New Tea House Royal Tea on Reynolds Opens in Augusta

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Royal Tea on Reynolds, a new tea house in downtown Augusta, offers a unique selection of teas and themed tea parties. Opened by LaKeshia Germany, it fills a niche in the local hospitality scene dominated by coffee shops. The venue features around 30 types of tea and a variety of snacks, providing a quaint gathering place for social events. Plans for future expansion include transforming it into a full-time business and potentially a bed and breakfast.

Augusta has welcomed a new addition to its downtown area with the opening of Royal Tea on Reynolds, a tea house and event venue located at 1024 Reynolds Street. Established by LaKeshia Germany, the venue aims to be a haven for tea enthusiasts in a city predominantly filled with coffee shops. The tea house commenced hosting private rentals in January 2025 and introduced themed tea parties in March 2025, marking its entrance into the local hospitality scene.

Royal Tea on Reynolds offers a diverse selection of approximately 30 types of tea sourced from around the globe. Guests can enjoy flavors including English Breakfast, blooming flower, apple pie, blueberry, pumpkin spice, and various Japanese blends. The menu also features a range of sweet and savory snacks, such as pastries, cucumber sandwiches, pimento cheese, egg salad, chicken salad sandwiches, desserts like cheesecake and brownies, and rotating flavors of scones. Tea parties are hosted in a traditional style, with guests seated at tables while hostesses serve pots of tea complements with tiered trays of delicacies.

The venue caters to various occasions, including birthdays and social gatherings within a quaint vintage-style setting. Although there is no formal dress code, many guests opt to dress in Bridgerton-inspired attire for a touch of whimsy.

LaKeshia Germany, the owner, envisioned Royal Tea on Reynolds as a unique space after moving to Augusta from Italy in 2018. The idea was inspired by a friend of hers who had a passion for distinctive tea spots. Initially, the property was intended to operate as a short-term Airbnb rental, but plans shifted after Germany closed on the venue in April 2024. With the help of eclectic furniture and tableware sourced from Facebook Marketplace and local thrift stores, the space was transformed into a charming tea house.

As Royal Tea on Reynolds establishes itself, Germany has future ambitions to evolve the operation into a full-time business and eventually develop a bed and breakfast concept. The ultimate goal is to become a well-known venue recognized for delivering quality service and a communal space for enjoyment and celebration over tea.

Overall, Royal Tea on Reynolds not only fills a niche in Augusta’s hospitality offerings but also promises to create lasting memories for those who walk through its doors. With the introduction of themed tea parties and a commitment to quality, the venue could redefine the afternoon tea experience in the area.

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Additional Resources

• Post and Courier: Royal Tea on Reynolds
• Augusta Chronicle: Favorite Closed Restaurants
• Augusta Chronicle: Weekend Events
• Wikipedia: Afternoon Tea
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Tea