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From ancient emperors and snakes to cast iron kettles and clever rice blends, tea’s history is brewed with more flavor than you might expect.

At New Orleans Tea Company, we believe tea is an experience. And in a city as vibrant, storied, and soulful as New Orleans, that experience is steeped in place. Each neighborhood hums with its own rhythm, flavor, and charm. So we asked ourselves: what would these neighborhoods taste like in a cup?

Step into a storybook setting with a Snow White tea party that’s as magical as it is memorable. This guide is brimming with fairy tale flair, from woodland-inspired treats to apple-themed delights (minus the poison, of course). 

Tasseography, a mystical form of divination interpreting patterns in tea leaves, has long been a cherished ritual, seamlessly merging social gatherings with supernatural insights. Today, it thrives in places like New Orleans' Bottom of the Cup Tea Room, where the past and present meet within the swirls of a teacup, unveiling secrets and guiding futures.