Teahouses [[& loose tea leaves) in the city of Detroit

[English]

Thanks, Downtown lady! I will call the Whitney this afternoon. From the description it seems more like they've got things set up for fancy tea parties. I'm hoping for a place to sample and purchase.

Am heading out to EM right now to catch the Tuesday market. Looseleaf tea seems like something that R. Hirt might sell, or maybe Rocky Peanut. I'll report on what I find.

If any would-be entrepreneurs are looking for a cool business idea, I think that a full service tea house would fit the bill. A wide selection of teas, tastings, and a few tables for those who might like to sip would be just great. I loved the Tea Haus in A2 because until this year, Cake Nouveau was right next door. You could get a cupcake and sip tea in either place -- the owners encouraged people to sit wherever there was room. It was lovely.

So maybe something like it would work near a bakery or a sandwich shop... maybe in Midtown near Avalon? Anyway, just sharing something that I usually leave the city to buy... should probably log off & head out.

[JBMcB]

Not in Detroit proper, but Goldfish tea in Royal Oak has a pretty good selection. Seems pricey, though. Great atmosphere.

Isn't there a tea/coffee place in Eastern Market? Or am I thinking of Rafal's?

[epiphany]

Thanks, Downtown lady! I will call the Whitney this afternoon. From the description it seems more like they've got things set up for fancy tea parties. I'm hoping for a place to sample and purchase.

Am heading out to EM right now to catch the Tuesday market. Looseleaf tea seems like something that R. Hirt might sell, or maybe Rocky Peanut. I'll report on what I find.

If any would-be entrepreneurs are looking for a cool business idea, I think that a full service tea house would fit the bill. A wide selection of teas, tastings, and a few tables for those who might like to sip would be just great. I loved the Tea Haus in A2 because until this year, Cake Nouveau was right next door. You could get a cupcake and sip tea in either place -- the owners encouraged people to sit wherever there was room. It was lovely.

So maybe something like it would work near a bakery or a sandwich shop... maybe in Midtown near Avalon? Anyway, just sharing something that I usually leave the city to buy... should probably log off & head out.

If a tea room were to open in downtown Detroit I would probably move back in a flash. These are the types of businesses that Detroit lacks that seem prevalent in other cities. Detroit desperately needs more stuff like this.

I would really love to see a place that not only serves fine loose leaf teas, but also bubble teas and fun snacks or bento style lunches and sushi. If I had the money, I would open that sort of business right away.

http://www.teashop168.ca/menu-tea-drinks.asp. If something like this place opened downtown I would pack my bags and move back from the suburbs tomorrow.

[English]

If a tea room were to open in downtown Detroit I would probably move back in a flash. These are the types of businesses that Detroit lacks that seem prevalent in other cities. Detroit desperately needs more stuff like this.

I would really love to see a place that not only serves fine loose leaf teas, but also bubble teas and fun snacks or bento style lunches and sushi. If I had the money, I would open that sort of business right away.

http://www.teashop168.ca/menu-tea-drinks.asp. If something like this place opened downtown I would pack my bags and move back from the suburbs tomorrow.

Agree. It's because Detroit is so gritty that we need spaces and activities like this. I am type A as all heck -- but when I take the time to brew healing herbal tea, or do yoga, tai chi, or walk by the river, I am doing something that helps my health. I thought that stuff was a lot of hooey before I moved to A2, but a lot of the health issues I had as a city resident were solved by eating better foods, getting active, and [[especially) managing stress.

One can buy good bento box lunches at Wasabi's in the Park Shelton. We absolutely do need a place that sells bubble tea, though...