Laura Zam
Google
Tea at Shiloh is an extraordinary tea house. But it is much, much more than a place to have tea. It's an absolutely enchanting, relaxing, nurturing space that can help you connect with yourself or others (should you choose the latter). I went alone and felt very comfortable. I both kept to myself and also made new friends. Some people were alone, too, though many came with friends/partners. Introvert or extrovert, feel like talking or wanna be quiet, you'll feel welcome there! There are two options: a day pass and a late night experience. I did both. The day pass lets you hang in the space all day (from 10 am till 3 pm). I did admin work on my laptop, used some art supplies (provided) for a project I'm working on, worked on a creative writing project, browsed through books on their shelf (great selection), and did some divination readings (there are multiple decks). Three kinds of very high quality, delicious tea were available (2 caffeinated and 1 herbal), and there was an unlimited supply, served by a wonderful host. The late night experience also has unlimited tea (2 herbal and 1 caffeinated this time, also served by lovely hosts), but the vibe is more textured with life music, dim (reddish) lights, and a social vibe. This vibe lends itself to spontaneous conversation, but also just the comfort of community if you don't feel like chatting. To be transparent, I'm writing a book about tea houses across the entire United States, and I actually few to LA (from my home in DC) just to try out this tea house, because they're doing something extraordinary and completely unique--giving people a night-time experience that feels safe and soulful, but also enlivening and really fun. Tea at Shiloh exceeded all my expectations. If you go, too, be prepared for something you've probably not seen before. In other words, this isn't like other cafes, lounges (or even tea houses) you may have tried. It's not a place to grab a quick Matcha or have a few cocktails. There is much more enchantment here. More possibility. It's an absolutely gorgeous space that can lift you higher without substances. It's a place that can actually help you transform. It's that powerful. Seriously. I cannot recommend this tea house more strongly. Check it out for yourself!