Nashville, TN has 5 tea rooms and tea shops in this guide.
5 tea spots
Nashville's Tea Scene
Nashville drinks tea mostly as afternoon tea, and almost all of it is by reservation. The Hermitage Hotel serves Friday to Sunday at 2 pm in its Grand Lobby, Blue Aster at the Conrad runs film-themed teas on weekends, The Cafe at Thistle Farms pours a pot and six bites Monday to Saturday, and Troll House Cottage serves a Cottage Tea in a 1927 house in Donelson. For leaf by the cup or the bag, International Tea & Coffee Company in East Nashville carries a large loose-leaf range.
Downtown has The Hermitage Hotel and West End has Blue Aster at the Conrad. The Cafe at Thistle Farms is on Charlotte Avenue in West Nashville, International Tea & Coffee Company is on Fatherland Street in East Nashville, and Troll House Cottage is out in Donelson.
Nashville Tea at a Glance
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Tea Rooms & Tea Shops (5)
Tea houses, afternoon-tea rooms, matcha bars and loose-leaf shops that brew tea from other makers. Each card says what the place is known for and its price range.
The Hermitage Hotel serves afternoon tea every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in its Grand Lobby and on the Veranda. The regular service, called Spillin' Tea, includes a glass of bubbles, live music and complimentary valet parking at $117.21 per person. Themed services replace it at set times of year: a Yellow Rose Tea in August honoring the women's suffrage movement, an Afternoon Chai with masala chai and mithai for Diwali, and a Nutcracker Tea through the holidays.
Blue Aster, the restaurant at the Conrad Nashville, runs a rotating program of themed afternoon teas, such as Bridgerton and Devil Wears Prada services. The fall 2026 theme, Practical Magic, runs Friday to Sunday from 1 to 3 pm through November 8, 2026. Services pair tiered pastries, scones and tea sandwiches with a glass of sparkling wine, and reservations are required.
A restaurant and tea service run as a social enterprise that employs women survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Tea service runs Monday to Saturday from 1 to 3 pm at $30 per person: one pot of tea for the table, served in china cups donated by Thistle Farms supporters, plus six savory and sweet bites on a tiered tray. The tea list covers black, green, herbal and masala chai, and bookings need 48 hours' notice.
An East Nashville cafe and retailer that stocks more than 100 tea and coffee options, with loose-leaf tea sold over the counter, for pickup and by mail. Guests can smell the loose-leaf teas on the shelves before ordering a cup. It opens at 7 am every day except Monday and delivers free in 37206, 37216 and 37207 on orders of $50 or more.
A cafe, bakery and gift shop in a cottage built in 1927 in Donelson. Its reserved Cottage Tea is served Wednesday to Saturday at 10 am and 1 pm, with High Garden teas in china cups and a three-tier platter of savory and sweet bites made in house. The rest of the cafe is walk-in, and a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms a tea booking.
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Nashville Tea Tips
Reserve early, and read the cancellation rules
Thistle Farms needs 48 hours' notice for tea service, Troll House Cottage takes a 50% non-refundable deposit to confirm a Cottage Tea table, and The Hermitage Hotel charges a fee per person for cancellations inside seven days.
Weekends only at the hotels
The Hermitage Hotel and Blue Aster both serve tea Friday through Sunday. For a weekday tea, go to The Cafe at Thistle Farms (Monday to Saturday, 1 to 3 pm) or Troll House Cottage (Wednesday to Saturday).
Check the theme before you book
The Hermitage swaps its regular service for themed teas at set times of year, including a Yellow Rose Tea in August, an Afternoon Chai for Diwali, and a Nutcracker Tea from the Friday after Thanksgiving. Blue Aster also rotates film-themed teas.
Where to buy leaf
International Tea & Coffee Company in East Nashville sells loose-leaf tea over the counter and delivers free in nearby ZIP codes on larger orders. Troll House Cottage pours High Garden teas, from the Nashville tea company that lost its Woodland Street shop to the 2020 tornado.
Brewing at Home After Nashville
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get afternoon tea in Nashville?
The Hermitage Hotel downtown (Friday to Sunday at 2 pm), Blue Aster at the Conrad Nashville on West End (Friday to Sunday), The Cafe at Thistle Farms in West Nashville (Monday to Saturday, 1 to 3 pm) and Troll House Cottage in Donelson (Wednesday to Saturday at 10 am and 1 pm). All need a reservation.
What is the cheapest afternoon tea in Nashville?
Of the listed venues, The Cafe at Thistle Farms has the lowest listed price at $30 per person for a pot of tea and six bites. The Hermitage Hotel's tea is $117.21 per person.
Where can I buy loose-leaf tea in Nashville?
International Tea & Coffee Company on Fatherland Street in East Nashville sells loose-leaf tea in the shop and online.
Does an afternoon tea in Nashville support a cause?
Yes. The Cafe at Thistle Farms is a social enterprise that employs women survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction, and its tea is served in donated china cups.
Nashville Tea by Neighborhood
Downtown
Best for: Grand-hotel afternoon tea with live music.
Top picks: The Hermitage Hotel - Afternoon Tea
West End
Best for: Themed weekend afternoon teas in a hotel restaurant.
West Nashville
Best for: A weekday tea service with a social mission.
Top picks: The Cafe at Thistle Farms
East Nashville
Best for: Loose-leaf tea to drink in or take home.
Top picks: International Tea & Coffee Company
Tea Reading for Nashville Visitors
Read these before you order: what to ask for, how it is brewed, and what it should cost.
