ZenTea Co.

This place was delightful & full of good vibes. The person working really knew her tea! We were impressed with the price & taste. We got a sampler of different teas which included flavors such as chocolate strawberry & blueberry. Delicious!! We each had a quiche as well. Spinach & broccoli cheese was available at the time. I wish there was space to sit inside when it gets cold. It was a little chilly outside but we still enjoyed our time there. Parking can be an issue. You can find spots on the side & front of the building. If the spots are taken, you may have to look around a bit more. There are other shops and food places nearby that may have parking options.

When you walk in… it’s like a tea heaven, literally! Riley the “tea-rista” I’d call her, greeted me with a warm friendly smile and helped me navigate the tea charts and allowed me to smell the note variations. I loved the tea I chose and the service. Mary the owner then took time to even chat with me about a business idea that would incorporate tea! She’s truly authentic and inspiring. This place is a pure vibe and a haven for tea lovers. I truly enjoyed my experience and the team there.

This is a relaxing oasis from the rest of the world and it is by far, the most comprehensive selection of tea that I've seen in the Atlanta area.

This tea shop is really cute! The person working was very helpful and knowledgeable, and let us smell the teas before ordering. I loved the inside of the store as well as the outdoor seating. I will definitely be going back and trying more of their huge selection of teas! The parking lot was pretty small and has mostly only parallel parking spots.

Great place to get loose tea & accessories! Anna was very friendly and knowledgeable, making the overall experience more enjoyable. Loved trying her recommendations and learning more about tea in general.

Truly amazing selection of tea and purity from around the world. Although it’s good as a cafe in person, it’s better in purchasing for my home and office

I came back a second time with my mom today at 4:45PM (we drove from Alpharetta). She got a jasmine rose tea while I got a chai tea. I was deeply saddened since I love chai tea and this was not at all like it. It might have been since I came in 15 minutes before it closed, but it tasted like sweet watered down oat milk. Absolutely NO chai flavor! My mom said the same thing, and she is avide tea drinker like me. I informed the lady that helped me and asked if I could get another tea since my mom's was made correctly. She said NO, so I gave it to her to throw away. So if you come here please don't order chai! I got a lemon square which was pretty good so I'll give the food 4 stars and chai tea 0 stars.

In love with this place. I came on a Friday afternoon looking for a quite place to study and drink some tea. The owner was so friendly and explain everything to me since it was my first time in her shop. I found a great spot by the window and order the Tea & Cream combo. I had amazing Mango Macha tea and blueberry scones with amazing jams. Loved it and price friendly. I spent $20.21 with tip. I will definitely be back. Parking in the front and side of the store.

What a gem! I stopped by Zen Tea on a Sunday afternoon. I had no idea they had hundreds of varieties of tea as well as a cute cafe. I ordered the best matcha latte I've ever had(almond milk and agave). I'd love to return to spend more time exploring their teas. Their pastries also looked delicious. We had macaroons. I'd like to try the quiche and scones as well. There is a patio outside with enough seating for 10-20 people on a nice day. Parking out back or on the street.

Cute place, they had a lot of different tea options which was really nice but taking off one star because I think it was overpriced and also there isn't any indoor seating! We ordered the tea and cream which comes with a medium pot and assortment of scones. Not enough food was given for $28. I think it is probably better off to just get a cup of tea and a scone!

I found this place after having High Tea at another business that use the tea from here. I found a gem in this place! They have such a huge variety of teas & they are all delicious. You will not be disappointed in anything you choose & the lady was very helpful in her recommendations. I will definitely be back to ZenTea. I am so glad I found this gem! The shop appears small but it is very roomy in the inside. Very nice atmosphere with great customer service.

Love the tea and service!! Reilly does an amazing job assisting me every time I'm in the store.

Loved.This.Gem Location: We came when it wasn't super busy, so I don't know how easy parking would be all the time. Hopefully there's a parking lot in the back. Other than that, I liked the area. It was cute and quaint, just like the shop. Tea Varieties: Sheesh. Talk about a lot to choose from. The options here were incredible and I felt overwhelmed. I ended up buying two types (Chai Rooibos and Chai Pear), and I also purchased a tea to go. The Rooibos was out of this world. I got oat milk in it with agave. Talk about drooling while tasting something. Every time I took a sip I went "mmmm". My friend definitely couldn't wait for me to just finish my tea. Lol Would I recommend? I have already. Will I be back? Definitely!

My friend brought here for my birthday and we had the loveliest time! Zen Tea is in a charming building with an awning over the front patio. (There are also tables in a garden behind the building but we didn't go there.) Due to covid there are no longer tables inside. Even though it was a hot day in August it wasn't really terrible outside, there was a large fan blowing and a breeze that kept us cooler. My friend and I decided to get the high tea for two. The women there (the owners?) were very helpful in helping us pick out a tea. We decided to try something new and ordered one of the dessert teas, caramel chocolate. It was delicious! So the pot of tea and cups came on one platter then we got a lovely second platter of six scones, assorted preserves and whipped cream. The scones were OUTSTANDING. Truly the best scones I've ever eaten. Not to be missed! They brought us small glasses of ice so we could turn our hot tea into iced tea, which I did after a few sips. There is an enormous tea list to choose from and also other eats: quiche, pimento cheese sandwiches, hummus, etc. Since I had not eaten lunch yet, I ordered the hummus. I received a huge scoop of hummus and a generous portion of pita triangles. It was more than enough for two. We walked around a bit afterwards. There is a great junk shop to the left of Zen Tea and beyond that a bar with a golf simulator. To the right is a casual restaurant with a blue roof serving burgers and sandwiches and beyond that a darling new boutique called Personify with the cutest clothes. On down a couple of blocks is Vintage Pizzeria (one of our faves) and the Frosty Caboose, an Atlanta institution for ice cream. Around the corner is the Crate & Barrel outlet. Go spend an afternoon in historic Chamblee! But make sure you don't miss Zen Tea, it is outstanding!

