
ABOUT US
Apothica Teas is a Victorian Steampunk-inspired tea room that specialises in custom tea blends and a lovely variety of light refreshments. Located on Main Street in Niles, Michigan, Apothica is a place to practice deliberate stillness and civilised mindfulness in a busy world. Offering products and works from local artisans and artists, Apothica Teas takes pride in serving the community we call home.
Menu
Menu
Afternoon (aka High) Tea
$40.00
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Enjoy three tiers of Victorian brilliance! Start with finger sandwiches and other savories, move up to scones with and their accompaniments, then finish with an assortment of petit fours, cakes, or biscuits [cookies]. Everything is made in-house from scratch.- Full portions are $40 per person (+$5 for GF) and come with two tea selections or one other beverage of choice. A reduced portion is available for $25, and comes with one tea selection.
- Price is per person. Reservations are required at least one day in advance. Vegetarian and gluten free accommodations available with 24 hours advance notice. (Vegan/dairy free is not yet within our ability.)
- A Children's Menu is also available for $25 per child, which includes Jam Pennies and Apple Havarti Tea Sandwiches, plus 1 Tea Scone, 2 Tea Desserts, and 1 pot of tea, lemonade, or hot cocoa.
March Menu
- (Available March 5 - March 30)
- Mushroom Millet Soup (Vegetarian, GF)
- Kentucky Benedictine Sandwich (Vegetarian)
- Roast Beef and Onion Jam Sandwich
- Brie and Apricot Bacon Tartlets
- Irish Soda Scone with House-made Clotted Cream & Jam (Vegetarian)
- Cherry Bakewell Blondies (Vegetarian, Contains Nuts)
- Earl Grey Cupcake with Lavender Icing (Vegetarian)
- Chocolate and Candied Nut Crème Patisserie (GF, Contains Nuts)
April Menu
- (Available April 2 - April 27)
- Broccoli Salad (Vegetarian, GF)
- Salmon Mousse (GF)
- Chicken Apricot Almond Salad (Contains Nuts)
- Obatzda Vegetable Pinwheel (Vegetarian)
- English Scone with House-made Clotted Cream & Jam (Vegetarian)
- Ube Cake (Vegetarian)
- Coconut Macaroon (Vegetarian, GF)
- Chocolate and Candied Nut Crème Patisserie (Vegetarian)
Dinner Service (Candlelight Supper)
$40.00
Friday Evenings
Dinner served at 6pm. By reservation Only.- Includes one pot of tea off of our pairing menu.
Menu
Apéritif- tarhun- sparkling tarragon soda
- spring salad with miso ginger dressing
- miso glazed salmon, couscous, roasted brussel sprouts
- your choice of chocolate nutella cake or Crème brûlée
- botanical dragon- herbs & citrus infused tea
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Argentine Tango Fundamentals | Hosted at Apothica Teas
"Eric Gingerich, your local Argentine tango guru, is teaming up with Apothica Teas in downtown Niles, MI, to bring you one helluva class series.
- $12 for the lesson.
- Student pricing available.
- Cash, Venmo, Cashapp accepted. "
Classes are available Fridays at 7pm on:
- March 28
- April 11
- April 25
- May 9
- May 23
- June 6
- June 13
- June 20
Spring Florals Watercolor Workshop | Sat. April 5 | 2-4pm
$45.00
Join Alexandra Hibshman, watercolor artist and educator, for a Spring Florals Watercolor Workshop at Apothica Teas! Enjoy a cozy and inspiring atmosphere as you learn to paint beautiful spring blooms using watercolors. Alexandra will guide you through watercolor techniques, from basic brushstrokes to layering and blending, helping you create your own floral piece. Sip on delightful tea refreshments as you immerse yourself in a relaxing and creative experience. This workshop is perfect for all artistic levels, including beginners, and is a wonderful way to welcome the beauty of spring through art and community!
- This event is for participants age 15 and up.
- There are no physical tickets. Your name will be on a list at the door!
The Pottery of Tea and Saké | Sun. April 13 | 2pm | Ages 21+
$25.00
TEA 茶, Saké 酒 & Ceramics
- This event is for participants age 21 and up.
- There are no physical tickets. Your name will be on a list at the door!
Crushed Glass Crafting Party | Wed. April 23 | 6-8pm
$65.00
Join us for a unique crafting experience! Design a stunning crushed glass & resin artwork on a smooth wood template with step-by-step guidance.
