Yixing Xuan Teahouse
Yixing Xuan Teahouse
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Few have experienced the ambience and the highly therapeutic effects of the traditional art of Chinese tea making in an authentic Chinese teahouse. In fact, avid Chinese tea drinkers are known to pursue the perfect tea leaf as fervently as connoisseurs of fine wines. At our Tea Workshops, you will learn about: 1. Chinese culture, Arts and the History of Tea 2. Recognising and using the various kinds of tea leaves and equipment 3. Preparing tea the traditional way 4. Tea and its relationship to your health. Come and participate in our tea workshop today!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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ExNeddiesBoy
San Francisco, CA142 contributions
Aug 2023
A cultural, educational and pampering experience. With the soft tinkling music, we found ourselves whispering! This is one of the few remaining teahouses left in Singapore. Well worth a visit to learn about the culture and art of tea drinking.
The Yixing Xuan Teahouse is around the corner from the bustle of Chinatown. It is located on Tanjong Pagar Rd, just a few steps from Duxton Hill, Chinatown's Tooth Relic Temple, Maxwell MRT and Tg Pagar MRT. (This section of Tg Pagar Rd is actually home to many Korean BBQ restaurants.)
We were educated about tea and the customs and culture of tea drinking in Asia. We were treated to two pots of tea and also had some delicious dim sums.
The whole experience was wonderful.
The Yixing Xuan Teahouse is around the corner from the bustle of Chinatown. It is located on Tanjong Pagar Rd, just a few steps from Duxton Hill, Chinatown's Tooth Relic Temple, Maxwell MRT and Tg Pagar MRT. (This section of Tg Pagar Rd is actually home to many Korean BBQ restaurants.)
We were educated about tea and the customs and culture of tea drinking in Asia. We were treated to two pots of tea and also had some delicious dim sums.
The whole experience was wonderful.
Written 16 August 2023
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MM3575
Singapore, Singapore6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Did the workshop with a friend. We learnt a lot about the differences between white, green, black teas. When they are picked, how tea is made etc. Very informative. We were taught how to serve tea and taste it. At the end we could spend time chatting whilst enjoying a nice cup of tea and snacks. Very friendly atmosphere and informative session. Highly recommend.
Written 4 June 2024
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Eileen Cowey
2 contributions
Jan 2020
My daughter and I spent a wonderful couple of hours here, learning about tea and trying our hand at pouring for ourselves. We were made to feel very welcome, and the shop is a lovely place to be. My favourite was the black tea and now that I am back home in Scotland, I am enjoying the tea that I brought home with me. A little taste of Singapore in Glasgow. Would definitely recommend this experience, and I hope to visit again.
Written 15 February 2020
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Dear EileenCowey,
Thank you for your kind review, we are so happy that you had a nice time. Do visit us again when you are in this part of the world again. We look forward to seeing you and wish you all the best!
Best regards, Charlene
Written 16 February 2020
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Emma Y
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • Friends
Good ambience but the tea quality is only medicore. Longjing which taste like fried chicken is quite appalling to be honest. Longjing should be nutty and refreshing. Knowledge is also so so, for one, it was said that there is only 4 type of Chinese tea variety - incorrect.
Charlene is a good host, other than that, there are better quality tea leaf out there.
Charlene is a good host, other than that, there are better quality tea leaf out there.
Written 23 February 2021
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bettsy60_12
Sunshine Coast, Australia32 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
My individual tea appreciation workshop lasted more than three hours as Charlene covered all the information she had about tea and answered all my questions. We communicated so well about our mutual love of our I left the shop with many products to add to my collection. Her knowledge of course is far superior to mine. This is the one year anniversary of my visit and it is still very clear in my mind and I often think about returning there. Hopefully I will soon.
Written 15 January 2016
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Thank you so much for your kind review. It means so much to us. Please drop us an email if you ever have any questions and we would so love to see you again. We wish you and your family the best of health and every happiness.
Written 16 January 2016
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Pia29
Perth, Australia61 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
My daughter and I visited the Teahouse and participated in the 2 hour workshop conducted by Charlene. It really was a wonderful 2 hours the highlight of the trip. We learnt so much about tea and enjoyed the food provided. The Teahouse also sells some lovely products . It is a must do when visiting Singapore.
Written 20 December 2015
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Jessica S
Manchester, UK2 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
The tea workshop was wonderful and was also very informative. Charlene let us have a go at making the tea ourselves, which convinced us to buy our own set. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Written 27 November 2015
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Hock Boon T
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
Yixing Xuan is the perfect place to showcase Singapore. Unlike other tourist attractions that are homogeneous in nature (i.e. Singapore Flyer and the London Eye), Yixing Xuan brings out a perfect blend of Singapore culture infused with traditional chinese culture. Vincent, an absolute gentlemen speaks in crystal clear English and is entertaining and well versed with Chinese culture and tea.
You may ask, so why visit a tea shop in Singapore? For tourists, well this is not any ordinary tea shop like in other parts of the world where they pressure you to buy tea leave and come up with all sorts of promotional gimmicks to make you buy. Vincent, the boss of the shop, is clear, concise and gently persuades but never pressurizes you to buy the tea leaves. He is educated and brings in his knowledge that resonates with us. For example, he takes out newspaper articles from reputable newspapers to make his point clear instead of just bombarding us with "information" like other shops in other parts of the world. Vincent is a gentlemen, and that makes him special. You will learn from him, you will like him. Vincent is more like a friend, rather than a salesman.
