There's no place better for tea. A complete unique experience. The menu is closer to an encyclopedia in the best way, and their tea snacks are perfect to pair. I highly recommend sitting in the raised area in the back of the shop, with the low tables and cushions. A must visit for the asheville area! read more

I love this place. The atmosphere is so relaxing, you sit down they bring over a book of the different tea drinks. Today was our second visit. Yesterday I had the Tulsi chai tea hot with coconut milk. I wish I told them no sweetener. I learned my lesson. The tea cookie pistachio Cardamom was really good. Today My husband and I both had tea. Once again very good and we had a tea cookie again that we shared. This is one of those place you can go each time and try something different and not be disappointed. read more

This place takes tea to an entirely different level. Incredibly relaxing; I felt I was back in Thailand. I would live to take this place back home....will be missed. It can be a bit overwhelming filtering through the many options but don't worry....the folks there are incredibly nice and patient. read more

Great atmosphere! Very relaxing ambient music playing overhead and a delightful selection of tea sets on display. Come in prepared to take your time and enjoy yourself. Matcha bubble tea and Ti kuan yin were both excellent. Staff was fast and friendly. 5/5 will be back! read more

I took my cousin to downtown Asheville for a cousin trip and loved finding this place! The red bean mochi was delicious! The best I've had! Definitely going back! read more

My review of the Northampton location pretty much says everything about just how much I love Dobra, and most of those reasons still stand here. It's not quite as relaxing as that location (constant chatter is pretty common, but I guess that's not exactly something they can control) and there's no technology-free room, but it still makes for an amazing place to unwind, and I'm super excited I finally live near one so that I can take a crack at trying all of their teas - though, let's face it, that's probably never going to happen. They don't have full meals here, but their snacks and pastries are pretty fantastic. I love their pistachio halvah, especially paired with their Turkish Cay (which has been my one of my favorite teas so far), and their amaretto cake is so so good. This is a definitely a great place to come to with a book or with work - they don't bother you unless you ring the bell, and there's enough seating (and plenty of tea, of course), that you don't feel like you're taking away spots from other folks. read more

Ten stars for Dobra! OMG, I adore this place! It is truly the most cozy, cute, comfy place to have an exotic tea. The staff is really friendly and helpful, I always try new teas and love to ask them about which one I should get next. My go to is the MATCHA green tea with boba! I try to step out and experience new tea's because they literally have hundreds! There food is really good, I love the veggie hummus platter, and the match green tea cheesecake is just THE BEST! I wouldn't mind if they expanded their food menus so I could grab lunch there too, but the bites are delicious and I highly recommend this place. read more

I love tea...I love dobra. The building inside is beautiful. I used to work for many years in the store that was there before and Dobra made a castle out of the old place. I love all the different teas and treats. I have several cups and teas I have bought from Dobra to enjoy at home. Only real problem...they need more seating. Never go on a wknd night unless you go early and camp out. The place is swarming with tourists on wknds. Going during the day or a weeknight. More relaxed and people not giving you the dirty stink eye for sitting to long. Otherwise I love this place. read more

Dobra Tea - I love tea and treats - Tea Rooms Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great experience for my first time here. With help from the waitress we were able to choose a perfect tea for the table. Some sort of Oolong Tea grown out of rocks or something. And it tasted fantastic. 2 of the 3 of us were novice to this nice tea place so we appreciated the guidance. Seemed like no one was there but after further review we found that there were some quiet more private spots in the back and most of it was taken. No worry as we enjoyed having a great view of the people walking by in the well lit front. What was especially great was that a small teapot of tea that we were able to refill a second time and have a second tasty batch was under $10 for all 3 of us. We also had the butter bean hummas plate with vegetables. It was outstanding! Perfect respite for us on this gold Asheville day. Next time I am in town, I will be back! read more

After going here I will never look at tea in the same way again! This place is unique and cozy. Sit on chairs or the cozy cushions in the cool floor area and don't forget to take off your shoes. Meditate, read, chat, surf the web. Ring your bell for service. The service is good, not bad. I was there 3 times while I was on vacation so I'm not sure why anyone would think it wasn't. The teas are brewed perfectly and there are basic and exotic choices. The snacks and food is great too. And ALL GLUTEN FREE. Super important to me. I wish I could meet the owners and hug them to tell them how much they have added to my life experience! read more

