This is one of my favorite small businesses in Rochester, there's so many good things to say about it. They have a huge variety of tea and related paraphernalia for storing and serving your tea collection at home. The space inside is also really bright, clean, and welcoming. The owner is so kind too. I love that they have counter service here as well. I've been by for a hot cup of tea or tea flight as a treat from time to time. This time I decided to try a hot matcha latte for the first time. The latte was the perfect blend of milk and just the right amount of green tea flavor. It was so good I was tempted to order a second one before I left. read more

Happy Earth Tea - Hot Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

Wonderful tea room on at 696 South Avenue, Rochester, NY where you can buy teas and relax for a cup with very welcoming, helpful, and competent staff. Also their mail order service is excellent. I order online and usually get my tea within 3 days with a personal thankyou note tucked in the package expressing gratitude for supporting this local Rochester, NY business. read more

This is such a wonderful establishment. I felt very welcome and comfortable. They have a huge selection of teas, and also tea related items. I bought several lovely tea cups as well as tea. read more

I recommend this cozy, sweet smelling spot for a wide variety of tea while chatting with a friend about a favorite book. Friendly service. Snacks/ treats available. read more

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Lovely little tea shop offering an extensive variety of loose leaf teas and tea accessories, as well as a cafe to try various drinks and some bakery items. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and will help you find your perfect drink. There's also the option to get a smaller portion of their loose leaf teas to try out. Looking forward to trying more of their teas in store and at home! read more

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Tons of different kinds of tea. There is a bar to sit at. You can get flights! There are some baked goods. Kind staff, timely serving. Beautiful store setup with handmade and tea related things to buy. Would go to again for a tea date. read more

What a lovely little spot. I remember when the were down the street it was a jewel box of a store. They moved into what was Tru Yoga (the moved across the street) The husband and wife team behind this great tea store are lovely and gracious as is there staff. You can buy all sorts of loose tea, try some tea flights either hot or iced . Make sure you try the hibiscus iced tea it's delicious and caffeine free. They have a loyal following a plus. Check them out. Parking is street. read more

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Such a lovely crew at Happy Earth Tea who are passionate about their vision and tea! I loved the Hojicha iced latte with a touch of sweetness- so refreshing and I'm already craving more! There's indoor and outdoor seating- tons of options to have tea there or purchase tea leaves and products. Am so glad I came across Happy Earth Tea and look forward to future visits!! read more

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Happy Earth Tea is a MUST! This is one of the best tea places I've even been to. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The staff and very knowledgeable and friendly. They feature many different varieties of teas, chais, matchas etc. they also have a store where you can purchase your own tea favorites, teapots, water bottles, honey, cookies and more. I love the little tea bar, cafe which also features outdoor seating. I order the iced Happy Hibiscus- which was a 10/10! Next time you're in the South Wedge- check them out! read more

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Niraj and Mary are beautiful people with big loving hearts. I am a huge fan of all varieties of tea. I have Irish roots somewhere in my DNA is a love of tea time. Love the black tea blends for afternoon. Green tea blends for bed time. Their tea is all natural and you feel so good drinking it. You are supporting tea growers who care for the land and leave it better than they found it. Enjoy the joy of tea time. read more

Happy Earth Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Beautiful tea shop run by really great people. The tea is amazing. I'm loving the hojicha for the winter months. And it makes a great latte. I highly recommend a stop in to browse, buy some tea or sit at the bar and have a beautiful drink of your new favorite tea. read more

1000% recommend. This place knows what they're doing when it comes to tea! High quality whole leaf teas, brewed at the correct temperature depending on the type of tea. Happy earth tea is a delight! Soothing music, super friendly owners, you feel like family when you walk in. They also have lots of teas and beautiful tea accessories for sale. If you love tea this is the place for u! read more

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I don't usually get beverages when I'm out and about unless it's a social event. I came with a friend on a Saturday after lunch and loved how warm and inviting this place is. There's a lot of little cute things around the store, like the miniature animal figures all over the counter. I got a Chai and watched them making it. It has freshly minced ginger out of a food processor - that's why you do get a strong ginger taste. The spiced flavor didn't taste diluted at all. It was a lot of Chai though. I was happily full afterwards haha. read more

Happy Earth Tea - Masala chai - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

