The Best New Afternoon Teas In America

Photo Credit: The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Once the domain of finger sandwiches and doilies, afternoon tea in America is getting a glow-up. Across the country, a new wave of tea services is trading stiff tradition for high style—think couture confections, playful presentations, and savory bites that wouldn’t be out of place in a Michelin-starred tasting menu. From Beverly Hills to Austin, these chic interpretations are putting a modern, often local spin on the time-