Stopped into this lovely little place this morning! The owners have done such a nice job with the space- it felt more dark and cramped as a Starbucks, but feels light, bright, and airy inside. The owner was very knowledgeable and friendly, and gave great tea recommendations. I had initially wanted an herbal blend, and it didn't look like they had any on the menu, but there was still a wide variety to choose from. I followed his recommendation and tried the chilled Dragon Blend, which was a lightly sweet black tea that I really enjoyed. You can tell that the tea is high-quality. There are also lots of tea accoutrements for sale in the shop, including some beautiful cups, saucers, and teapots, and other items like jewelry and cute figurines of the Chinese zodiac animals. The owner told us that all of the items were curated by his family, and you can tell that a lot of care went into selecting the right items. Unfortunately I couldn't stay for long, but there was also a really nice sitting area upstairs. This is a great addition to the neighborhood and I'm looking forward to going back and trying more teas! read more

Cool new addition to the neighborhood! This is a family run business with a great story and good selection of teas and pastries (cheesecake was delicious). The owners are super knowledgeable in their teas and are excited to share their knowledge. We very much enjoyed our conversation with them! To be frank - At first, I was disappointed that there weren't any herbal teas, however the owner explained caffeine in teas to me and found me a perfect option for the evening. Delicious! In terms of the ambiance, the decor is super cute and there are plenty of seats upstairs and downstairs (WiFi is available). They also have a few cute tea sets and loose teas that they sell downstairs. Hate to do this - but if you are comparing to teaism - the service and seating area/options are much better read more

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One of those rare instances where 5 stars seems woefully insufficient. This place is outstanding, featuring a wonderful selection of teas, an extremely friendly and knowledgeable owner, and a relaxing environment. You can drink your tea using a beautiful tea set, and on Sundays the owner hosts a tea tasting where he shares teas and stories with customers. There are also an array of snacks - I enjoyed the pineapple cakes. Tea and tea-related products are for sale. If you love tea and want to learn more about it, this is the place for you. read more

Valley Brook Tea - Tea set with pineapple cakes. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We've been waiting for Valley Brook Tea to open since they first installed their "coming soon" sign. They did a great job transforming the space from coffee shop to tea shop. It's a great place to linger w friends or read a book! And after my first cup of their tea, I know I'll be back. I didn't know black tea could be so smooth! Welcome to the neighborhood!! read more

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Whenever I can support a small business over Starbucks, I always will! This place definitely earned my business too. The owner, Yunhan, was so welcoming and patient as we scanned their many tea options. They have a bunch of hot tea options, as well as a chilled tea menu. It was a hot day, so we went with chilled. Both ordered the white peony with honey. Delicious. Perfectly floral with a hint of sweetness. I also saw they sell some small bites and handcrafted tea cups and pots. Definitely stop by if you're in the area and try some of their delicious and refreshing tea. read more

Valley Brook Tea - White Peony White Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Found a gem today! I got the pistachio rose croissant and Da Hong Pao tea. (Note: teas here are unsweetened for those who may be expecting something like boba tea). Pistachio Rose Croissant: Not too sweet and can taste and smell the pistachio and rose -- the flavors complimented each other well and did not overpower each other. The custard inside was a nice surprise; not overly sweet and definitely refreshing! Da Hong Pao: I am so happy I found an authentic tea shop in DC!! Each cup is made to order and with loose-leaf tea. You can definitely taste the roasted earthiness of the Da Hong Pao. The ambiance within the shop is also great -- nice and relaxing. A great place to do some work. read more

Cafe style tea house, tea tastes great cold and hot, yummy pastries and Chinese tea snacks, and simple and wide seatings on the second floor. My favorite is the Cold White Peony (comes with honey). Great for the summer heat. read more

A delightful mid day respite spot. We enjoyed the feel of the shop and the Convenience as it was right down the block from our hotel. My in laws, who are tea lovers, gave it high marks. My palate for tea isn't quite as refined but I still enjoyed the experience. Watching the tea being brewed in the pour over style was very cool! read more

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Super friendly service. Clean shop and a relaxing environment. I was walking looking for a shady spot to take a call and got really excited to find a tea shop. The selection is great and really authentic -just focused on the simplicity of a really great cup of tea without added flavors or fillers. I got the golden peony iced tea - it has a nice smooth oolong flavor. Perfectly brewed to accommodate the melting ice as the flavor remains strong through the whole drink. This place is a treasure and I'm already making plans to come back. read more

Valley Brook Tea - Golden Peony chilled tea. Perfect for a hot DC day. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing amazing amazing! Our host was knowledgeable and amazing. He took us through the history of the teas it made me think about my wine tastings but even BETTER! I'm walking away learning so much about tea and culture. Visit visit visit! The environment is beautiful and the service is phenomenal. I coming back again! read more

