We founded Teaism in 1996 with the goal of making exquisite loose leaf tea accessible to all. In a time and place where tea was conceived as either a dark powder in a bag with a string – to be sweetened heavily and discarded – or a stuffy afternoon affair with china and linens, we wanted to highlight the beautiful diversity of the camellia sinensis plant itself. We wanted our guests to be enrolled in their choice to drink tea and have a relationship to the leaf.

To accompany the teas, and to highlight the cuisines of countries where teas are grown, we served curries, bento boxes, and other healthy Asian-inspired meals. Teaism’s offerings were prepared in a rustic, fast-casual setting, many years before “fast casual” became a dining term.

For more information please visit www.teaism.com

Winner will receive a 30$ Gift Card valid at any Teaism location. Locations listed below:

Penn Quarter

400 8th Street NW

Washington, DC 20004

Lafayette Park

800 Connecticut Avenue NW 

Washington, DC 20006

Dupont Circle

2009 R Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

Union Market
1309 5th St NE

Washington, DC 20002