Tea Embassy
900 Rio Grande St.
Austin, TX
512 330-9991
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Hours
Tue - Sat: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Overview
The Tea Embassy is quietly nestled in an historical home in downtown Austin, Texas. With a selection of over 150 fine loose teas from all over the world, you are sure to find a tea to match your cup of choice. Countless teapots of all styles are available for the practical tea drinker or teapot collector as well as tea accoutrements, gadgets, and tasty treats. Find thoughtful gifts as you shop the relaxing and tranquil house and sip complimentary samples from our teas of the day. You may also order a cup of any tea from our menu of over 200 teas and sit down in several seating areas, however, no milk/cream is served. Tea Embassy does not offer food service, but those seeking afternoon tea service can buy tickets to the monthly catered afternoon tea events, check website calendar for dates. The space is also available to rent for private parties, bridal showers, baby showers or special events for up to 30 guests.
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Food: Tea Embassy staff are so knowledgeable - and truly wonderful resources! I have enjoyed making a special trip to Tea Embassy each time I visit Austin! |
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- Rebecca Cragg 07/03/09 |
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Food: Looked like they have afternoon teas for particular occasions (Valentine's, Mother's day, etc.), rather than regularly scheduled. However, their gift shop was definitely worth spending some time to browse. |
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- Flora 01/06/09 |
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Food: The Tea Embassy is a 'must visit' place for tea fans living in or visiting Austin. The staff is very knowledgeable about their teas, and they are all passionate tea drinkers themselves. They usually have 3-5 teas brewed, so you can try them in the store. And there's a very relaxed counter atmosphere, where you can take your time ordering and asking about different teas. The teas are whole, loose leaf blends. My favorites are their Black Currant (flavored black - very good iced and everyone seems to like it), Jade Oolong, Capuccino Rooibus (flavored rooibus - excellent iced or hot and goes well with green melons), and Allergy Soother (herbal). Jonathon, one of the owners, often works the counter. He taught one section of a 3-part class, which included how to p... (more) |
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- Katie 12/01/08 |
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