Teakha

Cute little tea shop in Sheung Wan that’s known for their pastries and steeped teas.
The interior is tiny but adorably set up with a few of their products (cups, apron, books, etc.) to your left, a small table seating 2 people comfortably with a bunch of counter seats around the shop. You take a few steps down from the sliding door and are greeted by the employees you see behind the counter with a bunch of pots, kettles, cups, tea bags steeping, and pastries right in front of you.
NOTE: COOKED TEAS TAKE 20 MINS TO PREPARE!
Ordered a COOKED TEA which they mention takes 20 mins to prepare. The Sea Salt Yin Yang which is a black tea from Sri Lanka. Yin Yan because it was half milk tea and half coffee with condensed and evaporated milk with a sprinkling of sea salt. This was something new and oddly enough the best one I had from their shop. My friend had the Thai tea and this was lovely as well but quite common to have.
We took our drinks to the outside which had a low wooden bench which you can use with seat cushions for your pleasure. It can sometimes be rainy in HK so they also provide some natural insect repellant for when the mosquitos come. Sitting down you can have a nice time sitting with a makeshift wooden crate/​box table infront of you to set down your food/​drink while you just sit back and check out local life happening right by you. We were lucky enough to see a bunch of street art (more of which are just around the corner so you can take your drinks to go) and an old man with his shirt half up (which was actually delightful and humorous to us and did not hinder us from having a good time).
DEFINITELY WANT TO COME BACK FOR:
SEA SALT YIN YANG, KEEMUN MILK TEA with RED DATE AND HONEY, the KEEMUN VARIATION WITH ROSE TEA, Green Tea Cheesecake, Hojicha Cheesecake

Small but cute location. Tried their chai tea and green tea cake! The chai was not super fragrant and more milky than «spicy» and the green tea cake was light and fluffy but seems to be pretty average.
This place is always packed so I came during the weekday when there’s less people. The weekends get especially packed. I wouldn’t say that the wait is worth the tea/​cake.
Tip: they have a outside area where they have a patch of artificial grass where you can sit and chill. Good vibes.

I had the Roselle Mint Tea, which was essentially hibiscus tea with a slight minty flavor. Could be more minty though, but overall pretty decent. My boyfriend had the Local Harvest Marigold, which was interesting, to say the least. It was very fragrant, but had a grassy taste to it. It had a great atmosphere in the upstairs loft, which was completely empty when we went and felt very intimate and cosy. However, this place is really expensive. The total came out to $ 103, which I found ridiculous for two cups of tea. Would I go back? Maybe if they lowered the price. Otherwise, I’d be better off just buying the tea leaves and making it at home for way cheaper.

Usually not a fan of sweet cake-​types, but this is the best green tea cheesecake I’ve had. I also wouldn’t typically order chai drinks (too sweet). But the best masala iced chai. Stop by after browsing Cat Street!

One of my favourite places in Hong Kong. Great tea. Good matcha financier and cheesecake.

LOL, was with the reviewer who posted right before. I have to reiterate how long the wait was. The numbers didn’t really add up.
5 PEOPLE WORKING
— 1 worked on tea
— 1 worked on pastries
— 2 chit-​chatting
— 1 went to use the restroom then came back after a while…
20+ minutes wait time
This Keemun Milk Tea w/​Red Date Honey was not worth the wait.

Why on earth did my boyfriend have to wait over 20 minutes for a cup of tea when there were only 2 other customers in the place? I ordered a Thai Tea, while he ordered the Keemun Milk Tea with Red Date Honey. I got my drink immediately, so I tried to wait a few minutes because I saw one of the workers working on a drink. This drink probably took 10 minutes to prepare, but sadly it was actually for the table next to us. After this, she started on my boyfriend’s drink, which took another 10+ minutes. Honestly, I am not usually one to critique a bit of a wait, but this was a bit ridiculous, considering there were only 2 tables with people, and there were FIVE people working at the counter. One person was working on pastries, one was doing the tea, and the other THREE WERE JUST STANDING THERE. I know people have their own roles/​jobs, and I understand that it takes a while for tea to steep, but could you not work on two cups at once?
The Thai Tea was pretty average/​meh, but I finished it way before my boyfriend got his drink. The tea that we had long awaited was actually quite nice, which partially made up for the long wait, but still… I can’t believe we had to wait this long when the place was so empty.

Fun place and can be very relaxing mid week. Weekends it is chockers full of everyone craving a nice cuppa and cheeky slice of cake or muffin. Wish this was in my neighbourhood!

Teakha is one of my top favourite places to hang out in HK. The owner, Nana Chan, is an individual who supports community issues, and has put her heart and soul into this venture. She has travelled extensively to source the best teas for the shop.
My favourite is the caramelised ice lemon tea, and the cakes are delectable. The setting is in a small shop adjacent to a public area, in which a young, artistic, and friendly crowd gathers on rugs, stools and a synthetic grass lawn.
Come here to see a different side of Hong Kong, a mix of local and western community and if youre lucky you might even see a indie musician or a talented artist drawing for the guest!

