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Ming Tao Xuan
Categories: Food Tea Rooms Food Coffee & Tea Tea Rooms, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
451, Rue St-SulpiceMontréal, QC H2Y 2V8
(514) 845-9448
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
13 reviews for Ming Tao Xuan
Review Highlights
12 reviews in English
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Review from Tara M.
1/24/2012
I loved this tea house. it was warm and charming the menu and options were vast and the tea was delicious and graciously given. I ended up purchasing a few items from here as gifts and I do plan to come back again and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. It was a true treat!
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Review from Courtney D.
After an extremely relaxing day of some much needed R&R at Spa Scandinave I decided to take a nice walk around Old Montreal and came across a cute little Tea House on Rue Saint Suplice called Ming Tao Xuan.
With an air of Buddhist serenity, it feels like you are stepping into a tea house somewhere in a Chinese village and not off the street in old Montreal. Ming Tao
Xuan means "a comfortable and welcoming salon where fine teas can be enjoyed in earthenware teapots". What that actually means--not to sure--but the tea selection is phenomenal. There were so many choices I couldn't keep up. The menu reminds me of a Sun Tzu novel!Listed in: Par-Tea
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/19/2012
Après une journée reposante au possible, passée à recharger mes batteries au SPA SCANDINAVE, je… Read more »
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Review from Huntting B.
11/29/2011
Very nice!
A very relaxing experience here! The people are very nice too. They aren't going to walk you through everything, at least not by default. Maybe if you engage them earlier they might give you recommendations, otherwise read through the extensive menu. I spent about an hour and a half here, had a great time too. The tea we selected was pretty good, not awesome, but decent none-the-less!
A large selection of tea, lots of background on it as well, but no "special" or real "premium quality" stuff it seemed. -
Review from Lucy G.
9/6/2011
Nice service. Attention to detail.
Had us smell everyones teas. Really cool ritual way of drinking tea from a tiny cup. Showed us how to pour into the first teapot, then into the second teapot then into a skinny tall cup then into the final drinking cup.
It was almost completely authentic cept for the aluminum pots holding the hot water, and until we got the cheesecakes and steamed buns we also ordered. The buns were the frozen ones you get in the market and cheesecake in a tea house was pretty random.
My friend bought a tea set there, but apparently Teavana has similair tea sets too. ;( -
Review from Jude M.
11/21/2011
This was a wonderful conclusion to our business trip to Montreal, a brilliantly relaxing experience after all the hustle and bustle of the past couple of days. The tea selection was vaster than anything we'd seen since our favorite tea shop in the Boston area closed, and the menu MUCH more detailed. The tables themselves (and their chairs) were works of art, and of course all the lovely cabinets around us were filled with more lovely items. And then the TEA came, and we were briefed on the specific drinking ritual and tea set for each of our chosen teas (I had an oolong, so I had a different set than my partner, who had selected a white tea). We had only had an experience similar to that once before, and the lady demonstrating was so skilled and quick and informative that our previous experience paled in comparison.
When we return to Montreal for pleasure, I can guarantee at least two trips, and possibly daily trips, to the Ming Tao Xuan. -
Review from Jacqueline R.
11/8/2011
Love, love this place! Excellent service, tea, and all kinds of beautiful pottery. Very knowledgeable staff, so relaxing to go there
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Review from Ligaya S.
10/3/2008 3 photos
Tea to cleanse your soul....well that's what my Mama kept on sayin'!!
By sheer curiosity of the place (originally looking at the cupcake shop next door) we entered the Ming Tao Xuan tea house (aka: Salon de Te) and had the instant feeling of entering an actual tea house in China. The place is beautifully decorated with authentic artifacts and shelves loaded with hand-crafted teapots and tea accessories.
A full-detailed Tea menu is brought by one of their knowledgeable tea experts who gives you a full description of any and all teas, tea properties, and advises on how to choose your tea. Teas price range from $6-8 dollars and they also have several options of cookies and light pastries as an accompaniment
The tea presentation makes this a remarkable experience.....I can't describe how much fun we had throughout it all....Tea service is very affordable but prices of the teapots and its accessories are what could possibly break your bank. The craftsmanship of the tea pots is amazing and if you budget right, you can put together an exquisite set to bring back home and show how cultured you are!
