Haiku Lou — a sage leaf, a barley ear, and a coffee bean in an open ring

The tea you didn't expect to love.

Come for coffee. Stay for the surprise.

A small café opening soon in Louisville. Coffee and matcha made the same careful way every time — and a barley tea you'll want again.

What's barley tea?

It's roasted barley, brewed like tea. Think iced tea — a little sweet, kind of toasty, no caffeine. Everybody can drink it.

Roasted in house, from Kentucky barley.

The room

Wood, linen, and a chair you won't want to leave. The comfort of coffee in your own kitchen, except someone else made it right. Kids welcome, quietly.

Every time

Tuesday at 7:40 or Saturday at noon, it's the same careful drink. Solid cup, every time.

The surprise

We're pouring barley tea at the farmers market while we build the café. Come by and we'll hand you a taste. See dates.