TTG is still here 20 years later since my first visit. Small cozy seating area with friendly service I dig it. read more

The Tea Grotto - Gokuro (Jp green) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

There are very few things in life that I love more than a grotto. I grew up building forts in tucked away in corners of the house, sheets covering the table and me hiding inside. I love all grotto-adjacent spaces. So when I heard that I could enjoy tea service in a grotto, I was all in. This tea shop is adorable-with cute seating areas and even one table that's in a nook in the corner. That may be the "grotto" and it was taken by another party when I visited, but the nearby tables were just fine. I loved the rose tea and felt so fancy being able to pour it from a cute teapot. Can't wait to return and maybe snag the grotto table in the corner. read more

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Sometimes I just have one of those days where I'm not in the mood for coffee; and I'm so happy I discovered a spot that serves a variety of teas! Um yessss! Parking can be found in the streets. I usually don't have any issues finding one. Once you enter, you'll noticed they sell tea kettles, cups, and cute items. You order at the counter. They can serve a cup, pot, and other sizes. Also, they sell food there, too. Decided to enjoy a pot of herbal teas only with no food inside of the grotto. The pot of herbal tea was floral and earthy. It was nice to sit in a more private space; relax; read and journal. Place is clean and they have a few tables. Staffs are friendly and I felt comfortable there. I'll be back again to try other teas; food; and to buy some herbal loose-leaf teas to take to-go to make at home. read more

The Tea Grotto - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I do not recommend adding boba. It was hard and did not have the right chewy consistency. The matcha was decent. I was surprised that when I asked for no ice, they didn't fill up my drink. For a $9 drink, I'd pass. read more

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What a cute and cozy tea spot! Ambiance: Plenty of seating, tea sets on display, and just coziness overall. There's outdoor seating too! Service: They were very patient with choosing the different types of teas and even let me smell some! Tea: There's so many options! I got the pot and shared with some friends which was more than enough on a cold morning. Overall, super cute and would come back! There were definitely people studying here too. read more

The staff are like walking encyclopedias of tea knowledge! When I go, I usually ask the staff what they are drinking and go with their suggestion and I have never been disappointed! The spot is cozy and they encourage talking to each other, which I love! Great community for any tea lover or even someone tea curious! read more

Best place to relax with your thoughts or your friends. They have wide variety of teas to choose from with generous pots. I love that you can get different types of sweeteners, it's very thoughtful. I tried the Gaiwan. A set up where you steep and make your own and pour your own. It's all very lovely. It was fun. I recommend trying it out. I got a tropical fruit tea. It was bursting with tropical fruits and the flavor was tart a touch of honey and it was perfectly sweet and delicious. Thank you for the Teas read more

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What a great space to just relax. Just super mellow, low key and peaceful. Huge assortment of teas. I had a matcha latte. There is a couch in the corner that seems we got lucky we got. The folks running this place seem to love being here and are very nice. read more

Me and my friends recently stopped by the Tea Grotto and ordered a few drinks. My friend ordered a pot of tea to share, and we added the agave to the drinks and it tasted fantastic. We also got the raspberry matcha with milk. All the drinks taste great and I would love to come back to try their pastries as well. The service is fast and the ambience of the building is so cute. They have a lot of fun places to sit and chat with your friends as well as pretty plants in the windows. If you love tea they have an overwhelming variety to choose from with a great display. read more

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Came here after dinner for a post dinner tea and dessert. They have an extensive tea menu in addition to soup, salads sandwiches and other small bites. They also sell a variety of tea items to upgrade your tea experience from cups to tea steepers. The sitting area is cozy with little nooks for studying or for catching up. We ordered two teas along with an Earl grey cookie and a red bean brownie. The teas came out after a few minutes but the desserts took some time but they were nicely plated. The red bean brownie was surprisingly so light and moist. The cookie was thin and crunchy but on the sweeter side. The lavender topping was a nice touch. Definitely a nice place to unwind at the end of the day. read more

The Tea Grotto - Red bean brownie and Earl grey cookie - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

A friend introduced me to The Tea Grotto. I am usually a coffee kinda gal, but I was glad to change it up this time. There was a short line when we arrived. You order from the tea barista and then turn the corner into a small seating area. I didn't get very many pictures of the inside because the vibe felt like a laid back, intimate type of place and taking pictures felt out of place for me personally. The restroom was clean, which is a great sign. Means their kitchen and staff are clean, but I digress lol. I didn't realize there was more seating towards the back area, behind the curtains. I just assumed it was the kitchen, but my friend said it was more seating. The menu is quite large and there were multiple items that were crossed off and unavailable. I felt slightly rushed since there were others in line behind us and so many choices. I settled for a pot of tea called Deepest Blue Skies. You get a second pot of tea at no charge when you order by pot. It was a majority of berry flavors. Very delicious. We sat for maybe an hour enjoying one another's company. I can see why my friend enjoys this place. Totally her zen space. read more

