Zhi Tea is located in what I would like to call neighborhood-adjacent to where I live. This simply means that it is very convenient for me. That's an A+ because it's a great place to live close to. It's a cozy space with seating to relax and enjoy a nice cuppa. You can buy anything from tea (they have an incredible selection) to teapots, teaware, tea gifts and so on. Tea flavors available that are hard to find elsewhere and really just somewhat special. The Lady Lavender white tea is my go-to. The White Blueberry is my second favorite. I run out of them both quite quickly at home. But that's ok because it's an excuse to come back and try other offerings while stocking up and stopping to enjoy that said cuppa before heading home. read more

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon, plenty of seating options and space to peruse their tea offerings. The space isn't huge so I could see it being pretty hectic and not relaxing when they're busier on weekends. We found the service to be super friendly and helpful! Overall had a great experience, I'm not the biggest tea person and don't have a discerning palette for tea, but I love trying wide variety of new things so going for a flight of different teas certainly caught my attention. I liked that the flavors were pretty bold and easy to interpret. Given the quantity of tea the prices feel very reasonable. If you're even mildly open to tea I'd definitely recommend giving them a try, but I'd err on the side of going when they're less busy read more

Zhi Tea - Flight - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wandered upon this tea shop, and I got tea to go, but it looks like it would be a great sit-in experience. There's so many tea options, and if you don't know what to pick, the tea experts will help find a tea that you'll enjoy. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Pricing is super reasonable. It's overall a chill spot to hang out, and you can even bring a board game or two to play here. read more

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I'm a tea lover, so when in Austin, I had to check this place out. I called ahead to make sure they had seating, and they do, but it's limited, so it's always a good idea to check. My husband and I grabbed a table and shared a pot of tea. There are so many teas to choose from, and they are roughly the same price for a pot so you don't have to think too much about prices. They also have all of their teas for sale, which is great, but even better is that they offer sample sizes of most of them. Since I had limited room in my luggage, I appreciated the sample sizes so I didn't have to worry about space. Also, don't forget the tea bags by the register if you are really REALLY low on space. This place is actually in a really cool plaza with some other neat stuff walking distance. There are a few restaurants and even a stationery store next door (dangerous). The owner was a delight, and I loved talking to her, too. read more

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Walking into Zhi Tea's store I was reminded of the 1987 TV commercial featuring a woman luxuriating in a tub full of bubbles and its memorable tagline: "Calgon, take me away!" I've missed going to The Steeping Room so much, and while nothing can ever take its place, sitting down with my perfectly warmed pot of tea at Zhi was so utterly welcome, so soothing, so delightful, I cannot tell you! Here is a place where there is just enough space to provide solace and calm in the midst of the world's insanity. Comfort aplenty! And the tea is great!! read more

First time here and I am so glad we found this hidden gem! Staff is super friendly. Super cute tea shop and there's quite a selection of different teas you can smell sample. Vibe is inviting and zenful. There's a few chairs and tables you can sit at to enjoy your tea. There's also lounging chairs too. You can sit at the tea bar area too. We selected the option for a 6 option flight for $30. Party of 2. The drinks were plenty to share and a great way to sample different teas. Teas we selected: Coconut Chai -5/5 coconut and chia forward, unexpectedly tasty! I think this tea will be good cold because it was super refreshing! Genmaicha- 5/5 love the roasted bold flavor. So good and it was my friend's favorite out of the 6. Dragon Phoenix- 1/5 it tasted just like water. I was so surprise I couldn't taste the jasmine more. It wasn't floral. The tea was yellow but we couldn't taste anything. White blueberry- 2/5 it was blueberry forward but I couldn't taste the white tea as much. Berry hisbiscus - 2/5 on the sour end and berry forward. Vanilla honey-5/5 my favorite! It's so comforting and will be perfect for a cold day to enjoy! Slightly sweet and that's with nothing added. It's perfect ! Would I recommend this place? Yes, super cute place to bring your girlfriends and catch up on life or a place to come enjoy tea and bask in your zen! read more

Zhi Tea - 6 flight of teas - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Been dying to try this place, and finally made my way out there to meet up with a new friend. The location itself is kind of in a gentrified area so keep that in mind. Finding parking wasn't too bad. The staff was super friendly, and even gave us a tea sample. We ordered a pot for 2, & a stroopwaffle packet - all to share. I believe the name of the tea we got was one of their Pure teas, a black tea, called Gong La. It was lovely! We found a spot to sit and a staff member brought everything out to us. I thought the tea timer (to let the tea steep) was super cool. They also have loose leaf tea bags that you can buy, but those are quite pricey. I did end up buying a couple of singular sachets to gift to a friend, which were slightly under a dollar, each. Cute vibes, good places for a tea lover. I know austin has quite the coffee culture, but I'm so glad to find tea places like this! read more