Amazing tea and atmosphere. The Milk Oolong is fantastic. I was able to get a pot and drink it there before purchasing the loose leaf tea

This was the cutest place! My friend and I went on Saturday afternoon and we met the own. Very nice lady. She was excited to tell us about any of the teas we had questions about. The prices were good and we had the cutest little set up. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other teas.

I just have to give ZenTea another shoutout!! They have such excellent quality teas that I keep going back. The owner is so knowledgeable. If I tell her what I'm interest in, she always knows what to offer me. She will always let you see and smell what you are interested in or want to buy. I like that. Hours are still limited but do-able. I just love tea! 17/2021

Zen Tea has always been sort of a bucket list item for me, because every time I paid them a visit they were closed! So when we were out and about in the area and realized that Zen Tea should be opened, we made a B line over there to check them out. Zen tea, when you step inside, can be overwhelming with the sheer selection of teas. I asked staff what was one of their more popular teas, and they asked in return, "which class of teas?". Uh....it's probably better to name the store Zen tea and not overwhelming tea, so I get it, but all the same, they sat several tea canisters in front of us to smell. We ultimately settled on a 24 oz pot of Connie's Choice ($6.50), and we also got a slice of quiche Connie's Choice had a delicious smell to it. It's a flavored black tea that comes with a slight hint of caramel and chocolate. The tea itself wasn't bad, and the quiche also wasn't bad as well. Customer service was a bit slow. Somehow our table got lost in the shuffle, and tables around us were served much sooner than we were. The main area of the store is their general purpose tea room, but there is a dining room with art work on display. They do have artists come in and entertain guests and to get those times and how frequent they may be, you just have to sign up to their mailing list. Located off of Peachtree Road, in Chamblee, parking looks to be impossible in the front, with a strip of 3 or 4 spots in front of the store, and another strip of about 4 spaces along the side. There are more areas to park in the back lot though. So yea, Zen Tea finally happened for me, and it was a nice alternative to all of the coffee shops around. If you're a tea person, or even if you're not, they definitely have you covered. With their own in store deals, as well as a groupon from time to time, you can stock up on gifts for others or yourself. I walked away with just an A-OK experience, but I may pay them another visit or three in the future!

Zen Tea House serves more than 200 kinds of loose leaf & specialty teas plus light cafe fare in a serene setting in Historic Chamblee. Although the building appears small from the outside, it's actually very spacious. There's a few tables in the front patio, a few inside and a bar in the front room, there's also a backroom for large groups and they accept reservations. The front room is filled with tea for purchase and also other cool tea accessories. 200 loose leaf teas is a lot and there tea book is a couple of pages so I would recommend viewing the selection online prior to your visit. Three cafe also had a few items in the dessert case and cookies but I didn't see anything that looked appetizing. The scones and quiche looked old so I decided to pass although I really wanted something to eat. Too many teas to choose from so I went with my favorite, a Matcha tea latte. They import some of the finest Matcha from the Aichi prefecture in Nishio Japan.  The service was welcoming and my latte was delivered to my table. It was just the right level of intensity in flavor and just totally delicious. I think I'll do a tea tasting next time and use the Scoutmob deal.

ZenTea is a wonderful place to relax and try out different types of tea. They have an extensive menu of teas including black, green, rooibos, and white tea. I came here for their tea time which includes scones, clotted cream, lemon curd, fruit preserve, and 2 pots of tea. The scones were super delicious with the clotted cream. The curd and preserves also paired well with the scones and weren't too sweet which is great. The shop is super friendly and I love that they have a huge selection of teas that you can purchase and brew at home. They offer teas of the day that you can purchase per cup for around $3~. This place is such a lovely place to come for afternoon tea, and is an absolute gem for Atlanta!

Probably one of the tea locations there is in this area. When I call in to order or place my order online I always get a quick response when calling, emails or etc. Ever since I became a fan of blood orange sorbet oolong tea from TeaVana when they were around still. I emailed ZenTea and asked them about if they sale blood orange sorbet oolong tea or had it in stock to the customers to purchase I was told they didn't have it at the time and they told me what did the tea had in it I told them. About few months later I see that they carry it and so glad they sale it cause it's a delicious type of tea to drink for any type of day. The staff here at ZenTea is top notch and friendly to the customer when I call in and speak to the person who took the phone call and email when I had a question about a certain I purchased. The owner she's great she's very helpful and honest when the customer has a question she'll do the best she can to answer it. Overall experience I will give them a A+ I'll be a customer for ever cause the customer service like I said is on point and friendly like I said above. Thank you again.

I love love this place! It's a local, small tea shop. Parking is kinda limited but there's a few spots in the front & when facing the building, there are more spots to the left. This is a great spot for a date, for a party like a baby shower or other brunch activity. They have super fun tea classes like tea lattes we did one day. Connie is the owner and she's super sweet & knowledgeable. They have so many teas and pastries! They also have some sandwiches & maybe a couple other food items. We did the tea latte class & you get so much for it, like 7+ cups of tea. They've got over 100+ varieties that they carry in store so something for everyone. I got a peach pear white tea, Connie's choice, Coco rooibos and a few others. I've also tried apple pie blend from a few years ago and the wellness blend but that wasn't my favorite. Their matcha is also good. Price is normal. Teas normally have some kind of buy x number, get x dollars off discount, as well. They're like $6+ I think per 2oz bag.

