Gryphon's Tea

I love this tea shop! It's a bit out of the way for me to come here from the North Hills, but it's always worth the trip. There are so many spice blend options to choose from and the staff is always very helpful in explaining anything about the teas.The teas are reasonably priced and they have a good variety of options from white, black, rooibos, green, oolong, matcha, etc. You can choose any blend they have and how much you want. I got a few 2 oz bags. Each bag has a specific label for that tea, telling you what is the best temperature to steep the tea at and for how long. I love this!On this trip, I got a snickerdoodle rooibos (it smells so good!), cherry rose sencha, and a ginger Peach black tea.If you don't like to make your own tea, they also sell it by the cup too!

Every single tea we bought was either tasteless or tasted old/dusty when we got home. They might have issues with quality control when no one buys certain teas for years.The prices were reasonable, the selection was great, the shop looks neat and clean, and for $3, you can get a hot cup of any tea they have. (Not sure if milk/nondairy milk/sugar, etc are available)They have all kinds of spices available too, including hard-to-find ones, like Eyebright. It would've been nice to be able to smell all the teas oneself. Some teas I did smell smelled pretty old. Hygiene and steeping knowledge/ability were concerns with ordering hot tea: the staff way over-handled the tea 'bag', wringing it into a knot for a couple of minutes while chatting, and then dropping the whole thing in the cup of hot water. Then when even after a few minutes the water was still clear, and I mentioned it, the gentleman said that it was supposed to be like that because it was a weak tea. (Not the case.)There wasn't much for teapots or teacups or other paraphernalia - guess they sold out of everything over Christmas.There wasn't anywhere to sit, inside or out.

Fantastic tea shop! Terrific variety, and the owner is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. I've been trying to cut down on caffeine, and she mentioned a rooibos tea; when I said that I really didn't care for the taste of rooibos, she asked me if I knew about green rooibos - and I hadn't. It tastes completely different from red rooibos, and it's the basis of two tea blends that I bought to try - Citrus Rose (lovely, and well balanced) and Lemon Tisane (which is so delicious that I suspect I'll be drinking it daily from now on). As another reviewer mentioned, you can buy any quantity of tea, and each bag is marked with the water temperature and the steeping time that tea requires. (Please realize that this is primarily a shop that sells tea and herbs; it's not a sit down place.)

Everyone is so nice that and the line so long that I thought that I was just ordering the wrong thing. Every single drink I've gotten has been worse than the last. Today was the last straw! I couldn't even force myself to drink it. Just beyond disappointing... On a hot day wanting a cold bevi and getting purple vinegar was terrible. I really tried to like what was being sold (pea kombucha) - but it only got more disgusting with each sip. Moments after I gave up, I watched acouple throw their full cups of the same purple icy drink. The mohito was too bitter and too sweet, ewe. Every flavor combination I've tried has been horrible. Literally everything I have tried from the watery flavorless ice coffee to the miserable shrub is unpalatable. This was my last try - I just can't believe how gross this last one was.

Just moved to Pittsburgh I visited Gryphons back when it was in Lawrenceville had an amazing iced minty tea and took home some fresh teaswhen past a few week later and it was gone BUT I did not know so I shed a tear and moved on BUT then to my great delight just yesterday 3/19I asked yelp for tea on the way to work and up comes Gryphons and it is only .5 miles away WHOOO HOOOOI head overI am warmly greeted by the gal that owns the shop she hears my tale of tea woe now wouldn't you know it this is a bigger lovely shop with seatingand of course all their beautiful teas they also have assorted tea paraphernalia so you can make the perfect cup at homeI left with assorted teas and a new little tea ball called a tadpole (put the tea in) so it can easily steep tea really is so much better then coffee for your head go in ask questions you will love this place

I really thought I'd reviewed them while they were still in Lawrenceville. Oh well. They've been in Bloomfield for several months now and I couldn't be happier.It's a quick walk from my house (not that Lawrenceville was long) and it gives me easier access to get here after work and on the weekends.It also gives me easier access to the best teas around.I simply love all of the choices. Fleur de Mint is my absolute #1 favorite!!!The custom blends are just out of this world delish and make for the best cuppas ever.

This was my second trip to Gryphon's Tea. I pre ordered the packaged tea I wanted ahead of time online. The website is super easy to use and I was able to pay via paypal. When I was in Bloomfield later in the day, I dropped by to pick it up. Only 1 customer is allowed in the store at a time during COVID. Everything was ready to go and I was in and out quick. They also offer a shipping option if you aren't in the area. Parking can be annoying on Liberty but I was able to get a spot right in front when I went. When I left there were several people in line waiting to get in. Glad to see they are doing so well. I really love their tea with my current favorite being the Formosa Oolong. I will be back.

I got a hot matcha latte and love how it's not watered down! My 16oz latte was $4. While I waited, the staff was very friendly and told me about their shop and teas. I would hands down come here over the nearby coffee places. It's a very cozy place, and it feels very much like visiting a friend's home.

I had the pleasure or attending a virtual event and learned about tea (how it's picked, how to brew it, how to store it). The tea tastes amazing, the shop has an amazing collection of flavors and types, and the staff are so knowledgeable. You can call ahead for your order and pick it up at the shop.

Wow! I came in here to pick up something for a Yelp Elite promo however, I stayed for the amazing service, cozy environment and delicious tea. When I walked in, I was greeted with a cheerful Corrin. She was very accommodating and patient with me as she helped me. Later on in my visit, I got to meet Diana the store owner. Both of them were very kind and knowledgeable of their products. The business is very warm inside, it reminds me of a cozy cottage. It definitely does not feel like a business but rather a friend's home inside. I would've never walked in here on my own, but now I think I will more often. I don't know much about tea however, I do know I like it more than coffee. This is the spot to enjoy and learn about the wide variety of teas they have. There are shelves adorned with a wide variety of teas from all over! Additionally, both the people I've encountered at Gryphon's were very kind and easy to talk to. This is the type of business I want to go back and support because the people were very pleasant and went above and beyond to help me enjoy my visit.