Ming Tao Xuan - Old Montréal, Quebec

Our favorite tea store in Montreal! Always stopping by when we are in town. Great quality teas and tea sets. It's sad that they stopped serving tea and food inside as it was such an amazing experience.

What a unique tea store! Loved the tea set collection they have and the quality of tea leaves they carry is outstanding! Will definitely be going back for more :)

It really is an experience like no other. We ordered the jasmine flower and green tea sets, as well some steamed buns. The couple who owns the establishment are very kind and eager to show you the art of tea drinking. The owner arrives at your table with your super ... cool tea drinking set, and proceeds to pour the hot water into a cup containing the tea leaves. This is then poured into a sieve and finally, you pour it into the drinking cup. The tea itself was very aromatic and light. I've never felt so tranquil and at ease. Sitting in front of a view of Old Montreal and sipping warm and fresh tea was one unforgettable experience. Read more

For me this place seemed amazing and felt literally like home. Atmosphere, big selection of real delicious tea, huge pot of hot water to brew your tea, very delicious and small(i don't eat much) cheesecake, they even have a washroom there~ Staff explains how to enjoy your tea and shows ... it for you. Only downside was a dirty fork. But owners are elderly couple. And it's not like a piece of chocolate from previous customer can kill me. Place has only 3 or 4 tables and customers take at least an hour to finish their tea. So it might be a problem if all tables are occupied. But overall: great place! Wand to come back ~~ Read more

Lots of options to choose from including medical teas. The owners are very friendly. We were massively impressed by the vegetarian chicken. I'm not a vegetarian and usually when I eat vegetarian dishes I feel like the meat is missing.... But they made an amazing meat substitute. The teas are lovely and served ... in beautiful teaware. They do it the traditional style where they pour the first pour over the serving ware to warm up first. Definitely a neat place to add to your tourist trip if you haven't been to China recently. (We are vacationing here) Read more