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    Chicago Teahouse

    4.2 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Leslie C.

    Wonderful tea shop! It smells amazing inside! So many choices of loose leaf teas! I ordered one of the specials, a pistachio pumpkin tea latte. Friendly and helpful staff. So many cool tea accessories to look at. I bought a beautiful china mug with "The Kiss" artwork by Klimt on it. I love that painting and this mug also has a lid on it, and a strainer inside for loose leaf tea. Limited seating, only a few tables so it's more of a to-go place but it's only a few blocks from the lake so it's a lovely location.

    Jacqueline L.

    Cute small place. HUGE tea selection. Staff was super nice and helped me pick the perfect flavor.

    Jay G.

    I want to give a raving review to the staff member who assisted me this Friday in the afternoon whose name I did not get unfortunately. I came in hoping for a recommendation for tea that would help with general upset stomach. I'd been feeling queasy all day and decided that water wasn't going to help anymore. I described my issue and she whipped up a lovely concoction of Spearmint amongst other things . It really helped! Could I have done this myself? Maybe but I appreciate the knowledge of tea properties, the attention and care put into my tea and calming atmosphere of the tea shop. I was told they can hold tea tastings as well so I'm very excited to come back in the future.

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    Nena C.

    This place has some delicious teas and amazing customer service. When I first came in, I purchased a salty caramel black tea. They had a little left of an older formulation that they were phasing out, and the lady behind the counter said it was richer than the new formulation. So, I purchased the older one, and asked for a sample of the newer one. When I tried the older one, it didn't have much flavor. I bet it tasted great when it was new, but since they were phasing it out, due to a change in suppliers, they only had a little left. If you know teas, you know that over time, they can loose their flavor. But when I tasted the sample of the newer formulation, it was delicious! It was salty, and caramelly, and just yum! I reached out via email, asking if they would allow me to exchange the bag I purchased of the older formulation, for a bag of the newer formulation, and offered to pay the difference in cost. The owner of the store responded back that they would be happy to exchange it at no cost. I was floored by her generosity, and thrilled that I would be able to drink one of my new favorite teas! I brought my partner here who also loves tea, and he bought the earl grey, which has a very strong bergamot flavor. Again, delicious! I can't speak highly enough about this place, and intend to keep coming back. My hope is that I can find teas that each of my friends like, and get them hooked on it too! ;) The ambiance of the place is cute and chic. There are a couple stools to sit on by the counter where they make your tea, but mainly this seems to be a buy and take to go shop. Oh! And they have matcha whisk holders for sale. I had been looking for one specifically made in Japan, and they hand some! So, now my whisk will hold its shape! Highly recommend you stop by and check this place out!

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    Larry H.

    Amazing and large tea selection. Staff is knowledgeable about all of the tea. Stopped by to pick up a bag of seasonal tea. The name has changed since, I was here a few years ago. I am told they are the same owners and the name change was just rebranding. Last time I was here I picked up the Chicago Mix Tea, now I am told that it is the Windy City Mix. They sell tea to brew at home and they also brew tea on site for you to enjoy there or to go.

    Stephon H.

    Came here for a yelp event and im super happy i attended. Great experience and customer service. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about tea and really help you find your drink. I got the pu-erh pistachio with honey. The storefront is cute and slightly tucked away so keep a look out!

    Vivi Z.

    I came here on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty empty except for 2 workers. I've been wanting to come here since I heard about them at the Christkindlmarket a few years ago. I love the ambiance inside because it's such a chill vibe. I love the smell of the different kind of teas they have on display and behind the counter. The lady told me they ONLY have over 200 kind of teas for me to choose from. I got the grape tea as part of the Yelp Event and it was so sweet of Yelp to also include a little jar of honey as well. The grape tea was perfect for the chilly weather in Chicago and I was feeling something fruity that day. I also bought a small pack of Irish tea for my in laws because they're tea lovers. I cannot wait to come back here whenever I am in the area to try out more teas! The workers here are super nice and helpful when you're indecisive of what kind of tea you want. They offer amazing recommendations depending on your mood or the seasonality we're in!

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    Michael B.

    Online shows differing information. 1 listing says the tea is in stock if purchased in the tin. Another link shows it out of stock. I call to confirm and the entity answering the call seemed to have been having "issues" saying if online shows it's out then it's out. Click. Won't wish anything but the best of luck to your future, honey...

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    Casey W.

    Love Chicago Teahouse! The pistachio pumpkin tea with cream was delicious. I purchased chocolate cake tea leaves that I can't wait to try. Note- there's no indoor seating.

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    8 months ago

    Such a cute and cozy spot . Staff is friendly and helpful . Tea is delicious and they have amazing chocolates and caramels .

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    5 days ago

    this is Tea Gschwendner but at 2x the prices. don't be fooled, they used to be a franchise but TG saw they weren't worth it.

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    I'm thrilled to receive a five-star review. Thank you so much.

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    Thank you, Lisa. I greatly appreciate your review.

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    3 months ago

    Marvelous teashop, amazing tea, very professional service.... but outrageous prices...

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    Great small shop with great staff and sooo many teas to choose from. Overall, a great experience.

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