The Coast

Being the sole tea lover among your coffee-drinking friends is tough.“Can I get a matcha latte?” you ask innocently, while the barista looks at you as if you have three heads. It might feel as though some cafes only sell jet-black beverages with three shots of espresso—but not World Tea House! You won’t find “roll up the rim” contests or turquoise paper cups, but you will find pumpkin spice chai, lemon verbena and a green tea that tastes just like a pear. Um, David who?!