We've been going to WCTH for years, and always have such an awesome experience. Sohan, the owner, is so knowledgeable about all the teas he imports and serves, as well as the ceremonies and traditions. And he's always so nice and welcoming. The atmosphere is also serene and contributes to the overall experience. We definitely recommend visiting! read more

I had a wonderful experience at the tea house in its new location. Parking is tough in this area so expect to walk. We opted to try 4 different teas and learned so much about each tea! Staff was friendly and gave great history on the traditions and origin of the tea. The setting can be crammed if you go during a popular time but such a great opportunity to enjoy tea with strangers! read more

West China Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Adorable spot for high quality tea! Service is incredibly friendly as well. Definitely a must-go for tea lovers! read more

West China Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a fun experience! I came with a friend and we did probably 5 different reasons tastings (if not more) and enjoyed the authentic Chinese tea service. The staff is super knowledgeable and you can purchase any of the teas you try. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town. We also ended up chatting with others at the table. I love the communal experience. There is a cute room in the back for a more private group tea service as well. read more

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My favourite place to sample a variety of teas and make new friends. Love it here everyone is so friendly and nice and the teas are awesome

West China Tea is an Austin gem. Whether you're sitting at the community table making new friends or tucked away for a private conversation, the atmosphere is incredibly cozy and welcoming. Their traditional Gongfu service is beautiful, and the staff members are as kind as they're knowledgeable. A perfect, chill sanctuary for a tea lover or someone looking for a chat! read more

After three visits here, I am glad I have had chances to experience it before the business moves to its new location on E. 7th St. Last year Eric R. and I came here to check it out and really enjoyed the experience, so this past weekend we went twice: Friday night with our friend Melinda C. who also was in Austin for the weekend, and Sunday before we returned to the airport. This wonderful place offers tea for your table (you can order tea and sit and enjoy privately), loose leaf tea for sale, and a communal tea bar. We have enjoyed the tea bar each time, and Friday night it was so busy, the staff kindly started a new tea bar in a back room for us and another party. There is an intricate tea ceremony with many components that the staff makes look easy. Each tea is stepped several times so guests can taste differences with each steep. As you sit and enjoy, each pot of tea (with several steeps and refills) costs $5 per person. The person performing and serving will take requests and explain the regions on the map of China to describe where teas are from and why they have certain characteristics. If you are too "tea drunk" or do not like a certain tea, you can slide your little tea cup behind the coaster, and you can opt out of pours until the next tea is prepared. Tea leaves and excess water are discarded in bowls with tea pets for composting. If you enjoy a tea you tasted, you get a 10% discount on its purchase. The new location is being renovated, so enjoy this one until mid-December. read more

Nut allergies beware!...just kidding, tea has no nuts. Stellar service and experience with Nick today with our party of six. We did the private tea tasting and were able to select four teas to have a Gongfu Cha experience over 2 hours and 15 minutes. The experience means that the tea is steeped quickly around 10 times, and you sample the tea at different levels of steeping to identify how the flavors mature. So we got around 30-40 small cups of tea over that course of time. ($20/hr/person = $270 for our group) Nick was great conversation during our time, along with sharing his wealth of tea knowledge. I'm not sure if it's something I would do often due to the cost, but the offering is fantastic and they do other styles like self service and a "brewer's choice" tea bar that are more affordable. Parking can get a bit difficult as their lot is pretty small off the feeder road. Look for the "Tea here" sign! read more

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I've always wanted to go to West China Tea House and finally got around to doing it! The environment is super peaceful and staff is extremely knowledgeable about tea, the health benefits and they have some beautiful tea gift sets! I love the social sitting they have where you can converse with strangers and sip on some tasty tea. I ended up purchasing some infused Elderberry Honey and tea on the way out. This location is closing in a few months so be sure to visit. I plan to come back again!! Be mindful that the parking lot is pretty small and it's right off the highway. read more

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This Chinese tea house is phenomenal! Sampled a few teas. My favorite was a smoked tea which is more so a dinner tea. Very delicious! The tea instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly. The teas are very strong and have high caffeine. So, if you're sensitive to caffeine drink plenty of water and taste the tea vs drinking freely. It was a little difficult to find the location, should change the color of the gate to attract the eye, or put a sign on the gate. The ambience in the tea house reminds me of the tea rooms in the movies. Highly recommended for group experiences or dates. read more

