The Taste of Tea sits one block north of Healdsburg Plaza, next door to the Raven Performing Arts Theater, combining a full-service Japanese restaurant with a retail tea shop under one roof. It's run by Chado-En, a family business built on the idea that tea is more than a beverage, and staff take on the title of Tea Docent to walk guests through the offerings.
The tea program is organized into two lines: Shinwa, Japanese green teas framed around tea's historical use as medicine, and Cha no Aji — The Taste of Tea — which deals exclusively in loose-leaf tea. Alongside that, the kitchen serves a Japanese ramen menu, along with pastries and small bites, with retail and take-out available alongside sit-down dining.
The shop also ships loose-leaf tea nationwide and sells online, extending its reach well beyond the physical space in Healdsburg. Regulars point to the tea selection and the quality of ingredients as the draw, alongside a reputation for friendly, attentive service.
The tea program is organized into two lines: Shinwa, Japanese green teas framed around tea's historical use as medicine, and Cha no Aji — The Taste of Tea — which deals exclusively in loose-leaf tea. Alongside that, the kitchen serves a Japanese ramen menu, along with pastries and small bites, with retail and take-out available alongside sit-down dining.
The shop also ships loose-leaf tea nationwide and sells online, extending its reach well beyond the physical space in Healdsburg. Regulars point to the tea selection and the quality of ingredients as the draw, alongside a reputation for friendly, attentive service.