HUGE SELECTION OF TEA!…read more The tea concierges were all friendly and helpful (especially when I know nothing about tea). They took the time to show me every single type of green tea and earl grey. I was slightly overwhelmed, but they did not make me feel like I was wasting their time or taking too long. Long story short, I bought some tea back to the states and we are all so happy with what we got!

Tea heaven . If you love tea, this is the place to be . I am guessing that you will find over 300…read moredifferent tea's here. They also have a restaurant upstairs where you can sample the tea's before you purchase . P.s. this place is a bit pricy , so be prepared .

We came by on impulse, on a mid afternoon without reservation and luckily were seated, upstairs in…read morea cozy but formal tea room . All the savory and sweet bites were beautifully presented and with creative fusion touches. It could be daunting to choose from the quite extensive tea selections but the young lady who served us was quite knowledgeable of the teas to offer a suggestion; service was attentive and formal. Do come here for an elegant high tea experience and inventive treats, a little pricey but worth it.

Wow! Marriage Freres close to the seven dials has literally any tea that you could imagine! The…read moreselection is a little overwhelming, but the staff is very helpful in ensuring you get the perfect tea for you! I can't remember exactly what team my brother ended up getting, but he went there for a specialty tea that he wouldn't be able to find at a regular store. They also have a nice upstairs area where you can enjoy a cup of tea and some pastries if you would like! We had a really good experience here!

Not a tea person but this place is stunning, got the special edition Jade Dragon. Store is…read morebeautiful, staff is lovely. Tons of teas to test out, only time I've ever been impressed with packaging like this are those special edition Marvis toothpastes. 10/10 recommend, especially for tea lovers.

I've been to a lot of tea stores, mostly focusing on specific bulk varieties in the usual range of…read moreprices. TWG is exceptionally unique in that not only are all of the Service staff fully trained on every single variety available in the store, but they are also focused on helping you understand your drinking preferences and guiding you towards their particular blends that will most suit your taste. For example, while I am very familiar with standard Matcha, Sencha green tea varieties, TWG makes their own hybrid versions that are outstandingly unique, flavorful, and aroma-wise, unequaled by anyone else. My friend was more focused on Jasmine varieties, and our staff member directed her to four or five specialty variance that TWG created to enhance various elements of the jasmine base properties. The store is focused on elegance, but also accessibility, knowing that it can be overwhelming to see so many varieties in one place. There is also a Tea Service section that serves both iced and hot individual portions of all of their varieties, but also hosts specific events, such as a Chinese tea ceremony to acquaint you with the various honorific ways tea has been celebrated in different cultures. It's located very close to the M&M world, but so different in style that you'll be amazed at how much you might not know about such a readily available beverage.

If there was ever a place to encourage the love of tea in London, this is it. Don't be dissuaded by…read morewhat seems like an odd location, as it is set back in a Notting Hill neighborhood, in what looks like a residential home. I personally think the location adds to the relaxation of the experience, as you're not watching people run up and down on the high street or dealing with the crowds that come with that kind of location. Pei who runs this lovely tea house(open on Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm) is incredibly friendly and helpful. The decor is gorgeous, with elegantly worn furnishings and gongfu tea ceremony accoutrements at every table. The music is also low and very soothing and adds to the ambiance without being distracting. There is a excellent selection of teas from Japanese and Chinese greens to both black and green pu erh, and a really fantastic selection of oolongs. He also offers a list of tisanes that can be added to the tea for extra flavouring, such as rose, osmanthus, or longan fruit. I sampled two oolongs, the honey orchid phoenix and the lishan. Both were very smooth with lovely mouth feel. As a side note, each table has a little card explaining the steps in gongfu tea preparation, and I think that is such a nice way to introduce people to a different style of tea prep. I was also being a little slow today and I was holding the yixing pot in a way which limited the flow of tea, and Pei saw me struggling, and corrected the mistake and showed me how to do it, without making me feel stupid or embarrassed. That, I appreciate so much! The food on offer is going to change weekly as he tries out new things, but our glutinous rice parcels and vegetarian dumplings were brilliant, savoury and filling, and our clementine almond cake was moist and fluffy and delicious. My friend I both had a pot of tea, 2 savoury plates and one sweet item, and our bill came to 11.50 each. Which I think is an amazing price considering how delicious and well made everything was. Individual pots of tea run between £3.50-4.50, and individual sweet and savoury items are around £2-3. My suggestion is to use the website form to make a reservation, as the space is on the small side, and you know you want the best service and experience possible. So book in advance and be so incredibly happy you did. also, I was so inspired by my experience today I came home and busted out my own gong fu set that has sat unused on my mantle since it came home with me from Hong Kong. It's now been dusted off and I am currently enjoying a lovely cup of genmaicha.

