Hand-picked loose-leaf teas, small-batch baked goods, and a space where slow mornings feel like the best part of your day. This is tea the way it should be — intentional, warming, and made with real care.
Tea Temple was born from a simple conviction: that the ritual of a well-made cup can anchor your entire day. We started as a small passion project, sourcing single-origin leaves from family gardens across Asia and blending them with locally roasted ingredients right here in Houston.
Today, our shop on Beverly Street is a gathering place for neighbors who value quality over convenience. Every blend is tasted and approved by our team before it reaches your cup. Every pastry is baked in-house each morning. It's the kind of place where the barista knows your order and the quiet corner by the window is always waiting for you.
We don't cut corners — not with water temperature, steep time, or the quality of a single leaf. Here's what goes into every visit.
We work directly with tea gardens in China, India, Sri Lanka, and Japan — no middlemen, just relationships.
Every tea has an ideal temperature and time. We measure both, because guesswork ruins good leaves.
Our bakers arrive before dawn. No frozen dough, no shortcuts — just flour, butter, and patience.
Pre-warmed pots, proper cups, and baristas who actually know your tea. It matters more than you'd think.
Whether you need a quiet corner to read, a warm drink to start your morning, or a gift box of our best blends — we've got you covered. Walk in anytime, or reach out to plan a visit.
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're planning a catering order, asking about our wholesale programs, or just wondering if we have decaf — drop us a line and we'll get back to you within the day.