The Tea Grotto - Deepest Blue Skies - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I came to Tea Grotto for a casual cup of tea and left feeling like a calmer, cooler version of myself. I got the "Luminous Mind" blend, which tasted like a forest hug for my nervous system -- earthy, grounding, and weirdly emotional (in a good way). The enclosed seating area makes you feel like you've been whisked away to a tea sanctuary in Thailand. It's quiet, cozy, and just the vibe reset I needed. The staff are tea geniuses and made my whole visit feel like a ritual. Bonus love for the mug I bought a couple years ago -- it started as my favorite tea mug and now holds my makeup brushes because I want to see it every morning. That's how much joy this place brings. If you need a little calm, clarity, or mug-induced serotonin, Tea Grotto is the move. read more

Such a great selection of tea, and everything I have tried has been delicious. So refreshing and made fresh. I don't drink boba, but have heard it's amazing here. The space is inviting and comfortable. Perfect to sit and talk, or come by yourself. read more

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super cute ambience, match is really good here not too bitter and the workers are always nice!!! :)

A friend highly recommended The Tea Grotto fro the variety of teas they have. I went there to get green tea and since I am not familiar with all the variety they have, I asked if they have a sampler I can purchase. The young lady said no but she can get me some samples for a $1 each. She prepared 5 samples of the tea in very small sample containers and she charged $10. I asked why it ended up being twice as much as she told me and she said well some are $3 per sample. I reluctantly ended up buying the sampler. When I opened the bag, the containers were literally less than half full! Not even enough for one cup of tea. I am not sure why a tea shop staff would lie and not provide enough for even one cup and charge $10!! That was a bad experience and they lost us as potentially big customers. I hope this was an exception and not their standard business practice. Disappointing. read more

The best matcha I have ever had, and I have had PLENTY. I highly recommend trying their blueberry matcha, it is naturally sweet and the blueberry essence is within the matcha powder itself (so you can forget the sweetner) Also the service is always great and not rushed. Every employee here is very well knowledge on each of their products and genuinely cares about your experience. They also prioritize timeliness for getting drinks out despite always being really busy. Additionally the tea selection is top of the line and they have beautiful mugs,cups, pots available to buy. The atmosphere is very cozy I would say, and not too bright. I am not from slc but everytime I come my first stop is tea grotto. Please come here!!! read more

I've been frequenting here since I was in highschool. The tea is so delicious, I really especially love the butterfly pea tea! Such a reasonable price for a pot and the atmosphere remains as cozy as you could ever ask for! Highly recommend checking out this hidden gem! read more

Chai milk, tea, Boba and it was absolutely amazing. I don't know what blend they use, but it was absolutely delicious. The place was packed and filled with people and Dusty gave great out of ice and suggestions. read more

Loved this cute little cozy tea spot! They really took the time to explain all the teas to us! We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere! read more

The Tea Grotto - One of the many teas we smelled - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

What a lovely little place to enjoy an unhurried cup or pot of tea. My friend and I shared a pot and occasionally I will come and enjoy one on my own. The loose leaf tea for purchase allows you to continue your tea ritual at home. The blueberry tea is my personal favorite but there are so many options. Don't bypass this little gem of a business! read more

Great menu! Liked the chai rooibos tea. The cashier recommended the banana bread that was drizzled with a purple icing. The bar seating worked well for me because the booth seating was full. I liked the sliding ladder to let staff retrieve tea from high shelves. read more

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Amazing Zen place! However, the customer service SUCKS for people who don't align with their aesthetic. How unfortunate. But not as unfortunate as the Bundt cake we tried. It was dry and disgusting and that's the nicest compliment I can give. I wonder why my money wasn't good enough for kinder service???Hmmmmm read more

This is a place for anyone into tea. The teas are sourced directly from expert farmers and you can taste the love and care in every cup. Staff is always friendly and has great suggestions if you're feeling indecisive. And the ambience is wonderfully set. Tea Grotto is just a great place to be and I'm grateful we have a place like this, especially in a state like Utah! read more

The Tea Grotto - Tea service, iced tea, earl grey cookie - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

So cozy and they always know exactly what you want, even when you give a vague description read more

The Tea Grotto - Vegan strawberry matcha scone - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Impeccable tea offerings. Their options are so dynamic and there's truly something for everyone here. You can order entire pots or just a cup, plus they offer small bites to pair. It's a cozy, eclectic space that serves as a perfect watering hole for the alternative tea lovers. If you're seeking a quiet space to catch up with a loved one, this is your place! read more

They refrigerate/freeze their Matcha to start with, and they suggest that their customers do the same with the Matcha that they purchase. That in and of itself is great! Their atmosphere is gentle be and inviting. I have recommended them in the past and will continue to do so. read more

Such a cozy spot with a huge selection of teas! There's not much seating, but we were lucky to snag the hut area and enjoyed it! The tea took so long to come out that I thought they must be making the tea from scratch. The boba teas on the menu all use a dairy-based powder, but you can add boba to any tea. I got a hibiscus tea (cold) with boba, which was very strong and had a bright flavor, and my husband loved his oolong tea. Just know it's a small space and have a to-go plan if there's not room to stay. read more

