This has a creepy basement feel, dark and cold with no comforts. It is in the lower section of the plaza, you enter by going down a few stairs, so there are very few windows and natural light.
I was greeted when I walked in and shown the tea selection of what I narrowed my choices down to. The service was great and helpful.
The herbal tea I ordered was the locally grown Michigan lavender tea. It was extremely bitter and I needed to add a sweetener before I could really drink it.

Published 2 years ago

Trendy & cozy hidden in the back walking area off the busy streets.
Specialty teas & deserts, including gluten free! Treasures for gifts and much more!
Friendly and helpful in creating a specialty blend just for you!
Private restrooms for customers!
Sofas, bench seating join the quiet & quaint feeling. A few blocks away from Wayne State University.

Published 7 years ago

Nice tea shop with a nice array hot drink menu. Its on lower level so you need to walk down steps. Its nice & quaint. I stopped by after leaving Mocad on a Sunday afternoon & they had a live bad performing folk music. It was good...harmonica and all. Also I tred pistachio latte with honey. Delicious!

Published 2 years ago

Atmosphere is nice and calming. I tried their mushroom latte, and it does taste like a cold brew coffee. The scone was also good, could have been heated up a tad bit more, but overall it was excellent. If you are a coffee drinker you should try out the mushroom latte. I promise you it doesn’t taste like mushrooms.

Published 3 years ago

No ear buds needed! Nice spot for those wanting a place where you can actually read a book in peace without the normal distractions and volume of most coffee/tea spots in the area. Tea is brought to you and steeped properly. Couldn't ask for anything more in a place like this.

Published 8 years ago

One of my favorite small tea places in Metro-Detroit with all of its unique blends you'll get a bang for your buck with every order. Tea is ordered in 18 oz or 20 oz with various latte options as well. With it's extensive tea catalog you'll find flavor profiles you've never encountered! Highly recommend. Someone was looking for stevia and couldn't find it along with no tea snack there when I've come but it's super fun!!!

Published 3 years ago

They have a delicious chai latte that is truly remarkable. The place is cozy and low key. Good place for study or conversation.

Published 6 years ago

Locally owned, cozy tea cafe. The employees are very knowledgeable about their products. You can purchase just a cup, buy in bulk, or do a tasting with a group.

Published 8 years ago

The mushroom tea is a must try for all of the mycelium fans out there! Lots of other bulk tea as well!

Published a year ago

Miss this place wish they could open again.

Published a year ago

I’m have enjoyed this little gem for years! The tea choices are so varied — and the food is quite good.
We are lucky to
have this place in Detroit!!

Published 2 years ago

I love this place!

Published 2 years ago

Tea was delicious. So many choices of tea. Pastries were delicious. Jain was delightful!!😁❤️

Published 2 years ago

This has a creepy basement feel, dark and cold with no comforts. It is in the lower section of the plaza, you enter by going down a few stairs, so there are very few windows and natural light.
I was greeted when I walked in and shown the tea selection of what I narrowed my choices down to. The service was great and helpful.
The herbal tea I ordered was the locally grown Michigan lavender tea. It was extremely bitter and I needed to add a sweetener before I could really drink it.

Published 2 years ago

This is one of the most welcoming places in the whole city.

The tea lattes are killer. Every one of the drinks has its own character and is always made fresh using the best ingredients. Be careful not to drink too much tea. I almost took a nap on the comfy overstaffed couch by the door. It was just so comfortable!

Published 2 years ago

Nice tea shop with a nice array hot drink menu. Its on lower level so you need to walk down steps. Its nice & quaint. I stopped by after leaving Mocad on a Sunday afternoon & they had a live bad performing folk music. It was good...harmonica and all. Also I tred pistachio latte with honey. Delicious!

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Very relaxing environment, fair prices and wide selection. Kind staff and clean establishment

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Great variety, very cute, not severely overpriced

Published 3 years ago

Atmosphere is nice and calming. I tried their mushroom latte, and it does taste like a cold brew coffee. The scone was also good, could have been heated up a tad bit more, but overall it was excellent. If you are a coffee drinker you should try out the mushroom latte. I promise you it doesn’t taste like mushrooms.

Published 3 years ago

Such great tea and atmosphere here. The staff was really helpful with picking out tea. It was property brewed and served in such a cute pot and cup. Delicious. Eco-friendly. Beautiful. Definitely coming back.

Published 3 years ago

good second date spot

Published 3 years ago

Really nice space to study/work. Friendly employees. I ordered the turmeric latte with almond milk and can highly recommend. Clean individual restroom that requires a key.

