Lady Elegant

The dream may have begun when Michelle purchased her first English teapot, matching sugar and creamer set, and teacup when she was fifteen at a local gift shop. But it probably began well before that, as she staged numerous tea parties as a child with her sister and their dollies.

 
Whenever the seed was planted, it took root and grew from a hobby to a business, when in 1998 Lady Elegant’s Tea Room became a reality.

After successfully hosting a bridal tea for a dear friend, Lady Elegant was encouraged to open her doors to others, and so she did with a six-course tea entitled “Sweet Valentine” for family and friends in her home. Over the course of the next five years, word of her carefully themed English teas spread by word of mouth and through her mailing list, which gradually grew to over 300 addresses.

On the first of May 2003, Lady Elegant re-established her tea room in the quaint Saint Anthony Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. There she has continued to create an atmosphere of peace and quiet relaxation with afternoon and theme teas, great seasonal food selections, and a gift shoppe full of teapots, teacups, specialty loose-leaf teas, and accessories.

Favorite teas: TaraJulie Assam & Jasmine Green
Favorite scones: Everyone I make, but especially Zante Currant & Lemon Blueberry

Meet Our Staff

We would like to "shine the spotlight" on our staff by introducing them. Lady Elegant could not do what she does without her hard working team! Maybe you’ve met some of them already. Below are some interesting facts about our staff that we wanted to share with you!

George

Dishwasher, Encourager, Handy Man & Dad
Favorite teas: French Caramel Crème Brulee & Czar Nicholas
Favorite scones: Tropical Paradise & Traditional Plain (no chocolate chips, please)

Suzanne

Manager, Bookkeeper, Recipe Development & Mom
Favorite teas: Irish Breakfast & Mandarin Chai with cream
Favorite scones: Triple Chocolate Chip & Lemon Blueberry

Don

Special Envoy & Lady Elegant's husband
Favorite teas: French Caramel Creme Brulee & Wedding Blend
Favorite scones: Triple Chocolate Chip & Apple Cinnamon Chip

Ladies Who Serve

Amanda

Server, Kitchen Assistant
Favorite teas: Spiced Rooibos Chai & Buckingham Palace Garden Party
Favorite scones: Triple Chocolate Chip & White Chocolate Cherry Almond

Darcy

Server, Kitchen Assistant
Favorite teas: Snowflake/Starburst & Cupid's Blend (seasonal)
Favorite scones: White Chocolate Cherry Almond & Triple Chocolate Chip

Faith

Scone Maker
Favorite teas: Lady Londonderry & Wild Strawberry
Favorite scones: Mango Ginger & Triple Chocolate Chip

This could be you!

Server, Kitchen Assistant, NOW HIRING
Favorite teas: <coming soon>
Favorite scones: <coming soon>

This could be you!

Do you love tea and like to share the gift of hospitality with others? Join the team at Lady Elegant’s. We are always looking for additional part time Gift Shoppe and/or Tea Room team members. Call for an application.