Have you noticed that tea shops are becoming more and more popular across the US? Once the preserve of Europeans and the Far East, the beverage’s benefits are being enjoyed by an increasing number of Americans, with new establishments popping up in every city.
The question is, where are the best tea shops experiences in the US? Come with us on a journey around North America, visiting some of the most amazing tea experiences there are.
New York – Cha-An Teahouse
If you are looking for an authentic Japanese tea experience, complete with paper lamps and Japanese dress, then Cha-An Teahouse in New York will likely delight you. Offering an eclectic selection of Japanese teas, including Hoijcha, Genmaicha or Uji Matcha, there’s much to enjoy.
They provide a wide selection of confectionaries to enjoy your tea, too, for the complete tea shop experience. It’s an establishment that’s well worth your time.
Boston – Mandarin Oriental Teahouse
The next of the tea shops we look at is in Boston, Massachusetts, and it’s one that offers tea selections that change with the seasons. During the early part of the year, you’ll see more sweet and fruity varieties on offer, with savory options becoming more common in late Summer and Autumn.
They’re also famed for their chocolate fountain, so if it’s a spot of indulgence you’re after, this is the venue for you.
Colorado – Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
We move North now, illustrating that great tea experiences can be had away from the East and West coasts of America. The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse offers a wide food menu that’s complemented by more than 100 tea varieties.
The shop gets its name from Boulder’s twin city in Tajikistan – Dushanbe, and the tea on offer is not just numerous but also of the highest quality. Their patio is also rather nice, weather permitting.
Washington DC – Miro Teahouse
We visit our nation’s capital now, as we travel to Seattle and Miro Tea House. This is one of the more cosy tea shops around, and it offers in excess of 150 loose teas to enjoy there and then, or on a takeaway basis, to consume in the comfort of your own home.
The atmosphere here is one that you’re not likely to forget in a hurry, particularly if you visit the place in the early evening.
Portland, Oregon, Smith Teamaker Teahouse
Having provided teas for restaurants and hotels across the country, you’ll likely be familiar with the Smith Teamaker brand. While this one is not so much a tea shop as a tasting house (one of two in the city), it offers a tea-drinking experience that isn’t to be sniffed at.
They’re an establishment that offers an incredible variety of blends, so there’s plenty to work through, and if you’re in the mood for a spot of education on the subject, they offer tours of the factory each Friday, as well as classes on all things tea.
Visit One of the Many Tea Shops Today
Of course, tea is a beverage that can be enjoyed anywhere, but we believe that everyone should sample it in the best possible settings to truly understand the magic of tea. We hope that our blog helps you find the best establishments near you.