Warm bakery interior with freshly baked pastries and tea service
Herndon's Favorite Tea House

Baked with intention. Served with soul.

Artisan breads, handcrafted pastries, and carefully sourced loose-leaf teas — made fresh daily in the heart of Herndon.

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Baker shaping artisan bread dough by hand
Steaming cup of loose-leaf tea beside a pastry
Est. Herndon

A quiet corner where time slows down

Velvet Tea began with a simple conviction: that the best moments happen slowly — over a loaf of bread baked until the crust sings, over a cup of tea steeped to perfection, over conversation that has no rush.

Nestled on Pine Street, we've built a space where the aroma of fresh butter and rising dough meets the calm ritual of a properly poured cup. Every item on our counter is made in-house, every blend chosen with care, every guest welcomed like a regular.

baked in-house daily
premium loose-leaf teas
made with local ingredients
open seven days a week

From our oven to your table

Every recipe is a small act of devotion. We bake the way our grandparents taught — slowly, patiently, with ingredients that taste like themselves.

Golden artisan sourdough loaves cooling on a wooden rack
Breads

Artisan Sourdough & Flatbreads

Wild-fermented loaves with crackling crusts and open crumb structures. Baked in batches throughout the night so they're ready when you walk in.

Assorted French pastries including croissants and danishes on a marble counter
Pastries

Butter Layers & Sweet Bites

Flaky croissants, cardamom buns, fruit tarts, and seasonal tarts — all laminated by hand each morning with European-style butter.

Elegant tea service with loose-leaf blends and delicate teacups
Tea

Loose-Leaf & Blended Creations

From single-origin greens to our signature Velvet Blend, every cup is steeped from whole leaves and paired with a house-made treat.

More than a bakery — a place to linger

We designed this space for the kind of moments that don't make it to Instagram but matter anyway: the quiet morning coffee, the afternoon catch-up, the Saturday treat you give yourself.

Cozy Interior

Warm woods, soft light, and plenty of room to settle in with a book or a long conversation.

Group Friendly

Whether it's a birthday brunch or a team meeting, we'll accommodate your party with care.

Order Ahead

Call us to reserve your favorites. We'll have them ready when you arrive — no waiting in line.

Local & Seasonal

Our menu shifts with the seasons, highlighting the best ingredients from nearby farms and producers.

Come sit with us

We're right on Pine Street in the heart of Herndon — easy to find, impossible to forget.

Address

714 Pine St, Herndon, VA 20170-4660

Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Your table is waiting

Stop by for a morning croissant, an afternoon tea, or a weekend loaf to take home. We'll have something warm ready for you.

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