Ok, I'll admit: I'm a tea snob. I love a good cup of tea. I will also admit, despite my tea-snobbery - I don't know much other than what I like the taste of. I'm a fan of Oolong teas, and when I saw theirs blended with coconut I knew I had to try it! Glad I did. So far I've only had it hot, but I look forward to making it iced! read more

Yum, yum, yum! I stopped in here after a trip to the bookstore with a friend. It is such a cute store with many fun options of loose-leaf teas to buy. I ordered the Masala Chai with oat milk, which was one of the specials. It was a bit pricy at $6 for a small cup. As soon as I tasted it, I did not care. It was the best, smoothest, creamiest chai I had ever tasted. I am still thinking about it! My friend loved her drink as well! We will be back here again in the future! read more

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Cute shop with good tea. They need WAY more seating. 12 people standing around on a Sunday waiting for a seat to open up, with 6 extraneous display tables strewn about ten shop, stacked with things to sell? They'd benefit with consolidating and adding more seating. Might return on a weekday but this was crazy. read more

Why, oh why, can't there be more places like this in my world? I drink loose tea every day (ordered from In Pursuit of Tea, a lovely small tea company that sources tea from all over the world). My cousin and I stumbled upon this shop while I was visiting him last weekend and stopped in for a cup and I fell hard. Purchased some bags for the road and have been thoroughly enjoying the tea ever since. Also, we split a Red Fern vegan brownie, which is very high up on the list of best things I've ever put in my mouth. Owner was very friendly and had a good vibe too. Highly recommend. read more

Wow, this shop was incredible. Amazing tea flights for $10 with wonderful education and background on each tea. We tried the oolong and white tea flights. There is also a traditional pu-erh tea pouring for $13 for 5 steeps. The whole atmosphere is incredibly calming and several customers were there enjoying a cup of tea and reading a book. There are lots of wonderful tea appliances and tools to purchase and peruse, if interested. Looking forward to coming back and sampling more! read more

Happy Earth Tea - White tea flight - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

very clean and organized. friendly staff, finding parking could be a challenge. variety of tea and twa products.

This place is fantastic! It would feel essential even if all they did was sell loose tea - which seems hard to find at any local grocery. But the selection, the packaging, the atmosphere - a virtual ode to the experience of tea in many ways. So glad to have it in the South Wedge. read more

Happy Earth Tea - A look at the quality and texture - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Great location, friendly staff, they need more tables. But definitely a good place to try read more

Introduced to this place by fellow Yelpers, and prior to getting notoriety on CNN's top Tea Houses in the World, LTB is a must-go for those that want to divulge in caffeine, conversations, and culture. The shoppe boasts a modest, but welcoming interior with a staff reflecting those aesthetics, and that's a wonderful thing. LTB is the embodiment of "peace" if I were to describe this place with one word. Usually on Sunday mornings I find myself placed here with tea that tastes the way I love it: easy breezy and Japanesey. I've tried several unique teas but I find myself always going back to the Gyokuro Green Tea. The umami is so strong and robust I forget that I'm drinking a tea; i feel like I'm drinking a meal. I absolutely love this tea. I would like to buy a pack and brew it at home, but I just have a sinking feeling that I could never make it as well as the Tea Specialist here. Just a few minutes in, you can see her passion and depth of knowledge of her product, which may rival that of the owner! If I have a question about a certain tea, or process, there's no guessing: she immediately grabs a reference book to seek that answer for the benefit our knowledge. RESPECT. Though this is primarily for tea, and you don't want to eat something too strong to throw off your appreciation for the flavor profile, I hope that they serve food beyond just pastries from the Red Fern. Despite that, being open less than a year, I'm hugely impressed with this place. I look forward to seeing how it grows. read more

Happy Earth Tea - Gyokuro Green Tea, $7 - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

Leaf Tea Bar is the wonderful cafe. It is a deaf friendly cafe. My friends and I went there and met the girl. She can sign language and chat with us. We enjoyed chatting with her and drinking the teas. I drank matcha tea. I wanted to learn how to make tea. If you want a second drink tea, it is free. If you want to drink matcha again, you pay it and it is not free. I strongly recommend you to go to Leaf Tea Bar. I am giving you the 5 stars! read more

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I love Leaf Tea bar! It's an experience like no other in the area. As soon as you walk in you feel a welcoming and chill atmosphere. All of the teas are amazing and the people working the bar are super knowledgeable about them all! Only downside is seating is super limited, there is probably only ~10 seats total inside. Which is nice because you get that intimate feel but sad when you walk in and it's all full! read more

