Some businesses become neighborhood staples because of what they sell.
Others become community institutions because of how they make people feel.
Brooklyn Tea has managed to become both.
From the moment you walk through the door, you're welcomed into a space where conversations happen naturally. Friends reconnect. Entrepreneurs brainstorm. Neighbors and community leaders meet. Complete strangers become familiar faces.
I’ve attended meetings there, hosted conversations, and watched the owners Ali & Jamila Wright intentionally create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
That's not easy to do.
In a city that often moves too fast, Brooklyn Tea invites us to slow down.
Their exceptional teas, friendly and knowledgeable staff along with their great atmosphere keeps people coming back.
Supporting Brooklyn Tea means supporting a business that has continually invested in Brooklyn’s people, not just its customers.
If you haven’t visited yet, order your favorite tea, stay awhile, and don’t be surprised if you leave having met someone new.
That’s the Brooklyn Tea experience.
Courtesy of Brooklyn Tea
Why I Recommend It
One of Brooklyn's best community gathering spaces
Exceptional tea and welcoming hospitality
Champions local organizations and entrepreneurs
“Some of the best conversations I’ve had started over a cup of tea.” — Christopher Williams
Visit: 411 Lewis Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11233
Website: brooklyntea.com