Was once a Montreal favorite for me. I loved coming for a tea ceremony and as a bonus their offering of small vegan bites. Whenever it was possible I looked forward to showing friends and family this very special place. I suppose now my experiences will remain a memory; As I have returned to Montreal with hopes of visiting and sharing this tea house once again only to walk in and find that they no longer serve any tea. You can still purchase loose tea and some beautiful tea sets but I am sadden that the experience is just not the same. read more

This little shop serves excellent tea. The shop is filled with glass cabinets with antique tea sets and plateware. It was almost like a museum exhibit. There are about 4 wooden tables available where you can sit and order from the expansive tea menu. It really is an experience like no other. We ordered the jasmine flower and green tea sets, as well some steamed buns. The couple who owns the establishment are very kind and eager to show you the art of tea drinking. The owner arrives at your table with your super cool tea drinking set, and proceeds to pour the hot water into a cup containing the tea leaves. This is then poured into a sieve and finally, you pour it into the drinking cup. The tea itself was very aromatic and light. I've never felt so tranquil and at ease. Sitting in front of a view of Old Montreal and sipping warm and fresh tea was one unforgettable experience. read more

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Very good. I approve, I got a piggy bank for a deal from what it originally was, and it is super cool pottery. Very friendly very good.

Owners were so friendly and passionate about what they service. They provided us with instruction for preparing each tea. We will definitely be back. read more

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Very cute tea spot in the Old Montreal, I've actually never been in a salon de thé before so it was a good experience ! The decor is very nice and authentic with wood tables and Chinese art everywhere, it's pretty impressive when you come in! You can choose from a wide variety of teas (the owner told us that all the tea on the menu have caffeine, there is no such thing as a tea without caffeine, it's non sense!) and if you really want something without caffeine, there is one option available. I tried the honey ginger tea. Cool spot to check out if you have a tea craving. read more

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US California customer here ! If you get tired walking around and exploring all day, stop by this spot and relax with a cup of fresh tea. You get a table and order the type of tea leaves from a pictured menu. Then menu has explanations for all the tea (there is a lot). It's inexpensive. Eight bucks for a serving. They will bring each of you a tea set with the set of leaves you ordered. The guy will serve your first cup by showing you how to do it. Then, enjoy at your leisure. Delicious tea! Can't beat drinking tea from fresh leaves. It's not comparable from the packets we dump in boiled water. Great experience and the decor makes it THAT much better. My Wifey and I enjoyed the experience. She also made me spring the cash for a tea set and leaves. It's not a bad deal because I did shamefully compare prices on Amazon. read more

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A beautiful and enchanting tea house surrounded by decorative tea pots and cups. The Chinese wooden cases that display these works of art are also a feast for the eyes. The owner and his wife are a lovely couple who attend to you with a serene quietness as they serve you vegetarian bites for lunch and an exquisite tea I recommend highly the ginger honey tea. They have an abundance of other teas to recommend there is descriptions of it in a booklet for you to choose from. This is located on a side street around the corner from the Notre Dame Basilica church. read more

JJ insisted that we try a tea house while we were in Montreal, and I was certainly not going to argue, given that a cup of tea would absolutely bring the feeling back to my nose. We walked into Ming Tao Xuan and admired the multitude of beautiful pottery and tea sets before being shown to a table. I read most of the menu in detail before deciding on the Tie Kuan Yin King tea, and I knew it was a good choice by the attitude of our waiter (whose eyes lit up). A few moments passed before individual tea sets and kettles were brought for each of us. The waiter showed us the proper way to steep and serve the tea, which was fascinating, and then left us on our own to continue to drink. I poured myself three or four pots before I had my fill of the delicate and delicious beverage. We had a delightfully tranquil time at this quiet teahouse while we strategized about what to do (and where to go) next. One final note: make sure you stake this place out, because there is a very limited amount of seating available. read more

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Tea to cleanse your soul....well that's what my Mama kept on sayin'!! By sheer curiosity of the place (originally looking at the cupcake shop next door) we entered the Ming Tao Xuan tea house (aka: Salon de Te) and had the instant feeling of entering an actual tea house in China. The place is beautifully decorated with authentic artifacts and shelves loaded with hand-crafted teapots and tea accessories. A full-detailed Tea menu is brought by one of their knowledgeable tea experts who gives you a full description of any and all teas, tea properties, and advises on how to choose your tea. Teas price range from $6-8 dollars and they also have several options of cookies and light pastries as an accompaniment The tea presentation makes this a remarkable experience.....I can't describe how much fun we had throughout it all....Tea service is very affordable but prices of the teapots and its accessories are what could possibly break your bank. The craftsmanship of the tea pots is amazing and if you budget right, you can put together an exquisite set to bring back home and show how cultured you are! Hit the tea house after the a long walk around the Vieux Port and before visiting the Notre-Dame Basilica. You'll feel immensely cleansed and ready for a prayer or two at church! read more