Happy Earth Tea - Organic Tropical Green & a Chai latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

Wish I could leave more than 5 stars! I love this place. Quaint, warm, cozy, friendly atmosphere. Baristas are so knowledgeable about tea and we loved the recommended tea we tried. Such a unique flavor with subtle citrus and mint notes. Like nothing I've ever had before. This place is truly a gem and I'm so glad to have a once like this in our community. Will be going back ASAP! read more

Best tea shop *in the world* whether you choose to drop in and have a cup of tea at the bar or order loose leaf tea for home. Niraj, the owner, is so kind and welcoming and the entire staff put so much attention to each cup of tea--whether you order a tasting or a perfectly brewed cup of chai. I can't wait to return once I'm back in Rochester! read more

Happy Earth Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

Fantastic! I'm impressed by the variety and quality. It's surprising to find a place of this calibre in such a small city. read more

Best tea place! We had a great time trying their flights and matcha and learned a lot about the tea preparations and growing/harvesting differences. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Tea was delicious. We plan to go back again! read more

How much do I wish that this were in my city? I came to Rochester for an afternoon of museum-ing and luckily remembered reading an article about this place back when it opened so I thought we'd check it out. What a gem! Leaf Tea Bar is not a cafe the kind of cafe that you come to as a backdrop for doing other things. It is a destination for savoring a really good cup of tea. The menu reads like you are at a wine bar, detailing where and when the leaves were picked, and the flavors within the tea. The owner has carefully selected each option he offers and can answer all of your tea questions. The bar is intimate and yet relaxed. The tea is excellent. I will be back! Next time I might try to drive to Rochester for one of his tea classes. They look really interesting and are held weekly, I believe. read more

Delicious! Best masala chai I've had so far in Rochester. Very flavorful and spicy. Owner was also very kind and helpful.

This tea bar is actually rated among the best tea bars in the world. The location is quite small, as is their collection of teas, but they make their own tea and have many others from around the world, offering something for everyone. I am only an occasional tea drinker, and had never brewed my own before, and the woman at the bar was very helpful in picking out some teas and learning how to best make them at home. read more

Leaf Tea Bar is simply amazing! Niraj (the owner) is so welcoming and kind. He truly cares about the quality of tea he serves and I learn something new every time I go. To be honest, I was not much of a tea drinker before. Now that I have found the tea bar, that has totally changed! Everything I have had there is great. My favorite though is his chai tea. He recently collaborated with Hedonist Artisan Chocolates to create some tea infused chocolates for valentine's day which are absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend picking up a box while you can. Definitely, check this place out! You won't regret it. Plenty of street parking available. read more

Happy Earth Tea is a great place for finding exquisite tea in the Rochester area.I have bought from Naraj (the guy in the photo), the business owner, for quite sometime now, and surprised that no YELP review has been made yet. The reviews HPT receives is from the website, which all have wonderful things to say. Is the price a bit on the higher end...yes BUT I haven't found many places in upstate NY that can match quality. i first heard of HPT through a person working in the art field who specializes in making Japanese handcrafted tea ware. I still remember my very first purchase from HPT it was a Yerba Mate chai blend (about a year ago). This chai has a very "gingery" taste to it; to me it was perfect for a cold winter to sip on and get warm. Ever since then I've bought various oolongs, pu'er, and green tea from him. I guess I really should be trying the darjeeling HPT offers because this is probably his most exquisite/selected from what I've noticed in his site. Again I have my subjective preference for Chinese teas, and when I can't get it from a friend/relative from China, I go to HPT because their teas are premium quality in comparison to most places in the upstate area. I think the quality stems from he fact that A) is a family run business B) Naraj often goes to the source to get his teas (as in he actually travels to the tea plantations... HPT's social media is often updated w/ their tea travels) C) is just well knowledgeable with tea. Now most of the tea HPT deals with are coming from the S. Asia area, although he does have some coming from China/Taiwan. If you are into black teas (darjeeling seem to be HPT's "creme de la creme"), then HPT is definitely your go to place. Would I say I am a self-professed tea snob, somewhat yes and I have my preference for premium teas coming from China, in particular white tea/green tea varieties which are very difficult to come by even in big Chinatowns in the US. To this date the most expensive tea I've gotten from HPT was the "concubine oolong" from Taiwan, at $31 for 2 ounces it was definitely a shiny penny or two. Was it amazing, well it's been gone for awhile now :-) Some may wonder, "why 4 out of 5 stars? you too bourgeoisie to give a 5 star? Do you bite your thumb at me sir?" Well, no I am not biting my thumb nor will I be quoting anymore Shakespeare...I just wish there was much more option with Chinese teas If you are looking for premium teas this is the place to go, but remember quality and price usually go hand-in-hand. read more

