List of teahouses facts for kids
Welcome to a list of teahouses! A teahouse is a special place where people mainly go to drink tea. They also often serve tasty snacks and light meals. Sometimes, the meal itself is even called "tea," like when you have "afternoon tea." Teahouses are important because they are often places where people meet, chat, and spend time together, much like coffeehouses. Different countries and cultures have their own unique kinds of teahouses. For example, in Britain or America, a "tearoom" might serve afternoon tea with small cakes and sandwiches.
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Teahouses in Europe
Europe has many interesting teahouses, from small local spots to big international chains. These places offer a chance to relax and enjoy different kinds of tea.
- Blauwe Theehuis, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Délifrance, a French bakery chain that also serves tea
- Dobrá čajovna, an international chain that started in the Czech Republic
- TeaGschwendner, a German-based international chain with shops and bistros
British Tea Traditions
Britain is famous for its tea culture, and many teahouses there have a long history. These places are perfect for enjoying a traditional British tea experience.
- ABC tea shops, a chain that used to be very popular but is now closed.
- Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate, a famous chain of teahouses in Yorkshire, England.
- Jacksons of Piccadilly, a company that sells tea.
- Kardomah, a chain of tea and coffee shops popular in England and Wales from the early 1900s to the 1960s. Most of them are now closed.
- Lyons Corner House, a large, now-closed chain of restaurants and teahouses. Their fast waitresses were nicknamed "Nippy."
- The Orchard, a lovely tea room in Grantchester, near Cambridge.
- Tchai-Ovna, a unique tea house and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Willow Tearooms, a famous teahouse in Glasgow, Scotland, founded in 1903.
British Teahouses Abroad
Some British-style teahouses can be found in other countries, sharing the tradition of afternoon tea.
- Babington's tea room, located in Rome, Italy.
- English Tea House and Restaurant, found in Malaysia.
Teahouses in the Americas
Teahouses in North and South America offer a mix of traditional and modern tea experiences, including popular bubble tea spots.
Canadian Tea Spots
Canada has some unique teahouses, especially in its beautiful natural areas.
- Lake Agnes Tea House, a rustic teahouse in Alberta, Canada, reached by a scenic hike.
- Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House, another remote teahouse in Alberta, Canada, offering stunning mountain views.
United States Tea Culture
The United States has a variety of teahouses, from traditional spots to modern chains specializing in different tea drinks.
- Argo Tea, a chain of teahouses that started in Chicago.
- Dushanbe Tea House, a unique teahouse in Boulder, Colorado, built in Tajikistan and gifted to the city.
- Lollicup Coffee & Tea, a chain that specializes in bubble tea, a popular drink with chewy tapioca pearls.
- Salvation Army Waiʻoli Tea Room, a historic teahouse in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Shoseian Teahouse, a traditional Japanese teahouse in Los Angeles, California.
- Tavalon Tea, a tea merchant based in New York.
- Tealuxe, a chain of teahouses.
Teahouses in Asia
Asia is the birthplace of tea, and teahouses here have deep cultural roots, offering many different styles and traditions.
Indian Tea Houses
India is famous for its chai (tea), and teahouses are popular places for people to gather.
- Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House, a well-known teahouse in Mumbai, India.
- Chai Point, a chain of tea shops found in Bengaluru and New Delhi, India.
Chinese Tea Culture
China has a long and rich history with tea, and its teahouses are central to social life.
- Cha chaan teng, common tea restaurants found in places like Hong Kong, serving a mix of Chinese and Western food and drinks.
- Fuchun Teahouse, a famous teahouse in China.
- Luk Yu, a historic teahouse established in 1933 in Hong Kong.
- Ten Fu Group, a large tea company that also has teahouses.
Japanese Tea Houses
In Japan, teahouses are often designed for the special and peaceful Japanese tea ceremony.
- Chashitsu, special architectural spaces built specifically for the Japanese tea ceremony, focusing on peace and simplicity.
- Jo-an, a famous and historic Japanese tea house.
- Tai-an, another important traditional Japanese tea house.
- Kakurin-tei, a traditional Japanese tea house.
- Meimei-an, a traditional Japanese tea house.
- Glass Tea House - KOU-AN, a modern teahouse designed by the artist Tokujin Yoshioka, made mostly of glass.
Taiwanese Tea Shops
Taiwan is known for its unique tea drinks, especially bubble tea, and has many popular tea chains.
- Chatime, a large international chain that started in Taiwan, famous for its bubble tea.
- EasyWay, another international chain from Taiwan.
- Shiatzy Chen, a Taiwanese fashion house that also has a tea salon.
- Quickly, a global chain from Taiwan, known for its bubble tea.
- Wistaria Tea House, a historic teahouse in Taipei, Taiwan.
- Ten Ren Tea, a well-known tea company and chain of tea shops.
Other Asian Teahouses
Teahouses are important across many other parts of Asia too.
- Pak Tea House, a historic and famous teahouse in Lahore, Pakistan.
See also
- Catherine Cranston
- List of bakery cafés
- Thomas Ridgway
- Types of restaurant