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After probably the most challenging and chaotic starts to our year, We popped on in to have a lovely tea here. With kindness we were welcomed, like family that hadn't been home for quite some time! An experience so amazing, I had to write a second 5 star review rhyme. Now feeling relaxed and much better inside, So thankful for your ever growing peace of mind! Thank you Keith read more

As soon as I walked in, I was hit with the most amazing aroma of tea--it already felt like a treat. I got to taste their tea of the month, which was really nice! I decided to get a matcha latte, and the staff recommended trying it with pistachio milk. So I gave it a go--and it was seriously delicious! Creamy, nutty, and perfectly smooth. For the first time, I sat inside the café space and really took my time enjoying the tea. The calming music, the scent of tea leaves in the air--it was pure relaxation from start to finish. The staff here are always super friendly and welcoming. You can feel how passionate they are about tea, and I love that. It's such a special place to have in town. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Coming here instantly feels like you are transported to some far away exotic tea / museum place. Loads of tea to choose from and love how they give out free tasting with the "flavor of the week" theme. There's some nice comfy chairs in the corner to chill, socialize and take it all in or you can sit at the tables to work a bit. I didn't come here for any tea because of the hot weather but I tried the iced matcha latte which was decent. It's not as creamy as I'd like but it tastes refreshing. Jana and Karen have such bubbly personalities and very service oriented. Thank you! read more

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In love. Did a sampler. I like that there was water to clean your pallet between samples. Best thing you could smell the herbs and spices of teas before picking what you wanted to sample. Everyone there was really friendly and a relaxing vibe. read more

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I love this tea shop and cafe. I go at least twice a week for sticky rice puerh and sometimes try others. The staff is all very knowledgeable and welcoming, and Jana is amazing -- so kind, funny, and again supremely knowledgeable and hospitable. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out for quite some time now and I'm glad I finally did! The staff is incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable. We had a tea flight where we tried 4 teas including herbal and green tea. The tea was delicious and refreshing. We were given the options of honey and milk to accompany the tea. The presentation was super cute and aesthetic and the entire shop is really nice. I will definitely be back. This is a great spot for good conversations and delicious tea. read more

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We loved the chill vibe. The owner was knowledgeable and down to earth, a real Austin gem

I really enjoyed this place. It felt very homey and relaxed as I walked in. I felt comfortable and taken care of like somewhere you visit your Aunt in Northern Scotland for a cup of tea. I tried the coconut oolong, the smell was rich and a combination I haven't heard of before. I will most likely be a customer for life with their wide assortment of tea leaves to try. read more

Really enjoyed visiting Zhi Tea for the first time - it is such a calming place with friendly and super helpful service and feeds my immense love of tea. I absolutely love that they offer flights of teas because I always struggle to choose just 1 tea to order at tea houses based off the smell and description. They were able to help us choose a few that were floral which is what I like. Our server even walked us through the best order to have our teas as to experience them in the best way which I appreciated. They also have a lot of origami and tea books that you can look at and read which was kind of fun as well. We ended up purchasing the white blueberry and vanilla rose sample size teas but have definitely made plans to come back and do more flights! I think it'd be fun to even try a surprise flight and try to guess the ingredients/flavors without the bias of name. read more

What an adorable tea shop! I landed at Zhi Tea a couple of weeks ago when I was looking for an alternative to coffee. I was trying to get some work done at Medici nearby but upon entering the tea shop and encountering the friendly staff as well as the quiet space, I went back to grab my stuff and relocated myself to Zhi. Much better! The chaiwala was very attentive and she was able to recommend lots of teas. She was cheery and passionate. Zhi Tea has come a long way since its modest little shop in the original location I had visited a few years before! The teas we chose were excellent and the service was beyond perfect. Prices are also fair, affordable even considering the quality. I will definitely be back in the future. Very positive experience. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The owners here (i think husband and wife) are so nice and welcoming. The atmosphere here is so quiet and perfect for drinking afternoon tea. There are so many flavors here and walls of tea leaves where you get to smell the leaves and purchases from small sample packs to larger packs. Ive been back a few times and i think the tea flight is amazing here and you get to pick out 4 different teas to try. The prices here are also really really decent. I came with a friend and paid only like 7$ each for the tea flight and it was plenty for us. I also took home some tea leaves and ive been steeping them at home and its amazing. One of my favorites is the coconut assam! read more

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Could not be more impressed with Zhi Tea. Both of the store managers are fantastic. I walked in today asking for morning, afternoon and evening tea options for specific health benefits. The level of knowledge provided to me was tremendous. I bought an Oolong Tea, ancient basil tea and a tea cup that separates the tea leaves from the water. The quality of product here is 10/10. They get their leaves from all over the world. My oolong tea is from Egypt, which I thought was unique. Great job to the folks here! read more

