Tea Stories started by Italian expat Lucia Parlanti. Initially she moved to Eindhoven to work at Philips. Not quite happy with her job there she wanted to do something more creative. Inspired after a trip to China (where her husband is from) she decided to open up her own teabar. Mid 2019 she opened Tea Stories in the Strijp S area, Eindhoven.

Everything at Tea Stories is vegan. It aligns with her values of sustainability, inclusivity and health. She’s vegan herself as well. “For me, veganism is not just a diet; it’s a lifestyle rooted in care and respect. By offering a fully vegan menu, we show how exciting, flavorful and innovative plant-based options can be.”

Looking to expand her concept to Amsterdam as well, they ran a successful pop-up in the Jordaan in the first few months of 2024. After that they started to look for a permanent location, which they found at Haarlemmerdijk. Here Tea Stories opened September 2024. Read more

Their main location is in Eindhoven, but they recently opened a pop-up location in the Jordaan to touch ground in Amsterdam. Calling themselves a vegan bubble tea brand, but really Tea Stories has much more to offer than just that!

It started by Italian expat Lucia Parlanti. Initially she moved to Eindhoven to work at Philips. Not quite happy with her job there she wanted to do something more creative. Inspired after a trip to China (where her husband is from) she decided to open up her own teabar. Mid 2019 she opened Tea Stories in the Strijp S area, Eindhoven.

Now a few years later she wants to introduce people in Amsterdam to their concept and to explore the options here. Read more