We are a cute one room dining area with seating for 24 people. We decorate with a whimsical vibe, leaving space to feature local artists.

Check out our Community Board, Little Free Library, and Games section. We can say for certain that Hungry Hungry Unicorns is by far the most popular game, even if a few marbles are missing.

We provide an affordable and inclusive tea experience for families, individuals with special dietary needs, and people looking for a relaxed environment to enjoy with friends and family.

Inclusive - we don’t like to be judged on our outward appearance or our beliefs and we strive not to judge others. 
Affordable - our goal is to keep our prices affordable so enjoying a tea party, a drink or pastry. 
Fun - we bring people together for the enjoyment of each other’s company. And the best way to celebrate that is with a smile and a laugh.
Light-hearted - our staff strike the balance between being professional with our customers without taking ourselves too seriously. The goal is to bring some levity and joy to the people who visit us. 

Snapdragon Tea was started by three partners who all love tea and tea parties, and were looking for an experience that wasn’t available with the existing tea houses.

Lydia is a grandmother with a young granddaughter that didn’t meet the age requirements.

Kitt is trans and feels some people in these traditional Victorian spaces are judging their appearance.

Vanessa is vegan and could not find a fully vegan tea party menu.

Which led us to think, how about creating a space where we can enjoy tea and the tea party experience without taking ourselves too seriously. Let’s make it fun, casual, and affirming people's differences. So now we have Snapdragon Tea, a fun and casual tea cafe that provides an affordable and inclusive tea experience. We started Snapdragon Tea in 2021 in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic. As the vaccines were rolling out, people were eager to have small in-person celebrations while being cautious of crowded spaces. We provided catered tea parties at people’s homes and to-go tea parties that people could use to create their own tea party in the safety of their home.

In 2023 we opened our tea cafe in the Bricklight District on Central and Harvard. We offer curated tea parties on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with rotating theme menus. Throughout the week we offer breakfast and lunch options on our cafe menu.

Local Creatives

There are so many creative people in the area. These are just a few.

HouseCat Creations - print and fabric artist. Prints, earrings, and stickers are available for sale in our store.

Aaroneous Arts - Hand-printed wearable art, original paintings & prints

DuBarry Readings - Tea Leaf Readings

 

Find Our Pastries

Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters - coffee shop at 202 Bryn Mawr Dr SE

Madcrema - coffee shop at 1108 Broadway Blvd NE

Latte Corazon - mobile coffee trailer

 

Animal Friends

Roots Animal Sanctuary

Albuquerque Foster Kitten Coalition

 

Local Vendors We Buy From

Odacrem - espresso beans

Urbanmama505 - kombucha

Vigil's Beef Jerky - potato chips