It’s no secret that Sonoma County loves its coffee — you’re never far from an artisan brew here. But for those who favor leaves over beans, it can sometimes be a bit harder to get your hot drink fix. To aid our fellow tea-lovers, we’ve rounded up 10 favorite places for a cuppa.
Tea & Trumpets, Sonoma County
In 2014, Mark Bowden left the corporate world and founded Tea & Trumpets, selling organic loose leaf to share his love of a soothing cup of quality tea. The online shop offers an expansive catalog, from an energizing yerba maté (without the jitters) to the tropical Hawaiian Breeze (ideal for iced tea). A Tea of the Month club delivers three 1-ounce samples monthly for the curious drinker. Tea & Trumpets can also be found at farmers markets, cafes and specialty grocers throughout Sonoma County. 707-799-7188, tea-and-trumpets.com
The Taste of Tea, Healdsburg
This family-owned tea room offers a wide selection of premium loose-leaf teas from Japan, China and Taiwan, alongside Japanese comfort food, including ramen, udon and rice bowls. There’s also a selection of matcha drinks, tea lattes and boba teas. Fun tea creations include the deep-green Matcha Gotcha with lavender syrup, coconut milk and tapioca pearls; the comforting Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte with roasted hojicha green tea, oat milk and brown sugar; and the refreshing Green Tea Shrub with housemade green tea, ginger, honey, cinnamon, Meyer lemon and club soda. 109 North St., Healdsburg, 707-431-1995, thetasteoftea.com
Russian River Tea Company, Healdsburg
Inside this woman-owned boutique, more than 100 teas line the walls beside mugs, honey and infusers. The selection ranges from classic black teas to inventive house blends. The salted caramel chai is a cozy pick-me-up — black tea blended with caramel, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel and a touch of mole spice. For those who like their tea fruity, try the Mango Tango tisane tea featuring sweet mango, papaya, pineapple and strawberry bits blended with hibiscus and blue cornflower petals. Complimentary samples are offered daily. 336 Center St., Healdsburg, 707-395-0857, russianriverteaco.com
A’Roma Roasters Coffee & Tea, Santa Rosa
Located in Santa Rosa’s historic Railroad Square, this roastery serves up coffee, tea and live music on Saturday afternoons. Tea offerings include the Mate Carnival blend, combining roasted mate, rooibos, almonds, cocoa hulls and flower petals, and a warmly spiced Honeybush Chai with notes of ginger, cinnamon and cardamom. 95 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-576-7765, aromaroasters.com
Tea Room Café, Petaluma
A few minutes west of downtown Petaluma, this quaint cafe pairs country-inspired meals and seasonal sweets with a thoughtful tea menu. The Maddie Palmera — a mango iced tea take on the Arnold Palmer — is especially refreshing on a hot day, while the chai tea latte has the right amount of spice to warm you up when it rains. 316 Western Ave., Petaluma, 707-765-0199, tearoomcafe.com
Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co., Petaluma
At this industrial-style cafe, burlap sacks of coffee beans and the scent of fresh roasting create an atmosphere that feels equal parts workshop and neighborhood living room, especially when guests play jaunty tunes on the piano. Alongside coffee blends from all over the globe, the shop carries a broad selection of loose-leaf teas, including the subtly sweet Madame Butterfly with green sencha leaves, peach bits and sunflower petals; and the rich Lapsang Souchong, a black tea processed over a pine and cypress wood fire, resulting in a robust, smoky flavor. 212 Second St., Petaluma, 707-763-2727, petalumacoffee.com
Muir’s Tea Room, Sebastopol
Housed in a charming Victorian in downtown Sebastopol, this tea room draws inspiration from Scottish-American naturalist John Muir. It offers both Scottish and English tea services, as well as seasonal, plant-based lunch menus and holiday tea events. Among the more popular blends are Queens Rose Garden, with warm vanilla and sweet rose notes, and Enchanted Forest, a green tea with mellow sencha and spicy mate, mingled with hints of almond and Black Forest cherry cake. Housemade creamers include oat, coconut and macadamia milk. 330 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 707-634-6143, muirstearoom.com
Patisserie Angelica, Sebastopol
This Parisian-style bakery is known as much for its pastries as for its West County High Tea service. Offered 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, the experience includes a choice of fine teas from Mariage Frères and an assortment of housemade finger sandwiches and heavenly pastries. Reservations are required. 6821 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol, 707-827-7998, patisserieangelica.com
Two Trees Tea House, Occidental
This west county tea house has cultivated a loyal following for its serene atmosphere and welcoming tea services. The menu focuses on single-origin black, red, white, green and oolong teas prepared in a gaiwan in accordance with traditional Chinese brewing method Gong Fu Cha. Highlights include the Jing Mai Empress Oolong, with notes of crème brûlée and toasted hazelnut, and the Siliguri Sanctuary Black tea, layered with papaya and green peppercorn. Community tea services are offered on a sliding-scale basis. 3597 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, twotreesteahouse.com
Duncans Mills Tea Shop, Duncans Mills
Tucked into a small outdoor marketplace off Highway 116, this tea shop stocks a wide assortment of loose-leaf blends, from traditional English Breakfast and Earl Grey to more playful options like Orange Cookie Chai and Ruby Lemon Mint. The shelves are also lined with whimsical teaware, such as teapots shaped like cats and lighthouses. 25185 Main St., Duncans Mills, 707-865-9063, duncansmillsteashop.com
