L T Sue Co Tea Room & Emporium

Specialties

The L.T. Sue Co. Tea Room & Emporium features a variety of over 100 different teas and herbal blends. We also offer culinary creations that go great with your favorite tea.

We are located in downtown Hanford’s China Alley Historic District. China Alley has been designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of «Amerca’s 11 Most Endangered Places.»

History

Established in 2012.

The L.T. Sue Tea Room & Emporium is pleased to present our establishment as a catalyst for revitalizing Hanford’s China Alley, one of «America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.»

We are delighted to offer our patrons an occasion to relax in the moment while enjoying themselves in our peaceful environment amid authentic vestiges of

China Alley’s past.

Please be assured that we source only the finest quality teas from around the world and use the freshest and finest ingredients in our culinary delights.

We respect our environment, support our community assets, and strive to promote a healthy and vibrant downtown.

Twenty percent of our profits directly benefit the restoration and revitalization efforts of Hanford’s China Alley. Your support and patronage is very much appreciated.

Meet the Business Owner

Steve B.

Business Owner

Steve Banister and Arianne Wing were born and raised in Hanford and have a tremendous fondness for what historic downtown has to offer. Arianne’s origins come from a multigenerational family restaurant that survived for 123 years in China Alley and Steve’s roots were cultivated from his father’s 50 plus years in downtown retail.