7 Hidden Gem Tea Spots in Colorado You Have to Visit
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August 19, 2025
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Written by Stephanie Kehr
If you’re looking for hidden gems and unique experiences around Colorado, consider a local tea house. A tower of freshly baked sweets served with a steaming cup of tea is the perfect way to enjoy a snowy day on the front range.
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If you’re visiting Colorado for the first time, I’ll guess high tea isn’t on your itinerary. The state is best known for craft beer, insanely good pizza, towering mountain ranges, and winter sports — and it’s challenging to fit in any more adventures.
So let me turn you onto a little local secret: high tea in a charming historic castle.
Hear me out… High tea is a great way to relax and enjoy a different side of Colorado culture (after you check off that 14er, of course). Find your best dress and get ready to enjoy sweet conversations, admire Victorian-style architecture, and get plenty of photos for Instagram. Here are some of the best places to enjoy Colorado’s vibrant tea scene.
8 Unique Places to Go for High Tea in Colorado
From Instagram-famous spots in Colorado’s charming downtowns to tea inside a historic castle, there are options for every tea lover when visiting Colorado.
Babe’s Tea Room (Golden and Denver, Colorado)
Babe’s Tea Room is a well-known local spot that’s great for brunch, bachelorette parties, and sweet catch-ups with your favorite friends. It’s one of the most Instagram-famous spots on the front range, but even if you don’t take photos, you’ll appreciate the vibrant colors, flower arrangements, and bubbly wall art.
Since this is a busy spot, it’s best to make reservations ahead of time. You’ll enjoy the high tea experience and eat your fill of scones, finger sandwiches, tarts, macrons, strawberry preserves, and any flavor of tea. But if you just want a quick snack, it’s perfectly appropriate to order à la carte teas, coffees, and sweets, too.
What to Know Before You Go…
- Location: Denver: 2401 15th Street, Suite 170 Denver, CO 80202 and Golden: 1027 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401
- Cost: $40–$50
- Why to Visit: Colorful, vibrant environment perfect for a girl’s date.
- High Tea: Served all day and takeaway options are available
- Reservations: Highly recommended
- Gluten-Free Options: Some
Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse (Boulder, Colorado)
This is one of the most unique spots for high tea in Colorado, and a staple of local Boulder culture. When you visit, you’ll see a mix of locals (who just hopped off their bikes for a quick drink) and tourists (who came to appreciate the art and stories of Persia).
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse celebrates friendship that spans the globe. It was a gift from Tajikistan when Boulder and Dushanbe became “sister cities” in the 1990s. Every element — the ceilings, panels, and furniture — was hand-carved and hand-painted by skilled artists across Tajikistan. It was disassembled, shipped, and then reassembled where it now sits on 13th Street.
The tea house is an explosion of color (everything you expect from Persia), and each ornate art panel tells a story. Afternoon tea must be reserved 24 hours in advance. It’s served from 3:00 PM–5:00 PM and includes tea, scones, pastries, sandwiches, and Middle Eastern treats. Otherwise, you can choose from Persian and Middle Eastern entrées and small plates throughout the day.
What to Know Before You Go…
- Location: 1770 13th St. Boulder, CO 80302
- Cost: $20–$30 per person ($29 for high tea)
- Why to Visit: Rich Persian culture, international foods, hand-painted art.
- High Tea: Served from 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Reservations: Highly recommended (required for high tea)
- Gluten-Free Options: Some
Glen Eyrie Castle (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
There are a surprising number of castles in Colorado (you wouldn’t expect it, right?). But the jewel of them all is Glen Eyrie. It’s a Tudor-style castle that’s located in Colorado Springs right outside Garden of the Gods. In fact, you might just get a view of the towering red rocks outside as you sip your tea.
My favorite time to go here is in the winter. It’s easy to access, and there’s nothing like Garden of the Gods with a blanket of fresh snow. (It’s also far less busy — thank me later.) You might get a small tour of the castle while you’re there, complete with roaring fireplaces, cozy reading spots, and real knights in shining armor.
High tea is served from 11:00 AM–2:45 PM and requires reservations. Unlike other venues, Glen Eyrie specializes in high tea, so there are no à la carte options. This makes high tea a more intimate experience, with only a few occupied tables, delightful servers, and everyone enjoying the same delicious finger foods.
What to Know Before You Go…
- Location: 3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Cost: $38
- Why to Visit: The perfect light lunch after a visit to Garden of the Gods. Like many things in Colorado Springs, Glen Eyrie is a Christian venue owned by The Navigators.