Love this lovely store, u can smell strong tea flavor. milk tea must-​try !greentea cheesecake is delicious, must visit it again

I came to Teakha after having this recommended to me several times.
The place is really small, only one table and a few counter seats, but they have more seatings outside and in the building next door, if it’s too hot to sit outside. Hong Kong is too hot at the moment so i opted for counter seat.
I got their green tea cheesecake since this seems to be a favorite, and the Keemun rose tea. The bill came out to be HK$ 103 which i thought was super expensive.
However, when the order came i knew why they are pricey. This was no ordinary tea served in a plastic cup. The rose tea was really nicely presented with milkfoam and rose petal + honey on top of it — probably the prettiest drink I have ever had. The green tea cheesecake did not disappoint too!
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here, so much that i went back the next day to try the Osmanthus black sugar keemun tea with honey comb. This is slightly different in presentation than the rose one, but taste-​wise it’s pretty similar.
Love it, highly recommended.

While visiting San Francisco this past week, a colleague asked me which local businesses I love most in Hong Kong and Teakha was top of mind.
Saying that I love this place is a grand understatement. To find a centrally-​located café in Hong Kong that is relaxed and chill is like finding a needle in an urban haystack. Does it even exist? Well Teakha’s space is built with the art of simply hanging out in mind, with an expansive menu of teas and a super cool outdoor patio complete with logs to sit on and water misters to combat that lethal one-​two punch of HK heat and humidity. How cool is that?
It’s also dog-​friendly. The staffers directed me to a DIY water refill area so I could fill up my portable water bowl for my furry sidekick Sasha. As for human treats, I always order the spicy Masala chai and the yogurt parfait with housemate granola and fresh fruit is exceptional. I don’t often put something like a yogurt parfait in the same OHMYGOD category as say, a decadent cheeseburger, but this parfait is just that crave-​worthy.
Check out Teakha next time you’re in the area — and chill out for an hour!

¡ Awesome pineapple bun sandwich with egg and pork floss !!
I love this little place and the staff is nice.
My masala chai was great

I found Teakha on foursquare and decided it would be a good place to stop in and do some work while in Hong Kong visiting a friend.
First, note that Teakha (like the name implies) is a tea house. There is no coffee on the menu. There are plenty of deserts though.
The shop itself is separated into two separate spaces. One is where you order, you can also sit at the few spaces they have at the counter. The second is next door and is tables only. While Teakha does provide free Wi-​Fi, note that it doesn’t work at all on the second floor of the seating location.
Tea time:
— Masala tea (HKD48)
— Green tea cheesecake (HKD42)
— Hojicha cheesecake (HKD42)
The thing that drew me to this place was the cheesecake. Photos I had seen were very enticing. The tea I thought was good, pretty spice-​y (not spicy, but a tiny bit), and not sweet. The green tea cheesecake was, unfortunately, not as amazing as I hoped it would be. The green tea flavor was barely noticeable and the cake itself was a bit dry. The hojicha cheesecake on the other hand was delicious! Super creamy and had a nice roasted tea flavor (actually pretty strong, so not for someone that doesn’t like a strong roasted taste).
The space itself is quite nice. It definitely has a «trendy» vibe to it. If you’re not looking for a place with Wi-​Fi, it’s a nice place to sit with a book and/​or do work unrelated to the Internet, as there is no time limitation.
Some of the servers are quite nice, others are neither warm nor rude.

This is a really chillaxing place. Would love to come here more often. Before you go crazy about how «Poho» (YEAH I calling it Poho) is overhyped, let’s sit back and take a look at what did I enjoy about this place.
The integration of the shop and the public space, and hence the community. I liked the outdoor area, where you sat on a wood log on a back alley (twist: a decent and clean back alley). They had this really cool (literally) «mist fan» that keeps you happy outdoor under the sun. It’s also dog friendly, so my new met sharpei friend Sasha enjoyed the time too.
Teakha specializes in tea… yeah so I guessed I’d order some. Picked Masala Chai, and it blew my mind! I didn’t remember the last time I had a tea that would make me feel different, but this one certainly did. It’s not your traditional Chinese, Japanese, or English tea. It has a very strong favor but not bitter at all.
Now, it’s my lucky day to have the staff actually taking photoshoots of their new dish, Masala Chai Brownies. I got it, they’re brownies. And I knew that I was on diet, but I just couldn’t resist ordering one. It was good, and not heavy at all. Definitely got all the balance right.
On the side note, the government disgusted me by warning (and maybe fining too, I don’t remember correctly) that they occupied the street (i.e. the back alley). And now I have finally been here, I can totally say that it is ridiculous. It’s a back alley of a deadend road detoured from a quiet main road in one of the most hipsterish neighborhoods in HK. And if it’s not Teakha, the back alley wouldn’t be as clean and as tidy. Meanwhile, there are illegal landfills and land developments in country park in New Territories, and the government never practically steps in to stop them.
Public space is hard to come by in HK, and make the best use of them is even harder. Keep classy Teakha, we love you.

