If you are looking for a lovely gift from Vienna, such as a nice tea or sweets in a cool packaging (I bought some in art deco style packaging), I truly recommend this place. I bought some tea, sugar violets and a nice plate for some friends in Germany as a gift and they were thrilled. This shop has a lot of choice when it comes to tea specialties and also a great choice of cookies from Austria and other places, etc. to accompany the tea. I have not yet tried the teahouse/restaurant but it looked very quaint and I definitely want to try it in the future. I was suprised in a good way as I thought that due to the prestigious address (right behind St. Stephan's dome) they would be very high, but they were actually very affordable. So don't be shy, give...
Read moreI love this place. The first time I have been there was in 2019 and I bought some teas, then I ordered some more online and in 2022 I came back. It is excellent for the quality and also for the price. Last year a shop assistant guided me in choosing the teas that best suites my tastes. I highly recommend it for all tea lovers. First, I recommend you to have afternoon tea at the table and sip it with the cathedral view and then, if you want, you can buy some products for yourself. I would also remind you that they sell sugared almonds, chocolate, maybe jellies in addition to tea box, to finish off the dessert cups and saucers. I would really like to come back to...
Read moreI recently purchased the "Strawberry Popcorn" fruit tea and was quite disappointed. Instead of a sweet, fruity strawberry aroma, the tea tastes almost entirely like beetroot. The characteristic strawberry flavor is barely noticeable.
I've noticed that more and more fruit teas now contain increasing amounts of beetroot, likely to add color or reduce costs. While it may look nice, it significantly alters the taste and feels like a decline in quality.
It's a real shame — especially because this has been a trusted traditional tea shop known for high-quality blends. If this trend continues, I fear even long-time customers may start turning away in search of more...
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