Tea Treasures of Northern Georgia
While Georgia might be known for its delectable peaches, the state has more than this fruit to offer residents and visitors in the culinary realm, especially those with an appreciation for afternoon tea and the beverage itself. From a British shop to a luxury hotel to charming tearooms, there is an abundance of teatime delights to discover just north of Atlanta.
TEA LEAVES & THYME
8990 S. Main Street • Woodstock, Georgia 30188
770-516-2609 • tealeavesandthyme.com
Kim Jordy has been serving afternoon tea for more than 20 years. That longtime experience has served her and her guests at Tea Leaves & Thyme very well. After five years in a former post office building in downtown Woodstock, Georgia—with seating for only 25 people—the tearoom’s success sparked the move to its current home, the historic Dawson Home.
Growing up, Kim’s British mother made sure she was very familiar with the tradition of enjoying tea. Tea Leaves & Thyme, which Kim opened with her lifelong friend Suzanna Spollen, combined Kim’s British heritage with culinary skills learned from her father, who was a classically trained chef and restaurateur. Incorporating these trademarks of her past, Kim created the idyllic venue for serving afternoon tea to the masses. Since opening the restaurant, Kim has been
