A friend of mine introduced me to this place. It is just down the street from PBR. If you are looking for a specific kind of tea, you may have good luck finding it here. The store is slightly tucked back and can be hard to find. It is in a quiet area of town as well. Off the beaten path of Cary Street. Inside the store there is a small seated area in the front and throughout . It is really quaint. I loved how the tea is stored in black metal containers. You can get tea made to sip on there, or to go. You can also purchase loose leaf tea. Pricing is reasonable. There is a wide array of loose leaf tea. The three employees were amazing. They were awesome! I can not say it enough. They were so helpful, and they knew their product. If one did not know, the other would know. There is a punch bingo card, which is nice and unique. Parking is located on the street, or public lots throughout Richmond. read more

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I love this charming tea shop tucked away by the PBR building. There is free street parallel parking right in front. They have a huge selection of teas to enjoy in the shop or take to go with you. It is a smaller shop so there is limited seating. Do know that there can be a long wait sometimes. When I've went there is usually just one person working. This is a great place to buy a gift for the tea lover in your life (even if it's just yourself). When it is your turn, you get a lot of love and attention. I was looking for some uncaffeinated fall tea and loved trying their rooibos chai tea. You can find all types of teas here and you're able to get them to go in different sizes. I highly recommend checking this lovely place out. read more

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Great tea shop, high quality teas. Ordered a mango matcha latte a few days ago, absolutely delicious. 5/5 for the earthy matcha flavor coming through with the taste of mango, neither overpowering the other. Today i returned and enjoyed a tea flight which i LOVE the option for- never seen that. I enjoyed the apricot, rose black, and Quirk blend, in that order. Bought the first two to enjoy more at home. Will be back for more flights! read more

CaryTown Teas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We stumbled upon this cozy little tea shop. These 2 gals were there and knowing it was our first time, we got a lot of help choosing our first teas to try. We decided to get one for allergy, one to fight the flu, and one for weight loss. Also, we bought two steepers. We decided to stay a little longer and had a cup of tea. Everything tasted great. For a moment, I was sipping my tea slowly (that is the big tip here), taking in the scents and steam and thinking how simple life can be with no social media, a great book to read, and a cup of hot tea. This little tea shop gets my top recommendation. read more

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Came in on a Saturday evening after a long day of exploring Richmond before we went to get Indian food. This place has all types of teas and even a couple of Chinese teas--especially the puerh tea cakes. You can get cups of tea but you cannot choose to make a cup of tea from the tea cakes. I got the Silver Needle tea and while the tea was fragrant and light like a white tea should be, it was kind of watered down by how much water they steep with the tea. I wish they steeped the tea for longer given how much water each cup had. The strawberry kiwi tea was a bit of a skip but it is pretty refreshing. The earl grey was extremely fragrant and would make a great tea latte. While I wouldn't recommend making a tea latte with white tea, they said they are okay with making it. Overall, clean location and a cool place to get tea, especially since there aren't a lot of tea specialty shops here. read more

CaryTown Teas - Silver Needle Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

What an incredible surprise of a tea shop. The shop itself, selection, and staff were all perfect.

We ordered two types of tea and absolutely loved them both! The ambiance is comfortable, welcoming, and enticing. read more

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I haven't been able to stop by for a few months due to work, but I used to come here weekly. The ambience is lovely, the tea is delicious, and their selection is incredible. The staff is always friendly and willing to help you pick out whatever loose leaf tea you might be craving or need. It's one of my favorite spots in Richmond. read more

I tried Carytown Teas with my fiancé a few weeks ago. They have the most incredible array of teas I've ever seen in one place- every type I could imagine is here! Many I'd never heard of, even. They also sell lots of tea accessories- fancy mugs, teapots, warmers, honey sticks, etc. The interior is dark, cozy colors, with antique and quirky teapots as displays. All in all, a nice ambiance. I will say the first time we came, it was an hour before close, and I think the staff (2 older women) might've been a tad overwhelmed. No one greeted us, no one explained how ordering or pricing worked, no one offered to tell us about the teas or answer questions. If I'd been new to drinking tea, I might've left, since I wouldn't have known what to order. We eventually flagged someone down, and they were nice (if flustered), but she did forget the honey in both our drinks (since mine was cold, she tried to add it after, but it didn't dissolve and just sat clumpy in my cup). The teas we got were delicious, and subsequent teas I've had have been equally delicious. I would hope they put a little more effort into greeting patrons/speaking on their offerings on a regular basis, but I do think I caught them on a bad day. I enjoyed my beverage, and will specify honey more clearly next time. read more

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The selection of teas at Carytown Teas is magnificent. They have over 250 and the menu is broken down into categories like green, white, black, etc. to make it easy to choose. The staff here are friendly and will let you smell all the teas you'd like! The space is inviting and they have a few tables inside in case you wanted to sit and drink a cup of tea. They have flavored sugar cubes like lavender and rose as well, which they allow sampling for! Side note, we sourced all of our teas here (russian caravan, almond, and orange tea) for a tea party we had at home. Everyone was impressed! read more