I was first introduced to Zen Tea during a trolley tour run by We Love BuHi in the fall of 2016. I got to hear from the owner about why she started this shop, the history and production of tea, and the health effects of tea. At that event, I got to try 6+ different teas along with clotted cream, and I was instantly sold on a chocolate rooibos I got to taste. My husband bought me a mint chocolate rooibos, and it is now my very top favorite tea ever. It goes beautifully with heavy cream, and my husband and I often make ourselves a pot for winding down with in the evenings. If you are looking to get into tea, this is a great place to taste and learn from people who know their stuff. You'll find hundreds of loose leaf teas of all different kinds and flavors to choose from. There are also some tea accessories to buy, too. I haven't gotten to go for high tea or any of their other sampling packages yet, but this is a quiet, peaceful place to enjoy a pot of tea with your friends. I am a loyal fan of ZenTea, and my loyalty became even stronger this year when I ran into a problem with one of my bags of tea. I reached out to the owner, and she not only replaced my bag with a fresh blend of tea, but she went above and beyond and sent me a gift card and handwritten note apologizing for the issue. As if I wasn't a fan already, I'm diehard for ZenTea now forever! There is a small parking lot on the side of the shop. There's a restroom inside and a large room that's reservable for parties. I hope you visit, because I'm positive you'll be able to find a tea you'll enjoy!

The world is a difficult state of calmness, peace and property. Yet, why for so many people, does it not feel like it? Perhaps the political noise is creating a sense of worry? Perhaps it's the intense day to day activities of hustle at work that make people uneasy? Perhaps it's the fear of our future and the future of the planet? Yet let's propose an alternate explanation to this matter. Could it be our fault for not willing to take a step back, slow down, look at the bigger picture of today and relax? ZenTea is a place that adds tranquility, calmness and cozyness to fast moving world. There is a vast selection of teas. There are teas that most people would have a hard time imagining to exist, such as almond papaya rooibos. Its not the spot of an elaborate tea ceremony or afternoon tea. It's not comparable to the high end tea lounges of San Francisco or Europe. Tea is served in aluminum pots, in mismatched cups and the design of the place is that of someone's home, not a professional. It's not about that. It's very cozy and pleasant to be in, with reasonable prices to match. The owners are here are asking people if they need any help and the atmosphere feels more like someone's house than a tea lounge. During the last visit, tried their tres leches cake and must say quite disappointed. Large chunks of sugar and not enough moisture to the cake. That was a conclusion that this place should stick to what they do best, and that is tea. The place is a gem, hidden out of sight and a place to disconnect from the world.

My friend and I had a wonderful afternoon tea here! We got three pots of tea and 4 scones for about $15. There is a room in the back with comfy chairs and a beautiful atmosphere where you can sit and enjoy their tea. The tea was great, we had one black tea, one herbal tea, and one green tea. Three pots was about the right amount for two people. The scones came out hot and the woman behind the counter quickly delivered our food/ drinks to us! I really enjoyed the experience and the atmosphere, and would recommend this to anyone in Atlanta for an afternoon or morning tea!

ZenTea is a true tea aficionado's tea shop. This store sells and serves over 200 (I counted) different kinds of tea -- quite an impressive amount. The business is located in its own standalone brick building along Chamblee's Antique Row. Free parking is available in front and on the sides of the building. Along with selling loose leaf tea, tea bags, and matcha tea, the business serves light food (e.g. sandwiches, quiche, salads, soups) and has a display case with fresh pastries, cookies, cakes, and other desserts. Also for sale are teaware such as mugs, cups, tea sets, and teapots, and accessories like canisters, filters, spoons, and strainers. Like everything else on Antique Row, the building is old. The front of the store features a tea bar, some table seating, and shelves stocked full of tea, teaware, and accessories. The tea bar can seat less than a half dozen people. Tables just inside the entrance and out on the patio can seat up to about 10 additional. In the back, there's a room that can seat between 30-40 folks. It's great for groups. The tea room is known to host several group events. There is a single unisex restroom. This isn't a modern tea bar, but more of a traditional, cozy, homey cafe. It's quiet in here unless there's an event going on. The atmosphere is casual, peaceful, and calm with soothing, meditative zen type music playing in the background. There's free Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi network name is ATT256 and the password is 6742035880. ZenTea's extensive tea menu reminds me of Aroma Tea Shop in San Francisco (http://www.yelp.com/biz/aroma-tea-shop-san-francisco). There are just so many different types of tea to choose from including caffeine-free herbal and herbal ayurvedic made of herbs, fruits, berries, and nuts; matcha, green and green organic; black, black organic and black decaf; white and white organic (less caffeine than green, high antioxidants); mate (a.k.a. yerba mate, a caffeine-rich tea from South America -- I first learned about this tea from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker), chai (from India), Pu-erh (fermented and aged Chinese tea), and oolong; plus rooibos and honey bush (herbal teas from South Africa). In addition, high tea (tea with finger foods) is available daily by reservation for $24 per person. Each person gets their own teapot and multi-tiered tray of food. I've tried a few of the iced teas ($2.50 each), iced lattes (~$4 each), a hot tea, plus some of the foods. Overall, good stuff. The iced teas I've tried include the Sencha Green Tea, Black Ceylon Apricot, and Orange Grove Vanilla. These were special teas of the day written on the small chalkboard by the register. I can't say I prefer one tea over another. I found all three to be equally subtle in flavor and refreshing. I do prefer the iced lattes to the iced teas only because I've conditioned myself to sweet and milky coffee and teas over the years. ZenTea's iced lattes are made with ice and soy milk (almond milk is available for 50 cents extra) and are sweetened with agave. Of the iced lattes, I've tried the Matcha Green Tea and Black Chai Latte. These are terrific, lighter, and healthier alternatives to the overly sweet and more highly processed lattes from places like Starbucks. I highly recommend them. Other iced lattes ZenTea offers include a Thai Latte and a Mocha Latte. The hot tea I've tried here is the Silk Earl Grey tea, a white tea. Menu description: "Incredibly smooth white peony with bergamot Earl Grey oils." Bergamot oils come from the rind of the bergamot orange fruit. This is indeed a light, smooth tea with fresh, pleasant floral notes. Unless you order a latte, I believe all teas are served unsweetened. Various sugars, syrups, and sweeteners are available for you to sweeten your tea yourself. The food I've tried include the Red Velvet Cake and various gluten-free cookies. Most cakes run about $4-5 each. A serving of the Red Velvet Cake is like a giant cupcake. It's moist, flavorful, and delicious. It's rich, but not too heavy, which I like. The cookies I tried were alright. Maybe I will like the cookies with gluten better. Cookies cost about a buck each. Service is excellent. At ZenTea, after placing your order, you're given a number which you take to your seat. The servers bring the orders to the customers. I've found all the servers to be friendly and polite. Payments are handled via Square and receipts can be sent electronically.

