I can't believe I've discovered this amazing tea room so late! If I were the Asian JK Rowling, Yumchaa is the place to come. I spent three hours writing away here for the price of £5. Honey and tea? Mmmmm! I wish I had more time to try all the flavours, but of the ones I tried, Red Christmas is amazing. My favourite one is Wanderlust - it smells like traveling. The scents are so delicious on its own, you just need to ask for a recommendation and you surely won't be disappointed. Early Grey Blue Star has a youthful elegance. I can't imagine drinking my tea from anywhere else! I've been to the one in Camden, but the one in Soho is my favourite (well mainly because they have a bathroom I don't need to pay 40p for). Also, remember to visit a stall and ask for their card! It gives you a free pot of tea! read more

I love this place! Although small, it's prefect for little get togethers or tea catch ups with a friend. There are so many different variations to try, and you can be brave and adventurous with your tea this time as you can smell all the options that are displayed by the tills. It's very tidy and the staff are great. Service is really quick and there are some nice snacks and cakes to eat, too. They also have loyalty cards, and great gift ideas that are inexpensive. read more

This is the story about how Brinda and I took a trip to the enchanted forest and also took a walk in the woodland (respectively) and without the use of drugs. So, we were out in Soho, on a mission during the ice age. (otherwise known as March 2013, the year of no spring) We needed to warm up and across a bitterly cold hobbit house, we spied a teahouse. Yumchaa, the chinese word for drink tea! Are we in China? No, we're still in Soho, and Yumchaa looked so warm and inviting. On arrival at the till, we were encourage to peruse, with our noses into little tea cups, and it was split into a selection of black, green, white and red tea. It was AMAZING. Brinda wanted to go all magical and went for the enchanted forest. I went down the realistic muggle side and took a walk in the woodland. Brinda's tea had notes of rhubarb and cream and mine had a less sweet undertone as mine was a berry with a black tea base, whilst hers was a green tea. My only complaint is that the smell was more amazing than the taste. The taste was great but the smell was amazing! Also, it got bitter and cold quite quickly. To combat the ice age, also got a hearty chicken soup too! I loved Yumchaa and will be back to try the different teas, maybe I won't take a walk in the woods, but spend the afternoon in a russian caravan. Dodgy, it may sound, but I will be assured to know that there is no teabagging involved. read more

Love it. Yumtea. It has all the elements necessary to keep me coming back again and again. For easy reference, I will list them. 1) £2 pots of tea. Since you can get more than one cup from the pot, this price doesn't automatically make me recoil in price-markup horror. 2) Real tea service. 3) Loads of different teas to keep me coming back for more. 4) Loads of different teas in little cups on the counter for my olfactory pleasure and to help in the difficult task of decision making. 5) Baked goods. Tasty ones. Let me just say, lemon drizzle cake heaven. 6) A pretty roomy seating area during off-peak hours. 7) Free wifi. 8) Kitschy exposed brick, shabby-chic decor. (Yeah, I admit it fills me with joy.) read more

This place is great. There's not a lot more I could ask for. Staff, awesome. Seating, great. Free WiFi, amazing. A perfect place to unwind and socialize. So many tasty treats, I won't be satisfied until I've gone back for all of them. My favorite part though was the teas in the beginning for smelling. They have over 20 of their teas that you can take in the aroma of. Sweet, sweet nose candy. It's like there was a party in my nose and everyone was invited. I think I know what people do drugs up their nose now. I will be back all the time. Current Fave: Raspberry Vanilla Red Tea. read more

We went for a quick tea catch up with a friend. My matcha tea was good, though I didn't think it was particularly spectacular. One downside of the way in which it was served on this cold day was that it got cold pretty fast, so I didn't end up finishing it. My boyfriend got another type of tea that had a hint of ginger which was nice. Whilst we didn't have any pastries, they looked good. Ambience was nice and cozy, though do be warned that it gets quite crowded. I didn't venture too far from the ground floor, so not sure whether they had more spacious seating upstairs, but manage expectations as it is Soho after all and any place could get quite crowded. Service was good. They were pretty prompt in making our tea, and they made sure that our finished teapots were cleared on time. read more

