Serene Teaz

Nice store, nice set up! If you are a loose tea fan, this shop has it all. The teas are nicely organized and you can see what each one looks like because they have a sample of each tea in a glass jar. You can also taste the teas. They also have all the tea accessories that you would need. Great service as well!

While on my Caffeine Cruise I had to sneak in a visit to Serene Teaz. This was my second time here so it was easier to walk around and not crash into things as I not was gazing upward, entranced with all the teas and tea accoutrement.
The first time I was here I was able to accomplish a life long goal, for real! Now hear me out. When I was in Jr. High, my friend Ann and I were assembling our matching Pixie and Dixie costumes at Sears and we ended up in the notions department, short of the money we needed for the black ribbon, the all important tail. We stood around moaning, «Oh how I wish we just had a little more money so we could buy this ribbon.» A lovely woman turned to us and said, «Girls, by any chance could you use a little more money?» Then she paid for our ribbon. I will never forget it and have longed to pay that forward.
On my first visit here, I met my daughter for tea before book club. An earnest young teen was agonizing over whether to get the cup of tea he could afford or to somehow find another coin to buy the tea of the day. When I paid for my teapot and our beverages I told the helpful clerk that I would also like to pay for a tea of the day for the young gentleman; the look on his face was delightful. Best cup of tea I have ever purchased!
I relive that moment of pleasure every time I use that nifty tea pot to make iced tea. I remembered it anew when I strolled through here yesterday. Great tea, wonderful staff and fantastic karma.
Oh and Pixie and Dixie, they were cartoon mice featured on the Huckleberry Hound show in the last millennium. I knew you were wondering.
Visit here and maybe you will realize a life goal.

Serenity Now!!! Even George Costanza would be able to chill and enjoy the great atmosphere and friendly folks at Serene Teaz.
It’s not just hot teas on the menu, the iced teas are refreshing and worth checking out as well. Sampling is encouraged, so if there’s a tea that you’re interested in, feel free to sniff and smell the tea leaves samples and let them brew up a tasting for you – they will serve it either hot or cold for you try.
The folks are very knowledgeable and enjoy tea and enjoy passing on their knowledge to you. I like how the teas in the shop are organized (by tea type) and that you can purchase them in small pre-​packaged amounts (thus enabling you to purchase many different teas without spending too much money). I loved sampling everything and went home with small pouches of a piña colada tea, an almond tea and a fruit medly tea (Fruit Mélange)
As mentioned earlier, the iced teas are worth a sample, and on the hot day that I visited, they had 3 different iced teas ready to sample. I opted for the green tea mojito and enjoyed every last sip. Refreshing, subtle mint and green tea and mojito flavor, perfect for the hot weather.
They offer tea classes like Tea 101 (learning the basics of brewing and serving tea), Tea tastings and Tea Pairing classes. Serene Teaz is a great stop in Downtown Elmhurst.

brought Château Serene and Angel’s Kiss on vacation. Made my time at the beach that much more relaxing, refreshing and indulgent.

Love love love sereneteaz! Fantastic blends and friendly, attentive and informative staff!

I stopped at this store after passing by and noticing some pretty teapots in the window. I was immediately greeted by a nice lady behind the counter, who said that they will happily brew any tea I wish to sample.
They have the store divided by caffeine level: the decaf teas are on the right and the caffeinated ones on the left. The middle of the store is reserved for teaware and seating. I like the fact that they have a jar of each tea sitting there on the shelf, so that you can pop the lid and smell it first. My nose became overwhelmed pretty quickly.
The tea selection is pretty vast and mostly fruit-​infused. I do enjoy drinking my tea plain and I was a little bit disappointed that they did not have unflavored oolong tea. I was in a bit of a hurry when I stopped by, but I will definitely be back.

What a great place if you like tea. I thought that I had found some good tea at the coffee shop at school but this place has far exceeded my expectations. They have every kind of tea you can think of and they are all premium quality teas. The price is comparable to Starbucks and quite frankly the earl grey at Starbucks tastes like crap compared to what you get at SereneTeaz. I would much rather support the local shop anyway. GO HERE IF YOU LIKE TO DRINK TEA.

I frequent Serene Teaz in Elmhurst often (have been to Wheaton 3 times) and I have about 10 different bags in my own cabinet at any given time as I drink tea every morning and usually every afternoon. Both shops can be overwhelming with variety, but the staff in Elmhurst is awesome at helping you understand what tastes you have and how to translate that to a tea you love! They make great recos, have samplings everyday and I swear I have my all-​time favorite tea and they continue to surprise & delight me with new offerings. If you are a tea drinker you HAVE to make the trip, but plan on spending 40 – 60 minutes there your 1^st time. The staff in helpful, extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the teas, brewing, etc. I have traveled a bit and this by far is the best tea shop I’ve ever visited… and it’s right in my hometown. Make great gifts too! A must visit.

Yummy! Great teas and great service. Apple Cinnamon cider is delicious. Tiramisu and Pecan Pie teas are fantastic and feel like an indulgence!

