Imperial Tea Court facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Beverage |
| Founded | San Francisco, California, 1993 |
| Founder | Roy and Grace Fong |
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United States
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Number of locations
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Two |
| Products | International teas |
The Imperial Tea Court is an American company that sells special teas. They offer fine teas from places like China, India, Taiwan, and Japan. These teas are sold to other businesses and to people who want to buy them for themselves.
Imperial Tea Court was the first real tearoom in San Francisco's Chinatown. A tearoom is a place where you can enjoy different kinds of tea. They were known for serving tea in a traditional way.
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History of Imperial Tea Court
How it Started
The first Imperial Tea Court tearoom opened in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1993. It was started by Roy and Grace Fong. They wanted to bring authentic tea experiences to the United States.
Current Locations
The original Chinatown location is now closed. But you can still visit Imperial Tea Court at two other places. One is in San Francisco's Ferry Building. The other is in Berkeley, which is a city close to San Francisco.
San Francisco Tea Festival
In 2012, Roy and Grace Fong helped organize the very first Tea Festival in San Francisco. This special event took place at their Ferry Building location. It was a chance for many people to learn about and enjoy different teas.
Types of Tea Offered
Imperial Tea Court is famous for its wide selection of teas. They offer many popular types, including:
- Black tea: A strong tea that is fully oxidized.
- Green tea: A lighter tea that is not oxidized much.
- White tea: A very delicate tea, minimally processed.
- Yellow tea: A rare tea, similar to green tea but with a special drying process.
- Jasmine tea: Green tea scented with jasmine flowers.
- Puerh tea: A fermented tea, often aged for many years.
They are well-known for serving these teas in a traditional style. This means they prepare and serve the tea using methods that have been used for a long time in tea-producing countries.
