Sips Global Teas has such an incredible and wide assortment of teas! Marlene has such a vast variety of tea that any tea lover will have no problem 1 or 5 or 20 tea blends they enjoy. Marlene is such an incredibly friendly person and she really takes the time to talk with you to discuss the different kinds of tea you're looking for - truly a warm presence. Plus her space is so clean and well decorated, that it's nice to just browse all her varieties! read more

Enjoy life sip by sip: Tea Price: $$ Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Sips Global Tea has definitely become our go-to tea spot. My wife and I have been coming here for a few months now, and we love trying all the different teas from around the world--Asia, South America, Europe, and Africa. It's been such a fun experience exploring new flavors together. The owner is amazing--always so friendly, helpful, and super knowledgeable about the teas. The service is consistently excellent, and the ambiance is just perfect. It's one of those places where you can truly relax and unwind. Plus, they often have samples available, which makes it even more enjoyable to try something new. I also noticed they offer classes online, and I'm really thinking about signing up for the matcha-making class--it sounds really interesting! Right now, I'm drinking the cherry blossom green tea, and it's so good. Tea has become part of my morning routine, and I love that they have such a wide variety of green teas, along with black and herbal options. If you're not sure what to get, just ask--they're always happy to help you find something that fits your taste. Honestly, my love for tea has grown so much since coming here. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

I stopped in this weekend to have a look as I passed by their store. Had a nice conversation with the owner's friend (who was helping her out with the store that day) and discovered that they have free tea taste testing events on most Saturdays from 3pm to 5/6pm, as well as some fun (includes music or a soundbath element) and informative workshop events (on matcha tea etc) which would be great to experience with family and friends. Also found out that they only source their matcha from specific farms in Japan, and offer level 5 and 6 matchas in their selections. Loved learning about this local, minority woman-owned business -and looking forward to attending an event with friends in the near future. read more

Sips Global Teas - Good quality selection of various teas, infusions, and matcha inside the store. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Alameda, California

The welcoming feeling you get when you come inside of here is top tier. I was strolling by with a friend back in January and we stopped to look at all of the upcoming events in the window. The owner came outside, greeted us, and started telling us about all of the upcoming events she has within her shop. So of course we ended up going inside and browsing. And of course I bought a gift for a friend, who loved them so much she told me she had to space out how much she drinks them. I got her Bora Bora, Don't Cramp My Style which is for periods, and a third that I can't remember the name of, but it's fruity. So after hearing how much my friend enjoyed her gift, I returned in the beginning of February during one of the tea tasting events and walked out with Heavenly Pears and another one by the name of Puerh... I forget the full name but it's fermented black tea and is so strong that it reminds me of coffee, but it is caffeine free. I went to Trader Joe's right after leaving Sips, bought some heavy whipping cream and headed home to make the Puerh. I had it with brow sugar and some heavy whipping cream. It was so good. I, too, am spacing out how much I drink these so I don't run out but this is the perfect spot to find gifts for the tea lovers in your life. Plus, there is always an event of some kind going on here, even chocolate tasting with tea and matcha making classes! read more

Sips Global Teas - Tea tasting featuring Purple Reign - Tea Rooms Near Me - Alameda, California

Wow. If you love teas (especially fun flavors), you 100% need to visit this shop. My husband saw there was a tea tasting there and we were in Alameda for the day, so we signed up. Auntea Marlene was running the tasting and she was so gracious, warm, and funny. She even made a tea blend on the spot that tasted like fruit punch that three of us bought to take home because the flavor was so on point! We also tried a Matcha Kukicha, a fun Popcorn blend, and a refreshing lychee tea. The event was super laid-back and felt like we were just hanging out with friends - that's how incredibly comfortable Marlene and Christy make you feel! As for the teas themselves, the shelves are filled with the basics but also a whole host of blends that, bar none, have had some of the strongest and most accurate flavor profiles of any teas I've had to date. We ended up going home with the spontaneous fruit punch tea, a peaches and cream blend, a chocolate coffee black tea, and a warm horchata mix. I cannot stress how robust the flavors are!! Christy also gave us a pro tip of steeping the teas in sparkling water and my god, it tasted better than La Croix. All in all, absolutely stop by for the good vibes, the beautiful store, the extensive tea selection, the wonderful people, and the breadth of knowledge of flavors here. I'm so sad we live in Sacramento, but also know that if we lived any closer, I'd probably have a tea hoarding problem! Thanks to Marlene and Christy for such a lovely visit! read more

