If you're a fan of tea, there's a new place in Alpharetta that'll fit you to a -- well, you know.
Urban Tea opened today at 5250 Windward Parkway and offers more than 100 loose teas by the cup or pot and scones served with Devonshire cream and preserves
The spot also offers daily tea tastings, monthly tea classes and Saturday afternoon tea that includes finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and a pot of tea for $18 per person.
The cozy space -- 450 square feet -- is outfitted with a "communi-tea" table that seats up to 10 and is meant to foster a sense of inclusion, according to Lori Karras, who owns Urban Tea with her husband, Tom.
Credit: Yvonne Zusel
Credit: Yvonne Zusel
"With everything going on in the world, it's nice to be able to interact with other people and find a common thread," she said.
Urban Tea will be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Urban Tea, 5250 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. 678-446-4200, urbantearoom.com/
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