Better than your fave cafe.

I have slowly but surely grown sick of the passion tea from Starbucks and other coffee companies as well as the plain fountain drink iced tea. I should have known that my humble city would have something to offer that would make me once again fall in love with my home. Hina’s Tea is located on K and 23rd street right in between some of the most well known places such as Ricks Diner and Dara Denim. They offer a selection of over 300 premium whole leaf teas , tea smoothies and chai lattes basically anything to do with tea they have it. I even found out that there is an African based tea, rooibos, that contains no caffeine and has been known to be healthy for babies.

The ultra modern and earthy interior matches the cool state that having one of their iced teas puts you in. I ordered a white tea called white divine temple a blend of white and green tea with a delicious blend of all kinds of fruits. I ordered it for right there not knowing what I would get and was pleasantly surprised to find a clear small cute pitcher that almost looked like a beaker, filled with iced tea. I filled my cup that also had ice in it and tasted the best tea I ever had so refreshing and natural. What I love the most about this place is that I feel comfortable here and not like I am searching for a trendy spot to have trendy drinks. Theres no sugar drenched coffee drink nor is there a tea bag in my cup.

One of the owners kept checking up on me as if we were neighbors for years, with his European accent and an extra big smile we talked about the benefits that the different teas could have for one’s health. We also talked about the many tea pot options for how to make the tea. I too felt like I was talking to an old friend.A place where I can be myself and still be treated like the most important customer. Next to all my favorite boutiques on a lazy day this the best three dollars spent.

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