Amazing place to be on a wet windy nasty Sunday afternoon. I was introduced to this place by a…read morenumber of friends who swear by having high tea in an alternative environment Teanamu is highly highly unassuming, and it's barely visible from the main street. From the website, you're not really sure what kind of experience you're getting into, but when you sit down, you realize that Pei (the tea "sommelier") knows exactly what he's talking about and about the teas that he has on his menu. First thing, you decide on which "set" of food and drink you really want... I definitely recommend just going with the full Wabi Set, which is only £13, and comes with 2 savory foods, and all the sweets available. Then you select the type of tea you're looking to have during the experience. He has a full range of Green, Red, Black and Herbal teas. I went with the Pu'er tea, and was distinctly instructed on how best to brew it. Pei is from my hometown and loves to cater to your needs. It's like walking into a Prix Fixe tea place, where you don't get a choice of food, but it doesn't really matter. We started with some soba with a great asian paste, cucumbers and shoots. That and the combination of the "lo mai fan" - glutinous rice in pandan leaves is just about as delicious as I remember from home. The fact that you're in his home really makes it a great time especially if you come with friends, since he treats you just like one from the first time you walk in the door, until the second you disappear from the living room. You then move to the sweets, and I confess, I love macaroons and a good scone with clotted cream, but man, his home made macaroons make La Duree taste like they're bought from a Tesco. AMAZING. Will I go back? I will definitely come back, maybe even next week. DELICIOUS! Try now, because you ain't gonna have anything else like this in London.

Scoff and Banter is an awesome place, whether you're just grabbing tea in the afternoon, a bit of…read moredinner before the theater or for coffee and dessert after. We were staying at the adjacent hotel, so it was just a hop, skip and a jump for us. We pretty much only sampled the latter, and some apps along the way. You really can't go wrong here. Service is lovely.

It was the only high tea place I've been to in the U.K. The…read morereason why we came here is bc there really wasnt any wait where as other places were either fully booked or with insane wait times of 1hr+. Our set was 35pounds per person. It was ok but not really worth it considering its not a meal. Inside was a bit awkward...setup and ambiance wise. Was there music? i dont remember but I can hear a whole table next to us chit chatting so it was a bit annoying. But I guess thats what this is all about... So a question I have is...how do you have high tea between your 2 largest meals when they give you so much to eat?? Plus a whole pot of tea? I mean....its almost like a meal of snacks! Haha its great but I keep thinking about it....

They had multiple tea tasting stations to try, with fruity, instant, black, milk, or green tea. If…read moreyou were unsure about a flavor, you could ask them to prepare it for you. The prices are great, costing 10 pounds for a massive bottle of instant tea. The workers were really friendly, and they had a small section for hot chocolate for kids. There is also a small section for coffee and multipacks of teas. It can be a bit crowded at times, but still is an amazing store.

A nice and not very expensive place to go for a casual cup of tea. I don't think many people…read moreactually come here to sit down and order a drink (as opposed to stopping in to buy some tea for later), but it's fun. I love that the tea selection is huge... it's great to have so many different options! I got a vanilla honeybush tea and it was good and flavorful, in a mild kind of way (which makes sense for that particular flavor). The staff/ servers were also very nice. They bring out your tea in a cute little mini teapot, give you a timer, and recommend an amount of time to let your tea steep. I also like that you get quite a bit of tea from what you order. I probably filled my cup at least two times. This place has a chill atmosphere.

My wife loves this place and we make the trek to Kensington every time we are in London, so been…read morehere several times and can vouch for their consistency! It's a must now to book in advance if you want make sure you have one of the 5 tables they have inside. Noticed that they also sell their tea now as well.

This tea room is absolutely adorable. It is super small with only maybe 6 tables inside and a few…read moreoutside. We made our reservation weeks ago and were all set when we arrived. My mom and I had the full afternoon tea and we ordered two cream teas for my kids. Everyone absolutely loved it. The finger sandwiches were tuna, cucumber, egg, smoked salmon and a warm ham and cheese. The scones were delightful. We don't love raisins in our scones and they were able to accommodate us. The service was amazing. Everyone was so kind. I'd absolutely come here again!

Past San Francisco romps have made me bow down to the power of tea. Before I sat in teahouses in…read morethe Bay I knew nothing about tea's holistic qualities, nor did I know anything about the culture of tea. Did you know that a brick of two hundred year old Chinese Oolong tea can sell for between £20000-£100000? Neither did I until the sages in San Fran showed me the way. Now that I'm indoctrinated I know good tea when I see it and The Teahouse has good stock in abundance. This is the one stop shop for anything tea related. They sell loose tea, bagged tea, tea sets (which include teapots, cups, saucers, etc.) and even tea keychains. You can come in here with a fiver and leave with two great brands of bagged tea, or you can come in with £1000 and buy a quarter of some century old Oolong and a really nice tea time set. Even if you're not really that much of a tea nut just come in here and have a whiff. It smells so good.

This place sells all kinds of tea known, but its not cheap stuff. If you like some strange herbal…read moreteas, this is probably the only place to get them fresh. it also makes for a very posh looking present from Covent Garden. More than the tea though, I like the mugs and teapots! You can get specialised cups with a seperate strainer and a lid for brewing fresh tea for one, and still keeping it warm. The stacked shelves make for very pleasant browsing too. The aroma is faintly spiced inside the shop, and its a strangely relaxing feeling. Like entering a zen garden in an oriental setting. It makes me think that drinking tea in a formal ceremony (in a kimono?! cool) might actually be a lot of fun.