LT Steepa guide

On this page
  1. Watch the 2-minute setup
  2. Section patterns (Pro)
  3. Page layouts (Pro)
  4. Demo content to replace
  5. Photo guide
  6. Colour styles

Watch the 2-minute setup

Install LT Steepa, import the demo pages, make it yours and run the launch checklist.

LT Steepa is a block theme for tea rooms, tea shops and tea houses. See it live in the demo.

Section patterns (Pro)

PatternUse it for
Hero with afternoon tea cardLight hero with headline, buttons and highlights, next to an arched teapot photo with sitting times, party sizes and a Reserve afternoon tea button.
Ways to visitEight cards with icons: a pot of tea, afternoon tea, cakes, light lunch, tea to take home, tastings, private hire and gift cards.
Tea menuBlack, green and white, oolong and herbal teas with origin tags, dotted leaders, prices per pot and brewing notes.
Afternoon teaStand photo with the three tiers explained, three framed cards (cream tea, classic, little ones’ tea) and a reserve button.
Cakes and light lunchArched cake photo, cakes and lunch dishes with V, VG and GF tags, the dietary key and allergen notes.
Shop online teaserShort shop text with a checklist and button, next to four product cards with example prices.
Tea tastings and workshopsDeep jade band with sample events, an enquiry button and a tasting photo.
Our storyArched tea room photo, the story and a checklist.
GallerySix portrait photos with captions and an Instagram link.
Our teamOwner, baker and tea room manager with arched photos and one line each.
Guest reviewsThree review cards (use real reviews only).
Frequently asked questionsReserving, allergies and special diets, groups, gift cards, children and cancellations.
Opening hours and locationOpening hours, afternoon tea sittings, address, phone and a map with directions.
Contact cardsCall, email and visit cards.
Gift card bannerBlush strip promoting gift cards.
Reserve call to actionJade band with reserve and phone buttons.
LT Steepa tea menu section with origin tags and prices

Page layouts (Pro)

  • Home page: the complete homepage.
  • Menu page: afternoon tea, the tea menu, the shop teaser, cakes and light lunch, tastings and FAQ.
  • About page: our story, tastings, gallery, team and reviews.
  • Contact page: contact cards, gift card banner and opening hours with map.

Demo content to replace

  • Phone (555) 016-4565, email [email protected] and the Willow Walk address (header, footer, contact sections).
  • Opening hours and afternoon tea sittings (top bar, hero card, footer, hours section) and the party sizes in the hero card.
  • Every tea, tag and example price in the tea menu; the three afternoon teas; cakes and lunch dishes with their dietary tags; the four shop products.
  • The allergens your kitchen uses (cakes section and FAQ); the tasting events; team names, roles and photos; the six gallery photos; sample guest reviews.
  • The “Reserve” buttons: link them to your reservation system. “Visit the online shop”: link it to your shop. “Follow us on Instagram”: point it to your own profile.

Keep the allergen note and only mark an item vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free (or a tea caffeine-free) when you have checked it. Prices in the demo are examples. Do not add health claims about tea, or ratings, awards or certifications your tea room does not have.

Photo guide

Replace the illustrations and placeholder portraits with your own photos: select the image in the editor, then Replace. These sizes look sharp on large screens without slowing the site down.

ImageShapeUpload sizeTips
Hero teapot photoPortrait 4:5, arched top1000 × 1250 pxA pot being poured or a cup on the table, shot from a low angle. Keep the cup in the upper right: the arch trims the top corners and the afternoon tea card covers the bottom left.
Tea room photo (Our story)Landscape 5:4, arched top1600 × 1280 pxYour tea room in daylight, a window table or the counter.
Afternoon tea photoLandscape 5:41600 × 1280 pxA full three-tier stand on a table, with the teapot beside it.
Cake photoPortrait 4:5, arched top1000 × 1250 pxA whole cake or the cake counter, with the cake in the lower middle.
Tasting photoLandscape 5:41600 × 1280 pxTasting cups or bowls of dry leaves side by side.
Team photosPortrait 4:5, arched top800 × 1000 pxHead and shoulders with space above the head, same light for everyone.
Gallery (6 photos)Portrait 4:51000 × 1250 pxYour own teapots, scones, leaves and tea room. Similar light and tableware make the grid look calm.
Map pictureLandscape 3:21600 × 1040 pxA screenshot of your map, or keep the illustration; the button links to Google Maps.
Blog featured imagesLandscape 3:21600 × 1067 pxShown on the blog cards and at the top of each post.
Logo (header and footer)Wide or squareAt least 200 px tall, PNG with a transparent background or SVGShown about 44 px tall. Set it in Appearance → Editor: select the logo block.
Site iconSquare512 × 512 pxThe small icon in browser tabs. Settings → General → Site Icon.
  • Save photos as JPEG or WebP and keep each file under about 300 KB (a free tool such as squoosh.app does this).
  • WordPress crops to the shape for you: select the image → Crop in the toolbar to choose which part shows.
  • Fill in the Alternative text of each photo (for example “Our reception desk”) for accessibility and Google.
  • Only use photos you own or have permission for. Ask clients before you publish photos of them.

Colour styles

Default (jade and blush), Matcha, Earl Grey and Rooibos. Try them in the live demo with the colour dots in the top bar.