Asha Tea, San Francisco

Asha Tea House in Berkeley has long been one of my favorite tea spots, so I was excited to see that they opened a new location in San Francisco a few months ago. My friend Saira and I hopped over for a tea date one afternoon.

Asha Tea San Francisco

Asha Tea House, San Francisco Asha Tea House, San Francisco

Most orders at Asha are just handed over in to-go cups, but Saira and I went for the Chinese tea service option, trays and all. It costs a bit extra but is twice as fun.

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Asha Tea San Francisco

Saira got a milk oolong, and I got the ‘king’ oolong.

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Asha Tea San Francisco

Another lovely tea date! I’m so glad we got to squeeze this one in between my travels and Saira’s big move– she’s off to work in Nigeria for a year.

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Asha Tea House, San Francisco

One big tip: Asha Tea is located on Kearny St. just one block from 3rd and Market. Street parking, even temporary parking, is basically impossible around there. Go for a garage or come on foot!

Asha Tea San Francisco

Anna Wu is a wedding a portrait photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area but available to travel worldwide. She combines a “fine art” aesthetic with a candid, photojournalistic approach to weddings. Check out her tea-reated instagrams #annawuteatime