Some details on the recent Starbucks acquisition of Atlanta-based Teavana: Representatives say that there are no plans to sell Teavana tea in Starbucks locations as of right now. However, the company does intend to open more stand-alone Teavana shops in addition to mall stores and wants these future concepts to embody a "cafe"-type feel with tables and chairs for guests to utilize instead of just having to-go tea options. Despite that, Starbucks's first Tazo teashop opens today in Seattle with a tea bar in the back and most floor space dedicated to at-home tea-related products, just like the current Teavana model. [EaterWire]
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