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“Fancy Contraptions, Minimalist Storefront—It’s Not the Apple Store, It’s Third Wave Tea”
San Francisco Magazine captured the spirit of our Mission location in a recent article. “Fast, cheap, delicious, beautiful, potent.” That’s how Jesse Jacobs sums up the attributes of a proper cup of tea. More specifically, it’s the cups of tea he began selling at his third location of Samovar in early June. Unlike its older siblings, which […]
Rosie Palmer Lemon Iced Tea Recipe
It’s 1960 at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado. A man steps up to the bar and orders an iced tea with lemonade. Nearby, a woman recognizes him as he walks away and says to the bartender, “I’ll have that Palmer drink,” inadvertently launching the iced tea phenomenon known as The Arnold Palmer.
Read on to learn more about our take on this classic drink and how to make it at home.
How To Make Cold-Brewed Teas
Learn how to cold-brew your tea for a refreshing, end-of-summer treat. Lindsey shares the know-how for this cool and easy brewing method.
SF Eater Featured Samovar in The Mission
SF Eater shares their first impressions of the newest Samovar on 411 Valencia in The Mission. If you’re looking for a leisurely lunch, be sure to visit one of our Tea Lounges. But if you’re looking for a fresh-baked scone and cup of tea brewed in our Tea Crucibles, the new Samovar Tea Bar is just what you need.
Secret to Making a Great Cup of Tea (Video)
Take a look at the Crucible Brewing Process in this video by SF Business Times.
Samovar Featured in Inside Scoop SF
Paolo Lucchesi shared the inside scoop on our new location on 411 Valencia St. in the Mission District.
Samovar Featured in SF Business Times
Check out Adam Weintraub’s feature article in the San Francisco Business Times about the launch of our new Samovar location in the Mission District on 411 Valencia Street.
Jasmine Green Tea Lemonade Recipe
When the weather gets hot, Jasmine Green Tea Lemonade chills the palette and calms the mind. It’s one of the best-sellers at our Tea Lounges, but for years we’ve held the recipe as a closely-guarded secret. Take a look as we lay bare our coveted Iced Tea recipe.
The Path Starts Here
Maybe what we need is to spend time nourishing ourselves so that we can truly give to others? Wouldn’t you love feeling completely unrushed, and totally present?