Blue Willow Tea is a cozy Berkeley tea shop and tea house created for people who love discovering the world through tea. With a rotating selection of over 50 ethically sourced teas—from vibrant Japanese shincha to aged shou puerh—we bring together carefully sourced leaves, thoughtful preparation, and a welcoming community space where every cup tells a story.
Founder and owner, Ali Roth, has been exploring the world of tea since 2007, building relationships with small-scale farmers and innovative growers to bring exceptional, sustainably sourced teas to Blue Willow Tea.
“My personal tea journey has been WILD and has taken me around the world for the past 15 years.. I’ve learned to really appreciate how each person interacts with tea differently and how the tea, in turn, adapts and affects us all in unique ways. Every tea has a story to tell; are you ready to listen?”
—Ali Roth
Boss Lady of Blue Willow Tea