Visit These 5 Charming Tea Rooms In South Dakota For A Piece Of The Past

Do you prefer tea over coffee? Are you a self-proclaimed anglophile? Maybe you just want to escape the mundane every day and experience something new? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a tea date may be in order… but just where does one go to get a spot of this hot liquid? We recommend visiting these five charming South Dakota tea rooms that offer an experience unlike any other:

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This isn't your grandma's tea room and we aren't complaining! Founded in 2006, Alternative Fuel is a hip and charming cafe that boasts not only a huge selection of incredible teas, but a number of innovative smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and pastries as well.
Address: 512 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

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Shakespeare Gardens

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Shakespeare Garden

For a more traditional English tea, visit the Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage. This authentic thatched-roof cottage was modeled after Stratford-upon-Avon in England! While teas are not held on a set schedule, there are numerous scheduled throughout the year, so make sure to call (605) 539-1529 for future dates or to schedule your own private event!
Address: 501 Alene Avenue North, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

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One of the most beloved of Christmas traditions is the Matthews Opera House's annual Holiday High Tea, which costs $30 per person and includes not only tea and refreshments, but also live entertainment and an exciting silent auction. Tickets go on sale November 1st and can be purchased by calling (605) 642-7973.
Address: 612 North Main Street, Spearfish, SD 57783

Tasteas Facebook

Tasteas Facebook

Like Alternative Fuel, Tasteas is more of a modern, laid-back tea room, but is still worth a visit for their innovative drink selection, which is served either hot or cold. Pictured are a few of their bubble teas, which are filled with soft fruit bubbles that pack a huge punch in terms of both flavor and health benefits.
Address: 1018 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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Pettigrew Home and Museum Facebook

Pettigrew Home and Museum Facebook

If you are in the Sioux Falls area and crave Victorian over modern, you are in luck, as the Pettigrew Museum offers quarterly high teas within the historic Queen Anne home. In addition to the quarterly teas, Pettigrew hosts an annual Victorian Girl Day Camp complete with tours, period games, and a special tea. For information on both, dust off your best floppy hat and call (605) 367-7097.
Address: 131 North Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Where is your favorite place to enjoy tea? Is it on this list or somewhere else? Either way, let us know in the comments! If you are a lover of Victorian teas and all things South Dakota history, you may also want to check out These 7 Houses In South Dakota For Their Incredible Pasts.