Souvia Tea

Phoenix, United States

4.8

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 602-938-1216
Website:
www.souvia.com
Address:
15414 N 7th St Ste 8, Phoenix, AZ, 85022
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Good for Working
Yes

Today

Today 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Phoenix) 11:05 Friday, 20 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Souvia is the Valley’s award winning, original tea tea source. Selected as «Best in Valley» in 2011, «Best Mom and Pop» in 2009 and «Best of Phoenix» in 2008 Souvia carries over 140 loose leaf tea, herbals, rooibos and more in a contemporary European style setting. Take teas home to brew or let us make it for you hot or iced to stay or go.

Want to learn more? Take one of our regular classes like Tea 101 or Cooking with Tea.

History

Established in 2005.

The idea for the tea shop was born in the Spring of 2004 on a

two hour hike that lasted six hours while we were a bit lost in

the Maverick Mountains south of Prescott, Arizona with our black

lab Hagrid. Even with a GPS, a simple wrong turn on a jeep trail

led us on an arduous path up and down a series of ridge lines.

During the hike Kerstin hashed out her concept for the stores.

Bret did the mental math on what it would take to get up and

going and we both debated the various aspects of the store.

We finally ended up back in a small café where we hashed out an

approach over dinner. We began incrementally building the

business model and visited tea rooms and retail establishments

in Germany, Austria, China and Japan for inspiration. The first

store opened on January 7, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Meet the Business Owner

Kerstin W.

Business Owner

Olivia Wingert is Specialty Tea Institute Level III certified.

