The Best Mother’s Day Teas and Treats in NYC!

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The Best Mother’s Day Teas and Treats in NYC!

Moms don’t take time to treat themselves enough so this Mother’s Day is your perfect chance to make her feel like royalty. And what better way to celebrate than with a royal tea party! Start a beloved family tradition of a Mother’s Day Tea and make sure to get her some special treats, too. 

Mother’s Day is the best day to put Mom first and here are some terrific teas and treats to get Mother’s Day started in the best way.

Looking for other Mother’s Day activities? Check out Mother’s Day 2022: Fun Events and Activities Around NYC!

Mother’s Day Teas

Proclaim your love for the leading lady in your life on Mother’s Day with a special “Mommy and Me Tea” in the stunning Palm Court at The Plaza. Ladies can indulge in a selection of the finest blends, finger sandwiches and sweets that are waiting to be enjoyed under the iconic stain glass dome, creating unforgettable Mother’s Day memories. Your children can choose from the Plaza Signature Tea or The Eloise Children’s Tea. The Plaza’s special “Mommy and Me Tea Afternoon Tea” will be available Friday May 6th to Friday May 13th in The Palm Court. Moms will love that the Eloise themed tea is filled with sweet and savory treats that will brighten her day and her little one’s day (and as they say, a happy child is a happy mother).

Brookyln Tea Room offers a special Mother’s Day Brooklyn Tea Party that mothers and motherly figures are sure to love. Hats and gloves are even encouraged for fun! Moms will love the three tiered tray filled with pastries and sandwiches and three selections of tea from their menu. Moms will also love that they are hosting a Brooklyn Tea Tasting to learn from co-founder and tea sommelier, Alfonso Wright. Families will learn about four teas (choose green or black), hear about the origins, flavor profiles, fun facts, and more.

Kings’ Carriage House will host a very special Mothers’ Day High Tea on Mother’s Day. The menu has an elegant afternoon tea with entrée course. Magnificent moms can enjoy this extra special tea in the elegant dining rooms or in the outdoor café (they also offer tea to go and for delivery). Moms will love the warm hospitality, charming décor, and culinary delights.

Alice’s Tea Cup is a very family-friendly option for a Mother’s Day tea party. The cute (and casual) tea house welcomes kids of all ages with fairy wings and pixie dust to get the tea party started. There is an extensive Mad Hatter Tea Party menu for the grown-ups and a special Wee Tea (think grilled cheese and chicken fingers and even homemade baby food!) for the small ones. Moms will love that Alice’s will have special Mother’s Day poems about motherhood on a scroll tied with ribbon on pretty paper to hand out to leading ladies. 

Prince Tea House’s is a wonderful choice for a tea party this Mother’s Day. With multiple locations in Queens and across NYC, Prince Tea House is a tea oasis to escape to this Mother’s Day. Moms will love that their goal is to offer a total experience of dining pleasure and relaxation in an atmosphere that is both elegant and cozy.

Mother’s Day Treats

Baked by Melissa is offering a limited edition assortment of Mother’s Day cupcakes with beautiful Mother’s Day gift boxes now through May 13th. There’s something sweet for every mom. The festive, flower covered box houses the best-selling Mother’s Day gift box 25-pack filled with their limited edition Greatest of All Time cupcake flavors like S’mores and Salted Caramel Brownie. If mom prefers the classic flavors, opt for our Mother’s Day gift box 25-pack with the Latest & Greatest cupcakes.  There’s also a Vegan Mother’s Day gift box and Gluten Free Mother’s Day gift box for any dietary restrictions. Moms will love that these purchases support a great cause with $5 from every order being donated to BabyQuest. As an added bonus, May 6, from 2-6pm at Baked by Melissa’s Fashion District location, with every purchase of a Mother’s Day gift box (or other item over $44) customers will receive a free handmade bouquet of flowers with colors of your choice, assembled on the spot – a perfect final touch to your Mother’s Day gift.

Sugar Plum Chocolates makes it easy to spoil moms this Mother’s Day with their brand new,  Customized Sweets and Treats Gift Box and other curated Mother’s Day suggestions. For the Mom who might like a little of everything, you can build a custom box of delectable treats that will wow her! Whether in large, medium or small, there is a wonderful range of options to choose from to customize the perfect treat box. An assortment of tea is a good starting point, so Mom can relax with a brew. When it comes to snacks, the gift boxes have many choices from Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Nuggets to Bite Size Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. Moms will love that all of Sugar Plum’s delectable gourmet treats are lovingly handcrafted in their bakery by mother and son team and these decadent, mouthwatering confections make for truly special gifts this Mother’s Day that Mom will remember and savor for a long while!

Moms will be enchanted by a trip to Ladurée to experience the gorgeous garden and try the marvelous macarons and other pastries, including a special heart-shaped Ispahan for Mother’s Day. This heart-shaped Ispahan is a rose-flavored macaron filled with rose petal and lychee cream, embellished with fresh raspberries. Moms will love to indulge in this beautiful cake! Families should also plan to scoop up an exclusive box of especially adorned Mother’s Day macarons to take home to keep the celebration going.

Angelina Paris has a selection of special delectable treats for Mother’s Day. Treat mom to the exquisite and delicious “Empreinte” as well as their large cake, Coeur Framboise Pistache Millefeuille. They are special editions for Mother’s day weekend only so get them while you can! The Empreintes is a stunning sponge cake with nougatine mousse, vanilla ganache, red fruit compote, meringue, and white chocolate. Moms will also love the favorite, the Millefeuille heart. It is a caramelized puff pastry with pistachio cream and fresh raspberries. It is sure to melt mom’s heart while making her taste buds dance.

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