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This place knows their tea. I'm saying they can tell you how to steep every tea in every way and do it with a beautiful little ceremony. This isn't a place for a quick stop and go, you probably will need to dedicate at least an hour to sit down order your tea, and then have them show you how to properly rinse your leaves and sip your tea. You get a huge amount of tea and have to order one per person but it's a great stop in Montreal when you need to warm up. read more

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I went there twice already. For tea lovers, this is heaven. The place is well decorated. Chinese atmosphere. SO RELAXING. The waterfall and Chinese music. OH Lala. SO MANY CHOICES FOR TEA. Before, I had the golden turtle, which came with a turtle tea set. AMAZING. This time, I went for the GABA dragon oolong, mainly for its muscles relaxing benefits. The staff helped us start the tea experience. Super kind. I felt super relaxed. My partner too. Had a great relaxing conversation. We also ordered cookies that was super tasty. Most relaxing tea place so far Strongly recommend for tea lovers I will come back to try other teas for sure. read more

Ming Tao Xuan - Gaba dragon oolong. BEST TEA PLACE EVER. SO RELAXING - Tea Rooms Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

After an extremely relaxing day of some much needed R&R at Spa Scandinave I decided to take a nice walk around Old Montreal and came across a cute little Tea House on Rue Saint Suplice called Ming Tao Xuan. With an air of Buddhist serenity, it feels like you are stepping into a tea house somewhere in a Chinese village and not off the street in old Montreal. Ming Tao Xuan means "a comfortable and welcoming salon where fine teas can be enjoyed in earthenware teapots". What that actually means--not to sure--but the tea selection is phenomenal. There were so many choices I couldn't keep up. The menu reminds me of a Sun Tzu novel! read more

An extra special treat. The couple who own it are very nice people, and very excited for their customers. We sat for over an hour sipping tea. The presentation is dramatic, and they love explaining every step and everything about every tea. It is obvious they have a passion for it and enjoy sharing the experience. We also left with a lot of tea and a new tea set. Definitely go if you enjoy tea service, civilization, and relaxing. read more

This Tea house is absolutely incredible!!! We had hot tea and iced tea, both were perfect. The Hot tea was just incredible and it came with a lesson in how to drink tea properly. The ceremony as a whole is absolutely beautiful when done properly. The tea was incredible as well. I strongly recommend stopping in for tea and assure you that it will be an experience that will exceed your expectations. You will never look at tea the same way after the Zen experience that you will have drinking tea here. Thank you so much!!! read more

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Great place to take a break and have a nice pot of tea :) I was so surprised how many different kinds of tea they have here! There is an entire menu that describes all the teas and they have an English menu too so that's helpful for those of us who don't speak French ;) I ordered a white tea and my mom had the jasmine pearls. My tea was nice and light and fragrant, but not as fragrant as the jasmine pearls; those smelled so good!! We ordered the cookie plate as well but I wasn't a fan because they were hard and brittle. My mom thought they were alright. They also have lots of tea pots and cups for sale which are very interesting to look at. Restrooms are in the back on the left. The two owners are very nice and they are actually from Hong Kong so they speak Cantonese but they spoke a bit of mandarin to me which was fun :) read more

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So glad we took a chance on this place. I don't have one of those fancy international cell packages so I was net-naked for the long weekend but this place looked kind of cool and advertised vegetarian cuisine so we went with it... and got super lucky with such a spectacular experience. It was over a holiday and their menu was apparently limited to just one page but we still managed to not be able to order less than 3 different plates. The food was ok. The salad wasn't as refreshing as I'd thought but the tofu roll thing was more of a stand-out than expected. Def get that. Their tea menu is pages upon pages upon pages of teas with wonderfully descriptive stories about each of the teas and their natural flavoring. I went with the lychee tea and it was incredible and came with a whole show, basically. I learned about tea culture and the proper way to brew and pour and it was so interesting, personal, and unique. Even though it was probably 90 degrees outside, the hot tea was still a good call for a head clearing, relaxing time in a beautiful part of downtown Montreal. read more

