Mchugh Tea - Bellaire

A hidden and remarkable gem tucked away near Chinatown! Ever since having high tea at Balmoral in Edinburgh, our expectations for high tea have been elevated. M... read more A hidden and remarkable gem tucked away near Chinatown! Ever since having high tea at Balmoral in Edinburgh, our expectations for high tea have been elevated. McHugh Tea did not disappoint and we are excited to have something like this in Houston! Wewent for afternoon high tea on a Saturday for our anniversary. I called the day before to make reservations over the phone andit was super easy. Parking was plentiful in front of the shop (they have a large parking lot). My husband is vegetarian so werequested that the high tea have vegetarian sandwiches. There were three types cucumber/cream cheese, savory cheese and avegetarian salad sandwich instead of chicken salad. The sandwiches were all yummy and the savory cheese was as authentic as itcomes. It also came with two scones (a bit bigger than macarons) that were cranberry/orange and matcha. They came with clottedcream, strawberry jam and lemon curd. The scones were very light and fluffy and served warm. While I?ve had clotted cream andstrawberry jam frequently, I have never had lemon curd and it was a pleasant combination! The small desserts were a goodaddition to the teas. I?m terms of the teas, they had a great selection of white, black, oolong and green teas. We picked theSilver needle (white tea), Honeysuckle Fig (oolong) and Pu erh teas. Our waitress guided us on the order to drink the tea and itwas very helpful because we enjoyed the flavors more. The Honeysuckle Fig was unanimously our favorite as it had a naturalsweetener. Overall, we had a great time and plan on being back again!

Cute little shop with friendly service, but I came here because I wanted a good cup of tea and their website made it seem like they were more knowledgeable than... read more Cute little shop with friendly service, but I came here because I wanted a good cup of tea and their website made it seem like they were more knowledgeable than average. But when I saw that they were serving ?culinary? grade matcha for drinking it wasdisappointing (culinary grade is for smoothies and baking, it is not suitable for drinking). This place is more of an Englishtea shop than an Asian tea shop, but I would still expect more knowledge from a place specializing in tea. They also don?t haveany non dairy creamer and only one non dairy milk. So if you?re looking for a very traditional English tea experience this isprobably a good choice, but if you?re looking for anything outside of that there are other better tea places in Houston.

I recently had a girls' brunch at Mchugh Tea, and it was absolutely delightful! The menu featured bottomless tea and mimosas, alongside a great selection of del... read more I recently had a girls' brunch at Mchugh Tea, and it was absolutely delightful! The menu featured bottomless tea and mimosas, alongside a great selection of delicious dishes. The atmosphere was charming, and the staff was incredibly attentive throughout the experience.

Today, I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich accompanied by fresh fruit, and both were excellent. On my previous visit, I tried the gluten-free quiche with its r... read more Today, I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich accompanied by fresh fruit, and both were excellent. On my previous visit, I tried the gluten-free quiche with its remarkable hash brown crust and gluten-free scones, which were just as delicious. Each time I've been here, I've been offered a selection of white teas. The service has always been exceptional too.

What a wonderful experience! The tea room is a delightful place adorned with beautiful china—I'd love to take every piece home! While the sandwiches were a bit... read more What a wonderful experience! The tea room is a delightful place adorned with beautiful china—I'd love to take every piece home! While the sandwiches were a bit basic, they were still delicious, and the desserts were a real treat. There was an impressive selection of teas, many of which I've never seen before. The scones were small but enjoyable. I did wish there had been more cream and jam for our table; I requested extra, but it never arrived. The lunch dishes ordered by other diners around us looked absolutely mouthwatering. One downside was the noise level inside, which made it hard to hold conversations. Nevertheless, the service was impeccable, and the prices were fair. Overall, it's a fantastic little spot!