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Broadway’s only Zen-style teahouse celebrates its grand opening this evening with festivities open to the public and a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Valley Economic Development Center’s Historic Downtown Retail Project.  Special guest Councilman Jose Huizar, whose district includes the Broadway corridor, will be speaking.

SipTea opened quietly last month with a large collection of over 30 teas, labeled and lined up on a counter for patrons to decide on based on smell — and can be ordered hot, iced or as a tea soda or tea latte.  Additionally, light cafe fare is served with some vegetarian options thrown in for good measure.

If you haven’t gone yet, now’s your chance to check out the shop and try a few free samples.  Owner Laura Stewart knows a thing or two about tea and isn’t afraid to let you know the benefits of drinking it.

Now that it’s official, welcome to the neighborhood!

Grand Opening Event:  Wednesday, October 22; 6:00pm-8:00pm

SipTea
852 S Broadway (Ninth & Broadway Building)
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-622-8007
siptea.biz / Tea Menu
Tues-Thurs: 11:00am - 8:00pm (open until 10:00pm on Art Walk nights)
Fri-Sat: 11:00am - 10:00pm
 Sun-Mon: Closed