Paru Tea Bar
$$La Jolla · San Diego, California
Tea BarTea Shop & RetailJapanese
A San Diego specialty tea company established in 2017 that sources teas directly from farmers and creates original blends. The La Jolla shop focuses on quality loose-leaf teas, teaware, and educational tea experiences including Japanese tea ceremonies.
Known For
- Ceremonial-grade matcha
- Loose-leaf teas from China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam
- Tea tasting experiences
- Japanese tea ceremonies
- Teaware
Menu & Pricing
Full menu ↗Drink service ended August 2024; the shop now offers retail teas and priced educational experiences
Experiences
- Traditional Bowl of Matcha$10Per person, first come, first served. Hand-whisked matcha bowl prepared by a PARU team member; approximately 10-20 minutes, up to 4 people at a time
- Tea Tasting at Bow Hall$260.00Per reservation. Founder-led tasting of up to three seasonal teas in a semi-private tea room; 1-1.5 hours, up to four guests
- Japanese Tea Ceremony—Chado experience led by instructor Morita Sokei; contact for details
Prices from the venue's published menu, verified 2026-08-12. Menus change — confirm with the room.
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