Business
BY KATLYNN FOX
SereniTea Cup steeped in community, not just tea After traveling outside of the U.S., SereniTea Cup owner Lisa Perry realized how signicant tea is culturally around the world, as a bonding moment and a way to be immerse oneself in new countries. The backstory Perry rst became acquainted with tea while trav- eling for her job, where she took business meetings over tea and toured tea farms. After retiring, Perry struggled to manage her idle time, prompting her to pursue a new passion. “Literally, the only and rst thing that popped out of my head was tea,” Perry said. The drink menu Perry opened SereniTea Cup in spring 2025, which is home to 65 loose-leaf teas. Patrons can order anywhere from an 8-ounce cup to a 48-ounce pot of hot or iced tea. Options include herbal, wellness,
black, white, green, oolong and chai teas. “I love that anybody can come in here and pretty much nd everything that they would like to have,” Perry said. In addition to brews and blends, she also sells tea accessories, including cups, infusers and kettles. The tea lounge also oers pastries and light bites. Activities to do SereniTea Cup is home to several events each month, such as a watercolor painting class, mobile bookstore pop-ups and tea classes. “I just want to continue to have as much com- munity involvement that we can bring into this tea shop,” Perry said. Perry is planning a one-year anniversary celebra- tion from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18. SereniTea Cup is also launching a new app, which will allow customers to track and keep notes on all the tea avors they try. “People meet here, [they’ve] had rst dates here ... I don’t think I could have ever foreseen how impactful a little tea shop could be to so many people,” Perry said.
Afternoon tea comes with sandwiches and pastries.
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600 S. Bell Blvd., Ste. 17, Cedar Park www.sereniteacup.com
To help make the experience more personal, Perry allows customers to choose their own cup, mug or glass.
Lisa Perry, a Cedar Park resident, opened the tea shop on Bell Boulevard to bring something new to the area.
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