Absolutely delightful tea store, designed for tea enjoyer or enthusiast alike. I loved this place,…read morevisiting twice in my two days in Montreal and will certainly be back. The highlight for me is the tasting table. There's six tables you can walk in and sit at, and the menu has one item per type of tea (white, green, etc). Each order comes with two contrasting teas within the category (Chinese vs Japanese green), for you to enjoy head-to-head. I hear they rotate the teas, see pic for example of the menu! The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with my many questions. As a tea shop they have a massive selection of teas in an easily understood menu, and many quite nice teaware pieces that are reasonably priced and designed specifically by/for Camellia Sinensis. They also sell tea drinks to go! Limited selection vs tasting table, but a good variety of different tea types. There is no food. Note this is a marked difference from the tasting room/mini restaurant that existed here pre-covid, and is described by many older reviews.

This is an amazing tea shop with perfect service. We got to smell many teas and ended walking away…read morewith quite a bit of tea. We got this limited Rwandan white tea that was superb. If you're looking for an actual tea shop (not boba) come here!

I received a gift card for this little shop that sells loose leaf tea and tea based beverages like…read morelattes, smoothies and hot or iced infusions. Since the place is located in the Sun Life office building, it is very convenient if you work in or around the area but otherwise you'll never know it exists. The shop may be similar to other competitors like Teavana or David's Tea, but it is less "flashy". The flavors seem a little more tame and there is fewer merchandise sold as well. You can still find some mugs and thermos if you really need them but the selection is limited. This is the kind of shop you come to if you're serious about tea and want to purchase to go, or perhaps just want a cup on the spot. You won't find the colorful or frivolous accessories like at larger chains. I also didn't see any nice gift sets or pre-packaged tea boxes, therefore I don't think it would be an ideal place to shop for a gift. I've tried two of their regular herbal infusions- both were recommended by the staff as I wanted something light and fruity. The service is friendly, employees are knowledgeable about their products and they let you sample or sniff the teas to help you make a choice. However as I am not really a tea drinker, I honestly didn't know if anything else should be added to my cup - I saw a bunch of pump bottles with syrup and flavorings but these were hidden behind the counter. It would have been nice if the staff offered something additional as the choices can be overwhelming when you don't know the products. Note this place also sells some cold refrigerated beverages like juices/sparkling waters and small snacks (protein bars, mini cakes, cookies). Decent selection of products- plenty of teas to choose from, but not the best store to attract and retain non-tea enthusiasts as the overall vibe wasn't "fun" enough for me compared to larger chains. I see this place more suited for the already experienced tea drinker.

It is not easy to find this tea shop inside the sun life financial building. I had to do almost a…read moretour. It's also my own fault, I didn't ask for help from the information counter. Finally, I self discovered the teashop. When you enter, it has nice warmth vibe like Teavana had (sadly closed). It isn't commercialized like David's Tea (don't get me wrong, I like that shop too). I love their tea tins display. Nicely shaped and the writings are big. So since I went there with my passport barista, I asked the server to recommend me a white tea. Wow, she was really nice, friendly and warm person... She is really knowledgeable about teas; I felt she can give a crash course on Tea 101. Finally we narrowed down to wild roses tea, with hint on of almond. Just knowing the ingredients, you know this tea will be awesome. And yes it was definitely. I recommend this cute teashop to all.

This little shop serves excellent tea. The shop is filled with glass cabinets with antique tea sets…read moreand 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.

Was once a Montreal favorite for me. I loved coming for a tea ceremony and as a bonus their…read moreoffering 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.

Delightful tea experience. Our host was so accommodating and nice. We had a great time in the cozy…read moreatmosphere. Since the space is small with half a dozen tables, you definitely need to make a reservation on weekends. For gluten-free options, you should ask for it when you reserve so they can prep the substitutes ahead of time. We each picked out a tea (a dozen choices) that we wanted and were promptly served a hearty scone and GF toast. The spreads we had were raspberry, butter, sweet cream, caramel, lemon curd and a marmalade. For the second service we really enjoyed the roasted veggies on crackers! Really delightful flavors. The smoked salmon bites were also good. We had heart shaped egg sandwiches and cucumber butter sandwiches. The cheesecake was really delish. We had the table for about 2 hours and it was just enough time to enjoy our little tea time at a leisurely pace.

