Apothica Teas

I went for the first time on a Sunday. It was busy but we were able to sit at the tea bar. We had the luncheon plates and shared a brie. The food was amazing, everything was delicious. Their apricot chicken salad was amazing. The tea experience was fantastic. Getting to pick your own cup was a lot of fun. The staff was so friendly, we even bugged them with questions and they were happy to answer them. Overall my experience was fantastic, I will definitely be back for more!

I was strolling down Main Street and saw a cozy looking tea store. I crossed my fingers hoping they’d have something for me to grab for dinner as it was getting late and I was hungry. I walked into another time and place. The Proprietoress was something out of a favorite story book. She has created a truly magical place I’ve never experienced at any other venue. She is compassionate, empathetic and a fellow book worm. She has clearly put great thought into every detail of this establishment including the rose or thorn choices. Selecting a seat that “made me comfortable” and a cup of that “made me smile” felt very much like a Harry Potter Sorting Hat experience. All of this, and I haven’t even mentioned how delectable the apricot chicken salad luncheon plate (available at dinner) was. The starter and dessert change seasonally, which I absolutely love! How fun it is to enjoy a chef’s choice surprise. I’m terribly sad that 6 hours away or this would be a daily haunt. This is a little spot of sunshine a tiny piece of paradise. I couldn’t be more grateful for the way I passed my Friday evening. They may have to physically push me out of here - it’s past closing time!

This shop is spectacular. I love everything about it. The interior aesthetic is lovely. The staff are so friendly and joyful. We reserved afternoon tea. The food was excellent. Picking your own tea cup is so fun. Getting to smell the dry tea options before choosing your pot is exciting. The atmosphere was so enjoyably. I can’t say enough good things about this shop. Hopefully you bump into Laura when you’re there to have her gush about her love of tea. I’ll be returning here many more times.

This is actually for an online order that I placed. With more personal communication regarding an item that I presume was out of stock since I got refunded for it, I would have given five stars, but I'm still giving a high rating because the green tea sampler I received from my online order was just adorable! I loved the different variety of green tea in the test tubes and they were clearly labeled with caffeine levels, and as I recall, brewing times. There was an excellent variety, and it was just really well put together. Very charming, and it included lovely pouches for the loose leaf tea. I'm not sure even where Niles Michigan is LOL but if I'm ever in that area this is a must-see tea house, and it would be a dream to get to experience one of the lovely green teas that I received in my sampler, but in the cool atmosphere of the tea house and getting to pick a lovely teacup from the china cabinet to sip it from.

Afternoon Tea on Thursdays and Fridays is not to be missed. I love the atmosphere and the food(and teas) have been just what you would expect from an English high tea experience. Have gone three times with different people each time. Everyone enjoys, especially the scones and clotted cream. Photos next time. I promise!

Hot chocolate was delicious. Menu is a bit huge but they explain it to you when you walk in. I ordered a hot chocolate. Then the waiter asked what temperature you'd like it. I think there were three options, I chose the second option, which I regretted because my hot chocolate was getting chilly before I could drink it all. If I go again, I'll get the hottest option. 🤭 I did order a hot tea to go and it was ok. Not their fault I'm sure, I'm just a plain old girl that is used to her Tetley. It was an interesting experience, after they bring you your pot of hot chocolate, they tell you to go pick out a tea cup that speaks to you out of an old wood and glass cabinet. Which was kinda cool ... except the doors on the cabinet are a little difficult to open because you're trying not to break anything..lol If in Niles again, I'd definitely try them out again and maybe try some food. Thanks for the interesting experience.

went here for the first time with my sister. we didn’t know much about tea and they were so helpful! they helped us pick our flavors and we were both extremely impressed! this was my first time actually having a loose leaf tea, and it was delicious! i added cream, sugar, and honey to mine and it was fabulous! i loved getting to choose my own tea cup to drink out of, and for $6, you get a tea pot full of your choice of tea. i was able to drink 2 cups and still had tea left over to bring home! the prices are great! i did not get a chance to try the food because we came too late, but we will for sure be back!!