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We made reservations for a girls tea time. Staff is super friendly and we enjoyed our first time visit! We got to try 3 different tea and our tea staff host was so informative. He shared so much knowledge about teas, how to prepare it, and showed us different techniques. We really enjoyed our time there and it was quite tranquility environment. We got to drink tea while spilling the "tea" hehehe . Great place to go to for all tea lovers! We loved one of the tea so much we ended up getting one of the tea to bring home. Do I recommend this place: absolutely! I can't wait to return and try more of their teas! read more

This is such a cool place. I went here and did the private tea service. We wanted non caffeinated and the host put together some off menu options for us. They were very pretty and smelled nice. I liked the orange one and the other one with hibiscus. The butterfly pea tea one was pretty and not super tasty. It was still fun to try. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, definitely recommend. I want to go back and try the community table too! read more

West China Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great chrysanthemum tea. Lots of options. Super kind and helpful employee. A bit cramped though.

My wife and I came by after enjoying a Japanese tea tasting just over a month ago elsewhere and constantly driving by this place. Happy we did. We sat at the bar and enjoyed around 4-5 pots of different teas served to everyone sitting around. Our server educated us on all the things happening while taking questions and obviously enjoying his parr in it all. We left with some tea coin samples and another tea set to supplement our own stock. My wife is a Sommelier, so her pleasure speaks volume for the tasting experience. Great service, beautiful atmosphere, nice vibe with the music, great tea. 5 stars. read more

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A very interesting experience. My friends and I went to the tea bar which was really fun to learn about different teas and try them in a traditional method. Our "bartender" was very knowledgeable and very chill, it was really fun overall. read more

I had a pleasant experience at the West China tea house. We got a private room and were introduced to so many interesting teas and the history and process of each one. It was a unique experience! read more

A whole new experience for me! Wow!!! I had no clue about the tea house culture and rituals! It was an experience, fun and gratifying! The best with no doubt about was our tea master! Super charming, animated, friendly, happy, funny and knowledgeable! This super upbeat guy will make you smile and lift your spirit no matter what. In the tea house you sit around a table drinking tea and chatting, meeting new people or just sharing with your group in a magical, spiritual ambiance! No matter what happens there you feel renovated and want to be back! Just try it! read more

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This was a really nice place to unwind and forget about the time. We were able to try a variety or tea, from pu'er to oolong. With the right tea server you can get many different conversations. Philosophical, linguistic, history, and geography. You can go as a party or by yourself. I had fun sitting at the bar and you end up meeting new people as they sit down and get up between steeps. The more the merrier as you can try more of an assortment of tea. I really learned a lot of how to enjoy and drink tea, but am by no means an expert. I really want to get my own tea set and learn how to serve a nice brew with friends. The sticky rice tea was my favorite. read more

West China Tea House - Tea bar - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time here! Came with a friend and we got to enjoy a variety of tea. You can choose to have your own table ($20) or sit at the tea bar with strangers ($5 per pot), which is what we did. We spent about 1.5 hours there enjoying good conversations and tea . My favorite type of tea is usually Pu'er/bolay, which was the first tea they served You can buy teas, teacups there too! The herbs smell very good and I love the vibes. read more

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This is a very cute place! I came in around 2 PM on a random Tuesday afternoon by myself when I was in the area, and I dropped in on a tea session going on for a small group of UT students. Even though it was just me, the tea master who was pouring (Leland) had me pull up a chair and join. It's $5 per person per pot of tea, and each time a pot is brewed, they give you a little bit at a time in your cup and go around the table, then brew more from that batch until the teapot is empty. I didn't stay long since it was my first time but I had a lovely Pu-er tea, and got to sample a long steep plum white tea that was my favorite of the two. The place doesn't look big from outside but it's the size of a small house inside so it's a good space! There's a small area out back with a bench too where you can have tea if you'd like. They have lots of traditional Chinese tea options on the menu, so there's something for everyone. All the staff were very friendly, and the vibe was chill, and the company was good. I had a lovely time, Im sure I'll go back with some friends at some point read more

