Cultivating tea culture in the Midwest
Text by Katherine Ellis Photography by John O’Hagan
St. Louis serves as a desirable destination in the middle of the United States for arts-and-culture enthusiasts, barbecue lovers, baseball fans, and tea afficionados. A metropolis with a plethora of nicknames—including “Mound City,” “Fourth City,” and “Gateway to the West,” just to name a few—the second-largest city in Missouri offers much more than simply the famous arch, although it certainly merits a visit. Nestled near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers, five-and-counting worthwhile tea venues await to be discovered. From traditional tearooms and innovative tea shops to a well-established mecca for English goods, there is something for every taste in the greater St. Louis area.
