Teance
1780 4th Street
Berkeley, CA
(510) 524-2832
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Hours
Retail Store M-Sun 10am-7pm
Retail Store M-Sun 10am-7pm
Teabar M-Sun 10am-6pm
Tea Service Sat Sun 11am-6pm
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Overview
Dedicated to introducing the experience of whole leaf, seasonal,
Dedicated to introducing the experience of whole leaf, seasonal,
hand harvested teas; Teance personally select these rare and limited batch teas directly from small tea growers across Asia. The subtle nuances and bold flavors are expertly steeped at the round tea bar, specifically designed for tasting flights of tea with friends. Whether new to whole leaf tea, or a connoisseur, come relax in a tranquil atmosphere and appreciate these treasured teas.
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Food: This is not the place to kick back and sip while chatting with friends. Teance is the place to come to try out that really rare and expensive tea you've had your eye on. Definitely the kind of place where black tea = Puer and assam/ceylon/etc. is referred to as red tea. The tea flights are expensive, but expertly brewed in gaiwans (sp?) and the quality of the tea in incomperable. You will not get leaves over 6 month old without a warning first. I have found the tea flights to be very educational. I hear they're serving food now but wouldn't know. They're almost always understaffed and can usually barely manage to serve the tea flight tasters, many of whom get turned away. Serving food would seem beyond their capabilities for the moment, even if there is a menu. Not a casual atmosphere, but everyone I've seen working there has been very friendly and certainly very knowledgable. |
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- Leilani 03/20/08 |
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Food:  Teance has excellent tea, and is beautifully designed. It's a really relaxing space, and most of the employees have a really deep understanding of tea. I recommend going here to explore a new type of tea, but not to stock your pantry for your daily cup. Try one of the tea flights, and you'll have a great time discussing the differences. Bring a friend to share your tasting with, the tea bar is inviting and communal. The only problem is sometimes you run into a tea snob employee, who is less friendly, but overall everyone is super friendly. The owner is also really enthusiastic, and it is a treat to talk with her about tea! |
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- Jame 02/24/08 |