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This is a nice place to learn about tea in a casual and inviting place. The staff are always friendly and chill, and I always have a good interaction with other customers. There's an option for communal seating or private seating at your own table. I've sat at the communal bar/counter both times I've been. You share a few pots of tea and can sometimes request certain types of tea to be served. I recommend this place to anyone looking to try something new! Pro tip: slow down well before you think you need to turn b/c the driveway blends in. The parking lot is on the smaller side, but I've never had issues finding a spot. read more

Such great vibes!! Learned so much about teas and had a really wonderful time with my friends. The staff are super knowledgeable and very friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Nice unique place to hang out. It's a shared and private table concept. We went there as party of 4 and opted for shared table. The setup of table was traditional Chinese and very interesting. Bummer they kept us moving here and there which was pretty unprofessional. They did have good knowledge about teas and how it works. Liked the experience and recommend for the people who like teas. read more

If you haven't been here, GO!! This was one of the most interesting and memorable places I've been in Austin! The staff was amazing! The vibe and decor is beautiful! The tea is out of this world. Every one is so welcome. I don't live here and I thought I knew tea until this experience and there were others who had been members. Everyone just enjoyed each others company! To get the full experience I recommend the community pour I believe it is called and to get to know different people and teas! Also block 2-3 hours because it is easy to spend all day here! Would absolutely come back!!!1000/10 read more

West China Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Okay, why have I never heard of this gem?!? We LOVE this place and will definitely go again. It is so quintessential austin. They have a community tea table where you basically get to have tea with random people. It's such a great way to meet people in the community and other tea lovers. You also have the option of doing tea with just yourself and a guest, but I highly recommend going for the community table because it is so much fun. They have really cute tea cups and all of the decor is very much Asian inspired. We will definitely come here again and bring our friends as well! read more

We tried an oolong tea and big black Buddha. Both were great with specific aromas that were appeasing to the palate. I always enjoy the authentic nature of tea shops like this. It's not Chinatown, but you'll sure to be pleased with an afternoon tea. read more

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Was in the mood to experience something new and different in Austin, in search for some Zen and landed at this place which met my expectation. Chose the tea bar tasting, sat next to random Austinites that I had wonderful conversations with, learned about tea and tea etiquette. Great experience! Will try private tasting for the next go around. read more

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Was in search of tea on a late Saturday afternoon.. went to a couple &called a couple more... no one open or I had to order it. Sohan took pity on us & was VERY gracious & opened for us even though he's remodeling. He's VERY knowledgeable about the tea we were interested in (pu-ehr) This will be a GREAT place to meet friends & enjoy/ learn about tea. He has a tea tasting that I'll be back to try.... he is very conscientious about covid so he'll take good care! Will DEFINITELY be back! Thank you, Sohan! read more

Full disclosure - I'm not really into tea. My mom was visiting and she is - so we went and I have to say it was a very interesting experience! Even if you're not a tea enthusiast, this is such a unique experience, it is worthwhile! read more

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I made a request to have little bags made up that would contain 3-4 tea coins to give as gifts at my son and daughter -in-law's wedding tea ceremony. The #25 bags arrived to my expectations. They were so pretty and will be perfect to thank our guests with. I hope everyone who receives them feels respected, appreciated and loved for coming. Thank you to all who were involved in this order. I am very appreciative. Many thanks! Omaha, Nebraska read more

We had such a great experience there! They have a huge selection of teas and are knowledgeable about the history and culture behind all of them. We received instruction on how to brew the different teas we had chosen in our own private tea room. It was relaxing and joyful and delicious. What a great activity to do with friends who love tea! I'll definitely be checking out their communiTEA nights where they brew free teas for you to try what they offer! read more