Choose Your Design:
Mushroom
Cross
Butterfly
Hummingbird
Turtle
Dragonfly
Mountain Scene
What’s Included:
All materials (resin, crushed glass, paint, wood template)
Step-by-step instruction—perfect for beginners!
Premium tea and treats to enjoy while you craft
Children’s Fairy Tea Party | Sun. May 25 | 2:00pm
$15.00
Join us for a magical Fairy Tea Party! There will be a craft, as well as cupcake decorating. We will then adjourn to The Great Hall (upstairs) to enjoy our beautiful cupcakes with finger sandwiches, Indigo Punch, and Magic lemonade!
Finklepott's Fairy Hair will be in The Conservatory (on the main floor) starting at 11am to put sparkly fairy hair on for a separate $15 fee. Fairy Wendy will then join us for Tea and photos!
- There are no physical tickets. Your name will be on a list at the door!
- Tickets are $15 per child, and each child may bring one adult to assist them.
- Finklepott's Fairy Hair is a separate in person $15 fee.
Tea and Manga | Sun. June 8 | 2pm
$20.00
TEA and Japanese MANGA
- There are no physical tickets. Your name will be on a list at the door!
Bangers and Mash
$12.00
House-made Cumberland style sausages on a bed of mashed potatoes with red wine onion gravy.
Sweet Cream Tea
$17.00
Served on a two tier tray with a tea sized scone, clotted cream, jams, two small desserts, and a pot of tea.
Luncheon Plates
$12.00
Another option that requires no reservation (or could even be boxed to go) is one of our luncheon plates. Includes a small dessert. This March, we start with Mushroom Millet Soup.
Then, choose your main:
- Apricot Almond Chicken Salad on a freshy baked croissant
- Apple Havarti Sandwich
- Roast Beef and Onion Jam Sandwich
Bowl of Mushroom Millet Soup
$6.00
Each month we offer the Afternoon Tea starter as a larger standalone menu item available without a reservation. Soups and salad dressings are, of course, lovingly crafted in-house. In March, we're offering Mushroom Millet Soup.
Warm Brie
$12.00
A wheel of double cream brie, topped with locally made jam and heated until it’s gooey and ready to spread on crostini or gluten-free crackers. We suggest apricot or blackberry jam, but other options may be available. It makes a lovely shareable appetizer. This is only available in-house, and does not require a reservation.
Take and Bake Cornish Pasties
$20.00 $18.00
We fill our house-made pasties with beef, potato, carrots, onion, seasoning, and rutabaga locally sourced from Shelton's Farm Market, encase them in a hot water crust, and freeze them as a two pack in vacuum sealed bags. If you purchase this online, please indicate a store pickup time. These cannot be shipped.
They are also available singly in house. We bake fresh to order without a reservation- but they take about 30 minutes. (We have some lovely appetizers available while you wait, though!)
Take and Bake Scones
$18.00
A four pack of frozen (vacuum sealed) handmade scones, ready to pop in your oven and make your home smell amazing! Please tell us which flavor you'd like in the order notes:
- English
- GF English
- Chocolate Chip
- Cherry Chocolate Almond
- Butterscotch
- Kraken Caramel
- Maple Fig Walnut
- Bacon Cheddar Chive
- Parmesan Rosemary
Clotted Cream (8oz jar)
$8.00
Clotted cream is a thick, creamy, white spread, the consistency of softened cream cheese. The ubiquitous accompaniment for clotted cream is a scone, along with some jam, but this British specialty is also delicious with muffins and quick bread. Quantities are very limited.
Lemon Curd (7oz)
$7.00
Our house made lemon curd is a creamy, dense, intensely flavorful spread. Delightful on scones, toast, from a spoon...
Bubble Tea
$8.00
This drink has a number of monikers, including pearl milk tea and tapioca tea, but it's most commonly referred to as bubble tea or milk tea. The term "bubble tea" is actually a reference to the milk froth that forms when the drink is shaken, not the chewy pearls (or "toppings") in the drink that resemble bubbles.
How to make the perfect glass of bubble tea-
First, pick a base:
- Oolong Tea
- Milk (Almond or Oat +$1)
- Any tea from the wall (+$1)
Then add a flavor:
• Watermelon • Honeydew • Green Apple • Raspberry • Strawberry • Taro • Lavender • Hibiscus • Okinawa milk teaLast, if you wish to add a Topping:
• Cherry blossom crystal • Brown sugar crystal • Rose popping • Peach popping • Strawberry popping • Yogurt popping • Green apple popping • Blueberry coconut heart jelliesTea Compendium
“But indeed I would rather have nothing but tea.”
― Jane Austen