A visit to this tea room is a must. Vintage wooden furniture, shelves upon shelves of different clay and porcelain tea sets, and walls of teas from all over Asia. If you are not a huge tea lover then it is still worth it to have a peak inside if you are in the area. You can order tea (with a small selection of dim sum type foods) or just buy tea leaves to go. The prices for tea ranged from $14 - $30 per 100g. They have a menu list of teas and will let you smell each one but do not expect them to actually know anything about the teas. Any question I had about things like health benefits, food pairing, caffeine levels, etc. went unanswered. Overall a cute gem in old Montreal! read more

I return to this tea salon almost on a yearly basis. It's more than just the tea - it's the entire experience. They always make sure to serve you as if it was their first time doing so, and as if it's your first time there (which it might well be for you!). The workers are fully dedicated to their tea making and serving. It's not just business, it's their passion. The variety of teas is phenomenal. My personal favorite is litchi tea. I've never tried anything quite like it anywhere else. The place itself is a haven for lovers of authentic good tea. Its shelves are full of tea, teapots and little cups. Definitely worth checking out. read more

This place is in such a quaint looking area of the old port. Cobblestone and all. Inside, you are treated to a very tea house like atmosphere. Teas everywhere. They also have a small menu to pair your tea with light appetizer type food. It's nice to sit down, relax, and pretend you are a little snobbier than you really are. The service is nice and they will chat with you about the different types of teas. We got one of the blossom teas which are always fun to watch as they steep in the glass tea pot. There is definitely a zen like feel to this place. I like it a lot. read more

Needed to kill some time while waiting for a dinner reservation and found this little place on Yelp. Located on a corner in a lovely historic part of Montreal, the owners of this little tea house make you feel like you are part of an ancient personal tea ceremony. The tea selections are described in detail in their tea "menu". Each tea has it's own special presentation and tea pot. It was a wonderful way to spend a chilly late afternoon talking with friends and we were never made to feel rushed. It only has 4 tables so I would recommend going at "off" hours to make sure you get a seat and are truly able to enjoy the experience. I wish it was closer to home I would be there every week. read more

Preamble: I've never been to a Tea House before. *Service (5/5)*: I'd give the guy a 6 if it made sense. The service was the definition of amazing. He was more than willing to talk about the different teas, their history and their characteristics. Making sure he got the order and giving suggestions. Then the tea came. For every order he'd prepare the tea set up in front of you and then walk you through the preparation. Though he would say the same directions to each one of us (4), it completely felt as if he was talking to you individually and teaching you this personal tea ritual. Very personable, knowledgeable, helpful and inviting. He made the experience. *Food/Tea (4/5)*: I'm no tea connoisseur, just see the preamble. I almost went to a Starbucks for a Grande Dirty Chai (Tazo Chai latte with soy and a shot of expresso) before walking in this place on a whim. None the less, I really enjoyed my Taiwan GABA Dragon Tea and Vegetable "Bun", like a wonton bun thing filled with soy and veggies. Oh and it was delicious. I left wishing I hadn't shared. I'm not a huge believer on the medicinal properties of tea, but I definitely felt calmer when I left the place. But that could have some thing to do with the... *Atmosphere (4/5)*: Beautiful. Light oriental themed harmonies in the back ground. A bunch of Buddha's smiling at you. A million interesting tea pots and tea paraphernalia to browse. Divider like show pieces between tables for a relatively private setting. Very nice. *Verdict?*: I'd be here regularly if I lived in old Montreal. read more

This is one of those places you really hope they get amazing business so they never shut down, but you also don't want them to go viral because you don't want to wait for a seat. We decided to visit the Notre Dame Basilica the one day in the year that they're closed. Itinerary fail. Thank goodness this place is right down the block. We were able to relax and just enjoy the complete zen that this place offers. It was definitely an experience I've never had before when drinking tea. If you've ever been to "The Aviary" in Chicago, this teahouse reminded me of The Aviary, but instead of cocktails, they do the same with tea and for a fraction of the price! My tea was ~$5 and we stayed there for 2 hours just chatting with the teahouse owner & the "teamaster" is what we called him. The teapot sets are also on sale for about ~$200, if anyone is interested. read more

