Executive Chef Liz Sweeney: their creations are outstanding. This is a high-end afternoon tea worth every penny, so plan to spoil yourself and add LondonHouse Chicago to your destination tea wishlist.

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]]> https://destinationtea.com/londonhouse-chicago/feed/ 0 Destination Tea: The Drake Hotel https://destinationtea.com/the-drake-hotel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-drake-hotel https://destinationtea.com/the-drake-hotel/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:22:29 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1020578 The Drake Hotel in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood has been serving afternoon tea for more than 100 years on The Magnificent Mile. This historic tea service stays fresh with seasonal menus featuring housemade breads, spreads and pastries. See why Destination Tea says the lush Palm Court is the perfect place to introduce newcomers to afternoon tea.

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]]> https://destinationtea.com/the-drake-hotel/feed/ 3 Destination Tea: Russian Tea Time https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-russian-tea-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=destination-tea-russian-tea-time https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-russian-tea-time/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:28:13 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1020514 Opened in 1993 in Chicago, and remodeled in 2020, Russian Tea Time gives you the chance to experience global cuisines and culture without going abroad. Did you know that Russian tea ceremonies preceded the British afternoon tea tradition? Learn more about this history and see what's on the menu in this charming Windy City tearoom.

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