Red Blossom Tea Company sells a very, very large selection of loose teas. A significant portion of their inventory is devoted to Chinese green teas, some black teas plus a smattering of other types of teas. They have some herbal selections and traditional chinese herbs in the back of the store. There are no boxed teas and if you are specifically looking for herbal or Indian-style teas, don’t...
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A serene, orderly retreat from the surrounding clutter of Chinatown shops, this family-owned Grant Street tea boutique features jars of top-quality white, green, oolong, black and herbal teas in neat rows, as well as fine, imported accessories such as gaiwan (Chinese lidded cups), ceramic and cast iron pots, and infusers. Complimentary tea tastings are available for interested buyers, but there...
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In Short A serene, orderly retreat from the surrounding clutter of Chinatown shops, this family-owned Grant Street tea boutique features jars of top-quality white, green, oolong, black and herbal teas in neat rows, as well as fine, imported accessories such as gaiwan (Chinese lidded cups), ceramic and cast iron pots, and infusers. Complimentary tea tastings are available for...
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Posted by Joanna Currier
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 02, 2006)
what a great find in the middle of chinatown! this little tea company is wonderful. they have a huge variety of loose teas. the best part is opening the canisters and smelling the tea as you make your selections. they also give free tastings. the bad part is that recently this tiny store has been extremely crowded. the prices are not at all cheap, but try any of their low cost teas and...
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Posted by charlenav
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 01, 2006)
Red Blossom Tea is a new generation tea shop on Grant in SF's Chinatown. It offers a variety of chinese and non-chinese teas in minimalist-elegant setting, and a staff that walks you through the varieties of teas, their health benefits, and allow you to sample and purchase your selection in a no-hassle setting. This store is ideal for those intimidated...
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This stop turned in to a two hour lesson and relaxation. I walked away with some wonderful teas to enjoy and a better understanding of the product. This was a wonderful time and I look forward to coming back, not only did they recommend other places to go, they took so much time to answer our questions about their history,...
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