The teahouse serves and sells 100 verities of teas from around the world, and also includes a retail store area with teaware to complement the experience of tea. The teahouse features an extensive tea based menu to meet customer’s diverse preferences, beyond traditional tea service, it prepares tea latte’s, bubble tea, and iced teas. In addition to the beverage menu, it has fast become a place where locals meet to have delicious vegetarian, organic and fresh dishes inspired by tea cultures, including vegan and raw items. This beautifully community gathering place is open seven days a week, and features weekly live entertainment by local artists. Customers regularly enjoy free wireless internet access, a collection of tea and children’s books, and table games, while they experience a slower pace. “Infusions is one of the best places in the entire Bay Area to purchase tea, in part because all the products are organic and in part because the owner is a knowledgeable buyer who sources excellent teas.” When the teahouse opened, “it struck an immediate chord with locals and has since become one of the most intimate public gathering spots in all of west county.” (Press Democrat, Mouthful, July 2008) The business started in 2003, operating as a small retail store specializing in organic loose-leaf tea & teaware. After two years, it moved to a new location to expand operations as a teahouse. The 1250 square foot location is nicely situated in downtown, in a busy shopping center, a few doors down from whole foods market. The rent is $1,750/month. The land lord will negotiate terms and options directly with new tenant, to accommodate buyer’s needs. Strength & opportunities The teahouse has been in operation in the current location for two years, producing a positive cash flow, with great opportunity for growth. With close to 100 organic loose-leaf teas, the teahouse has fast gained reputation for a source of high quality tea, and gathered a loyal following. While it has already established a website promoting it’s wide selection of teas, and regularly ship orders to customers, there is a great opportunity for developing it’s web presence with full shopping capabilities. It has also established itself as a wholesaler of fine teas, supplying restaurants, spas, and specialty shops. There is enormous potential in the expansion of the current highly respected tea distribution sector of the business. With a growing interest in tea, there is also great demand by patrons for a tea education program, conducting tea tastings, and classes surrounding the many facets of tea. Hours & staffing Open Monday through Thursday 9am to 8pm; Friday 9am to 10pm; Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm. Owners will be required to work a total of 40 hours per week. There are 7 other part time employees, including a food prep person, with the oldest on working at the teahouse for close to 3 years. Facilities & equipment There is indoor seating for 35, and outside seating for 7. The health department certified kitchen includes 3 refrigerators, a freezer, a convection oven, a tea brewer machine, and hot water towers. A computer, and stereo system. The sale includes all name & logo rights, customer lists, tea sourcing and supplier information. Sale price is $165,000 + inventory. Owner is selling due to family relocation. For more information call 707-481-8479.