I wouldn’t have found this place if it wasn’t due to a Unilocal meet and greet that took place here. I slowly got into the tea game about a year ago and at first, you can feel overwhelmed by how much stuff this place has to offer. Thankfully, they’ve showcased their inventory on their website so you can come prepared. Their willing to give you samples and there’s a smell jar just in case to help with your decision making.
Service was very accommodating as they’re willing to help with anything, while not hovering over you at the same time. I found their prices to be pretty good, especially for being in a downtown location, which tends to inflate prices due to high rent.
My large lemonade, 4 2 oz. teas and a small tea infuser came to about $ 35. FYI, don’t get the lemonade unless you don’t mind that its out of a Minute Maid carton.

I keep saying «SereneTeaz» like it rhymes with… amenities. But is it really Serene Teaz, two words?
Who cares. What I care about is that not only is the tea great, the staff is pretty fantastic too. I met a few Unilocalers here last weekend for an afternoon tea. I thought hey, October, cool fall day, a nice hot pot of tea would be great! Well, mother nature had some tricks up her sleeve, and it was 85 last Saturday.
But you know what? SereneTeaz has iced tea and frozen blended drinks as well! Jackpot! I got a passionfruit tea blended with lemonade over ice. Note to self, the large is HUGE. I think 24 ounces. Took me awhile to finish it. I also had a delightful pumpkin spice muffin that was jam-​packed with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
And the whole time the staff was super-​sweet, encouraging us to sample, sniff, try things out and let them know if we needed anything. While it’s not the biggest place, there are several tables around for a small group to hang out, enjoy their tea and a pastry and shoot the breeze.
Keep rockin’, SereneTeaz, however you say your name.

Kissy poos to you serene teaz!
I love me some tea, I dont drink anything except tea or water everyday all day so Serene Teaz is my homeland. I first was turned on to the greateness that is Serene by my co-​workers that had gotten me some. The flavors were amazing and the tea was so pretty smelling I had to get more! Thank jesus that the store is not to far from me, I can stop in anytime.
The ladies that work here are sooo freakin sweet. Usually I dont like when workers attack me the moment I walk throught the door but I dont mind it here one bit. Since they are trying to greet you with fresh brewed tea. Thats right, they have a couple brews all ready for the tasting. The bonus is that if there is any flavor you wantt o try they will brew some up for you on the spot so you dont go home with something you dont like. Gotta love that!
The store must have about 100 different tea choices including decaf teas.
They also have special events that you can sign up for, like tea partys (for adults).
whoop whoop for tea

LOVE. SO. MUCH.
This is yet another spot I would hit up during the school year… all the time. I became more or less family with the employees there. Everyone is fantastic! They do not belittle you for not knowing anything about tea, and will hand out free samples to you until you find something you love.
Serene and all her employees are so down to earth. I love it. It’s a cozy place to just sit and study, or catch up with a friend.
In the winter I strongly recommend the Stabilitea. So delicious.
In summer anything ICED :)))

I just love Serene Teaz! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable about their 130-​some teas. All of the tea is brewed fresh by the pot… even the ones you get to go AND you can get anything on ice too. I ordered a «rare» lavender tea which was so light and summery…
They started baking their own cookies in house too so you can hop on the Metra with a tasty drink and treat.

I went in here yesterday to get a gift for my boss. It was the first time visiting this store and I greeted by the owner that gave me a little run down of how the place worked. I felt right at home in there. They didn’t rush me through. I found the owner super helpful if I had any questions. I was surprised to learn that if I wanted I could have tried every tea that they had in there… but I would have been there for the next few days as they have a huge selection of teas. I love their try before you buy policy. Hey just cause a tea smells great doesn’t mean it is going to taste great. As of late I have become a huge fan of tea and I have been to Teavana several times. I would have to say both Serene Teaz and Tevana are pretty equal when it comes to the selection of teas. Serene Teaz does have a huge plus over Teavana, and that is you can go in a select any tea and it is already measured and packaged in cute 2 oz or 4oz package (I think there were other sizes as well)… no need to wait.
I did receive the smart tea maker from here for my birthday and I would tell you now if you are a huge fan of tea this is must have!!!
Also make sure that if you love tea as much as I do or like to give it as gifts they have a frequent customer list that you can be on. Great way to earn some free tea!
All in all this is a great place with a super sweet owner. Can’t wait to go back for some more great tea!!!

I’m happy to report I’m slowly finding tea culture a little less daunting.
So Serene Teaz is the spot for premium teas in the suburbs.
The space is bright and clean, and even though they manage to fill this shop with a plethora of teas and related accessories, it remains visually uncluttered. The wall of tea is a fantastic use of space!
The staff is extremely knowledgeable on the art of tea, which is great because admittedly, I’m a newb. They’re quick to offer samples based on your taste preferences and despite their tea savvy, they’re not snobs.
I ended up going home with a flavored white tea, Peach Blossom. It did cost more than I’d usually spend on tea, but then again, this is quality stuff.
Check their website as they occasionally hold ‘Tea 101′ classes!