Yumchaa is a nice place, a step up from your usual teabag in a mug venue, however ... My problem was the tea I had, an Assam, was completely tasteless. Maybe the slightly rushed and the bewildered staff made an error in the brewing process. I returned the tea and was given another scoop of tea and a bit more hot water but it didn't improve. I do know what I'm talking about re tea and this was definitely not right. It's a nice cafe but if you sell yourself on the quality of your tea then you've got to get that right. Also the fruit cake was dry. Maybe this was an off-day for them as other people here seem happier. read more

We went to this place three times while in London for vacation. The gentleman helping us was so warm, helpful, and kind. He remembered us after the first visit, and had great tea recommendations for a non-tea drinker like me. We liked him so much, on our last night, after they had closed, we stopped by just to thank him and say good-bye. This man has left a lasting impression on us and our visit to London. Thank you sir! read more

Eh. After numerous trips to Yumchaa on Berwick St, I have to knock down a star because: - Their free wi-fi is SO spotty (hmph, 'Polka Spots' indeed). - Their teapots leak, a lot. - Their tills are constantly broken or are very slow (cash only, people). - Staff are nice but service is just generally really inconsistent. Still love Yumchaa but I don't think I'll be going back to their Soho location for a while... read more

I LOVE YUMCHAA!! The best thing about this place is the huge tables and free wifi (although today the wifi didn't work :( ). And if you have the receipt you can get a free tea or half price coffee before 10:30. My class starts at ten so whenever I wake up early enough (or hadn't slept the night before) I trek over here to get my lovely hot tea early morn. My fav was the caramel! MMmMM with milk and honey, pure bliss! One of the best places to work on stuff in my opinion, I'm always on the lookout for a study spot and this is one of my top. read more

My fiance asked me to find a place for some "real English tea". We just moved to London from Chicago about 3 weeks ago so I turned to Yelp for a suggestion. This cafe got great reviews and looked like it was about a 10 minute walk from the tube stop. When we arrived the place was packed. It was about 3:00pm on a Sunday afternoon. Luckily, some customers left as we got there so we were able to snag a table. As we were leaving, we saw this tiny little sign saying that more seating was available below. My favorite thing about this tea cafe is that all of the flavors were available for you to smell and color coated by black, grey, or red markers. We sniffed away and selected the Midnight Grey (traditional) and Regents Park (fruity, citrus) tea. Milk was available upon request. The teas were great, however I wish you got a little more water in the pot. My fiance got a slice of the carrot cake which he said was really, really good. He's a bit of a carrot cake snob. I had the brownie which was pretty dry and boring. The service was good. I got a smile after I placed my order. It was about 8 pounds total which I thought was appropriate. I'd go back if I was in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't seek it out again. read more

mmmmm Egyptian nights. I just found out that you can order their tea's online here: http://www.yumchaa.co.uk This place fails to dissapoint! Would love to hear your feed back read more

Yum Chaa sells cake to me in ways I never thought possible. They recommend it to me. And then they tell me the best way to eat it, and they serve it to me, all warmed up with optional butter on the side. The staff are always polite, always sweet and always getting me to buy cake. I love the little teapots with cups that slot under, and one of my favourite teas is the mango sunrise. Just the name cheers me up. It's so optimistic. I love the sanded down tables and mismatched chairs and elephant trays. I've been to the one in Camden too, which used to be a pet shop that sells parrots or monkeys, and it's equally nice and chilled out. That said, the cake is much better here. read more

Good Honest Real No-nonsense Independent Small Quirky Arty Cosy Comfortable Friendly Will be back for sure... read more

The last two times I've been in here--- once in January and once this weekend---- the wi-fi has been broken. Apparently they're signed up to a program that only allows a certain number of users, and they haven't upgraded. The staff member said that there's always a problem with it and they need to get it fixed, so they are certainly aware. The "we have it" but you can't access it is extra annoying, because when you ask at the counter for the password, they don't mention the issues, but when you sit down with your drink, you're stuck organizing your My Documents folder while you slam your tea before you can move elsewhere. And sure, I'm whining, but there were FOUR other people around me with the same annoyance. So while it's still a lovely place, make sure you can log-on before you make a purchase. read more

One of my "spots" in London. By that, it means I can always come here and count on getting what I need from it. Very cute, cozy, wood-laiden tea spot with a smelling menu for all their teas. All pots of tea are £2, and they also have a decent selection of cakes and sandwiches, and some health-focused foods. It's a really good way to get away from the bustle on Oxford street. Also has free Wi-Fi and a fair number of outlets for the internet-hungry. There's also a big downstairs space with couches and some very vintage type furniture. Great chill spot, and the people are always so nice. read more