Became aware of the establishment by way of multiple educational/entertaining YOUTUBE videos by the proprietor. I haven't done much travel outside California during the pandemic, but I have been able to learn how to prepare oolong with the Gong Fu Cha method. As a show of thanks, I ordered several teas from the shop. I was able to read about the tea varietals from both the tea house web site as well as other sources. The tea arrived by mail in well-sealed packets. Everything was fresh and a small surprise sample was added to the order. The tea master is very knowledgeable of the teas and has a formidable understanding of the science behind tea making. He also seems to have a first hand working knowledge of the country and estates in which the products are grown. If you are in the market for some high-end oolong tea I would strongly recommend this shop! read more

Hidden gem beside the I35. You might just miss it if you drive fast. Yes it is a small parking lot, but the treasure of tea is worth it. The tea are mainly from China. They sell wide varieties of it. You can different tea at the counter for $5.00 dollars a pot. Or ten dollars a pot when you sot at your own table.l They are very knowledgeable with their tea. The selection is wide. They have accessories for tea and much more. I recommened this place for anyone that want to try some quality Chinese tea. read more

West China Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was my first time at West China Tea House today, and it did not disappoint! I am a huge tea lover, and being able to hear all the details about the history of each tea, their caffeine content, flavor profiles and preparation techniques was incredible. I signed up for their 'Babies and Tea' offering and it was such a lovely and hard to find program. Having the chance to bring my little one while also having some informative and fun conversation about teas with the owners was the best way to spend a chilly and rainy morning. Even my one year old loved the tea she had in her own personal silicone cup! I cannot wait to return (with or without my toddler) to sample and purchase some more of their wonderful teas. read more

We are very lucky to have this place in the heart of Austin. West China Tea are importers of farm-direct Chinese tea and artisan tea. The owner So Han is an extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. I have loved all the teas he and Yao Yao have suggested. Yao Yao leads the tea specialist programs they offer. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting some top-shelf tea, or wants to book to have an authentic in-house tea ceremony. ~Shad Chancey at JustAnotherTeaBlog.com read more

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Great service! Came here with my family to try it out and it was amazing! The host was great and explained everything. He also explained the purpose of everything that is used. Will come back! read more

The thing that stood out to me the most was the absolutely terrible parking. The area is so narrow that Guan Yin resorted to attaching a mirror on a tree near the entrance so that you won't bump into something while trying to back out and leave. The parking spaces are narrow, and I had to back out several times and re-park so that I didn't scrape the cars next to the parking space I wanted. If you want to save yourself a headache, then park at the nearby in-and-out burger and walk to Guan Yin. Guan Yin Teahouse is literally a house. The interior is cozy, and they have Chinese decorations, and tea on sale. The people inside are friendly, and it's fairly quiet. I attended one of their tea tasting events, and I was met with unexpectedness. I didn't realize one of their yoga events was taking place the night I went, so the serenity that supposedly comes with tea tasting was shattered as I listened to obnoxious music and watched people are me stretching. The tea sure was hyped up. The workers were really trying to push to exotify the purple tea they had available, and claimed that purple tea was better for you than the more common green, white, and black tea. I smelled bs as they made those claims. Purple tea is just a genetic mutation of black tea, and there's no conclusive studies proving that purple tea is necessarily better. Just that purple tea contains an antioxidant that changes its color to purple. I would not pay a premium for some tea that's marketed as exotic. read more

I have heard great things and was really excited to try this place. First off, they have not updated their address on Apple or Google maps, so I was led to the old abandoned location only to find a note on the door with the new address. Wanting to support a local business, I drove around the city to the new location. It was locked when I got there, despite it being during their listed business hours. I waited around 30 minutes until they opened back up. I came in shopping for loose leaf tea, and the staff could not tell me a single thing about the tea. There were no detailed descriptions of the teas on the packagings, so I asked the staff members what was in the teas and I was met with the response "What do you mean? It's just tea." Obviously, different teas have different leaves from different plants, various flowers, dried fruits, spices, etc. I even asked a second staff member, and was met with a similar response. I was extremely disappointed that the staff couldn't offer any information whatsoever. read more

My favorite tea house! I've been coming here since 2011. Great staff, great vibes. I love it here.

i love THIS TEA house. I came to this tea house. Struggling to find a similar tea house in Houston made me realize what a true gem this place is. The teas, the education, the atmosphere i just love. This is a true gonfu tea place. read more