Tea & Teaware
Tea & Teaware Resources
Support your local tea shops. The pandemic may have impacted the way they do business. Check their website, call, or contact them by email first to see if they are open and to confirm hours and operational changes.
Northern CA: Far Leaves, Berkeley, CA
Small tea shop on Shattuck Ave. Lovely atmosphere, a few snacks, and a great place for an afternoon tea break. Also offers limited supply of tea pots, tea ware & accessories.
Northern CA: Imperial Tea Court, Berkley or San Francisco (Ferry Building)
All encompassing tea tasting experience. Also offers limited menu and lovely teapots and tea ware. Great place for fresh, hand-pulled noodles.
Northern CA: Teance, Berkley, CA
Very knowledgeable tea connoisseurs facilitate leisurely, expert tea tasting. No food service, but lots of Chinese tea varieties, lovely tea pots, tea ware, accessories, and beautiful books to choose from.
Northern CA: Noodles Fresh, El Cerrito, CA
Great food & hot tea on the menu. Offers accommodations to many dietary limitations. Also a great place to shop for beautiful tea pots, Jiangxi porcelain tea ware & accessories.
Northern CA: 101 Tea Plantation, Fremont, CAAlthough this is a very large company, they have their own plantation in the high mountains of Taiwan.
This place has a huge inventory of bulk loose leaf and also packaged teas. They have a tasting bar and will brew tea at your request. They are located on the 2nd floor along with all sorts of household items including tea pots and cups. Located at 727 N Broadway Ste 102 Chinatown Los Angeles, CA 9001. (213) 626-7200
Southern CA: Ten Li Tea & Ginseng Company
Owned by a sweet lady from Taiwan. Has a variety of loose leaf teas. She is very knowledgeable about tea. Will brew a tea for you to taste before purchasing. Also serves tea at a tea bar. Has a selection of tea pots. Located at 17086 Magnolia St Fountain Valley, CA 92708. (714) 842-9859
Oregon: Tao of Tea, Portland, Oregon
Great selection of organic teas. Great Indian food. Love the ambiance. One of a kind.