Valley Brook Tea - Beautiful fireplace with the teas we sampled!!! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A little dose of happiness. I am slowly exploring different tea on the menu. So far, one of the black tea, B1 turns out to be my favorite. It has weights and volumes. Beautiful aroma. It lingers a long-lasting aftertaste. Their Oolong wasn't my liking but my friend loved it. After all, it's all subjective. read more

Valley Brook Tea takes its tea very seriously. Tea: they are so careful with the tea, and you can tell! Nothing is oversteeped or understeeped. The few teas I've had have all been very precise and delicious, complex. Pastries: I was able to get a taro pastry here! I was shocked that they had them available. I haven't seen them outside of Los Angeles! Pastries: they have some unique pastries here, including taro Space: it's airy but warm and inviting! Lots of seating -- outside, downstairs, and very ample seating upstairs. read more

I won't say I'm a tea aficionado or anything, but I can tell when I'm drinking some good quality tea. This place has good quality tea. I had the Jasmine green tea (iced), and I enjoyed it completely. It wasn't bitter or anything, so I felt zero need to add any kind of sweetener. The taste was smooth and light. I also had one of their small pastries, the red bean one, and it was good too, a nice accompaniment to the tea. It was also very quiet in the shop, so it was perfect for me since I wanted to do work. The current location is a small area apart from the hotel, but it's temporary since they're renovating. I wish them the best and hope they continue to have this great quality for the same good price! I'll be back to try the herbal teas soon. read more

Valley Brook Tea - Red bean pastry - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious tea in a nice shop. The tea tasting was educational and fun! I plan to come back and work from home one of these days. read more

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I moved out of Dupont Circle right when this shop opened, but recently had the opportunity to return and try some teas. I've heard great things and wanted to support a small Chinese-owned business. If you are a tea lover I highly recommend! Right when walking in, you can tell that everything is authentic and prepared with care. The owner and staff are knowledgeable and happy to recommend or help you select a tea based on your preferences. They're also knowledgeable about the history and background of the tea - take some time to chat if you like knowing where your food and drink comes from! The decor hasn't changed much from the old Starbucks space, but that just means that big round table is still there and there's nice outdoor seating. I definitely recommend you stop by for a hot cup of tea and to browse and learn about the leaves. read more

This place has a really good vibe for when you need to get work done/study. I've come here a few times and always get an iced tea and bring it upstairs. The tables mostly have plugs which is great! It can get a bit busy at certain times but overall a good place to work and relax read more

Please check this place out, they just opened three days ago! Extremely friendly and helpful staff, all family owned business. The tea is good with solid classics if you enjoy oolong, black, green, or white, as well as a few things you might not have tried. Be sure to ask for "for here" teaware if you are planning on staying, as it's a lovely experience over the to go cups. Beautiful upstairs space to read or get some work done. I overheard several people saying "Oh, this tea is delicious!" And "This is the best tea I've ever had!", so hopefully those are glowing enough reviews to give this place a try. read more

Nice covid friendly social distancing environment. The staff is very nice and they explain the Tea when you walk in and they do have outdoor seating as well. It was very relaxing to go here and have some really good tea. They also have an upstairs where you can read and work on your laptop. read more

Valley Brook Tea - Sitting by the window area. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is super pretty and well decorated. There are many different options for tea and they all come in nice blue and white mugs. Perfect place to go to get some work done and the tea comes out pretty quick. read more

Came in here today for a yummy Golden Peony tea. Again, the service was excellent and the cafe was as clean as they come. I chatted with the staff who shared that they have faced a fair amount of discrimination in recent weeks-- mostly from the coronavirus-- where customers will open the door, see Chinese faces greeting them, and then close the door. Please stop assuming all Asian people have the virus! Just drink your delicious tea and relax! read more

Amazing tea, yummy pastries, and a great vibe for reading, writing, or just chatting with friends. My boyfriend and I come to Valley Brook Tea early on Saturdays to get in our weekly reading (so we can pretend we're smart) and there is no place we would rather do it. The owner and staff are kind, and incredibly knowledgable about tea. If you want tea and you want to know about tea, this is the best place in the city to go to. read more

Lovely place! I'm so happy they're finally open! Try their cheesecake. Best cheesecake I've had ever. Fluffy and light. Absolutely divine. Staff was incredibly sweet and friendly. Good study spot and delicious teas. My favorite spot in dc atm! read more

This place opened right before the pandemic and we loved it! We have recently returned and we are so thankful! They have an outdoor patio with a few tables and are allowing seating a marked tables inside. The employees are extremely friendly. I do not know much about tea but they are more than willing to help you pick the perfect tea in a nonjudgmental way. Valley Brook is a must if you are in the DuPont area! read more

