I just came in here for a quick bit since it's location is quite hidden. The teas are well presented and they have a nice variety of nice-smelling teas. They also have organic hojicha, which was super strong (a good thing) and a bit harder to find as loose leaf. They also seemed to have some private rooms and a separate section for sipping tea. Super quaint and lovely location. Front people were pretty transparent and communicative about where their tea comes from, so that's definitely another plus. read more

Dominion Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Would you like to drink tea and be treated poorly? If so, come here. The owner is typical NOVA resident who KNOWS IT ALL. She will "Educate" anyone in a very condescending manner. She also admitted she does not adhere to, " the customer is always right" and judges people for putting sugar in their tea....that they paid for. How DARE someone treat her precious imported, "HIGH END" tea in such a manner. Gosh! (sarcasm). I agree this place is sterile, the staff are treated unkind and act like hostages. read more

Dominion Tea is a tea store that sells a variety of loose teas. All the teas are categorized by type, green, white, black, etc. They have little jars with some loose tea, so you can smell them. They also have a tasting room, where you can sit with friends and have a flight of their teas. I got Asian Pear & Spice, this one needed a bit of honey to bring it to life. I brewed it at home. It smelled divine, I thought the little flower was chamomile, but it's actually Helichrysum flower. This has soothing properties, for your skin, and for the digestive system. I can taste the pear, and the very subtle spice. I had my brother try this tea, because he suffers from heartburn, he said it helped him a lot. He hasn't taken over the counter stuff he normally takes in five nights now. I also got Chinese Blueberry, this one didn't have much of a smell, but I could see the dried blueberries, and the lemon grass. This one was a bit underwhelming. I really enjoyed shopping at Dominion Tea, there is so much tea for whatever your preference might be. The staff working here were super informed on their teas and their benefits. read more

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My son greatly enjoys their teas and he particularly likes to go to the tea shop and peacefully browse teas, and choose a few that resonate with him to take back to college. We went today after having lunch at Magnolia's and were warmly greeted by a pleasant young man who was behind the counter. I had not been here previously so being a new experience, I followed my sons lead. Total sensory splendor! There are a large variety of loose teas in glass containers that you can browse and smell. They're in sections by style (green, black, white, yellow etc). You can enjoy a tea flight or cup on site, and they sell other tea related service items. They have a few tables and a small room that has more dim lighting if you want to enjoy the flight or just relax and sip your cup. All teas come with instructions on steep time and water temp etc...Very helpful for max enjoyment. They sell both loose tea and sachets and they sell by the ounce. Everything was great until a female entered who I am guessing was an owner. She too was warmly greeted by the young man but she gave no response to him. She came in with bleach and other items in her hand. She put them in a back room and promptly began scolding the young man about purchase orders, inventory, his job duties etc. and her tone was not one that, IMO, was acceptable, polite, respectful, and it was far from kind. She was being condescending and rude and not giving guidance. It was a one way conversation. I was so uncomfortable and my son was too. She then walked out with her eyes straight ahead and a scowl on her face. We madd our choices slightly after and then made our purchase, and I apologized to the young man for the treatment he received and told him that in my opinion, he doesn't deserve to be spoken to that way by her or anyone. It was not my place to completely judge the situation, but the way I see it, once you publicly humiliate someone who works for you in front of customers, you invite them in to your messy back stage. Frustrations should be left for private meetings etc. and not put on display. Guidance trumps bashing. He just let it roll off of his back and said it was really ok and he's ok, and he thanked me. I felt so bad for him. The young man had a quiet and gentle demeanor - he was very tranquil and had the perfect vibe for a tea shop. He was helpful and knowledgeable - a great representative of Dominion Tea Co. He deserves 5 stars! In this job market, people have more choices and they're leaving places where they're treated like garbage. I'd give the tea 5 stars as well but holistically, I gave DTC 2 because the owner was so rude to her employee and because not only was it awful for him, it ruined the tranquil vibe for my son and I too. My 19 year old son left and just shook his head and said, "wow, that was incredibly unprofessional...I couldn't listen to that much longer. She was so rude to him...". Please be kind to your employees. They matter and are the face of your front of house and are the ambassadors for your company and all your hard work. Son's Favorite Teas: Earl Gray, Apple Pie, and Shenandoah Blue Mine: I prefer their Earl Gray - simple and great Give it a try yourself! read more

