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The shop at Heron’s Meadow Farm sells a variety of teas, crafts and home decor.
Tea Time
Howard County and the surrounding
region boast ample establishments where
one can savor tea in all its glory.
Here are a few to check out:
Kyoto Matcha
10045 Baltimore National Pike, Suite A6,
Ellicott City. 410 720-2178
At Kyoto Matcha, an international chain
with several locations in Maryland, it’s all
about matcha.The bright green powder is
made from ground green tea leaves, and used
to make tea and other beverages. It’s also a
flavoring agent.
While matcha is rooted in traditional Japanese tea culture, and used in tea ceremonies
that date back centuries, these days one can
enjoy modern interpretations. Strawberry
matcha latte and matcha lemonade are just a
few of the matcha-themed menu items. Oh,
and matcha ice cream anyone?
Brewing Good Coffee Co.
8600 Foundry St., Savage. 443-351-4304.
www.brewinggoodcoffeecompany.com
Established in 2015, Brewing Good Coffee
Co. not only serves java, but tea at the smallbatch coffee roaster and all-vegan shop in
Historic Savage Mill.
“Brewing Good offers loose leaf teas and
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tisanes on our website that we ship around
the U.S.,” said Karla Goodson, who co-owns
the business with Justin Leonard.“Our loyal
coffee customers take advantage of our tea
offerings when they want a caffeine-free
treat.”
In the shop, chai lattes, London fogs,
and matcha are among the most popular
non-coffee drinks on the menu. Rather than
using prepared concentrates, they’re brewed
in-house for freshness.
In terms of tea trends, they have fun with
the ingredients.This summer, the shop
featured a matcha lemonade sweetened with
mint simple syrup; a jasmine green tea with
orange simple syrup; and a rooibos tisane,
blended with dried hibiscus flowers and blueberries with a blackberry simple syrup.
Just in time for fall: a caffeine-free, carbonated botanical drink dubbed“Be Kind
Unwind.”The rooibos and hibiscus tea blend
features hops and lavender.“We’ve never had
anything like it before,” said Goodson,“and it’s
perfect for transitioning seasons.”
Tiger Sugar
9338 Baltimore National Pike, Suite I, Ellicott
City. tigersugarec.com
Launched inTaiwan,Tiger Sugar has grown
into a cult brand of boba, a beverage made
with tea, milk, and syrup plus tapioca pearls.
Tiger Sugar’s signature drinks feature“tiger
stripes”that are infused with hand-poured
syrups.The company’s website indicates it
uses a proprietary eight-hour method for
cooking its syrups and tapioca pearls.
Cuples Tea House
409 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 667-930-3930.
cuplesteahouse.com
CuplesTea House is one of the newer
Black- and woman-owned businesses along
the reemerging Howard Street corridor.The
shop sells dozens of varieties of premium
loose-leaf tea (with names like Bmore Chai
and Gunpowder Green) plus tea accessories. Husband/wife team Lynnette and Eric
Dodson have said they are dedicated to
elevating the tea experience and inspiring
healthier communities by educating people
about the medicinal benefits of tea.
Emma’s Tea Spot
5500 Harford Road, Baltimore. 410-444-1718.
Emmasteaspot.com
Emma’s bills itself as“a proper British experience.” Stop in for a top of tea and a sarnie;
translation, a pot of tea and a sandwich.
Besides black, green, white and botanical teas, the menu also includes sweet and
savory scones, mini tarts, bread pudding and
assorted treats.