Emilie's French Teas

Emilie’s French Teas is an owner-run French tea room at 8131 Wornall Rd in Waldo, opened in 2017 by Emilie Jackson (with her husband Alex) to recreate the tea-room afternoons she spent with her mother in France. It pours more than 70 loose-leaf teas — sold by the ounce at $7.50 to $15.00 — alongside fresh-baked madeleines, croissants and French pastries in a converted former bridal shop it shares with the Centered Spirit Holistic Center.¹²

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Description

A quiet, deliberately unplugged tea room on the south end of the Waldo corridor. The menu runs to more than 70 loose-leaf teas spanning cultures, plants, and intended benefits — black and pu’er, wulong, green, white, tisane, rooibos and honeybush, sourced from the French houses Dammann Frères and Les Jardins de Gaïa — served with fresh-baked French pastries.¹² The space is decorated with French music, books, rich drapery, and photographs from tea sites abroad, and offers optional infrared sauna sessions as an add-on — a wellness-forward pairing that reflects the shared building with Centered Spirit Holistic Center.

Ownership and history

Owner Emilie Jackson founded the tea room in 2017, modeling it on the French tea rooms she visited with her mother while living in France. She runs it with her husband, Alex. The business occupies a former bridal store at 8131 Wornall that Jackson reworked into the current tea room, a space it shares with the Centered Spirit Holistic Center. ^{3 4 5}

Menu

Last verified: 2026-08-13 · Source: Emilie’s own downloadable menu PDFs, linked from the Tea Room & Shop and Afternoon Tea pages on emiliesfrenchteas.com · URL: https://www.emiliesfrenchteas.com/tea-room-shop and https://www.emiliesfrenchteas.com/tea-party · Confidence: High

The tea room is walk-in Tuesday–Saturday; private afternoon tea is weekends by appointment only.¹²

Le Goûter — walk-in pastries

• Croissant — a classic buttery, flaky croissant, the perfect accompaniment to a pot of tea. Please allow 30 minutes to bake. ($5.00)
• Almond Croissant — a flaky croissant with frangipane (almond filling), and slivered almonds. Please allow 30 minutes to bake. ($5.50)
• Pain Au Chocolat — warm, flaky, buttery dough surrounds rich chocolate in this classic French pairing. Pairs well with fruits, flowery and malty teas. Please allow 30 minutes to bake. ($5.50)
• Chausson aux Pommes — warm, flaky, buttery dough surrounds an apple filling with apple chunks. Please allow 30 minutes to bake. ($5.50)
• Madeleine — French traditional buttery sponge cake. ($2.50)
• Cookies & Sponge Cakes ($3.50)

All selections available while supplies last; the menu directs guests to ask the server for availability, options and price.⁶

Loose-leaf teas

Sold by the ounce, $7.50 to $15.00 per ounce.¹ The house sells premium French tea brands — Les Jardins de Gaïa and Dammann Frères — from organic farming and guaranteed free of pesticide residues.¹ Descriptions below are the tea room’s own.