Five words: Angels Kiss: to die for.
And now a few more. A bag of tea is not a small investment — granted you get a lot of beverage out of it, so in the long run the price is fair, but it is no bargain if you have to buy something without knowing what it tastes like, and discovering you don’t enjoy it. That won’t happen with a purchase from Serene Teaz, and that’s a good thing.
In my mind I pronounce it «serenities» which I think would have been a very clever gimmick. But no matter how you pronounce it, it’s an awesome place!

I am still hallucinating from my trip to Serene Teaz.
First of all, there’s this letter «z» that just won’t go away every time I see the store’s name in print. But that’s really hardly worth mentioning even though it seems I have already done so.
A week or so ago, I was having a discussion about tea with my fellow Unilocalers. Not only did it turn out that everyone had startlingly diverse tastes in tea type and preparation, but the lion’s share of the teas mentioned I was surprised to find I had never even heard of. Obviously, it was high time I took a step forward for edification in tea knowledge.
One tea mentioned in particular took my interest, an almond tea. I love almonds and I eat handfuls of them every day. When I asked where this curiously rare almond tea could be found, I was directed to Serene Teaz.
I decided to make the trip to Elmhurst as soon as possible. It was an easy enough place to find, just west of York Rd. across from the Metra stop.
I am welcomed warmly upon entering, briefly shown around the shop, and shown how everything was organized. I am not ready to out my tea ignorance immediately, so I ask to browse. The lady retreats good-​naturedly and assures me that if I want to taste anything they would gladly brew a fresh sample for me.
I start to poke around a bit. The shelves are all stocked with 2 oz. and 4 oz. prepackaged sizes of their teas and custom blends. And then there’s this little unassuming jar. Out of curiosity I pick one at random from the shelf and open it…
…and find myself high on a ledge in the Himalayas, looking down on a caravan of monks making their way through a sheltered pass to a hidden city, perhaps a forgotten beyul. Perhaps even the mystical Shambala…
Whoa, daddy, that’s pungent!
I am not one who generally has much appreciation for my sense of smell. I have usually found I am happier the less information my nose is giving me. But as startling as it was to be nasally transported through time and space, it was also kind of fun!
Let’s see what else they got! Once again grabbing at random…
…galloping frantically on horseback across the bitter black wastes of the Plateau of Leng where multiple realities converge. Minions of the High Priest Not to Be Described, those degenerate corpse-​eating cultists are right on my heels…
Yikes! Maybe I won’t open that one again.
I am stunned at the pungency and freshness of these samples. This is going to be one awesome cup of tea, I can tell. If anything, it certainly won’t be boring!
I feel like I’m using my nose for the first time in my life! Where else can I go? I find my sought-​after tea: Almond Cookie. I take a whiff…
…and find myself relaxing in pie. Not in the creepy fairy tale witch way, but if I had gone to draw a bath in the tub and pie came out of the faucet…
«I’d like to try a sample of this one, please.»
While I wait, I smell my way across the store, and ask for a few more samples along the way. My brain takes a holiday with my nose driving the sleigh…
…fruit heavy jungle canopies…
…aromatic succulent desert cacti…
…exotic African granaries…
«Will that be all, sir?»
This is the point where I had to admit that even though I now had a dozen bags of great-​smelling, consciousness-​altering, teleportational leaves, I had no idea what to do next. All my previous tea experience came out of a cardboard box, and I wanted to make sure I did everything correctly. I certainly didn’t want to end up transported to the wrong parallel dimension, and the last thing I wanted was for those cultists to catch up with me.
The lady was very gracious and explained to me all the different methods for brewing loose leaf tea. She also pointed out that all their bags are labeled with tea-​specific brewing time and temperature instructions so I wouldn’t have to worry about angering any monks for entering Shambala unenlightened.
I enjoyed my Serene Teaz so much, I went back the next week during their Boston Tea Party, and bought many holiday gifts tax-​free.
Take that, King of England!

I was blown away by this place! I wandered in aimlessly and was immediately offered samples of what they had brewed– and they encouraged me to ask for a sample of anything else my little heart desired. I asked about their green teas, and was cautioned against drinking it while pregnant (as I happen to be currently.) Supposedly green tea has vitamin K which is a blood thinner, and not so great for the knocked-​up of us.
They were full of interesting tea info, and carry a good selection of tea-​making supplies. They also encouraged me to hang out and eat my sandwich (from nearby Chow) there, if I wanted to. I felt like I had just wandered into a neighbor’s home and they had been mysteriously expecting me– and welcomed me with interesting tales and wonderful refreshments. I half expected a hobbit to blast out from the back and grant me a wish.

Tea, TEA, Tea, ALL SORTS OF TYPES OF FLAVORS.
Caffeinated, Decaf.
Green, Roobios, Black, Mint, Pina Colada…
You get the hint.
They sell tea, everything that goes with tea including the pot and most interestingly they are a TEA BAR! go figure…
The negative is that this place has strange business hours– they open at 10am? Hopefully this will place will catch on and grow because we need the anti starbucks every now and then!