Published 3 years ago

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One of my favorite small tea places in Metro-Detroit with all of its unique blends you'll get a bang for your buck with every order. Tea is ordered in 18 oz or 20 oz with various latte options as well. With it's extensive tea catalog you'll find flavor profiles you've never encountered! Highly recommend. Someone was looking for stevia and couldn't find it along with no tea snack there when I've come but it's super fun!!!

Published 3 years ago

Such a cute, cozy little spot. Perfect for a casual date or working. Employee was super friendly and knowledgeable about all the teas. Loved the ceramic items available for purchase. Only thing was that it was pretty cold inside.

Published 3 years ago

I got into loose leaf tea very hard and heavy at the start of the pandemic. While a few of the mail order places are nice, I'd rather support local shops. I tried visiting this place several times but they only had limited hours for curbside delivery. I found myself in the area today, called and was glad to find them open (Friday, Saturday and Sunday as of now). I picked up a 100g of the Maple Taffy, mostly for my wife as I normally only like maple syrup on my pancakes. I just got finished with my first cup and it was AMAZING! I will definitely find myself visiting again!

Published 3 years ago

I order loose leaf tea through their web site and i love it.

I have little glass mason jars which i fill with the loose leaf tea and keep the jars in a drawer near a zojirushi hot water boiler. I like to use disposable filter bags but you could also use a tea mug. I use a label maker to label the tea jars.

Published 4 years ago

After hearing about this for at least a year I was finally able to go. I was amazed at the taste that I was able to experience. It absolutely made my day when I got a nice tea there.

The variety of tea's that are offered is quite something to behold. Whether it be a fruity evening tea, or a late morning herbal getting you through to the first bit of lunch, you'll find something exceeding your wildest expectations. The proprietor has staffed the location with knowledgeable people who are helpful to anyone's brewing knowledge. Do yourself a favor, and try some of these favorites:
Rhubarb Raspberry
Crème Caramel
Smooth Strawberries and Dream
Dark Chocolate Rooibos

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A very pleasant environment with an impressively large selection of product.

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Nice tea. Not sure if I would go out if my way to go there again, but the service was awesome and had good tea.

Published 5 years ago

Had a lovely afternoon tea. The food was good and so was service would definitely be back for lunch sometime.

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Plethora of teas to choose. The service is great. I was able to taste and sample several teas. Lovely spot to sit and enjoy a cuppa.

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A hidden gem. A great section of tea and very knowledgeable staff. Cute atmosphere.

Published 5 years ago

what a wonderful experience. I visited today not really knowing what to expect. the shop is cozy and the customer service was great. there are SO MANY teas to choose from. I felt like I was at Teavana, but without the pretentiousness. the tea expert there walked me through all of the teas that I had on my list, let me smell the teas, and even recommended some other teas based on my needs. I left out spending about 5 times more than I had planned and I have no regrets. the only downsides to this place are that it doesn't appear to be wheelchair accessible, and the parking lot is pretty "off-road" like and I was concerned with entry and exit with my low riding vehicle.

Published 5 years ago

Great place to have a sip of tea and work, or relax.

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Great tea place amd a place to study. Owner is very friendly and knowledgeable about teas.

Published 5 years ago

The most beautiful Lavender Latte ❤

Published 5 years ago

This is my happy safe place. I just spent 3 hours there with my 3 month old it was wonderful. They have a changing table in the bathroom in case you were wondering.

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They have a delicious chai latte that is truly remarkable. The place is cozy and low key. Good place for study or conversation.

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While admittedly hard to find, this is worth the search. There are not a lot of tea places in Detroit but I like the atmosphere here and their tea menu is vast. The pistachio puerh latte was divine!

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Such a hidden gem! Great place to relax and study.

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shh

Published 6 years ago

Cozy atmosphere, large selection of teas.

Published 6 years ago

Great low-key tea spot.
I recommend the golden turmeric latte.
Great place to relax, read, study, or have good convo

Published 6 years ago

Boutique tea shop in downtown Detroit

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Unique selection of teas...enjoy the place.

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If the name wasn’t good enough, they have the best almond orange tea and a wonderful array of vegan and gluten free lunch options. I had the BBQ jackfruit sandwich on gluten free bread and it was delicious. The staff are always helpful and friendly. It’s a quiet subterranean tea den where I love to station up and get some work done.

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Vibe.

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Loved it had a great selection

Published 6 years ago

Excellent tea. The staff seems a little unfamiliar with the company policies and product knowledge, but my visits are always pleasant.

