HUGE SELECTION OF TEA!…read more The tea concierges were all friendly and helpful (especially when I know nothing about tea). They took the time to show me every single type of green tea and earl grey. I was slightly overwhelmed, but they did not make me feel like I was wasting their time or taking too long. Long story short, I bought some tea back to the states and we are all so happy with what we got!

Tea heaven . If you love tea, this is the place to be . I am guessing that you will find over 300…read moredifferent tea's here. They also have a restaurant upstairs where you can sample the tea's before you purchase . P.s. this place is a bit pricy , so be prepared .

Walked in at 250pm while trying to see if I can go into another tea house couple blocks down the…read moresame street with no success...and I'm so glad I came here instead. It's right across from the British museum so it's nice for people watching and seeing all the tourist and see how we act lol. I sat inside by the window. Inside the decor is so cute and dainty. Just like most places in London, not really air conditioned but I always had a portable mini fan with me, so I was a comfortable temperature...but it was a warm day and humid The girl at the counter who helped me choose a tea from their crazy extensive menu was so sweet. She's from Amsterdam if i remember correctly and we talked for what seemed like 40 minutes just talking about everything and anything....while taking care of other customers too of course...such a sweet girl, she made my visit so much more pleasant and didn't feel weird i was there by myself My other go to tea house shut down and i dont know why...but if I'm ever back in London, i will definitely be visiting this shop Highly recommended

Can't come to London without having afternoon tea! We stumbled upon this place leaving the museum…read moreacross the street and I am so happy I found it! Before you even order your tea, there are samples at the door that you can try! As you are choosing which tea would like to have, you can actually smell the loose leaf all around the store as they have each one displayed (over 50+ tea flavors) If you like something light and fruity, try the White Apricot! With our tea and scones, we spend 12€! Scones were so soft and sweet, I need one now that I am writing this! If you are looking for a nice tea spot, this is the place!

If there was ever a place to encourage the love of tea in London, this is it. Don't be dissuaded by…read morewhat seems like an odd location, as it is set back in a Notting Hill neighborhood, in what looks like a residential home. I personally think the location adds to the relaxation of the experience, as you're not watching people run up and down on the high street or dealing with the crowds that come with that kind of location. Pei who runs this lovely tea house(open on Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm) is incredibly friendly and helpful. The decor is gorgeous, with elegantly worn furnishings and gongfu tea ceremony accoutrements at every table. The music is also low and very soothing and adds to the ambiance without being distracting. There is a excellent selection of teas from Japanese and Chinese greens to both black and green pu erh, and a really fantastic selection of oolongs. He also offers a list of tisanes that can be added to the tea for extra flavouring, such as rose, osmanthus, or longan fruit. I sampled two oolongs, the honey orchid phoenix and the lishan. Both were very smooth with lovely mouth feel. As a side note, each table has a little card explaining the steps in gongfu tea preparation, and I think that is such a nice way to introduce people to a different style of tea prep. I was also being a little slow today and I was holding the yixing pot in a way which limited the flow of tea, and Pei saw me struggling, and corrected the mistake and showed me how to do it, without making me feel stupid or embarrassed. That, I appreciate so much! The food on offer is going to change weekly as he tries out new things, but our glutinous rice parcels and vegetarian dumplings were brilliant, savoury and filling, and our clementine almond cake was moist and fluffy and delicious. My friend I both had a pot of tea, 2 savoury plates and one sweet item, and our bill came to 11.50 each. Which I think is an amazing price considering how delicious and well made everything was. Individual pots of tea run between £3.50-4.50, and individual sweet and savoury items are around £2-3. My suggestion is to use the website form to make a reservation, as the space is on the small side, and you know you want the best service and experience possible. So book in advance and be so incredibly happy you did. also, I was so inspired by my experience today I came home and busted out my own gong fu set that has sat unused on my mantle since it came home with me from Hong Kong. It's now been dusted off and I am currently enjoying a lovely cup of genmaicha.

Amazing place to be on a wet windy nasty Sunday afternoon. I was introduced to this place by a…read morenumber of friends who swear by having high tea in an alternative environment Teanamu is highly highly unassuming, and it's barely visible from the main street. From the website, you're not really sure what kind of experience you're getting into, but when you sit down, you realize that Pei (the tea "sommelier") knows exactly what he's talking about and about the teas that he has on his menu. First thing, you decide on which "set" of food and drink you really want... I definitely recommend just going with the full Wabi Set, which is only £13, and comes with 2 savory foods, and all the sweets available. Then you select the type of tea you're looking to have during the experience. He has a full range of Green, Red, Black and Herbal teas. I went with the Pu'er tea, and was distinctly instructed on how best to brew it. Pei is from my hometown and loves to cater to your needs. It's like walking into a Prix Fixe tea place, where you don't get a choice of food, but it doesn't really matter. We started with some soba with a great asian paste, cucumbers and shoots. That and the combination of the "lo mai fan" - glutinous rice in pandan leaves is just about as delicious as I remember from home. The fact that you're in his home really makes it a great time especially if you come with friends, since he treats you just like one from the first time you walk in the door, until the second you disappear from the living room. You then move to the sweets, and I confess, I love macaroons and a good scone with clotted cream, but man, his home made macaroons make La Duree taste like they're bought from a Tesco. AMAZING. Will I go back? I will definitely come back, maybe even next week. DELICIOUS! Try now, because you ain't gonna have anything else like this in London.

