Local Tea Spots
Proudly representing
Washington DC,
Maryland,
and Virginia (DMV)
The DMV metro area includes Washington, DC, and parts of Maryland and Virginia. As a DMV native, UppiTea Experience founder Heather Thornton gives special recognition to her hometown. The area is known for its diverse culture, vibrant neighborhoods, and historical significance.
If we have anything to do with it, soon, it’ll be just as well known for its incredible tea culture.
Join the DMV Tea Enthusiasts meetup group to connect with fellow tea lovers!
Spotlighting Local Tea Spots
Not sure where to begin exploring the DMV tea scene? Start with some of these local tea shops, houses, and hidden gems - all personally visited and reviewed for you.
WASHINGTON, DC
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![A woman smiling and holding a package labeled 'Triple Goddess' herbal tea, with a small bowl of ginger root, a white cup with a lid, and a small white dish with ginger on a wooden table.]()
Calabash Tea - (now ONLINE only)
Who doesn’t love a motto telling people to “decolonize your tongue”?!
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![Tea set with a white teapot with a lid, two white teacups, a pack of Valley Broad Tea Oolong Tea, and a black carrying case on a wooden table.]()
Valley Brook Tea - Dupont Circle
All of the tea, teaware, and even the furniture come directly from China - a testament to this shop’s passion for sharing authentic Chinese tea and tea culture with its customers.
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![A meal featuring grilled vegetables, rice, and tofu in a bowl, accompanied by a tall glass of green iced beverage, likely matcha or green tea, on a wooden table with a wooden wall in the background.]()
Teaism - Penn Quarter
A set of teahouses in DC with locations in Dupont Circle, Lafayette Park, and Penn Quarter that bills itself as serving healthy, Asian- inspired meals.
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![Interior of Ching Ching Cha Chinese tea house with customers browsing tea sets and staff behind the counter.]()
ching ching CHA - Dupont
This type of mini oasis in the city is just the thing to soothe the soul…the tea was TOP NOTCH.
VIRGINIA
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![Cozy tea shop with a large window, wooden and black furniture, a small shelving unit with plants and decorative items, a clothing rack with beige hoodies, and a large rectangle planter with a tree and smaller plants.]()
Bôn Tea House - Centreville, VA
The decor plays on the traditional tea house concept, where beauty is found in simplicity.
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![Display of colorful tea boxes labeled with various tea flavors at a Tea Mansion store.]()
Tea Mansion - Fairfax, VA
A specialty tea provider with locations in Fairfax, Dupont Circle, and Bethesda, with two new locations coming to Tysons Corner and even Dubai!
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![Two women sitting at an outdoor table with a pitcher of tea, smiling and wearing sunglasses, with five colorful spray painted artworks on canvas behind them against a brick wall.]()
ESP Tea & Coffee - Alexandria, VA
The vibe was immaculate. I was living all my hipster dreams!
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![Interior of tea shop with arcade machines, tables, chairs, a sofa, and decorative hanging flowers, with a menu board and neon sign on the wall.]()
Gong cha - Springfield, VA
If you’re looking for a social bubble tea spot with retro games, pop music blasting loudly in the background, and an artsy map of the world’s tea producing countries with the word “groovy” emblazoned in the midst, this is for you!
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![Interior of a cozy tea house with wooden flooring, a large rustic wooden table in the center, and various chairs and tables with people dining near large windows, with natural light streaming in.]()
Soricha Tea & Theater - Annandale, VA
A lovely display of Korean tea and culture.
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Elden Street Tea Shop
Situated in the unique Lake Anne Plaza, Elden Street Tea has steadily made its mark as a DMV tea leader.
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Carytown Teas - Richmond, VA
Featuring a swanky “Restorative Libation Bar,” there’s a lovely selection of teas, tea lattes, and mocktails available with fancy pastries to boot.
MARYLAND
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![Cozy tea shop with a large window, wooden and black furniture, a small shelving unit with plants and decorative items, a clothing rack with beige hoodies, and a large rectangle planter with a tree and smaller plants.]()
Cuples Tea House - Baltimore, MD
The perfect spot to sip a tasty tea blend, flip through a classic vinyl record, and dive into the pages of a book.
