With fog lingering in the air, and Halloween just around the corner, what better time than the present to stop by Capitol Hill’s This November will mark the seventh year the café has been in business, and based on how busy the store was when I visited, they certainly have met Anthony’s goal of “tak[ing] the fussy out of tea and present[ing] tea to [people] in a modern approachable way.” While I was in their shop, Andrea came over with a huge smile and pointed out a toddler who had tried and enjoyed her first cup of tea (which was very cute). According to Andrea, moments like this one, where she gets to interact with the happy, creative and fun clientele of Capitol Hill, are the best part of running the store. Anthony and Andrea have created the perfect venue to escape the standard black teas and try a variety of healthful teas. Anthony says he now “prefer[s] a fine Japanese green tea, but every member of the team tends to drink different teas throughout the day depending on whatever [they’re] craving; traditional tea or something non-traditional, caffeinated or non caffeinated, something to settle your tummy or help you sleep, something spicy or floral, something calming or energizing -- it's tea time all the time honestly.”
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