American Tea Room

At American Tea Room in Downtown's Arts District, it all boils down to technology. This modern tea house is the only spot in California (and one of just three in America) to boast the bkon brewing system, capable of brewing the perfect cup of tea in 60 seconds. Belly up to the in-store bar to sample from the unrivaled selection of teas, including bestselling flavors such as Earl Grey Shanghai, Nirvana and Martinique, all hand-picked by owner David Barenholtz during his regular tea explorations around the globe.