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A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea
Ching Ching CHA 請茶 is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

1. Ching Ching CHA 請茶

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW (btwn Waters Alley & Blues Alley), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · 38 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Of all the tea-producing countries in the world, China has the greatest variety of flavors. Ching Ching Cha has a wonderful selection of all of them. Read more.

Teaism is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

2. Teaism

8.5
2009 R St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Northwest Washington · 85 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Striking the perfect balance between casual café dining and a superior and unadorned tea selection, Teaism is my first choice for everyday sipping. Read more.

Compass Coffee is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

3. Compass Coffee

8.6
1535 7th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 53 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: They have a great Lavender Earl Grey, a Jasmine Green, and a handful of herbal blends like Raspberry Rose Petal and Moroccan Mint that should satisfy most tea aficionados. Read more.

Pansaari is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

4. Pansaari

1603 17th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Northwest Washington · 5 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Chai is sweet, milky Indian tea with fresh cardamom. This is what the chaiwallahs pour in "Slumdog Millionaire"—the classic street drink. The more complexly spiced chai is masala chai. Read more.

Tryst is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

5. Tryst

8.7
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 298 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Get comfy with a matcha green tea or chai latte or sip on City Harvest green and black teas—20 percent of all proceeds benefit the City Harvest nonprofit. Read more.

Calabash Teahouse & Cafe is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

6. Calabash Teahouse & Cafe

8.0
1847 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · U-Street · 22 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Calabash Tea & Tonic emphasizes the tonic, or herbal remedy, aspect of teas and other plants. It’s the brainchild of Dr. Sunyatta Amen, an herbalist who specializes in holistic medicine. Read more.

Indique is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

7. Indique

3512-14 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 47 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Workspace and freeflowing chai are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. If you must, there's also coffee, bagged tea and herbal infusions. But, why, when there's chai?! Read more.

Peacock Alley is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

8. Peacock Alley

7.7
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 4 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Teas are steeped in individual pots and scones, pastries, and tea sandwiches deck the three-tiered silver trays. This is a reservations-only experience and one should dress for the occasion. Read more.

Blue Duck Tavern is one of A Guide To D.C.'s Best Places For Tea.

9. Blue Duck Tavern

8.5
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Park Hyatt Hotel puts their focus on the rare tea selection served in their Tea Cellar. Read more.