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Camellia Sinensis

4.6 (56 reviews)
ModerateTea Rooms
Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Partner in crime scoping the scene. Would have indoor shots but it's a "No Phone Zone"
Adam S.

I drink tea once a blue moon. But when I do, I drink a lot. Call it an issue, or making up for lost time. The last memorable tea I had wasn't at a house at all, but at a Burning Man tea camp. So it's a wonder that Camellia Sinensis stands out. Tucked behind the madness of Saint-Denis St, Camellia can be easily missed. It's unassuming and unalarming. We sit in a cooly-lit booth made for conversations among lovers and yakuza bosses. With so many choices-- from tea-type down to teapot: the Beaker or Gong fu Cha?-- we stick with the word of our Tea Master. Soon, our international tea tour begins. From teas that will make you hop to those that will hone you in, we lose track of time. Looking at my watch, I catch that our flight has taken us around the world in two hours. Like the splash of an afternoon booze with your bestie, but kinder to your liver and warmer to your heart, the experience rocks. Top marks for tea in a place called Camellia.

Herbal tea
Marie-Anne P.

Camellia Sinesis is your run of mill zen-type teahouse nestled in the heart of the Quartier Latin. They have a very focused and interesting tea selection, that range from foresty herbals to zesty senchas, as well as a couple of lattes and absolutely fantastic pastries and cakes. I had a spruce and honey herbal tea with a matcha and butter & honey graham cheesecake. Both were divine. The interior is very calming, mostly dark tones and muted lighting, which makes for a great haven of peace and quiet in such a busy area of town. However I only graded 4 out of 5 stars since the service, although professional and welcoming, was relatively lengthy. It's best to leave ample time for ordering.

Colorful + Unusual Tea Trios ft. 'The Quintessence' cake

I have a love for tea and tea rooms but unfortunately, there aren't too many like this back home so when I discovered this charming place, I knew I had to spend some time here. My boyfriend and I decided to come by after brunch and wow, was it a good idea. Upon entering, we were greeted with a smile and immediately seated near the window. The ambience was great and really set the mood to help us unwind. After some time looking at their extensive menu, we decided on two tea trios (colorful + unusual) and 'the quintessence' dessert. Once presented with our tea and dessert, we were given a brief description of each tea by a staff member (who I must add was so delightful). Each tea was so aromatic and rich in its own way. The cake was just sweet enough to help balance out the flavors of tea. Overall, I had an amazing here and I hope to visit again soon the next time I'm in Montréal.

Pylin C.

Great super quiet atmosphere to really taste the tea and meditate or have a very chill calm day with friends or solo. Next door is their tea shop with tons of tea and knowledgeable and nice staff to help you.

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Jessica M.

Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Price: $$ As I said before, I love tea. So when hubby and I came across Camellia Sinesis in Montreal (kind of late in the game I know), I couldn't wait to figure out a time to go for the two of us! Located in the Latin Quarter of downtown Montreal, there is a tea salon and a separate tea store right beside it on Rue Emery right across from the Cineplex movie theatre. As soon as we sat down, we were brought a sample of tea, a small bell and the menu. The tea sample was that of a very delicious (and expensive) tea that won numerous awards this year in Taiwan. Even before we tasted it, the aroma of the tea was so fragrant and with one sip, we could both definitely understand how it won many awards! We ended up purchasing a small sample of this tea after we left the tea salon because it was that good. They not only had tea but a small dessert menu, which was great for people like me. We were going to order a few desserts to share with our tea, but our server let us know about their Table d'hôte menu they were having, which consisted of 3 courses: 3 teas (black, green, and white) with a set of desserts each (so 3 desserts). It was roughly $15 per person which didn't seem like that bad of a deal, so we ordered two of those. I looked around and there were other customers having the table d'hôte as well. Soon after our first course was brought. Hubby and I were surprised that our teas were brought in a set of wine glasses! It was quite a unique idea for sure, and I personally liked having my tea served in a wine glass. My husband didn't like it so much, as he said that the tea got cold too quickly. Our first course consisted of a white tea and small platter which consisted of blackberries, a sweet mochi and fine matcha powder. The mochi had a mixture of apple and cinnamon inside, and it was okay. I prefer more glutinous rice cakes and the mochi here wasn't as glutinous as I was used to. The blackberry and matcha powder mix was great, and it was even better with our white tea. This white tea from China was my favourite of the three teas that we tasted that evening, but too bad that I forgot which ones they were! Our second course consisted of a savoury dessert with goat cheese. The green tea was again served in wine glasses, but this tea was the least favourite of the three that we tasted. I suppose hubby and I both prefer Genmaicha/matcha than the one we were given. The tea's origin was Japan, and it was quite lighter than other green teas we were used to. I personally liked the grapes we were given and it was well paired with red pepper flakes. The hotness of the red pepper and sweetness of the grapes was a hit in my books and I'd probably eat it that way at home now! The goat cheese was my hubby's favourite (he loves cheese :P). Our third and last pairing was a black tea and small soufflé with ladyfingers. By this time, we were pretty full from our previous courses so neither of us actually finished the last dessert. The tea on the other hand, also from China, was a lighter black tea with fruity notes on top. It was a nice change from the heavier, richer black teas that we were used to, and I think I'd love to have it again one day with afternoon tea. After we finished our three courses, we quickly got up and left to visit the tea store right next door as it was closing within 10 minutes of us finishing our dessert. We really wanted to brew the award-winning Oolong tea from Taiwan at home, and luckily we made it just in time before they close to buy a small packet. It was quite expensive... more than $20 for about 15 grams, but we're hoping it's worth it! We've been saving it for a special occasion and haven't touched it since we brought it home. Overall, our experience at Maison de Thé Camellia Sinesis was wonderful and we would love to visit it again soon. Our visit was on a cold Friday evening and we were surprised that it was packed! The tea salon is relatively quiet and well, it's tea after all, so it's a very peaceful atmosphere. It's a great place to come have an intimate or serious conversation with someone, a place you'd bring your parents, or anyone that generally likes tea.

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Seductive little place, tucked in the quiet Rue Emery. This place serves rich selection of tea and some delightful dessert with great service that is so calming they fades nicely in the background. If you can, try to get the booth in the back of the store. Other small tables along the wall and the front are also nice.

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When I went to Montreal, I got the chance to visit a lovely tea shop called Camellia Sinesis (named after a plant that is used to produce tea).

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