Locally owned group of three restaurants in DC - proudly serving top quality loose leaf tea and fresh, healthy food always cooked from scratch!
2009 R St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW) Washington , D.C. 20009 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Wi-Fi | No |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert |
Striking the perfect balance between casual café dining and a superior and unadorned tea selection , Teaism is my first choice for everyday sipping. Read more
I love tea and vegetarian Asian food , so this place is great for people like me. Have the seitan stir fry . If it's Monday, try the okonomiyaki . Beware the teapots designed to spill everywhere.
Ginger scones , THE salty oak cookie with chocolate , the salmon and naan sandwich , and the shrimp noodles are great. Breakfast rocks with the waffle and the chicken sausage .
The Tea at Teaism is amazing and varied. Black, Green, and White teas . Asian/India/N.African menu. Great atmosphere with the best classic Jazz tunes playing.
Ginger scones are great, and my favorite salty oat cookie variety is the chocolate chip pecan !
The tea selection is really great, fan of golden monkey and oolongs. Their dishes are really nice, everything from cookies to hot plates.
Loving the "trash or treasure" concept - keep food out of the dumpsters AND paying them for it! Yum!
Everyone comes to get the salty oat cookies ($1.95), but the Bento boxes ($8.75) have a little more substance. Of course they have lots of tea iced or hot. They even use tea to flavor their salmon . Read more
They list "fresh" ginger ale on the menu- which I read as made in house. Sorely mistaken when I was handed a bottle of Bruce Cost Gingerale, made in Brooklyn.
Preaching to the choir , but you MUST try one of their life-changing salty oat cookies . And their chicken udon soup is perfect when you're under the weather!
If you've overdone the salmon bento box and are looking for variety, the thai chicken curry with crisp veggies and brown rice will satisfy your tastebuds.
Get the salmon ochazuke. They give you a pot of green tea with it that you pour on top to make a soup . But ditch the wasabi . I like spicy food but it overpowers this dish.
Bento boxes are awesome. Come with friends, get a couple pots of tea and share.
The chai shake is delicious and so is the salmon bento box !
Their "Japanese food " isn't actually Japanese, but some sort of a twist. However all their tea is fantastic!
There is nothing better than hot jasmine green tea and a scone by the window.
This is the original store. It looks like it has a smaller menu, but it's more of a space issue!
Cilantro and eggs will quickly become your regular order.
Great bowl of Udon noodle soup with huge, delicious shrimps .
Big fan of the cookies , and the salmon breakfast
Best breakfast ! Ask for the scrambled eggs with naan
One of the few decent ACTUAL cheap eats in the city . Bento box for $10? Yes please.
their oatmeal cookies are to die for. the sprinkle of salt -perfection.
The Cilantro Scrambled Eggs with the Tea Cured Salmon is to die for!
Beef brisket tacos and curry chicken
The cilantro egg scramble is a great healthy brunch option. Throw out the bread (carbs).
There is a definite shortage of outlets at the downstairs counters but the tea is great!
The iced chai is on point.
Tempeh scramble and thai nyugen tea . You can't go wrong!
Went to a wedding celebration last night that was catered by Teaism. Amazin food. My favorite was a sweet potatoe ,mushroom , and green bean salad . Delish.
Cilantro scrambled eggs with tea cured salmon ...
Really good bubble tea and bento boxes
Wonderful selection of teas
Salmon bento box is delicious and the perfect portion.
You can order the udon with tofu even though it's not on the menu .
Big fan of the scrambled eggs .
They won't let you bring in outside drinks, so sit outside if it's a nice day.
Smoked salmon breakfast is the best.
Ginger scones ! It's all about the ginger scones . Also, the french toast is only on weekends, but pretty damn good.
Lentil soup is yummy and healthy.
Get the chicken bento box and any of the green teas .
Try the Anxi tea .
Skip the Starbucks next door and come here instead.
Best value: Today's Iced Tisane. $1.75 plus unlimited refills . All teas are delicious. Also try the sweet naan . Om nom nom.
Get the salmon bento box !
The coffee is great!
Try the Yunnan Gold Tea with the Ginger Scones
Get the shrimp rolls on a weekday--if they still have them! They're great!
Salmon bento box and naan
Extra attitude, no extra cost!
Teas are steeped in individual pots and scones, pastries, and tea sandwiches deck the three-tiered silver trays. This is a reservations-only experience and one should dress for the occasion. - DCist
Potion # 10 is an amazing Chai.The Zucchini bread and the chocolate chip cookies are delicious. They have amazing vegan options. The staff is warm and welcoming especially Ruth, she is an expert. - Habeeba
Peach white prosecco gelato is quite tasty and refreshing on a hot day! - Katheryn
Try out the Coconut Maui Mahi- very good dish! - Nubian7