For Singaporeans, this place is interesting as well. Forget about going to the usual starbucks to hang out with your friends. For a new place, I highly recommend Yixing Xuan Teahouse for a brand new atmosphere and hanging out place. Two people may share tea for $15 altogether. It may seem expensive prima facie, but you get a new atmosphere and the "gan jue" aka feeling is awesome because you feel renewed. You feel fresh. You feel your inspiration levels shoot to the roof. So not only tourists, but Singaporeans benefit as well. Oh yes, how often do you find a traditional tea house in Singapore? Rarely. So this is a really unique hang out place.
The food is also something to rave about. Yes, there are so many dim sum restaurants in Singapore. So why visit Yixing Xuan? Well, the food is really not bad! It's not super oily like other places. But that's not the crux as taste is subjective. The tipping point is Yixing Xuan provides excellent tea, excellent food and excellent service. The confluence of these three factors brings out the DNA of Yixing Xuan.
I highly recommend Yixing Xuan for tourists. Please, instead of visiting the zoo, or some night club, take a step back and visit this hidden treasure. You want to go back to your homeland with something different. A new perspective. A new place in Singapore that not many people have visited. You want to go back educated, informed and refreshed by tea. Wait no longer Yixing Xuan is the place to go.
You can spend easily 2 hours there if you sign up for the package with food. it's a tad pricey but it definitely more attractive than going to the club to dance.
Don't believe, just visit and you'll understand... This shop is small, yes, this shop has simple decor, yes. But, simplicity is beauty. Enough said, this place is recommended.
You may ask, so why visit a tea shop in Singapore? For tourists, well this is not any ordinary tea shop like in other parts of the world where they pressure you to buy tea leave and come up with all sorts of promotional gimmicks to make you buy. Vincent, the boss of the shop, is clear, concise and gently persuades but never pressurizes you to buy the tea leaves. He is educated and brings in his knowledge that resonates with us. For example, he takes out newspaper articles from reputable newspapers to make his point clear instead of just bombarding us with "information" like other shops in other parts of the world. Vincent is a gentlemen, and that makes him special. You will learn from him, you will like him. Vincent is more like a friend, rather than a salesman.
For Singaporeans, this place is interesting as well. Forget about going to the usual starbucks to hang out with your friends. For a new place, I highly recommend Yixing Xuan Teahouse for a brand new atmosphere and hanging out place. Two people may share tea for $15 altogether. It may seem expensive prima facie, but you get a new atmosphere and the "gan jue" aka feeling is awesome because you feel renewed. You feel fresh. You feel your inspiration levels shoot to the roof. So not only tourists, but Singaporeans benefit as well. Oh yes, how often do you find a traditional tea house in Singapore? Rarely. So this is a really unique hang out place.
The food is also something to rave about. Yes, there are so many dim sum restaurants in Singapore. So why visit Yixing Xuan? Well, the food is really not bad! It's not super oily like other places. But that's not the crux as taste is subjective. The tipping point is Yixing Xuan provides excellent tea, excellent food and excellent service. The confluence of these three factors brings out the DNA of Yixing Xuan.
I highly recommend Yixing Xuan for tourists. Please, instead of visiting the zoo, or some night club, take a step back and visit this hidden treasure. You want to go back to your homeland with something different. A new perspective. A new place in Singapore that not many people have visited. You want to go back educated, informed and refreshed by tea. Wait no longer Yixing Xuan is the place to go.
You can spend easily 2 hours there if you sign up for the package with food. it's a tad pricey but it definitely more attractive than going to the club to dance.
Don't believe, just visit and you'll understand... This shop is small, yes, this shop has simple decor, yes. But, simplicity is beauty. Enough said, this place is recommended.
Written 27 September 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Anne B
Sydney, Australia230 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
I did a 2 hour tea workshop with Vincent last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. Charlene was very accommodating as I had to change my booking due to illness. I love tea and knew a little still learnt so much and would recommend this to anyone at all who drinks tea. The smell of fresh tea leaves and colour was incredible. After this you will leave teabags behind at home. It is a great cultural activity a change to other things you will do in Singapore.
As this is tea appreciation and eating at the same time ( as Vincent told me) definitely affects your ability to taste the tea. I would do the course then sit and eat. Vincent’s wife provides beautiful food and she is very helpful and fountain of information. Our dim sum and the lotus leaf rice was incredible but would prefer to eat in hindsight once I had finished my tea tasting
Bought a lovely Chinese tea cup and several teas. Will be definitely ordering online from now on
As this is tea appreciation and eating at the same time ( as Vincent told me) definitely affects your ability to taste the tea. I would do the course then sit and eat. Vincent’s wife provides beautiful food and she is very helpful and fountain of information. Our dim sum and the lotus leaf rice was incredible but would prefer to eat in hindsight once I had finished my tea tasting
Bought a lovely Chinese tea cup and several teas. Will be definitely ordering online from now on
Written 16 January 2019
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Dear Anne B,
Thank you so much for your kind review and we were very happy that you were able to come! We are glad that you enjoyed yourself and we look forward to hearing from you again!
Happy 2019!
Best regards,
Charlene
Written 18 January 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Al Haagh
Stockholm, Sweden23 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
We tried several types of tea and they were all truly great. But what really made th experience spectacular was the owner's high level of knowledge & passion - He really explained the characteristics & history of each tea. Not only did we feel truly taken care of, but also highly enlighted on the art of tea. If I am to be picky, the only factor that could have improved our experience would have been a slightly more authentic or "traditional" interior. The plain white walls are not worthy such a increadible teahouse & its masterful owner!
Written 10 July 2018
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Dear Ali S,
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted that you had a lovely time. We thank you for your feedback about the interior and will look to improving it.
Please visit us again, we would love to catch up with you!
Best regards,
Charlene
Written 12 July 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The Workshops are $45 nett per person for a minimum of 2 people. For an individual session, that would be $90 nett. Call us at +65-6224-6961 to book or if you have any further questions.
Updated on 26 Feb 2020.
Written 26 February 2020
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