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The Tea Smith

4.2 (100 reviews)
ModerateTea Rooms
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Thai tea
Jamie R.

I love the atmosphere here. There are a few cozy tables if you want to sit and enjoy a cup, but I've also always found the staff very helpful for when I don't know what to buy. I usually get one of their sweet teas, like a Thai tea. Sometimes they are a bit too sweet but usually very yummy.

Bubble Tea
Katie N.

I visited The Tea Smith with my mom, and it was both our first time trying bubble tea with popping boba. I had tried milk tea with regular boba before and hated the tapioca pearls, but I am pleased to say I'm a big popping boba fan now! The tea itself was fantastic. I got the passion fruit bubble tea with mango boba, and it was such a delicious sweet treat. My mom also loved her bubble tea. We did buy a cookie as well, but I would pass on those - ours was so hard my mom joked that her teeth were going to crack. The location itself is spacious, clean, and inviting, and the staff were so sweet and helpful for us newbies. This was definitely worth the drive from West O, and I will be back for more tea soon!

Kiwi tea with Pomegranate popping boba
Sheree H.

I loved my first visit to the Tea Smith! Katie was very friendly and helpful with insight on which teas would be best for me! Even with a line of people at peak lunchtime, every worker was courteous and attentive and got us through quickly. I will definitely be back!

Green kukicha tea
Jeannie N.

Been a customer of Tea Smith since 2011! They're such a great part of the Omaha community, often hosting events (tea tastings, Caffeine Crawl, collaborations with ice cream shops). The shop is especially a favorite study spot of mine for many reasons: -Large selection of delicious tea which doesn't have the "caffeine crash" that coffee gives me -Calming, tidy, and bright environment with lots of plants -Dependable Wifi, plenty of outlets, and comfortable seating -Friendly, knowledgeable staff (who patiently help me deliberate between teas) -Fun gifts and teaware to look at as study break -Free rewards program give you 5% back on purchases -I'm addicted to their matcha butter cups (like a Reese's peanut butter cup except with dark chocolate and matcha) Note: you can find Tea Smith at many local restaurants and shops including Stirnella, Mark's Bistro, Hardee's coffee

The front counter.
Fredd G.

We love this place so much! We will spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon there just enjoying one of their selections from their voluminous collections of teas and food items while chatting with their amazing staff. It just brightens up our week. The atmosphere is so friendly and gracious, and when I go to purchase tea to take home, they make sure to inform me how to best brew it. Heck, each bag of tea has explicit instructions and information on it about that specific tea, so for a change I actually know what it is that makes it so special. I so appreciate the care this store puts into their service.

Tea restock!
Ed M.

I love the Tea Smith. They cater to my nerd-level interests in tea, pure and simple. The staff is always friendly and willing to answer your questions about the "great wall of tea." Seriously though, where else can I pick up my Second Flush Darjeeling year to year? Or find my tried and true straightforward black tea, Assam Sessa? Or where else can I be introduced to a lemongrass herbal tea with pea leaves that makes an invigorating concoction that is mana potion blue in color? Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, they can't quite offer you the smell test of a new tea like they normally would, but I'd still recommend getting at least something new. They do have small sample sizes you can purchase. It's that variety of high quality loose teas that makes them stand out. It may even come as a surprise to some that different teas need different temperatures for proper brewing. Conveniently, the tea pouches all have marked which temperature is appropriate for the tea it contains. However, knowing the right temperature can be daunting for some. So, here's my suggestion if you don't want to pull out a thermometer every time or don't have a temperature adjustable water heater: A full rolling boil is about 212 degrees. A simmer, where the bubbles are forming but the water isn't roiling, is about 195-200 degrees. Knowing those two things will help you brew most of the teas you'll encounter.

Strawberry milk tea w/fruit jellies
Renee A.

Out thrifting in the area, a friend and I decided we needed some milk tea. Upon Yelping, we were directed to The Tea Smith to satisfy our boba cravings. The Tea Smith is sandwiched in a busy strip mall. Upon entering, we were greeted by the amazing smell of dried teas. The shop is small but cozy, with the wall behind the cashiers lined with hundreds of tins of various tea strains. The shop also sells mugs, teacups, teapots, and a bevy of other tea accessories. Very cute but super narrow aisle, we were a little nervous walking past all of that china with such a small amount of wiggle room. Thankfully, no accidents! The front counter has digital and printed menus showing the various types of tea available. The bubble and milk tea menu had a decent amount of choices-but no Thai Tea, which is what I was hoping for. I settled for strawberry milk tea with fruit jellies. Our drinks were prepared quickly by a friendly associate. The milk tea had a delicate strawberry flavor, coupled with the chewy and sweet texture of the fruit jellies. It was pretty good! My friend had red bean milk tea with boba. I stole a drink of hers and it was delicious. I've had bubble teas and boba many times, and while The Tea Smith did not have the most authentic or exciting flavors, it's still pretty good. Didn't care too much for the prices ($5.25 for a 24 ounce) but Omaha is notoriously slow at adapting "trends" so when one springs up, the prices are always reflected in that. Will be back if I am in the area.

Heather L.

I saw a great post from The Tea Smith a few weeks ago and decided that one of my new pandemic hobbies will be getting into tea. Why not? I don't know very much about tea but they were so friendly and helpful. They asked me what kind of coffee and foods I like to help pick out the perfect cup for me to try. She suggested a cup of Mango Spice Pu-Erh Chai Tea. This blend contains Pu-erh, almonds, star anise, licorice root, ginger root, mango, and berry flavors. I really enjoyed it! It felt just perfect for a fall day. I'll definitely be back to try more! I especially am interested in one of their tea classes. Also of note, they had excellent covid precautions.

Strawberry tea with strawberry popping boba.
Sara T.

My husband is the tea drinker in our family. I always come here to get him some amazing teas for every special occasion . I have no clue what to get so they always have to help me. They haven't steered me wrong yet. Tim is so helpful. Now my husband has gotten me into their bubble tea. I love it!

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Best bubble tea around. I always stop when I'm in Omaha. Never had anything but good tea and friendly staff for many years.

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