If you are a tea person, Gaia Tea & Cakes can be your favorite place that is different than other tea parlors. Various Indonesian teas are available here. And they are served with Gaia’s signature teapot and cups, with the timer to let you know the end of your tea brewing duration. Ratna Somantri, a tea specialist who also wrote the books “Kisah & Khasiat Teh” and “The Story in a Cup of Tea”, curated the types of tea at Gaia. It is not hard to find the place, because it is located in one building with Alleira Batik, Kemang. Dominated with contemporary modern interior, you can enjoy the tea on the spot or bring it home with the beautiful and elegant packaging.
Drinking tea at Gaia can also increase your knowledge about tea. In the menu are written specific information about the origin of the teas and their taste characteristics so you can choose the perfect tea for you. Indonesian Genmaicha, West Java Gunpowder Green Tea, and West Java Silver Needles can be your choice here. Besides tea, Gaia also offers chocolate drinks using 100% of cocoa beans from Bali or Lampung, the choices of coffee, soft drink, juices, or Italian soda.
Your tea time will be even more complete with Intense Dark Chocolate Tart or the legendary cake from Madiun city that is called Bluder, or others like French Madeleine, Pineapple Tart, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet, and macarons with various flavors. Choices of savory snacks are also available, such as the Truffle Fries and Vegetable Samosa. The macarons at Gaia are also different. Where else can you find macarons with Indonesian fusion taste like Bubur Ketan Item, Tape Keju Bakar, and Kolak Biji Salak? Come try the dishes innovation with Indonesian taste at Gaia!