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This is so long overdue. And to think I’ve been waiting for this place to open. So it finally did one rainy day the first week of February. Vite Lavie is not your usual tea house. First of all, they don’t have dress-up tea parties. And they don’t have afternoon tea. But what they do offer is a comfy hang-out while you enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea.

Concocted by (handsome) college buddies from Ohio, the pair did a study and chose Atlanta for their new venture. After graduation, they packed their bags and moved here. Another study and they landed in Alpharetta.

Vite Lavie offers a great selection of loose tea leaves including those from China, Japan, India, and elsewhere. They have my favorite Silver Needle and the usual, green, black, Earl Grey, and English Breakfast to name a few, plus a handful of other exotic ones. Once you make your selection, the tea barista (aka owner guy) will brew you a perfect (big) cup of tea using the right temperature and the correct implements. The cup is monstrous and I would say, it’s all of 20 ounces.

If tea isn’t your thing, they do offer smoothies that are also tea-based. Sorry, but no sodas here. If you’re feeling a little famished and need something to go with your tea, then check-out the pastry case for goodies from Joli Kobe bakery. Plans for serving sandwiches are on its way and I can’t wait. Nightly live music is also on the horizon.

For now, Vite Lavie is a great hangout. The atmosphere is serene, while the comfy couches are so inviting. With wifi available and just about anything you need (see owner guys), people are not gonna want to leave.

Insider tip:
Teas average $4. Ask the owner guys for anything you need, chances are, they can get it for you.

The scoop:
Vite Lavie
9945 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Phone: 770-442-5011

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