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A gourmet style tea house rarely seen in HK
2010-11-21 25 views
While Taiwanese style tea houses are seen in almost every major street in Hong Kong, it is a pleasant surprise to see the opening of LEAF. I was told they just opened for a couple days when I went in there. There were so many choices some of which I have never heard of. I ordered white peony and it was contained in a paper cup with a plastic cover similar to those used in chain coffee shops. It was quite hot and I told the servers and they quickly cooled it a bit by pouring the tea in and out of
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While Taiwanese style tea houses are seen in almost every major street in Hong Kong, it is a pleasant surprise to see the opening of LEAF. I was told they just opened for a couple days when I went in there. There were so many choices some of which I have never heard of. I ordered white peony and it was contained in a paper cup with a plastic cover similar to those used in chain coffee shops. It was quite hot and I told the servers and they quickly cooled it a bit by pouring the tea in and out of a flask several times. And the result was just right --- it was unlike any tea you got from the around-the-street tea houses. Don't expect sweetness or any fancy flavor. It's instead authentic quality consistent with the longstanding tea traditions, albeit poured into a to-go cup.

I don't know whether others feel it's worth 30 dollars but to me it's a gourmet's treat in an easy package. Definitely will go back and check out other flavors.
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Date of Visit
2010-11-20
Dining Method
TakeAway
Spending Per Head
$30 (Other)
Recommended Dishes
  • Gourmet teas