The Fern Room
Tea Room
The Fern Room occupies the entire second floor, with tall windows that let in the Savannah light. Mismatched china, fresh flowers, and the quiet turning of pages.
A Place to Linger
We serve loose-leaf teas from a small Charleston importer and pastries from Sweet Laurel Bakery down the street.
Regulars have their own mugs. The chairs don't match and that's on purpose. There's no Wi-Fi password posted because we think you deserve a real break.
Bring a book — or borrow one of ours. The only rule is: take your time.
Tea Room Hours
Our Selection
The Tea Menu
Black Teas
Savannah Morning
Assam, IndiaA robust, malty black tea with hints of caramel. Our house blend, perfect with milk.
Lady Grey's Garden
Darjeeling, IndiaDelicate bergamot with cornflower petals and a whisper of lavender.
The Professor's Lapsang
Fujian, ChinaPine-smoked, bold, and unapologetic. Iris's personal favorite. Not for the timid.
Bull Street Breakfast
Ceylon, Sri LankaBright and brisk with a clean finish. A proper morning tea for a Savannah stroll.
Green Teas
Foxglove Green
Uji, JapanA smooth sencha with sweet, grassy notes. Light enough for afternoon reading.
Jasmine Pearl
Fujian, ChinaHand-rolled pearls that unfurl in your cup, releasing waves of jasmine fragrance.
Genmaicha
Shizuoka, JapanGreen tea with toasted rice. Nutty, comforting, and utterly addictive.
Herbal & Floral
Chamomile & Honey
Egypt & Georgia (the state)Egyptian chamomile blossoms with local wildflower honey. Like a warm hug in a cup.
Rose & Cardamom
Iran & GuatemalaDried rosebuds with green cardamom pods. Fragrant, exotic, and deeply calming.
Peppermint Meadow
Oregon, USAPure peppermint leaves, nothing else. Cool and refreshing, wonderful iced in summer.
Specialty
The Fern Room Blend
House BlendOur signature: white tea, elderflower, lemon verbena, and a hint of vanilla. The taste of a Savannah afternoon.
Matcha Ceremony
Kyoto, JapanCeremonial-grade matcha, whisked to order. Served in a handmade bowl with a small sweet.
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.
Something Sweet
Pastries & Bakes
Lemon Lavender Scone
Tender, crumbly, with a lavender glaze. From Sweet Laurel Bakery.
Brown Butter Madeleines
Proust would approve. Warm, shell-shaped, dusted with powdered sugar.
Earl Grey Shortbread
Buttery cookies infused with bergamot. Perfect with any black tea.
Honey Almond Cake
Dense, moist, and golden. Made with Georgia wildflower honey.
Seasonal Fruit Tart
Whatever's ripe and beautiful. Ask about today's fruit.
Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
Savory-sweet, herbal, and impossible to eat just one slice.
All pastries baked fresh daily by Sweet Laurel Bakery
Pull Up a Chair
The Kettle Is On
No reservations needed — just walk up to the second floor and find a spot by the window. Bring a book, or pick one from the shelves downstairs.
Call Ahead: (912) 555-0194