In
China, tea is a
traditional drink, that's not only good for your health but can
also cultivate your mind. Teahouses become especially popular in
the summer, as drinking tea can help you beat the heat.
Citylife has some recommendations of good places for tea.
Beijing
Guozijian Yicheng Teahouse
Run by two beautiful girls who play the seven-stringed
guqin (traditional Chinese zither), this place is elegant
and classic. Guests here not only enjoy fragrant tea but also the
melodies music of guqin. Moreover, if you are really
interested, you can try your hand at having a tea ceremony with
other guests.
Address: No. 8, Guozijian Avenue, Dongcheng District
Tel: 010-62461567
Minghui Teahouse
Located in a divine temple, this place will provide you a
shelter of serenity. The teahouses here are divided into six
private rooms so guests can be fully relaxed in the comfortable
environment. The staff are all dressed in traditional clothes of
the Qing Dynasty. When savoring a cup of tea, you may feel your
troubles have disappeared.
Address: Inside Dajue Temple, Haidian District
Tel: 010-62461567
Yiqingquan Teahouse
Boasting an amazing decor, this teahouse is more like a grand
courtyard full of classic style. All the furniture is made from
rosewood, which adds a much more traditional atmosphere. It's also
famous for its engraved decorations, From the gilded tablets with
Chinese characters to jade exhibits, this teahouse provides you an
ideal environment for savoring tea. Sometimes, there are folk music
concerts which add much more fun to the atmosphere.
Address: Chengjian Mansion, No. 18, Beitaipingzhuang Road,
Haidian District
Tel: 010-82076012
Shanghai
Peng Chacha
Besides fragrant tea, this place is also famous for its
entertainment facilities as it offers poker, chess and many other
games. Guests here can enjoy tea while chatting and playing games.
On the first floor, there are many kinds of nuts and snacks to try.
And the second floor has many small rooms, which offers more
privacy for conversation.
Address: No. 549, Jianhe Road, Changning District
Tel: 021-62385615
Taihe Teahouse
Showcasing a lot of antique furniture from the Ming and Qing
dynasties, this place attracts many people who appreciate
traditional Chinese culture. As for the tea, its selection and
quality may defy your imagination. Even the water for making tea is
trnsported from the famous Hutiao Spring in Hangzhou. So when you
enter the teahouse, you can get fully immersed in the tea
fragrance. And the decoration of this teahouse is also
gorgeous. There are man-made brooks and bridges, which can make you
feel like you are tasting tea in a natural environment.
Address: No. 569, Pudong Avenue, Putong New District.
Tel: 010-6887880
(Citylife, China Daily, June 25,
2007)
