Tin Roof Teas

GB Crush

If you're paying a little extra for tea you want the tea shop to have a little extra "something". Tin Roof Teas has that -- immaculate arrangement of teapots to the wall of tea boxes in a narrow store (harkening to an old world tea trader feel). There's a tea bar in the back, and friendly (if often busy) staff to help you, but best of all there are sample containers so you can get the aroma of many of the teas they have on offer. Herbal, mixed blends, decaf, straight up black and Oolong teas, this place has more than enough variety to keep you exploring for more. I've never left this place unhappy (I have, however, left this place with more gifts for tea drinkers than I intended to buy :D ).

Russell Townshend

When the local Eastern European supermarket runs out of Russian Caravan tea, this place has a decent, but pricey, version. It's not traditionally strong because it lacks strong black tea, but it is still pretty good as an interesting alternative to run of the mill tea. Basically it's green tea with around 20 or 30 percent Lapsang Souchong. I must say, I'm surprised that smoked teas haven't become more popular in a state obsessed with barbecue 🙂. Service is efficient and knowledgeable. Recommended.

Amshula Gafar

There's a large selection of high quality tea and tea ware. The staff are friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable of tea. I'll be coming back every time I'm in Raleigh. You can only purchase full sized drinks, I wish there was an option to buy a small "flight" of teas to try different ones.

Kimberly Wagner

I went last weekend with a little packet of tea I had gotten in a holiday advent calendar. The staff that helped me gave me a ton of recommendations based off similar flavors and I bought 3 to try and have been obsessed with them all week. I have never been one to like tea but this has changed me and I will definitely be back to try others!!