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Cup & Kettle Tea

4.7 (58 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Tiffany S.

Was looking for a low key spot right before dinner to have a quick business chat/touch base. My first pick was Inkwell, but they close at 6pm. So Cup & Kettle was perfect! They have a ton of tea options & the tea-rista (get it...instead of barista? Haha) was very helpful in helping me understand caffeine level. I love that the tea menu was "interactive" as it was just bottles of labeled leaves for you to examine & smell. I ended up with the peach blossom white tea for the delicious smell and moderate caffeine. It was nice and quiet so seems like it would be a good place to study/get some work done!

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Zsuzsa B.

Excellent little tea shop just off of the square in Bloomington. They have a great tea selection both for sale and to enjoy in the store. I did not try their baked goods, but the selection was good - cookies and scones. Additionally, they have light lunch options on the menu.

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Ken N.

With a lot of coffee shops and bistros around Bloomington, this little shop has found a niche and has settled in nicely. Somewhere between a coffee shop and a classic tea house, the shop offers friendly service with pastel tea pots and cups. After entering through the front door (delightfully sectioned off to keep the cold air from rushing into the dining room), we made our way to the order counter on the right side. We were greeted and could see the options available to us. They have a menu of breakfast items, sandwiches (both somewhat limited in quantity, but with Vegan and Gluten Free options), and pastries. The opposite wall of the order counter has several shelves of corked bottles that contain the tea varieties that you can smell for their aromas. I went with a pumpkin spice black tea while my wife ordered a hot chocolate. We picked a table and when our beverages were ready, they were delivered to us. She got a single cup and she said it tasted more like dark chocolate than her familiar milk chocolate flavor. I got an already steeped tea pot that was ready to go. It was served at a temperature that was immediately drinkable without having to risk burning my mouth. Perfect temp! All the teas that they serve seemed to be for sale in tins or bags of loose leaf form. Overall, a cozy and relaxing place to enjoy a respite from the busy world. Review #2203

Autumn M.

I took way too long to check this place out. It's a lovely tea shop, I love everything inside from the plants to the adorable cups, kettles and sugar dishes. I felt so relaxed and happy here. The matcha latte was great, and they had a super good matcha brownie too. Friendly staff and I sat with my baby with no problems! Overall a really good time and I can't wait to visit again and again. They have a really limited lunch menu but the chicken salad on croissant was actually really good!

Cold rose chai and FROG tart  with a refill ready to go in my teapot!!
Talia C.

This is such an amazing addition to the Bloomington foodie scene! We went from no tea shops and me not being sold on any one special place to buy tea for home, to having THE gold standard, and only steps away from the square. It's so pretty yet minimalist that I feel instantly at ease and happy when I walk in there. They have everything you'd need, nothing you don't. You can go for a dressy date, to drop in for some caffeine after you work out, whatever you want. This two woman owned business is great because 1) they know their teas and can explain them to people like them or to people who don't, 2) they take their time and do it right. Whether you get hot or cold tea, it'll be among the best tea you've ever had, 3) they are super pro local! They offer things from Piccolo Dolci, Uel Zing, Ahaa Chai, even pastries from people trying out the market to see if there is a scene for them. Meaning they support local successful businesses and new ones too! They donate all of their tips to local businesses. The tip donee changes each month, but is always (as far as I know) another woman owned business. I love this! Let's support each other. If you have kids, even though the ambiance is very peaceful, they are so welcome here. Look for the toys below the table by the couch. There's a baby changing station in the bathroom - dads feel free to change too, it's a genderless bathroom :-) there's also coloring and the owners love children so your child may just end up going home having made a new (lovely!) friend. If you're a teleworking person, don't fear. You're welcome here too! I've even had a meeting here and it was such a treat. We were able to focus and work hard while enjoying delicious tea and pastries from different local places. It felt super intimate yet professional at the same time. I can be a super indecisive person and Jessica (one of the owners) helps me every time to narrow down on what I want, ranging from loose leaf to take home or to cold teas that are still served with a refill teapot. It seems I can never ask too many questions or take too long to order. Or sniff the sniffing wall for too long either! Haha. I can't resist, it's so fun to smell them all. And for hot tea you can choose your mug! I really adore this place and hope we can all work together to make sure it sticks around for the long haul. Yayyy tea!

Variety of books. Fiction and nonfiction
Carmen V.

I walked in--expecting to be overwhelmed with options--but the tea connoisseur behind the bar showed me to the the tea wall. Over 30 bottles lined the shelves. I could pick and choose which ones I wanted to smell for a better flavor introduction. I settled on the raspberry green tea: iced. Everything about my visit was refreshing. The berry flavor, the floral upholstery, and the sea foam walls, kissed with sunlight streaming through the windows. The bright atmosphere was perfect for working on my laptop. Other tea lovers were reading books, chatting, and playing with a toddler. Thanks to the box of kids/baby toys under the coffee table, the chubby tyke was entertained for hours. My English-major-heart sang when I sat down next to the bookshelf and saw "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" and "Robert Frost's Poems." I could have spent an entire afternoon admiring the ambiance. The pastries and sweets were delivered that morning and tasted bakery-fresh. The size of the piccoli dolci's was generous but not the cheapest pastry I'd ever purchased. If you like a quiet place to reconnect with friends or study, Cup & Kettle is perfect. You can get a single glass or a pot. The only question is: how long will you be staying?

my pot of chamomile lavender tea
Connie L.

I met my friend here to catch up for a few hours and it was such a great location to do just that! When I walked in, I was immediately struck by the bright, cute ambiance that was clean but quirky. I didn't notice this until later, but there was a wall of loose tea in jars that were labeled. Customers were encouraged to open these jars to smell and see the teas that they were ordering. I thought this was a great idea! Since I didn't notice the tea wall upon first glance, my first order was based on something familiar. It was called five peaks tea--a smokey green tea from China that was warm and comforting. After chatting with my friend for a while, I got up to order a pot next. This time, I took my time to sample the teas and chose chamomile lavender. A very soothing blend that I would recommend! Prices were a little steep (pun intended) for tea (2.50 for a cup; 4.50 for a pot), but I felt like they respected their tea and took their time in treating the tea well. The decor was sweet and it is the perfect space for meeting friends, doing work, or coming in with children. In regards to doing work, there were outlets by every booth which is such a plus! There were also children's toys, coloring books, and a changing station with diapers in the bathroom--something I'm sure mothers appreciate! I really enjoyed my time here! A wonderful place to enjoy a cup of tea.

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The tea and cookies are all phenomenal. It's cheap and a super nice treat for the end of the week. I'm working my way through each tea.

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