I was beyond delighted with every aspect of my first visit. As someone who lived in England and appreciates proper tea, this is a treasured find and one of my new favorite places after one visit. The owner and staff are beyond delightful. The food is amazing! Literally the best scone I've had on this continent. Real clotted cream is legit. The atmosphere is chill and fun. My words don't do it justice, you got to check it out for yourself.

Had a lovely afternoon tea with my daughter. We were quickly seated and served our first pot of tea. First we were asked to choose our own teacups....loved this. The tea menu was fun, so many great choices. The menu was amazing, the scones with the clotted cream and jam was the best! Then the sandwiches, and sweets...mmmm. We were not expecting to be so full. Overall it was a fun afternoon spent with my daughter. Highly recommend!

Very cozy place. Very inviting. Love the atmosphere a lot. They have amazing sweets. Loved the Brie wheel with the jam. They have so many teas. Also an unexpected surprise was to meet the proprietor. She was very kind. Very nice. Very fun and very knowledgeable! I hate that this place is far from me. But it's worth the long drive. I hope that this downtown continues to get awesome. Love it a lot.

I've had several private parties in their rental spaces and they are always wonderful. They are very easy to do business with. Their services are unique and memorable. And pretty affordable. Just had a baby shower in the Great Hall. It was so lovely! The room is already decorated beautifully making my setup do much easier. I will be back!

Love this place! So many teas to choose from and high tea is my favorite! The main chef can be a little sassy at times is all. He all but begs for constructive criticism and feedback so I gave it to him and then he got very defensive and rude. Just a weird interaction but probably won't stop me from coming back!

Ugh. I really hope they were just having an off day. They were busy on a Thursday afternoon, so our food (which was cold sandwiches and salad) took 30+ min to come out. We never got our tea and the server came back later said they never got put in. To her credit, they did end up comping our teas. The salad came out with no dressing, and the excuse was that there was a new person on the line. The table next to us also did not get dressing on their salad. It was very expensive for a small amount of food. There's a mish mash of random stuff displayed by different artists and the ambiance wasn't as "steampunk" as it's advertised to be. It has so so much potential. With over 90 teas they should offer either a flight, or brew a couple of different ones daily in larger batches in order to sample. I will probably not be back.

This was a delightful place to grab a cup of tea and chat with a friend. The tea menu is extensive, and clotted cream is available for your scone. The server was friendly and gave us good advice about our tea selections. Lots of fun little notes, like being able to pick your own tea cup and a selection of local crafts. Street parking, but it's a location where that's not hard to find. I bought some tea to take home with me - but I'll definitely be back!

I love this place! It is someplace you can sit have great food, hot tea (or coffee), and a conversation with out having to yell to be heard. Even when packed it is relaxing. The cottage pie is soooo delicious! As is the sausage roll, chicken salad sandwich, scotch egg and so many other items. The staff are always helpful and professional. Book an afternoon tea with friends and have an experience to remember. With so many teas to choose from you can always try a new one. Book an event upstairs in their event center and you can't go wrong There are many places in the area you could go to sit and visit with friends but none are as peacefull. Or the acoustics are such you cant hear your friends.

Super cute, local tea shop in historical downtown Niles! The tea shop offers a cozy place to stop in for a unique gift, tea drinks, light bites, and afternoon tea service. I dined in on a Wednesday afternoon for afternoon tea service with my mom and sister. Each month a different tea service menu is offered. This month the offering was chestnut soup, cucumber sandwiches, salmon mouse on crostini, potato gratin, scones served with clotted cream and mincemeat jam, sticky toffee pudding, mint and jasmine panna cotta, and a kieflies cookie. The server did a great job with explaining what was offered and ingredients to prepare. Upon seating a starter pot of tea was provided; during tea service we were able to choose two additional teas each from about 100 options. A nice touch was being able to select the tea cup I'd like to use from an assortment of tea cups in a China cabinet. The tea room is cutely decorated with greenery all around and various tea cups and pots. Looking forward to returning when I return to the area!