If you're looking for a brunch spot with great tea served in quirky eclectic tea cups and delicious…read morefood, look no further! The half and half (French Toast and Eggs Benedict) at this establishment is to die for. The tea, served in mismatched tea cup sets, makes this the perfect lunch spot for anyone who loves tea and delicious food! Tip - call to make a reservation beforehand, especially for the weekend!

NO 1 HIGH TEA RESTAURANT IN MONTREAL…read more Last weekend I went with my wife and friend for high tea to celebrate my 61st birthday. By far this restaurant outshines any other restaurant serving high tea. The food is all handmade and very tasty. Christine the owner and host was very attentive and did not make us have to ask for anything. The prices are reasonable and they have a variety of drinks for everybody. Reservations are required and I would advise that you book 1 week in advance. The ambiance is set up like your living room in your house with sofas and chairs and is a very relaxing atmosphere. Do not hesistate to go for high tea. The drive to the west island is very nice and you can go along lakeshore all the way to the restaurant. Parking is free and easy to find. Highly recommended.

Last summer we had the special occasion of celebrating a Bride to be. We... my daughter, future…read moredaughter-in-love and I stepped into the Rosie~Lanoi Tea house. Instantly we were charmed by the warmth of the decor. Their tea semollier walked us through all the choices of brew possible for that day making recommendations to accompany the Rosie-Lanoi's offerings of scrumptious bites and bits from their monthly menu. All the tea snacks were attractive & tasty. Such a lovely experience, great service and cozy atmosphere so much so that I'm now hosting a baby shower there this summer. I'm confident the Tea service will be outstanding and our precious family event will settle into a delightfully memorable moment for all... especially the expectant mother, my daughter.

I have been a few times and always impressed with the quality and service. A lovely treat !read more

Afternoon tea at Ritz Carlton was very nice. Palm court is an elegant room. The service was…read moreexcellent. The food was delicious. They were accommodating to my allergies. Everything was so tasty I asked for a written list of what was served and they provided this list. I may try to duplicate at the afternoon teas at my home for family & friends. Highly recommend trying this afternoon tea.

I made a reservation, I came at the hour scheduled. They told me "we don't have room", I was like,…read more"yeah do you want I come later?.. because I precisely reserved to have a place here at this hour..". They told me "no no" and proceeded to put me on the counter.. Ok, anyway... at some point they managed to find a place, so I went at a small table very wobbly.. I came here to drink a good tea in a quiet environment, but unfortunately, the owner decided it was better to blast stupid dance music with a big speaker.. So yeah, if you reserve, expect that it will be like you did not, and if you are seeking peaceful tea, expect instead nightclub ambience. Ah yes, and it costed me for just one tea, more than to eat a complete meal in a not expensive restaurant (25$ without the tips). Note to the owner: I saw you liked my review, so I decided to post it here too. Impressive that not only is managing a basic reservation beyond your capacities, but you're also unable to take honest criticism. When you charge these kinds of prices, people will demand a certain standard. And serving it on a wobbly stool doesn't really match a $25 cup of tea.

Beautiful Japanese tea room that made me feel like I was in Japan for a couple of hours. The tea is…read moreserved with attention to water temperature and timing and multiple infusions can be enjoyed with most teas, if not all of them. The vegan deserts were absolutely delicious, simple and packing great umami! You must try the mochi, and I recommend the rose Oolong.

I was in need of a strong wake me up and I got one here…read more There's a professional tea slinger (I didn't get his name) here slinging tea from one can to another. This action aerates the tea giving that smooth foamy texture. The combination of strong black tea with a balanced mix of aromatic Chai spices along with frothy whole milk was smooth, smooth, smooth! Definitely a kick in the pants that I needed early afternoon. The service was thoughtful and informative as well. There's another version of this tea with saffron that I'll try before I leave Montreal on this trip.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Can't speak about their teas but…read moretheir cookies are thick, heavy, rich and buttery. The Slightly Longer Version: Plentea is a tea shop that also sells cookies! I didn't have any tea but had their matcha cookie which had large dark chocolate chunks in it. The matcha flavour was strong, which I liked. The cookie was really thick and felt heavy in my hands, lol. It was rich and buttery and oh so decadent. They had lots of varieties of cookies and several with Middle Eastern influences, like Kunafe and Baklava cookies. I heard they had an Um Ali cookie too, but this wasn't available when I went. Staff were pleasant. I took my cookie to go but there's seating in the cafe. Review #9 (2025)