Crema's Take
“CK Tea House specializes in loose leaf teas that actually bloom and transform in your cup—their Peach Blossom is the kind of drink that justifies a detour to this hidden alley spot in Claremont. The owner genuinely wants you to linger for hours with your laptop or friends, creating one of those rare spaces where slow, intentional tea drinking feels like the whole point. Fair warning: it's tucked down an alley entrance (look for Alley 39, not the main street), and service can be a bit uneven, but for anyone serious about specialty tea, it's well worth hunting down.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Such a cozy spot in Claremont! I tried the Peach Blossom tea and highly recommend it. Watching the tea bloom in the cup is a beautiful experience, and it tastes just as good as it looks. Will definitely be back.
Love the tea. One of the very few places around to order loose leaf teas. Only thing is sometimes the older lady in the front gets agitated easily. But the other workers are super friendly and one jokes around a lot.
The owner is very kind. He didn't seem to mind that I stayed 2 hours there as well as some other girls who were also there far longer then me. I was able to get some work done and the tea was lovely! The snacks were yummy as well. He even gave everyone a small gummy sample just…
The entrance to the cafe is in alley 39! Not on Yale or 1st :) The service was good, the cashier was so nice, but she doesn't speak English very fluently, and it was somewhat difficult to communicate, especially with the noise of the cafe as a whole, and the atmosphere was…
This café is fantastic! I’m not sure why there are negative reviews about the owner, he was incredibly kind and took the time to explain the different teas to us. The space is large and welcoming, with a spacious outdoor patio as well. I ordered a hot chai tea, while my husband…
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