CHA YI Tea house invites you to discover the delicious and fascinating world of tea.  Our teahouse specializes in the import of fine and artisanal teas from the best terroirs of China, Taiwan, Japan, India and other tea-producing regions. It is the first store in the Outaouais region to dedicate itself entirely to tea and all that surrounds this brew.

In our Tea shop, let our team of experts guide you among our wide selection of more than a hundred teas. As seasons change, discover the flavors and aromas of premium loose leaf White, Green, Black, Oolong and Pu-Erh Teas as well as our variety of local and international herbal teas.

You will also find a large selection of cast-iron, ceramic, Yixing clay and glass teapots, cups and other accessories.

Our tearoom welcomes you with a delicious menu of teas, herbal teas and sweets. Enjoy your beverage prepared according to traditional methods of brewing or in a simple teapot in an inspiring and relaxing atmosphere.

Thematic workshops and tastings are offered every week on various tea related topics either for beginners, for connoisseurs or for those willing to discover and experience an extraordinary moment.

**NEW** Tea workshops will be offered in english at University of Ottawa starting September 28th 2011 -Open to general public-

please consult the links to both Introduction to tea workshop and other tea workshops series.

         - Introductory workshop: History, culture and harvest, the different classifications, basics on brewing, preservation, health benefits, teapots and other teaware;

         - Workshop on a specific producing countries: historic content, different types and tea families, processing, rituals, traditionnal brewing techniques and tasting methods;

        - Animated comparative tasting:  Exploration of about ten varieties of tea along a theme of your own choice, tasting and appreciating tea from a visual, olfactory and gustative perspective.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of tea and its benefits by visiting CHA YI Tea house!

ONLY 3 MINUTES FROM OTTAWA DOWNTOWN!

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