High Garden

Oh High Garden, I’ve fallen in love and am seriously addicted to this place! They have the most wonderful selection of teas, herbs, spices, and other little gems. My favorites are their pre blended herbal teas — they have everything from a tea that helps with workout recovery to making your brain sharper to helping with a cold to just taking the edge off. The employees are wonderful, knowledgeable and super friendly. There’s no other place like this magical little shop!

Oooh, I like this place.
I like every single thing about this place.
I like the neighborhood, the interior, the ambience, the owners, the concept, the variety.
Do you want me to go on?
It’s like being in a candy store and being a kid — only with the different varieties of teas.
So many goodies, a little of this, a little of that and a little goes a long way.
There are also essential oils, custom made, if preferred.
Lots of spices.
If you enjoy a good cup of tea, go see Joel and Leah. And they are relocating to a new address, in the neighborhood.

Knowledgable staff, cozy atmosphere, and more tea than I will ever be able to consume in my lifetime. It’s awesome.
Can get drinks in house or to go, as well as tea leaves.
My only complaint is that they don’t open until 11, so I can’t stop in on my way to work.
Pro Tip: Pay in cash for a flat $ 3 and avoid the extra 15 or so cents. Put said extra cents towards the mini cookies.

Tea is magical, and the people of High Garden realize this. It oozes from the store design, the wonderfully smiling faces, and the massive selection of tea.
I still do not know a lot about tea, and how it is made, but I am not treated differently for it. I can ask questions and learn more, while feeling like the people working here are my friends. It’s spurred me on to learn more. My favorite so far is the Japanese green tea called «Hoji-​Cha,» aka, Roasted Tea.
This is a perfect tea shop in Nashville. You can buy tea by the ounce (s), or buy a cup in the shop to enjoy at a beautiful wood table. You can also buy tea wares of all kinds.
Happy that this local business exists. :)

This place is the best!!! Everyone that works here is super friendly and knowledgeable and can direct you to exactly what tea, tincture, or herbal remedy that is best for your ailment or just what you feel like drinking! My husband suffers with anxiety and the guys and gals at this shop have been more than helpful with providing us with herbal remedies and tinctures that alleviate his problems. The loose leaf wall is also amazing! Be sure to check out the happy hour between 3−6pm for a dollar off their cups and pots of tea!!!

Love this combination tea shop and «herb shoppe». I felt like I was in one of my computer RPGs, where I would have to pop into an apothecary to get special herbs to create my magical powers. While this place is quick to point out that they do not offer medicinal advice (and probably don’t offer any magical powers, either), they do have a hefty selection of tinctures and special herbal blends.
To the right of the store is their traditional black/​green/​red/​white teas. I’ve done my share of tasting teas over the years, so I didn’t venture much over there. The left side is the place that held the most interest. Special blends to soothe tummies, women’s issues, detox, singing (!), etc. I’m sure most of the blends are based on traditional, natural remedies (peppermint/​chamomile for the tummy, etc.). But I love that rarer items are added to the blends, that are not found in commercial brands at your local supermarket. They even sell such items in bulk (sassafras, comfey, burdock, to name a few).
I bought their tea to soothe stomachs and I was surprised that they suggested drinking it cold. It was not medicine-​y, or even an acquired taste. It was pretty good and seemed expertly blended.
If I could stay in Nashville, I could easily pop in here every few months to check out and try something new. I may still refills of my tummy tea online, since it was a pleasant drink.

LOVE IT! This so makes me want to live in Nashville (again).
I bought three separate types of teas because I want sure which I’d like best and couldn’t bring myself to make only one selection. I’ve since tried those teas and they’re all fabulous.
While I was at the shop I met the owners and had a cup of iced tea. Regarding the former, they were lovely people. It was obvious how much the shop means to them. Plus, in just the half hour I was there, at least three «regulars» came in. Nothing speaks more to the quality of a shop than regulars and staff that know them!
Regarding the latter, unsurprisingly, also great.
Highly recommend High Garden!

