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February 2024 by Morgan Welsh
The owner told me that she has been living in Monterey for 25 years and plans to move to the east coast to be closer with her children and grandchildren. I wish her good fortune with the big move ?It was wonderful to shop here before the store closes. I purchased some jewlery for my mom's 60th birthday coming up. The pieces were created by an artist who lives in Northern California. Also, I purchased a matcha tea set, white porcelain tea pot, and a set of 5 tea cups for loose leaf.
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October 2023 by raquelestelag
Beautiful store! Full of gorgeous vintage items, art, fabrics, sweets, and incredible tea. The proprieter is very sweet and helpful and answered all my many questions. I felt so sad I had a flight to catch because I would have loved to spend more time there.
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September 2023 by Wendy Fields
Cha-Ya is a perfect place to grab a cup of tea to go, buy looseleaf tea for home preparation and find a gift for anyone.
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August 2023 by Debbie S.
Our once a year visit to Monterey for our anniversary must include a visit to Cha-ya. I'm always so glad the store is still there. She always has unique Japanese items. The owner is so sweet and now she has a helper who is just as sweet! Love this store!
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June 2023 by Julia T.
This place is such a cute find! There are so many unique and beautiful pieces that I have never seen before. There is a wide variety of teas and matchas as well as fun china sets! The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable about the items, I loved going here!
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May 2023 by Kyuwon Han
The owner was very friendly, and the store has a lot of beautiful antiques. The tea served here is probably the most authentic japanese Tea you can get in California.
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February 2023 by Mei Chi Siu
My husband and I went to Monterey for a couple of days back in late 2021. We walked to site seeing around and found this lovely little shop selling unique pieces of Japanese themed items. Bought a lamp shade and some tea leaves. The owner was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
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January 2023 by Rose G.
Wow, what a great find this was in Monterey! We were eating at Siamese Bay across the street and saw this place from the window, and we're like we def gotta stop by - and glad we did! We walked into the shop and saw so many beautiful and cute things, plus could smell yummy tea. One part of the store has a lot more beautiful antique type things, which are a bit more expensive (fell in love with these beautiful gold sewn pillows but they were a bit out of my price range), but you can understand why - though there are still some great finds and prices among the antiques (can get cups and things for more reachable prices). The other side of the store has cute and more new things that are more affordable - there are pretty asian cards, cite earrings, incense, scarves, cute tea snacks, beautiful paper cranes that I think the store owner folds herself, and cute tea cups and other tea accessories. I ended up buying a single paper crane (so beautiful), a three chain paper crane wall hanging (also beautiful and has a lovely saying on it that the store owner kindly explained its meaning), and some yummy Japanese tea cake snacks. My bf got some tea to go and loved it as well. The store owner was also so lovely and kind, and so helpful. I will def be back next time I'm in Monterey! Make sure you check out this place yourself!
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July 2022 by Ruby Lopez
Wonderful and pleasant store keeper with superb service. A wide collection of beautiful tea sets and Japanese antiques and outerwear. I would love to come again soon!
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January 2022 by Vanessa Stacy Valenzuela Berumen
I visited the shop a while ago, and I had a wonderful time. The artworks and teas are lovely. I bought the cutest cat mug, one of my favorites! Cha-ya is a captivating shop to visit, and it introduces one to Japanese culture. I am thankful that Cha-ya shares its culture with the Monterey Bay Area! I recommend this shop.
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January 2022 by Anna B.
Cute little tea shop in Monterey. It's marked as the best matcha in Monterey (like actual matcha the tea not a latte). The shop also has a lot of gifts and trinkets that are beautiful and the tea was very delicious!
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May 2021 by Elizabeth Woodard
Wonderful selection of greatest hits from Japan - tea, tea pots and sets, jewelry, scarfs, clothing, and the odd antique or few!
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November 2020 by A R
The best ceremonial grade Matcha! The owner is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Gifts are great too!
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September 2020 by Amelia Murphy
Cha-ya really is a hidden gem and one of my favorite shops in Monterey! In addition to wonderful teas from Japan, there is a great selection of homewares, unique gifts, cards, items by local artists, incense, jewelry, and Japanese antiques. You can tell the shop is carefully and thoughtfully curated: every item is elegant and special. And, the lovely ladies that own the shop are so helpful and will always make you feel welcome!
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March 2020 by Bianca Duvall
All sorts of teas and Mitsuko was nice!
