About
From cuppas to conversation, we’re all about connection. Come for the tea, stay for the people, and leave with more warmth than you came in with.
A Steampunk Sanctuary
Apothica Teas is a Victorian Steampunk-inspired tea room with a full menu and available event spaces. In addition, Apothica offers off-site catering and pop-ups at local outdoor events.
Located on Main Street in Niles, Michigan, Apothica is a place to practice deliberate stillness and civilised mindfulness in a busy world. Occasional craziness is embraced as well.
Offering products and works from local artisans and artists, Apothica Teas takes pride in serving the community we call home.
Find Us in Historic Niles, Michigan
Visit our Victorian Steampunk Tea Room & Event Venue in the heart of downtown Niles.
Whether you’re joining us for afternoon tea or celebrating in one of our private rooms, we can’t wait to welcome you.
A League of Extraordinary Personnel
The heart of any business is its staff, and Apothica Teas employs some of the most enthusiastic and helpful people in the area. In fact, most of them were customers before they became staff. Whether they're pouring your tea, baking in the kitchen, or doing dishes in the back we wouldn't be here without them!
Laura Hollister
Proprietor
Laura has lived in Niles nearly her entire life (blame her parents for those two lost years). Apothica Teas was her dream and she’s the driving force behind it. To Laura, the tea shop is a means of helping those in our community grow stronger together.
Quote:
“There are numbers?”
David Hollister
Lead Compendium Curator
Many a morning and afternoon David can be found slinging tea at Apothica. He enjoys blending teas and inclusions to create new and exciting offerings. And yes, he can actually play the harmonium but wishes all the keys worked.
Quote:
“Enough about numbers already! Help me with this order!”
Shane Hollister
Proprietor
Shane has lived in Niles since he was two years old. He has a Masters degree in Organizational Management and was instrumental in launching Apothica Teas. Knowing a good thing when he saw it, he married Laura in 1989.
Quote:
“OK people, let’s do this by the numbers!”