Dobra Tea - Tea and hummus with gluten free pita. Everything is gluten free! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This is a great place to grab some quite time for yourself or with friends (If that's not what you're looking for, go to Izzy's down the street). I've been here three times, and my recommendation is the chocolate chai cake (made by Short Street Cakes) with the white peony tea. The tea is light and balances out the richness of the cake. The lavender white cake, also by Short Street, is itself wonderful too. If you're looking to have lunch, you should consider another place. Their menu has a "Light Fare" section, and that's what it is. I ordered the hummus once, and it was not designed as a lunch whatsoever. A snack maybe, but that's all. The vegetables are served as several raw slices with this dish, so don't expect much. I've had more fulfilling lighter fare, so I was disappointed. A friend did enjoy her miso soup. Other than the light light fare, my only complaint is that once they did a sloppy job ringing up my friend and me. Long story short, we each paid the whole bill (She paid when I was in the restroom; I paid when I came out and she was waiting outside.). When we realized it, we returned and pointed it out. The tea shop did correct this. Just be sure you're correctly rung up. They should have marked off the ticket when it was paid the first time. read more

Local ashevillian, first time visitor at this establishment, upon walking in, the gentleman working the counter, was not so friendly and not that helpful. My friend and I ordered two bubble teas to go. We stay with our number and waited about ten minutes to be informed that there were only one order of bubbles. It took all together 20 minutes for us to get our drinks. The oolong tea with bubbles had no flavor whatsoever including the coconut milk. It tasted very watered down. But the young server with long hair had very nice manners and was very accommodating. Definitely was not worth the wait, or the price (almost six dollars). read more

I've only been to Asheville twice but I've been to this business both times. The atmosphere is so wonderfully meditative and the tea is amazing. A great place to go sit down and chill out with a book or a loved one. They have the largest menu of teas and also some sweets. Reading the menu is both mouth watering and informative as they tell you about the different teas, different styles of preparation, and the history of Dobra-styled tea houses. I will be going to this place every time I'm in Asheville! read more

This place has an encyclopedic selection of tea. You could get lost just reading the menu. I loved that they have mate served in the gourd you'd find it in if you were in Brazil/Argentina etc. I definitely enjoyed my masala tea, though I find myself coveting my friend's Chai! Chai! Chai! We also shared a hummus plate with hummus, pita bread and veggies. They had dusted the hummus and the veggies with a tasty herb/spice concoction, which made it unique. What I enjoyed most about this place was the fabulous ambiance and choice of seating (floor cushion seating, tables/chairs). You could easily hang out here for a long time and not even realize. I'm not in town for long, but I'm already scheming to go back at least once before I leave. read more

The service was wonderful. I wish I had asked our server for their name! They made excellent suggestions and walked us through the elaborate tea menu. All of their snacks and treats are Vegan and Gluten Free which is a plus for me. The baba Ganesh was great. The chocolate chip cookie was somewhat dry, but hey, it's vegan and gluten free. LOL read more

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I love this place and although the atmosphere is great and the help is usually good, I recently called and the help was, well, not every helpful- borderline rude actually. I bought a couple of the small tea bag samples and couldn't find them when I returned home (which is several hours outside of Asheville) and just wanted to know if anyone had happened to see them out on one of the tables, etc. The guys I spoke with just said, "I don't know what to tell you" without offering any form of help or courtesy. Not sure if they were new, but I didn't appreciate being dealt with so curtly over such a small, simple matter. I actually had to push just to have them try and ask anyone else from staff about it. Very disappointed. This was always a regular stop whenever we were in Asheville, but if this is the way the staff is going, I'm not sure if I'll be back. read more

