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The Tea Grotto

4.7
(580 reviews)
The Tea Grotto

The Tea Grotto is a highly praised tea shop known for its exceptional quality loose leaf teas and expertly curated selection. Customers consistently highlight the knowledgeable and warm staff who provide attentive, personalized service. The ambiance is described as peaceful, cozy, and relaxing, making it an ideal spot for tea lovers and social gatherings alike. Many reviews emphasize the inviting atmosphere and the shop’s dedication to creating a memorable tea experience.

Most Popular Items

Berry Cardamom Tea
"First time here and i love it! The atmosphere is amazingly peaceful. Really good time highly recommended if you want to talk for hours with your friend and have a good quality tea! I definitely took one bag home!. I highly recommend the Berry Cardamom u can’t go wrong with that one!"
Red Bean Matcha Brownie
"Tea Grotto is my favorite place in SLC. The tea, the staff, and the atmosphere is unbelievably high quality and the prices are very reasonable. Everyone on staff is so kind and knowledgeable. The treats are delicious (I recommend the red bean matcha brownie and earl grey cookies)."
Laughing Coyote Tea
"This is by far the best place I’ve gone for a while. The environment, the employees, the tea, the food, they’re all perfect. I had the Laughing Coyote the first time I came in with a Black Chai Bundt Cake, both amazing and a recommendation from the woman working at the time."

Additional Insights

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Environment

The atmosphere is frequently noted as peaceful, cozy, and spa-like, with a relaxing vibe perfect for unwinding, socializing, or working quietly. Seating is described as intimate and comfortable, though somewhat limited in space.

Cleanliness

The store and restrooms are described as clean and well maintained, contributing positively to the overall experience.

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Unique Elements

The Tea Grotto offers a wide variety of over 180 teas including loose leaf and pot service with refills. They also carry tea-related merchandise such as teapots and cups. The shop enforces a no-phone-talking policy enhancing the tranquil experience. Additionally, they provide a small but delicious menu of snacks and desserts, and offer vegan/vegetarian options.

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Service

Customer service is consistently described as exceptional, with staff being knowledgeable, friendly, warm, and attentive. Specific staff members such as Celeste and Laird receive praise for going above and beyond, including personalized recommendations and after-hours assistance.

Store Information

Address
401 E 900 S UNIT B, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hours
Monday 9AM-8PM
Tuesday 9AM-8PM
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection

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