Dragons Don't Drink Tea (Except This One): A Cozy Fantasy Novella

by B. Powell

In the sleepy village of Fernhollow, a secret is brewing in the local tea shop… and it’s large, scaly, and smells faintly of cinnamon.

Edda Bramble likes her life just orderly, quiet, and free of nonsense. But her carefully curated world is thrown into chaos when she discovers a gentle, tea-loving dragon hiding among her oolong sacks. He’s a fugitive, on the run from a past he can’t escape, and he’s chosen her pantry as his sanctuary.

Reluctantly, Edda agrees to hide him, but her secret becomes a village-wide conspiracy when the menacing Dragon Guard arrives, determined to capture their prize. To protect the kind-hearted dragon, the entire village must come together in a flurry of fake festivals, pastry-based distractions, and a whole lot of heart.

Dragons Don't Drink Tea is a cozy fantasy that will warm you like your favorite cup of tea. It’s a story about a grumpy shopkeeper, a lonely dragon, and the extraordinary power of a small town coming together to protect one of their own. If you love stories of found family, quirky characters, and low-stakes magic, you’ll adore this heartwarming novella.

92 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2025

Reviews

[Patricia Munn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dragons Don't Drink Tea

What a lovely story. It is filled with angst, character, and, comic relief. I look forward to more from this author with or without Corwin.

[Laís Gonçalves · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute!

[Sarah A · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful novella for anyone who loves dragons and tea

Beautiful fantasy novella - what happens to a lonely tea-shop owner in a small village when she finds a dragon in her pantry.
This is just such a delightful little story - inspiring, clever and tastes divine!

[Cat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and cozy audible book.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I needed a short and sweet read to finish off the year. I found this gem completely by accident and I’m so glad that I did. It tells the story of a cinnamon scented dragon and an old lady grieving the loss of her husband who takes him in. It’s well written and gives you a sense of the true meaning behind “it takes a village.” The story gave me moments of laughter and moments of quiet sadness. I wish I could read it for the first time again, but I’ll definitely be reading this book again.

[Janna Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure joy for an afternoon

Imagine stumbling upon a dragon in your tea closet! You have a perfectly good routine built around not remembering your joy . A steady, predictable life to compensate from a deep loss you can't seem give forward from. And there in the middle of your tea shop pantry is a dragon..whatever to do. He does seem a good sort of fellow, but what to do with him?

Edda Brumble"s heart melts a little. Then all chaos breaks out and the whole town gets involved. You just have to read this one to share the fun😀

[Felicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute

If u like tea nd dragons ull like this lil book. Its a cute lil story. It was a great small read