American Tea Room secures investment, plans new shops
The American Tea Room, a specialty tea retailer based in Los Angeles, CA, announced plans to open a second retail outlet in downtown Los Angeles' Arts District. The space will feature a tasting room and an oasis garden tea lounge, but will also serve as corporate offices and online headquarters to support its growing online business. According to the CEO, the American Tea Room recently welcomed new investors with significant capital with the aim of expanding the company and the brand. He also hinted at additional locations to open in Los Angeles, Orange County and New York by 2015. The second retail unit will now undergo construction and is expected to open in November.