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Cambridge BZA approves special permit for Taiwanese tea house in Brattle/Harvard Square
Summary
The Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 11 granted a special permit for Tita San Chen Tea House at 1 Brattle Square Unit 2C, citing the Harvard Square advisory committee—ndorsement and finding the site meets quick-service/formula-business criteria; the vote was 5—or, 0 opposed.
A special permit for a Taiwanese tea house won Board of Zoning Appeals approval Thursday evening, clearing the way for a small, sit‑down tea operator in Brattle/Harvard Square.
Attorney James Rafferty told the board he was appearing for the applicant, "Tita San Chen Tea House," and described the proposed operation as an authentic Taiwanese tea house with 18 seats and a brewed‑to‑order…
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