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Mad Hat Tea House Serves up Insanely Good Tea

Posted by James on December 21st, 2007

Move aside coffee… enter tea. Tacoma has lived under Seattle’s shadow long enough. For years we have been the brunt of coffee jokes often times associated with Starbuck’s and all things Seattle.

Enter Mad Hat, a small tea shop that is changing the way Tacomans appreciate the simple things. Not only is drinking tea hip but it is an experience that brings communities a little closer together, both globally and locally here in Tacoma. This café gives patrons and curious passersby sample infusions, botanicals and teas from around the world.

Doubling as an art gallery/ library/ lounge, the Mad Hat not only educates people from all walks about tea but it provides a space where students and suits alike can intersect to take a moment out of their lives for a relaxing cup of tea.

-James

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  1. Andrew says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 10:41 am

    This is a great little shop. I love their tea. I worry about its location though, sort of isolated. I hope buisness is doing ok? People should go check it out for themselves!

  2. Sheila says:
    December 23rd, 2007 at 12:58 pm

    Wonderful is the word for Mad Hat Tea Company.Poseys are my favorite center piece.Thanks Tobin.

  3. James says:
    December 26th, 2007 at 2:45 pm

    Andrew and Sheila,

    Thanks for the comments. Glad you love Mad Hat. You know I’m a huge a fan. If either of you know of any great Tacoma spots that we’re missing out on, let me know. Thanks for the support, hope the holidays went well.

    -James

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