What a find! I wasn't sure which tea shop to spend the few hours before my flight and I found the perfect one I will go back to in the future. The owners are wonderful genuine people. I'm a Pu'erh tea drinker and found my favorite, raw Pu'erh. I will come back and highly encourage those wanting to better understand what tea is about to check it out. read more

I was in the area and wanted to check out the place. Instantly I was greeted with a complimentary sample of their tea of the week which was a masala chai. I'm not a huge fan of chai but found it to be delicate and warming. I figured I'd maybe get a cup of tea to-go but ended up staying to do a gong fu tea ceremony for one. I've never done it before but the person working was so informative and so helpful, it ended up being really fun and meditative to do by myself. I highly recommend trying it out or even grabbing a cup to go. A whole pot to myself was easily like 10+ mini cups read more

Zhi Tea - Gong fu tea ceremony - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been buying tea from Zhi Tea for almost 15 years and it's the best quality tea I have ever had. I love this company and I love their tea! I have their tea at least twice a day and always have the Egyptian Chamomile before going to bed. This is an amazing company and if you go in for a tea tasting, you'll get to know the company and their teas. I highly recommend it. read more

Went here on a whim while going to some of the shop nearby. They are located in Springdale General with lots of cool shops and HEAPS of parking (always a plus in Austin!) Upon entering you are greeted warmly and they have so many different teas they can show you. They are a tea house so there are some tables to sit and sip but also lots of tea to smell. The team was well versed in tea types and were able to guide me to a one they thought might be a good fit. There was also a hot tea sample too you could try at the counter! I got a cacao chai tea latte iced with some honey and oh my goodness I am obsessed now! The flavors were really nice and just what I needed! Great service and overall experience, 10/10 will be coming back! read more

Zhi Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

A very cute hidden gem! I made a point to visit Zhi Tea during my time in Austin, and I was glad I did. I spent an hour or so with a carafe of Pink Grapefruit Sencha on a pleasant Spring afternoon, then bought a few different varieties of loose tea to bring home. Violet Femme, one of the teas I brought back, is one of my favorite teas i've purchased in a long time. Worth going out of your way for when you're in Austin. read more

Amazing tea selection!!! They have great service and are fun to talk tea with. I went with a friend and we split a tea flight so we could try 4 different teas. Cute store and helpful worker who knew everything about tea. read more

I didn't even know places like this existed. It's like a bar specifically for tea with the environment to match (you ever had a tea flight before?). When we walked in the store was empty and by the time we left an hour later it was full. I've never tried smelling the different teas before actually brewing them before, just the way the store was set up. Check the photos read more

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Such a hidden gem! I tried a tea flight which is made for 2-4 people and it was so difficult to choose just 4 teas off their extensive menu. I definitely came in looking a little bit lost and who I think was the owner did not hesitate to help me at all! She was great. While the menu was well priced, be warned that the teas you can buy to take home are pretty expensive. Regardless, I couldn't resistance buying a few tins to try out :) It would have gotten one more star if there was more seating, the space wasn't all that conducive to the amount of people who want to hang out there. We were worried we'd have to leave and take a tea to go since it's not the place where tables quickly open up. Lots of people working, studying, and hanging out with friends! read more

Zhi Tea - Tea flight! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stopped by to check out the space, not intending to get anything, but after being greeted warmly by the employees and offered free tea samples, I decided to stay and see what they're about I'm not a huge tea drinker, but I've never seen a place with such an expansive tea menu. The employees here seem to really care and will happily educate you about the different types of teas they have. All around great vibes! I felt like I was at home read more

Super cute and quaint tea house. Staff is extremely attentive and walk you through the shelves of tea. Little metal "sniffer" tins are available so you can smell the tea before choosing which one you want to order. Tea is served on a bamboo tray with timer so that you steep a perfect pot of tea. Great quiet place to get some work done or catch up with a friend. read more

Granted I haven't been to many tea places specifically in Austin, I drink a lot of tea from a lot of places and can easily say this place is one of the best. I came here at a friend's rec and found the place was everything she said. The staff are knowledgeable about the teas and very friendly. They have 1-2 teas of the day you can sample, plus dried leaves for all the teas that you can smell to help you make a choice. They do traditional teas as well as tea lattes and serve the teas hot or cold at your choice. they have a list of the most common favorites and my favorite is hands down the Violet Femme which is a black tea with Earl grey and lavender undertones (which has always been my favorite tea combo). They add milk at your choosing as well and I loved the Violet femme with a splash of oat milk. My close second and third are the plum oolong, and the vanilla rose (both with a splash of oat milk). They're both lightly floral with that undercurrent of sweetness (from plum/vanilla, respectively). The interior of this place is also warm and inviting and they had some tables if you want to sit and hang out there, or have tea served in traditional China/pots. I really like this place, overall my only qualm is there isn't another location further south! read more

