No need to travel to Calcutta, Shanghai, or other faraway ports of call to sample the finest of their imbibable wares. Nestled in a cozy corner of SoHo, Harney & Sons serves countless cups of heavenly brews to patrons of discriminating tastes. Purveyor extraordinaire to discerning restaurants and hotels—such as the famed Waldorf-Astoria—Harney & Sons boasts an expansive library of more than 250 varieties from around the world.

For the past 40 years, John Harney and his sons and grandsons have traversed the globe to locate the highest quality teas to stock their shelves. From traditional greens and blacks, to the lesser known florals and tisanes—otherwise known as herbals—Harney & Sons stocks its eponymous boutique and cafe with teas and teapots from only the finest producers in the world.

Delicate Oolongs from China’s Fújiàn province, intriguing Ceylons delivered directly from Sri Lanka, and full-bodied Darjeelings of India await at Harney & Sons' tea bar and lounge. Quaff like a true connoisseur as Harney & Sons’ master brewers instruct on the proper temperature and steeping method for each distinctive brew, ensuring the perfect cup every time. Paired with scrumptious scones and savory treats like tea-infused gravlax and tea-laced cheeses, these enchanting elixirs provide a refreshing respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.

• Freshly baked vanilla scones with clotted cream and jam
• Tu-Lu’s Bakery gluten-free brownies
• Trio of SoCo Creamery’s tea ice cream | Earl Grey - Chai - Green Tea
• Lapsang gravlax on rice crackers with green tea cream cheese
• Large pot tea service
• Pomegranate Oolong tea tin with 20 sachets
• Total: $40
• All 250 varieties come available in prepackaged tins, filled with loose tea, tea sachets, and teabags. See full cafe menu.

(4.5 stars and 28 reviews on Yelp)

"Loved this tea shop! The staff was very helpful, friendly and knowledgable. I had a great time browsing and tasting and when I do come back to buy tea, you better believe it will be from them!" - Yelp Reviewer Leslie P., Weaverville, NC, 4/4/2011
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"The scones are very fluffy and yummy served with English cream and French berry jam. One of Mr Harney's sons is actually at the back serving tea and seems to be very knowledgeable about their teas and not a bit annoyed at any questions you might have." - Yelp Reviewer a j., New York, NY, 4/18/2011
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"If you enjoy tea, then this place is an absolute must. Selections of teas from all around the world line the walls, some a bit obscure...they have something for every level of connoisseur." - Yelp Reviewer Jim U., New York, NY, 1/23/2011
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"Love love love the tea-infused macarons!!!! They have a gazillion different teas, and they're not super pompous like teavana." - Yelp Reviewer Angela W., San Diego, CA, 4/14/2011
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