High Garden is an amazing spot for tea with a fabulous selection. As you walk in the counter is in the center with two walls of jars, herbal tisanes on one side and tea on the other. The herbal side is beautiful, but I did not investigate it as I was entirely drawn to the tea side. The tea side is organized by color and place of origin, and within that it’s arranged roughly by other similarities like how floral it is.
The owners made time to talk to me about a mutual passion for Taiwanese oolongs and encouraged me to open jars and smell things. The selection here is very good both in terms of more traditional teas from different regions and in terms of custom house blends. You can get tea by the ounce, tea to go, or tea to drink at the shop. If you drink in the shop, it’s a nice atmosphere and you can get more water to resteep your tea, as well as sweeteners or other add-​ins if you so desire. If you’re getting tea by the ounce, they will stamp the brewing instructions on the bag. I ended up trying two teas in the shop on different days and leaving with four one-​ounce bags of different teas to bring home and wishing I had a larger budget.
I absolutely love this shop but I think there are two things to be aware of if you’re going in to drink tea. First, they have a little sign on the door asking that people not use computers in here, though they made no objection to my e-​reader. Second, there is no bathroom, so plan your tea consumption accordingly and maybe don’t drink 50 gallons of tea if your next stop is a long way off.

«Oh, hell yeah!» That’s how I felt when I first walked into this place. We were immediately greeted and helped. My wife had a scratchy throat and they had the perfect solution. The vibe is relaxed and the selection, and quality of that selection, is top notch.

im a tea guy. true story. i enjoy a good tea and i especially enjoy yerba mate. where am i supposed to find yerba mate in nashville? here at the high garden. place feels very zen as soon as you walk in. they have hundred of different types of herbs. amazing!
i got some yerba mate which they serve on a ceramic type of cup. it got really, really hot making it almost impossible to handle. wish they would serve mate on a gourd like its traditionally done but other than that. the high garden is magical. i would be a regular if i lived in the area.

I don’t know much about tea. I think my body is actually intolerant of the stuff. Whatever.
I’ve come here twice and I’ll continue visiting every chance I get. I made two purchases for my girlfriend since she loves the stuff. There’s nothing ostentatious about the place and the staff (shout out to Joel!) knows their stuff. They’re professional, friendly, and perhaps most importantly, authentic!
I love the snacks* on the check out counter. I also love that the products are easily accessible and any questions I’ve ever had has led to a prompt and thorough response. This place isn’t trendy or faux hipster. I noticed there are places (mainly restaurants) in Nashville who also offer tea from High Garden. It’s a great idea.
I’ve told my friends about this place and I brought one here this afternoon. She loved it and will no doubt spread the word to her friends. I’ll continue doing my part to get the word out about it. It’s really something of a hidden gem for those who enjoy quality tea without the extortionate price tag.
*the Ginger Molasses cookies! omg!

Lovely space to have some tea! A great non pretentious establishment with friendly staff. You can grab a bag of tea or have a mug or a pot of tea with friends. It’s clear that the owners put a lot of thought and care into their products. I appreciate that you can make a custom blend for the same price as the ready made ones!
The only thing holding me back from getting a whole bag of the tea is that the sachet in my mug was closed with a staple; maybe the ones for sale are not? I’m not sure, but I would still come back!

Really glad I was able to stop here while I was visiting Nashville. The owners and employees are very helpful and I was able to not only get products I needed and could not find in Columbia, SC, I was able to get some very good advice and insight about how to make my body feel better. Love the quiet setting with no laptops allowed.

I’ve recently been doing loads of research for pain management without butt loads of pills. At the end of my first acupuncture session, I got on the subject of tea with the receptionist (as they had their own selection) and she stopped me mid sentence to direct me to High Garden. The phrase was: «Stop! Just go… Go there.» How could I not?!
The place is amazing. It most definitely is a beautiful set up, but it gets better. If you walked in with your eyes closed you’d still be astounded, because the smell gives you a hug when you open the door. I casually browsed their menu and loose teas, but I had something specific in mind. One of the gentlemen working came to my rescue. I didn’t ask for his name and that makes me sad, but he was incredibly helpful. I told him I was looking into teas with White Willow Bark to help with pain and inflammation. He immediately said Herbuprofin is a blend they make and it’s what I’m looking for. A young lady told him they were out, but she was making some and it would only be a few minutes. While she worked on that he took me to the tinctures and explained the benefits of those!
In about ten minutes of light Q & A, I left with a tincture for $ 10 and a bag of Herbuprofin for $ 12 and more knowledge than I could have thought to gain in a trip to a tea shop. I’m way impressed. I’ll for sure go out of my way to get kick ass tea AND herbal education!

