Walking around the Old Town of Shanghai we needed a sit down and took the recommendation from the Lonely Planet for a cup of tea at this tea house full of Chinese antiques from the 20s, 30s and 40s.
A bamboo menu was handed to us and the owner in very basic English pointed out "good tea" to us. I think I went for a pu erh and Donncha went for a green. Then the lady of the house brought the tea!
It all looked neat but what to do with it?! Thankfully she came back pouring hot water over everything. I was chuffed that my tea had the smaller cup and fancier pots :)
Donncha's shocked expression that this tea was going to cost us B$30! We must have been given the tourist menu as I don't suppose the locals behind us would be paying so much - but hey it was a nice place and the tea was to say the least fancy!
And complete with rather ancient hot water flask which even had a wooden stopper!
In conclusion a very relaxing place for a lovely cup of tea ~ but I must admit though mine looked good I ended up drinking Donncha's green tea which tasted better!
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