O-cha Tea Bar Edit

The place really reminds me of a bar as it seems strangers and friends all know each other while they come in and sit at the long bar table. Oftentimes complete strangers will share their teas and start conversations or I’ll hear patrons chatting in depth about tea with the staff. They also have a selection of kombucha on tap. They actually have a kombucha brew-master (which I had never heard of before) who used to be a beer-brewer and a kombucha that is made from a Jun, a rare strain of Scoby that eats honey.
The teas are selected by the owner who has visited the places and tea-growers, which is reflected in the price of the teas. On the wall are photos and stories about the artisans/farmers. The shelves display teaware ceramics by artisans and matcha accessories. I even saw a green tea stone grinder, looking similar to what they use for soybeans. The staff themselves are extremely knowledgeable about teas and it’s very impressive. You can buy a growler of kombucha, or bottles or even gallons, and I think it’s a fairly good deal especially if you’re like me and you prefer kombucha over beer.

I have been here once, and the atmosphere is great and the conversation is good. The owner is very pleasant and although it is on the other side of town from me, I need to make a point to get back here. Their tea is delicious !