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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.

Zen-Garden-High-tea
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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in Brisbane

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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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 a decadent high tea around Brisbane, from boutique hotels,1920's 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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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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Eclectea Brighton
Brighton
Eclectea
This charming vintage tapas & wine bar is worth a detour if anywhere in the Sandgate region or as a whistle stop on the tourist route to Redcliffe
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