8 Relaxing tea houses to visit in Hong Kong

Basao’s chic and modern tea space, with in-house tea master on site, is a great spot for chilling and sipping on cha, but you can also buy them to take home. Purveyor of Asian teas, Basao’s collection comprises single-origin sourced and clean grown teas from around the region available as loose leaves or teabags. 

One of the most famous British brands in Hong Kong, Fortnum & Mason does England proud with a huge range of teas on offer. From historic house blends and single-origin caddies to herbal infusions and fruity blends, there’s plenty to try here. Sip on your favourite blend while enjoying an afternoon tea set, or pick up an assortment of teas and cookies at the retail shop.

Green Ginkgo Tea (GGT) is a hand-brew tea bar founded with the vision of making tea as accessible and modern as coffee culture with a range of high-quality teas sourced from Japan, Taiwan, and China. Apart from unique hand-brewed tea drinks and tea products, including their exclusive craft fizzy tap tea, GGT also offers various artisanal seasonal treats. Products such as tea bags and loose leaf tea, premium tea sets, and special edition tea and teawares are available for purchase.

LockCha Tea House sits inside the beautiful compound of Tai Kwun, so its location already gets bonus points from us. The tea house offers a blend of east and west, with classic Canton-style decor, a bar counter for patrons to watch the tea selection and brewing process, and an outdoor area for casual dining. LockCha serves a curation of over 100 teas and vegetarian dim sum, as well as their exclusive LockCha tea cocktails and tea beers. Guests can also browse through a multitude of quality tea merchandise sourced from around the globe, including Chinese tea, herbal tea, cold-brew tea, tea wares, tea publications, and tea clothing. LockCha also provides tea classes, making it a perfect destination for tea enthusiasts and those seeking an immersive cultural experience.

Want to impress your friends and families with your Chinese tea expertise? At MingCha Tea House, you can have as many tea tastings as you want for a fixed price, perfect for tea enthusiasts and culture vultures. By the end of this fun and interactive class, you can learn all about the stories and origins of different teas, as well as knowing how to brew a cup of tea like a pro. Don't forget to bring home a wonderful selection of authentic teas MingCha has on offer.

Plantation Tea Bar is a relaxing tea haven dedicated to Camellia sinensis, the Asian plant from which all tea is made. The tea bar features a beautiful 12-seat stone counter, where guests can try a monthly-changing tea-tasting menu led by tea masters. An a la carte menu with over 20 teas is also available for guests to order by the pot.

In addition, visitors can peruse an extensive range of specialty teas available for purchase at the retail counter, including signature teas such as Rice Scent Aged Puerh and Wild Purple Tea Buds. It is a perfect place to catch up with a few friends or enjoy some relaxing 'me' time.

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Those looking for a delightful matcha experience should pay a visit to Tealosophy Tea Bar. Located along the bustling Wyndham Street in Central, Tealosophy is a Japanese-style tea house with minimalist and modern decor that creates a relaxing atmosphere for customers to enjoy their teas. In addition, Tealosophy offers set menus, afternoon tea sets, as well as other tea-infused desserts. Various Japanese tea ceremony workshops are also regularly held.

Yu Teahouse aims to encourage both tea drinking and healthy living to heal the body and soul. The tea house makes its beverages with a carefully curated range of Chinese tea leaves, including but not limited to yun wu (cloud green tea), bai mu dan (white peony tea), dancong, and pu’er. Having studied the art of tea from a young age, the founder often hosts classes to promote the philosophy of tea through tea-making techniques.