The tchai oovna, or teahouse in Czech, started when tea speakeasies opened up to illegally serve tea. These back alley teahouses ended up becoming legitimate businesses after the fall of the USSR. A couple of gents from Prague move to Glasgow and open up a teahouse called Tchai Oovna. That’s where the original conception of Bampot was first formed. It starts with a passion for all things tea and coffee. Alex and D have made an inviting place for all those who wish to experience a unique space in the city.