Black (aka red) and pu’er

• 4 Fruits Rouges — black tea flavored with cherry, strawberry, raspberry and red currant.
• AniChaï — black tea naturally flavored with Indian spices of ginger, cloves, red peppercorn, and cardamom.
• Caramel Toffee — black tea and rosehip peel blend flavored with caramel and chocolate.
• Darjeeling G.O.F.P SF — summer black tea combining leaves from selected gardens with notes of almond and ripe peach.
• Earl Grey — blend of black teas scented with a fine bergamot from Calabria, Italy.
• Jardin Bleu — flavored black tea with rhubarb and wild strawberry with a sprinkling of cornflower and sunflower petals.
• Nilgiri Orchid — well-rounded liquor exudes hints of chocolate and prunes which leave a sweet lingering taste on the palate.
• Mélange Anglais Supérieur — a blend of Chinese, Ceylan and Darjeeling tea with slightly sweet, fruity, woody and roasted notes.
• Smokey Lapsang — this tea’s assertive smoky fragrance becomes milder, subtler and even delicate after infusion.
• Strong Breakfast — the full-bodied/malty character of Assam combined with the woodiness of Ceylon and the fruity/spicy notes of Darjeeling gives a tea with a frank taste.
• Vanille — a smooth, slightly sweet tea with biscuity notes.
• Babouchka — a marriage of black teas scented with citrus essential oils, including a lovely touch of bergamot.
• C’est un Secret — a pu’er with a woody and gourmet bouquet. Caramel and hazelnut mingle subtly in this secretive tea.
• Dhyāna Feu — a blend of pu’er and black tea; this recipe adds grapefruit and chili, for warmth and sweetness.
• Full Moon Spirit FTGFOP1 FF — a Spring Darjeeling with delectable notes of mowed grass, wild flowers and green almond.
• Instants Sauvages — a blend of black tea and honeybush with bits of cocoa bark and hazelnut.
• Jasmine Golden Pearls — scented with freshly cut jasmine flowers, this unique tea is soft and round with intense floral flavors combined with malty and chocolatey caramel notes.
• Persian Love — a faintly smoked black tea, scented with bergamot and blended with rose and lavender.
• Rendez-Vous Amoureux — a blend of black tea flavors with lychee and pear, complemented by sweet notes of osmanthus.
• Rock Your Brain — spicy notes of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, juniper, fennel, and black pepper play with mandarin, marigold and rose.
• Selimbong FTGFOP1 FF — a Spring darjeeling from a garden famed for its Demeter-certified teas. The long-lasting and particularly well-balanced brew delivers gourmet flavors of pistachio, rhubarb and spices.
• Summer Vibration — a blending of black and green teas form the base, accompanied by lemongrass, pink berries and mango.
• Taj Mahal — a well-rounded and slightly spicy black tea, elevated by blackberry and vanilla flavors.
• Thé de l’Avent — combines the richness of cacao with the warmth of cinnamon, balanced with the sweet notes of vanilla.

Wulong (oolong)

• Caramel Au Beurre Salé — buttery wulong tea with the sweet and salty notes of caramel.
• Dhyāna Terre — wulong tea blend will bring you in touch with the earth while ginger and turmeric lift your heart.
• Volupte d’Orient — this recipe delivers intoxicating sweet, floral flavors on a base of wulong, with just a hint of bitterness.
• Premier Flocons — enveloping and round, accented by cocoa and raspberry notes as well as cinnamon, rose, and vanilla.
• Ruby Wulong — the infusion will enchant you with its delectable aroma of freshly baked brioche and complex flavors which are sweet and woody, reminiscent of licorice.
• Sticky Rice — wulong from northern Thailand is blended with Nuo Mi Xiang leaves, giving it notes of steamed sticky rice.
• Tea for the Ocean — a deeply aromatic oolong boasting lemon and ginger top notes with rosemary and pepper undertones.

Green

• Bali — jasmine green tea with bold aromas of lychee, grapefruit, blood peach and rose.
• Genmaicha — sencha green tea, roasted rice and puffed rice that give a liquor with hints of grassy, marine and roasted.
• Gunpowder or Tea Pearls — lively and vegetal green tea.
• Jaune Lemon — green tea and lemongrass, scented with lime, sweet lemon, and ginger.
• Mandarin Jasmin — a green and strongly perfumed jasmine tea. A perfect cup to enjoy alongside Chinese cuisine.
• Nilgiri Slender — a pleasant toasty aroma complimenting the sweet lingering after-taste.
• Nuit À Versailles — flavors of an orchard with notes of bergamot, kiwi, yellow peach, orange blossom, and violet.
• L’Oriental — green tea with the fruity aromas of passion fruit, wild peach, and wild strawberry.
• Dhyāna Air — a cooling green tea with the floral flavors of violet, buchu, rose, and elderflower.
• Earl Green — green tea and bergamot blend so naturally in this flavorsome tea.
• Parfum de Médina — a blend of green tea and spearmint. This tea is reminiscent of the national drink of North Africa.
• Pretty Lady — a blend of black and green teas with strawberry, lychee, and rose.
• Pomme de Noël — festive green tea with apple, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and pink peppercorns.
• Tamaryokucha — this Japanese green tea is appreciated for its zesty, nutty flavors and the subtle roasted notes of its oven-firing process.
• Une Nuit À Goa — the heady, milky coconut flavors contrast with the deliciously refreshing lemongrass and spices.
• Matcha Tradition — a brightly vegetal and aromatic matcha with umami. Handpicked in Kyushu, Japan.
• Silver Matcha — a luxurious and vibrant green matcha. Sweet and subtle notes of salted butter, nuts, and chocolate.

