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Tea & Tea Shops around US, LONDON & JAPAN
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items Top rated Tea shops & Tea recommendations found in USA, LONDON & JAPAN–Must try!
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Their No. 12 Le Hamel is a smoky, honeyed black tea that smells like a library in a good way. The yellow tins are also beautiful enough to keep on your shelf long after the tea is gone.
Bellocq treats tea like a perfume house. Their blends are inspi...
Bellocq Tea Atelier
Their Himalayan Black from the Jun Chiyabari estate in Nepal is a game changer. It has these natural notes of dark chocolate and plum—it’s the "steak" of the tea world.
Sebastian Beckwith spends months every year in Asia sourcing unblended, single-o...
In Pursuit of Tea
Their Sunstone black tea is the only thing that gets me through a cold morning. It’s got this wild, sweet-potato-meets-cocoa vibe that doesn't need a drop of milk. It’s punchy but super smooth.
The Indie Craft Roaster of Tea
Based in Chicago, these ...
Spirit Tea
Get their Oriental Beauty. It literally tastes like honeyed figs and roses. Also, if you’re ever in NYC, their pineapple linzer cookies are the "if you know, you know" snack of the tea world.
The Oolong Obsessives
Nestled in a tiny corner of the Wes...
Té Company
Their Old Tree Shu Puerh is unlike anything else. It’s earthy but clean, like walking through a damp forest after the rain. It’s the brand you buy when you want to be surprised by what tea can actually "do."
Experimental & Rare Harvests
Peter ...
Song Tea & Ceramics
London
Radical Transparency
This is the only shop I know that won't sell anything from a plantation larger than 15 acres. They focus on "Small Tea," meaning you get the name of the actual farmer on every tin.
Their Master’s Teas are insane. I tried a Roast...
Postcard Teas
The "Tea Lady’s" Private Stash
Founded by Henrietta Lovell, they source directly from tiny gardens in places like Malawi and the Himalayas. They supply the world’s best chefs (like Noma), but they stay small enough to keep the quality sky-high.
Get ...
Rare Tea Company Head Office
I'm obsessed with their Duck Shit Dan Cong (don't let the name scare you—it’s named after the soil!). It’s a Phoenix Oolong that smells like expensive perfume and stone fruits. Their website is basically a free masterclass.
The "Tea Education" Power...
Mei Leaf Teahouse
Japan
If you think you hate Matcha because it tastes like grass, you haven’t had their Sayaka blend. It’s creamy, rich, and has that "umami" kick that feels like a hug for your brain.
The Golden Standard of Matcha
Founded in 1717, Ippodo is basically the ...
Kyoto Main Store / Kaboku Tearoom
Their Matsuura no Tsuyu is the greenest tea you’ll ever see. Because it’s deep-steamed, the leaves break down into a cloudy, rich brew that feels more like a broth than a tea. It’s incredibly savory.
The Hidden Gem of the Highlands
While everyone ta...
Matsuura Seicha (松浦製茶メイワン店)
Try his Natural Cultivation Sencha. It doesn’t have that "fake" neon green color; it’s subtle, complex, and tastes like the actual mountain air in Shizuoka. It feels "clean" in a way mass-produced tea never does.
Naturally Grown & Pesticide-Free...
The Tea Crane (Tea Ceremony Kyoto)
Their Uji Homare Matcha is legendary. Most matcha sits in a warehouse for months; this stuff is so fresh it’s practically still vibrating. It has zero bitterness—just pure, creamy sweetness.
The "Farm-to-Flight" Freshness
Kettl is a bridge. They hav...
Fine Japanese Tea by Kettl – Kettl
Their Hojicha Gold Roast is my secret weapon for late-night cravings. Since it’s roasted, the caffeine is super low, and it tastes like a smoky, caramel dessert without any of the sugar.
The Masters of the Roast
Most brands try to do everything. Thi...
Hojicha Co. – Japanese Roasted Green Tea Crafted in Kyoto