Chilly winter days beckon many to seek escape to warmer temperatures. For decades, Orlando has lured tourists with its sunny days and temperate climate. While the Central Florida city is home to the “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” there’s much more to the metropolitan area than amusement parks. The City Beautiful, as it is also known, is home as well to several outdoor activities, museums, galleries, and shopping destinations. And scattered among all those attractions is an assortment of restaurants and shops that are certain to garner the attention of tea aficionados.
The Tea Room Experience
420 East Church Street #109 • Orlando, Florida 32801
thetearoomexperience.com • 407-219-4380
When Flor Velez moved to Orlando from Puerto Rico with her only daughter, Keishla Estela, 16 years ago, she never let go of her dream that the two of them might one day open a business together. It took some time and thought, but a decade later, the pair found the perfect niche enterprise that would combine their individual passions with their familial bond. As Flor was already a seasoned tea drinker and Keishla a passionate home baker, it seemed only fitting for them to open a mommy-and-me–style tearoom. Since 2016, their combined efforts have established The Tea Room Experience as a memorable tea venue that can be enjoyed by a more diverse clientele than just mothers and their children.
When setting up the space, Keishla and Flor sought to create an atmosphere that would allow guests to enjoy a refined teatime in a modern space without needing to venture to a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant. The tea theme is carefully incorporated into the tearoom’s décor, from the shelves full of various tea sets along the wall to the teapots, cups, and saucers that top the arms of the chandelier. A stark white wall with large marquee letters that spell out “TEA” is known to
