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Where Magazine Sips Some Tea at Samovar Tea Lounge

Sure, you’re used to swirling, sipping and savoring wine, but now it’s time to appreciate a libation of a different kind- tea. Samovar Tea Lounge, in three locations throughout the city, encourages socialization, relaxation and inner peace while enjoying a selection of more than 50 tea types from all over the world (organic and fair trade certified, of course).

The New York Times Visits Samovar

“Fine Teas Flower in the Bay Area.” The New York Times Travel section pays a relaxing visit to Samovar Tea Lounge Mission-Castro.

Samovar Tea Lounge Chosen as “Best Tea of the Bay 2008” by San Francisco Magazine

“…Named for the Russian contraption that boils water—honors the traditions of all the world’s tea capitals (Moroccan, Indian, Japanese, and Russian meals are paired with complementary teas from each region), but the three-tiered British service is the shop’s specialty. And there’s no need to guess your tea’s pedigree—Samovar serves primarily organic and Fair Trade goods…” […]

SF Weekly Votes Samovar Tea Lounge San Francisco’s Best Tea 2008

Best of San Francisco: “Some tea rooms are all about the scones and crumpets; others embrace the more tranquil practices of the East. Still others go the Moorish route and serve up dolmas and dates with the brewed mint leaves. Samovar, an inclusive sort of place in a quiet corner of the Castro (and now in a second location in Yerba Buena Gardens), honors all of these traditions and more…”

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