Our Story

My heart broke when my favorite cafe shut down.

It was a place where I hung out with my friends, complained with co-workers, or where I met Hinge dates

At the same time I was burning out from my morning coffees and energy drinks chasing the NY dream

& that’s when “cha” (or tea) found me.

REAL tea.

NOT the hot paper cup of boiling water with a side of dirt tea bag that’s give in most cafes.

But real, loose leaf tea, prepare with the right way.

My first cup hit with vibrant, sweet, floral & refreshing light taste.

No jitters, no crash, just FOCUSED energy, calm & balanced.

Tea felt like it met me where I was in my life, a place for intentional energy, while still pursuing a better me.

cha & is not another coffee shop.

we are a modern tea bar, re-energizing ourselves, for any time of the day, every day.

-JC