"Wow! You Carry a Lot of Tea for a Coffee Roaster."
We hear that pretty often—usually right after someone notices our separate tea menu.
The funny thing is, coffee and tea have more in common than you might think.
Both come from carefully cultivated plants, and both reflect where they're grown, how they're processed, and how they're brewed. Origin matters. Processing matters. Freshness matters. Brewing matters. Both are capable of extraordinary flavor.
Great ingredients deserve thoughtful preparation, whether they're coffee beans or tea leaves.
To us, they're simply two different ways of enjoying the same craft.
One Plant. Five True Teas.
Here's something that surprises a lot of people:
Black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong, and pu-erh all come from the exact same plant: Camellia sinensis.
Just like coffee, the differences come from what happens after harvest.
Some tea leaves are quickly heated to prevent oxidation, producing fresh, grassy green teas. Others are allowed to fully oxidize, developing the rich, malty flavors we associate with black tea. White tea is made from the youngest leaves and buds with very little processing, while oolong falls somewhere in between.
It's remarkably similar to coffee. The variety of the plant, where it's grown, how it's processed, and how it's brewed all shape what ends up in your cup.
That's where the two begin to part ways.
Some Mornings Beg for Espresso, Others Ask for Tea.
Coffee is famous for delivering a quick burst of energy.
Tea works a little differently.
True teas naturally contain caffeine, but they also contain L-theanine—an amino acid that helps promote a calmer, more sustained sense of alertness. Instead of the quick lift coffee is known for, many tea drinkers describe it as focused energy without the jitters.
Coffee gets you going. Tea helps you stay there.
We Didn't Pick Ordinary Tea.
We weren't interested in having a huge tea menu.
All we wanted was one we'd be excited to drink ourselves.
When we chose our teas, we looked for the same qualities we appreciate in great coffee:
- Clear, distinctive flavors
- High-quality ingredients
- Character you can actually taste
- A cup that makes you want another sip
Every tea on our menu earned its place.
Over time, we noticed something interesting.
Tea doesn't feel like an alternative to coffee. It's something we're just as excited to serve.
Our staff recommends tea drinks just as often as coffee drinks for our seasonal menus. Sometimes the right drink is a bold black tea, a London Fog, a vibrant green tea, or an herbal blend.
If You're a Coffee Drinker...
You don't have to start with chamomile. (Although we won't stop you.)
If you enjoy rich, full-bodied coffee, we'd probably point you toward one of our robust black teas first. They have the body and depth that many coffee drinkers appreciate while offering an entirely different flavor experience.
Looking for something a little lighter? Green tea offers gentle caffeine and fresh, vibrant flavors.
Avoiding caffeine? Herbal teas deliver incredible flavor without feeling like a compromise.
And if you're somewhere in between, try one of our favorite café drinks—a London Fog. Think of it as tea's answer to a vanilla latte: Earl Grey tea, vanilla syrup, and silky steamed milk. It's comforting, aromatic, and delicious any time of year.
Whether you come in for an espresso, a Chemex, or a pot of tea, our goal is the same: to serve something thoughtfully sourced, carefully crafted, and genuinely enjoyable.
