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Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar

520 NE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
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the magic happens when someone actually cares about what they're pouring. muddy lotus tea kava bar on northeast first avenue proves this daily, earning that 4.8-star rating from nearly 300 people who know the difference between good and great. the name hints at something deeper than your average coffee stop, there's intention here, a deliberate slowness that chains can't replicate. regulars return because consistency lives in every cup, not just the caffeine hit. the steam rising from fresh milk tells you someone's paying attention. ocala's coffee scene needed a place where baristas understand extraction time matters, where the grind sounds right, where you can taste the care. muddy lotus delivers that without the pretense, just solid coffee executed by people who give a damn about what they're serving.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 25 May 2026

nri score71
buzz0
local cred72%

phone

(352) 559-3003

website

www.muddylotustea.com/

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google reviews

291

avg rating

4.8

local cred

72%

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