My husband has finally entered the world of tea so I introduced him to Apothica Tea. When we entered we were greeted and asked if we had bought loose leaf tea from them before, which we hadn't although my friend had. They explained that they have around one hundred teas, showed us the pamphlet that was their tea compendium (list of teas). We also were shown their smellable samples of tea so we could get a sense of them. My husband and I decided to get the "Tower of London" tea (#19, $3.33 an ounce), "Raspberry Rose" (#45, $3.74 an ounce), and "Respect your Elders" (#46, $4.06 an ounce). We got an ounce of each for around $11 and each ounce makes about 7-10 cups. The steeping time a water temperature required is on each individual package, which is helpful for my forgetful brain. I have yet to sit down and do an official tea at Apothica, but I am hoping in the near future to be able to add on to my review with that added experience. The shop is steampunk themed, but made it elegant in a "let's get a spot of tea" type of way. I am forever grateful I learned about this shop and will continue to be a patron.

High Tea with the Queens! This weekend we celebrated my mama's birthday with high tea in downtown Niles, Michigan at Apothica Tea Room. Such a fun, delicious way to spend a birthday on a cold winter afternoon. The Niles' Apple Butter Festival queens made an appearance and that was the highlight for my 2 year old. Each tier was a perfect mix of sweet and savory and served with two pots of tea per person. They have over 100 flavors of tea and even offer bubble tea so choosing just two was difficult. The staff was so nice and helpful. It made for the perfect afternoon. The menu: Savories: *Potage aux Legumes *Caprese Arrows *Pistachio/Cherry Brie Cups *Roast Beef Tea Sandwiches with Horseradish Mustard Scones: Traditional English scones served with clotted cream and fresh lemon curd, or handmade jam from Sticky Spoons Sweets: *Cherry/Chocolate Shortbread *Budino al Cioccolato con Vino Rosso (chocolate pudding with red wine) *Chocolate Raspberry Petit Fours

The food was good here for afternoon tea but I think they were a bit understaffed. 2 people at the front is not going to run this place. Also, if you are understaffed, people will be a lot less annoyed if you let them know. The customers were irritated and the staff seemed irritated in return. Not great. They were perfectly friendly to me though. This is the first time I have ever had afternoon tea and 45 minutes or so into it, I still did not have any tea. It took about half an hour or so just to get the cup of salad. When the food came out, I asked them when the tea was coming. Not much of an afternoon tea with no tea. I had also already let them know that I did not want to pick out my own tea cup, just bring one. When the tea was eventually brought out, I still had no cup and it was never brought by the server at all. I had to ask someone walking out of the kitchen to get me a cup. The scone was really good but I would prefer something like raspberry jam to jelly. The tea tiramisu was way too sweet, but the food was good otherwise. Overall, just an ok experience. Cute little place. Not sure if I will try again another time.

Amazing service, everyone is so nice there, they even got me to step out of my comfort zone and try a new kind of tea i haven't had before and I loved it. I haven't had any food there but the tea is delicious. The ambiance of the place is peaceful but you feel like you can be open and have a good time.

Wow.... The decor is total steampunkesk velvet vibes! Local arts and goods on one wall for purchase and large jar upon jar of teas as if the candy store said hey let's just sell tea! They have a 3D printed machine that you spin with a handle to smell the different varieties! On the opposite wall is a white and sky blue room with mirrors and a fountain resembling an elegant room for noon tea! Ordered the Strawberry & Gooseberry tea on ice and it was divine! I loved it and the I will be back!

I was hesitant to experience another tea room after being disappointed at one in Arizona, but my daughter-in-law said to try it and "WOW!". Great eclectic vibes with a marvelous staff and over 100 teas to chose from. The food was delicious, the staff helpful and put up with my humor and we found some great gifts for our friends back here inPhoenix Az. Oh, by the way, did I mention it is less expensive and more comfortable than our local tea room?

Called this place in the end of may to schedule myself something fun for my birthday with my daughter and mom and this place never called Me back ?? So customer service is non existent ! Way to ruin a birthday event !

