“Fine Teas Flower in the Bay Area.” The New York Times Travel section pays a relaxing visit to Samovar Tea Lounge Mission-Castro.
Day: March 6, 2009
“Stand Out: Tea Co. Owner Says Patience Is Key Ingredient” Smart Money Reports from Samovar Tea Lounge
Diana Ransom writes about Jesse Jacobs and Samovar Tea Lounge on SmallBiz.com
“Tea Soothes the Harried Shopper” The San Francisco Chronicle Visits Samovar Tea Lounge
For decades, weary holiday shoppers in San Francisco’s Union Square have sought afternoon refuge from maddening crowds and over-weighted shopping bags with a pot of tea… The San Francisco Chronicle features Samovar Tea Lounge as a spot for holiday respite.
Samovar Featured in Chicago Tribune Article, “In Coffee-Loving U.S., Tea Sees Surge In Sales”
In a city saturated with coffeehouses, a state awash in lattes and a nation deeply in love with a cup of joe, they have come for tea…. The Chicago Tribune checks out the tea scene at Samovar Tea Lounge.
Jesse Jacobs, Owner of Samovar Tea Lounge: “SF Business Times Entrepreneur of the Month”
San Francisco Business Times features Samovar Tea Lounge.
“Tea-Totaling” Daily Candy Features Samovar Tea Lounge
Daily Candy pays Samovar a visit: “…you’d best hightail it to Samovar Tea Lounge for some mood-boosting, booze-free libations.”
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…”
Crocs Cities by Foot Visits Samovar Tea Lounge, Yerba Buena
“Quick quiz: What do the Dalai Lama and tea have in common? The Samovar Tea Lounge, of course! A great place to meet and have a conversation, this teahouse unites the world’s best teas under one roof.” Check out the amazing video of Samovar Yerba Buena Gardens.