Algebra was never my thing too much. I didn't mind it so much as it just wasn't what I loved or excelled in. Hence, the tea application. I generally go for the specialty focused, detail driven cafe. Those are generally beautiful and absent of clutter. Here at Algebra, it is entirely different. Not to be derogatory either. It has much eclecticism, therefore much character. Much art. And it looks like it belongs in a far away land. Africa? South America? Australia? Europe? Asia? I can't decide. It has culture, but I don't think it's Cleveland's culture. (Research will tell you that the owner is from the Middle East. That makes plenty of sense.) It looks like a cafe DRIFT magazine would feature, for a prime example showcasing the local culture of that particular city. But I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be Cleveland. And that's what makes it unique and worthy to occupy some space in your heart.
And your stomach. Some hot cardamom tea was what occupied mine. It was good, once the pods were scooped away.