Whether it's a quiet afternoon, a first date, or simply a pitstop to grab warmth during the 'Burgh's frigid months, Té Café has set the scene for many of my memories over the past few years.
There's something magical within the smaller details. The cozy interior. The way the large pane windows steam up in the winter, encasing you from the outside world. Colorful outdoor seating in the warmer months. An assortment of high-level academic texts left by local grad students for your perusal (seriously, I saw an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile A.I. Design textbook once). Or maybe just the most important aspect: a large rotating stock of dozens of high quality teas, and a friendly barista staff who is delighted when asked for suggestions.
Inexpensive. Huge selection. Top Quality. And without any sort of pretension. If you are looking for a tea shop that has a 60pg menu with leaf oxidation guides, this is not the place (however, there is another, more ostentatious tea spot in Squirrel Hill that you can try for that sort of thing). Instead, come to Té Café to soothe your soul.