As the last solar term in spring, Gu Yu brings a marked increase in air humidity and rainfall, so the grains grow faster. In traditional Chinese medicine, moist environment may cause some discomfort. Chinese people have the custom of drinking tea on this solar term.
China is a country with long history of tea culture. Chinese are fond of sipping and tasting tea. In Chinese culture, tea and calligraphy, paintings, Qin and chess are perfect match and doing these four things with tea fragrance permeated in the air is marks of refinement. Today, we will recommend to you some teahouses in Beijing. In spare times or holidays, tasting tea and chatting with friends in there will be a good option.
Lao She Teahouse
With a history of 29 years, this long-running teahouse, every nook and cranny from the first floor to the third floor, is steeped in Peking culture. If you are trying to satisfy your hunger, just stay at the first floor, the dining hall. If you are not, you can go to the second floor where sits the Sihe Tea Yard that boasts quite another scene. Against all expectation, behind the bustling Zhengyanglou Restaurant lies such a quiet teahouse. And if you are an opera buff, the theater on the third floor is definitely after your heart. On this floor, the epitome of Peking culture, all kinds of gorgeous performances like cross talk, acrobatics, magic, and oral stunts will be staged every night. While tasting covered bowl tea and tucking in Bingtanghulu (sugar bottle gourd) and all kinds of Peking-styled refreshments, you can enjoy the stunning opera performances. How wonderful!
Address: Building 3, Zhengyang Market, Qianmen West Street, Xicheng District西城区前门西大街正阳市场3号楼
Tel.: 010-63036830
Minghui Teahouse
Located in the Dajue Temple, the teahouse enjoys quiet surroundings and features plain decor that is harmony with the temple. Despite that Longjing Tea and Hupao Spring are crowned as the best offerings of Hangzhou, perfect combination of such grade is available here in Minghui Teahouse in this spring. As it is located inside Dajue Temple, you can embark on a trip to this millennia-old temple before patronizing the teahouse for tea. Mind you, get ready to be stunned by the experience where time and space intertwine.
Address: Inside Dajue Temple, Beianhe Township, Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District海淀区苏家坨镇北安河乡大觉寺内
Lu Yu Xuan Teahouse
Hidden in a bustling area, Lu Yu Xuan Teahouse is enveloped by unbelievable serenity. Yet, located at the vicinity of the Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park (Yuan Dynasty's Capital Wall Ruins Park), it stands at the crossroads to antique and modernity. Stretched across two floors, it features the Buddhist architectural style outside. Come and soak up the experience that time and space, human and nature fade into each other. Moreover, it is a greenhouse for both mind and body where you feel free to enjoy the tea, chitchat with friends and go on a fast. Otherwise, the most attractive selling point resides in that the Buddhist sound here would help you regain your inner peace.
Address: No. 2, North Taipingzhuang Road, Haidian District (To the west of Guanchengyuan Residential Community) 海淀区北太平庄路2号(冠城园小区西侧)
Tel.: 010-82082728
Chengyuan Chashi Teahouse
The teahouse features simple, elegant decor and elegant, exquisite surroundings. Inside, all private rooms are well designed, rendering an intimate and quiet vibe. Here, it not only provides premium tea but also heart-warming service. While serving tea, the waiters will tell you how to infuse tea better.
Address: Building 6, Cuiwei Beili, Cuiwei Road, Haidian District海淀区翠微路翠微北里6号楼
Charen Shenghuoguan Teahouse of No.9, the Fragrant Hill
Supposedly, those frequenters of Fragrant Hills even never know this teahouse at the foot. Though a small one, the teahouse is well-designed and decorated, presenting a mix of antique and modernity and brimming with cultural richness. Therefore, no matter what you feel like - tea-tasting, chitchat, meditation or an escape from the mundane world, come and find your exclusive happiness here.
Address: Floor 1, No. 9 Parking Lot, Fragrant Hills Park香山公园9号停车场内一楼
Bi Lu Xuan Teahouse
In a manner of speaking, this antique, charming teahouse somewhat finds an echo in Suzhou’s classic gardens. Its private rooms, large or small, in this style or in that style, all ooze with a mix of unearthly classicality and elegance, presenting a relaxing, homelike, intimate and peaceful vibe. Such an atmosphere, coupled with the unique locality, has made it a spot of choice for business meeting and tea-tasting in Beijing.
Address: Floor 1, Building R, Huiyuan Service Apartment, Asian Games Village亚运村汇园公寓R座1楼
Tel.: 010-84977951
Ten Plus Terrace
The tea house is tucked away but full of surprises, with minimal and elegant layout, exquisitely designed and laid out tables, simple screens between tables, beautiful plants and delicate tea sets which together generate a serene and intimate ambience. You can brew a pot of tea, sit quietly or chat with friends while relishing the aroma of tea and the beauty of life.
Add: 2/F, Building 37, Section 11, No.2 Heping West Street, Chaoyang District 朝阳区和平街11区37号楼2楼
Tete-a-tete
Once stepping into the tea house one is greeted with a refreshingly elegant sight of running water, waterwheel and plants. Here even pages of books are steeped in the aroma of tea. In this comfy and cozy place you can sit alone or with a few friends while sipping tea and having a good time.
Add: Building 1, South Gate, Capital University of Economics and Business, Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华路首经贸大学南门1楼
Celadon & Tea House
It features intimate and comfortable atmosphere as well as novel and unconventional decor fusing Chinese and Western styles. All the tea sets and dishes are celadon wares, the light and pastel color of which is ineffably soothing. There are a wide range of tea varieties. Tea sets are for sale.
Add: 5f-43, Joy City No.101 Chaoyang North Road, Chaoyang District朝阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳大悦城5楼5f-43