This place has EVERYTHING or at least it appears that way to me! I love the tea selections they have. However, I wish their parking was better. I hope they get a bigger location and more food options. Don't be like me and go there hungry lol. It's better to go to snack on things like pastries and order a pot of tea (each). I ordered the Assam Borengajuli tea and my boyfriend ordered the camomile peppermint tea (he likes herbal teas more). They serve it in a pot if you choose and give you sugar to put in your tea (sugar cubes). We needed up buying a packet of the loose tea we both had each. They even have stuff where you can buy tea cups and pots and tons of loose leaf tea and honey etc. Everything you can imagine for sure is there. I loved it and I hope we can go back real soon!

Zen Tea - A paradise for tea lovers. It has a great varieties of tea, from herbal to traditional ones (green / black / white / mate). Zen tea is hidden behind the Chamblee marta station. My friend and I tried their high tea. It is $25/person and it requires 24 hour reservations. Each person has two choices of tea, along with sandwiches, pastries and desserts. LOVE the two tea choices I selected: * Cherries - mix of rose hips, cheeries and floral petals. It has a light floral fruity flavors. * organic chocolate fruits - chocolate bits with fruits. Best to go with the desserts. It has a fragrant chocolate taste. The high tea option provides plenty of food for a person. We've got scones (blueberries and raspberry), along with fruit preserves / fresh creams; half chicken salad croissant and cheese sandwich; a slice of quiche and ended with sorbert and some cookies. The quality of the pastries can be improved, although it is quite reasonable for the price. I would go back again - BUT just for the tea :)

We really wanted to come here for a formal tea tasting but couldn't do it during their normal times which are later in the afternoon (3 and 4) on the weekends. I'm glad we still stopped by to taste a few teas! It was hard convincing my friends to try this out with me, but they really enjoyed it. We got two mini flights of tea which were $12 each. This gave us the chance to fast test teas such as "gunpowder" without committing to a large pot or buying leaf tea. This was plenty to split between 4 and honestly would've been fine to dokie with more people. I'd definitely suggest this place for a quick after lunch activity with friends or to stop in for tea and dessert on a nice day.

Just to clarify, for the area this may totally be a 5. This is coming out of comparisons to tea shops in major metropolitan areas, several of which are owned and operated by Brits or trained chefs. So take this review with a grain of salt (or sugar as the case may be). They have a very wide variety of teas, which are well organized. They steep for you, which limits your ability to steep to your own strength but also garuntees you won't choke on a cup of acid because the tea was left in too long. The cups are a little small, particularly in the handle area, and they don't have heavy cream (half and half only) and they have whipped cream instead of proper clotted cream. However, it pairs decently with the flight of jams they offer. The garden is lovely, very calm, quiet and dare I say Zen (mission accomplished there) except for the racket of the air conditioner whirring away. I enjoyed it more than 2 of Los Angeles' Chado locations (looking at you, frozen scone in Little Tokyo), but if you're looking for an authentic high tea experience I'd probably look elsewhere. Value for the money is excellent, and the shop has an extensive supply of tea and tea paraphernalia, so definitely come here to shop id you're a tea head in the area.

Don't let the shabby location pull you away. Inside you will find an array of tea's--hot and cold. They also sell packaged tea's and tea accessories/gadgets. There was also a meditation area near the back where you can have tea and relax. There was also tea and cream that's served back there as well. The (iced) seasonal berry tea I got was super fresh. It was mildly sweet, but a packet of sugar added the extra kick it needed. And apparently a friend said the chicken sandwich was super good. Coffee was also available, but it was only in the hot form that's from Jittery Joe's. Needless to say, the bf opted for a black tea since it has the most caffeine.

Great place to just relax and try a flight of 3 different teas. We got a tree leches slice with one white, one black, and an oolong tea and everything was good. I love how you're able to try different kinds all at once, but I do find that it's a little expensive at $12 for the teas.