I did not realize that «hipster» coffee shops are a global thing but here’s one in Hong Kong :) It’s not a bad thing, I just find it amusing.
Getting here was a little tricky. IF you’re taking the MTR then you need to get off at Sheung Wan and go on a little walk. It’s not super close to the station and it’s located (to me at least) in the middle of nowhere. I’m not super familiar to the area so I found it surprising that amongst the marketplaces and super packed streets, there’s this quaint little area of serenity. It’s right next to a monastery! Teakha is also next to some really trendy, «hipster», more westernized shops. It’s really adorable!
The shop itself is located in an unassuming white building with the name Teakha printed faintly on the front door. They have the main shop to order and sit around, but they also have a separate room with a larger table to sit in and outdoor seating. Walking in, you are greeted with the smell of the teas and spices they’re cooking. They have a really old school way of cooking their teas… and that’s in pots. You can see it clearly as you go up to order and pay for your drinks. Next to the pots are the beautifully crafted cakes and pastries on display. The menu is in english and the workers can all speak a decent amount of english. I got their coffee milk tea drink (iced) with their green tea chiffon cake. The coffee milk tea was interesting, you could definitely taste the coffee and tea as two separate flavors. I liked it but I think if I get the chance to go back, I would go with the tea. The green tea chiffon cake was marvelous. I don’t like cream in cake but the cream in the cake was light and airy. It also wasn’t super sweet which made it enjoyable to eat with the cake. The green tea flavor was also strong in the cake but I loved it. It was great place to stop by and just rest for a bit. And yes, if you were wondering, they do have wifi and a bathroom.
I’m glad we got a chance to stop by here since it’s a highly popular spot and got my friend and I to explore a little more of Sheung Wan :)

Adorable little hole in the wall!
I heard so many great things about this place before deciding to come here. it’s a lovely little place in Sheung Wan that is more difficult to find than I expected. No kidding, it’s hard to find. Don’t be shy and ask locals for help! They are lovely and would gladly assist your lost soul. Not only that, but there are a bunch of new tea places in Sheung Wan so that ups the difficultly level… but this place takes the cake! Or should I say tea?
It was my first time here and I decided to get the pumpkin spice cake and the mexican hot chocolate (?). I can’t remember the exact name but the hot chocolate was definitely spicy. It was a strange taste but I would come back to try another drink another time! The cake was cute and festive, perfect for the Christmas season. They added festive items to the menu which was why I definitely had to give those a try!
The atmosphere for Teakha is pretty hipster, cute, and cool. I’m not sure how else to describe it! There are little tables and chairs inside with a homey sort of feel. While outside, there is a large space where you can find tables, potted flowers, a sofa, and a clutter of magazines.
Remember to walk up to the cashier to order! I made that mistake my first time here. Hopefully the next time I come here I can try the item that everyone recommends, the matcha green tea cheesecake. Sadly, they were all out when I got there but I’ll make an effort to stop by the next time I’m in Hong Kong!

Definitely a hidden gem in Sheung Wan! I loved the environment of the café and their outdoor seatings.
A lot of people rave about their matcha cheesecake so I gave that a try. It was good but I thought it wasn’t as great as everyone says (since I had a high expectation from all the raves about it). It was definitely a good cheesecake but I wish there was more matcha flavor in it.
As for the drink, I got the caramelized lemon iced tea and my friend said it was supposed to have a roasted kind of flavor. However, my experience with it was it tasted like an ordinary lemon iced tea. Me eating the cheesecake first might have affected the taste of my drink. It was still really good overall.
I would totally come back and I want to try out all their unique drinks!

Too old to sit outside on the fake lawn which could be actually nice and chill. Caught a flu so I have ordered a mine herbal tea which is soothing.

Relaxing spot. Always good drinks.
Food:
Have tried the Hojicha, Keelun Milk Tea, Chai Tea, Masala Chai. All good and very smooth.
Breakfast and lunch have both been good here as well. Recent discovery of the pineapple bun sandwich with ham, egg, tomato and pork floss was verrrry good! Very crunchy bun and surprised the flavors matched well.
The green tea cheesecake has a very strong tea flavor, and isn’t too sweet. Smooth consistency, and not to heavy.
Environment:
Teakha is also a great spot when there is good weather, as you can choose to sit indoors or outdoors.
One of my favorite places to go. Though it’s popular, I love that they still have tucked away, hidden feel and they always take the time to make your tea and boil each portion in a pot.