Whenever anyone from the UK has something that is consuming
their thoughts or day, they typically like to “have a cup of tea” while they
figure things out. They always have tea
in the afternoon and at night. For them,
tea is a part of their daily existence.
This tradition seems to have come across the Atlantic. Although tea is now touted as a miracle elixir
for the body, it is also very relaxing to sit down and have a cup of tea. And there is no place better to have that tea
than at Small
Tea in Coral Gables.
Small Tea is a relatively new café on Aragon Avenue just off
Ponce de Leon Boulevard and only a block off the Miracle Mile. It is a modern twist on a classic tea room that offers a wide selection of popular and
rare teas as well as a delicious menu filled with breakfast, lunch desserts and
snack options that go perfectly with their teas. From the basics like English Breakfast Tea to
an absolute decadent Matcha tea, there is something for everyone.
One of the most appealing features of Small Tea is the way
that people simply want to go there. In
addition to simply serving tea and food, they have board games and cards so
that people can enjoy an hour (and buy more tea) relaxing with a game of
Scrabble or a good game of Gin Rummy.
There is also a smelling bar where anyone can smell different teas to
help decide which one to choose.
Coral Gables has an eclectic feel to it where people love to
come and meander around the Miracle Mile.
Small Tea adds the perfect ambiance to the neighborhood either as a way
to start your day or a little late afternoon pick me up to finish the day.
Much of the charm of living in the Gables is that everything
is within walking distance. Whether
living in a close by neighborhood or in a condominium, being able to walk everywhere
makes living here so enjoyable.
Condominiums feature a broad spectrum of list prices from
those starting in the low to mid-$200s at the David William Hotel/Condo to well
over $1 million at Segovia Tower. Mid-priced
condos like Coral Gables Tower, 55 Merrick and others offer properties from the
mid-$300s and to the mid-$700s or higher.
As for Coral Gables single-family home neighborhoods, there are several
within walking distance (a little more than a block or two). Most list prices start in the mid-$300s and
climb to the multi-millions.
Small Tea caters to tea lovers of which many live in the Miami-Dade
area. The reviews are stellar – locals love
that there is a great place to get tea in Coral Gables. One local said that
Smart Tea is “A petite dim lighted place near a corner in Ponce de Leon, not in
the mainstream avenue, but in a place that at first sight could look as behind
the action, just nailed it” when rating it on Yelp.
The café is also bringing people out from
Miami who want to sit and, you guessed it – have a cup of tea saying that “OK, this
is probably the coolest place that has opened up in Coral Gables in years!!!”
If you love tea and have not been to Small Tea, make sure
you visit. We promise you will come back
almost every day!