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An oasis of calm in the middle of Old Montreal's tourist trap. Somewhere around the Basilica, Casse-Noisette (a lovely stationery shop where it is inexplicably always Christmas) and a surprisingly good cupcake place, lies possibly my favourite spot in Old Montreal. AESTHETICS MTX manages to be both intimate and spacious, both rustic and modern, both airy and cavernous. The space is a bit larger than you might expect, but laid out in a way that somewhat separates seating into small clusters. The glass cabinets and large windows work well with the dark wood furniture and traditional tea vessels, some of which are displayed near the entrance (presumably for sale). SELECTION The tea menu is a physically large book, divided into categories (green, white, black, wulong, flowering and so on). As with many tea joints, they have those large canisters displayed behind the counter, which you can request to sniff. There's also a small food section in the menu, with pretty phenomenal dumplings, among other things. SERVICE You can buy looseleaf or brewed tea to go, but this place really is all about the in-house experience. The staff (who appear to be a family) will bring your tea over, and take you through the steeping procedure. In some places this can feel a bit pretentious, but there is definitely none of that to be found here. That magical ability of a server to leave you to it, but always be near when you need them... yeah they have that here. FLAVOUR This is definitely one of those places where everything tastes better than you can get it to at home. Tea/coffee home brewers will probably be familiar with that phenomenon. AMBIANCE/EXPERIENCE This is about as Zen as it gets. If you come alone, you'll be able to think clearly here. If you have company, the environment lends itself to great conversation. I used to duck in here at the end of a particularly stressful day at work, and it never failed. RECCOMMENDATION Give yourself at least 45 minutes to really enjoy what this place has to offer. read more

One of the worse service I ever experienced. We walked in at 6:25pm, and ask for table for two. The old men simply told us "no, come tomorrow". I ask him what time he closed, he said "now" in a very rude manner. No matter how good the tea there, I would not come back to try! read more

Came here twice with my boyfriend during our recent trip to Montreal and fell in love. The tea selection is fantastic, the staff is very friendly, and there are some very affordable tea sets here (I walked out with two different sets to add to my collection, as well as some more tea). They do a really nice Chinese tea service, explain everything to you, and don't rush you out the door. In fact, the first time we went, we only stayed an hour and the staff joked about how quickly we were leaving. The shop is extremely elegant and relaxing. I didn't get a chance to try the food, but they also serve a selection of vegetarian snacks. read more

Come to this tranquil and beautiful setting to enjoy an elegant, traditional Chinese tea service. The extensive tea menu can be rather confusing if you're not a tea guru, but the knowledgeable and gracious servers are more than happy to help you choose. My only concern in writing such a positive review: Next time I go, there won't be any tables available. (There are only about 5 tables, I think.) read more

This a Chinese tea room at an awesome location. You walk in and it smells so good. The decor is classical Chinese and is meant to be peaceful and zen. Complete with a little running water fountain in the corner (that will make you want to pee). We were sat down at a table and given an extensive tea menu, and a vegetarian snack menu. But as we had just eaten previously we didn't order any food. I got the Yun Wu (which I later purchased more of to have at home, and boyfriend had a light green tea. The tea is served on a wooden tray into which excess tea is poured when the server pours your tea. The tea is presented in beautiful porcelain dishes, and everything is explained to you by your knowledgeable server. The tea is phenomenal, fantastic quality and definitely would go back again. read more

I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. I found this place on my top places to visit in Montreal list. I literally ran across the street when I randomly saw the sign. My main issue is with the service. From the minute we walked in the place looked so authentic and cute, but the staff seemed to be glaring at everyone. He seemed annoyed that we wanted a table for three, and literally said, "You have to wait okay! I dont know how long but wait!" Someone literally left a minute after he said that, but as we were waiting there were people behind us asking how to order tea. Both staff there ignored them and I had to turn around and explain that it there was no tea to go, and you needed to ask to be seated. Once we sat, we overheard the staff telling the next table that everyone needed to order their own tea and no sharing. Now guys- we're not talking small tea pots- this tea was huge. There was no way my table of three was finishing 3 tea 'jars'. I got up and asked the main guy and he said that this was true. So we ended up leaving because it wasn't worth it. He didn't try to stop us, he just replaced other people on the table and we walked out. Usually I would consider trying three teas because of the good reviews for this place, but honestly their attitude left me with a bad attitude towards them. Go and try the tea if you'd like but don't be surprised to be greeted by people who think they're doing you a favor by even letting you step foot in their tea shop. read more

