We are currently targeting August 30 as our opening date. However, the final date will depend on construction completion, permitting, and inspections.
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Our vision is to build an Asian aesthetic-inspired tea room open to everyone — a serene, inviting place where anyone can sit, rest, and connect through tea.
We’ll serve authentic, premium loose leaf teas prepared in various styles (though many may fall in love with gongfu tea 😉). A curated selection of pastries and desserts will be chosen to pair beautifully with the tea.
The space will feature artisan teaware and carefully selected tea-inspired clothing. We will also dedicate an area to local creators — from art and ethical goods to naturally made crafts and special pop-up exhibitions.
For those passionate about the practice of tea, we will offer structured tea courses exploring tea-growing regions, processing techniques, tasting experiences, and the peaceful rituals of the tea ceremony.
If you’re a musician, artist, florist, writer, craft maker, or creative of any kind, we would love to collaborate on culture-rich events that bring inspiration and meaningful moments to our community.
We embrace art, culture, and mindful living. Our dream is to create a tea space that feels like a warm, comforting sanctuary — filled with the fragrance of tea — where people can slow down and connect naturally.
Based in Boston, MA for over 10 years, I—like many tea lovers—have long dreamed of a space where one can slow down, savor a cup of premium loose leaf tea (brewed in gongfu style or any style), enjoy thoughtfully paired snacks and desserts, and simply unwind in the gentle, calming atmosphere of a tea room.
A place where artisan teaware can be appreciated like art in a gallery — a space that embodies serenity, beauty, and a slow, natural way of living.
Since 2018, this dream has quietly grown in our hearts, and now we’re finally ready to bring it to life.
We are located at 1132 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, just a 6-minute walk from Harvard Square.
(We are still in the midst of thoughtfully renovating it into a tea room.)
If you’re a tea educator, musician, artist, florist, writer, or creator who values culture and beauty, we would love to partner with you. Together, we hope to curate meaningful, artful tea gatherings or events for our community.
Building this tea house requires people, funding, thoughtful programming, and a reputation built through sincerity and quality. If you’re interested in creating this together with us, we’d love to brainstorm ideas — and, most importantly, bring them to life with care.
Asian aesthetic-inspired tea room
Tea café offering premium loose leaf teas with thoughtfully paired pastries and desserts
Gallery space showcasing artisan teaware and uniquely designed tea-inspired clothing
Well-structured tea courses for those who want to dive deeper into tea
Pop-up area for local artists and communities to share their creations
Collaborations with musicians, artists, florists, writers, and creators to host meaningful cultural events
Purchase your tea tickets now to enjoy our best early supporter discount.
By purchasing a First Steep Supporter ticket or membership, you are helping us complete the final stage of renovation and open our doors to the community.