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Definitely in my top three tea places of southeast Michigan.

Published 6 years ago

Such a cute and cozy place with tons of tea options. Lots of seating area. Definitely a great place to get some work done or just hang out for a while.

Published 6 years ago

Try the ginger tea. It's amazing!

Published 6 years ago

Wonderful tea shop and vibes. Great selection of tea pots, mugs and of course tea!

Published 6 years ago

The best tea shop I have personally found. I am not very experienced with teas. The staff was extremely helpful. I not only got some exceptional teams a gift that was well taken bug also learned a bit about yeas and what types I like!

Published 6 years ago

Great tea house love what bought. Very friendly and helpful.

Published 6 years ago

Love this place! Great tea selection.

Published 6 years ago

Great tea selection. Good place to get work done or chat. Variety of Detroit based merchandise such as candles, shirts, tea pots. Tea for sale by the gram too. Wish they were open later.

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My favorite tea spot around! Internet is spotty, but tea and service are great!

Published 6 years ago

The staff is great, the tea selection is amazing.

Also, the staff know how to stay out of a conspicuous conversation.

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Excellent selection of tea, tea lattes, and pastries and a variety of seating options. Also a cute selection of gifts such as teapots, ceramic pottery, etc. I imagine the whole place could seat about 30 people comfortably.

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Their tea selection is extensive and they always have a great, quiet atmosphere. Their smoothies are worth the try as well. Only open til 7pm which can be a bummer.

Published 6 years ago

one of my favorite spots in midtown!! they have so many different teas, so you'll always have the chance to try something new. my favorite is the coconut green tea, tastes great hot or iced. socratea has an incredibly friendly staff and is a great place to chill by yourself or with some friends.

Published 6 years ago

Pistachio Pu Erh was beyond incredible.

Published 6 years ago

I go there because of its proximity and matcha smoothies.

Published 6 years ago

Great spot for a cup of tea

Published 6 years ago

I love the tea selection, I felt like I was in heaven! Can't wait to come back.

Published 7 years ago

Spacious, big windows, tea was excellent ($3 for 12oz cup), friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Published 7 years ago

Holy tea, Batman! They have a ton of choices, great atmosphere and very friendly staff!

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Trendy & cozy hidden in the back walking area off the busy streets.
Specialty teas & deserts, including gluten free! Treasures for gifts and much more!
Friendly and helpful in creating a specialty blend just for you!
Private restrooms for customers!
Sofas, bench seating join the quiet & quaint feeling. A few blocks away from Wayne State University.

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I love this place. Excellent tea, friendly staff, and a relaxed environment to have a quiet conversation or get a bit of work /studying done.

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Really chill environment. Excellent quality tea. Seating available. Small bites for lunch. All teas available as iced.

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Very cozy, cute place to get tea and a snack.

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Expensive , but pleasant way to spend time

Published 7 years ago

Think Teavanna but local and much much better. It's pretty good. Great service that is very knowledgeable. That being said, it's overpriced for what it is. If you are a tea snob than this may be heaven for you. I love tea but I am not interested in the large variety of teas that they offer. I gave it 4 stars instead of 3 because they are a local business that is steadily improving their overall quality.

Published 7 years ago

I love this place. It's bustling enough for a social meet, and secluded enough for those days you need to knock out assignments. I love it!!

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The girls were very accommodating to my step dad who had just left hospital. They took his order over the phone and sent me in to get it. I was rather surprised that with selling hot and iced teas they do NOT have lemon. Thought that was a gicen, like sugar and cream at a coffee shop. I'd be a return cst and so will my step dad

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Very knowledgeable staff

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Very friendly and welcoming staff- tried the jasmine and strawberry lavender fields. Both were top notch!!! Also really enjoyed the strawberry lemon scone (and I do not like scones).

Had a bunch of gluten free snacks too!!

Published 7 years ago

The selection of tea is amazing! The scones are huge! The employee was really nice. It’s a quiet little place in a nice location. I love everything about this place. Will come back to study next time.

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The best selection of teas around! Very nice atmosphere and kind & knowledgeable staff. Love this spot ❤️

Published 7 years ago

Friendly staff that let us smell any of the teas before ordering.

Published 7 years ago

Great atmosphere

Published 7 years ago

Very smooth quiet tea shop, an excellent variety of tea

Published 7 years ago

One of the managers can be a little rude to young people who come in, and it always irritates me. The kids are alright, man! Let 'em live! Overall, this place is great, and most of the employees are really delightful. I buy all my bulk tea from them. Try the pistachio pu'erh!