Great place for a leisurely stop. Didnt feel at all rushed to leave. Huge tea selection - we had a black and a green tea set. The food was tasty (we had the tofu roll) but was a touch pricy. The demonstration on how to rinse and pour the tea felt authentic read more

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I had never seen anything like this before! It was a bit chilly that day, so I wanted to get something warm. I stumbled across this little tea shop and asked the owner if they had tea to go. They did! I wished I could have sat down and brew my own tea. The owner was extremely nice and helpful. They were very patient with helping me choose what I specifically wanted. I also bought a bag of tea to bring home! This shop has an antique feel to it which was very unique. The menu had a variety of different types of teas with explanations for each. read more

Great place in Old Montreal to have traditional chinese tea! There are many art and tea accessories for sale, as well as the teas which are very varied. The choice of teas we took was different (wulong and Darjeeling) and the lady explains the way of steeping the tea and drinking them. A bit pricey, but personally I had a great time, we were not constantly bothered or pressured to leave the place like in many Asian venues... read more

Quaint, cozy, calming. the tea is impeccable and the staff know so much. You could also spend hours looking at the vast collection of tea pots from Asia situated in glass cases all along the tea room. The same man (maybe owner?) always serves us and he's always chipper and sweet. If you're munchy, their veggie skewers that look/taste like chicken will satisfy you. I don't know how they make them so addictive. Go there! read more

On a freezing Saturday afternoon, walking in Old Montreal, and as we were really just looking for a place to get in and warm up, we ended up here, and we were never happier to stumble upon a place we probably would not have entered otherwise. The staff is absolutely welcoming and friendly, giving you time and advice to choose from their long tea menu. The tea presentation and explanation on how to drink it the proper way was definitely appreciated as well. These people really know teas and they're happy to share it. The atmosphere set by the place with all their teas, teapots and Chinese decorations puts you in some kind of tea trance and you leave in a tea zenitude you never thought possible (yes I believe my body reacts to tea as if some kind of drug and I'm now in the aftermath of wanting more more more!) read more

I love, love, love this place. They have an amazing selection of tea and the staff is very knowledgeable. Plus, the food is yummy. The ambiance really sets this place apart. They have beautiful wood work and gorgeous tea accouterments. If you're looking for a tasty snack and some interesting tea, this is the place for you. (Keep in mind, though, the menu is small. So, don't come here if you're super hungry or have a bunch of people). read more

Very nice! A very relaxing experience here! The people are very nice too. They aren't going to walk you through everything, at least not by default. Maybe if you engage them earlier they might give you recommendations, otherwise read through the extensive menu. I spent about an hour and a half here, had a great time too. The tea we selected was pretty good, not awesome, but decent none-the-less! A large selection of tea, lots of background on it as well, but no "special" or real "premium quality" stuff it seemed. read more

Big sign on the window promises vegetarienne entrees, but really there are 6 appetizers and staff could not be bothered to find out if even 1 was vegan. Not a good first impression. read more

Love, love this place! Excellent service, tea, and all kinds of beautiful pottery. Very knowledgeable staff, so relaxing to go there

Delicious steamed or fried dumplings! 1 order is $8 and comes with 15 dumplings. Your choice of meat. Perfect on a cold day read more

The hustle and bustle of sight seeing can take a lot out of a traveller. Recharge at this lovely Chinese tea house. After a hectic day of walking all over old Montreal I stopped by this little shop and was transported to ancient China. The tea is sublime, the cookies were delicious and tasted homemade, the ambiance of the tea house was second to none. After half an hour of drinking and eating I noticed that I could barely hear the outside traffic of pedestrians. If you are in old Montreal and plan on seeing the Notre Dame Basilica, stop by this tea house, it is a block away from it. Refresh and enjoy! read more

I am a regular at this teahouse, and I wouldn't go anywhere else for good tea. They serve your tea in a yixing teapot and walk you through the gongfu cha ceremony. The tea is top notch. They have a wide selection of oolongs and pu'erhs. Definitely try the Golden Leaf, and the premium Pouchong. Excellent Tiegwanyin King too, if you're willing to pay the price. They have very good greens as well - I recommend Yun wu, yun ya, and mao feng. The owners are very friendly and helpful in choosing a tea for every occasion. The shop itself is also worth a visit just to see the beautiful woodwork and all the teapots. Great place to sit down after a long walk around old port, unwind after a work day, or wrap up a meal on a night out. read more