Te House of Tea
1927 Fairview St.
Houston, TX
713-522-8868
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#40
of 158in TX
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Hours
Tuesday-Thursdays:11 am to 10 pm
Tuesday-Thursdays:11 am to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday:11 am - midnight
Sunday: and 10 am - 8 pm
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Food: I moved into the River Oaks area a month ago, and discovered this place on a recent walk. My first visit, I sat down in the corner and ended up chatting with a pleasant young woman, who pointed out many of the regulars, and her favorite foods and drinks. I thought I was knowledgeable about tea, but already the staff here has introduced me to new discoveries, such as a hearty puerh and a very tasty oolong called Silk. Every thing I've tasted so far I've liked, from scones, crepes, and salads. Everything is made fresh on site. Maybe 150 teas available here, and you can buy them in bulk. Don't come here expecting an old style tea room with curtains and lace. Instead, you'll find comfy sofas and seats, clean simple chairs and tables, and a slightly Asian feel to the decor - the owner is Chinese, by the way. Very friendly owner and staff, and great teas. |
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- Cassandra 09/27/09 |
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Food: This place is OK...not great...not horrible. Staff isn't very cheerful but does a marginally OK job. Not what I was expecting. Nothing I could put my finger on but just not a happy place. |
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- likegoodtea 06/18/09 |
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Food: Wow, there are some really nice teas here. I started with one tea, but ended up with a drink-fest, trying 4 different fascinating teas! Luckily their smallest pot size is reasonably price, so I was encourage to try more. My favorites? Fujian Silk, Chocolicious (a Rooibos), Malawi Black, Lady Grey. Their teas are all natural - no flavorings like most bagged tea - and most are fair trade certified. Also was surprised to find they had food: simply prepared, tasty, fresh. One afternoon I was there, their deli case was wiped clean by all the customers, it's eaten up that fast. Then I saw the owner making more samosas, right in that little kitchen. Nice. |
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- Tammy 03/03/09 |
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Food: I have been here once, and perhaps it was on an off night (though I don't think so), but I won't be going back. The service was horrible (I stood there for several minutes while the woman behind the counter ignored me to chat with a co-worker). Worst of all, my tea wasn't properly prepared. I ordered a white tea (they were out of the one I wanted...subtract more points), and it was brewed at too high of a temperature. I didn't even get to steep my own leaves; they put them in for me, and then let it steep too long before bringing it to me. Oh, and the website fails to mention that there is a $6 credit card minimum. |
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- Colleen 11/23/08 |
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