Numi Tea

I decided to send the product to the address printed on the box accompanied with a letter. I will see what they do (or don’t do). Maybe it was a bad batch? I got sick from drinking the tea, and I am now wondering if it was even safe to drink.

Walking in, I thought, «here we go.» I went to Numi not because I have a strong inclination for flavored teas, but because one of my colleagues was celebrating his birthday there and we wanted to support his day.
Upon arriving, we decided it would be best to grab some adult beverages prior, so that in the event, it was only a tea house, we would be taken care of. Thank the lord!
Think book readings, poetry slams, and that one guy who plays a banjo and sings a folky song that he originally wrote. We even saw a guy eating celery. I had no idea where I was.
But, I will say that the tea is yummy. So, if it’s tea you want, check out Numi, if it’s for a good time… well wonder elsewhere.

Numi’s teas have strong, deep flavors. I find so many other teas wimpy. People’s tea choices get fairly personal. We latch onto a tea that reminds us of a certain time or place. I personally have 1 black tea I drink every day and I don’t really want to try my sister’s favorite black tea, because, well frankly, it is her’s, and I have MINE.
Numi is worth testing to help you mix it up a bit. Their herbal teas are amazing. I thought I hated pu-​erh, the new-​old health trend, until I tried their Mint Pu-​erh; I’ll drink it every day! More cafes should ditch Mighty Tea and serve Numi. They are really unique!

Beautiful blossoming teas. We used Numi tea for our wedding tea ceremony and we also used them as favors.

I like the tea house. its a funky out of the ordinary tea room. Where you can have some tea, read a book, chat with your homebiscuits, play chess, chilll out or celebrate with a knock down drag out party. Their grand opening party was off the chain fo’real! my favorite is the jasmine tea. havent tried ALL their teas yet but i plan to real soon. throw your own funky little party they will rent the entire facility. The company is into supporting the community too! Its alllll good!

I’m giving the tea house three stars because I am glad its there, and it does have some underlying vibe that is okay. I liked the photo albums on the tables, and the bookshelf and games. I also liked the barrell at the front where you can grab a few of your favorite tea bags for free. Now the cons: The tea pots are way too small. I know its all about the experience, the flavors etc etc. The teapots are too small. I had tea with two friends and one pot wasn’t enough. The tea got cold before we could drink it. As any tea drinker knows… your tea has too be hot. We got a second pot, and it was lukewarm before long. You can’t linger over tea here, but you can linger. The snacks are another con; we got the light cheese platter, which was three different wedges (small) of brie. Some crackers (water) and some almonds in a cup and a few dried fruits (apricots) since that didn’t cut it as far as a nice snack, we got cookies
which are laced with tea. A nice idea and actually a very good taste, but too small. Very nice ambience and the hostess was nice. The owner came in and spent a great deal of time talking to what I supposed was his friends and ignored everyone else in there, which I sort of understand but at the same time, its nice to gladhand too. I would go back but I won’t go hungry nor will I go expecting to tarry over tea. It’s too small a pot. And the process is too involved… however its nice to watch, and comment on. In short go here for a change of pace, but don’t go hungry and don’t go wanting a stiff tea with milk or anything like that…

When it comes to REAL teas, not some fake scented lemon tea that only appeals to people who DO NOT know the true meaning of TEA, NUMI really sucks! They have the WORST Tie Kuan Yin I’ve tried. It was not fresh nor vibrant like the Spring Harvest of 2008 should be.
Numi tea is tea for Yuppies. Not for real people who drink real tea. Give me a break here with your nicely designed packaging or your «flower teas».
You guys don’t even have decent Pu Er. If you guys really wanted to make a scene in the tea world, why not focus on traditional teas and market it towards the mainstream crowd.
Nah…maybe that might be too hard for you guys. I guess you guys are better off selling Jasmine Teas and some aged Earl Grey bull shit
You guys suck.
Screw Nummi.

The bomb. My lady works here, which is why I know of it. I also want to put that forward so you don’t think I am «in» on anything.
Fact is, I used to drink tea and went back to coffee years ago. Since then, nothing has really interested me about tea or the culture behind it. Then, about two years ago I got on a high end boutique project for a hotel, and part of our program is to have a full service tea bar internal to the spa. Since then, from Modern Tea on Laguna and Hayes… to other local tea purveyors, I have drunk more tea in the last two years than I have my entire life. I am no expert, but I think I am at the point where I can comfortably critique it, and understand that the tea crosses your palate with a complexity and depth like wine.
All that being said, Numi far outshines the rest. Again. my girlfriend works there, but I have nothing to prove to them. The only thing that matters about her being there is accessibility to BADASS AWESOME TEA!!!
Mighty Leaf is too slick. so much so I have heard their green marketing doesn’t actuallly reference the faux silk petroleum made tea bag. Peets is local, but there tea is so weak, and lacks so much depth it isn’t worth a cup.
Then you get into green washing and green marketing, where it becomes harder and harder to be a well informed, ethical consumer.
The market is such a glut right now. and that coupled with a flood of marketing behind it that makes it much less clear who is good and worthwhile or not.
What is lovely about Numi is, ethics aside, it is the best tea. Which is *REALLY* weird to hear me say. Knowing you have the tastiest from the company that does business better than anyone else…
That makes me enjoy tea again. =)

Between offering Organic and Fair Trade, whole leaf tea and their commitment to sustainability, this company far exceeds many others and for that, they deserve props!
Known for pioneering «Flowering Tea» here in the states and also being the first to introduce Rooibus to this country, Numi seems to be the trend setter for the tea industry.
Numi is known for it’s premium tea, innovative ideas and commitment to sustainability and community. Gives «Green» tea a whole new meaning!

check out their new teahouse, The Numi Tea Garden

thanks to the inimitable martha stewart (hey, like her or hate her, she’s got good ideas!), i learned about flowering teas. flowering tea is a new way to enjoy your tea, by way of a tea bud, which simply unfurls in hot water. there is no need for a tea bag or strainer; just a teapot and hot water. they’re gorgeous, and tasty!
it is worth noting that numi’s customer service was so wonderful and really went out of their way to help us, so big props to them for that too!
(so, why in this list? because we are using them as centerpieces for our wedding! since our celebration is a fusion of both of our cultures, and tea is central to both of them, we decided this would be a cool way to incorporate that!)

Had the Starlight rose white tea and loved it. Not a big tea drinker, but after having the flowering tea I’ve changed my ways. Coffee in the mornings and teas in the evenings now.

If you don’t drink mate, move on.
Have had their Mate Lemon Myrtle Green Tea. It is strong. Not sure if it’s the combination of the green tea’s caffeine and the mate form of caffeine. But my stomach was not liking me after: «Crampity cramp cramp cramp.,» she said.
Not crazy about the lemon flavor of it either. My favorite mate blends typically have a chocolate and almond flavor.
But I gotta support local biz. And am reminded every time I drive south on the 880 and see Numi’s sign.