Tea houses spearheading the tea culture in Vietnam

Story written by : Nyugen Ngoc Thanh Mai

Since the french colonial era, tea drinking in Saigon has been deemed as a sophisticated artform enjoyed mainly by the higher classes of society. However, tea houses are much more diversified in Saigon now. You can enjoy many different styles suggested below.

CLOSE TO NATURE TEAHOUSES

If you enjoy the pleasures of sipping a cup of tea under the splendid gifts of Mother Nature, these places are specially designed for you. Magnificent gardens and beautiful flowers provide hours of invaluable companionship - the perfect setting for those who want to relax or get away from the bustling city.


Surrounded by lushes greens

Cat Khanh Tea House
1/12A Su Van Hanh (Extended) str., Dist. 10, HCMC
372/ 2B Cach Mang Thang 8 str., Ward 10 Dist.10, HCMC

An Nam Tea House
52 Truong Dinh str., Dist.3, HCMC

Moc Tea House
339/18 To Hien Thanh str., Ward 12, Dist. 10, HCMC

CULTURAL TEA HOUSES

Largely inspired by the Japanese culture, these tea houses conform to the true traditions of tea drinking. From sitting postures, to the techniques of pouring and sipping tea, every step is a true art form in itself. And for those who are keen to learn what makes drinking tea so special, these places are definitely must visits.


The art of tea

Dinh Vu Di Tea House
68 Huynh Tinh Cua str., Dist.3, HCMC
+848 38783233

Tinh Tam Tea House
26 Nguyen Ngoc Loc str., Dist.10, HCMC
0903756570

Hoang Cung Tea House
48/11 Lam Son str., Tan Binh Dist., HCMC
+848 38921772

Tam Dao Tea House
56 Pham Viet Chanh str., Ward 19, Binh Thanh Dist., HCMC

MUSICAL TEA HOUSES

It has been the most popular activity since the days of French domination. Saigon citizens love to enjoy live music with the most popular stars in a tea house. You can enjoy romantic pop songs or even more fun rock flavors in these tea houses nowadays. Those recommended below are most popular ones in Saigon currently.


Drinking to the finest tunes

Jazz Sax N'art
28 Le Loi str., Dist.1, HCMC
+848 38228472

Montana Jazz Club
30 Dong Khoi str., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, HCMC
+848 38291364

Khong Ten Tea House
147B Hai Ba Trung str., Dist.3, HCMC
+848 38273778

Van Nghe Tea House
14 Lam Son str., Ward 6, Binh Thanh Dist., HCMC
+848 35104390