I'm not a big tea drinker unless it's bubble tea. Milk with black tea base, tapioca pearls and crystals with strawberries flavoring was really good

Their high tea is amazing! I got to go with a friend and experience this cozy yet formal setting. There were petit fours and tea sandwiches and other treats. We had our choice of tea blends and tea cups. I also have a tea flights from them, delightful and delicious! I would highly recommend.

Firstly, the employees aren't super nice. For the most part, it seems like they are actually miserable and hate their jobs. :( Secondly, the scones are either served stale or were microwaved way too long, but I did wait about 12 minutes to get my scone and ended up tossing it in the trash! This place gets very busy though, so they are doing something right. Maybe it's just us that gets the rude treatment? I was getting ready to schedule a tea, which is close to 33 dollars a person, but after being here twice and dealing with rude employees twice, I think I'll pass! These business owners will truly never understand that the way their staff treats their customers is EVERYTHING! The teas they sell are nothing short of amazing though, so it's worth the trip to run in and grab tea. (Tiffany Mast, this is for you! :) )

DELICIOUS Beverage!! Awesome knowledgeable friendly staff!! I have really wanting to try boba tea, like the authentic kind, the baristas totally hooked me up and explained everything with awesome detail. Here visiting family, I wish we lived closer to come more often. Definitely want to go back again!!

"In the realm of tea, this establishment reigns supreme with a steampunk charm that elevates the experience. From the plants, hats and fanciful decor to the innovative tea infusions, every sip is a journey. Five stars for blending tradition with steampunk frivolity, great service and fine eats.

Had a wonderful time enjoying high tea today with my Mom and my Aunt. Service was top-notch, food was excellent and every detail was seen to. Highly recommend, will definitely be back!

If I'd have reviewed Apothica Teas the first 2-3 times I was here, I'd have given them 5 stars. The high tea was fabulous those times. A friend and I were going each month to experience their latest menu. Then two months in a row, the high tea menu was ... not great. On the good side, they did a salmon pate on a cracker that was scrumptious, and some of the tiny finger-food dessserts have been fabulous. Great variety - love their clotted cream and their scones! Tea selection is unparalleled! Had a menu item that was in a phyllo dough that was fabulous. The have a fun system of selecting your own teacup and saucer ensemble, the atmosphere is lovely, the service is charming. They have a fun "Order of the Brown Octopus" thing going on there, too, which I like :) There was something called "jam coins" which was like someone took two piece of white bread, spread thin jam between them and used a cookie cutter the size of a quarter to cut them out. The cucumber sandwiches also feel like a cop-out - I understand it's an English tradition, but basically it's two tiny pieces of white bread with just a couple pieces of cucumber, pretty flavorless. For a set price of over $30 for finger foods, I'm thinking I'd like better than this. Around this time there was a finger food dessert that was called "Raindrops" - I couldn't even try it. I was like a round glop of clear gelatin formed into a mound about as big around as a quarter. Just couldn't face that one. My friend tried one and said, "They just taste like nothing - really don't have a flavor to them." On on visit, instead of a salad or soup option to start, they did "bread with herbed oil" - not on the same level as soup or salad - and the bread was baked rolls that were really sweet served with a plate of olive oil that didn't have much herb flavor at all. Another bad moment was a tiny dessert that was "rose" something. If you remember your grandmother having pink, rose shaped guest soaps in her bathroom, the dessert tasted like those soaps would have. Last time we were there we were served tiny quiche - a little larger than a quarter - and it was served cold. Would have been a lot better if it were warm/hot.

Love this place. Great selection of teas and some pretty good British comfort food. Staff are great.

Wonderful experience. Quite the selection of goodies! Would definitely recommend Apothica Teas for a grand High Tea.

I loved it!! They had about 90 teas when I went so it was super hard to decide (which is totally fine)! The owner was super personable and kind, she'd stop by our table every so often to check up on us and chat. The decor is adorable and the food was also amazing, I love how it's like an English tea time! They have a bunch of stuff in their shop too so leave time to look either before or after because it's all so cool/cute! Highly recommend!!

