Kung Fu Tea is one of the top tea shops I tell people to go to. Small, quiet, and a selection that is quite specific and diverse at the same time. Heddy is a wonderful hostess and will walk you through many Pu-Erhs and oolongs, some of which her family grows back in Yunnan. The only downside? Appointment only. Also to warn you that Pu-Erh’s can be a little pricey, so best not to go in there comparing it to builder’s brew, but more of a cultural experience from China.
Drgs10
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Not always open so call and book in advance. However a real treat when you do.
Kenneth M.
Classificação do local: 4 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Popped in here at the weekend for a tea ceremony and it was a very interesting and enjoyable experience. The range of teas on offer is formidable but there’s definitely something for all tastes. Of the ones I sampled my personal favourite was the Red Robe Oolong. Nicely decorated and with the charming owner in attendance this is a specialist shop that deserves to prosper. I think the tea ceremonies are only being undertaken at weekends currently so probably best to call and book in advance. The shop also has a Facebook page.
Steph T.
Classificação do local: 4 North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
This is most definitely one of my favourite discoveries in Edinburgh, situated in between some incredibly run of the mill shops. This cute little tea shop is decked out in black wood and lovely cherry blossom wallpaper which makes you feel very authentic indeed. The waiter came and gave us the menu which is full of interesting and unusual teas, loads of which I had never heard of before. I decided, eventually, to go for the simple green tea as I know I like it, and I also had a ‘gunpowder brownie’ made from gunpowder tea, cocoa and nuts! It was only £1.50 and a delicious treat! A brilliant wee place to hang out and sample some amazing Chinese teas.
Terry W.
Classificação do local: 4 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Me and a friend were walking back from a game of laser-tag, which was just around the corner when this little shop caught our eye. We were first attracted to the shop by its name– and we wondered what it was all about. Looking at the window there was a special deal on for two Chinese teas for £3.99 and thought that this was a pretty good offer for trying something new. I ordered a Kung Fu black tea– and it was advertised as helping you to lead a healthy life and bring about a peaceful mind– a lot more than what Tetley’s promise! I must admit that I found the tea to taste absolutely awful, you could say it was not my cup of tea! However, I am happy that I went there, just to say that I have tried Chinese tea, and it only cost me £2, so I would definitely recommend anyone to come here and give it a try.