Loose-leaf lovers seek nirvana at these bag-free tea emporiums, links in a Starbucks-owned chain stocking just about every brew imaginable – white, green, oolong, herbal, black, rooibos, maté and custom blends – plus ample accessories like ceramic pots, strainers and color-coded tins; free samples and bars serving hot and cold single cups make it easier to decide what type to take home with you.
Tea arm of the Starbucks leviathan. More than a hundred varieties go well beyond the world of white, black, green, and herbal. Fruity, nutty, minty, chocolaty and other nichey blends culled from around the globe. Hot samples on hand, knowledgeable staff ready to explain wellness benefits (antioxidants, dieting, waker-uppers, sleep-makers, etc.) Cutesy teapots enablers for brew addictions....