Olivia’s passion for tea dates back to her childhood in

Germany where tea is a big part of the culture. Prior to Souvia,

Olivia was in international banking where she gained

presentation experience with a wide range of international

clients. Olivia’s easy going style and grasp of the subject

matter make her classes a pleasure. Kerstin has been invited to

speak for groups ranging from the World Tea Expo, Channel 8

KAET, to Paradise Valley Community College to the American

Heart Association. She has been an invited guest on «Sonoran

Living», «Good Morning Arizona», «The Pat McMahon Show» and

featured in several Arizona Republic Articles

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20 reviews of Souvia Tea

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Place rating: 5
Tucson, AZ
This place offers a huge selection of tea! They have places to sit so you can enjoy your tea with friends. The service was amazing and genuinely nice. Will definitely come back again!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Local business owner who is passionate about tea. I love this place! Try angels kiss for a yummy iced tea! I buy in bulk and make at home.
Place rating: 3
Glendale, AZ
Good jasmine pearl green tea. I like tea with honey or agave and asked for either and did not have it and got an iced green tea and grainy sugar does not mixed well in iced tea. Please carry honey or agave to sweeten hot or iced tea.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Been here a few times as it’s near my grandmother’s house.
It blows teavana (or whatever the mall place is called) out of the kettle.
One of the main pro’s are the kind, attentive, knowledgeable staff, who are more than happy to walk you through the teas or provide you with a perfectly brewed cup.
I highly recommend this place for both tea and staff!
It’s in a a parking lot full of all sorts of stores, but the atmosphere inside is awesomely calming. It’s a quiet-​type place, which is absolutely lovely and one of the main reasons i like it here, stopping by whenever i can.
I’m very grateful that it’s not like starbucks or other coffee/​tea houses where hipsters type loudly on their old-​fashioned type writers, twist their mustaches, and sigh in derision.
This place will suit you whether you just want to sample some tea as a newbie or you’re a well-​versed tea aficionado.
They can brew you hot or cold teas or sell you loose leaf teas. They even have tea-​accessories. You can even just stop by for a free sample of those they have out.
Just give it a try!
And, If you go for a cold brewed tea like i typically do with these hot summers, I can tell you that it’s less expensive than the other tea houses around for a nice big ol’ to-​go cup of it.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I feel like I’m walking in a spa when I come here. The tea is amazing & brewed fresh right before your eyes!
I’ve been there twice just this week. It’s definitely my go to tea place now. This place makes me forget about coffee, so glad my friend told me about it! Love! Love! Love!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
This place has more tea offerings than you could imagine! I have to admit I was a little overwhelmed walking into this place; I don’t know much about tea. The staff was very helpful in my tea selection. I essentially told them some of my likes and dislikes and they pointed out about ½ dozen options they thought I’d enjoy and got them each out for me to smell. You can tell a lot about how a tea is going to taste by the smell of the leaves I learned. I smelled 3 before they brought one out that I instantly fell in love with the scent; Nutalicious it was called. It was like a hazelnut dream :) I asked for it hot, but they can also do them iced too. They are well educated here and will let you know if the tea is served best hot or cold.
So if you are looking for a nice afternoon event; give this tea shop a try. It’s not very large inside with only a few tables and 1 table outside but even if you have to take your tea to go; it’s worth it. I bet this would make a great first-​date location… a nice hot tea can be enjoyed over about an hour — a perfect get-​to-​know you timeframe.
They also sell some great tea accessories, snacks and I think gift baskets too.
Thanks Souvia — I’ll be back.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Great place for an herbal cup of tea, small and quaint, very relaxing atmosphere. As soon as you walk in the aroma of the teas take my breath away. They usually have samples of teas of the day normally two and I enjoy sampling while I’m ordering. My favorite it loose leaf herbals such as Relaxation, Echinacea, Tranqilitea, Chamomile, Lemon Balm… and many more.
Highly recommended and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable.
Place rating: 4
Gilbert, AZ
Great place for high quality loose leaf teas! More of a place to buy your tea to brew at home, not really a hang out spot. Lots of classic and rare and flavored teas to choose from.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
More loose teas than you could ever try. Also a nice selection of loose herbs. They have all varieties green, black etc, flavored and more vegetal. You can have them hot or iced and take some loose tea home to enjoy. One of my favorites is Sonoran Chili Chocolate.
Place rating: 4
Phoenix, AZ
I love Souvia! Just walking in to a calming environment like this is so pleasant within itself! I love the staff, too! There was a girl named Jamie who was a complete doll, although I’m not sure if she works there anymore. This fantastic, LOCAL, loose-​leaf tea place fits all of my tea needs. Any tea drinker, or any non-​tea drinker, should try this place once.
The amount of tea and the knowledge of the baristas is astounding. They have hundreds of types at all times, and have a fantastic seasonal collection as well. Tea can cure just about anything! I would gladly pay $ 4 for a giant iced tea from here over Starbucks any day. Haha, anyway, I really do love coming here and as I’m writing this, I know I should go today!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I am so glad to find a local tea shop to buy some lovely loose leaf teas. The teas I bought here are superb! And the staff is so warm and helpful. The owner, Olivia, is a wonderful lady. I was able to get an amazing Earl Grey (my fave) and try a twist on that classic, The Grey Duchess. I think The Grey Duchess is my new favorite! I also got a sample of another black tea, now need to go back to buy a full bag!
Some reviewed had negative things to say about the atmosphere, but I found it rather cozy. The style is modern and simple, but not sterile.
Place rating: 5
Portland, ME