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. read more

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AunTea M is incredible. Her knowledge and willingness to share is just remarkable. I will never buy tea elsewhere again. This is the best tea I have ever had. Just a delightful experience all-around. I can't wait to attend some of the many terrific events they host! read more

Cool tea spot! I came here for a sound bath event and ended up buying some tea afterward. It seems this place hosts a lot of different kinds of events and has teas from all over the world. This place is a hidden gem! Drop by and support this local family owned business! read more

Absolutely love Sips Global Teas. The tea selection is incredible with so many unique and high quality options to explore. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, a true gem for tea lovers. read more

Such great service, and wonderful tea!! Our Genmaicha was fabulous. Convenient location for us right next to Trader Joe's. Will be back! read more

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. read more

Sips Global Teas - Interior - Tea Rooms Near Me - Alameda, California

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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 read more

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The variety of teas is amazing. I get them for myself and as gift for my friends. When you go in, you can smell each tea to see what you would like. The owner and staff are knowledgeable and friendly. read more

I attended with some co-workers for a 2-hour workshop that was part education and part making our own blends. We all had a great time, and learned a ton. read more

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 read more

Sips Global Teas - Sips tea and lounging area - Tea Rooms Near Me - Alameda, California

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Enjoyed a great tea making class to celebrate my beloved aunt. We surprised her and we all had a good time. I must admit my palate is not sophisticated but I made a blend I'm happy with! That black tea is strong! Learned a lot about tea, the history and ate some nice cheese and chocolates. Our host/shop owner was great. Now I have more knowledge and appreciation for tea! read more

Love this place but they closed in the Market! Hopefully she will open somewhere else. But I bought some matcha from her and it was delicious. read more

I went to the tea pairing class and that was pretty informative and interesting. I like the chocolates, cheeses, and crackers that they provided. You're in a class of 4 people and the class is 2-3 hours long. The shop had a lot of different types of tea leaves and is located in a grocery store. However, the assistant filmed/recorded us several times throughout the class. We didn't sign a waiver and she didn't ask for our permission. When I asked why she was filming us, she said she wanted to post us on social media. We then asked her not to post our information/images on social media and she agreed to our request. In the future, I think the tea shop should ask for consent before recording customers. read more

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! read more

Sips Global Teas - The bridal party with Marlene :) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Alameda, California

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. read more

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We had a fabulous afternoon at Sips Global Teas. We signed up for the tea blending with cheese/chocolate pairings. Madeline was an excellent hostess. She guided us through our personal tea profile. We then began the process of making a personal blend from our preferences. She also gave us a fun lesson on the history of tea. I lost count of all the teas we were able to try. My friend and I came home with a our own tea blends but most of all we have made memories. My friend and I cannot wait to bring others to enjoy this great location with tea education. read more

We had the amazing time here! We signed up for a tea pairing class through ClassBento. They went above and beyond and we were able to taste a variety of teas and had an abundance of food pairings to try. All the teas were high quality. The store itself was a delight to walk around in, and the owners couldn't be nicer! I highly recommend. read more

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Marlene set up a blending workshop for my family who flew in from back east. We LOVED it! We learned about teas, had the chance to make our own blends to know what our tea "profiles" are. Such a great experience plus Marlene makes it fun!! Thanks Marlene, we'll be back!! read more

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

Marlene is wonderful! Her teas are fresh and lovely - she was so kind to give our party of four an impromptu tea tasting:) loved the Gold Tisane Apricot Cinnamon, Ginger Camomile and the White Ginger Orange Peach! Bought all three and a beautiful teapot. read more

My friend and I attended the Tea Blending with Cheese/Chocolate Pairings Workshop at Sips Global Teas in Alameda. We had a great time at the event. The owner and our hostess, Marlene, lead us through a fun afternoon of tea tasting, tea pairing and tea blending. Under Marliene's guidance my friend and I were able to choose the ingredients and blend our own unique tea blends. Not only did we both leave with an enriched knowledge of teas, but we also each have a personal tea blend that we made to enjoy in the comfort of our homes. I highly recommend this workshop and cannot wait to try another. read more

This is such an amazing experience! I Love the teas and enjoy learning about blending teas and the cheese and chocolate pairings are such a great touch and yummy! Marlene is a super knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend! read more