I absolutely loved this little spot while I was staying in London. You get to smell the different loose leaf teas prior to deciding which one you would want. I loved that they had simple teas as well as delicious & aromatic blends. We had a few pastries & loaves of cake (there are gluten free options) with our tea. The owner, Paul, was extremely friendly and when we came in for a second time he recognized us! After recognizing us, he let us try iced tea and we ended up ordering it. Highly recommend if you want a pastry & tea option in the city with reasonable prices! read more

Yumchaa Soho - Iced Lemon Sherbert & Iced Mango Tea. Carrot and lemon sliced loaves. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

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I love coffeehouses, but I don't care much for coffee. Tea, however, I find to be delicious. So thank goodness for Yumchaa, home to many delicious teas in a cozy little shop. The most important part of the Yumchaa experience is actually waiting in line. That is your opportunity to stick your nose in all of the many fragrant sample pots. By the time you order, the decision will have become much more difficult. Beyond the tea, there tasty sandwiches and free wi-fi to round out the experience nicely. As the weather begins to go to shit, and I start searching for warm places to hole up and pass the time, I expect to be heading to Yumchaa quite often. read more

I didn't fall in love with this place as much as I wanted to, and that was probably my own fault. My sister was in town and in need of some tlc, so given there is nothing that cake and a cuppa can't help with, a quick yelp app search whilst on Oxford St brought us here. Thanks to all that recommended the lemon drizzle cake - it popped up as the first review quote so we duly obliged, and it went down a treat. They even gave us the end piece, which as lemon drizzle fans will know, is actually the best part :) Confusion reigned around the tea though - the menu whilst lengthy in numbers is actually printed quite small in the shop and with no prices in sight. You couldn't really see your options until you got to the front of the queue, and they were busy so I didn't feel like we could spend ages faffing and sniffing all the little pots. As a result I promptly panicked and ordered a chai latte like the guy in front of me. This should've been fine... except I also made a huge mess all over our table downstairs pouring it out (what can I say - I don't do well with spout-less jugs!), all the while confused over whether they should've given me a strainer like they did my sister. She soon perked up thanks to her funky teapot (which lifted to reveal the teacup beneath it) so all was not lost. Thumbs up for free wi-fi and sofa seating downstairs too. My apologies to whoever had to clean up any spillages I missed though - I will have to go back to make amends and order a proper tea! read more

I usually don't like ordering tea out because I feel its something I can do myself and there for don't want to pay extra for it...but damn i was impressed with this place. They have all their teas out on the counter for your smelling. with tons of different mixtures it was hard to decide! but i finally chose one that had a hint of caramel in it. a pot of speicalty mixed tea is only two pounds so i didn't feel ripped off like i do when i go to a place and get charged a couple pounds for them to putt a twinings tea bag in a cup of water (i can buy a whole box at the grocery store for the same price!) The decor is really cute too. exposed break. white/wood tables. its just nice. read more

Coffee is one of those commodities that needs a bit of loving in the preparation of a good cuppa. Yumchaa delivers just that. Out of all the Yumchaa branches, the Soho spot offers the best quality in service and quality of produce. Perfectly tucked away on the edge of soho (less than a five minute walk from Oxford Street), this Yumchaa delivers delectable lunch ideas and ideal snack options for the quick mid-afternoon break or an over-due catch up with friends, at reasonable prices: a cup of tea/coffee comes to around 2.20, sandwiches vary between 5-6 ish pounds). A lush assortment of unique tea blends - thinking fruity? Try the fruity Notting Hill blend - and dessert options do suggest that Yumchaa knows how to please a diverse clientele. This shop tends to be quite busy between 12-4, but in a pleasant way. Staff are always polite, even at peak times. However, it should be said that the quality of foodstuffs does tend to vary. The soup has never been up to the standards of the baked goods and occasionally, a crumpet will have sat on the tray for a day too long. All in all though, there's a reason why Yumchaa always features in my weekly social calendar. read more

the service was GREAT and the worker was so so kind and funny! super cute and affordable, would definitely go back again and recommend it to friends!!!! loved it read more