I've been here twice so far and have had no major problems with service like some of the other reviews mentioned. There is a sign upon entry that says to seat yourself, and the servers do otherwise ignore you until you find a seat. It might be wise to ask for a menu and bell before you find your spot... They don't always notice the bell-less new customers. Once you have your menu and bell you should be all set :). For me, the Servers were nice and polite and helpful, and promptly came by every time I rang the bell. Each item from the menu I've ordered so far was not only available but came out promptly and as ordered, and was f&cking delicious to boot. The Indian masala tea with milk and honey is particularly divine. The boba (bubble) tea is not sweet so beware! But it's still divine (perfect pearls: tasty and not too soft or tough). To check out just migrate to the front and the cashier will help you. Overall, I love the place and I recommend that some of y'all chill out and just enjoy for what it is. Your server won't hover over you, leaving you to enjoy your tea time in peace. What's not to love? read more

Dobra Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

My husband and I spent 24hrs in Asheville and this was one of our spots. It was so neat! I ordered the Taste of Kashmir and I can't remember what Joey ordered but it looked like a beer. The service was excellent and you sit and they bring the tea to you. I expected to wait and be served at the counter and then find a place to sit. It was nice and unexpected to be served. My tea was served in a little clay pot with milk and honey. The tea was good and the honey was excellent. This is a must stop when in Asheville. read more

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Was walking through downtown Asheville Saturday night and stopped in. I was visiting Asheville and had to walk in. I love tea. First thought was it reminds me of being back in Prague ! Come to find out it originates from Prague , Czech Republic. So much fun. Not only did I go Saturday night but had to stop in Sunday night as well. Nothing like tea before bed . The menu is a bit long so lots of options . Hot and iced tea. Even the bubble tea ! My dad loved the CBD latte with coconut milk. The first night I order the memories of Prague and sat at the bar to watch the street . The next day we went with a group and sat in the back . Everyone loved it because it's different ! Not anything like it where I am from in FL. I ordered the communicate tea with vegan butter pumpkin seed cookie . Everyone liked their tea and cookies. Cookies are dry which go well with tea. Typical Asheville ... surprising me with awesome places!!! Would have stopped in again if I didn't have to go back home. read more

Nice little tea room with a Turkish feel. Has a back tea room that offers drinkers a chance to sit in a cushioned area and drink off of low tables...Remember to take off your shoes! Cozy little place that makes me want to read and nap. read more

Dobra Tea - Tea station - Tea Rooms Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Love it. Go here if you want to try some tea you've never tried or get a delicious Bubble Tea and not be judged when they show you how to drink it/pour it. The tea book they give you is really helpful, too. Can be a cool date, especially if you land some prime seating. read more

This was our first trip and I was really impressed by the feel of the tea room and the selection of teas. I am hoping they will come to Raleigh. read more

Cute little tea room in downtown Asheville. We were trying to get out of the rain and the French Broad Chocolate company mentioned they used the tea from them in a chocolate bar. I tried a black tea that was a Chinese tea. It was a very strong flavor so I was glad I had asked for an almond milk addition. read more

Best selection of tea in this part of the country. Their menus is amazing and you will learn a ton by reading it! I come here every time I am in town because I can get Nepal Illam tea here, plus have multiple choices of oolong, plus multiple herbal teas. If you are curious about tea they can make great recommendations. It gets very busy on weekends. Casual and exotic place to relax and good place to buy pots and cups as well. Small vegan snack menu. read more

Been to Dobra a few times. This is a cool place to hang out with friends or just sit and relax by yourself. If you have never been you owe it to yourself to try. They have a very extensive tea menu and also little snacks. They also have three distinct rooms. Front room with tables, middle room with tables and couches and the my favorite the pagoda room where you sit on pillows. Again a great experience to relax and just get lost for awhile. read more

This cozy little joint has an extensive selection of teas! The staff is very knowledgeable about the tea and the entire was so friendly!! And the tea was fantastic! Will stop by every chance I get! read more

Dobra Tea - Sweet Smell of Jerusalem - Tea Rooms Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This place holds a special place in my heart as it is where I met my husband. We have returned many times and each time Dobra never fails to provide excellent service and a soft, romantic and calming atmosphere (which is often hard to find in the height of tourist season in Asheville). Dobra's employees have an exceptional knowledge of Tea. Having grown up in a European country where Tea is the answer to all problems, I was very impressed with their extensive selection and the employee's true passion for tea. At this point I would usually give my favorite tea, however the truth is I experiment every time I go and trust the expertise of my server-they never disappoint. Great place to get some alone time, go for a quite date or get some reading/studying done! read more

The hemp tea was nice and the environment was quirky and cute. I enjoyed it. The pots of tea were beautiful.

