Where to indulge in a spot of tea

Florida

Afternoon tea is a dignified affair at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Choose from green, white, oolong, black and caffeine-free teas; petits fours; and scones with clotted cream and preserves. Cost, info: $45 per person; reservations. bit.ly/biltmore tea

Minnesota

The Mad Hatter sits in a 160-year-old white hilltop house along the Rum River in Anoka. Inside, it’s mostly the same as it was in 1857. The popular Queen of Hearts tea service includes lemon ginger mint and traditional cream scones. Cost, info: Tea costs $24 to $36 per person; reservations required. madhatteranoka.com

Nevada

The Tea Lounge is perched on the 23rd floor of the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. Sip one of more than 20 teas accompanied by scones. Dessert includes a chocolate passion tart, pistachio macaron and more. Cost, info: Tea costs $48 per person; reservations recommended. bit.ly/waldorf vegastea

New York

Traveling with kids? Robinson’s Tea Room in Stony Brook offers a casual all-day tea service. Little ones can order peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken nuggets and assorted pastries. Those with an English-style appetite can try finger sandwiches, quiche, seasonal pastries and unlimited tea. Cost, info: Tea costs $19 for kids, $28 for adults. robinsonstearoom.com

Texas

You won’t find scones and clotted cream at Bangkok at Beltline in Richardson. Pad Thai croissant sandwiches, yellow curry puffs and Thai custard with black rice pudding adorn three-tiered platters at the casual Afternoon Thai Tea. Local Haute Sweets Patisserie takes care of the sweets, such as Thai tea macarons and passion fruit tartlets. Cost, info: Tea costs $35 per person; reservations required. bangkokatbeltline.com