I hosted a high tea party at Zen Tea this past Saturday to celebrate my birthday. I researched multiple tea houses in the fall. I called Zen on a Sunday and spoke with Stephanie. I asked a few questions and she began telling me about the location, options, and cost. She was so friendly! The cost was almost half of other tea houses and I had more options on times. I stopped by a month later to see the private room and paid the $75 non refundable deposit for the private room for a 2 hour high tea. The private room requires paying for at least 20 guest. Guest can pay for themselves the day of but the host agrees with the deposit to pay for at least 20 if less than 20 show up. I was told the room can hold up to 25 comfortably. I was able to choose what time I wanted my high tea to start. Since they close at 5 on Saturdays I decided to start at 2pm. The room rental includes time to set up before event. I was told to call with a headcount a few days before the event so they could purchase food. A few days prior to the event I called with a headcount. We arrived about 25 minutes before the event to set up. As we walked in with decorations and fascinatiors the staff knew who we were and led us to the room. The staff had the room blocked off and the table settings prepared when we arrived. One thing that bothered me was that the table cloths were black and the side tables had red cloths. When I visited and in pictures the table clothes were white or neutral colored. Not the end of the world, but I felt it gave the event a different vibe. Stephanie introduced herself and offered us water while we were setting up. There were two staff members managing the tea house. They both poked their heads in around 1:45pm to see if we needed anything. Guest began arriving a few minute before 2pm. Around 2:15pm I realized an employee did not start the high tea service. I asked my sister to go out to the main floor and ask them to start. They came in within a few minutes to start things. Throughout the event there were in and out but at times larger gaps they were missing. I could tell the main floor was pretty busy. I cannot tell if they normally only have two people working. At the end of the event we saw an additional employee who mainly cleaned up. The gaps were not awful, but notable. Right before 4pm they started serving dessert and the last pot of tea. Since they were delayed in the service Stephanie gave us an additional 30 minutes which I really appreciated. High tea service: Choice of 4 teas. Each guest had their own tea pot. First course -scones tray. Blueberry and raspberry scones with 3 types of jam and sweet cream. Second course - sandwich tray. Chicken salad on croissants with a piece of lettuce and pimento cheese sandwiches on wheat bread. Third course - quiche tray. Spinach quiche. Final course - dessert. Each person received their own dessert plate with a macaroon, tiramisu, chocolate pastry, and sherbet. I brought petite fours for my guest which they included in the dessert plate. The high tea was a lot of food. It was truly a meal and worth every penny! The tea and food were delicious! I suggest Zen Tea's high tea for anyone considering a high tea event in metro Atlanta. The staff, pricing, food selection, decor, and ambiance is a perfect fit. Zen Team made my birthday a great one and my guest raved about it!

A beautiful little shop, and an absolute gift to those of us who like tea. They have everything conceivable variety, from classic Earl Grey to rosebud to decaf. The staff are very kind and knowledgeable, too, which makes this place less intimidating than Starbucks. A perfect spot to hang out and have a snack and a sip.

The epitome of a tea bar: ZenTea. We were looking around for a new place to get a cup of joe, and ended up here. Coffee options were limited so we settled on some tea. We ordered a medium pot of masala chai tea, which was enough for two people. I also asked for a side of half and half. The tea was tasty! The interior is a small tea shop, filled with tea knick knacks, tea leaves and tea bags. The teas are pretty pricey, but I'm not sure how expensive they are in relation to other tea shops like highly franchised Teavana. While we were sitting in the shop, we could feel the zen-like atmosphere washing over us, through the background music and the quiet nature of the shop. This isn't your usual Starbucks pitstop but rather a quiet place to have intimate conversation.

3 stars for the chicken salad croissant sandwich. I know, I know. I went to a TEA shop and bought food. I was well aware of this and did not have much expectations for the sandwich. However, for a small $7 sandwich, I didn't find it worth it. I'm not sure how they heated up the croissant but it was more chewy than the flaky that I thought it would be, leading me to believe it could have been.. microwaved? Regardless of how they heated it, it was not flaky toasted as I would have preferred. I've gotten a matcha green tea here many months ago and remembered enjoying it quite a bit (or just the company/novelty). I will be back to try the drinks and review it more fairly. I also plan on taking a tea class. There is not a lot of seating, less than I remembered. Today, there was one high table top for two, and a pair of tables with two chairs for each table. There is also "bar seating". I know 6 people were signed up for the tea class, and each had their own stool. I believe there were also extra vacant stools. There's a small table with two chairs outside as well. There are a few parking spots in the immediate vicinity of the place but I'm sure if one is willing to walk an extra minute, parking is not an issue.

Took me a while to give it a try, but it was definitely worth trying. Had the matcha latte and it was just perfect, not too sweet and not too over powering. Definitely a nice nook for some tea and drinks and either enjoy some alone time reading or with your pals. To my surprise, the store was larger than I had imaged with more seating at the back of the store but funiture is little outdated and needs some revamping. Will come again and can't wait to try high tea!

I really enjoy this place. It's quiet with soft yoga music playing in the background. I like this place more than the typical Asian bubble tea places. I really recommend the tea tasting they have. You can check their website for different tea tastings each week. Tea tasting comes with variety of tea for you to taste depending on that day's theme. They also serve you a piece of cake (varies) with Sherbet (varies). Great delicious combinations. They also offer light food you can order for lunch. I had their chicken salad on a crossiant. It was the best I ever had. Kitchen typically closes early so make sure you get there in time if you want to try it. Pro: -Service is always excellent. Very knowledgeable and professional. -so many variety of tea -yummy chicken salad crossiant -quiet, great atmosphere Con: -small space (they have a back room seating but if there is a group party, then it's not available) -kitchen closes early -bit pricey but hey you get what you pay for I love this place and will try more tea tastings. Just be sure to empty your bladder before.