White

• Passion De Fleurs — white tea blended with rose, apricot and passion fruit.
• Thé Blanc D’Anji — single origin white tea, exclusively harvested during only one or two weeks a year.
• A Woman’s Dream — a white tea with the timeless flavors of vanilla-tinged peach and mango.
• Come On Baby — on a base of white tea, sensual notes of jasmine, orange blossom, and vanilla will stir your senses.
• Dhyāna Water — a blend of white and jasmine green tea and lemongrass, scented with tulsi, licorice, rose, and amaranth.
• Dragon’s Tail — a rare white tea from northern Vietnam.
• Jasmine Phoenix Dragons Pearl — tea leaves from the top of the mountain are delicately formed into pearls and scented with jasmine.
• Le Secret Des Muses — a tender sliver bud flavored with elderberry, raspberry, and lemon.

Tisanes and herbal infusions

• Camomille — sweet and fruity infusion with notes of pineapple and honey.
• Menthe Poivrée — peppermint harvested before flowering.
• Nuit D’Été — fruit infusion blend of hibiscus, apple and rosehip. Flavored with raspberry, strawberry and cream.
• Bonne Mine — harvested in the summer, this blend of fennel, cinnamon, hibiscus, violet, ginger, verbena and stevia will help combat stress.
• Boutons de Roses — these Damask rosebuds have been dried in the sun to preserve their fragrance and delicate color.
• Comme une Caresse — organic botanicals and spices with honeybush and cardamom giving notes of honey, citrus, finished with cardamom, ginger and anise.
• Dhyāna Sérénité — this tea has a base of honeybush flowers, moringa, and buchu. Citrus flavors accent the sweet floral notes to carry you into serenity.
• Ecorces de Cacao — grown in Peru, these cacao husks are aromatic and make for a sweet, velvety and decadent infusion.
• Feu de Bois — fruit infusion with apple, cinnamon, rosehip, hibiscus and almonds, highlighted with a subtle spicy note.
• Lapacho — its lightly woody, vanilla-flavored decoction is renowned for boosting the immune system, improving blood circulation and for its draining and antioxidant effects.
• Le Secret de Miss Bikini — orange peel, cinnamon, coriander, lemon balm, ginger, fennel, mugwort, rosebuds, and vanilla.
• Maman Baby — a blend of caraway, fennel and anise to help increase milk supply and soothe muscle spasms.
• Masala pour Tchai — created with respect for tradition, masala is inspired by an Indian Ayurvedic recipe composed exclusively of spices (cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, cloves and cardamom).
• Powerful — the woody flavor of maté, the zing of lemongrass, and the sweetness of rose combined for an invigorating taste.
• Prends ton Temps — verbena, lemongrass, lemon balm, chamomile, and lavender blend to promote relaxation and sleep.
• Terre d’Afrique — cinnamon and lemongrass are enhanced by chili and black pepper for an intensely warm experience.
• Repas Relax — rosemary, fennel, coriander, and lavender come together to stimulate the digestive system.

Rooibos and honeybush

• Citrus Rooibos — the South African plant rooibos mingles with the acidulous flavor of lemon, clementine, orange, and kola.
• Rooibos Vert — a delicate, non-oxidized rooibos (giving it a green color) from the Western Cape of South Africa.
• Rooibos Sauvage — these fine red needles result in a beautiful golden-red tisane with a powerful flavor. Theine free, low in tannins, and from the Wupperthal project in South Africa.
• Un Printemps chez les San — a raspberry and cocoa blend with velvety rooibos for a comforting and delicious combination.
• Fleurs de Honeybush — the exotic floral notes of this rare full bloom honeybush will remind you of a flower market.

Private afternoon tea (weekends, by reservation)

Parties of 6 minimum to 12 maximum, in the private room, in 90-minute seatings at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 or 2:00. Two set menus; items may be swapped without notice. All teas can also be ordered à la carte.²

• Menu Goûter — bread: croissant (1). Sweet: European mini pastry assortment (3) — canelé (1), pastry of the day (1), French macaron (1), each guest getting a different flavor. Served with two teapots for every two people. ($32.00 per person, plus tax and 25% service fee)
• Menu Gourmand — savory: Mediterranean-style mini quiches and roll assortment (4) — one artichoke and sundried tomatoes, one peppers olives & feta, one spinach & cheese, one raspberry & brie filo puff. Bread: croissant (1). Sweet: European mini pastry assortment (3) — French macaron (1, each guest a different flavor), pastry of the day (1), canelés (1). Served with one teapot per person. ($45.00 per person, plus tax and 25% service fee)

Retail and services

• Loose-leaf tea, teawares and tea gifts — sold in the shop and shipped nationwide through the first-party online store; free domestic ground shipping over $75.⁷
• Tea classes and events — public and private classes offered through the year.¹
• Infrared sauna therapy with tea — by appointment, booked through the co-located Centered Spirit; price.⁸

Note: the two menu links on the Tea Room & Shop page are labelled in reverse of their contents — the link captioned “Walk-in Tea Menu” opens the pastry-and-tea brochure and the one captioned “Walk-in Pastries’ Menu” opens the Le Goûter pastry price list. Footnotes below cite each file by what it actually contains.