No better teamakers in America! We go regularly on Saturdays and love their tea flights read more

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Service is absolutely amazing. The girl working the counter is super helpful and had great knowledge of teas! The selection is crazy. The range really overwhelms me but it is ordered and categorized well. I had both the royal black and the silver needle tea. Both were fragrant and tasted very good. The pure teas are steeped very well and they did not need any alteration, but there is sugar, honey, syrup, etc if you need any. Flavored teas have just as good of a selection. Also, I find that this place is great if you want to buy any gifts for people that like tea! Loose leaf or exotic teas, as well as cupware, tea timers, etc are offered. I can find myself going here more and more. read more

I fell in love at first sip... Desert Blend is a smooth and silky Rooibos with a hint of cinnamon - it's slightly sweet on its own - I don't have the words to describe the aroma but the word Hygge came to mind I stayed at the Driskill and they proudly serve Zhi teas. Sadly, I wasn't able to go to the Zhi store to purchase but I will be ordering Desert Blend. It's my new favorite read more

I loved the vibe immediately as I entered. It smelled amazing and had so many options for tea! I wasn't sure what I would want but the server was very helpful with asking a few questions to narrow down choices and giving me helpful and delicious suggestions. The tea was very refreshing especially getting it iced and to-go for a hot day. read more

Zhi Tea is out here converting me into a tea drinker! Ordered a tea flight which is great to get if you're interested in trying multiple flavors (which you're going to want to do since there's a million options). It's definitely enough tea to serve 2-3 people well and comes with yummy roasted pecans! I also bought of the pre-packaged cookies, but other than that there's no other food offered. The shop is on the smaller side, but decent amount of sitting inside and a couple of tables outside. It's a very relaxing environment - great to catch up with people or work remotely (although there's only a few wall outlets from what I saw). Service was friendly and nice if you need recommendations. And there's plenty of parking available since Zhi Tea is located in a community of shops/places. Definitely will come back again! read more

Zhi Tea - Tea flight - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Walked in to this lovely place for the first time this morning with a group of 3 other ladies. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, and it was quiet and clean. We were greeted by a woman who was extremely helpful and kind, while sampling their tea of the week, White Blueberry- DELICIOUS! Their selection of teas is impressive, having pure varieties as well as unique blends. Since there were so many to choose from, we decided to order a flight (4 teas of your choice). My personal favorite was the rooibos earl grey (highly recommend!). I would say the value of the flight ($8) was well worth it, as we had excellent service and a really nice environment to enjoy our teas in. I will certainly be back again! Perfect place to come by to catch up with a friend or to just zen out with a book. read more

Zhi Tea - Tea flight (cherry sencha, ancient forest, rooibos earl grey, and Fredericksburg peach) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good tea and plenty of options! I would come back. They have a decent selection and it caters to any pallet. Gonna have to try a few flavors

As soon as you walk in you can smell all their delicious teas. I was immediately greeted as I walked in. Due to the current situation (pandemic) the gentleman there helped me picking teas and answering all questions. He was the one selecting the teas without me touching anything in the store. He was very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. I was there to purchase a gift and he guided me through it all. I will definitely be back! Although he did mention you can also place online orders. read more

Super safe during COVID. As I walked in, a gentleman helped me with a tea selection to take home. Found my favorite: Japanese green tea with roasted rice. In and out in 5 minutes, with very friendly staff. What more could you ask for? read more

My son and and his girlfriend have me a gift certificate to Zui Tea for Christmas. They specifically researched the Austin area for tea shops as they are currently living in Chicago and wanted me to enjoy something local. They know how much I love tea and wanted to make sure I would be happy with their choice. While they were visiting for the holidays they wanted to actually visit the shop with me. Today we stopped in...my first time to visit. I walked in and thought it was quite nice. They do have Qatar very nice selection of teas. I also loved the sample pouches. We spent a good 30 minutes checking things out. We made sure to smell the various teas and blends. I picked out a couple of tins and several sample pouches. I made sure to select enough items that would use up the gift certificate. When we went to check out they had no idea how to process the gift certificate and said they didn't know what to do. They advised me the owner was very particular payment and they would need to check with them before they could take the gift certificate. They didn't call or do anything to help me. They finally said I should just use it online. We left...without any tea. I was shocked at how unwilling the staff was to help me. They seemed lost and unwilling to try and help me out. Tonight I went online to use my gift certificate. One of the teas I had selected in the store was not even available online. AND now I have to pay shipping. This whole experience had been horrible. I can assure you if I had not have had a gift certificate where I was pretty much forced into purchasing something from Zhi, I would have gone elsewhere. When the tea comes in...I sure hope it wows me because nothing of this experience has come close to doing so yet. Tea may be their specialty but customer service is not. read more