This is such a unique and wonderful experience and unlike any tea shop I've visited before. Dominion Tea offers individual cups of any tea in their catalog (which is quite large) and you can have them in flights of 4-5 different teas. Many of the teas are very rare and expensive so this is a great way to sample something unique as well as try before you buy. Staff are incredibly knowledgeable about the entire tea making process and will gladly answer questions or walk you through the process step by step. Whatever your knowledge or comfort level they are kind, helpful and accommodating. I initially sampled 4 teas, all black varieties. They were brought out arranged by strength so that you can begin with the more delicate flavors. The timer is set and each cup brews in its own tiny pot and is then cleverly decanted directly into the cup in a practiced maneuver that would probably have me splattering tea halfway across the room if I tried it at home. The result is a perfect cup of tea. I felt like a professional tea taster with my chart of flavor profiles and tasting notes. Please note, this is NOT a tea room, there are no frilly tablecloths or trays of dainty tea sandwiches and pastries. They don't serve any food. Nor is there cream or sugar. The whole object is to sample and learn about the different varieties of tea, unadulterated. In this they excel! I thought I knew something about tea before but this took tea drinking to the level of a wine tasting experience. If you're looking to learn about tea or try something truly rare and unique, this is the place! A true adventure in tea tasting! read more

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Always love coming to Dominion Tea! The staff is always so sweet and knowledgeable, and it's nice to grab a drink to go with me while I purchase tea. The new location is quaint and quiet. read more

If you are a tea lover, its a great little place to visit in Virginia. They have a great tea selection, so far I absolutely love their strawberry oolong and matcha infused sencha. Staff seems to have good knowledge about the teas & made our tea tasting experience wonderful. Only disadvantage is that it is far away & is kind of in middle of nowhere. If you don't want to drive, they give free shipping over $50. Their teas are not as pricy as teavana or other places & they taste great. read more

I used to work at Magnolia's (Dominion tea supplies them with tea sachets) and I became addicted to their Shenandoah Blue tea. It's the only tea I drink and if I run out and have to drink another, I get very upset at the lack of flavor. It's been about two years since I worked at Magnolias and I still drink the tea. Yesterday I was in there, picking up my usual, and the girl who was working was so nice! I was having a stressful day and our 5 to 10 minute conversation really helped me smile. I also love their surprise sachets for the stocking stuffers they have, it forces me to try something new though, the Shenandoah Blue is still my favorite. They also sell these great cookies sourced from another local business. I also love that I can order the tea online!! read more

First of all- their cleanliness and procedures to deal with COVID are wonderful. I felt safe in there the entire time. Secondly, I had the pleasure of Jen helping me pick out teas to purchase today and she was absolutely so knowledgeable, kind, sweet, and patient while I asked my 100000 questions to figure out what tea was best for me. Thanks Jen! I walked out a happy camper with lots of tea to brew and a nitro tea to go! Will be back soon! read more

I popped in at the reccomendation of a friend. Completely unimpressed. Very stark white, uninviting, Ho-hum atmosphere Rude and condescending snotty staff. I did not feel welcomed and didn't even bother trying the tea - left pretty quickly. I don't even understand the concept of this place. It was not even comfortable. It didn't even look like a tea shop - more like a warehouse with a couple of tables. Nothing memorable here - don't waste your time. read more

These people are extremely rude. The cashier named Jen just yelled at me for buying too much tea and causing their resources to be overloaded. She also told me that by calling in an order that I am treating them like a Starbucks. So, I returned 5 boxes of the Ginger Honeybush tea that I had purchased recently. I haven't ever been yelled at before for buying too much from a store. Guess they don't want business. I was trying to support a local business. Unfortunately they were not appreciative of my business. read more

Friendly customer service, a plethora of knowledge and a very clean atmosphere. We enjoyed our visit, tried a flight of teas and took some home to continue the experience. Highly recommended! read more

Dominion Tea is my favorite tea shop; I go here each month and stock up and I also pick up gifts for my friends who are also tea drinkers. The shop itself is clean and open; the staff know their tea so don't be afraid to ask for recommendations. The owner travels abroad to select teas and she has curated an outstanding selection. read more