If you want to relax and have a chat..this is the place to be. Awesome ambience, super nice staff and above all food is delicious. One of the best tea places in Michigan. High tea is good, they have a ton of tea options to choose from and food..food is the real deal. If you did not try their scones and jams..you are definitely missing out. Best tea place with a little town charm and I highly recommend it to everyone. If you don't enjoy tea, pay a visit for their food and ambience.

A taste of Britain hidden away in Niles, Mi. Delicious home-made luncheons, afternoon teas, delicious deserts and savouries along with fantastic ambience and staff. Please go visit the Apothica Tea Room, you won't regret it. ...and did I mention a gazillion teas to choose from with very knowledgeable staff to guide you to the perfect cuppa. Enjoy!!

Amazing experience! Staff were friendly and attentive! Teas, food and ambiance made for a very special And unique Birthday Celebration! Thanks so much!

Yesterday I had the pleasure enjoying High Tea with my daughter and granddaughter. The staff made a nut-free experience delightful for my granddaughter. Selecting the teacups were a trip back to my grandmother's china cabinet. I will return with friends. Dearest

Lovely surroundings, delicious treats, and about ten thousand kinds of tea. The staff are friendly and eager to please, but be prepared to have patience if they get busy. The full afternoon tea is a delight.

A remarkably charming place in the small downtown area of Niles. These folks really know what they are doing from decor, to food, to service. Everything was terrific. The variety of teas available is extraordinary, the finger food fresh and delicious, and the staff is incredibly friendly. We will definitely be back.

This is the place to get any kind of tea you can imagine! I love the flights of tea in test tubes. The millennium fight was best! The homemade marshmallows and popping bubble tea are my favorite things to get other than tea. The staff and owner are extremely knowledgeable. Best place to get tea!

I went to "afternoon" tea with my husband, daughter, and 13 year old grandson. We have been to tea together at another tea room and knew what to expect. In addition to tea, we were presented with a 3 tier tray with tasty morsels. Some of what we had were cucumber sandwiches, fresh scones with jelly and clotted cream, lemon squares, truffles and more. We couldn't even eat it all! It truly was a delightful experience! Owner, Laura, and her assistant where very personable. They offer this afternoon tea only on Friday and Saturday and ONLY with a reservation. You can also go there to enjoy a pot of tea or coffee and baked goods. They encourage guests to linger and even have a selection of board games to play.

Such a fantastic tea shop in the heart of Niles. The day I visited, Laura, the shop owner was working with one other employee. Both were very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. I mentioned that I was nearby because I'd won a jar of jam from another local business, Laura, making my already lucky day, treated me to one of the homemade crumpets! Delicious tea and baked goods, AMAZING customer service. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Such a cute, warm, and welcoming environment! A beautiful setup with an amazing menu and an extraordinary selection of teas! The staff were super kind and accommodating. Went for my grandmother's birthday and I would love to bring my mother in law sometime!

Definitely worth the drive from Kalamazoo! We were greeted by friendly staff who helped us select our pots of tea and directed us to the china cabinet to choose our personal favorite cup and saucer. The owner then brought our tea selections to the table and "bitched the pots" for us.The food was generous and delicious, from the savories to the scones (warm form the oven) to the sweets. All were made on-site or sourced from a local vendor, such as the toffee from Veni's Sweet Shop. The fresh lemon curd and clotted cream were so good, my friends and I purchased jars upon our departure as well as loose tea to brew at home. Highly recommend.

Sitting here on a snowy and cold afternoon with a wonderful pot of tea from Apothica and couldn't be happier. This is hands down the best tea I've had in years and better than I've had in the U.K. We are lucky to have this shop so close by. All I can say is Go-Enjoy-Buy! #buylocal #supportlocal

For a relaxing unique experience, the afternoon tea is fantastic. From selecting our teas, which is a great way to start the slowdown, we were impressed with the entire ambiance of the shop. It was the perfect way for my friend and I to spend the afternoon catching up while enjoying the food, atmosphere, and companionship. At no time are you rushed like in many restaurants trying to turn the table. We spent 2 hours talking, laughing, and relaxing, which in this world is a rarity. Recommend it to everyone and we will not only be back but we plan on bringing family and friends to enjoy the experience.