CaryTown Teas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

They provided a customized new tea blend and it was SCRUMPTIOUS. The shopping experience is always a treat with so many teas to chose from with a exotic ambiance. Can hardly wait for the next visit. read more

Dainty expensive tea for connoisseurs. The took the time to explain everything and let me smell the samples-/ friendly. Spent $120 for one shopping bag of precious goods. Felt like British high tea ( bought biscuits) combined with a Japanese tea ceremony-- to go! Once a year. read more

I can't say enough about this place!! So small and cozy with a quiet atmosphere l! Perfect for some tea time and taking some tea as a gift at such a reasonable price! I will be back! read more

CaryTown Teas - a view of a tea shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I happened upon Carytown Teas one pretty Saturday this summer. I really enjoyed spending a few minutes to look around and see all they had to offer. The small shop fits in an abundance of interesting teas along with sugars, salts, and other spices which I'm sure do nothing more than add some color of flavor to an ordinary day. The place is decorated in an extremely friendly, down to earth, friendly but fashionable tone. The individual jars with the personalized metal plates for Carytown Teas add a lot of appeal and give a contrast of uniformity against the more homely, assymetric backdrop to the rest of the decor. It looked like they have a tea bar in the back though I didn't venture up to it to see the menu or full scale of their offerings. The place was busy with hustle & bustle (good for them) as the shop owners and staff mingled with first time shoppers, greeting their visitors, striking up conversation about tea and other things, and trying to be accessible to anyone with questions. I can't give any business 5 stars from such a brief first trip in to look around but I do wish them the best. Carytown is at its best when it is stocked with friendly, unique local shops like this. Next time I plan to buy tea, peruse the merchandise more thoroughly, and visit the service counter in the back. FYI - this store smells great. It's worth stopping in just to enjoy the fragrant aroma. read more

Wow. Wow. And more wow. This is a hidden mecca for tea lovers! My local friend nagged me to stop in during my recent trip to Richmond. I finally made it about half an hour prior to closing time last Monday. No one else was in the shop, so I was able to ask a bunch of questions and sniff so many teas before making any decisions. It's all loose leaf but if you're more of a bagged person (like me), you can purchase a big pack of tea bags too. I've only tried three out of my four teas so far, but I can't delay this 5-star review any longer. I am in love with this tea! I've struggled with insomnia for so so long, but their Sweet Oblivion -- made with valerian root -- is my new best bud. Seriously. I've been drinking it nearly every night this week and within an hour or two, I'm happily in dreamland. I can't remember the last time this happened. Nothing else, other than the medically-induced-wake-up-hazy Aleve PM, has ever helped, and this actually feels (and is) natural. I hope this persists! I also purchased the Purple Haze for anxiety (of which I have a crippling amount) and it has worked wonders in getting me to calm down. I love it! My other tea choices were the Long Island Strawberry and the Immunity Booster. The strawberry is really nice as a casual choice, but I haven't tried the Immunity one just yet. Their tea selection is vast. You can find teas that calm health issues, fruit teas, black teas, green teas, yerba mate, etc. And Patricia, the owner, is the nicest lady ever. We were chatting for a while, and I told her about how I'm considering a move to Richmond. She gave so many tidbits of advice. I so appreciated her input! We left at closing time. My total for four teas (2 ounces each) + tea bags was around $60, which really isn't too bad considering the high level of the teas. I assure you I'll be a loyal customer moving forward, even if I don't end up moving down there. After all, they do offer online ordering! Thank goodness. read more

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I had an amazing shamen matcha tea over ice and had to go back and buy some to go. Great service and nice space.

A little posh for me personally, but I bought some tea leaves for my friend and she LOVED them.

Eureka! You found it! This tea shop will surely have the tea blend you are looking for! Pages of unique teas for any tea connoisseur's taste. A small shop packed with canisters of loose teas, tea pots, and tea accouterments. I also found here the elusive tea blossoms for my clear tea pot. They have a Quirk tea blend which I purchased and can't wait to try. And don't forget the tea sacs for loose tea, I love them! The teapot prices were a little steep, pun intended. But the tea itself was reasonably priced. The shelves were quite dusty and a tad disheveled... they could use a little tidy up. The woman tending the shop was very helpful and knowledgeable. She gave me the extensive tea list and steeping guide and informed me that you may also order online, how convenient! Carytown's, nay, Richmond's, prime tea depot! read more

This place is sooooo cute! The women were so knowledgeable about each tea and they had soooo many choices and filters & strainers! I haven't had a chance to try my tea yet but I'm so excited to make a cup! They also can make tea/lattes of your choice from their blends and have a cozy couch for you to sip your tea and chill out. Will def be back! read more