What a wonderful find! My husband and I visited the shop for the first time today and had a lovely and informative visit with Michael. I had no idea what I wanted -- only that I like everything and would be willing to try anything. Michael was completely approachable and made us feel at ease when asking questions and exploring new teas as two people who generally know very little about tea. We enjoyed a delicious flight and felt totally safe given all of the precautions. I especially loved that we could purchase sample sizes of several teas to decide what we enjoy before committing to a larger quantity. We learned so much about what makes each tea unique and how to properly brew it on our own! We're already enjoying our new tea at home and can't wait to go back and buy more of our favorites. :) read more

This place is a hidden gem! For tea fanatics or those who just enjoy a cup of tea every now and then, this place has EVERYTHING! Not to mention it's WAY better than Teavana and their teas are high quality. The owner, Hillary, is so friendly, knowledgeable, and is very enthusiastic about all of the teas. She was able to tell us about the region where each tea came from and how best to drink it. She's a walking tea encyclopedia! I went on a Sunday afternoon with a friend and we "created our own tea flight." We got to select 3 types of tea to try out of the huge variety and Hillary described each one and taught us how to correctly steep them. They also had some pre-selected/curated flights readily available, and they change them up every month. One of the things that I liked the most was that they offer a "sample size" for the loose leaf teas that are about 3-4 cups worth and cost between $1.50-$3.00 each. I walked away with at least 10 samples to try so that I make sure I like them before I go back and buy larger sizes. I also got a full size bag of the Earl Vanilla, which I really loved. And of course I walked out with some tea accessories (including an awesome perfect tea timer!) and they had a nice selection tea pots, cold brew systems, gift sets, etc. The e-newsletters that I receive are also pretty great in that they include some history of tea, recipes (who would have thought to use tea in soup or breads?), as well as current events going on with Dominion Tea. Hillary mentioned that they may be offering some classes soon and I expressed interest in learning how to correctly prepare Japanese matcha! If I didn't live in DC, I would be visiting every weekend to try new teas and hang out in the tasting room. I can't wait to visit again! Thank you David and Hillary! Keep up the good work! read more

Stopped in for a tea tasting while visiting my mom for the weekend. The shop is in a cute area and finding parking wasn't terrible on a Saturday afternoon. We did the two different regular tastings, three teas in each tasting (one was Asian teas and the other African). The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly and walked us through the tea tasting process and all the different teas in detail. I do wish they explained the tasting process before preparing and bringing us the teas, then explaining each tea type while they stepped. It felt rushed trying to explain the process and types for all the teas before some of the teas were done stepping. The short steeps (1-3 minutes) were not very hot by the time we had completed going through the tasting process and tea types we were trying. Overall it was a reasonable price ($5 for each tasting) and a wonderful afternoon getting to try some different teas while learning from a knowledgeable staff! read more

Dominion Tea - Africa tea tasting - Tea Rooms Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

My friends and I had so much fun here. It was a Mommys day out. Much needed! We did 2 flights each and had so much fun. First we had lunch at Magnolias. This was the perfect day. They have a lot of space, go check it out! read more

Dominion Tea - My flight, so yummy! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

I was exhausted after completing a 50 mile bike ride and was scoping out the town for the very first time. I decided to check out Dominion Tea. As with the places I visited, this place is bike-friendly. They were really receptive and they asked what my tea preference is and they made my iced tea really well. I would go here again. What can I say, it's a nice clean tasting room with friendly staff. read more

Enjoyed smelling & trying flights of teas. Spent a wonderful hour or so relaxing & learning about tea.

I really liked tasting the flight of teas. This was a Christmas gift from my girlfriend. The owner, Hillary, did a wonderful job explaining the teas she sources and blends and her business. My girlfriend, Jerri, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I purchased the Chocolate Mint tea. read more

The customer service today was rude and condescending at best. The clerk tried to correct my pronunciation of "pu'erh" --um my second language is Mandarin. Tried to tell me that Portugal didn't grow tea (she was wrong- and yes Portugal does export its tea), and tried to literally shout me down on matters pertaining to college when I was kind enough to make small talk ( being in my 50s and having put four kids through college including Ivy League--I do know what I am talking about). Trying to outdo a customer intellectually? A cup of tea with a side of omnipotence anyone? No thanks. Won't be returning.... read more

