Tea at Grace Farms

Tea has a unique ability to bring people together. Across cultures and generations, the simple act of sharing tea has created space for hospitality, conversation, and exchange.

At Grace Farms, tea is part of how we welcome people. From a daily cup to tea tastings, monthly Afternoon Tea, and programs exploring tea traditions from around the world, discover experiences that invite us to gather around the table, learn from one another, and see the world through a wider lens.

The Tea Pavilion at Grace Farms

At the heart of the tea experience at Grace Farms, the glass-enclosed Tea Pavilion offers exceptional teas, thoughtful hospitality, and a welcoming place to gather, learn, and experience tea in new ways.

Enjoy a cup during your visit, take part in guided tastings, Afternoon Tea, and programs exploring tea traditions and cultures from around the world, and continue your discovery in the Library with a curated selection of tea ware and books on tea and tea culture. Bring the experience home with Grace Farms Tea & Coffee.

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Tea Programs & Experiences

Gather, taste, and discover.
Explore a year-round calendar of tea experiences, from monthly Afternoon Tea and guided tastings to programs exploring tea traditions, cultures, and the role of tea in connecting people around the world.

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Everyday Tea

Make tea part of your visit.
Enjoy ethically and sustainably sourced teas in the Tea Pavilion, surrounded by the open architecture and landscape of Grace Farms.

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Bring Tea Home

Extend the experience.
Bring the ritual of tea into your everyday life with thoughtfully sourced Grace Farms Teas, curated service pieces, and more.

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Continue Your Exploration

Learn more about tea.
Before or after your tea experience, visit the Grace Farms Library to explore a selection of books offering a deeper look at tea cultures and traditions from around the world, as well as curated tea wares.

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a place to gather over tea

Set within the River building and surrounding 80-acre landscape, the Tea Pavilion offers a distinctive destination for tea in Connecticut, bringing together the openness, beauty, and hospitality of Grace Farms.

Upcoming Tea Experiences

Gather around tea through tastings, conversations, and special experiences that explore its traditions, cultures, and ability to connect people around the world.

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Tea Diplomacy in partnership with the International House of Japan

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2 – 3 pm

Discover the remarkable role of tea in fostering community and connection across cultures during a conversation with Kent E. Calder, one of the world’s leading experts on tea diplomacy, and James Kondo, Chairman of the International House of Japan.

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Afternoon Tea

Monthly on Fridays

Gather with friends and family for an Afternoon Tea experience featuring Grace Farms Tea and a seasonal selection of sweet and savory bites. Inspired by the elegance of English tea service, this monthly experience offers time to connect over tea while surrounded by views of the landscape.

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Journey Into the World of Tea

Monthly on Wednesdays

Explore the rich traditions and cultures of tea through guided tastings, demonstrations, and conversation with Grace Farms Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei. This six-part series offers a deeper understanding of teas from around the world and the traditions and techniques that have shaped tea culture for centuries.

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Visit Our NYC Cafe, Shop Tea & Coffee, and More

Tea has been part of the story of Grace Farms from the beginning — a simple act of hospitality that creates space for connection and exchange.

Grace Farms Tea & Coffee extends that idea through ethically and sustainably sourced teas and a commitment to understanding the people, places, and supply chains behind the products we enjoy every day. Visit our café in New York City at 48th Street and Madison Avenue to enjoy Grace Farms Tea & Coffee in the heart of Midtown.

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Bring Grace Farms Tea Home

Continue your tea experience at home with thoughtfully sourced Grace Farms Teas, including distinctive blends and loose leaf varieties, along with tea service pieces and gifts.

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Visit us in New York City

Enjoy a taste of Grace Farms in the heart of Manhattan. Visit the Grace Farms Cafe at the corner of 48th Street and Madison Avenue, just outside the new JPMorganChase global headquarters. Pause from the pace of Midtown and enjoy thoughtfully sourced coffee and tea, freshly baked cookies, pastries, and seasonal specialties.

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Become a Partner | B2B Opportunities

Signal to your clients, employees, and stakeholders your commitment to quality and attention to detail with uniquely exquisite teas and coffees that leave a lasting impression. We offer a variety of crates, displays and storytelling options.

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More Ways to Experience Tea

Our Tea Advocate Membership offers a year of experiences centered around tea, with monthly tea benefits, first access to Afternoon Tea, special programs, and opportunities to discover more about tea throughout the year.

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