Published 7 years ago

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SocraTea is a delightful place run by delightful people. My partner started going there and I picked her up a couple times, and even though I wasn't really into tea, I tried some. It was fantastic. Seriously, in short order, one of their green teas (the China Gunpowder) has basically replaced coffee for me, and I feel so much better than I did before. If you like tea, you should really go there. If you don't like tea, you should go anyway and let them try to change your mind.

Published 7 years ago

The tea is fantastic.

Published 7 years ago

Wow!!! All tea lovers must come here. Great, knowledgeable staff. A little off the beaten path, but worth getting a bit lost for!

Published 8 years ago

The atmosphere is great. Friendly service and very helpful. Amazing selection. Definitely try the goji berry smoothie.

Published 8 years ago

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Quiet and peaceful establishment great variety of teas

Published 8 years ago

I absolutely love the layout. I appreciate how spacious it is so I can comfortably do my homework and not have to worry about others trying to sit with me. I passed up another cafe because they only had 4 tables. I also like the height ratio in my chair to the table top. That is extremely important to me in order to be comfortable. I can't stand sitting somewhere and feel that I am below the table. This place is great and it's quite and the atmosphere fits my soul. Some green lives (plants) would be nice, next time I'll try the food.

Published 8 years ago

Great teas and snacks/sandwiches. A good place to come and study or read quietly. This would also be a good place for quiet group meetings.

Published 8 years ago

Quaint, picturesque, off-the-beaten-path, beautiful place to enjoy a variety of teas and deserts (some vegan).

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Lovely atmosphere and ambiance! Spectacular service and great selection of teas!

Published 8 years ago

Awesome staff, vibe, items for purchase, and of course tea!

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Cute place, good tea.

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Tea!!!

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Great tea - in a cup, or to purchase in bulk. Great atmosphere and really kind and helpful employees.

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No ear buds needed! Nice spot for those wanting a place where you can actually read a book in peace without the normal distractions and volume of most coffee/tea spots in the area. Tea is brought to you and steeped properly. Couldn't ask for anything more in a place like this.

Published 8 years ago

Great selection of delicious teas and snacks. Their daily special is usually worth trying.

Published 8 years ago

Locally owned, cozy tea cafe. The employees are very knowledgeable about their products. You can purchase just a cup, buy in bulk, or do a tasting with a group.

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LOVE THIS PLACE. WISH IT WAS WALKING DISTANCE FROM HOME. IT'S ON MY FAVORITE THINGS LIST!!!!

Published 8 years ago

I'm so glad there's finally a tea shop of this caliber in the city. Fantastic selection and milieu.

Published 8 years ago

Perfect place for tea. So many selections. A real hole in the wall type place!

Published 8 years ago

Excellent selection, helpful staff, and good prices

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So tasty and cute place

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Tons of tea options

Published 8 years ago

Very nice tea selection. Parking is bad.

Published 8 years ago

A great basement Tea shop with the best service in Midtown, I would suggest the Ginger Turmeric!

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Aptly described as Tea n' tea. Since this place is a cultural explosion in Midtown Detroit.

Published 9 years ago

Great environment and the Wi-Fi is very fast. Remember to support the place if you work here to keep it open.

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Great tea house in the heart of the city!

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This tea shop is nestled in the basement of an old building, and boasts a cozy, cheery interior. There are many varieties of tea, and the employees are happy to describe the flavors and let you smell the tea before you pick it. The shop is decorated with the wares of local artists, and there is a variety of seating, whether you want a big table to spread out some work on, a little table for two, or a couple of armchairs. There are even some kid toys to occupy your little ones while you chat with your friends. It's not too busy, and a great place to go read, write, or chat over some tea. I recommend!

Published 10 years ago

Good atmosphere and wide tea selection. Quality local art, a great community space!

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Absolutely love this place! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff!

Published 10 years ago

great place to spend some slow-down time

Published 10 years ago

Absolutely the best. Meg, the owner, has done a wonderful job creating a "Best in Class" Tea shop. Now I don't have to travel to Ann Arbor to get my loose teas. Love it!

Published 10 years ago

Great quiet place to just hangout alone or meet up at with a group. They have a great selection of tea as well as lot of delicious pastries.

Published 11 years ago

Awesome tea room! Great service and great employees!

Published 11 years ago

I love SocraTea! I stumbled upon it during Noel Night last weekend, and today I went there to study. It's a nice chill, quiet atmosphere. Their tea is also delicious, and there were free samples of the tea of the day today. The customer service is great.

Published 11 years ago