"Equitea is the kind of place that makes you exhale the second you walk in. It’s a beautiful Black-owned gem in Baltimore, rooted in craft, culture, and community. Every detail feels intentional, from the calm, modern space to the way each drink is prepared with real care, no shortcuts. The matcha is smooth, balanced, and genuinely elevated, and the service is warm in that “we’re glad you’re here” way. Equitea isn’t just somewhere to grab a drink, it’s a pause button for your day and a spot worth supporting on purpose. Highly recommend, and I’ll be back often with friends."

"Stellar people and a thoughtful addition to the local beverage scene. Equitea has brought a meaningful approach to the matcha and cafe experience. I can't wait to see how this brand grows. Beautiful and comfortable space. Check out the vinyl listening station."

"Quentin’s got a great thing going. The atmosphere is very lovely and so is the matcha. The gingerbread one was crazy good and full of spice. I’m not even normally a matcha person but I’m an Equitea person now!"

"Visited Equitea when they were just a matcha popup down the street. It's experienced some major viral growth, due to both the popularity of matcha and also the aesthetic presentation of their drinks. Love that they include some fresh garnish on top of the drink. Their matcha is much less sweet than something you'd get at other cafes or boba shops, which was a welcome change. Back when I visited, they had lavender and strawberry flavors as well."

"First of all, I had one taste here and I’ve been hooked. So going to Equitea is weekly visit for me which I use as self care. The owner, Quentin, is such a humble, welcoming and genuine being. I love the care and attention he puts into making each crafted drink. I love how unique the ingredients are, like having apple sugar and maple sugar to sweeten the drinks. The space is large with adequate space to sit inside and outside. Equitea will change your perspective of the “grassy” flavor of matcha, and make you a life time lover. I’ve had the yuzu matcha soda, lavender oat milk matcha with apple sugar, dirty iced matcha, dirty horjicha iced matcha several times and they are PERFECT each time. Talk about consistency. The matcha Rice Krispie treat and matcha pound cake are AMAZING also."