Dobra Tea

I am from India, have lived in North America for over 10 years hasn't tasted AUTHENTIC Indian CHAI for soo long, this place is a must stop for every India or American who wants to taste authentic Indian CHAI.
Love this place.

What a unique spot! This is such a great vibe for a date or with a group. The presentation is on point and the service is swift. Teas were good. The baked goods were not (besides the bread)

What an awesome find! Stumbled upon it while visiting. I used to live in Asia so this place felt very authentic and comforting. The tea selection was fab.

THE spot for tea aficionados. They have teas from all over the world. They have so many teas they provide a book detailing each one. Light food is also available.

By far this is truly my most favorite and cherished place to visit any time that I am in Asheville. It is a must 👌 Good tea, good service, kind people, awesome relaxing environment. My favorite tea is the Yerba Mate Grande, I would get it everyday if I could.

I have been frequenting dobra tea since they first opened.

Here are all of the things that I love and some tips for ordering.

1. The hummus plate is very very good, and the bread is gluten-free!

2. The miso soup has a much better flavor than your standard miso soup from other restaurants.

3. But the stand out is the raspberry brown butter tea cakes. These are so good that when my children find out that I have been to dobra and did not bring them raspberry brown butter tea, cakes, there is much sadness. They are so delightful and they smell amazing. It’s brown butter goodness! So hard to describe how amazing these are. They’re both at once soft and substantial, sweet and buttery, but not too sweet… they are, in a word, perfect.

4. Have some fun with the tea selection! I know it can be intimidating, but the people who work there can really help you out with what you want. Try something new. Branch out! Here are some fun suggestions.

Touareg. It’s green tea strongly flavored with mint. Touareg tea is served in authentic stainless steel teapot with real Moroccan tea glasses. This is such a special experience.

Clear communication. This one is lovely if you just want something soothing and herbal. “A soothing and mildly warming blend of marshmallow root, licorice root, ginger root, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, fennel and orange peel that nourishes the throat and encourages crystal clear articulation of thought and feeling. Sip on this tisane to sooth a sore throat, alone to explore your inner landscapes or with others to facilitate clear communication.”

Mix something herbal. Ask for a Tulsi basil with a little lavender thrown in and some honey on the side.

Be adventurous and try a pu-er. This is wonderful if you want to sip on the same tea for some time, order some food and relax. The flavor of the tea is changed with each pouring. It is served in a gaiwan with a glass pitcher and bamboo brewing tray.

The atmosphere of dobra is relaxing, while at once being a little bit social as you bump into people that you know. It is centrally located in downtown and is such a treat for us to have.

One of the best experiences of Travel I have had yet!!!! So relaxing enough to sit down and write 10 pages worth of my book ! What an amazing place to sip world teaS!!!

Amazing section of teas, great location and a very chill vibe.

I really love that you can order whole leaf tea served in a steeping kettle so you can steep yourself and enjoy the experience.

The only drawback for me on this particular visit was that it took over 20 minutes to get my order, and they weren’t particularly busy (and others who came in after me were served within 5 minutes).

I’ve been here before with no issues, so I am hopeful that it was an isolated issue with no explanation.

Awesome atmosphere, amazing teas, huge beautiful selection and knowledgeable staff. Loved this place! Will definitely continue to visit here!

They now have bubble tea and herbal teas too! So there's definitely something for everyone, even if your not a tea connoisseur. And if you're unsure, they'll help you pick.

I love it here so much, their tea mixes are always amazing.
Leah is super nice and friendly!!!

I got their new white rose matcha with oat milk and their Shak-tea. Love both so much!
The white rose matcha reminded me of peanut butter cookies.