This place is awesome and the owners are so personable and patient. They have tea blends to fit every walk of life, whether you’re trying to slim down or get good sleep at night. I highly recommend going and talking to the owners.

The new space is amazing! You can now get tea brewed in the shop and sit down and have a cup with a friend. More retail things for home brewing too. I just love this place. The owners are very knowledgeable and make you feel like you are at home.

Holy Hogwarts! This place is my new go to. I’m done with Yogi/​Teavana/​Tulsi/​etc. I met Leah today and she is inccccreddddibly helpful. She’s legit like severus snape y’all. They should change their store name to Potions 101. Leah spent almost a half hour sitting down with me and discussing what I was hoping to get out of my custom mix. All the teas in store are $ 12 for 12 sachets of tea (which makes one mason jar). It is also $ 12 if you choose to do a custom mix. so I consider this a steal. While I was in store I overheard a customer come in profusely thanking Leah for helping her deal with her acne. Hm. Wonders what some nettles could do huh? Proactiv should get on that.
You can get a pot of tea to share here for $ 7 for two people or $ 4 for one. They sell iced teas for $ 3 and this is a reallllly good deal because they are flavors you don’t typically see and they mix in things like coconut almond milk and aagave syrup without the ridiculous up charges like other places. Also, you can get shots here– not of the EtOH variety, but more the wheatgrass or matcha variety. An interesting shot they have is the Kava Kava which numbs your mouth and apparently totally mellows you out.
This shop has so much more then just tea (Notables– the garden gnome tea and the exorcism tea — for PMS). I happened upon some locally made deodorant called Lady Anti-​Smellum. Geezus. That person is a genius.
Anyway, back on track. It was a great experience and if I could give 6 Unilocal stars I would. Of note, they are moving to a less obscure location in the Fatherland shoppes. I believe they will be a main store front location now.

An awesome place. Ask for Joel as he was very helpful in making suggestions of what to buy based on what I was looking for. Also, I am trying to cut back on coffee, Joel made a great suggestion of what to drink in the afternoons.
Also they have fresh herbs that smell freakin great. Can’t wait to get home and enjoy my fresh tea.

I am super thrilled to know of High Garden’s existence. I’ve actually been aware of its existence for. a year? I just never thought to come over, as I’d been going to Teavana for my loose leaf tea.
Um, no more! I didn’t realize High Garden also carried herbs and herbal «concoctions». I am ABSOLUTELY coming here for my tea and herb needs from now on. The milk oolong I took home has been great, and I’ll be sure to refill my Golden Monkey black tea here rather than at House of 1000 Pressuring Salesmen, Teavana.
I’ve liked going to Teavana for years. But I HAVE always wondered what makes the peach tea so. peachy. Or the vanilla rooibus so. vanilla-​y. I think (am sure and have been reassured) ‘something’ is being put in the tea. Not to worry at High Garden. :)
The quaint interior is pretty cool too.

As my growing tea collection can attest to, I’m always on the lookout for new teas to try and the urge hit when I was spending the weekend here in Nashville. I’m glad I stumbled upon this place. Word to the wise, this place isn’t on the main street, it’s down the sidewalk right off fatherland st.
Inside was real cozy, the best word I can use to describe it would be a country apothecary. One side of the wall has all your loose leaf teas and herbs sold by weight. On the other side are the natural supplements and remedies. We talked to who I believe were the owners and they definitely seemed to take a huge pride in knowing all about the teas and selling a quality product.
I settled on the moonshine white oolong and the russian caravan to take home and tried the milk oolong to try in a cup hot. I’m not kidding you, I tried the milk oolong after driving away and turned back around to come back to buy an ounce it was that good. If you want to get some tea and you’re in Nashville, you gotta check this place out.