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New teas for V-Day! - https://mailchi.mp/7ed85f79c740/new-teas-for-v-day
Check out these goodies to share with your pal-entine's day people

It's our 5th Birthday Sale! - https://mailchi.mp/1397219fb9d9/its-our-5th-birthday-sale
Come celebrate with us in the shop this weekend and don't miss our biggest sale of the year online or in-store!

The wait is over. Japanese teas have arrived! - https://mailchi.mp/0dbf8df92c67/introducing-the-elemental-tea-series-7907240
Thank you so so so much for being so patient while the teas make their way here. Back in stock: Asatsuyu, Tamaryokucha, Kamairicha and introducing Shinmi Sencha!

WE'RE OFFERING TASTINGS AGAIN!!!
I'm a little nervous, so we're starting small, with 4 people at a time, once a week. The first tasting will be THIS FRIDAY at 1pm, and will be focused on different styles of Chinese Red Teas.
Next week we will be focusing on Chinese Green Teas, and we'll keep going from there.
You can reserve you space online now, check it out!
If it seems like there's more interest I'll start adding more days!!!

Today we officially reopened the shop after 14 months of being closed. It was so great seeing so many half faces, old and new! We're now open every Wednesday-Sunday 11-6 for tea service. Hope to see some of you soon!!!

TOMORROW! Catch us at serving up FREE samples of delicious tea to complement all your mochi must-haves. The teas we'll be serving will also be on sale if you want to start holiday shopping early... See you all tomorrow 🎉🎉🎉

They're here! This has been in the works for a LONG time, and we finally launched our Tea Essences. Have you ever wanted to just have your life smell like tea? That succulent aroma of the empty cup that just gets sweeter and sweeter?
Well, we bottled it. 100% pure steam distilled tea essence, extracted from some of our most popular, highest quality teas.
🍃Spray it on your skin when you need a refresher
🍃 Spray it inside whenever it's smelling funky
🍃 Literally spray bad moods away... It works
There's 3 available now and we're working on more!

Four years ago today we opened the doors of our shop for the first time. It's a little bittersweet celebrating this year since we've been closed for so long due to Covid, but we're still here and I still want to thank you for being a part of it all.
The shop is very sentimental for me. Not only did I build nearly everything in there (with the help of friends of course), but I raised Rowan there for his first year on this planet. We've created something in this space that's more than the sum of it's parts. Sure, it's a shop, there's people, and we drink tea, but there's also an energy and community that's evolved into a second family for me.
Every year on this day I discount everything as a thank you. This year is rough on us for sure, but it's been rough all around and I feel like everyone could use a little extra tea in their lives right now.
So whether you need to stock up on your favorites, or want to use this opportunity to branch out and try something new, or if you've had your eye on a special teapot for a while, this weekend is for you.... TREAT YOURSELF!!!
oh yeah, you can also send tea to friends all over the country by shipping to multiple addresses now, so you can share the love too!

2020 ASATSUTU ORGANIC just arrived today!!! Making it 20% off until midnight, for all you die-hard fans who've been waiting so patiently ❤️🌱❤️

HEADS UP! you can now pre-order some of our most popular spring teas on the website. They'll be arriving late April through May and you'll be first in line to get em! Plus, it's a great way to help us fund inventory purchases since we had to close the shop and have seen a massive reduction in Wholesale orders, which usually fund these purchases. As new arrival dates become more clear I'll add more pre-order options for you!
The spring samples are flowing in and it's giving me life right now! What kinds of new tea would you like us to carry this year? I can't bring in as many new ones as I'd like, but will definitely take your wishes into consideration!!!

My happy place in Tieguanyin heaven!

Don’t forget, we’re open every day of the week to take care of you! Even while I’m gone there’s a spectacular team of tea wizards at the shop to guide you on your tea quest.

Heaven is a place on earth

Enjoying some of that Menghai Ba Ba Ching Sheng cake. Probably the only time in my life I’ll get to taste some of this incredibly aged 1988 cake of fame.

ZOOM IN!!! This is the Bee Immortal tree in Manjing. You will see it is covered with bee hives. This is an Animist village and each year when 70% of the bees return to this tree they know it is time for the tea to flush and the new year is celebrated. I caught the celebration last year but was a little too late this year. Spending time with this tree is indescribable. There is so much that is not understood about the way this world works, but I’m becoming more ok with the unknowing, which is very liberating. A rant by ali.

Sorry for the radio silence... been admiring old growth tea trees in the Jingmai mountains in Yunnan but I’ll start posting photos now!

DON’T FORGET WE’RE HERE FOR YOU 7 DAYS A WEEK NOW!
11-7 Monday-Saturday
11-6 Sunday
Photo by the talented .jz

Our first Monday open! Check out our beautiful spread of scones and Mochi muffins!

UPDATE: we’re holding off a bit to open 7 days. It’ll happen soon though! Working on ironing out schedules and hiring some new folks to fill out the tea-m! Get in touch if you or any tea lovers you know are interested.

Accepting applications now 20-30 hours a week. Must have a love of tea, extreme customer service skillz, be personable and fun to be around and have a flexible schedule. Email resumes to: [email protected] or better yet, come in and say hi!

It’s happening! We listened to everyone’s requests and will be open 7 days a week starting Wednesday.
Mon-Sat: 11-7, Sun: 11-6
Looking forward to seeing y’all everyday!

You guys!!! This is happening on Friday and space is limited! Get on the list now or you’re gonna miss out. will be in town and performing, I’ll be serving teas and will be blessing us all with her magical herbal essences. I can’t stress enough how beautiful this space is (its in an old church in point Richmond) so you won’t wanna miss out! Get in touch with for tickets and info!!!

BLACK HONEY OOLONG IS BACK!!!! Can’t seem to keep this one on the shelf because everyone loves it so much. In the shop and on the website.

Awa Bancha coming atcha! This tea is different from anything you’ve had before and goes through a process of lacto fermentation, giving it a distinct tart flavor and endless health benefits! It’ll be available in the shop as soon as I get back and will be available for wholesale soon!!!

Tea season is upon us! Time to stock up on tea and get cozy.

I love the way the shop looks when it gets dark early. Outside looking in to our little tasting room bar.... get in touch to schedule a private tasting....

I hope you can join us for our 1 year anniversary party this Saturday, October 14!