Hidden Peak Teahouse

Name: Hidden Peak Teahouse
Address: 1541 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, US
Telephone: (831) 423-4200
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

$$ • Tea, Coffee Shops, Vegan

Hours:
1541 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
(831) 423-4200

About Hidden Peak Teahouse

Hidden Peak Teahouse is a beautiful and relaxing restaurant that offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for reading a book or enjoying a conversation with friends. It is a digital-free zone, providing a chance to disconnect from electronic devices and connect with oneself or others. The restaurant has a vinyl selection and music that enhance the serene environment. The teahouse offers a variety of teas, including Pu'er, that can last for hours, and the staff recommends specific teas like the rose tea. Customers can enjoy sitting out on the patio with a bowl of tea and draw or chat with friends. The space is beautifully decorated in an eclectic pan-Asian hippie spirituality style, with an interesting bookshelf and a curated selection of books and games. The experience includes a library of books and the option to take home leftover tea leaves, and the staff go above and beyond, even sending back forgotten books. The unique pricing includes 16 dollars for the table and additional charges for tea, ranging from 5-23 dollars, with some reviews mentioning that the pricing can be complicated. The tea service uses traditional gongfu methods with small teacups, which some find less comfortable, but the overall experience is highly praised. This intimate and quiet space is perfect for solo visits or groups, where actual attention spans and prolonged in-person interactions can flourish.