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I've had days I went in and got kiiiinda ignored while the woman behind the counter talked at length with other customers. I had one thoroughly enjoyable day where I and a friend got into a lengthy discussion with her ourselves [about zombie plans- is yours finalized?]. The tea is always good and high-quality which is, admittedly, reflected in the price... but anyone who drinks good tea knows it's not five dollars a pound or something crazy. Ultimately my one real complaint about the place? There's no bloody milk to put in my tea when I buy a cuppa... and when I asked, I was duly informed that putting milk in tea ruined the health benefits. So... I buy bulk tea hither, thither and yon and drink my tea at home. With milk. read more

Lovely spot, my favorite casual tea place in RVA! Cute teaware, many types of tea, including my favorite: organic varieties. The person working there when I went was very friendly and helpful, and their new location is great! A perfect spot for some calming downtime, catching up with a friend or just grabbing some loose-leaf tea for your collection at home! A top RVA spot, for sure. read more

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I absolutely LOVED this place! It's so cute inside and owner was very knowledgeable and friendly. Their selection is pretty extensive and the quality is amazing. You won't find teas like this in any old store. If you're a tea lover, do yourself a favor and check this place out to step up your tea game! read more

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Lovely spot. Plenty of choices and great advice on what they all mean. We will be back.

The best tea shop I have found in Richmond! All teas are fair trade, organic, and most of them are direct trade. The shop owner does a wonderful job finding teas from all over the world. Her associate is extremely knowledgeable as well, and has many years experience with high craft tea. The variety and quality is GREAT. I highly suggest you try the QuangZhou milk tea for an excellent aroma, and the Houjicha for an excellent flavor. Tea lovers must visit. read more

I enjoy a cup of tea in the afternoon during the late fall and winter time. Having moved to the Richmond area a couple of years ago, I was looking for some loose leaf teas. Found Carytown Teas and was impressed at their large selection. The owner was friendly and made a couple of good suggestions for me. Attractive store. read more

Really nice shop but a little hard to find if you're just driving by. It was more expensive than I expected but they did carry the exact tea I was looking for. read more

Carytown Teas is a gem of a shop befitting a grander city than Richmond (sorry, Richmond). The selection of teas, all of which are organic and fair trade, is vast. The two employees that I've encountered, Patricia (the owner) and Mistie, are both absolutely delightful and extremely helpful. They are passionate about good quality teas, and it shows. I drink a lot of tea, and I won't buy it anywhere else. Although the prices are steep, the products are well worth it. They also carry a large variety of tea implements such as tea pots, cups, travel mugs, steepers/infusers/bags/balls, tea sets, whisks (for Japanese-style matcha, or green tea), and much more. The only way this place could be any better is if they served little appetizers to go with their delicious brews. I haven't actually enjoyed a cuppa at the store, but apparently that is also an option, as the place advertises itself as a salon as well as a shop. If you love tea, you'll be swept away by Carytown Teas. And if you ever move away from Richmond, or know someone outside the city who loves tea, they offer a mail order service, as well as a nifty tea of the month club, which would make a fabulous gift. As a testiment to their fine tea blends, they won second place in the North American Tea Championship in 2010, which is proudly advertised on the ceramic to-go mugs they sell. Here are some of my favorite blends, which Patricia lovingly creates by hand: - Masala Chai - Hot Cinnamon Spice (the perfect sweet winter tea; it warms the soul) - Russian Earl Grey (my favorite tea in the whole world; it's traditional Earl Gray with beautiful cornflower blossoms and orange peels, and it transcends description) - Moroccan Mint (makes a great iced tea in the summer) I also like many of the medicinal blends; they all have a pleasant flavor, though I cannot vouch for their scientific effects on my body. I figure they certainly can't hurt, and I do know that plenty of the ingredients (valerian, ginkgo, ginseng, etc.) in various blends have been shown in legitimate scientific studies to have health effects. There is a helpful list of all the tea blends and their ingredients at the counter for you to peruse, and Patricia or Mistie will happily pull down the canister of any tea you are interested in and offer it to you to smell, to see if it suits your fancy. Once, after chatting with Patricia for a while about what kind of teas I most enjoy, she offered me a small sample for free along with my purchase, which was a lovely surprise. In conclusion, if you're a tea lover in the Richmond area, you must go to Carytown Teas and experience it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

This is a cute tea shop tucked next to Carytown Burgers & Fries. You could pass right by it if you didn't know what you were looking for. Owner Patricia Adams has a passion for tea, and you can see this when you shop her store. Just tell her what you like and she'll pull out varieties of different blends for you to smell. She's got a great selection of just about any kind of tea you could want: rooibos, green, white, red, black, and even those pretty Asian tea bulbs that blossom into a flower when you soak them in hot water. I went to get a small gift for a stressed-out friend, and she helped me choose a few different teas that offered a good range. Her shop also has tea accessories like big and small pots, strainers, tea cups, loose-leaf tea holders and more. Again, making it a great place to stop for gifts. The only thing that could make this shop better would be a tea room where you can sample some of the different varieties. read more

