The Path of Tea

Asian-inspired shop in River Oaks area specializing in gourmet teas, unique gifts and tea-education classes

(713) 252-4473

2340 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77099 29.738521 -95.415333

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Neighborhoods: Greenway/ Upper Kirby, Central

Hours:

Mon - Thurs 10am to 9pm, Fri - Sat 10am - 11pm, Sunday 1pm - 6pm.

Last updated 6.17.10

Category:

Adult and Continuing Education

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Food Store Products:

Gourmet Foods

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What People Are Saying About The Path of Tea

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The Path of Tea

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With over 150 different certified organic and free-trade teas, The Path of Tea offers the widest variety available to tea enthusiasts in Houston. We offer a variety of white, green, oolong and flavored black teas. Fung Shui teas (tea accommodating to lifestyle), kids teas and special blend teas are also offered. The Path of Tea features beautiful artisan teaware... perfect for that special gift. Also, be sure to take advantage of the many tea classes offered: tea cupping, food pairing and medicinal purposes of tea. Come to The Path of Tea and experience Herbal Tranquilitea.

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In Short – Whether you're a tea neophyte or a dedicated tea practitioner, the welcoming staff at this River Oaks oasis will lead you on the path to tea enlightenment. The shop carries more than 80 organic and free trade teas from across the globe, including white, green, oolong, black and rooibois tea varieties in addition to medicinal herbal infusions. Each tea blend comes with its own set of steeping instructions, and can be had by the cup or pot. Artisan teaware is also sold.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “the smell of the place is great and the ambience is nice as well.”
  2. “like the the decoration of the place, very neat and fragrant.”
  3. “The restrooms, tables, and floors are always very clean, and the shop is well-lit and comfortable.”
  4. “Thank you for a great tea experience and atmosphere.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “LOVE the path of tea.”
  2. “it's a great store for gifts for your favorite tea drinker.”
  3. “They treat you like you're a long time customer the first time you walk in, regardless of how much or how little you know about tea, and have provided unfalteringly pleasant service each time I've returned.”
  4. “am from Boston and we have many places to go and hang out and have great tea.”
  5. “The tea comes in a beautiful glowing pot.”
  6. “It was a fabulous experience and I learned so much about tea from the friendly staff that was there to help me.”
  7. “Thank you for a great tea experience and atmosphere.”
  8. “because All the teas being organic, the tea tastes so fresh and smooth.”
  9. “loved it and loved Japanese tea.”
  10. “On my third visit, I finally bought a bag of loose tea, and they made sure to write how long we needed to steep the tea for the perfect flavor before we could even ask.”
  11. “love organic tea.”
  12. “The Path of Tea isn't just a tea shop with wonderful treats to eat; it's a place where you feel at home.”
  13. “perfect little spot for meeting a friend and enjoying a conversation over tea.”
  14. “had a favorite tea shop near my base.”
  15. “Thia McKann is very knowledgeable about all the health benefits of tea.”
  16. “The Path of tea is fabulous - the teas are organic, fair trade, always fresh.”
  17. “had no idea tea was so good for you.”
  18. “few possible explanations for such a wide variety of tea drinkers are the reasonable prices ($3 for a small (3-4 cups full), $5 for a large (6-7 cups full), and the vast selection of teas, all of which you can buy loose for anywhere from $6-$13 per 2 oz”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “because All the teas being organic, the tea tastes so fresh and smooth.”
  2. “The Path of tea is fabulous - the teas are organic, fair trade, always fresh.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “few possible explanations for such a wide variety of tea drinkers are the reasonable prices ($3 for a small (3-4 cups full), $5 for a large (6-7 cups full), and the vast selection of teas, all of which you can buy loose for anywhere from $6-$13 per 2 oz”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “it's a great store for gifts for your favorite tea drinker.”
  2. “It is a great place to relax, read, have a date, meet up with an old friend, play a game or even get a psychic reading!”
  3. “What a great place.”
service
93.75% positive
  1. “They treat you like you're a long time customer the first time you walk in, regardless of how much or how little you know about tea, and have provided unfalteringly pleasant service each time I've returned.”
  2. “The employees are not only incredibly knowledgeable, but they are attentive, genuine, and interested.”
  3. “have met some incredible people there.”
  4. “It was a fabulous experience and I learned so much about tea from the friendly staff that was there to help me.”
  5. “but don't because you might miss some of the cool people who come in to The Path of Tea.”
  6. “The service was fantastic and the lemon bars were heavenly!”
  7. “Friendly and knowledgeable staff that cares about you and your experience.”
  8. “Thia and Chris (the owners) are extremely helpful and are some of the nicest people I know.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “It is great value.”
  2. “few possible explanations for such a wide variety of tea drinkers are the reasonable prices ($3 for a small (3-4 cups full), $5 for a large (6-7 cups full), and the vast selection of teas, all of which you can buy loose for anywhere from $6-$13 per 2 oz”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “They treat you like you're a long time customer the first time you walk in, regardless of how much or how little you know about tea, and have provided unfalteringly pleasant service each time I've returned.”
  2. “On my third visit, I finally bought a bag of loose tea, and they made sure to write how long we needed to steep the tea for the perfect flavor before we could even ask.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/05/10

