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| - Sencha replaced Steepery a few months ago, and was originally a Tea Garden. When Sencha opened, rather than a "Grand Opening," they had a "Grand *Re*opening," which supports my thoughts that it's the same place with different branding (and after a few google searches, they are!)
The offerings have changed a little bit throughout their evolution, but the quality of the product and general ambience has remained pretty much the same (consistently good!)
The staff has always been friendly, quite knowledgable, and helpful in picking out the right sort of drink when I'm being indecisive. And for the indecisive among us, be warned -- the menu is a *book,* so if you're easily overwhelmed, don't be afraid to ask for recommendations, or just pick from the featured teas on the board.
To add to your decision-making possibilities, they've also got a nice little nook of merchandise that includes cast iron teapots, thermoses, and other tea ware available, as well.
I'm generally there for some variety of boba or jelly tea, and for that, they don't disappoint. You can get it sweet, savory, or more on the bitter side. As a bonus for the dairy-free among us (hi!) their default milk teas are non-dairy-based, though I believe you can ask for dairy-based options as well. The levels of sweetness are also somewhat adjustable, which I appreciate, as milk tea at some purveyors can be a total sugar-bomb.
Their pots of loose-leaf hot tea are also quite good, especially if you plan to hang out for a bit -- they're reasonably-priced to begin with (about $3), and the refills on hot water and sweetener are included as long as you're there. They also come with a couple of complimentary cookies. Your options run the gamut from sencha (obvs), to your blacks, whites, greens, oolongs, and a host of tisanes (herbals.)
As it's on State Street a few blocks from campus, it's usually slammed with students there to study (anyplace with free wifi and copious outlets near campus that allows food and drink will be!) Also, for the students reading this, last time I was in, Sencha was open later than a number of the other coffee shops on State, which made it a great option for later-night studying. Because it's a high-traffic location, it's never exactly *quiet,* but it is what it is.
Overall, whether you're planning to get your drinks to stay or to go, they're one of my preferred places in town for boba and tea, especially downtown.
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