Bardo Tea

Had a relaxing visit at Bardo Tea! On a rainy day it's the perfect cozy escape. Multiple areas to enjoy tea: at the tea counter, at a custom tea sink table (so neat!), or take your shoes off and have tea in a room with beautiful tatami flooring. We shared a gongfu of Forest Floor Puer. One gongfu is good for 2 people. The tea is high quality so it lasts for multiple steepings. Listening to the calming music combined with rain pattering on the metal roof of the shop made for a very relaxing experience. There is also tea for sale. I love the alder oolong as a non-caffeine option! The owner is very knowledgeable and helpful. We'll be back again!

This cozy yet vibrant tea shop beautifully blends Japanese minimalism with the warmth of Indian hospitality, creating a truly special atmosphere. Service is another highlight—the staff is knowledgeable, welcoming, and always ready to recommend the perfect tea based on your preferences.

Fantastic atmosphere, super quality teas, wide selection. The owner is very knowledgable and friendly. 10/10 tea shop.

The owner knows about Asian tea culture. The shop's tea selection is solid, and the atmosphere is fantastic as expected. We are fortunate that we were there with fewer customers. I can see it will get pretty packed if there are more customers visiting at the same time.

A lovely, pleasant spot. The oolong tea has a wonderful aroma and tastes amazing.

This is a gem! My friend who lives in the neighborhood took me here. It’s an awesome spot to learn about tea, but also enjoy a calming atmosphere. The staff is super knowledgeable and passionate. He listened to what we were looking for and made a great recommendation (Ikigai). I’m so glad my friend has this spot nearby- and I’m so grateful I got to experience it too. Can’t wait to come back!

Such a local wonderful gem of a tea shop. Come here and experience a slow and calm moment while being guided through the tea pouring process. My friend and I had a jasmine tea that was so flavorful. The folks there were so nice and helpful. Highly recommend going for a peaceful and delightful time.

Amazing. They help us to have such a calm and curated tea ceremony!

Bardo has been doing tea importing and even blending. They have been selling it on their website and shipping. Now they have a store, a tea bar, and a tea room to sit and sip tea. The two owners are very knowledgeable about tea and local tea lore. The tea room is a shoes-off tatami room, always a pleasure. That space has low floor tables and cushions to sit on the floor. It is a beautiful spot to quietly converse. The store has tea, teaware, incense, and wellness gift combinations. They are always sampling teas at their bar with 4 tall seats. Their packaging, printed materials, interior design, and social media fit with their product vibe. They are in a cool old building which they tastefully remodeled in a dynamic balance of rustic and refined. Bardo is a special spot to drink tea, bring rare teas home, and it is a great spot to learn more about tea and explore your own tastes in tea.

An absolutely beautiful teahouse. A hidden gem on Killingsworth. You'd never know looking at this building that it houses such a lovely space. The tea service is so good and you can tell that everyone here is really passionate about good tea. They know their stuff.