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Frugal – Tea Here Now
photo: Christina Mitchell
After a career in non-profit fundraising and event planning, Andrea Tyler accomplished one of her life-long goals when she opened a tea shop last week. When I stopped by Tea Here Now one morning, I found a small, cozy space with just a few tables. She visited a tea cottage in England while she was in high school and has been learning about tea since then. I tried the Moroccan Mint Tea and noticed that Andrea was very precise as she steeped the tea in this impressive looking contraption. I was even more impressed when I learned there was a Grain Salad ($7, Lentils, Brown Rice, Dino Kale, Shredded Carrot in a Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette, sprinkled with Parmesan) on the menu AND my cup of tea was included in the price. Although I had to add a little salt, it was hearty and healthy in the best way possible. I ate the whole thing and it sustained me the entire day. At $7, it was quite the bargain.
1721 ½ Webster, Oakland
(510) 832-4832
Mon – Fri, 7:30am-3:30pm
