Teapot heads that is. And the tea is of good quality. These guys need to learn from Starbucks and add sugar(pastries) to make the sale and go from a tea shop to a Salon de The'

Teapot heads that is. And the tea is of good quality. These guys need to learn from Starbucks and add sugar(pastries) to make the sale and go from a tea shop to a Salon de The'
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This place is for the people who are serious about their tea. They have a wide selection of loose tea from around the world, as well as a section of tea gadgets and accoutrements. It's in a series... More

This place is for the people who are serious about their tea. They have a wide selection of loose tea from around the world, as well as a section of tea gadgets and accoutrements. It's in a series of quaint shops in Pike Place Market that I like to hit when playing tour guide for friends from out of town. They have a bunch of specialty teas that can be a real treat, but also really expensive for your average cup of tea. For this reason I think it serves as a great stop for gift shopping (assuming you're buying for someone who likes tea). http://www.perennialtearoom.com/
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This is the closest thing I've found to a real English tea shop on this side of the Pond. I've been going there for years, and the staff feels kind of like an extended family. There's no... More

This is the closest thing I've found to a real English tea shop on this side of the Pond. I've been going there for years, and the staff feels kind of like an extended family. There's no food available, unfortunately, and seating is somewhat limited, but these gals make the best cuppa' around! They've always got fresh brewed selections of black, scented, and green teas, which you can drink hot or iced. They also sell loose teas, premium tea bags, books, tea towels, etc. I almost never go to Pike Place without stopping at the Perennial Tea Room. Check out the "Room Eleven, It's Heaven" blend: it's a re-creation of the tea that was dumped into Boston Harbour.
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