TeBella Tea Sarasota

When Teavana went out of business, i was really upset because my husband and i are avid tea drinkers. And i was going to buy my tea online, but i was really really skeptical about that. Then we happen to find the Sarasota location, i was in heaven! This was 3 plus years ago. The employees are super nice. When we go in, they are super friendly and happy to be there. The knick-knacks and kettles and what not are a bit price, but this is a small business, so that's expected. But the tea! Oh man I can go on and on about it. First off, the costs is way cheaper than teavana ever was. I was explained by the staff that the owner doesn't have a middle man to pick the teas. She does it herself and that she works with farmers directly. Also when the pandemic hit, they didn't inflate their costs at all. Only last year, or late 2021 the owner had to raise the prices up just by a bit, which didn't even hurt the wallet. SO THANK YOU! My favorite tea is the black caramel tea. You smell it and its like biting into a caramel candy. I like to pair it hot or cold with my pumpkin spice creamer.the sugar they use is really good on price. Its a bit cheaper than what i found online. And it makes my tea taste sooo good. Don't use regular white sugar with their tea! Any ways we like going to either davis island or sarasota location.its clean and cute and people are super nice. I tell the folks that work there that i love the locations and to keep trucking. I love this shop and if I can give you guys 6 stars i would.

Shoutout to the girls working there today! Awesome One Piece halloween outfits. They were super friendly and helped me get started with a bunch of teas.

The tea selection is amazing and exudes a sophistication that far exceeds most other tea shops. The staff are knowledgeable and always very helpful when it comes to choosing the right tea for your particular taste. I live locally only part-time. Upon my first visit to the store after an extended time away, the staff recalled my regular order without hesitation. I was very impressed with her amazing customer service! Would highly recommend!

Insanely bad customer service by the manager herself. Really was interested in some of the teas, but by the time they let me even smell them. She was being so rude. I left the store without buying.

Spoke to 2 wonderful people who were very nice and educated on the teas, they let us smell a bunch and were very nice! Will come back if ever at UTC again

I drive to UTC just to visit! The best quality and flavorful teas. Don’t expect them to cost the same as a grocery store. Loose leaf teas are MUCH higher quality and cost more. Some of their teas are very rare. I have developed a tea hobby and like to try all the flavors they offer. The employees are very knowledgeable and make excellent suggestions. I highly recommend the jasmine pearls, kiwi cherry coconut, ruby red grapefruit, and sucre. They have a monthly subscription I have just signed up for.

Again, some of the teas are more expensive than others, but you are paying for quality and how rare the teas may be. The employees will happily explain.

I have always appreciated your knowledgeable staff's willingness to be helpful. I am so happy to have your service so handy to me at UTC. Wishing you much success and looking forward to more tea adventures with you.