Client Spotlight: Kiona’s Tea Room Brings Elegant Afternoon Tea to St. Petersburg—Now at A Fresh Connection Café

At Florida Chefs Workshop, we’re proud to help culinary entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality. One of our shining success stories is Kiona’s Tea Room, a woman-owned business that blends timeless tradition with handcrafted charm.

What began as a passion project now welcomes guests for elegant Afternoon Tea by reservation at A Fresh Connection Café in St. Petersburg. It’s proof of how vision, hard work, and the right kitchen support can brew up something truly special.

☕ A Taste of Tradition, Brought to Life Locally

Afternoon Tea with Kiona’s Tea Room is a refined, relaxing experience rooted in warmth, flavor, and hospitality. Each table is thoughtfully styled, each dish crafted from scratch, and every tea hand-selected for quality and depth.

Your tea experience includes:

• Fresh finger sandwiches (like cucumber-dill, egg salad, and smoked salmon)

• House-baked scones with clotted cream and jam

• A rotating selection of petite desserts and confections

• Premium loose-leaf teas, steeped to perfection

• Seasonal touches that celebrate the moment

  
  

All food is prepared in the licensed, professional kitchen at Florida Chefs Workshop, where Kiona is able to operate and grow her business with full regulatory compliance.

🎀 The Ideal Setting for Special Moments

Whether you're planning a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday celebration, book club gathering, or a quiet afternoon with friends, Kiona’s Tea Room offers the perfect escape from the everyday.

Set inside A Fresh Connection Café, the space is welcoming, stylish, and versatile. Afternoon Tea service includes:

• Elegant tablescapes with vintage teacups and florals

• Seasonal themes and décor

• The option to book private group tea parties

• Thoughtful touches that elevate every experience

  
  

📍 Hosted at A Fresh Connection Café

Location: Kiona’s Tea Room at A Fresh Connection Café7097 30th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL

Availability: Offered by reservation only to maintain a serene, personalized setting for every guest.

📞 Reserve Your Afternoon Tea

📱 Call or Text: 727-240-5023

📧 Email: Contact@KionasTeaRoom.com

🌐 Website: www.kionastearoom.com

🔪 Supported by Florida Chefs Workshop

Kiona’s Tea Room is one of many success stories made possible by Florida Chefs Workshop—a fully licensed, shared-use commercial kitchen located in St. Petersburg, FL.

We help entrepreneurs like Kiona launch and scale their food businesses with flexible kitchen access, food truck support, and a collaborative culinary community.

👉 Explore our kitchen spaces and services at www.floridachefsworkshop.com and see what’s possible when passion meets preparation.