Enriching Experience

by bows

Wow! Made a last minute appt. for a party of ten for their offered tea tasting service. We were positively blown away by the selection and education we got!

Our server, Mary, was so polite and helpful and the tea itself was as indulgent as the room it was served in! When the staff discovered we were all together for my daughters' Birthday, they even gave her a wonderful green tea-lemon bar, which she highly recommends.

Bows

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/17/09

TEAlicious!

by thewholeenchilada

The Path of Tea will have you on the right path of life!

You can do these cute tea tastings and learn all about the health benefits of these special organic teas! The owner Thea shares her vast knowledge of tea. You even get to select your own special tea tasting cup! It is one of the most unique experiences to try!

I have been addicTEAD ever since I set foot in the place over a year ago!

It is a great place to relax, read, have a date, meet up with an old friend, play a game or even get a psychic reading!

They even have these sweet little treats to enjoy.

The tea is purely MAGICAL***

  • Pros: zen tea shop, excellent selection
  • Cons: I spend too much money on tea
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/23/08

Best priced teapots in town

by babydollsmiles

I was out looking for teapots for Christmas gifts and I stumbled onto The Path of Tea. I was so surprised to find the teapots so reasonably priced. I saw some of the same sets in the Galleria for twice the price! They had pots from Japan, China, Korea and Germany. I saved so much money I could buy one for myself as well. I also did not know they were the only totally organic tea shop in town. That is great. I will do all my shopping there this year.

  • Pros: Best prices in town
  • Cons: Isn't right in my neighborhood
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/17/08

Are we on the East Coast?

by ElleGn

I am from Boston and we have many places to go and hang out and have great tea. I stumbled into the Path of Tea after having lunch next door at Field of Greens. I felt like I was home in Boston! This place is wonderful. They have alot more organic teas than I have ever seen in one shop. As a matter of fact, they are all organic. Wow! The tea was brewed properly and tasted great. I have been drinking tea for 45 years and I never knew all the things they taught me about tea in ten minutes. The service was fantastic and the lemon bars were heavenly! I love this place and will tell everyone!

  • Pros: Great selection of organic only teas, great desserts, great service
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/27/08

WOW -- So Many Flavors To Choose!!

by prof10

What a great concept! Thank you for a great tea experience and atmosphere. I was presently surprised there were so many organic tea flavors to choose from. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that cares about you and your experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and now will become a regular customer! Thank you!

The Details on The Path of Tea

Place Categories:

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  • smooth japanese tea
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  • attentive employees
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  • great value
  • best lil
  • always very clean restrooms
  • love origami classes
  • extremely helpful thia
  • great store
  • perfect little spot
  • extremely helpful chris
  • great smell
  • great atmosphere
  • always very clean floors
  • favorite tea drinker
  • like decoration
  • love organic tea
  • wonderful treats

Message from The Path of Tea

  • 150 Certified Organic Teas
  • Artisan Teaware
  • Classes & Tastings

With over 150 different certified organic and free-trade teas, The Path of Tea offers the widest variety available to tea enthusiasts in Houston. We offer a variety of white, green, oolong and flavored black teas. Fung Shui teas (tea accommodating to lifestyle), kids teas and special blend teas are also offered. The Path of Tea features beautiful artisan teaware... perfect for that special gift. Also, be sure to take advantage of the many tea classes offered: tea cupping, food pairing and medicinal purposes of tea. Come to The Path of Tea and experience Herbal Tranquilitea.

The Path of Tea
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