I love, love, love Leaf Tea bar! I stumbled in one day in September hoping to try to find some tea leaves that would allow me to make a good masala chai like I used to have 5+ times a day in Mumbai. What I found was a lovely and cozy little tea bar that would make me that wonderful cup of tea (the secret to a good mumbai style chai is lemongrass, according to Niraj, the owner of the shop). In my first few visits I met a whole bunch of interesting people from around Rochester, who work in many varied industries (a botanist from Naz / the Lamberton Conservatory, a journalist who freelances for the D & C, a librarian from RIT, some new undergrads at UofR planning a fall trip to Letchworth and Niagara Falls, and many more!). It really is the perfect place to settle into a warm cup of tea (excellent for the current cold weather), and get to know your neighbors! Hope to see you there sometime! read more

This review is for the new Leaf Tea Bar. I was a guest of Niraj (the owner) and Yelp at a recent tasting event. Niraj is an excellent host and really knows his tea. I've been drinking tea for quite some time. (I don't drink coffee.) I know a decent amount about Japanese tea but in one hour my knowledge easily tripled listening to Niraj discussing the difference between Green and Black teas, (Did you know they come from the same plant?) and many other aspects of the drink and its history. We tried teas from Japan, China, Nepal and Taiwan. The selection of tea is wide, ranging from more typical black teas to rare green teas and oolong teas that are served in an ornate cup and tray combo. Be aware some of the tea is more expensive than you may be used to but you get what you pay for and Niraj has made some very rare (and thus expensive) varieties of tea available to our neighborhood. He also steeps each tea to the exact temperature and time that it requires. (Which all in attendance agreed makes a HUGE difference.) The space is in a great location right in the heart of the South Wedge. The actual bar is beautiful and the space is bright and inviting. It's very minimal, I'm hoping they add something on the walls to warm the space up a bit. I'll certainly be back to Leaf and am looking forward to their grand opening and continued success. read more

Great selection of teas and expertly prepared by the owner. Love this spot. Don't bring your laptop it isn't a coffee shop vibe. This is for the tea connoisseur. read more

Happy Earth Tea - Hand whisked matcha!!! It's great! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York

This place is awesome. To be honest I am not a tea drinker but my sister was visiting for the holiday and dragged me all over the city for tea. By far this is is way more than a tea shop...it is an experience! No matter how busy they were all our questions were answered. So friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely go back. read more

I am incredibly picky about tea shops/lounges, (I can count the tea shops I'd patronize on one hand) but Happy Earth passes the bar. The selection isn't massive but is calculated--there's a little of everything from single estate Darjeelings to Chinese & Japanese greens to Taiwanese oolongs. Any avid tea drinker could find something compelling or new. Even if you don't know anything about tea it's a welcoming environment to try it out; Niraj is a knowledgeable and welcoming owner and the rest of the staff are friendly as well. I sampled a cold brew tea, which was amazing, but landed on a spring Darjeeling black--and wasn't sorry. With summer hearing up, the cold brew is the perfect rejuvenating drink, even if you grab it to go. Niraj's focus on high quality, organic tea translates to a great and nourishing experience that changes with the season. It's refreshing to have a tea lounge like this in Rochester and I recommend it fully, which I rarely do for other tea spots. read more

4 stars only because I couldn't stay to sample! I bought 2 parcels of tea to mail to my tea-loving niece for her birthday. One was a black leaf tea and the other was ginger-turmeric (which is the one I had received as a gift and LOVED). My niece was thrilled! The tea is expensive, but for an aromatic, smooth cup full of flavor (and friendly service) I think it's worth it. This I not your average brew read more

This place is a gem and Jane, who served my boyfriend and I, was wonderful and thorough in her demonstration of traditional Chinese Pu-erh tea steeping with a tea pet. We also had the matcha tea and she showed us how to use the bamboo spoon and whisk. At the end we bought genmaicha and smoked black tea in bulk as well as a set of tea cups. I would highly recommend for anyone to stop by here and relax! read more

Happy Earth Tea - Traditional pu-erh tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rochester, New York