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Visit our tea shop in Vancouver's Chinatown district or shop online to purchase specialty teas (such as Pu-erh tea, Oolong tea and White tea), Chinese teapots, tea accessories and to learn about the finer points of tea culture and Gong Fu Cha tea-making. Our specialty boutique in Chinatown is where tea lovers from around the world come to buy Chinese tea and learn about tea-making from Chinese tea expert Daniel Lui.

10/07/2026

Time to rearrange my Pu-erh storage room.

After 24 years of constantly buying, storing, tasting, and moving different Pu-erh teas in and out, things have gotten a little messy.

Time to take everything out, reorganize, and see what’s been hiding in my tea storage! 😄

Guess what I’m bringing to Victoria… 👀🍵14 teas… and even more!A selection of Pu-erh cakes, tuocha & other special teas f...
10/01/2026

Guess what I’m bringing to Victoria… 👀🍵

14 teas… and even more!
A selection of Pu-erh cakes, tuocha & other special teas from my collection. Come taste, compare & learn with me.

After more than 20 years of quiet aging, this white tea brick has slowly transformed, revealing beautiful notes of ripe ...
09/28/2026

After more than 20 years of quiet aging, this white tea brick has slowly transformed, revealing beautiful notes of ripe fruit, aged wood, and a gentle honeyed sweetness.

The flavour is rich and layered, with a smooth depth that only time can bring. There is something especially comforting about drinking an old white tea like this on a quiet, rainy afternoon or slowly enjoying a few infusions in the evening.

Some teas are worth waiting for. This is one of them.

Tonight, I celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with family, enjoying mooncakes and a very special tea from my collection,...
09/26/2026

Tonight, I celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with family, enjoying mooncakes and a very special tea from my collection, a 100-year-old Liu An Tea.

There is something special about sharing an antique tea with family on a night like this. After around a century of aging, the tea has become smooth and mellow, with a soft, pure mouthfeel.

What we especially enjoy is the deep aged character, a subtle medicinal, herbal aroma that comes naturally with well-aged Liu An.

Sometimes, the best way to appreciate an old tea is simply to slow down and share it with the people you love. 🍵🌕

08/30/2026

We often compare similar teas, but this was my first time comparing a fresh jasmine green tea with a 100-year-old antique jasmine tea.

The fresh tea is delicate, bright, and refreshing, with a beautiful jasmine fragrance. It is like walking through a spring garden.

The antique tea is deeper and richer, with a faint, lingering floral aroma, ripe fruit, wood, earth, and subtle medicinal notes. Its texture is vibrant, with a gentle fruity acidity and a pleasant aged bitterness.

Tasting them side by side feels like traveling between the present and the past, from a spring garden to a century-old house.

A warm afternoon with a pot of 2018 Gua Feng Zhai Loose Leaf Puerh.The tea picked from ancient trees at one bud and two ...
08/17/2026

A warm afternoon with a pot of 2018 Gua Feng Zhai Loose Leaf Puerh.

The tea picked from ancient trees at one bud and two leaves. After nearly a decade of aging, it has brought out delicate floral-fruity aromas, subtle woody notes, and a rich, balanced mouthfeel.

Each infusion reveals a new layer, capturing the distinctive shan yun of Gua Feng Zhai.

08/16/2026

For beginners, Gongfu tea may seem complicated and time consuming, but it can actually be very simple and relaxed. Once you learn the basic techniques and spend some time practicing, you’ll find it surprisingly enjoyable.

Today, I used a miniature Qing Dynasty zhuni teapot to brew a premium Duck S**t Aroma Phoenix Oolong. I gently crushed part of the leaves and added some whole leaves to create a fuller, richer tea soup. By carefully controlling the amount of tea and steeping time, I could bring out its intense aroma and flavor while keeping the bitterness in check.

the tea is rich and fragrant, with a full-bodied texture, lingering depth, and a beautiful finish that stays on the palate.

Brewing a pot of Ji Long Kan Phoenix Oolong with one of my favorite zhuni pear shaped Yixing teapot. This tea has rich ...
08/13/2026

Brewing a pot of Ji Long Kan Phoenix Oolong with one of my favorite zhuni pear shaped Yixing teapot.

This tea has rich fruitiness with notes of dried plum and delicate orchid and incense aromas. What makes this tea especially fascinating is how different it becomes depending on the strength of the brew—lighter or stronger, each brings out a completely different aroma and texture.

A simple pot of tea, but never quite the same experience. 🍵

Address

101 E. Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A1T6

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 6pm
Friday 1:30pm - 6pm
Saturday 1:30pm - 6pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 6pm

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+16046331322

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