Relaxing tea time at a hideaway cafe【Ikebukuro Umesha Chakan

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Kinsen Cha is recommended for first-timers.
A 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, Meishachakan offers 25 varieties of Chinese tea.

Enjoy Chinese tea at a hidden cafe

Chinese tea may be unfamiliar and difficult to imagine, but in Japan it is known as oolong tea. There are two types of Oolong tea: one is produced on the mainland, mainly in Fujian and Guangdong provinces, and the other is produced in Taiwan. Surprisingly, Oolong tea accounts for only a few percent of the total tea production in China. At Plum House Tea House, you can taste a selection of the best Mainland and Taiwanese Oolong teas!

The store is marked by this sign!

It's OK to be confused! The best cup of tea for you!

You may have a hard time choosing from the many varieties of Mainland and Taiwanese teas, but you don't have to worry about selecting the right tea. The staff will recommend the best tea to suit your mood and mood.
You can refill your cup with hot water, so find your own favorite tea and enjoy it to the fullest, not just one cup!

This time, I had Kinsencha and Mitsurankou, which are recommended for first-timers.
Kinsen tea
Kinsen tea looks like Japanese green tea, but it is a very refreshing tea with a soft, milky aroma. Some stores may add the fragrance afterwards, but at Plum House Tea House, we serve natural tea.
Honey orchid tea
Mitsurankou is one of the 180 types of oolong tea, and is popular in China and Japan for its natural, gentle, and easy-to-drink flavor. Even beginners can enjoy its refreshing flavor.

Since the tea container (tea urn) used differs depending on the type of tea leaves, it is possible to enjoy not only the taste and aroma of the tea, but also the differences in the way each tea is prepared.

Excellent compatibility! Seasonal tea snacks

Chinese and Taiwanese sweets are available as tea snacks, and are offered according to the season; at the time of our visit in September, we were served a selection of pine muscats, dates, raisins, sunflower seeds, hawthorns, and gluten-free crackers, which go well with the tea.
Clockwise from front Cheyenne muscat, jujube, raisins, sunflower seeds, hawthorn, gluten-free crackers

Enjoy an elegant moment in a relaxed atmosphere

Tea leaves, sweets, teapots and other tea utensils (tea urns) are displayed in the store, and you can purchase your favorite tea leaves and products on the spot. Enjoy a cup of tea in a relaxing atmosphere with a view of the scenery outside.
Information】
Business hours: 12:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays
Seating: 12 seats (counter and tables inside the store)
Payment: Cash only

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