Tea Places Archives - Tea for Me Please

Travel ► January 5, 2026

Tea Places: Bikouen

Bikouen is a tea shop located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward that offers Yabunouchi tea ceremony experiences. I enjoyed my visit and would definitely recommend it.

Travel ► December 1, 2025

Tea Places: Tsuen

I squeezed in a quick visit to Tsuen during a day trip to Uji. It is the oldest continuously running tea house in Japan and must-visit place if you're nearby.

Travel ► October 27, 2025

Tea Places: Baisa Nakamura

Baisa Nakamura is an experimental cafe and mini tea factory in Uji, Japan. Their unique method of freezing leaves for later processing was fascinating to see.

Travel ► October 20, 2025

Tea Places: Jinjiro

One of my favorite places in Uji was Jinjiro, a shop and factory run by a 6th-generation tea farmer. His passion for traditional tea production was inspiring.

Travel ► September 29, 2025

Tea Places: Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store

The Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store was one of my first stops when I arrived in Japan. It has been on my bucket list for a while, and I'm so glad that I went!

Travel ► October 14, 2024

Tea Places: Cha &

I recently visited Cha &, a new tea bar in NYC's Lower East Side. They have a modern approach that makes tea fun and approachable. The tea flight is a must try!

Travel ► December 18, 2023

Where to Get Matcha in NYC

One of the things I love about visiting New York City is how accessible high-quality matcha is. Here is everywhere that I recommend getting matcha in NYC.

Travel ► July 11, 2023

Tea Places: Tea-for-All

Tea-for-All is an adorable shop you'll find in the Trenton Farmers Market in Lawrence Township, NJ. From loose leaf to delicious cups to go, it's a must visit!

Travel ► September 16, 2021

Tea Places: Wing On Wo

Wing on Wo is a family-run business that is one of the oldest operating stores in NYC's Chinatown. It is also one of my favorite places to find teaware.

Travel ► September 9, 2021

Tea Places: Kettl Flagship Cafe Brooklyn

Kettl opened a beautiful new cafe in Brooklyn. This amazing space is a must-visit for anyone who loves matcha or Japanese teas. I'm so glad I made the trip!

Travel ► November 19, 2018

Where to Have Tea in Savannah, GA

I just returned from Savannah, GA and I was pleasantly surprised at how much tea I found. There's more than just sweet tea to be had!

Travel ► April 30, 2018

A Bachelorette Surprise at Epcot

My bridesmaids surprised me with a trip to Orlando, Florida. We took a tea tour in Epcot and I just had to share the experience.

Travel ► April 23, 2018

Nested on a quiet block in the East Village, you'll find a shop that brings Japanese culture and delicious matcha to NYC. Tea master Souheki Mori will gracefully whisk you up a bowl of usucha. Pair it with traditional sweets for a truly authentic experience.