I absolutely love this little tea shop! I came across it on Groupon and purchased a voucher for tea and cream for 2 (including two personal tea pots, 3 scones per person, lemon curd, strawberry preserves, and clotted cream). I took my best friend here when she came to visit me from SC and we absolutely loved the atmosphere. The inside is quaint and calming, especially on a rainy day. There is an overwhelming selection of teas to choose from, and the woman working was very informative and helpful in our selections of tea. I will most definitely be back and am planning on coming back more often!

While in London, I had tried this wonderful chai masala at a well-known Indian restaurant that I quickly became very fond of. Upon my return stateside, I discovered that a recipe for this very satisfying drink existed online. The recipe called for Assam tea. Looking to find this tea at various places around town to no avail, I finally happened upon ZenTea. Success! They had the tea I was looking for. Assam tea in a sealed pouch. But how much tea did the pouch contain? I asked one of the employees, to which I got the response to the effect of, "2 ozs. Next time, if you want to know prices and quantities look at this" as she gestured at a blue booklet inconspicuously located on a shelf. Ok, duly noted. As I paid for 4 ozs, I made the error of conveying why I was buying the tea. I said, "When I was in London, I had this really great chai tea at an Indian restaurant that used this Assam tea as a base". Now, what could have easily been pleasant chit-chat or at the very least nominal customer service, say "Oh, that's nice. We enjoy this tea. Here's how we've prepared it" instead was "chai means tea, so what you're saying is redundant" followed by the pair of employees snickering. Gee, thanks. Also, duly noted. Sometimes, it's not what you say, but how you say it. Belittling your customers with a smug and condescending tone doesn't reflect the warm and inviting nature of a hot cup of tea. Today, ZenTea lost a potential repeat customer. I'll be buying my tea off of Amazon instead.

Place is a joke. A small coffe house and they can't get an order correctly. I was given a gift certificate Edie my birthday and had to go through the ringer to get receipts from a fiend long distance to honor it. Then got that cleared up then can ship the tea.. get got the tea and something else that didn't ask for - why am I drinking tea and get A Milk Frother which was $59 I don't understand where tea and coffee mix. Never drunk coffee never will - now I have to go all the way back to exchange for a incorrect shipment- don't waste your time at this place.

This charming tea café located near Maison Robert is truly one of Chamblee's hidden gems. Lovely selection of high quality and unusual teas offered with a selection of sweets and savories: quiche, mini cupcakes, cookies, etc. My two favorites are the Lover's cup which is black tea flavored with rose petals and the matcha tea latte served either hot of cold...so good! This place is constantly having events...tea tastings (very fun), music nights, yoga classes, etc. Check it out!

This is a cute little tea House with lots of tea choices. You can get tea iced or by the pot. We got a flight of tea where you get 3 types on tea in smaller pots. It was perfect for us. They had sandwiches for lunch but we didn't try their lunch option today. We'll definitely come back and try next time.

Zen Tea does a good job of creating a tranquil atmosphere for people who want to sip tea in peace or study. When I went to place my order, the woman behind the counter spoke to me in a library tone of voice. She gave me a look that suggested I do the same. That said, I was there with a party of 15 or 16. We sat at a community table in the back room to talk and laugh for almost three hours. The shop employees left us alone and never shushed us even when we got loud. So even though most customers are there solo, I'd say Zen Tea is good for a large group too. On the day I visited the only options were red velvet cupcakes and key lime pie. Although I like them both I would have liked to see more of a selection. I picked the pie and it was just ok. It wasn't bad but it didn't wow me. I did think it was a nice touch that they served it on a pretty blue and white tea plate. I also ordered a glass of the day's special, Orange Grove Vanilla Iced Tea. I figured it would be sweet but instead it was unsweetened and tart. Even though I liked its subtle vanilla-orange flavor it's not something I would order again. Based on the items I tasted I would give Zen Tea three stars. But I'll give an extra star for the tea shop itself and its employees. On this visit I didn't get to explore their huge selection of loose teas and that's worth a second trip.

I am actually sitting in ZenTea as I write this review and the very looooong over due visit of finally making it to this place, has completely been worth the wait. I have snagged a high top by the window, the sun is making its presence well known, I am listening to beautiful classical Indian flute music, sipping Lovers Cup Rose Condou tea (delicious!) and indulging in probably THE best chocolate chip cookie I have ever had. This moment = a little slice of heaven. The space is small, serene, and as the name suggests, very calming. The collection of teas they serve AND sell is extremely impressive. Parking is plentiful and easy. If you live on this side of town, lucky you!, and if you don't, it is really worth the adventure to find it and experience it.

I was looking for a tea shop for a gift for a new tea drinker and found this place on Yelp. It's in kind of an odd location, but it's a little gem. They have a fantastic tea selection and all the accouterments you would need all wrapped up in a cute little shop with tons of easy parking. I didn't try any food, it it was super tempting. The desserts looked awesome and home made. Staff was really friendly and helpful. The prices are very reasonable (I think it was buy 4 packages of tea and get a discount). If you are a tea drinker or looking for a lovely gift for someone you should check it out. They had some pretty gift baskets and materials to build your own basket too.

Very relaxing and Zen like. I enjoy coming here on my way home from work, to stop and finish up emails and follow up with clients. They offer a very peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Have an array of options when it comes to tea. You can enjoy a cup or purchase in bulk to take home. There is not a lot of parking and it's not easy to get out unless you back in. But overall it's a great spot which I'll be enjoying often.

