23 Examples of Niche Tea Shops

From Herbal Rejuvinating Teahouses to Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes

— June 9, 2014 — Lifestyle
As people become more health conscious, they are beginning to swap out bad habits for better ones; that is where these examples of tea shops come into play. Although the coffee culture is huge, especially in modern societies, it has become a decadent treat for many. Cafes are filled with drinks that are as full of sugar as they are caffeine. People are looking for alternatives that satisfy cravings while being refreshing and healthy.

These examples of tea shops show that their needs are being met in a variety of ways. While some are modernizing the traditional tea house, others are introducing different incentives such as targeting pet owners, focusing on the relaxing qualities of such beverages and turning the experience into something whimsical and surreal.
2.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
25
Black Cement-Inspired Teahouses
Black Cement-Inspired Teahouses
The Tea Stone Museum + Cafe Building Reflects the Sky & Nature
<
24
Coffee Giant Tea Shops
Coffee Giant Tea Shops
Starbucks Tazo Store in Seattle Will Be a Tea Drinker's Paradise
<
23
Cartoon Dog Tea Houses
Cartoon Dog Tea Houses
The Snoopy Japanese Tea House is Devoted Entirely to Charlie Brown's Dog
<
22
Renaissance Tea Houses
Renaissance Tea Houses
The Baoputang Teahouse Focuses on the Tradition Surrounding the Ritual
<
21
Tilt-Shift Tea Houses
Tilt-Shift Tea Houses
Jun Igarashi's 'Tea House' Looks Almost Too Good to Be True
<
20
Mountain-Mounted Tea Houses
Mountain-Mounted Tea Houses
This Mountain Tea House Adds an Aspect of Danger to Afternoon Tea
<
19
Futuristic Oriental Tea Houses
Futuristic Oriental Tea Houses
Archi-Union Architects Designed This Inspiring and Tranquil Space
<
18
Cozy Tea Time Retreats
Cozy Tea Time Retreats
The Hat Tea House by A1Architects is an Adorable Escape
<
17
Heat-Sensitive Surfaces
Heat-Sensitive Surfaces
Huo Yijin's Teahouse Table Changes Color When Hot Water is Spilt
<
16
Coconut-Shaped Teahouses
Coconut-Shaped Teahouses
Steeped in Exploration by Matthew Mazzotta Builds Community and Awareness
<
15
Inhalable Hot Beverages
Inhalable Hot Beverages
The Breathable Tea Room Offers an Experimental Way to Drink Tea
<
14
Gourmet Tea Houses
Gourmet Tea Houses
Ippodo Offers Premium Traditional Green Teas to Tea Enthusiasts
<
13
Eco Tea Houses
Eco Tea Houses
The Posbank Pavilion Boasts a Planet-Preserving and Simple Design
<
12
Alphabet Tea Houses
Alphabet Tea Houses
El Te Tea House's Giant LED Letters Lead into a Rainbow Inspired Shop
<
11
Pristine Peaceful Pagodas
Pristine Peaceful Pagodas
The A1Architects 'Black Teahouse' Sits on a Picturesque Landscape
<
10
Futuristic Park Features
Futuristic Park Features
The Tea House Pavilion by Connor Nicholas Makes the Most of Public Space
<
9
Reptile Cafes
Reptile Cafes
Yokohama Subtropical Tea is Staffed by Cold-Blooded Creatures
<
8
Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
<
7
Transparent Tree Abodes
Transparent Tree Abodes
The Glass Tea Houses by Swatt Miers is a Quiet Getaway
<
6
Modern Cave Cafes
Modern Cave Cafes
The Tea Mountain Tea Shop was Designed by A1 Architects
<
5
Fairy Tale Tree Houses
Fairy Tale Tree Houses
Enter a Realm of Fantasy with the Cherry Blossom Tea House
<
4
Tea Houses on Stilts
Tea Houses on Stilts
Terunobu Fujimori Designs The Takasugi-an in Japan
<
3
Cozy Concrete Cafes
Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
<
2
Suspended Backyard Sanctuaries
Suspended Backyard Sanctuaries
The Tea House by David Jameson Achieves Built Balance
<
1
Teeny Tiny Teahouses
Teeny Tiny Teahouses
The Cloud Collective 'Hermits House' is a Compact Abode
<