When I looked up recommended tea places, Postcard Teas kept popping up as a recommendation. Though…read moreI was looking for sit down tea places, I decided to stop by so that I could pick up loose tea leaves to bring back home as gifts. The store owner (I think) was very friendly and welcoming. He was very knowledgeable about the different types of teas and did a great job at recommending ones for me. There were lots of different variations of teas so he explained the differences and let me smell the leaves to compare. I ended up buying two boxes, one for each of my sisters: Gianfranco's Earl Grey and Yakushima Rose. The owner also included two postcards so that I could hand them to my sisters. Though I do not have the chance to try them myself, I trust that they do an excellent job at sourcing their tea leaves based on their knowledge and the high ratings they receive.

My husband bought me a couple of boxes of high quality teas from Postcard Teas when he visited…read moreLondon, so when I had the opportunity to this great city, I needed to stop by! The storefront is so quaint and charming! The interior of the store is bright, and very modern (compared to traditional tea shops). They had a bookcase displaying the boxes of "postcard" teas. The store had plenty of teas to choose from and were quite reasonably priced! The man working here was friendly, but did not hover while I chose my teas :)

I stopped here on a weekday morning for a cup of tea and scone, and I'm glad I found this place…read more The store had jars of available tea on the counter that you could smell before ordering. Everything smelled amazing, but I was a little overwhelmed by the options and ended up sticking to an Earl Grey. Nothing wrong with a classic, though! The scone tasted great with clotted cream and jam. Heavenly. I was so pleased with my tea I went back to the counter to buy a bag to take home. This time, I asked the woman working at the shop for some suggestions, and she walked me through the all the options. I ended up buying the Notting Hill, primarily because of the delicious smell and beautiful color. I gave it to my coworkers, and they all seemed to enjoy it.

Decent drink selection involving many different types of tea and lattes. I liked how there were…read moremany samples of baked goods at the counter to try. I tried a scone with clotting cream and jam and it was hard and crumbly. The turmeric and ginger latte flavors didn't blend well together and I was not a fan. There's quite a bit of seating and it's cozy. Service is good. Overall however, Yumchaa was disappointing.

Wow! Marriage Freres close to the seven dials has literally any tea that you could imagine! The…read moreselection is a little overwhelming, but the staff is very helpful in ensuring you get the perfect tea for you! I can't remember exactly what team my brother ended up getting, but he went there for a specialty tea that he wouldn't be able to find at a regular store. They also have a nice upstairs area where you can enjoy a cup of tea and some pastries if you would like! We had a really good experience here!

We came by on impulse, on a mid afternoon without reservation and luckily were seated, upstairs in…read morea cozy but formal tea room . All the savory and sweet bites were beautifully presented and with creative fusion touches. It could be daunting to choose from the quite extensive tea selections but the young lady who served us was quite knowledgeable of the teas to offer a suggestion; service was attentive and formal. Do come here for an elegant high tea experience and inventive treats, a little pricey but worth it.

Whittard Chelsea 1886 4.5/5 Hey everyone, it's Jojo here…read more Continuing from our last episode, this time I'm visiting "Whittard of Chelsea" at Covent Garden Market. This British tea-house was founded in 1886 and brings that classic tea-shop charm right into the heart of London's apple market. Inside you'll find elegant loose-leaf teas, aromatic coffees, creative hot chocolates, and of course, there are all sorts of tea-making utensils... What I love: the ornate tea tins, the warm wood interior, the chance to taste teas on the spot. Don't miss the "Taste Guarantee" which means you can return or exchange if it's not to your taste. Of course, Jojo also recommends that you buy some as souvenirs for your family and friends or yourself.

We love visiting Whittard when we are in London and this is our favorite spot, in particular! It's…read morea such a cute top of the store and the bottom floor is a charming nook of a spot, that feels bright and airy. The staff is so friendly and provide excellent recommendations. We spent a good amount of time sampling hot and cold teas and settled on a mix of both. We look forward to continuing to stay in stock online and are excited to return to this charming spot during our next visit to London!

Past San Francisco romps have made me bow down to the power of tea. Before I sat in teahouses in…read morethe Bay I knew nothing about tea's holistic qualities, nor did I know anything about the culture of tea. Did you know that a brick of two hundred year old Chinese Oolong tea can sell for between £20000-£100000? Neither did I until the sages in San Fran showed me the way. Now that I'm indoctrinated I know good tea when I see it and The Teahouse has good stock in abundance. This is the one stop shop for anything tea related. They sell loose tea, bagged tea, tea sets (which include teapots, cups, saucers, etc.) and even tea keychains. You can come in here with a fiver and leave with two great brands of bagged tea, or you can come in with £1000 and buy a quarter of some century old Oolong and a really nice tea time set. Even if you're not really that much of a tea nut just come in here and have a whiff. It smells so good.

This place sells all kinds of tea known, but its not cheap stuff. If you like some strange herbal…read moreteas, this is probably the only place to get them fresh. it also makes for a very posh looking present from Covent Garden. More than the tea though, I like the mugs and teapots! You can get specialised cups with a seperate strainer and a lid for brewing fresh tea for one, and still keeping it warm. The stacked shelves make for very pleasant browsing too. The aroma is faintly spiced inside the shop, and its a strangely relaxing feeling. Like entering a zen garden in an oriental setting. It makes me think that drinking tea in a formal ceremony (in a kimono?! cool) might actually be a lot of fun.