I'm here right now as I type this. I needed a place to get away and clear my head. I had been researching tea houses because I'm obsessed with tea. I found out that this tea house is 17 minutes from where I live so here I am! I could have parked out front but decided to use their additional parking on the side of the building. It smells really good in here, as soon as you walk through the door. I ordered the Om Calming herbal tea which is sweet and I like it. There are honey sticks for sale and sugar on the tables which is what I need. Their veggie quiche was downed in a matter of seconds; I don't even like bell peppers which made up most of the dish and I loved it. Now I'm working on this really good chocolate cake. They give you a lot of tea for a 16oz pot. It's quiet in here right now as I got here right at 11 and it's almost noon. I'm so glad it's quiet and actually zen! I plan on frequenting this place and giving them all my money. It is important to note that you place the order yourself before you sit down. They do not come and take your order! I've been watching people get angry because they are waiting on service when you order yourself first.

Came to this cute tea shop on a Saturday afternoon for high tea. It was a friends birthday and we were a group of 8. I'd seen the place before when I was in Chamblee but never came in. They're nextdoor to Bluetop and they have a few designated parking spots to the left of the building. There's ample parking near other businesses too. When you walk inside there are 100s of types of loose tea and tea-drinking accessories on display to purchase. There are a couple high top tables with stools and small tablets near the window. There's also a little tasting bar set up and a group was doing a tasting during my arrival. Just past that is a single restroom. In the back is a larger room with several small tables which could be arranged for groups of four or more. This back room was not as quaint as the front one was. There were pictures on the walls but it wasn't a very warm or inviting area. It felt a little bland and dull back here. Our table was set here for high tea with a box of chocolates at each place setting. The high tea includes two mini pots of tea per person and food including scones, sandwiches, quiche and dessert. They don't cheat you on the food here during high tea. I compared the food offerings to another small tea room I went to last year where we had a small selection of snacks for high tea and left hungry. That wasn't the case here. The 1st course of scones came out with several sauces but the standout was the lemon curd. OMG I could've eaten a scoop of this stuff. There were enough scones for everyone to have two. Next came out chicken salad croissant and pimiento cheese sandwiches. Also enough for everyone to have one of each. Next was a tiny sliver of spinach quiche which was so good I wanted a little more. Last came out a full dessert spread for each person including a pastry, two cakes, ice cream and candy. The 1st pot of tea came before the scones and the 2nd pot came out right before dessert. I am a tea drinker at heart and don't do coffee at all. I have at least a cup a day. The teas I tried here were great. Each small pot was about 2.5 cups worth so my group chose different flavors and we shared. My favorite was a peach tea and jasmine green tea. I had the fruit tea but it was a little heavy on the berry flavors. Our group included someone from England and she gave the Earl Grey with a splash of cream the thumbs up. If in the area I would love to come here and sit near the front window and enjoy a cup of tea. They'd be a great place to pick up a gift for a tea lover as well.

Zen tea is so quaint! But it is missing comfy. Where there should be low light lamps next too cozy chairs and couches there are high and short tables and chairs. I wanted to be comfy with my tea. Now the menu is intense, but the hostess behind the counter was ready to lead me down the yellow brick road to a great tea!! I picked the Kashmiri Chai because when I was allowed to savor its scent prior to tasting it smelled delicious!!! Is chai without ginger and the remaining flavors of cinnamon and cardamom was awesome! I was very happy with my little 16oz pot My friend got a Earl Grey Tea Latte and other than a little too much foam, she was happy with her choice. You can buy teas to go with you as well. It was lovely for my first tea house experience. Customer service was great in helping explain the different teas and what I may like. It can get cramped and its a nice spot for an early afternoon first date.

When I first walked into ZenTea, I felt like I was walking into a Portlandia sketch; you know the one with Candace and Toni, the two feminists who run "Women and Women First" bookstore. The cafe was full of women; some alone, reading or working on laptops; others gathered in small groups absorbed in quiet conversation. The owner(s) and all the employees were women. I kinda felt like I was intruding on a coven or Wiccan enclave. I circled the cramped little café trying to get my bearings, fingering the wall shelves brimming over with shiny pouches of tea and tea related paraphernalia. I had read on Yelp that there were tea tastings - but not at this time. Missing were soft, comfy chairs or couches in the main seating area. There were just hard top tables and chairs and high bar stools by the front windows. So I bellied up to the countertop bar where I struck up a conversation with a TEA-ista. These folks know their tea!!! If there were a book that encapsulates ZenTea, it would be called "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Tea But Were Afraid To Ask." Did you know that some tea is best brewed at 175 degrees? Others at 193 degrees? I didn't, but I do now! The tea menu was 3 pages long. Attempting to look at it, my ADHD started kicking in so I asked for a recommendation. After quizzing me to narrow my choices we landed on a robust and highly caffeinated Earl Grey. Did you know Earl Grey is best when steeped in 193 degree water for exactly 3 minutes? I didn't, but I do now! This place is perfect for tea aficionados. It would take years to talk about and taste the vast inventory ZenTea has in stock. It is quite impressive. The next time I come here I will definitely be with Ellen for an orchestrated tea tasting - something I have never experienced. I think that with the variety of teas available and the depth of knowledge the staff brings, it would be fun and I would definitely learn something. ____________________________________________________ ****Note to ZenTea: there is an annoyance quotient to the timer bell you use when steeping tea - especially for those sitting at the counter. After a while, every time I heard the bell ring I felt I was being conditioned to expected a food pellet!****

I found my new sanctuary for tea! If it wasn't for Groupon, I would've never known about this place. My friend and I purchased a voucher to do a tea tasting. I've always wanted to do one to expand my tea palette and I'm glad we experienced this. The staff is extremely nice. Stephanie served us and she is very knowledgeable about each tea. Every weekend they have a different theme and she gave us the option to follow the theme or choose 4-5 teas from the menu. This menu has over 70 flavors which was overwhelming for me so I told her to follow the theme for the day. We tried Very Berry, Raspberry, English Breakfast, Thai Ginger and another one that I can't remember. My favorite from them all was the Thai Ginger which is a Roobios tea from S. Africa. I bought a bag for work. They handle all teas with extreme care, steeping it for however long it allows for which on average is about 3 minutes. The Groupon also included complimentary desserts. Going with the theme of February, we were given chocolate cake with heart shaped sprinkles. I'll definitely be back.