- High Tea: 11:00 AM–2:45 PM.
- Reservations: Required
- Gluten-Free Options: Some
Yellow Mountain Tea House (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
A staple in Old Colorado City, the Yellow Mountain Tea House is a local spot. Their specialty is tea (with over 300 options), and you’ll be tempted to take home a few favorites for yourself or as gifts. While there’s no high tea here, the highlight is the traditional tea ceremony, a pillar of Chinese culture. You’ll learn the benefits of certain teas and how to pour them. There’s also a large menu of delicious homemade Chinese dishes, like dim sum, dumplings, and steamed buns.
What to Know Before You Go…
- Location: 2616 W Colorado Ave #21, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
- Cost: $10–$20
- Why to Visit: Participate in the traditional Chinese tea ceremony and try their homemade dim sum.
- High Tea: Not available (enjoy the tea ceremony instead!)
- Reservations: Not required
- Gluten-Free Options: Very few
The Queen’s Parlour Tea Room at Miramont Castle (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
If you’re on a walking tour of Manitou Springs, Miramont Castle is a fun little adventure. You’ll find it just a few steps from Main Street on Capitol Hill Avenue, where walk-in tours of the Victorian-era home are welcome all day long.
The experience is a bit more casual than what you’ll find at the neighboring Glen Eyrie Castle, but if you stop in for tea and a tour, you’ll see much more history and architecture here. You’ll walk through dozens of Victorian-style rooms, read local history, and get to decide for yourself whether or not the castle is haunted (ask the staff to tell you their stories). High tea is held inside the former greenhouse and requires reservations. There’s no dress code, but fancy hats and pretty dresses are encouraged.
You can choose from a few different tea packages, but they all include scones, a soup of the day, seasonal jams, and your new favorite tea flavor. The Queen’s Parlour Tea Room specializes in holiday parties, so visit for Valentine’s Day or book a private Victorian-style birthday party.
What to Know Before You Go…
- Location: 9 Capitol Hill Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Cost: $30–$45
- Why to Visit: A tour of the castle and a stop for tea is the perfect afternoon activity. The Miramont tea house also specializes in holiday tea parties for Mother’s Day, Halloween, and Victorian Christmas.
- High Tea: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Reservations: Required
- Gluten-Free Options: Available for $14 surcharge
Celestial Seasonings (Boulder, Colorado)
If you’ve ever bought a box of tea at the supermarket, then you know about Celestial Seasonings. You can picture the iconic sleepy bear logo, right? Celestial Seasonings is a worldwide brand that specializes in tasty, medicinal, and unique flavors of tea. While they don’t have a tea house in Boulder, they do have a factory tour and tasting event.
While you’re exploring the foothills of Boulder, stop in at Celestial Seasonings to see how each flavor of tea is meticulously made. You’ll gain a new appreciation for your morning cup. The tour is only $6 and includes a tasting, where you’ll choose from over 100 tea flavors. If you love Celestial tea, you’ll find flavors in the gift shop that are only available here in Boulder.
What to Know Before You Go…
- Location: 4600 Sleepytime Dr. Boulder, CO 80301
- Cost: $6
- Why to Visit: If you love Celestial Seasonings tea and want access to exclusive flavors.
- High Tea: Not available
- Reservations: Recommended
The Dutchess Tea Room (Fort Collins, Colorado)
There are a lot of good reasons to visit Fort Collins when you’re in Colorado, and one of them is The Duchess Tea Room. A cozy spot in Old Town, it’s the perfect place for authentic European tea — complete with impressive tea varieties and a three-tiered stand of handcrafted desserts. High tea is served all day, although you can visit anytime on weekdays for à la carte options. This place is a local hidden gem with a perfect cozy atmosphere.
What to Know Before You Go…
- Location: 255 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Cost: $35–55
- Why to Visit: Sweet local atmosphere in the heart of Fort Collins.
- High Tea: Served all day
- Reservations: Required for high tea but not for walk-in guests.
- Gluten-Free Options: Some (not celiac approved)
Slow Down and Savor the Moment
High tea was created by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford in 1840. It started as a light afternoon snack to tide the duchess over until a late dinner. Eventually, the tradition evolved into a daily social event for friends to indulge in sandwiches, wear their finest dresses, and catch up on the latest gossip. Sipping tea at Glen Eyrie Castle or Babe’s Tea Room isn’t just an enjoyable event, it’s a historic one that helps us slow down and savor the moment.
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