Located in Warsaw's Twarda neighbourhood, the Odette Tea Room brings a touch of exoticism to the Polish capital. As tea continues to replace coffee as a healthier alternative, the rise of tea bars, artisanal boutiques and tea-inspired lounges has been prevalent across the globe.
The Odette Tea Room is a great example of this evolving industry and boasts an elegant interior by UGO Architecture. Bringing a tropical design inspiration to life, the architecture team clads the tea room's walls with green and white banana leaf wallpaper and opts for gold metal structural elements and matching lighting fixtures.
Matching the tea room's opulent finishes are silver tea tins that each house a varying flavor that patrons can chose to sample -- whether purchasing tea to go or staying in for a relaxing cup with an accompanying pastry treat.
Tropical Tea Bar Interiors
The Odette Tea Room Boasts Wallpaper That is Clad with Banana Leaves
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Tea Bars - As tea continues to replace coffee as a healthier alternative, the rise of tea bars, artisanal boutiques and tea-inspired lounges has been prevalent across the globe.
2. Tropical Design Inspiration - Tropical design inspiration is becoming a prominent trend in restaurant and cafe interiors, as seen in the Odette Tea Room's use of banana leaf wallpaper and gold metal structural elements.
3. Flavor Sampling - Tea rooms are providing patron the opportunity to sample a variety of flavors through silver tea tins and purchasing options to go or staying in.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of tropical design themes and offer unique tea bars and lounges with exotic atmospheres.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can incorporate flavor sampling to increase interest and promote sales of their tea selections.
3. Retail - The retail industry can explore the popularity of the tea trend and make tea products more available to individual households with high-quality tea brands and sampling options.