I cannot add much more here other than I love this place. I am about 4 blocks away and have fallen in love with Chamblee living. This tea shop adds such flair to the downtown area of this slowly-wakening ITP Atlanta suburb. I have been here on more than a few occasions and feel more qualified to share my opinion at this point. As a matter of fact, I am sitting here now, sipping on a very refreshing Iced Wild Strawberry Black Tea. I have been here for a tea tasting, which was fun and informative. The night that I was here, there was some yoga event also happening, which did cause some delay. But the two ladies that I always see here were attentive and apologized for their divided attention. I love having my expectations set and will rarely get upset about not being the center of the universe at any place, as long as it is explained to me in a sincere manner. This will always happen here. That evening, I got to try a variety of green teas and some other ones like Black Chocolate Chai and White Lemon Lemongrass Ginger Tea. A dessert was even included. If you want to acquire additional information about teas, look up their calendar to see what other tastings are available. You won't regret it. I've tried the Iced and Hot Green and Chai Tea Lattes, which are prepared with soy milk and are quite yummy. I've bought loose tea, with my absolute favorite (so far, of ALL TIME) being the Almond Oolong. I was here just a week or two ago to pick up one pound of it. I was standing behind the lady scooping it out for me and it was all I could do to hold myself back from shoving my face into the tin. I just kept my distance (by now, I instinctively know the right amount needed for American personal comfort) and sniffed as hard as I could without making my deep inhalation too audible. Oh, and as I walked to my car with tea bags cradled in my arms, I just ran into Drew Scott of the Property Brothers. No big deal. Yeah... If you love teas, you need to visit this unique place. There are so many different kinds, I am sure you will need to return numerous times to satisfy your curiosity. Maybe we'll run into each other, as I think I will walk over more as the weather warms up.

Imagine that you were siping a cup of hot tea and it was raining outside...you sit by the window (or bar) and accompanied with nice couples and friendly host, ah, what a nice dream. For me it wasn't a dream though, that was exactly what I experienced in Zen Tea just yesterday. I went for the tea tasting because of Groupon but I will definitely be back again for their tea. It was so calming, and so relaxing to be in the store. The host (who I assumed also the owner) was really friendly. She was very good at brewing the tea, and very informative with the tea selection. For the tea tasting you'll get 1 small pot of tea of your choice (I chose hojicha and my bf chose matcha. Both were amazing!), a plate of dessert that is to die for and also the small cups of whatever tea they serve for the tasting. The website said 5-6 cups, but we had 8 cups of different tea yesterday. Their Chai tea is unbelievably good! I never like chai tea especially Starbucks' but this one is a killer.

Having lived in Asia for several years and recently moved to the Middle East, i relish each time i visit the ATL area and can stop in at Zen Tea. ZT is a great model for what a contemporary and cozy tea shop should be. Their selection of teas is outstanding, and the calm and welcoming atmosphere that they've crafted is bar none. Each time i now stop into tea shops in various cities, i find myself longing for the Zen Tea experience. ZT is a great place to catch up with old friends while experiencing some great tea flavors. i especially love their Rooibos collection, while my best friend always covets their white teas. They always have the perfect bites on hand for good pairings with the teas. We especially love the pimento cheese sandwich...sigh. Definitely looking forward to the next time my travels bring me to the Zen Tea!

I'm loving the new growth and expansion happening in Chamblee, and ZenTea is without a doubt one of the highlights. It's an adorable, very quaint cafe featuring tea. Real tea. There's a huge menu selection of all the brews/flavors you can imagine - both hot and iced, they also sell loose leaf tea and a variety of teapots and infusers. In addition to everything tea, there's a nice selection of pastries - cookies, cakes, scones - as well as a few croissant and sandwich options. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've had off the menu - the carrot cake: delicious, the cookies: yum (and such a bargain)! The tea is the star of ZenTea however, and the deliciously crafted beverages will be the reason I keep returning. I've had the Matcha Green Tea Latte - hot and iced - and there's no wrong choice, both delicious, and the best version of a green tea latte I've had yet. My last visit, I deviated from the norm and ordered a Matcha Lemonade (Iced) - it was love at first sip. The combination of green tea and the sweet tangy-ness from the lemonade are lovely together - and I love that the staff uses crushed ice. ZenTea is also the perfect study joint, it's fairly quiet; even when its busy, the patrons tend to keep it down. I remember my first visit, I opened the door a little too loud and all eyes were on me. I've learned though, and ZenTea has become my peaceful, Chamblee oasis.

I would've given this place 5 stars, but they very dishonestly gave us whipped cream instead of the more expensive clotted cream that is listed on their menu for the Tea and Cream service. Is it because we had a Groupon for the Tea and Cream service? Either way, fraud is never ok, and I will not be back because of it. Otherwise, the hot scones were delicious, and the barista/server was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - a little oasis and just found out they can do a gluten free - high tea and you may come casual dress.