North Phoenix is kind of a pain to drive to, but it’s worth it to get tea at Souvia. They’re not really set up as a tea room — seating is minimal and they have no snacks or wifi — but they have a great selection and good service, and it’s good for reading quietly or carry out. The staff know about tea, and they’re set up with three water pots for teas that need different temperatures to steep. Best place to get tea in Phoenix, no contest.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I am updating my review after receiving great customer service! I purchased a few items on Souvia’s online store with my gift certificate and later received a call about my order. While on the phone I told the owner of my confusion with the gift certificate situation. The next day she called me to let me know she spoke with her husband (the other owner) and that they would send me a gift card to use in store in exchange for the online gift certificate. Yay! I have never had a store owner call me before. She went above and beyond to make sure I was a happy customer. Thanks, Souvia!
Place rating: 5
Glendale, AZ
This place is great. I recently was told that I have high blood pressure and came to souvia looking for a natural response. Turns out they had just created a blend that is perfect for my issue.
Customer service and knowledge of product was flawless. All of the necessary items to brew tea are on site and clearly marked and described.
I couldn’t be happier with my visit. Great local shop with a new customer for sure.
Place rating: 5
Glendale, AZ
Amazing tea selection. Great staff. Fair prices. And just a perfect hangout. If you want to go in and try a cup of tea they will brew you anything from the store (even the «gold tins»). If you buy at least 100g after tasting the tea, you get a discount. That darned deal worked well since we walked out with 100g of some high end black tea.
My wife loves the gingerbread blend and I’m a fan of the pumpkin. But there are plenty of great unflavored teas and all of the gear you could imagine to brew it.
Place rating: 5
Goodyear, AZ
I am no longer a Teavana tea drinker! Souvia is what Teavana hopes to be for sure. And it’s local!
When I walked in, I was immediately greeted with way more tins of fresh loose leaf tea than that other place, ahem, could ever hope for. The owner happened to be the one there when I came in on a weekday. She was incredibly helpful, sweet, and informative.
I absolutely loved being able to smell the different teas I was interested in without having to rush, like at that other place. She gave me recommendations based on the few teas that I had her pull out for me.
What’s ever better about Souvia? They have café tables and chairs with super relaxing spa-​type music playing. This is what I have always wanted about a tea place like Teavana. Souvia also sells different types of tea wares like brewers, to-​go mugs, and more… but at about half the cost of that other place. Ahem.
They have a daily tea out for sampling as well as honey to sweeten it with.
I bought 50 g of Angel’s Kiss (a popular tea the past 8 years they have been open), Pacific Rim, and Gluehwine as well as my own brewer. There was actually a sale going on so I got the brewrer, 2 of the 50g teas, and 2 tins for $ 29.95. Score! When you spend $ 20, you also get to take a sample baggy of tea… you pick it out of a little basket Souvia keeps.
I can’t wait to go back!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I have bought loose leaf tea for years and this is definitely my favorite place in Phoenix. The staff are friendly and helpful and their selections of tea are incredible and are very affordable. They have a menu of all of their available teas that can be served iced or hot in the store or bagged to bring home.
Place rating: 5
Burbank, Los Angeles, CA
I first heard the word about this tea joint in North Phoenix only a few days ago. Since I recently moved relatively close, I felt compelled to venture on over and give it a whirl. Boy, am I glad I did.
Upon stepping foot in the front door, I was warmly greeted by friendly staff & was instantly eased into a state of tranquility thanks to a combo of delightful aroma from the tea leaves & soothing tunes playing just at the perfect decibel level. (You can actually hear yourself think)
Before I knew it, the staff was asking what I was into tea-​wise and started rattling off some delicious-​sounding teas based on the little info I revealed. The one that caught my eye immediately was the Pu-​Erh Ginger and that’s the one I went with. (Snap judgement knows best)
I decided to get it over ice, considering it was hotter than Africa outside. It was nothing short of amazing and just what the doctor ordered. (Trust me, I’m no doctor)
Having thoroughly enjoyed the best tea my taste buds have experienced since I can remember, I decided to get 50 grams of the Pai Mu Tan white tea to go. (Once again, instinct reigns supreme)
That was that. Euphoria ensued.
**Note: I am due back there in the morning to meet with a friend, but I just couldn’t wait another day to check this place out. Being impatient finally paid off.
Place rating: 5
Glendale, AZ
We come in here once or twice a year (usually on Black Friday) and every time I wonder why we don’t come more often. One of my very favorite local places. The employees are always helpful and friendly, even when the place is busy. If you don’t know much about tea they will happily teach you and they often have classes about tea and herbs. If you give them an idea of what you like they will pull out container after container of tea for you to smell, and you’ll think you’ve died and gone to olfactory heaven. And I have to say, once you’ve tried loose leaf tea, you might never go back to tea bags again.
I don’t know about their selection of the really high-​end stuff, but for midrange tea this is the place to go. They have a good selection of black teas (flavored and plain), red, white, green, and oolong teas. You can get any loose leaf tea in 50, 100 or 250 gram bags. Prices range from about $ 5.99/50g for their holiday specials on up. If you have a hard time committing you can even get sample bags (enough for a cup or two) for $ 2. The employees will tell you all about how to brew your tea and they sell all sorts of tea paraphernalia (tins, steeping cups, teapots).
In addition to selling loose leaf tea, this place is also a tea shop. For $ 3.99 they will brew you a hot or cold pot of any tea that they sell. You can either drink it there or take it to go. There are 2 tables and a couple of cushy chairs inside and a few outside. The complaints about the seating being a bit spartan are justified, but they’re comfortable as far as they go. They definitely focus more on selling tea than on brewing it there. Still, the brewing is a great way to try a higher-​end tea without committing to buying a bag. If we lived closer I’m sure we would be here more often since $ 3.99 is a pretty good deal for a pot of tea to share. More affordable (and fewer calories) than Starbucks, and a nicer environment to boot.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Best place to get loose leaf tea in Phoenix, and I have tried every other place I can find. Only down side is they only have 1 location now, but they do shipping if you can’t make the long trek.
The offer tea classes and a reward program :)