Tea Gets Hot in Austin

Austin's new cup of tea

"...liquid sources of relaxation and caffeination. Whatever the reason, tea is getting hot in Austin...."

Feb. 6, 2009 Food Feature by Lindsey Goodwin

Downtown Coffee Shops for the Tired Tribune Festivalgoer

Or maybe you’re hungover from all the late-night political partying

"...drink. Downtown Austin offers a wide selection of coffee shops that can fuel your political discussions...."

Sept. 13, 2018 Events Post

17 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin

From East Austin to Downtown, here are our favorite cold, creamy treats

"...ice pop flavors like rosé raspberry lychee or Thai tea tres leches, elaborate tropical sundaes, and even a Thai..."

Aug. 10, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

18 Coffee Shops and Cafes in Downtown Austin for When You're On the Go

A caffeine fix is never far away

"...floor of the 13-story SXSW Center. In addition to tea and espresso drinks, menu options include pastries, breakfast tacos,..."

July 23, 2019 Food Post

Pinkies High

Elegant or Funky, Tea Sets Spiff Up Any Decor

"...When most Southerners think of tea, the first thing that comes to mind is a..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Features Feature by Terry Ornelas Woodroffe

Teas for Drinking, Teas for Thinking

Sometimes even a java fiend needs a vacation from coffee

"...Teas for drinking, yes, because that’s what you do with..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Zhi on Ice

Zhi Tea rolls out signature iced tea blends for summer

"...Zhi Tea4607 Bolm, 512/539-0717 Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 11am-4pm; Sun., noon-5pm www.zhitea.com..."

June 21, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Four Flavors of Local Kombucha That Come in Cans

Chill with a can of Greenbelt Kombucha's fermented tea

"...Awards' best pickle in the country," says Booth. This team (Adam Blumenshein, Tim Klatt, Nathan Klatt, and Rick Boucard)..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Battle of the Boba

Which of these four Crescent spots has the best bubble tea?

"...grocer in the Crescent, four of them offer bubble tea. Which bubble tea reigns supreme? In the interest of..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Tapping Into the Kombucha Craze

Local brewers get creative with the ancient tradition of fermenting tea

"...Estimates approximate the origin of kombucha, a fermented tea, to around 2,000 years ago, though the potion's original..."

April 5, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Crescent at North Lamar and Airport Now Offers Unique Asian Dining Options

Long-ignored strip mall gets a makeover

"...revealed that there was a desperate shortage of bubble tea shops in Central Austin, because here, boba abounds...."

Sept. 21, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-file

One man's green issues are another man's Foie Gras Cotton Candy

"...sheet" for specific wild-salmon varieties and dishes… Operation Texas Tea is an afternoon tea on June 8 honoring our..."

May 25, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Review: Bao'd Up

Mueller's new steamed bun shop is hit and miss

"...Like pasta and tortillas and rice, steamed buns are a carb-loaded staple that is deceptively tricky..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Strip Club: Swooning for Vietnamese Food at Chinatown Center

A feast of riches Austin’s OG Asian food hub

"...Chinatown Center is flush with bubble tea shops, jewelry stores, and several nail supplies, one of..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

The Steeping Room (Rosedale)

Pinkies up! The Steeping Room brings its delectable teas and tea sandwiches to Rosedale.

"...From their sublime teas and sandwiches that cover the spectrum from prim to..."

May 3, 2013 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

New & Noteworthy

Jake's Natural Fine Foods

"...sweets are the perfect crunchy nibble with coffee or tea, and I'm always willing to try new ones. Earlier..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

The Clark-Madison brouhaha continues amidst tributes to Mambo John and more.

"...wasn't in New Orleans, it might still be open, instead of being bulldozed out by the lofts...."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column

First Look: Kettle & Brine

A chic new take on culinary retail

"...& Brine aesthetic is a far cry from big-name shops such as Williams-Sonoma or Sur la Table. You won't..."

Nov. 12, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Chill Out at Frozen Rickshaw

Trailer owner makes refreshing Asian treats

"...flock to snow cone stands and local ice cream shops that offer perhaps the best respite from the Austin..."

June 6, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Food-o-File

Austin is drowning in coffee, and the Blue Bonnet Cafe is Still Cookin' After 80 Years

"...We have our bimonthly story meetings in coffee shops for convenience, and when we were gathered around a..."

May 1, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Get your jitters all over Central Texas at these rural coffeeshops.

"...Small town coffee shops across Texas have changed along with the rest of..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

A Good Coffee Shop Is Not That Hard to Find

Finding home in the bottom of a cup

"...didn't know I had the flu. I remember ordering tea and saying, "I feel tired today and a little..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Food Feature by Heidi Meurer

Frozen Dreams

Check out any of these frozen yogurt shops for a cool, tangy treat

"...Barton Springs and South Lamar. Now the two original shops have closed, but Mambo Berry is going strong on..."

June 25, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Campus Hacks: Texas State University

Learn the (Texas) state of all things university with these hacks

"...sweltering Texas heat doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, then you might be in the same anxiety-filled boat..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by May Olvera

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"...coffee shop, idling an afternoon away with a chai tea and a dog-eared copy of Jack Kerouac's hep-caffeinated novel..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

What ARE You Doing for Valentine’s Weekend?

Something special? Nothing at all? “Go away, kid, you bother me” … ?

"...3. Cupid's Cup from Adagio Teas The limited-time Cupid’s Cup from Adagio Teas is a..."

Feb. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Japanese Iced Coffee Might Change Your Daily Grind

Locals warm up to cold-brew trend

"...in the past few years, and while most coffee shops in town now offer cold brew that takes as..."

June 16, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Dripping Springs Keeps Growing, But Can the Dining Scene Keep Up?

Austin real estate pushes restaurateurs beyond city limits

"...by now about Pieous and its attached coffee shop, Pie-é-Tea, where the presence of kouign-amann and Vietnamese coffee on..."

June 9, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Gay Place: Christmas Bacon

Christmas bacon is on the menu at the ND again

"...Tiki Holiday Extravaganza A bizarre bar bazaar with pop-up shops from top shops like Lace With Romance, Miss Mostess,..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...101 by TeaHaus Offering delivery, takeout, curbside pickup daily from 11:30am-9pm. Gift..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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