Tea Origin 茗外 Richmond — Restaurant in Richmond

This tea house has a fantastic selection of teas, and the staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything and gave us a lovely introduction to their teas, helping us choose the best one to suit our taste. You can tell they truly care about tea and want customers to have the best experience.

Their desserts are quite unique, offering flavors you don’t typically find elsewhere. While some might find them on the sweeter side, they are well-presented and thoughtfully made. The black sesame roll was particularly interesting, with a strong sesame flavor and a nice balance of texture. The matcha-infused dessert with boba pearls was also a creative touch, adding a fun twist to the traditional tea experience.

Beyond the tea and desserts, the ambience is fantastic—it’s a quiet and cozy place, perfect for working, studying, or just relaxing with friends or on a date. They even have charging spots, which is a great touch if you want to stay and get some work done. The place is also super clean, including the bathroom, and I really appreciated seeing the staff frequently washing their hands while handling food.

The prices are reasonable for the quality, and I’d definitely recommend it for tea lovers. If you’re looking for a place to explore new tea flavors and unique desserts, this is definitely worth a visit....

Wow I love this spot so much!! I am honestly super lazy about reviewing, but I feel obligated to for this place. The guy worker who I always see there is very knowledgeable about tea and super nice. You can tell he really cares about tea. This is also a great study spot, it’s quiet and you can have tea and dessert while working. There’s even charging spots. The place is also super clean, bathroom too. Also, I saw him frequently washing his hands after handling stuff, which I really appreciate. The tea was delicious, and the desserts too. My favorite dessert was the black sesame roll, the black sesame flavor was so good. Even though it is slightly pricy, it’s totally worth it because of the high quality and ambience. You can also get the combo which includes 2 teas and 3 desserts, super worth if you split it with a friend. This is a must-go spot...

I’ve never really considered myself a tea person, but on a friend’s recommendation, we decided to check out this hidden gem after dinner. As someone with zero knowledge about tea and wanting to avoid caffeine late at night, I was a little hesitant. But the owner was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our preferences and introduced us to two options: Nitro tea and Traditionally Medicinal. We ended up trying the Forest of Ancient Black Tea and Sweat Tea, and honestly, they might be the best teas I’ve ever had. The Nitro Black Tea was smooth, delicate, and refreshingly cool; The Sweat Tea had this naturally sweet aftertaste that lingers beautifully, even though there’s no sugar added. I was left with a clean, fragrant finish in my mouth that felt so satisfying. I would say it’s definitely not just a drink—it’s...