Yumchaa Soho - tea and baked goods - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Yumchaa cafe it's really one of the best Japan's cafe in london .. It's located Berwick street .. I really like this cafe they serve a selection of amazing kind of cakes and also tea it was great to see a huge selections of tea , they also sell them ... I tried the matcha cake it was delicious .. As well as there latte it taste different than other cafe ... Staff are friendly and lovely .. Prices was good ... Guys you should visit them ...Do u know that (Yum + chaa ) means drink tea .. So drink tea read more

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This just surprised me. Cutesy looking cafe on a corner; I mean, really? Then, the coffee came out. Great. And I got convinced to try the nutella banana bread. Wow. Ended up spending an afternoon here, working away. The wifi wasn't great, the chairs not particularly comfortable or the tables particularly sturdy, but it has character! read more

Yumchaa's Soho location is lovely. If you're looking for a nice tea or coffee escape just off of Oxford St, this is your place. That said, don't love it *quite* as much as the Fitzrovia branch, and the WiFi at the Soho cafe can be quite unreliable...but it's still a go-to spot if I need to have a meeting in Soho. If you're looking for a quiet place to work for a few hours, they have a spacious downstairs area with plenty of tables. As always with Yumchaa, the teas are delicious and the nibbles are as well. I highly recommend the Caramel Sweetheart tea! read more

Yumchaa is my favourite place for tea at the moment. located in Soho. As you walk in, on the counter you'll see about 20-30 small cups with various tea leaves. You can smell them to choose your tea. I like the 'Spice Soho'. The brownies are out of this world and the decore is a nice original brick exposed wall, feels very warm. Theres a large window to watch people through too :D You'll find me here often. read more

Reading the previous reviews before trying this place, I thought for a place selling an experience, that the experience would be something special. Instead the experience was a bit disappointing. Firstly, it was Easter Monday afternoon and the place was packed. And by packed I mean one person with their laptop taking up a table suitable for 4. By no means the fault of staff, but just annoying. As there were no free seats, we decided to just order and grab a seat later. The range of teas on offer was brilliant, but despite looking mostly clueless, there was no help from the staff, or even a thing called a smile either. I've felt more at home in starbucks. I decided upon a tea and sweet scone, paid up and luckily a seat became available near the counter. There's no table service here, with only 2 staff, so you basically need to wait for your drink to be made at the counter and take it to your table (If you're so lucky!). Well this was annoying, but the worse thing was the fruit flies absolutely everywhere. Buzzing about, flying onto your food etc.. It was just unprofessional. This is something that can be addressed, but fruit flies in a food establishment are a sign of neglect. Tables were not wiped down in the whole time I was there, and based on the business being spread across 2 floors, fully packed and with only 2 staff, I can't blame the staff there for this. There was a hipster shoreditch feel, but I've never had to deal with fruit flies in any of those venues plus dirty tables and general uncleanliness didn't appear give a good impression. I don't expect super clean but I expect basic cleanliness. On the plus side, the teas were very nice, along with the sweet scone with strawberry and cream. If I came here again, it would probably be to takeaway and try the famous lemon drizzle cake. read more

Good for a sit down, seats are all kinda close together but the coffe ahd tea was good

Tea = delicious The fact that they serve iced tea in England = YIPPEE Lemon drizzle cake = yum Macaron = YESSSSSSSSSS This place has everything a University student could ask for: wi-fi, power outlets, caffeine, and yummy snacks. The only down side is that the downstairs seating area lacks ambiance. read more

Five stars just for the easy to find location, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. A nice selection of teas to smell right next to the cashier. The scones are decent and the free WiFi is a plus. And the tiny tea pouches are perfect for a gift. read more

Yumchaa Soho - A fig and something scone, the other is plain vanilla. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

We both had the chai black latte. Honestly it wasn't that good. Very weak flavor. There were flies in the restaurant. The bathroom door which was right next to the dining area was hard to shut as you had to put your hand inside a broken hole in the door to close it from the inside so most customers left the door open after they left. read more

