Teesaloniki | Berlin, Germany
Date Visited: 16 June 2019
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Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 7 pm
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store: 030.54869969
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- Tea Suggestions -
Loose-Leaf Herbal Infusion: create your own blend and watch the owner prepare the tea in front of you
LOGISTICS
Need Reservation? No; the tea shop is open to the public during business hours
Neighborhood Type: City
Parking: Minimal street parking (free)
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Small storefront but large space once inside
Organic and relaxing style
Welcoming and comfortable
SIPPING EXPERIENCE
Mainly an herbal tea experience; over 40 herbs
Owner and tea curator prepares tea for the client to see
Herbal teas clearly listed and described (in German)
All teas imported from Greece
Honey tasting (honey from Greece)
THE AMBIANCE
Relaxing
Hippy-ish
Comfortable
Informal (take off your shoes and curl up with a pillow)
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Tea prepared in front of the client
Herbal teas from Greece
Honey tasting
CLEANLINESS
The Sipping Area: tables and counters were relatively clean
The Dispensary Area: Checkout counter is small but clean and organized
The Bathroom: Clean; handle to bathroom not functioning
LAST IMPRESSIONS
Teesaloniki had such a relaxing vibe that my husband and I didn't want to leave! The owner, even though he was closing shop soon, did not rush us but encouraged us to enjoy every sip of our tea. When leaving Teesaloniki I felt as though I had found a gem in Berlin that expressed just how multicultural the city is and the city's relationship with tea.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
The name, Teesaloniki, is a play on words. "Tee", being the German way of saying 'tea', is combined with the bible book name 'Thessaloniki' (Greek) or "Thessalonians". The owner says that it makes more sense in Greek but the German rendition causes a bit of confusion.
Organically grown teas/herbs
Teas, honeys, and other natural products from Greece
PHOTOS
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