5 cups of tea to get on the Las Vegas Strip
Afternoon tea
Ri Ra, The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
An assortment of teas is offered along with finger sandwiches, freshly baked fruit scones with fresh cream and Irish preserves, plus miniature desserts such as napoleons, raspberry roulade, fruit tartlets and chocolate-dipped macaroons , $22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Pu-Erh Tea
China Poblano, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Available in Ancient Trees and Chrysanthemum varieties, pu-erh is a fermented tea produced in the Yunnan province of China, $8.88 each.
Crimson Berry Tea
The Perq, SLS Las Vegas
A lively harmony of hibiscus, elderberries, grapes, currants and rooibos creates a fruity tea with a deep red color, $3 for 12 ounces or $4 for 20.
Tea service
Alize, Palms
Small-batch, specially sourced teas from China and India are part of the complete tea service that’s available with any meal, $10.
Afternoon tea
Tea Lounge, Mandarin Oriental
The selection of teas (including a proprietary custom black tea blend with orange and mandarin flavors and light vanilla undertones) is served with tea sandwiches and pastries, $38, noon, 2 and 4 p.m. daily.
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