About Literatea
A bookshop cafe that feels like a cosy spot to read, relax and enjoy a cup of tea.
Literatea began with the problem of doing too much and feeling overwhelmed, and wanting a cup of tea and a good book. But as home is also full of distractions, we wanted a bookshop cafe. A place that would feel like a cosy spot to read, relax and enjoy a cup of tea.
Teashops are genteel places to enjoy an afternoon tea and feel intrinsically linked to classic novels, whilst high streets are built on coffee shops, laptops and a jittery buzz. But what if there was something in between? A book and teashop offering a different vibe.
Where you could browse the shop's shelves and order a chai that transports you directly into a story about India. A comfy table to write your own novel or sit on a grandparent's knee and share a picture book.
Because of a love for books and people, we want a place to meet friends and hold a book club around a teapot and plate of biscuits. One that serves a community of all ages and literacy stages. If you read one book, or a hundred, we want Literatea to be a welcoming place for you.
Stories and tea are at the heart of a local community where book lovers, family and friends get to share their ideas. Where slowing down and getting lost in a good book replaces the rush of doing too much and still not getting anything done.
We're working on getting this place right. On writing all our ideas down and fine tuning them so that when we're ready, we've got more than our first few paragraphs. If this idea resonates with you, there's a good chance you'll feel at home with us.
“If this idea resonates with you, there’s a good chance you’ll feel at home with us.”