Especially in the east, tea houses not only serve tea, but are also an important center for social interaction. While those in North America might be more likely to hang out in a cafe or a bar, tea houses imply a heightened sense of sophistication. Sometimes referred to as a tea room, these boutique establishments offer artisan dining experiences.
Tea houses are often an excellent example of architecture or interior design. As with most restaurants, ambiance is an important part of the service. This can be seen with fairy tale tree houses located in Hokuto City, Japan. Other parlors seek to enhance the perception of luxury, from designer tea parties to gentlemanly tea experiences. There is even room for eco-practices in this space, whether it's reflected in the architecture or a form of biomass bartering.
25 Specialty Tea Houses
From French Monarch Tea Experiences to Oxidization-Organized Tea Shops:
Alyson Wyers — Apr 23, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Minimalist Tea Lounges
The Gourmet Tea Lounge in Sao Paulo is Colorful and Chic
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Gourmet Tea Houses
Ippodo Offers Premium Traditional Green Teas to Tea Enthusiasts
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Coconut-Shaped Teahouses
Steeped in Exploration by Matthew Mazzotta Builds Community and Awareness
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Elegant Tea Shops
T Lounge by Studio pha is a Luxurious Tea-Tasting Experience
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Samovar's San Francisco Location Seeks to Elevate the Tea-Drinking Experience
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Luxe High Tea Experiences
Rhodes W1 Offers Afternoon Tea That Is Authentically English
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Glass Tea House
Mondrian by Hiroshi Sugimoto is Transparently Serene
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Oxidation-Organized Tea Shops
Paper & Tea's Specialty Tea Store Arranges Leafs By Oxidation Rate
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Cobranded Tea Shops
The New Starbucks Teavana Store Will Serve as Inspiration for the Brand
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Futuristic Oriental Tea Houses
Archi-Union Architects Designed This Inspiring and Tranquil Space
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Shipping Container Tea Houses
Atelier Y A O's Milk Tea & Pearl Shop Plays With Perception
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Eco Tea Houses
The Posbank Pavilion Boasts a Planet-Preserving and Simple Design
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Mountain-Mounted Tea Houses
This Mountain Tea House Adds an Aspect of Danger to Afternoon Tea
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Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
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Bartering Biomass Teahouses
The Methane Cafe is an Eco Cafe in Japan That Trades Trash for Tea
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Renaissance Tea Houses
The Baoputang Teahouse Focuses on the Tradition Surrounding the Ritual
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Modern Cave Cafes
The Tea Mountain Tea Shop was Designed by A1 Architects
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French Monarch Tea Experiences
This Afternoon Tea Service is Inspired by Marie Antoinette
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Symbolic Divide-Breaking Teahouses
Cutscape Architecture Creates the Red-Wall Teahouse in Beijing
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Gentlemanly Tea Experiences
Stafford London's Afternoon Tea is Paired With Whiskey and Cigars
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Alphabet Tea Houses
El Te Tea House's Giant LED Letters Lead into a Rainbow Inspired Shop
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Cliffside Tea House Restaurants
The Boa Nova House has Been Restored Into a Seafood Restaurant
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Designer Tea Parties
The Berkeley Hotel London is Offering Jimmy Choo-Themed Tea Events
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Branded Tea Services
Cafe 103's Vanilla Afternoon Tea Features Confections by Pierre Hermé Paris
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