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A bottomless pot of tea for $4??!?! Sign me up! The girl who served us was so kind and made many good recommendations. We ended up trying the peach rooibos and Alchemy Sunshine. Both were delicious, and I ended up buying a bag of the Alchemy Sunshine! The environment is clean and calming, can't wait to come back many more times! read more

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This place is fantastic. Brought my girlfriend Because she loves tea. The staff was super knowledgeable and friendly.. the ambiance was Amazing. The tea itself was amazing Thanks read more

Great spot for tea lovers :) relaxing atmosphere and a huge selection of loose leaf herbs and house blends, there's something for everyone here read more

The scone was a cake texture , very underwhelming. Overall ambience in the shop was beautiful and peaceful. read more

The Tea Grotto - Dessert display - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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This place is THE SPOT! It's been a staple in my life since discovering it in 2015 or 2016. It's where I take anyone visiting town, where I go for my birthday EVERY YEAR, and my go to whenever I am going out with a friend. I will never understand how there's not line out the door every time I visit...I am PRAYING this place stays put FOREVER! Everything about tea grotto is quality! They have so many incredible tea blends, delicious baked goods, picturesque flowering tea, but their STAR (in my opinion) is their Boba!!! There isn't a single place I've ever found to have such consistently perfect boba pearls as this place and they have sooo many great flavors! I personally have crowned the blended Thai tea boba my favorite drink in existence but the chai is a pretty close runner up. The taro, incredible as well and the honeydew is the most refreshing summer drink ever! My only "complaint" / suggestion is that I wish they offered a larger size. I wish I could drink their boba drinks daily..they are truly THAT GOOD. read more

We came in for a quick treat. It was a quick turnaround and we orders the two Halloween specials. My husbands Frankenstein's matcha was amazing! I loved all the flavors of teas that they had to provide. read more

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This is such a nice place that has a great tea selection. Hot or iced, but with great richness in the flavor, this tea does taste so earthy. The place itself is so nice and a great place to come and hang out with friends or family. Great customer service, staff are so friendly and are able to recommend the flavors you want to try or mix. read more

One of my favorite places to decompress in SLC. The vibes in this place are always immaculate, a quiet place to enjoy your favorite tea. The selection of tea is expansive and that can feel a little overwhelming but all of the baristas are knowledgeable and very helpful. read more

The Tea Grotto - Wide selection of loose leaf tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

A wonderful little local spot for tea aficionados looking for a spot to meet up for custom teas and drinks to their liking, a bite to eat, and to learn about and purchase custom teas of all kinds to take home! The teas are house made and beautiful, coming from all over the world and have competed and won against some of my nicest international loose leaf tea providers. If you like a kitschy local business with a fun and welcoming, calm ambiance, or if you need to pick someone's brain about how to learn or perfect your loose leaf tea game, come check out the Tea Grotto, my favorite SLC meetup spot for friends and the local provider of my loose leaf teas! read more

Came to this local joint with a friend hoping the upscale tea and higher prices would reflect in a true delightful tea experience. Completely the opposite! Walked in and asked for a pure milk tea, no pearls, just like the Taiwanese stalls sell in Taiwan. No such luck. They don't sell any milk tea whatsoever. Only flavored milk teas with fake powder chemical mixes. Wow, that was a surprise. Decided to order a plain Thai tea - again, no luck. No Thai tea in stock. What made it more awkward was that the server went into an excuse for that, detailing that the owner has a new girlfriend and his life is too topsy tervy to stay on top of his business. Ummm... ok. Not a great experience this far. Finally successfully ordered a Honeydew tea, asked for extra ice in a 20 oz glass, not 16, as my friend and I were going for a walk in mid day heat. No such luck. The tea came out in a 16oz cup, no extra ice. It was overwhelmingly sweet - like seriously, sickeningly sweet. I asked the server if he could tone down the overpowering sweetness with some milk, to which he replied they had no milk. Only powdered mixes in store. ??? I asked again, so you have no milk at all in this store?? He took my cup reluctantly, and came back with maybe a tbsp of milk added. Ai yai yai. If you want true authentic Taiwanese tea, go to Ding Tea house in Riverton or Taylorsville. Lower prices, excellent service, and true brewed tea. Not fake powders loaded with sugar like this place. Disappointed here and will not be returning. read more

The Tea Grotto - Honeydew Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Perfect tea house. Amazing selection of teas, all of which are reasonably priced. I like coming here and getting a pot to drink, as it includes two refills, all for just 8 dollars. Servers are also very pleasant and the ambiance is quite nice. read more

The tea was great and the service was good! The ambiance was my favorite and it felt very cozy and comfortable! Would recommend! read more

The Tea Grotto - Masala Chai Slushie Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Ordered two teas... took 30 minutes to get them. Also ordered a scone that took so long to make I made a joke to the miss that they were grinding up the flour in the back.. ironically the scone came out as a literal dough triangle. Very woke atmosphere. read more

The Tea Grotto - Strawberry scone - Tea Rooms Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah