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From the brink of extinction, tearooms are making a comeback in Brisbane as a new generation discovers the advantages of leaf and pot over bag and cup.

Accordingly the gracious nuances of partaking in high tea have had a resurgence in the number of vintage and modern venues in which to do so around town, as have teashops selling all the tea-making paraphernalia.

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Brisbane CBD
Zen Garden High Tea
Zen Garden High Tea is an exquisite and unique Japanese-inspired high tea being served at Izakaya Publico and Bar 1603
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People seated in garden at Tarte Tea Garden
Currumbin
Tarte Tea Garden
Tarte Tea Garden is a gorgeous lush European style tea salon nestled alongside sibling Tarte Beach House on the shores of Currumbin Creek
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High tea Buffet on verandah at Grays
Ipswich
High Tea at Grays Bar & Restaurant
Enjoy a sumptuous high tea buffet in the gracious old world surrounds of a landmark Ipswich Queenslander
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Temple Boba Portside Wharf
Hamilton
Temple Boba
A luxe bubble tea bar serving up a bespoke menu of traditonal meets contemporary bubble teas at Portside Wharf
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Patina, Customs House, Brisbane
Brisbane City
High Tea at Patina
Patina at Customs House is serving up tantalising tiered bites and bubbles for $88 per person
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Unique Non-Traditional High Teas

Three unique high teas in Brisbane that you need to try, from French to Middle Eastern and Zen Garden Japanese
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Mural on wall at Forget Me Not Cafe, Graceville
Graceville
Forget Me Not Cafe
Forget Me Not Cafe is a charming cafe in Graceville that is renowned for its traditional, decadent high tea
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Two tier high tea stand with scones and sweet treats

Best High Tea Around Brisbane

Where to indulge in decadent high teas from boutique hotels,1920s tea rooms and country tea houses, to historic Parliament House
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Sunnybank
Heeretea
Heeretea, the popular Asian franchise, has livened up the Brisbane tea scene with their bespoke tea bar located in the heart of Sunnybank.
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Brisbane's Best Tea Rooms

For a treat with a difference, Brisbane has a number of elegant tea rooms to choose from. Here are some of the top tea rooms
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Table set inside Room with Roses Tea Room, Brisbane Arcade, Brisbane CBD
Brisbane
Room With Roses
The exquisite cafe and tea rooms are a nostalgic piece of yesteryear, serving tea and lunches from last century
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High Tea Parliament House
Parliament House
High Tea at Parliament House
All Brisbane dwellers should experience once in a lifetime, a high tea in the elegant grandeur of Parliament House
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