Teahouses

Tea is integral to contemporary Chinese society and a mainstay of economic and culturally activity that has not waned since the days of old Beijing. In those days, teahouses were the centre of social activity and populated with the guns and chatter of every walk of life where noblemen, imperial officials, touts and peddlers chose their tea carefully and caught up on the day.  Today, modern teahouses in China still have the same function but with not quite so much bustle, having adopted some of the aspects of peace and contemplation associated with Japanese tea culture.

Experience traditional Chinese teahouse culture and tea ceremonies. Become a discerning tea drinker.

Tips

* Beijing Restaurants usually do not require tipping or service charge. Some more expensive restaurants will charge 15 percent service.

* Opening times usually 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

* Menus written in Chinese so be warned: bring a friendly translator!!

* Do not worry about getting the chopsticks right first time: practice not perfection!! Do observe some of the taboos associated with eating in China.

 

Lao She Teahouse老舍茶馆

Address: Bldg 3, Zhengyang Shichang, Qianmenxi Dajie, Xuanwu District

宣武区前门西大街正阳市场3号楼

Tel: +86 10 6303 6830

 

Cha Jia Fu Teahouse Cha Jia Fu茶家傅

Address: Inside Houhai Park, Deshengmen Nei Dajie, Xicheng District

西城区什刹海公园内

Tel: +86 10 6616 0725

Ming Sheng Xuan茗圣轩茶艺馆

Address: Building 3, Yuyou Hutong,  Ping’an Dajie, Xicheng District

西城区平安大街育幼胡同3号楼

Tel: +86 10 66185528

 

Jingzhiyu Teahouse静之隅茶艺馆

Address: West Gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District

朝阳区朝阳公园西门

Tel: +86 10 6591 0505

 

Ming Hui Cha Yuan 明慧茶苑

Address: Dajue Temple, Bei'anhe, Haidian District

海淀区北安河大觉寺

Tel: +86 10 6246 1568, 6246 1569

Ke Zhong Zuo Cha Guan 客中作茶馆

Address: 1/F, Guanghuaxinju Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District

朝阳区光华路光华欣居首层

Tel: +86 10 6583 0451

 

Ning Sheng Xuan Teahouse 宁盛轩茶艺苑

Address: 1/F, East Building, B15, Wangshou Lu, Haidian District

海淀区万寿路乙15号南院东1楼

Tel: +86 10 6825 0870

 

Tianqiao Happy Teahouse 天桥乐茶园

Address: 113 Tianqiao Market,  Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu District

宣武区北纬路天桥市场113号

Tel: +86 10 6304 0617

 

The EatTea Teahouse 留贤馆

Address: 28, Guozijian Jie, Andingmenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District

东城区安定门外国子监街28号

Tel: +86 10 8404 8539

 

Qiao Ying Teahouse 桥影茶坊

Address: north of 6# Apartment, Guanghua Xili, Chaoyang District (North to Guiyou Department Store)

朝阳区光华西里6号楼北侧，贵友大厦往北400米

Tel: +86 10 6593 3394, 6584 2627

Wen Ru Xin Ju Teahouse 文汝馨居

Address: 10 West of SOHO, Chaoyang District

朝阳区现代城西侧10号

Tel: +86 10 8580 4341