EL TALLER DE TE
Although world renowned as a premium coffee producer and exporter, Colombia and in this case Bogota specifically, has also successfully delved into the other form of liquid caffeine, tea.
On a quiet residential street in the Chapinero neighborhood you'll find the peaceful and idyllic Taller de Te, a tea oasis in the heart of the big city. The decor is what I would call hipster chic - soft woods, colorful hexagon tiles, a mix of old school and midcentury furniture, eclectic tea cups and artwork, and bohemian patterned pillows & cushions. Through to the back is a small garden courtyard with a handful of tables and chairs, trees and small plants, and more color. Clearly, I'm a bit enamored with this place.
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The menu is extensive, featuring white teas, green teas, black teas, oolong teas, rooibos, chai, infusions, and more. They also have some snacks and pastries and a selection of chocolates to complement the teas. I opted for a tea tasting of 3 Colombian infusions, each distinctly unique and produced with local ingredients. The first was a fruity infusion, followed by an herbal infusion that included the coca leaf, and lastly a somewhat cinammony and peppery infusion meant to help clear my (at the time) slightly sick throat. With a good wifi connection and friendly tea makers, I found this a great place to spend a quiet morning getting some work done.
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