10/13/2025
We did it!! We’re nesting in our new teahouse and getting it ready for y’all to come sip tea. 🏡
It might come as a surprise to some, but we migrated over the bridge and landed in the SoHo neighborhood of Tampa! We tried our darnedest to find a home for the teahouse in St. Pete, but nothing felt quite right.
A few months ago, Tona an avid tea drinker and creative soul from invited me to check out their charming historic sister 🏡🏡 bungalows in SoHo. I decided to test the waters and offer a few classes… and they were a hit!
The Paper Seahorse is a magical little art shop dedicated to journaling, paper crafts, and creative workshops. They’re all about embracing the analog lifestyle stepping away from screens and back into our creative spirit. Could there be a better fit for a gong fu teahouse??!
We sealed the deal over some ancient tree red tea (naturally), and I got straight to work.
Thanks to so many wonderful friends and my beloved partner the project is coming together fast! So far, we’ve painted, added shelving, moved in a 200lb cedar bar (and customized it!), and started the hunt for the perfect stools (which has basically become my full-time job 😅). There’s still more to do finding furnishings, new teaware, window treatments, and a dozen other details but it’s starting to feel like home.
This rendition of the teahouse will be more intimate and centered on gong fu teas and traditional Japanese teas. We’re creating a space to connect with the spirit of tea, your own spirit, and the spirit of community.
We can’t wait to welcome you in.
Stay tuned for our opening date and reach out if you’d like to stop by, sip some tea, and see our progress! 🍃