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    5.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Carol C.

    Date: 6/14/2025 Time: 12:45 PM 65° Sunny Before I headed to the Juneteenth event, I stopped in at Sips Global Teas to browse. I found out about Sips on my FB newsfeed page last month (Grand Opening ad). Sips Global Teas has loose leaf teas from Africa, Asia, South America and Germany. I am truly amazed at the assortment of teas - black tea, green tea, rooibos, caffeine-free. According to what I read about Sips, they offer over 85 different teas. They even offer a workshop for customers who want to customize their own teas. The ambiance is mellow and comfortable. Teas are displayed on both walls. Besides the packages of teas, they have little bottles of the tea which you can open and smell the aroma of the teas. Customer service was excellent. The owner's daughter was extremely helpful and pleasant. She answered my questions about hibiscus teas and the benefits thereof. Another tea I was interested in was the butterfly pea flower tea, a blue tea. Add lemon to the tea, and it changes from blue to purple. I will have to start drinking more tea, especially the hibiscus for managing my blood pressure. The hibiscus tea most likely would be more beneficial for my health than taking the prescribed medication (metoprolol tartrate) from Kaiser. Purchase: 2 ounce bags of herbal teas - butterfly pea flower and Bora Bora. Price: $30. The owner's daughter mentioned to me that the Bora Bora tea was customed made by her mother. Ingredients for the Bora Bora tea are as follows: hibiscus blossoms, apple pieces, papaya cubes, currants, elderberries, blackcurrant flavoring, freeze-dried raspberries pieces and strawberries pieces, sunflower and cornflower blossoms. Return visits? Yes, yes, yes. I am highly satisfied with the assortment of teas Sips Global Teas have available for purchase.

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    Went today for a Matcha & Hojicha lesson with my family and it was so fun :) Marlene is super sweet and was very informative with the history about the leaves and the preparation methods. We had a lot of fun being creative with our concoctions. So happy to have stumbled upon her shop, 10/10 and highly recommend

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    Emily G.

    What a great find! This is my first time in the marketplace and I stumbled upon this tea store. The teas (and spices) are lined up against the wall, and there are tester containers of so many teas that you can smell. There is a great selection of chai, colombian, japanese, fruity, medicinal, etc. They offer 2 free samples of teas on Saturday and the owner (Marlene) encourages you to sit down to enjoy it. She is super knowledgable and open to questions and comments. We even sampled an experimental tea she had brewing. Marlene was super friendly and recommended teas based off our preferences. She is always finding new products and adding them as well. Definitely worth checking out for tea enthusiasts! I still have tea I need to get through first, but I'll be back to purchase some.

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    Janice M.

    We took a tea blending class - Marlene was a great educator and we loved learning the history of and how to blend teas. Appreciated the nibbles while sipping on our tea. Highly recommend taking her class! Thank you Marlene and Vanessa! Janice and Yeng Moua

    The bridal party with Marlene :)

    Our bridal party had a thoroughly splendid time during Marlene's tea class! She welcomed us warmly, and set up the space so beautifully for our bride to be. I appreciated that she initiated a conversation with me ahead of time to prepare for the class and incorporate personalized and meaningful touches. Instruction was not only informative but also practical and fun! She ensured that everyone was equipped with the essentials and even provided tasty cheese and snacks. All in all, a wonderful experience thanks to our knowledgeable and gracious instructor, and of course, the plethora of delicious teas! The only difficult part was zeroing in on which teas to use for our blends. Thank you, Marlene, for a fabulous time!

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    Sindhu G.

    Really wonderful tea blending workshop! Would recommend for anyone wanting to learn about different types of tea and the process of creating a unique blend. Apt for a range of experiences and skill levels.

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    Fabulous tea displayed nicely with a large choice of options all kinds of varieties. Displayed very pretty. Mk great gifts

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    They offer 2 free samples of teas on Saturday and the owner (Marlene) encourages you to sit down to enjoy it.

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