Amazing place to try all kinds of tea, and was able to sample unique flavors I've never tried before. The owner is like the "soup nazi" of tea and makes snarky comments, may or may not be for you. The place is clean and prices start around $20 for a 1/4 lb (the minimum size).

Great place if you're looking to buy loose leaf teas! Entertaining guy ran the shop when we stoped by, he didn't spare on niceties which was fun. Store is clean, if you're coming for a "free" tasting (everyone that came left with something though) expect to be here for 30 minutes to an hour unless you really force the guy to pay out your tab. The experience is: you come in, optionally look around if you want to see the options yourself, sit down, he may ask you what you are looking for, roast you a bit, give you a small tasting cup, and then talk and pour away. He entertains the entire place while he makes tea and everyone gets to try everything together. That's only if you're there when it's busier, which he said are weekends and holidays when they're open, but I imagine you get a bit more personal experience otherwise. The only thing (not a big deal) is we were there for a lot longer than we wanted because he kept serving us tea and didn't check us out haha. I would definitely come back if I were in the area and would be open to buying loose leaf tea.

This fast-casual tea shop was such a pleasant find of the day. They have ALL types of loose leaf tea for any type of need. They offer complimentary tea tasting, and it's extremely educational and interactive with the customers. The staff was super friendly, I believe it's family owned. They have two locations in Chinatown. We walked away with some blue tea after the tasting. Will definitely be back!

Nicest well informed people pour you tea, ask for The 94 year old Godfather . Perfect place to recoup after being in the city

This is where you should buy every day drinking tea. There's other spots for special gift teas. Tea selection is big. What I like -iron goddess king -silver needles -monkey picked -golden turtle -dragon well -pu-erh -Jasmine

Absolutely amazing experience and phenomenal teas. The staff were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. Great spot to stop in.

I have nothing but good things to say about this place!! The way I felt like all my problems were cured after trying their tea..... This is a cozy family-owned tea shop in chinatown that offers completely free tea tasting! It can get full quickly so try to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the hour so you can secure a seat, especially if you're going with bigger groups. I think the max seating is probably about 15 chairs. The owners are so incredibly sweet and explain each tea you sample in great detail, along with the health benefits of each one. I loved the ginseng oolong tea, as well as this one black tea which was aged 20 years but I unfortunately do not remember the name. Everything was so good and it was a super nice experience. I would definitely recommend trying and buying something from them too as they are all genuine tea leaves!

Absolutely loved this store! I am new to drinking tea & loved how knowledgeable the staff was regarding all their teas and which ones are best for certain health issues you may be having. They have a nice long table/bar in front that you can sit at and sample teas and learn the process of how to prepare different teas. I had no idea that the temperature you make your tea at can ruin the benefits of the tea if too hot. Great experience & will be ordering tea to my home in MN

Uncle rules and he is an EXPERIENCE for which you must be willing to go with the flow and say embarrassing things, but it's great. In Sacramento, we have the One Man Band, but this is way better than that uniquely strange and sometimes uncomfortable experience that you have to take with a lot of absurdist humor (and here you get some great tea samples for free!). We ended up buying a lot of tea and a tea cup. Great selection, something for everyone, very casual business but they take their tea seriously. You can ask what health benefits each tea has and they will give you recommendations based on your needs. The blue people tea was my favorite - I was very impressed with the almost minty sweetness from the licorice root and ginseng in it. Would definitely come back to experience uncle again, as well as to buy more tea once we run out (we bought a few months of tea).

Just happened upon this place walking around. Large jars of tea fill the walls. A long bar packed with people and an energetic person quickly making and pouring tea. A new tea every few minutes along with a complex description of both flavor and health benefits. Amazing variety. The tasting is free but purchasing some is encouraged. Very easy to do, the teas are vibrant and delicious.