Stumbled upon this place after brunch at Magnolia's on the Mill. What a gem of a find! I went with my Mom and sister and we each had a flight of tea. The owner was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the tea mixture, steep times and origin of the tea. I even learned that caffeine is primarily produced as a bug repellant! Who knew? I definitely recommend this place for its ambiance and hundreds of great tea selection! Kudos Dominion Tea for doing it right! read more

If you enjoy tea, this is a must. I learned a lot, tried a bunch of new things, and am currently enjoying the tea I brought home with me. Treat yo-self to something from Dominion tea, it is worth it. read more

Previous reviews cover all the bases. This place is fantastic! The owner was so friendly and took the time to teach us so much about the teas we were tasting. She was incredibly kind to our children, who learned a lot as well. We went in for our first visit on my wife's birthday, expecting to have a nice cup of tea and then go on our way. Boy were we wrong!! We ended up each tasting 3 different teas, learning the ins and outs of how teas are formulated, and really having a great time! The owner joked about how she could tell things about people based on how we responded to certain tea smells and flavors. Then, when we all liked a certain tea, she asked "do you have a fireplace?" Yes! Anyway, great time. Will definitely be back with friends. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to dominion tea today. Lydia was both passionate about tea and well-informed. She was able to answer my many questions, and seemed pleased to do so. While I was busy browsing all the offerings this time, I look forward to doing a flight tasting next time. read more

Great selection of teas, friendly and attentive service. We tried a tea tasting of 3 different flights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back. read more

A tea-lovers' mecca! I am on my way for more after I write this review. Dominion's loose-leaf varieties will satisfy tea-lovers of all stripes. I incline toward green tea, and I have yet to make my way through the offerings. The Konacha (a Japanese variety) and the Vietnamese Green stand out for their warm, earthy aromas. All teas-- white, green, Oolong, black, and tisane--span a wide range of regions and preparation methods. The owner can describe each in detail, and she does so with great enthusiasm. If you are in an exploratory mood (inspired by the spectacle of expansive tea walls), Dominion offers tea "flights," a generous sampling of three teas, all for a little over $5.00. If you want more, they also sell freshly-brewed tea by the pot or (larger) cup. After an especially great cup, how nice it is to be able to purchase a bag of that particular tea, in 2, 4, or 8 oz. 4 oz usually yields a month or more of repeat enjoyment. Not only is it superior to grocery-store tea, but it is often cheaper by the cup. The space is appealingly open and sunlit, with large, inviting tables for conversation, reading, and quiet enjoyment of your tea. It is located in a charming, walkable part of Purcelville near the Washington & Old Dominion trail and Magnolia's Restaurant. read more

This isn't a cute British-type tea room; it has a more sterile sort of environment. However, they have a large selection of teas on the walls, and they will brew the one you want and steep it accordingly. The owner and staff are knowledgeable about the tea and are polite. We have been a few times, and, while the tea has usually been good, I just feel like the store is missing some personality and fun. read more

Stop by to check this little place out with my husband. Very nice staff, she explained the different teas. Gave us her favorites also. We then had a tasting each where we were taught the time each type of tea we had should steep for. The cups where they steep and the ones we would then drink out of were authentic to how the tea would be served in China. Loved the experience and the tea! Will be back soon. read more

Loved This Place and I'm not a tea drinker! In Purcellville on an errand with adult family members and discovered Dominion Tea while we were walking around. Our visit and subsequent tasting were on impulse. I was the only non-tea drinker but I was impressed with the cleanliness, the spareness of the interior and ultimately with the person who was working there, Lydia, so I (shockingly) suggested that we try a tasting. I've been thru plenty of wine tastings but never tea (tea, yuck) however Lydia was so knowledgeable, so gracious, such a good listener since none of us knew what we were doing that this was a great phenomenal experience and she served each of us teas that she thought we would like. All were different, many were none we would have picked and each of us liked at least 1 on our tray. We had such a good time! I would go back, bring friends, celebrate something special there. I even bought tea and look forward to trying it this afternoon!! Please try it. read more

Great place to visit in downtown Purcellville, just up the block from Magnolias. Hillary can tell you all about the wide ranging selection of green teas, even the one that aren't! read more