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I'm a tea fanatic, so I adore Oolong Tea House. The atmosphere is all contemporary coffee shop, but the selection of beverages is absolutely top-notch.
When you enter you pass a small section of tables. There are also a handful of tables on a patio in the back for sunny-day sipping. Near the counter there is a wall of teas, with glass jars for you to see and smell the tea, and metal containers that you take over to the counter when you're ready to order. You can have your drinks in the cafe, or buy loose teas to take home. They also sell a variety of tea accessories, like travel mugs and teapots.
My favorite is definitely the Kyoto Cherry Rose, which is a green tea with strong notes of cherry and rose. It's great warm or iced. My dad constantly makes me send him tins of their best-seller, which is Cream Earl Grey (with soft vanilla notes over the classic bergamot flavour). I've tried lots of their other flavours as well, like Yoga Blend (kind of like chai tea without the actual tea... great hot with milk) and fun rooibos blends like Caramel Cream. With their huge assortment you're bound to find a tea you'll love!
This is an always packed tea destination in Kensington. And although I haven't had the opportunity to experience the patio in the back because of the snow, the interior is something that is worth visiting in itself.
The place feels so homey when you come in, there is lots of activity going on here always and it seems to attract a tea cosy crowd, they have nice artwork in the back and the tea leaves are displayed by colour and by category in these delightful glass- like urns on shelves in the wall.
You have dozens you can choose from white tea, oolong tea, green tea, black tea, herbal tea and fruit infusions; in fact 150 to be exact and there is even printed placards for you to take home to peruse the benefits of each tea.
Staff here is as gentle and soft spoken as their teas, unfortunately I am not really a tea drinker but I have heard tons of great stuff about this place and this yelper didn't want to be left out in the cold with her coffee.
So all in all a nice place, to commune, to read or just sit and surf the free Wi-Fi that is available.
Oolong Tea House is probably one of the cutest places I have ever been. We'll start with the environment, it's comfortable, homey, and the music's always clever. The staff is all adorable and friendly. Of course, the tea selection is amazing. Anyone who hasn't checked out this tea house is in for a pleasant surprise.
P.S. That girl Charmaine is a total sweetie. She deserves a promotion. ;) haha
Oolong really is a place to go if you love tea. They have so many different options I'm surprised anyone can make a decision... ever.
I've only been to Oolong a handful of times, and that's probably because I'm too overwhelmed and nervous every time I order. I always think that the people are judging the things or the way I order. I want to get it right and I'm never sure that I do.
I do really enjoy the atmosphere though. Knowing that everyone is there because they have a passion for tea really brings a smile to my face. I must say that if I ever do have a problem ordering, someone is always nice enough to help me out.
I also really enjoy it's location. Right in the middle of Kensington makes it a great place to grab a beverage and walk around the trendy area. It's a nice place to go whether you need a quick tea, or you're just looking to relax and sit around.
A tea lover's paradise. Seriously, I love coming in here, it's always an experience. Sometimes Oolong is just a quiet tea shop in Kensington, a good place to drink some tea with friends or read a book. But they often have poetry readings and sometimes even live music, which can be a pleasant surprise or a hassle depending on your mood.
The atmosphere is decidedly cheery, the staff are always pleasant, and they've managed to make ordering tea even more of a hassle than getting a drink from Starbucks! There is a definite "type" that frequents Oolong, but everyone's in such a good mood from the tea that it hardly matters.
An impressive array of exotic blends that will make any tea lover crave for more. Multi-Cultural and Special in every way.
Whadda know? Something unique in this f'n city. A place that serves a wide array of tea and some overpriced light snacks! . The setup is functional and awesome. This place is always crowded and the patio in the back is AWESOME. I once took a friend from Toronto who remarked that the patio was the best one she has ever been on, which means a lot when it's from a 29 year old Torontonian bar star.
A bit pricey and the last experience with some vegan demagogue staffer nonchalantly spewing vitriol = -1*. tear.
If you love tea, you will LOVE Oolong Tea House. What's there not to love? The biggest tea selection you'll ever find, wonderful service and a hip and happenin' location.
"Oh how delightful!" exclaimed Alice, for sitting in front of her was a canister of Rose Tea which was her personal DRINK ME and so she was pleasantly delighted. So it's like sitting at a mad lil teaparty like a proper poppit drinking in the smells of petals all around you. And so Alice was in Wonderland having found her rose tea which, she'll have you know, is very hard to find indeed. "Thank you Oolong Tea House and Happy Unbirthday to me!"
Finding Oolong Tea House was a pleasant surprise on my trip from California.
All of the teas as labeled, and graded according to quality and type. In most places, the teas are in containers behind the counter making it very difficult to choose, but at Oolong they have made it easy. All of the tins are in shelves, and accessible for you to smell each of their unique aromas and select the tea of your choice. All of the teas are labeled and sorted by type and quality. The ladies behind the counter were also very helpful in our selecting teas, and explaining the varieties.
The Bamboo shoots, though only grade II, had a very intense aroma (my friends compared to jolly ranchers.) Another of my favorites there were the jasmine pearls.
I bought a few tins to take home for gifts! This place will become a regular stop for me on my trips to Calgary.
Easy five stars!
Great atmosphere and an overwhelming selection of tea...what more do you want?
It's drinking tea with Dignity. I loooove this place.
A tea-lover's paradise.
Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB
