Ok first - this is my second time at the Issaquah store. But, this time I had a bit more time, so I had a cup of tea. The person helping hand picked the tea I would have based on my description just like a good wine sommelier would pick a wine, and darnit - it was amazing! And she added the beet rock sugar - and just wow! Love that it gently sweetens without overpowering. I left with 4 2oz bags of hand picked tea choices (I mean come on, Winnie The Poo & Caramel Too Black Tea and Rose Marzipan Black Tea just HAD to come home, right??) and 2 bags of beet root sugar... which she suggested melting 1:1 with water, bc its easier to control the sweetness when its liquid.
Y'all... just go and have the best time!! It's not overpriced and corporate: its friendly, personal, low-key, high-class and super delicious. And they take the time to talk to you (if you want!) and give suggestions, help and direction if you need it.... and you might be they have HUNDREDS of teas to choose from.