Alice Tea Spot is a small tea house and online shop run by Cecil Rodriguez in the Finger Lakes region. We hand-select loose-leaf tea, herbal blends, and teaware — then deliver them fresh to your door across the United States.
Alice Tea Spot began in a small kitchen in Honeoye, New York, where Cecil Rodriguez started blending herbal teas for neighbors. What started as weekend orders grew into a full tea house and a national online shop — still run by hand, still weighed out one scoop at a time.
We work directly with growers and importers we trust. Every batch is cupped before it reaches the shelf, and every order is packed the day it ships. No warehouse sitting, no guesswork — just tea we would drink ourselves.
We buy in small quantities so the tea on your shelf is always fresh.
Named gardens and importers whenever possible. No mystery blends.
Orders weighed and sealed in Honeoye, New York — not overseas.
Pickup available. We know our regulars by name and by kettle.
"A good cup of tea should slow you down, not speed you up. That is the whole idea behind this shop."
From brisk morning blacks to soft evening herbals — a rotating shelf of single-origin teas, house blends, and teaware.
We cup samples from trusted gardens and importers, selecting only what tastes clean and true to type.
Each lot is weighed and sealed in small batches at our Honeoye workshop to protect aroma and freshness.
Orders placed before 2 PM ship the same day. Local pickup is available at our address in New York.
Every order arrives with brewing notes — water temperature, leaf ratio, and steep time for each tea.
The Alice Tea Spot subscription delivers a curated rotation of loose-leaf teas and herbal blends. Skip, pause, or cancel any time — no contracts, no fuss.
$24 / month
Three teas, rotating monthly. Great for first-time steepers.
Start subscription$42 / month
Five teas plus a seasonal teaware surprise twice a year.
Choose Full Shelf"The Dragon Well alone is worth the subscription. Fresh, sweet, and it arrived two days after I ordered it."
"I stopped buying tea at the grocery store. The brewing notes make it easy to actually get a good cup."
"Picked up my order in person. Cecil walked me through three blends. Real small-shop service."
We are a working tea house and packing room. Stop by for pickup, a tasting, or to talk through a gift order. Appointments recommended for tastings.
Can't find what you're looking for? Write to us at administrator@alliceteaspot.com and we will answer within one business day.
We buy in small lots and rotate the shelf monthly. Every pouch is stamped with the packing date.
Currently we ship within the United States. For international requests, email us and we will quote a rate.
Yes. Choose local pickup at checkout and collect from 410 Caldwell Road, Honeoye, NY 14471.
Many are certified organic; the rest come from growers who farm without synthetic pesticides. Each product page notes the certification.
Unopened tea and teaware can be returned within 30 days. See our Returns section below for details.
We supply a small number of cafes and gift shops. Email us with your business details and estimated volume.
Orders, subscriptions, wholesale, or just a question about which tea to try first — we read every message ourselves.
Cecil Rodriguez
410 Caldwell Road, Honeoye, NY 14471
Alice Tea Spot collects only the information needed to process your order: name, shipping address, email, and phone. We do not sell or rent customer data.
Payment details are handled by our payment processor and are never stored on our servers. Analytics are collected in aggregate to improve the shop.
To request a copy or deletion of your data, email administrator@alliceteaspot.com.
By placing an order you agree to provide accurate shipping information and to pay the listed price at checkout. Prices and availability may change without notice.
Subscriptions renew monthly until cancelled. You may pause or cancel at any time before the next billing date.
All content on this site — text, images, and branding — belongs to Alice Tea Spot and may not be reused without written permission.
Unopened tea and teaware may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund, minus original shipping. Opened food items cannot be returned for health reasons.
Damaged or incorrect items are replaced at no cost. Contact us within 7 days of delivery with a photo of the item.
Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5–10 business days.
Orders placed before 2:00 PM Eastern ship the same business day. Orders placed after that ship the next business day.
Standard delivery within the United States takes 2–5 business days. Tracking is emailed as soon as the label is created.
Local pickup is available at 410 Caldwell Road, Honeoye, NY 14471 during business hours.
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