Didn't try anything here, but the scent of aromatherapy oils was so pungent here that I wouldn't have been able to smell my tea, which is one of the most enjoyable parts of drinking tea. Most, if not all, of the baked goods were also gluten-free. I am a huge tea lover, but don't really appreciate when a tea shop that prides itself on a wide variety of international teas tries to impose some strange value system upon its customers. read more

The most extensive tea menu I've ever seen. Absolutely love the chill zen vibe going on in there where you can pick a corner, kick off your sandals and sit and enjoy the tea. Love the Yerba mate with soy milk and and honey and the cardamom just makes it perfect. Wish I could take this little gem of a place with me when I leave! read more

Dobra Tea - Iced Yerba mate with soy milk, honey, and cardamom. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Large variety of teas, low lighting, calm music, multiple seating areas. Ambiance = two thumbs up read more

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The ambiance of this place is amazing. You are able to enjoy tea and biscuits quietly and in comfort. The menu has a variety of teas to choose from. They are now progressive by providing "All Gender" bathrooms for their clients. It just shows how this establishment cares and is sympathetic to customer needs. A favorite place to stop when I visit Asheville. The customer is great and the staff is very friendly. read more

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This place is a gem. I was immediately relaxed and felt all my stress melt away. Great for a date, hanging with friends, and even studying (at least those are just a few of the groups I saw there). The tea selection is phenomenal. Hot, cold, bubble tea. The vulnerability tea was delicious. The regular hummus was the best and the lime hummus was good as well. Yum! So glad we found this place :) read more

the environment of dobra tea is amazing. not gonna recommend tourists bc i live here and want it all to myself.... but jesus. this place is so good. every1 ive talked to whose been here has loved it. ive gone here with friends and with my wife... sitting in the back is perfect date spot. its so dark and quiet and cozy we actually had our ceremony inside this dobra tea. they didn't even know! amazing atmosphere, amazing tea. the cheddar and chive biscuit is one of the best biscuits ive ever had, so finesse one of them too,... my wife and i's experience has always been really good, but we also both didnt even realize it was a prague-esque tea place til now. service is good, the employees really add to the intimacy this place offers- they leave u tf alone unless u ring da bell. 5/5 read more

A very nice atmosphere. This Dobra is my favorite location probably because it's so dark and central. I feel so cozy inside of it. I love the concept that you ring the bell whenever you're ready to order so that you don't waste anyone's time or get in the way of others. read more

Great tea from all over the world! Was very surprised by how big the tea selection is! read more

Dobra Tea - Feng Huang Dan Cong tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Amazing. This place came highly recommended by a friend so my fiance and I stopped in while exploring downtown. The drinks we selected were phenomenal ( I highly recommend the Forest Dragon and Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake!) The wait staff were highly educated/informative and gave great recommendations. An altercation took place between two customers and I was highly impressed with how the situation was handled. Great drinks, staff, and atmosphere. Already planning my next trip. read more

Thank you to the member of management who reached out to me on private messenger after our terrible customer service experience. And for reaffirming that customers may sit anywhere. Perhaps the young man we chatted about will seek out your advice on how to improve his interpersonal skills or find another line of work. read more

My husband and I ordered the to go chilled chai and Kyoto Machta teas. My chai tasted like watered down milk with a (very VERY small) hint of spice. I actually grabbed the ice out with my hands and threw it to the side of the road for fear it would water down the tea any further. Husband' drink wasn't much better. Such a disappointment seeing the place seemed super legit. Will be (very VERY) hard pressed to try this place again. read more

Exquisite selection of teas with amazing pastries and environmental sitting areas. Come, ring the bell for service, and transport to the far reaches of Assam or Turkey. The global options are daunting and for those in need there's CBD honey, treats, as well as a vast gluten free set of ears! read more