Enchantea Has Reopened in Columbus
The tea shop has moved to a new Bethel Road location and added an evening cocktail program.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Tea
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Enchantea has reopened at 811 Bethel Rd., marking a new chapter for the business in Columbus. The shop features an expanded menu of tea-inspired desserts alongside a fresh late-night cocktail program.
Why it matters
The business aims to demonstrate that tea functions as a lifestyle medium rather than just a beverage. By integrating farm-to-cup sourcing with specialized culinary techniques, they are positioning their shop as an experiential destination.
The shop is located at 811 Bethel Rd. and utilizes a supply chain sourced from their own tea farm in Yunnan, China, a region with a 1,300-year history of tea cultivation.
The players
Enchantea
Enchantea is a tea business that operates a farm in Yunnan, China, and recently relocated its storefront to Columbus.
The details
The newly expanded menu includes chocolates, financiers, layered cakes, gelato, and various tea-inspired desserts. For the evening cocktail program, the team utilizes Kōridashi to brew green tea and implements a no-waste approach by repurposing produce byproducts into garnishes and ingredients.
Timeline
Enchantea reopened at its new location on Sept. 25, 2026.
The Tea After Dark program begins at 5 p.m. daily.
Culture Shift
The shop is part of a broader trend toward experiential retail where businesses emphasize sustainable sourcing and high-concept menu design. By moving toward a no-waste model and focusing on tea as a lifestyle medium, Enchantea aligns with the modern shift in the zero-waste culinary movement.
Residents can visit the new 811 Bethel Rd. location to sample the expanded dessert collection during the day. Those looking for an evening experience can stop by starting at 5 p.m. for the new cocktail program.
The takeaway
The expansion of tea-based menus into evening hours offers a unique alternative for social gatherings. Customers can expect rotating menu collections in the coming months as the business continues to experiment with its offerings.
Further reading
For more news on local beverage trends, visit the Tea section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Lantern.
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