Forest Tea Bar
Matcha Tea Bar, Fully Vegan, Traditional
100% Vegan
Outstanding for vegans ★ 4.6 (78) · $$$ · Cafe · Tea, Japanese · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the black sesame matcha latte for a perfect balance of nuttiness and matcha richness"
Must-try: latte, matcha latte, bean paste dessert
Praised for: cozy atmosphere, friendly service
Forest Tea Bar specializes in traditional matcha and hojicha drinks with plant-based milks and occasional handcrafted vegan bean paste desserts. Serving small but carefully prepared cups, the venue features outdoor seating and a calm, zen-inspired atmosphere ideal for tea enthusiasts. Located in Berkeley, it is praised for its high-quality matcha varieties like black sesame and genmaicha, though some note premium pricing and smaller portions.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11 AM-6 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 11 AM-6 PM
Saturday 11 AM-6 PM
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2628 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
Vegan Friendliness
iOutstanding for vegans
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