Valley Brook Tea - White peony iced tea, hot tea, coconut tea pastries - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very authentic Chinese tea house, the tea they have was so good and refreshing, and the location was also perfect

We walked around and its again one of these shops populated by -we work- people setting up shop sipping the whole day on a take away cup doing their school stuff or whatever. So no place to sit and it looks that its gonna be like this until that pAper is written.we decided to spend our money somewhere else. read more

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I got the Dragon Blend tea and it was great! Light and sweet. The space is adorable and i love the music they're playing. Decor is cute as well. Very relaxing tea house vibes. Service was awesome. read more

Valley Brook Tea - Dragon Blend Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Valley Brook Tea is a cute spot with a nice tea selection! The owner was extremely friendly and recommended a great tea for a clod, rainy day. The atmosphere inside the shop is tranquil and has nice seating (abiding by COVID precautions). There is an open layout so you can see the tea being brewed and prepared, which is fun. I want to visit agin to try the yummy looking snacks. Would defiantly recommend stopping by Valley Brook Tea if you're looking for a nice pick-me-up as we enter winter! There is also a beautiful selection of tea cups, sets, and tea if you are looking to get some holiday shopping done. read more

My friend introduced me to Valley Brook Tea, and it's such a cozy and soothing tea shop with a lovely selection of quality teas from Fujian, China. The owner is great as well, and we had a nice conversation with him. It's a great place to hang out and chat, or grab a seat and work. read more

A new favorite! Gonna use this hidden gem to impress my friends haha. The tea is great and the space is too. Its a good place to get some work done. They make everything themselves, from the tea to the furniture! read more

Valley Brook Tea - Second floor seating - Tea Rooms Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Extremely authentic Chinese teahouse experience. Just as good as the upscale teahouses in Chengdu

Good environment, excellent service, and the shop serves the most authentic-flavor tea I ever had in DC. read more

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Picked up some silver needle and white peony white tea leaves, as well as some smoky lapsang souchong tea. I didn't see many green tea varieties, but there was a better selection of black teas. Apparently their tea is sourced from a family farm in Fujian, so this would make sense. The owner was very friendly and enthusiastic about explaining all their teas and products. They also sell individual large Bodhi tree leaves to filter the tea through as a natural sieve, and thought this was neat as while they're common in South Asia I hadn't seen it before. read more

I ordered tea and a reindeer tea-set from this place and they were delivered very quickly, in a repurposed box. I appreciated the note, delivery, and packaging for something that will become a present, without having to ask for it. Their website is easy to use and it has a wide selection of teas and accessories (cups, pots, sets, etc.) for the tea-lover(s) in your life. Consider supporting a unique shop like this during these trying times for small-businesses! read more

This place is my new favorite in the neighborhood. The owners are so nice, they have tons of sunny spots on the patio and the second floor, and their products are high all really high quality and yummy! I can't wait to try all their teas. read more

From the delicious, perfectly executed cup of tea to the owner's incredible depth of knowledge regarding all things tea, a trip to Valley Brook in Dupont Circle was a pleasant surprise on a recent afternoon. You'll also find a selection of beautiful handmade teaware, a lovely shop design and warm hospitality. I look forward to their calendar of upcoming tea events. read more

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Fantastic tea, very relaxing place. The quality of their selections are phenomenal - my favorites are the different varieties of oolong. I've never had such fragrant tea. read more

This is a lovely spot, their teas are delicious and the owner is so friendly and knowledgeable about all the teas - you really learn a lot just from visiting! read more

I went along with my bf since he is a tea lover and have bought a few of their teas online. We were sweating from the heat so I wanted something cold, refreshing, not too flowery/scented, and sweet. The owner was super duper friendly and recommended me the White Peony, which was delicious. It has a nice subtle sweetness to it, as well as the hint of honey flavor. Exactly what I needed. I also randomly picked a dessert and he was kind enough to advise me that it may be too scented for my taste and recommended a different one which was very delicious. I forgot the name of it but it has a soft crust with taro filling. The place is very clean, very nice interior design, and most importantly, the owner is so friendly and welcoming. The pricing is decent as well. I hope the owner pulls through this pandemic and the store continues to thrive. read more

Good selection and delicious teas. Their selection of pastries were interesting and yummy. The service is super nice and attentive.

Discovered this authentic Chinese tea shop today and I can't believe I hadn't been there before! My family is fairly knowledgeable about tea and I have to say this place is among the best tea I've had in the U.S. The space itself is beautifully decorated, very peaceful vibe throughout, and the seasonal tea the owner recommended was fragrant and complex. I also tried their vegan rose pastry which was just as fresh as ones I've tried in China. This will be one of my go-to study spots from now on. The second floor had a few alcoves that are wonderful for doing work or people watching. Can't recommend enough! read more