Thursday, May 8, 2008
With just the first sip, you can taste the rich, savory spices. Keep drinking, and pearls of tapioca hit your mouth. It’s not just tea: it’s bubble tea. And you can get a cup from the House of Cha, 21 W. Ninth St. Not interested in chewy balls of tapioca in your beverage? Opt for another tea flavor, because the place has plenty to choose from.
Jacob Schirmer, Holton senior, frequents the House of Cha, and says he likes the chi tea because of its authentic taste.
“You can really taste all the spices and different flavors,” he says. “I’ve tried going to Starbucks, but it just tastes like generic, manufactured tea. I’ve tried going to other tea places to see if they even compare, but they don’t.”
The authentic ambiance of the House of Cha matches the authentic flavor of its tea. A collection of detailed teapots adorns the store, and the river rocks in the window evoke a soothing feeling.
“It’s very inviting, but modern, and has a lot of artistic flavor,” Schirmer says. “It’s hip and reminds me of an East Coast coffee or tea shop.”

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