If you are a tea person, this shop is nirvana. If you're not a tea person, put down your Lipton tea bag and go check this place out. You will never drink Lipton again. They have some beautiful blends and they are so friendly and willing to help you find something you'll love. If you're lazy and don't want to go to Carytown, Kroger carries some of their popular teas. That said, you should stop by the Carytown store because their selection is amazing. They have a small area where you can drink your tea in the shop, and they do stock tea supplies, but this is really a place to discover lovely teas and take them home to enjoy them there. read more

CaryTown Teas is my all-time favorite place to buy tea. I can't tell you enough how delicious, fresh and tasty their blends are. I even moved away from Richmond and I still order all of my tea online directly from them! read more

Although this is not a sit down tea house, per se, the staff was extremely accommodating. The service was wonderful. It was a very enjoyable experience and I would highly recommend it. The tea was delicious and a very inviting atmosphere. read more

Wow, what a surprise. I have been a customer of Teavana for quite some time, they are VERY pushy, I had no idea that buying to could be a pleasant experience !!! At Carytown teas, the girl behind the counter was very helpful and answered the gazillion questions I had and pulled down roughly fifty tins of tea for me to smell. When I couldnt make up my mind she had a lot of suggestions and ended up hitting the nail on the head every time. When I got home I realized that I forgot my list and when I called, the girl stayed on the phone with me and went down the assortment of teas I bought and explained how long for me to brew each one and how hot to make the water, when getting off the phone she gave me her email address in case I had any other inquiries. I will definitely recommend this shop to anyone interested in fresh teas and a nice atmosphere. read more

I love CaryTown Teas! It's more than just a place to buy tea. It's the place to go to get a tea education!! They help you discover new things and really find a tea you'll love! I also joined their tea of the month club and I have been so so happy every time I open my mailbox! They include tasting notes, origin, and steeping recommendations. I have yet to be disappointed!! read more

Lovely experience. Wanted to purchase some teas as a christms gift, but know nothing about tea. There was a couple already being helped, so I looked around at the beautiful tea pots. Everything was neat and organized, and just moments later I was approached and asked how I could be helped. Didn't catch the employee's name, but she was so helpful. She asked questions then showed me some from the wide assortment they have available, while offering tidbits of info on the variety. (Everyone including me was masked.) She helped me narrow down to 4 different 2oz "samples"; each making 20-30 cups! These are organic and fair trade from all around the world, so expect to pay accordingly. Plus you are supporting a local Richmond business. Whether you're the tea lover or buying for someone else- this is the place to go. read more

We stopped here once but will certainly be back! Based off of what I saw online I wasn't sure if this was a tea shop that just sold loose tea or if it was a place to get a cup of tea or an afternoon tea service. Its mostly a shop that sells loose leaf teas and tea blends. But the staff will also make you a cup of tea which is especially helpful if you are not sure which one you want to buy. They do not have an afternoon tea service to my knowledge. I really liked the list of teas and blends that I saw. I have been hunting for a good mint black tea and found it here. I didn't see my favorite (Lady Londonderry) but other than that they really have everything else. I also liked that on the list of teas they sell, there are some steeping guidelines for each as different teas require different temperatures. read more

I'm a novice tea drinker and I had a great experience! They have fantastic blends and I walked out with a favorite pure tea (peppermint) and a new blend to try (cucumber melon). I also learned how to properly brew tea and what kind of teapot to get. I'm definitely going back soon. read more

We are so fortunate to have CaryTown Teas in Richmond! This place is stocked with delightful teas from around the world that are amazing. Mistie is knowledgeable and willing to guide novices to try Teas that might otherwise go undiscovered. Add to that her understanding of herbs and holistic medicine and we have a goldmine in a wonderful shop in our backyard! Try the turmeric ginger tea! read more

Worst service. Employee acted like she didn't see or hear us. We were the only ones in there. Asked about the tea and she continued to ignore us. My friend said bye and thanks, the employee still did not reply. Highly Disappointed and will NOT return. read more

I absolutely love this place!!! It's quaint and the owner is beyond knowledgeable. I've been a few times and will keep returning. I was a little lost after Teavana closed and wondering where in the world I get good quality loose teas and I'm so glad this place was recommended. read more

The service at this place is HORRIBLE. I went twice and have not been back in months. Each time, the staff has been either incredibly rude or inattentive. One woman who works here makes you feel bad for even asking a question about the teas. By far some of the worst retail attitudes in Carytown. I've since moved my tea transactions to Umami in Northside. read more