Tea Zone

06/30/09

Please, Move to 82nd!

by kevinbarnes

If you've never had the misfortune to meet the rudest, ugliest -- don't even get me started on that nasty 'hair' --meanest business owner in the world and are just sitting at the edge of your seat waiting to meet her, go visit this place and talk to Janie. What a wench! After I mentioned my sandwich was burned, pretty sure she made it, she told me 'that's the way we make them' then proceeded to charge me EXTRA for my plastic to go water cup. WTF?! Also, the decor is uber gross and belongs on 82nd or in Hillsboro --- not the Pearl!!!!!

The fact that these guys can afford a lease here is just more proof of a terrible economy.

The rest of the waitstaff was just really dirty and gross looking to. Take a BATH, people. (And, maybe i'm asking to much here, but could you maybe visit a dentist office once in a while?)

jeesh.

the tea selection is great but not worth the ugly hassle. yuck.

• Pros: Nice tea selection
• Cons: Nasty atmosphere/staff

08/13/07

Best Entertainment & Great Atmosphere

by hayinseattle

Went here on Sat 11th Aug to listen to Paul Warren play there in the evening, was very impressed. There is an extensive cocktail list & the food was good too (I had a veggie pannini). Its chilled out inside, the barman was cool & friendly and the entertainment was great! What more could you want!

• Pros: Great Entertainment, Extensive Cocktail List, Good Atmosphere

08/01/07

Canned fruit in the smoothies.

by tenseventeenam

After going here for a while and only trying the bubble teas I decided to branch out and try a smoothie. I was mildly hesitant since sometimes the bubble teas are watery. The service is really mediocre/inconsistent and I?ve never really felt welcomed there. I shouldn?t have been surprised but the peach smoothie I ordered was fluorescent orange and undeniably canned peaches. I took a few sips and had to toss it. It was a huge disappointment considering it?s summer and Oregon peaches have a great reputation. I just don?t think I can keep going back there anymore.

• Pros: decent bubble tea smoothies
• Cons: high prices for poor quality

05/20/07

great service and bubble teas

by k_goodheart4

I went to the TeaZone to hear Kacie Sims play, loved the atmosphere in the Lounge, friendly waitstaff and then the following day brought some friends in to the cafe part. Food was great, bubble teas were all amazing and the staff was very friendly, very interactive and knowledgable of the teas. Fun place to just hang out with friends, and enjoy a goo iced or hot beverage.

• Pros: bubble tea, service
• Cons: parking

Tea-infused cocktails (mar-tea-nis) go down so smooth at this swanky Pearl District teashop/cocktail lounge.

by Contributor

In Short
Health-conscious tea enthusiasts and savvy nightlife mavens converge at this haven of the leaf. Daylight hours bring post-yoga class pals; evenings draw a whole different kind of posturing in the lounge. Cocktails like the Dirty Harry and Yunnan Toddy are designed to heal the liver, while the Ross Island Iced Tea and Mate mojito blend refreshing flavors. Bar bites are equally unique and yummy, such as the meltingly delish Dragon Chips adored for their cheesy gooey goodness.