Winters in Beijing may be freezing, but a nice cup of tea is all it takes to chase away the cold. Having a delightful tea break is often a good choice for a cozy, leisurely afternoon. Check out these amazing tea shops and discover your favorite!
Wuyutai (Yonghegong Lama Temple)
The menu includes dozens of products across three categories: pure tea, milk tea, and cold brew tea. Here, you can savor nourishing warm drinks like Longan-Dates Milk Tea (桂圆红枣奶茶), along with unique offerings such as tea-flavored ice cream and creative cold brew teas. The store has a warm tea-themed area, offers tea and pastry sets, and provides insulated bags for hot drink takeaways.
Cha of Yulian (Beijing APM)
Catering to people's winter wellness needs, the tea house offers seasonal "nourishing specials" like Wuyi Mountain Rock Tea with Dates and Pears (秋月枣梨大红袍). It has also broken the convention that "winter is only for hot drinks" with innovative cold drinks like Green Tangerine & Autumn Pear Amber Slush (青柑秋梨琥珀冰). The pastries and dried fruits are equally impressive, including crispy caramel croissant tarts, naturally ripened sour plums, and slow-roasted glutinous peach slices. Each of these can pair perfectly with any of the tea drinks.
Tea of Seasons (Qianmen Flagship Store)
With retail products, handmade herbal drinks, and a cultural tea lounge, this store is a prime spot for tourists to have a taste of Beijing's cultural heritage and modern wellness trends. Don't miss signature drinks like Lüdagun Milk Tea (驴打滚牛乳茶) (the term "lüdagun" refers to a traditional Beijing snack) and Almond Tofu Osmanthus Tea (杏仁豆腐桂花茶). Its highlight is the "24 Solar Terms Wellness Tea Series" (二十四节气养生茶), with each blend tailored to the human body's seasonal needs, combining delicious flavors with health benefits.
Sizenxu (Longfu Temple)
Pioneering a modern beverage model using traditional herbal soup bases, the brand integrates the wisdom of "food as medicine" into daily drinks. Its medicinal combinations cater to different groups' needs, while the pastries follow the same nourishing philosophy — every bite is wholesome. The store's signature Longfu Gourd Tea (隆福葫芦茶) comes in a cute gourd-shaped bottle, both stylish and portable — definitely a must-try!
(Source: Beijing Dongcheng)
