History
When health reasons caused me to kick the coffee habit for good, I got seriously into TEA. I couldn't find a high quality, local source for truly fine whole leaf loose teas, so I decided to open exactly the kind of shop I would love find. And many years later, a lot of other tea fans love it too. My approach to tea isn't English or Asian or any other culture, it's personal. What teas do you enjoy, what type of tea experience would you like to have? Are you preparing tea just for you or for your family? Do you need teas and teaware that work for work? To answer those questions, I provide teas and tea accoutrements that address every aspect of your personal tea life. We offer classes and consultations to truly demystify the world of tea and make totally accessible in a cozy environment created just for you. My goal is to make it simple to make the very best teas an easy and enjoyable part of your life, every moment, every day.
Specialties
Tea Market is a tea shop with the heart of a teacher. While we specialize in offering the best and freshest selection of whole leaf loose teas, our classes really express what we're about. Check them out on our website. When you have insight and information into a topic you're unfamiliar with, or simply interested in, it's empowering. Knowledge creates confidence to enjoy more and have better experiences! When you know that if you steep green tea with boiling water for 5 minutes it tastes harsh and bitter, but, if you steep it for 3 minutes with 160* water, it's light, smooth and pleasantly delicious, then, you can then really experiment and enjoy everything the world of green tea has to offer. This is just one example of the many ways I'm changing the way people in KC, (and through videos on our site, the world) truly enjoy all the wonderful healthy benefits of TEA! In addition to our classes, you can call to schedule a consultation, or anytime we're not swamped, come in and ask for a consultation. We can prepare a sample for you, show you easy and efficient tea brewing options for every occasion you may encounter. TEA is a real passion and way of life at Tea Market, and we love sharing that with you!