Revival Tea Company opening brick-and-mortar store in downtown Spokane

Revival Tea Company is expanding its online tea business into a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Spokane.

Revival Tea owner Drew Henry launched the business in 2018 with fresh-crafted, spiced chai tea. But, three months after opening, business was booming. The company, which added a variety of loose leaf and bagged teas, began selling wholesale to local coffee shops and shipping to retailers in 30 countries.

Customer demand is what drove Henry to launch the brick-and-mortar store at 415 W. Main Ave.

“The place we found wasn’t on the market, but I knew the landlord and it was an opportunity that was brought to us,” Henry said. “The space hadn’t been occupied since the 1920s. It was a former speak-easy and kind of a forgotten shell on Main Avenue.”

The brick-and-mortar location will feature a tea house, retail shop, manufacturing kitchen to blend and package teas and a lounge area with seating for more than 30 people.

“The main reason we are opening (the brick-and-mortar) is to have a chance to visit with our customers every day and have that one-to-one interaction, which we love,” Henry said.

The new site will also allow the Revival Tea Company to further expand its wholesale business.

Construction will be underway after the city approves building permits. Henry anticipates opening the tea room in November.

Post Falls-based Basso Construction is the project contractor.