Thursday, November 6, 2008
Open since May, the tea shop Teapouro is one of the latest additions to downtown’s string of homey small businesses. Located in the former Fields Gallery space at 712 Massachusetts St., Teapouro offers a friendly, inviting environment for both first-time tea drinkers and tea aficionados alike. The rustic brick interior melds effortlessly with the shop’s deep orange walls, while bonsai trees, ceramic pots and assorted plants add an organic touch.
The massive, 120 loose-leaf tea selection is divided into three areas around the shop. Sencha green teas, black, herbal, white and even rooibos teas (red-leaf teas from Africa) are kept in tightly sealed jars, each with a palm-sized display jar for customers to capture the scent and feel the texture of the tea leaves before committing to a cup. Each tea at Teapouro is personally handpicked, and has undergone multiple tastings by the Teapouro managers. They continue to add more teas based on what customers request, so if you don’t see your tea, just ask.
If you don’t have a clue what to try, the knowledgeable baristas are ready to aid you in your search, and you’ll walk away feeling a little more keen on the tea scene. The prices are reasonable for everything offered, including bubble tea, coffee, espresso and assorted pastries. The tea itself comes in servings of one- two- or four-cup pots. Grab a few friends, split a four-cup pot, and take a seat on the floor cushions near the front of the shop.
In a town stocked full of specialty cafés, it’s comforting to know there’s a place among them for tea lovers.
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