Kee Heung Chun Tea Company — Restaurant in Hong Kong

Wow! This place is special. It has lovely, vibrant teas, beautiful tea ware, and great customer service. I got 2 teas (Supreme Phoenix Jasmine and Dragon Pearl Green Tea) as well as a tea pot. Derek, the managing director, is leading his family’s business (which is 84 years old!!) with great care. He asked questions about teas I normally enjoy and was able to identify and share his teas that most fit my flavor profile. When I asked about tea pots (as I didn’t have much experience with them), he gave me a thorough introduction to different styles, while teaching me about how to care and use earthenware tea pots. If you’re in Kennedy Town, you need to visit! You’ll make a wonderful memory about a family-run Hong Kong tea shop, just...

We went in looking for some tea not really knowing what to expect. It was our first day in the area and we just wanted to explore. We were greeted warmly, shown around the small storefront, and invited to sit down to have tea with the owner. He was knowledgable, kind, and made a phenomenal cup of tea. He taught us about tea ceremonies, how to take care of a high quality tea pot, and how to drink the tea. He spent over an hour talking to us about tea, life, and other places to go in the area. I am here for another week and will definitely stop in again...

I had an amazing experience at this tea shop! I came in looking for new teas and potentially a teapot, and Derek went above and beyond spending over an hour with us sharing his deep knowledge of tea, from different types of tea, techniques of tea ritual, the artistry that goes into teapot making, and the origins of the clay material. His excellent English made everything easy to follow, and the teas he recommended based on my tastes were perfect. I left with a greater appreciation for tea culture (and new tea+wares) and can't...