Hit the tea house after the a long walk around the Vieux Port and before visiting the Notre-Dame Basilica. You'll feel immensely cleansed and ready for a prayer or two at church!Listed in: Quebec City & Montreal CAN
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Review from La C.
Toronto, ON
1/7/2011
Come to this tranquil and beautiful setting to enjoy an elegant, traditional Chinese tea service. The extensive tea menu can be rather confusing if you're not a tea guru, but the knowledgeable and gracious servers are more than happy to help you choose.
My only concern in writing such a positive review: Next time I go, there won't be any tables available. (There are only about 5 tables, I think.) -
Review from Joe G.
Peterborough, ON
8/20/2010
Preamble: I've never been to a Tea House before.
*Service (5/5)*: I'd give the guy a 6 if it made sense. The service was the definition of amazing. He was more than willing to talk about the different teas, their history and their characteristics. Making sure he got the order and giving suggestions.
Then the tea came.
For every order he'd prepare the tea set up in front of you and then walk you through the preparation. Though he would say the same directions to each one of us (4), it completely felt as if he was talking to you individually and teaching you this personal tea ritual. Very personable, knowledgeable, helpful and inviting. He made the experience.
*Food/Tea (4/5)*: I'm no tea connoisseur, just see the preamble. I almost went to a Starbucks for a Grande Dirty Chai (Tazo Chai latte with soy and a shot of expresso) before walking in this place on a whim. None the less, I really enjoyed my Taiwan GABA Dragon Tea and Vegetable "Bun", like a wonton bun thing filled with soy and veggies. Oh and it was delicious. I left wishing I hadn't shared. I'm not a huge believer on the medicinal properties of tea, but I definitely felt calmer when I left the place.
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*Atmosphere (4/5)*: Beautiful. Light oriental themed harmonies in the back ground. A bunch of Buddha's smiling at you. A million interesting tea pots and tea paraphernalia to browse. Divider like show pieces between tables for a relatively private setting. Very nice.
*Verdict?*: I'd be here regularly if I lived in old Montreal. -
Review from Wilson K.
9/11/2010
Surrounded by cliched tourist traps, this place is quite a find in Old Montreal. The luxurious, classy wood furniture provides a mellow tone; the tea menu is extensive, and the owner is knowledgeable and helpful, so you don't have to know about teas, but come willing to learn. This place demonstrates the complexity and richness of tea-culture, so much more refined than downing your latte at Starbucks. The ceremony of preparing your tea is relaxing, and you can savor cup after cup as the leaves unfold their layers of flavor. Stay for a couple of hours if you want, and really take in the rich atmosphere: it's a privilege to spend time in such a beautiful surrounding
There are several kinds of pu-ehr tea, a wonderful fermented tea that is hard to find (and it's my mark of a tea house that cares about what it serves). Unfortunately, you cannot share a tea service, so it's on the pricy side, but then each person has the tactile pleasure of the lovely clay or ceramic pots. -
Review from David B.
7/29/2009
I love, love, love this place. They have an amazing selection of tea and the staff is very knowledgeable. Plus, the food is yummy. The ambiance really sets this place apart. They have beautiful wood work and gorgeous tea accouterments. If you're looking for a tasty snack and some interesting tea, this is the place for you. (Keep in mind, though, the menu is small. So, don't come here if you're super hungry or have a bunch of people).
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Review from Rose F.
6/4/2010
The hustle and bustle of sight seeing can take a lot out of a traveller. Recharge at this lovely Chinese tea house. After a hectic day of walking all over old Montreal I stopped by this little shop and was transported to ancient China. The tea is sublime, the cookies were delicious and tasted homemade, the ambiance of the tea house was second to none.
After half an hour of drinking and eating I noticed that I could barely hear the outside traffic of pedestrians. If you are in old Montreal and plan on seeing the Notre Dame Basilica, stop by this tea house, it is a block away from it. Refresh and enjoy!
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