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When you need a morning ( or afternoon ) pick-me-up .
Love at First Sip JAVA JOINTS The Beehive Cafe An inviting and cozy place to get your caffeine fix with a locally sourced food menu that changes with the seasons . Bristol , thebeehivecafe . com
Borealis Coffee Company Pick up a cup of small batch , artisan-roasted coffee at this historic train station-turnedcoffee roaster . The knowledgeable and dedicated team are always eager to answer coffee questions . Riverside , borealis coffee . com
The Coffee Exchange Small batches of specialty beans roast in the back room while hip Providence folk sip Americanos in the homey front room . Providence , thecoffee exchange . com
Main Street Coffee Known for their excellent espresso martinis as well as their quality lattes . East Greenwich , mainstreet-coffee . com
Custom House Coffee This award-wining roaster brews the finest high-grown Arabica coffees daily . Middletown , customhouse coffee . com
Jitters Cafe At this local favorite in historic Wickford Village , enjoy a freshly baked muffin or pastry with your cup of Joe . North Kingstown , jitterscaferi . com
Roasters : Dave ’ s Coffee , davescoffee . com ; New Harvest Coffee , newharvestcoffee . com ; Bolt , boltcoffeeco . com
TEA TIME Ceremony Tea Shop This sleek and modern tea house serves high-quality tea in an oasis of calm amongst Providence ’ s bustling College Hill neighborhood . Pick up a lavender matcha latte to sip on or a mochi cake to snack on . Linger over a cup of tea made with leaves sourced directly from small farms in Japan , Taiwan and China . Book a tea tasting session or a traditional tea ceremony and experience the complexities of oolong , green and black teas . Providence , ceremonypvd . com
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Schastea Drink a soothing cup of green , black or white tea at the minimalist cafe . The teas offered have been sourced from farmers across the globe . Enjoy one of their crepes , such as the savory fig and prosciutto or the sweet Cajèta crepe , which features Mexican caramel and toasted almonds . Providence , schastea . com
Trinity Confections Experience English high tea at this Warwick teahouse .
Borealis Coffee Company in Riverside .
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Whimsical and fun , this experience is perfect for special occasions . Enjoy homemade scones , tea sandwiches and cookies while sipping tea from delicate porcelain cups . Warwick , facebook . com / trinitytearoom
The Black Leaf Tea and Culture Shop This Rhode Island-based loose leaf tea purveyor offers blends carefully and creatively designed by owner and founder Amber Jackson . Order the chocolatey Chai-Town blend , a nod to Jackson ’ s Chicago roots . Twenty percent of sales from this tea blend are donated to My Block , My Hood , My City , a non-profit that supports underprivileged youth in Chicago . Jackson pairs her passion for tea with her commitment to supporting and celebrating Black culture and hosts monthly virtual meet-ups for Black professionals . theblackleaftea . com
Afternoon Tea Service at Hotel Viking Indulge in this elegant afternoon tea service at the beautiful Hotel Viking , located atop downtown Newport ’ s Historic Hill neighborhood . Served with Gilded Age grandeur , this weekend-only service is the perfect reprieve after a day of shopping on Bowen ’ s or Bannister ’ s Wharf or after exploring the Cliff Walk and mansions of the City By the Sea . Enjoy loose leaf tea served alongside bite-sized cakes and dainty tea sandwiches . Newport , hotelviking . com / events / afternoon-tea-service
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Wicked Tulips Flower Farm Pick Your Own Tulips : Late April to mid-May Sell-out crowds flock to this farm to tiptoe among more than 600,000 tulips . Tickets go on sale a few days before the farm opens and are sold a week at a time . 400 Hog House Hill Rd ., Exeter , wickedtulips . com
Green Animals Topiary Garden This spring , take a stroll amongst the unique topiaries , some in the shape of whimsical animals . The gardens also feature flowering bulbs , perennials , annuals and shrubs with colorful blooms . 380 Cory ’ s Ln ., 401-847-1000 , newportmansions . org
The Fantastic Umbrella Factory While exploring this shopper ’ s bazaar , stop by the Umbrella Factory Gardens , which boasts a bounty of beautiful , exotic blooms for sale . 4820 Old Post Rd ., Charlestown , 401-364-1060 , fantasticumbrellafactory . com
Blithewold Mansion , Gardens and Arboretum Gather the family and enjoy nature ’ s beauty at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens . The gardens feature an exceptional collection of rare plants , specimen trees and an accessible greenhouse . In April , Blithewold opens its gates to highlight the mansion ’ s 50,000 daffodils during Daffodil Days . 101 Ferry Rd ., Bristol , 401-253-2707 , blithewold . org
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center A magical place to visit this winter or spring . You will discover a wide variety of plants at one of the center ’ s four greenhouses , including majestic palms , carnivorous plants , cacti and succulents . Floral Ave ., Providence , 401-680-7263 , providenceri . gov / botanical-center /
Roger WIlliams Park Botanical Center in Providence .
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