Links

• Official site: https://www.emiliesfrenchteas.com/
• Tea Room & Shop (hours + menu PDFs): https://www.emiliesfrenchteas.com/tea-room-shop
• Afternoon Tea booking: https://www.emiliesfrenchteas.com/tea-party
• Online shop: https://www.emiliesfrenchteas.com/s/shop
• Phone: (816) 225-9393 ¹
• Waldo KC listing: https://www.waldokc.org/businesses/emilies-french-teas/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emiliesfrenchteas/

Sources

Footnotes

1. Emilie’s French Teas — first-party walk-in tea brochure PDF, linked from the Tea Room & Shop page (accessed 2026-08-13) (linked from emiliesfrenchteas.com) — asserts: the full loose tea, tisane, rooibos and honeybush list with the tea room’s own tasting descriptions; loose leaf teas sold by the ounce at $7.50–$15.00 per ounce; tea room hours Tuesday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; private tea parties weekends by reservation, minimum party of 6; public and private tea classes and events; nationwide shipping; address 8131 Wornall Road, KCMO 64114; phone 816.225.9393; brands Les Jardins de Gaïa and Dammann Frères, from organic farming and guaranteed free of pesticide residues; tagline “Tea is as complex and fascinating as wine — Emilie.” ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵ ↩⁶ ↩⁷

2. Emilie’s French Teas — Afternoon Tea / tea party page and its first-party set-menu PDF (accessed 2026-08-13) — menu PDF: emiliesfrenchteas.com — asserts: private tea parties weekends only, by appointment, private room seating 6–12; 90-minute seatings at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00; Menu Goûter $32 per person and Menu Gourmand $45 per person, both plus sales tax and a 25% service fee; the itemized contents of each set menu; Goûter served with two teapots per two people, Gourmand with one teapot per person; more than 70 types of loose leaf tea available à la carte; no food-allergy accommodation offered. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

3. The Pitch — “Drink This Now: Tea time at Emilie’s French Teas.” — asserts: owner Emilie Jackson, French tea-room concept, 50+ teas, madeleines, 4 Fruits Rouges, converted bridal store shared with Centered Spirit, infrared sauna add-on. ↩

4. Waldo KC (Waldo Area Business Association) business listing — Emilie’s French Teas — asserts: Waldo-member business, 8131 Wornall Rd address, founded 2017 by Emilie Jackson with husband Alex. ↩

5. Yelp — Emilie’s French Teas, 8131 Wornall Rd, Kansas City — asserts: address, currently listed/operating (updated January 2026). ↩

6. Emilie’s French Teas — “Le Goûter” first-party walk-in pastry price list PDF, linked from the Tea Room & Shop page (accessed 2026-08-13) (linked from emiliesfrenchteas.com) — asserts: croissant $5.00; almond croissant $5.50; pain au chocolat $5.50; chausson aux pommes $5.50; madeleine $2.50; cookies & sponge cakes $3.50; 30-minute bake time on the viennoiserie; “all selections available while supplies last.” ↩

7. Emilie’s French Teas — first-party online shop and shipping policy (accessed 2026-08-13) — shipping policy: emiliesfrenchteas.com — asserts: first-party Square-backed store selling loose leaf tea by the ounce, matcha and matcha sets, teawares, tea cups, pots and sets, and tea by French brands (Dammann Frères, Les Jardins de Gaïa); free domestic ground shipping on orders over $75; customer service e-mail bonjour@emiliesfrenchteas.com and phone (816) 225-9393 ext. 2, Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. CST. ↩

8. Emilie’s French Teas — Sauna Therapy and Tea page (accessed 2026-08-13) — asserts: full-spectrum infrared sauna therapy offered by appointment using Sunlighten Solocarbon equipment, booked through Centered Spirit’s Jane booking page (centeredspirit.janeapp.com); no price is published. ↩