Taian Herbal Tea
219 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“This intimate Chicago tea house is a labor of love where the owner-couple shares genuine expertise alongside warmth, inviting you to explore traditional gongfu brewing with premium pu-erh and oolong selections. The handcrafted interior—complete with thoughtful lighting and woodwork that frames the tea beautifully—creates a serene refuge perfect for slow tea rituals or quiet meetings, whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or discovering gongfu style for the first time. Come prepared to linger and learn, as the owners are generous with their knowledge and eager to guide you toward your next favorite tea.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I came here to get a gongfu tea set, I saw this place and it took me an hour and 20 minutes to get there from where I lived. I was unsure if they had what I needed but they had everything! I got a gaiwan, tray and cups. The owner was extremely knowledgeable and helpful every…
Been drinking tea for a while now, but new gong fu style. The husband was casual in a good way but you could tell he really knew his stuff. While the wife was very friendly and inviting. Both talked about going back to China to taste all different kinds of tea. Which the…
I was super disappointed when I came by on Sunday, December 7th a little after 12:30pm. I asked the woman working there about the tea tastings that they offer and she offered us a paper cup of tea. I asked her further that my understanding was that we could sit down and taste a…
We had a wonderful experience at this Chinese tea shop! The owner was incredibly kind, inviting us to sample a variety of teas, including puerh and oolong. She shared insightful tips on proper brewing techniques and the health benefits of each tea, which made the visit both…
Amazing! Such a beautiful interior space that the owner built himself. I love the lightning and the woodwork. It really is beautiful and highlights the tea products so well. We spoke with his wife who was putting together some apple tea on the counter. The place is really…
Crema Reviews
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