About couchdate temescal

Coffee

couchdate temescal is an intimate tea shop and gallery that blends Afro‑Indo flavors with a high‑fidelity listening room aesthetic. Expect hand‑spiced chais, rotating local art, vintage records, antique rugs and shelves of rare books—an immersive hangout that feels like stumbling into a well‑traveled friend’s living room. It’s a place to slow down, listen and savor both drink and atmosphere.

What to Order

Masala Chai

Robust black tea simmered with warming cardamom, ginger and clove—balanced, aromatic and soulful.

Coconut‑Cardamom Chai

Creamy coconut and fragrant cardamom fold into black tea for a silky, tropical‑tinged chai experience.

Spiced Chickpea Toast

Toasted bread topped with curried chickpeas, fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime—comfort with a kick.

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couchdate temescal

Opened October 2025
Temescal, Oakland
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