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    Shala Tea Company

    4.7 (38 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Cheri M.

    Truly a treasure of a tea house. The quality and selection of the teas is outstanding. A whimsical selection of merchandise and cozy (but not frumpy!) atmosphere makes one just want to stay there.

    Brooke L.

    I've been here a few times and for some reason it's always closed. But I was so happy I came in it's very small but quaint and has some really great items. Everybody was very happy and relaxed. Incredibly low cost on the items comparatively to elsewhere. Was definitely enjoyable!

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    Kendell B.

    It's been a week and I am still thinking about the Persephone tea that I had here. I regret not buying the bag of it To go, and will buy it next time we are in town! It was the perfect tea to cool you down on a hot day. Cute selection of tea and health related goods for purchase. Nice little sitting areas inside and outside of the shop. Loved the different blends of teas available, and the staff were super helpful with answering questions and providing suggestions.

    Aaron S.

    Great tea shop in Idyllwild! We have bene walking past this place for years and finally stopped in. Wow, we were missing out! It started with the "welcome" as we walked in. The place is very nice and decorated very well. Customer service was awesome. We were helped in deciding what we wanted and how to drink and steep and condiments for the teas. The had a great selection of teas. We ordered two cups of Chai's to steep in house. Silk Road and I forget the name of the other Chai. Both were very good. We will be back for more!

    Ryna D.

    Came to have some tea while needing to take care of some correspondence while we were in Idyllwild. I loved the interior of this shop! So well curated. I'd definitely be coming back and spending more time here in future visits to Idyllwild. The tea selection itself is solid - not the most comprehensive or unique but pretty good for a small shop in town.

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    Gavin C.

    When it comes to hot drinks, I happen to fall squarely into the tea crowd. As someone who spends most of his time in the states, us tea lovers do not have equal representation when it comes to specialty shops. So I was so happy to find this place in the heart of Idyllwild. There is an astonishing selection of teas, all of which can be enjoyed on-site, or to-go. You can tell how well they know their stuff because my cup was labeled with the time to begin drinking, allowing it enough time to steep. The tea itself was brewed perfectly and tasted great; one of the best I've had outside London. This was a great way to start a relaxing morning in the mountains. I look forward to returning the next time I'm in town.

    Britt T.

    What a find! My father, daughter, and I stumbled upon this place. From the outside I couldn't quite tell if it was open or what it looked like on the inside, but I'm glad we went in. There were a bunch of delicious sounding teas to choose from and the woman working helped us find the right tea. I chose the "weekend in Barcelona" iced. Which was delicious- even my 2 year old liked it. The pastries all looked great, but we chose the chocolate chip cookie and it was out of this world good. My favorite part was that they had a few toddler toys tucked in the corner; some small building blocks, a bluey doll house, and some legos. This made my visit infinitely more enjoyable. Will be back!

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    Katelyn B.

    this is a tea only shop which i absolutely love. i got one of their green tea options iced. it was super good especially for a hot day. the inside has lots of seating areas and was air conditioned so that was a plus. the service was great and they answered all the questions i had. my drink came unsweetened which is good but if you don't like that then be sure to ask beforehand. there are also things to buy like tea and home accessories which were pricey but good quality. definitely recommend.

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    Anne J.

    Found this beautiful gem; a tea shop with a wonderful setting, skilled tea making, and the tea is divine. Thank you for the Silk Road chai!

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    Barista was unfriendly, took 10 minutes to make a citrus iced tea that tasted like store bought iced tea and costed $10.

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    I pop in here regularly for gluten-free pastries and delicious custom tea blends. I've never been disappointed by their recommendations!

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    The best tea, service, pastries and gifts in town. Beautiful ambiance with impeccable service

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    Adorable shop. Great tea and beverages. Unique gift shop. Awesome vibe. A nice retreat when visiting Idyllwild.

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    Great cozy little tea shop. The owners are so nice and helpful. Will definitely visit again!

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    But I was so happy I came in it's very small but quaint and has some really great items.

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