Kathleen (Staff) Works for a staging and lighting company setting up PA systems and stages for national and local acts. Also had a stint as a zombie onstage with Alice Cooper, who she've seen 11 times so far....And she plays bass for a goth/ black metal band, Jayne Dracula! When asked what her favorite thing to do at work is: "Torture my co workers and catch up with regular customers, bake cookies :)" Fave teas: Oriental Beauty, Cherry Blossom Sencha (Seasonal Spring Tea) Fave food: Pho

Noël (Staff) Currently majoring in Art Photography and minoring in Art History at Syracuse University, working towards her Bachelors Degree. Enjoys spending time outdoors, road trips, listening to her vast music collection, reading (just about anything), intellectual discussions,eating strange and exotic foods, going to the bar, and spending time with friends. "I love introducing people to new teas, and seeing a satisfied and happy look on a customer's face when they leave." Fave Teas: Spiced Chamomile Fave Food: Pho  "Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future."  ~Thich Nat Hahn

Ayaka (Sub Manager) Fashion design graduate. She makes artworks, accessories and clothing (available at the shop). Favorite Tea: Sencha, Lint (Lavender & Peppermint) & Houji cha Favorite Food: Pho

Sophy (Staff) She can communicate with chickens. Thinking of being a video game concept artist someday. But in the mean time, she enjoys cosplaying, playing the violin, listening to Japanese music, learning Japanese and  A girl came out form an anime world. She moves like anime as well.about Japanese culture in general. Though she swears she is not an otaku... When asked what her favorite thing to do at work is: "Making customers feel welcome and happy. And comunicating with fellow coworkers in odd accents" Favorite Tea: Lemongrass & Ginkgo Bubble Tea Favorite Food: Pho

Weston Sweet (Krupati) Studies sciences. He likes doing stunts for the enjoyment of all (washing dishes with motorcycle helmet on, dress as Minnie Mouse, et cetera) "I am the protégé of Kathleen and Ayaka." Favorite Tea: Diaper Tea, Angry Tea Favorite Food: Pho   "Weston has a third eye" -Kathleen

Holly (Staff) In college studying religion, history and languages. Favorite things are nature, beer coasters & scarves from random places, her cat Wes, writing & playing music, frequenting concerts, cooking, revolutionary philosophy and sharks. Sells her own handmade hemp jewelry and has an unhealthy obsession with the movie Forrest Gump. Favorite thing to do at work:  Telling her co-workers they are beautiful. Favorite Tea:  Chrysanthemum Favorite Snack:  Chocolate soy moose

Tony (Staff)