I'm a little slow off the mark with this cosy little place but since I only work a few minutes away I decided to pop by after work. Despite being on the corner of a busy street in busy London Soho it is surprisingly calm and relaxed inside which is GREAT if you require a chilled pick me up. From the little milk jugs and cups with different varieties of tea & mini teapots for one to exposed brickwork interior and mismatched wooden furniture it is a pleasant hipster-esque experience and the tea is actually good! Now I know my way around a box of Twinings and been to many a tea room but their loose tea is some of the best I have ever tasted-seriously try the Wanderlust, sweet and fruity with a hint of vanilla. The choice can be a little overwhelming but the lovely staff will be more than happy to help out. They have a lovely selection of sweet treats too, the lemon drizzle cake is divine. A few gripes however that prevents me voting 4 stars... The sweet treats & disposed tea leaves attract a fair amount of fruit flies that I could see hovering around. They DO cover the cakes in plastic sheeting but it's still unnerving. It is a sit down and chill place- you'll see many with empty cups just chatting which is fine but if it is busy you'll struggle to get a seat which is a bit sad. You can take cups away though which would be great in warmer climes. The WiFi is not password protected and the signal is quite poor in all areas. If you go to places seeking a solid WiFi connection you may be disappointed. The place is a little tired. For £2.55 a teapot (or thereabouts) I do expect a teapot without a crack in the spout. The toilet facilities are a little dire and strong smelling, thank goodness the tea is aromatic! All in all, cute little hipster place in Soho. Go to experience good tea and have a cosy chat just don't expect perfection. If you can accept a few chips & cracks please go on ahead. I fancy a Wanderlust, I may have to order a sneaky take away cup. ;) read more

I love that Yumchaa has little tins of their tea you can sniff from. Flashbacks of scratch n sniff stickers, anyone? Also found their categories of potency very helpful. Strong caffeine, medium caffeine, no caffeine, it's all displayed on the counter along with the breakdown of ingredients. I ordered the Midnight Grey, a strong Earl Grey in a cute teapot I took down to the basement. It's a nice reprieve from the cold outside, cup of tea in your hands and a chilled out vibe. read more

This seems like a local spot for sure. I came here to get a scone and tea after walking around Soho (and didn't want to spend like 30 pounds on a full tea). This is much more a local spot for people wanting to work on laptops, not necessarily tourists looking for a quick respite. The teapot was very cute-it holds the cup underneath, but it took my American self a WHILE to figure it out. And while everything was fine, I do regret saving money here instead of going to one of the local shops nearby that were slightly more expensive but had funner looking pastries. read more

On a wet London afternoon was looking for somewhere dry and warm to wait till I had to meet a friend. Yumchaa was a great. Ordered a cup of Caramel Sweetheart tea, loved the sweetness and warmed me up. Plenty of seating and free wifi downstairs. Also nice stand of cake if you were after something to eat. read more

I went here to meet a new acquaintance, having previously not been entirely sure what Yumchaa was. It's a tea shop, duh. I was initially a bit stressed as the queue was quite short, and getting shorter, and I had no idea which tea to choose from the very substantial list. There was only person working there, I think the other was on a break initially, so I had to wait five minutes or so, so comfortably settled on the Ginseng Guardian Blend, the name of which includes all of my favourite pretentious words. It was unusual in its list of ingredients, interesting and tasty, but not overpowering at all. And so I was pleased. It came in cool pot-come-cup thing and with a strainer, it felt a little bit proper, but still quite a bit high street. It was something like £2.50. Their cakes looked really good, not sure how I resisted. There was quite a bit of space despite being early evening. I think I was probably unlucky with the slow service, so I will be back here, I believe. read more

Came here on a glorious sunny weekend and enjoyed a chilled raspberry drink (something like a frappucino minus the coffee, I'm sure you know what I mean). It was delicious, it came in quite a generously sized cup, it arrived very promptly and I proceeded to drink it in a relaxed atmosphere. I didn't try any cakes this time round but they looked pretty tempting. Recommend! read more

Yumchaa Soho - Raspberry! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Pretty disappointed with the tea here. I got the matcha latte and my girlfriend got the iced berry tea. The matcha latte was watered down and came in a very small cup. It was actually one of the worse matcha lattes I've had! The iced tea was nothing special so not sure why the reviews are so high. The only pluses is the free wifi and the available bathroom read more

Such a lovely place! In busy the Soho this a oasis of quietness. I am actually writing this review for me rather then for you - I want to remember this place. They have places all their different teas in small cups on the counter so you can choose what you like the smell of. I am a fan of mint tea and tried a new sort today. I also had a chocolate brownie which tasted freshly made. All in all this was a good experience and I recommend it read more

Absolutely delish! the teas are infused just wonderfully with much love from the yumbaristas, and the daily soups are truly tasty with the multigrain bread they are served. Cozy spot with big windows, friendly staff and interesting people. Def THE place to chill out! already been back... and i won't even start counting the times read more