Asha Tea House
Established 2012. Responsibly-sourced artisan whole-leaf tea & globally-inspired hand-crafted tea beverages from house-made ingredients.
There is a cup of tea out there for everyone, whether it's a simple cup of straight tea, or a crafted glass of flavored tea. At Asha, we strive to feed (or cultivate) this love for tea by serving you high-quality tea drinks made with fresh, pure and real ingredients. But we also know that drinking tea isn't just about the drink--it's also about where you drink it and who you drink it with. Which i
Enjoy our signature strawberry matcha 🍓🍵 with a twist—as soft serve🍦—made with smooth and creamy milk and the ripest Albion strawberries from ! Our strawberry soft serve is kid-approved 👍🏻 and matcha is both sweet and rich in umami. Available at Asha Berkeley!
05/31/2026
Introducing our first seasonal fruit soft serve flavor! 🍓 Each batch of our strawberry soft serve is made using premium vanilla base from the incomparable Straus Family Creamery, and two pounds of plump and juicy vine-ripened from Okui Farms, a family farm located along the Central Coast. Available only at Asha Berkeley (except Wednesdays)—stop by for a swirl and let us know which flavor you’d like for us to feature next!
05/13/2026
While we love our strawberry and blueberry matcha lattes 🍵, raspberry is the one that truly steals our hearts 💕.
Asha’s Raspberry Matcha Latte is a unique combination that you won’t find anywhere else. Our friends at 🛒 source the sweetest raspberries, and our Berkeley team works meticulously to the transform the fresh berries into a smooth, jammy purée that pairs perfectly with our teas.
📢 Only available for a limited time, so come grab a cup while the season lasts!
Huge congrats to Joyce on her upcoming cookbook! 📖 AND Bake Sum’s new location in Alameda!✨
We are so proud to be partners with Bake Sum for going on four years now, and are excited to see where this next chapter takes them.
Visit Asha Berkeley Fridays-Sundays for Bake Sum’s Asian- and French-inspired pastries, or stop by their Oakland location (Alameda opening soon) to enjoy some matcha or hojicha with your favorite treat! 🥐🍵 .
03/29/2026
Hey East Bay! Come beat the heat with our matcha and hojicha soft serve! 🍦 Made with soft serve and our premium and 🍵. Make it an affogato by adding matcha or hojicha drizzle for extra flavor. Available at Asha Berkeley only—don’t miss out!
03/17/2026
Sea Salt Crema is back—for a limited time!
Top your favorite shaken or whisked tea 🍵 with our house-made sea salt whipped cream, or enjoy it as a dreamy Cream Soda with our seasonal fruit purée 🍓! Customer favs include our Matcha Sea Salt Crema and Pineapple Cream Soda 🍍!
03/02/2026
📢 🎉 We are thrilled to partner with to bring our matcha and hojicha* to the greater Bay Area! As longtime customers, we have always admired their dedication to sourcing from local producers, and are incredibly honored to join their curated lineup. Look for us on Good Eggs and add us to your next delivery!
(*Hojicha coming soon!) 🍵💚
02/12/2026
Blood Orange is back in season! 🍊
Our gimlet is made in-house using sweet and juicy moro blood oranges from and our friends . We pair it with our floral house oolong—made from 100% winter crop 🍃, the most prized harvest because of its sweet flavor and intense aroma. It also tastes incredible with sparkling water, and even more delicious when paired with our matcha!
Stop by for a refreshing drink, and soak up this break from the rain while the sun is out! ☀️
📸 Photos by our Oakland team from just a few years ago.
02/10/2026
Have you tried ’s strawberry 🍓 daifuku? These chewy, sweet treats pair exceptionally well with our teas. Try their original mochi flavor or get your tea fix with their matcha 🍵 flavor—made with Asha’s matcha! Limited quantities available Mondays through Thursdays—get yours today!
12/12/2025
Come by Asha Berkeley this Saturday at 10am for Lunar Bakery’s pastel de natas (portuguese egg tarts) and cookies!
is a micro-bakery that focuses on simple, handcrafted French pastries with Taiwanese flavors inspired by seasons. Each pastry is hand-made and finely crafted using the best ingredients, inspired by the seasons.
This is a pop-up that you don’t want to miss!
12/04/2025
is back at Asha Berkeley this Saturday at 11am with more of her hand-made (Japanese rice balls)! Last time she sold out of her most popular flavors in 30min, and completely within the first hour, so stop in early to snag your favorites!
11/28/2025
🎉 Our Only of the Year is Here! 🎉
Take 20% off all whole leaf and , now through December 23rd—the perfect time to stock up on your favorites, in store and online.
✨ Bonus Gift: Spend $80+ and get a free Asha x Nagakan (while supplies last)!
🎁 Holiday Gift Sets!
This year’s sets are a treat that any tea lover will appreciate: our favorite teas paired with Japanese tea candies from Berkeley’s beloved . Available in stores starting Nov 29th and online now for nationwide shipping! (Link in bio).
Don’t forget to add tea to your Berkeley Bowl shopping list! 🛒
has been a cornerstone of the community since its beginnings as a small neighborhood market in the late 1970s. Over the decades, it has become famous for its unmatched produce selection, unique specialty food items, and its incredible support of local businesses like ours.
Our 🍵 has been on their shelves since 2018, and now you can also find our powder and house teas!
Stay tuned for more posts about where to find Asha in your community! 📣
11/13/2025
This Sunday only: Ichigo daifuku pop-up at Asha Berkeley! 🍓
By , these treats are hand-made using fresh mochi, sweet red bean, and whole strawberries—a classic Japanese treat that pairs perfectly with any of our teas! Get a double-dose of Asha tea with their special matcha daifuku, made using the newest matcha in our lineup! 🍵
November 16th, 11am until sold out. Pre-ordering also available online (link in our bio) through Nov 14th.
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2086 University Ave
Berkeley, CA
94704
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 5pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 6pm |