Afternoon Tea at The Ginger Room in Alpharetta, GA

Hi, friends!
We all know that coffee has my heart, but I truly do love afternoon tea. I even compared the two in the health benefits of tea vs. coffee. Not only do I enjoy getting dressed up for no reason, but I also adore the timeless tradition of lite bites, tea, and gathering with my girlfriends. The “Afternoon Tea” tradition became popular in the year 1840.

Erica Thomas and her friend outside the entrance of The Ginger Room in Alpharetta

Erica Thomas and her friend sharing afternoon tea at a table at The Ginger Room

Teacups, a teapot and pink roses set on a white tablecloth at The Ginger Room

Afternoon tea table with a tiered stand, china and flowers by the window at The Ginger Room

The Duchess would become hungry around 4 o’clock in the afternoon because dinner was not served until 8 p.m. So there was a gap between lunch and dinner. She would request tea, cake, and bread and butter, and soon, this became a regular habit. Not long after, friends began to join for afternoon tea. Throughout 1880, the socialites would dress for afternoon tea wearing the finest dresses, gloves, and hats. It then became a social gathering and a must-attend social event. If you are wondering what to put on, I shared my go-to looks in what to wear to afternoon tea.

Dining room at The Ginger Room with white-clothed tables, a crystal chandelier and a tiered tea stand by the window

Erica Thomas seated beside a tiered afternoon tea stand at The Ginger Room

Three-tier stand of tea sandwiches, scones and sweets at The Ginger Room

Alpharetta now has its piece of England at The Ginger Room. And I recently had the chance to experience afternoon tea at this classy establishment with my friend, Titi. It was absolutely fabulous!
The Ginger Room is an extension of the Ginger Yum brand. (Ginger Yums are delicious, all-natural juices that you must experience.) In fact, a tea date like this belongs right alongside the best places for a lovely ladies lunch in Atlanta.

Glass jars of loose-leaf tea lined up on a white table at The Ginger Room

Floral teacup and teapot on a white tablecloth at The Ginger Room

Afternoon tea place setting with china and fresh flowers at The Ginger Room

The scene is set from the moment you walk in, and the beautiful tea decor will give you a variety of feels. If you love a beautifully set room, step inside my Baby in Bloom baby shower at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta. They have options of various quiches, scones, and lite bites, and everything is made fresh, in-house. If it’s not fresh or made in-house, it is locally sourced. What’s more, if you fall in love with the ritual the way I did, you will also enjoy my five reasons to experience afternoon tea at Astor Court and my look back at afternoon tea at Mandarin Oriental Atlanta.

Gold-trimmed teapot, floral teacup and folded napkins on a white table at The Ginger Room

Erica Thomas smiling at her table in the tea room at The Ginger Room

Table set for afternoon tea beside a tufted blue chair at The Ginger Room

There are also over 30 options of tea, but I highly recommend the jasmine nectar. The ginger tea blends are served in beautiful antique teacups. And with your tea service, you will receive a three-tiered stand of finger sandwiches, fresh scones with house-made clotted crème, and petit fours.

Erica Thomas and her friend at the white-curtained front door of The Ginger Room in Alpharetta

Located in downtown Alpharetta, in the historic Skelton-Teasley House, The Ginger Room is beautiful from the moment you walk in. You are going to love the vintage feels, the stunning chandelier, and stellar customer service. Alpharetta keeps earning a place on my list of OTP restaurants that are worth the drive from Atlanta, and nearby you will find my favorite restaurants to visit in Roswell. The Skelton-Teasley House is the oldest home in Alpharetta and is located at the city’s highest point. The home was initially built for physician and Milton County postmaster, Dr. Oliver P. Skelton, in 1856. And while you are in the neighborhood, brunch at Lapeer Seafood Market in Alpharetta is equally worth the drive.

Erica Thomas with a tiered tea stand and fresh flowers at The Ginger Room

Close-up of a tiered stand of tea sandwiches, scones and pastries at The Ginger Room

Tiered afternoon tea stand with blue and white china at The Ginger Room

Tea being poured from a blue and white teapot into a floral cup at The Ginger Room

Tea room at The Ginger Room with teal tufted chairs, an antique sideboard and framed paintings

The Ginger Room offers a delightful private dining room for all of your private dining needs. There’s also an outside area that is perfect for bridal showers, birthday brunches, and social gatherings. For more celebration ideas, see my 12 restaurants for a birthday lunch in Atlanta and 14 spots for brunch in Atlanta.
I highly recommend visiting for afternoon tea or stop by just to enjoy a slice of quiche. You will have a darling experience, Darling. And for another table worth gathering around nearby, read about the Eating With Erica Supper Club at Fellows Cafe in Roswell. Planning to dress the part? Here is my favorite dress for a lovely ladies lunch.

China cabinet filled with teacups and teapots at The Ginger Room

Gilded framed painting above an upholstered chair in The Ginger Room tea room

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