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Sluggish Economy, Disruptive Construction Force Zen Tara Tea Closure
The loss of nearby parking also was cited as a reason for closing up shop.
Bethesda tea shop Zen Tara Tea is shutting down operations later this month, citing the sluggish economy, disruptive construction nearby and the loss of nearby parking as the main reasons for closing up shop.
Zen Tara Tea, which has operated at 4710 Bethesda Ave. for four years, "is not going bankrupt, isn't closing in the middle of the night leaving employees and creditors in a lurch, not asking for a bailout—we've lived up to all our responsibilities," according to a shop statement.
"Talking with our staff and our landlord over the past month, ultimately we decided it was best to maintain our integrity and close this chapter of our tea adventure with our heads held high."
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The shop's last day will be May 26.
"For now, we're going on a tea sabbatical. There are some possibilities 'brewing' for the future," the statement added.
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