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    CaryTown Teas

    4.4 (59 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Grisel L.

    We stumbled upon this cozy little tea shop. These 2 gals were there and knowing it was our first time, we got a lot of help choosing our first teas to try. We decided to get one for allergy, one to fight the flu, and one for weight loss. Also, we bought two steepers. We decided to stay a little longer and had a cup of tea. Everything tasted great. For a moment, I was sipping my tea slowly (that is the big tip here), taking in the scents and steam and thinking how simple life can be with no social media, a great book to read, and a cup of hot tea. This little tea shop gets my top recommendation.

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    Sharon H.

    Came in on a Saturday evening after a long day of exploring Richmond before we went to get Indian food. This place has all types of teas and even a couple of Chinese teas--especially the puerh tea cakes. You can get cups of tea but you cannot choose to make a cup of tea from the tea cakes. I got the Silver Needle tea and while the tea was fragrant and light like a white tea should be, it was kind of watered down by how much water they steep with the tea. I wish they steeped the tea for longer given how much water each cup had. The strawberry kiwi tea was a bit of a skip but it is pretty refreshing. The earl grey was extremely fragrant and would make a great tea latte. While I wouldn't recommend making a tea latte with white tea, they said they are okay with making it. Overall, clean location and a cool place to get tea, especially since there aren't a lot of tea specialty shops here.

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    We ordered two types of tea and absolutely loved them both! The ambiance is comfortable, welcoming, and enticing.

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    Elyza B.

    I tried Carytown Teas with my fiancé a few weeks ago. They have the most incredible array of teas I've ever seen in one place- every type I could imagine is here! Many I'd never heard of, even. They also sell lots of tea accessories- fancy mugs, teapots, warmers, honey sticks, etc. The interior is dark, cozy colors, with antique and quirky teapots as displays. All in all, a nice ambiance. I will say the first time we came, it was an hour before close, and I think the staff (2 older women) might've been a tad overwhelmed. No one greeted us, no one explained how ordering or pricing worked, no one offered to tell us about the teas or answer questions. If I'd been new to drinking tea, I might've left, since I wouldn't have known what to order. We eventually flagged someone down, and they were nice (if flustered), but she did forget the honey in both our drinks (since mine was cold, she tried to add it after, but it didn't dissolve and just sat clumpy in my cup). The teas we got were delicious, and subsequent teas I've had have been equally delicious. I would hope they put a little more effort into greeting patrons/speaking on their offerings on a regular basis, but I do think I caught them on a bad day. I enjoyed my beverage, and will specify honey more clearly next time.

    Allison M.

    The selection of teas at Carytown Teas is magnificent. They have over 250 and the menu is broken down into categories like green, white, black, etc. to make it easy to choose. The staff here are friendly and will let you smell all the teas you'd like! The space is inviting and they have a few tables inside in case you wanted to sit and drink a cup of tea. They have flavored sugar cubes like lavender and rose as well, which they allow sampling for! Side note, we sourced all of our teas here (russian caravan, almond, and orange tea) for a tea party we had at home. Everyone was impressed!

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    Sarah B.

    I can't say enough about this place!! So small and cozy with a quiet atmosphere l! Perfect for some tea time and taking some tea as a gift at such a reasonable price! I will be back!

    Kathleen D.

    Wow. Wow. And more wow. This is a hidden mecca for tea lovers! My local friend nagged me to stop in during my recent trip to Richmond. I finally made it about half an hour prior to closing time last Monday. No one else was in the shop, so I was able to ask a bunch of questions and sniff so many teas before making any decisions. It's all loose leaf but if you're more of a bagged person (like me), you can purchase a big pack of tea bags too. I've only tried three out of my four teas so far, but I can't delay this 5-star review any longer. I am in love with this tea! I've struggled with insomnia for so so long, but their Sweet Oblivion -- made with valerian root -- is my new best bud. Seriously. I've been drinking it nearly every night this week and within an hour or two, I'm happily in dreamland. I can't remember the last time this happened. Nothing else, other than the medically-induced-wake-up-hazy Aleve PM, has ever helped, and this actually feels (and is) natural. I hope this persists! I also purchased the Purple Haze for anxiety (of which I have a crippling amount) and it has worked wonders in getting me to calm down. I love it! My other tea choices were the Long Island Strawberry and the Immunity Booster. The strawberry is really nice as a casual choice, but I haven't tried the Immunity one just yet. Their tea selection is vast. You can find teas that calm health issues, fruit teas, black teas, green teas, yerba mate, etc. And Patricia, the owner, is the nicest lady ever. We were chatting for a while, and I told her about how I'm considering a move to Richmond. She gave so many tidbits of advice. I so appreciated her input! We left at closing time. My total for four teas (2 ounces each) + tea bags was around $60, which really isn't too bad considering the high level of the teas. I assure you I'll be a loyal customer moving forward, even if I don't end up moving down there. After all, they do offer online ordering! Thank goodness.

    Kathryn M.

    Lovely spot, my favorite casual tea place in RVA! Cute teaware, many types of tea, including my favorite: organic varieties. The person working there when I went was very friendly and helpful, and their new location is great! A perfect spot for some calming downtime, catching up with a friend or just grabbing some loose-leaf tea for your collection at home! A top RVA spot, for sure.

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    Wonderful selection & helpful staff. Teas are high quality & there is so much to do in the area.

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    Amazing tea selection and very helpful and knowledgeable staff when it comes to tea!!! Their hangover helper tea is a lifesaver!!

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    The quality and variety of teas were excellent. The service was pleasant, helpful and informative. I have become a regular.

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    A wonderful selection of unique teas. From fabulous exotics blends to herbal cures. Workers are very knowledgeable about the products.

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