Pinkies Out: 5+ Best Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

Nothing is more relaxing than a piping hot cup of tea. Mmmhmmm warm yourself this holiday season with delicious pots of black, gold, and green. Tea comes in so many different colors, smells, and tastes that there is so much to choose from. Besides it being delicious and comforting, you can find good bags of tea in any of our list of the best tea shops in Pittsburgh. Cities usually are built on coffee, but this one is built upon leaves, and they’re steaming your way to a bright, cool morning in the steel city.

Hottest Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

Bantha Tea Bar

? Bantha Tea Bar

Tea but with a bar-like atmosphere was the vision of two longtime friends, and their vision turned into Bantha Tea Bar. Bantha offers the most natural teas locally, but the teas they fill their shop with is the tea those two longtime friends like to drink. You can also try some of their sweets, soups, and sandwiches from local vendors while sipping on a hot cup.Bantha is focused on community and offers a well-minded vibe for anyone who stops by. Tea shops in Pittsburgh do not get down into the community like Bantha and the bros.

Hours & Location
Monday-Friday | 12:00pm–6:00pm
Saturday-Sunday | 11:00am–6:00pm

?5002 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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Tupelo Honey Teas

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A woman’s journey for the love of tea, the wonder and founder of Tupelo Honey Teas, was on a trip to Shanghai when she tasted a cup in the Buddhist temple. From then, her mind became clear, and she journeyed home to open a tea shop and café. One of the best tea shops in Pittsburgh, where variety is nothing short of huge, but the teas are curated towards your tastes and needs. Focused on the properties, each tea is designed and geared toward its benefits and love out of life it will give you, so come take a sip and see for yourself.

Hours & Location
Thursday | 10:00am–9:00pm
Friday-Saturday| 10:00am–6:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–7:00pm

?211 Grant Ave, Millvale, PA 15209

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Gryphon's Tea

? Gryphon’s Tea

A family-owned shop full of the finest loose leaf teas you will find in the area. One of the best tea shops in Pittsburgh because of their eye for attention to detail when concocting your perfect herbal mixture. Let these experts find what flavors and aromas will call to you, or maybe you’re feeling a bit sick and want a natural remedy. Gryphon’s Tea can be your natural and delicious taste of sweet relief. Trust their cups, come try one in their shop, and then decide which of their ever-lifting mixtures to take home.

Hours & Location
Wednesday-Saturday | 10:00am–5:00pm

?4709 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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Fuku Tea

? Fuku Tea

Tea shops in Pittsburgh do not get more involved and unique than this little gem, Fuku Tea. Smoothies, baked goods, and coffee offer a distinct experience for the tea drinker. Bubble tea with various flavors like almond and strawberry but even tea mixed lattes where coffee and tea combine into one tasty little drink. The blending of two classics for a distinctly new taste in town. If you’re too afraid to venture where you have never been, don’t be afraid Fuku has got classic loose-leaf and other stuff that will fill your chai needs.

Hours & Location
Monday-Saturday | 9:00am–9:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–9:00pm

?3800 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213

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More Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

Blue Monkey Tea Pittsburgh | A tea specialty store with over 400 varieties of tea for you choose from

Té Café | Tea shop and a café to sit down in Squirrel Hill that will make you feel right at home

Dobra Teas | Somewhere between a bar and a church this multi cultural tea space is serving up meditation and tasty drinks in a style all their own

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Make your next outing that much more zen when you check out all the best tea shops in Pittsburgh. Were sure you’ll find a good book and a hot cup to keep you cozy and out of the cold-weather blues.

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Pinkies Out: The Best Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

Hottest Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

Bantha Tea Bar

Tupelo Honey Teas

Gryphon's Tea

Fuku Tea

More Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

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Pinkies Out: The Best Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

Hottest Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

Bantha Tea Bar

Tupelo Honey Teas

Gryphon's Tea

Fuku Tea

More Tea Shops in Pittsburgh

More Fun Things to do in Pittsburgh

Follow us

Curated by

Jonah Hoy