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| - As I rub my vegan coconut oil from Samadhi Tea House into my hands, I reflect on a great afternoon in a friendly, serene setting. What a great re-charge.
The owners (I believe originally from the Middle East) are extremely friendly and have a vast amount of knowledge on the teas they stock, which run the gamut from greens to oolongs to herbals and even chagas (a mushroom which apparently has wonderful health-related properties, including cancer-fighting ones). In addition, on one side, some fantastic and fairly unique organic goods are for sale - sliced red bananas, dried mulberries, and the like (the owners will provide numerous samples) - and on the other, some cute art. In between are no more than 4 tables with comfy seats, chess boards, and little rugs and bamboo mats which add a Buddhist flair.
The owners invite you to take off your shoes and roam around in your socks - it feels like a living room in a way. I had the Holy Basil Tea and a very good live pizza, with beet hummus (!), walnut "cheese", micro greens, on a chia/flax/hemp/whatever other superfood crust. $7 including tax and pretty filling, plus $3 including tax for the pot of tea.
Only one criticism - I think they should get some tea mugs for those who stay in-house to match their nice looseleaf teapots (versus the paper cups provided).
Keep up the great work! This place feels like a success already.
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