A tea ceremony is not just a process of brewing tea, but a real art that combines tradition, aesthetics and philosophy. It has a deep cultural significance in China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries. Tea rituals help to achieve inner harmony, learn to contemplate the beauty of the moment and enjoy the taste of tea.
We invite you to explore our selection of venues in Lviv where you can host a tea ceremony, attend one, and, of course, purchase tea!
Pidnebesna
3 Zvenyhorodska Sq.
11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Pidnebesna is a location from Tea Room, located in the heart of Lviv. The peculiarity of this place is its location on the roof, which offers a fantastic panoramic view of the city of Lion and the sunset. In Pidnebesna you can enjoy more than 100 types of high-quality tea from China, Taiwan and Japan. The establishment offers a variety of tea ceremonies, masterclasses and other themed events that allow you to dive deeper into the culture of tea drinking.
Stari Mury TEA 茶吧 BAR
5 Serbska St.
12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
This tea bar offers more than 70 types of tea, including black, green, white and yellow varieties. Guests can taste drinks prepared according to traditional recipes from different countries, including cardamom tea, lemon balm and Indian herbal blends. The menu also includes a wide selection of desserts, including special cheesecakes and charlotte, and guests can complement their taste experience with signature cocktails.
Tea Room Roots
2 Pisha St.
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Our selection opens with a cosy tea room at Tea Room, which opened in 2019. The tea room has become the centre of the city's tea culture. The establishment offers more than 100 types of high-quality tea from China, Taiwan and Japan, and also hosts various tea ceremonies and masterclasses. The cost of an independent tea party for 1-4 guests is UAH 1,000/1 hour plus the cost of the selected tea.
Tocha
8 Henerala Chuprynky St.
11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
An authentic teahouse that holds tea ceremonies away from the noise of the city. The establishment was created by a group of tea culture enthusiasts who are eager to share their experience and knowledge about this drink. The interior, decorated in oriental style, offers visitors soft seating at low tables, which helps to fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere of traditional tea drinking. TOCHA offers alpine teas from China, Japan and Taiwan, as well as tea ceremonies and masterclasses. In addition, you can buy tea by weight, Chinese factory-made tableware, sets for tea ceremonies and products by Ukrainian ceramists.
Novyi Pekin / New Beijing
8 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St.
10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
And finally, we will tell you about the teahouse that used to be called simply Beijing, but closed in early 2022, and soon reopened its doors to visitors under the name New Beijing. Traditional tea ceremonies are regularly held inside the building, where visitors can enjoy different methods of tea making, such as pour-over, Luoyu and steaming.
We would also like to draw your attention to the shop from this teahouse where you can buy not only tea, but also accessories and utensils for your own ceremonies.
