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1. Tea Chapter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 177 reviews
A 30 year old traditional Chinese tea house located 9 Neil Road is a two-storey shophouse in Second Transitional Shophouse Style and features distinctive decorative wall mouldings on the front façade. It is located within the Tanjong Pagar area of Chinatown Historic District, an area rich in 19th century urban heritage
Reviewed By JeffLeong - Singapore, Singapore
We came to Tea Chapter to look for Zisha teapots manufactured in Yixing, China. The shop has a nice range of Zisha and porcelain teapots to brew Chinese tea leaves. Some of the Zisha teapots have certificates of authenticity from the craftsmen while others do not. Prices vary, depending on the skills of the craftsmen. The shop has a good variety of Chinese tea leaves. Small canisters provide customers with the smell of tea leaves. Staff Angie and May Eng explained the different tea leaves to my wife and me. They also helped us with the teapots. Both were patient with our enquiries. Located along Neil Road, the Peranakan styled shophouse is well designed in complementary traditional decor that suits the old-world charm of Chinese tea trading business. Tea leaves and tea ware are neatly displayed for browsing and purchase.
2. Yixing Xuan Teahouse
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5.0 based on 145 reviews
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!
Reviewed By MargotN62 - Northern Territory, Australia
My husband and I spent a couple of hours at Yixing Xuan Teahouse with Charlene, learning the history and art of making the perfect pot of tea. A fascinating way to relax and spend time in Chinatown. We look forward to continuing the practice back in Australia.
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4. Culture Square
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A new concept art gallery located in a historic shophouse, Culture Square's mission is to make original art accessible to everyone. Featuring only regional emerging artists, the gallery offers a wide range of standard sized artwork at under $1000, making original art affordable and enabling young artists to kick start their careers.
5. Enjoy Tea
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By JeffLeong - Singapore, Singapore
Chinese tea drinking is an amalgamation of tea ware, tea leaves, brewing methods and even drinking techniques. When my wife and I recently visited Enjoy Tea, the owner Michael Teo distilled his years of enjoying Chinese tea and helped us to better understand the art and science of enjoying Chinese tea. Tea products are creatively displayed on open shelves as well as on a long table in the centre. The more expensive teapots are displayed inside glass cupboards. As items caught our eye, Michael would take them for our inspection and explain their origin and use. There is a wide range of available products and prices vary to suit different budgets. At the end of our 1.5 hours' visit, we bought an exceptional oolong tea with price to match. We also purchased 2 lovely Ruyao tea cups with Seigaiha design.
6. Thye Shan Medical Hall
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Thye Shan Medical Hall is a 60-year old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company founded in 1955. It is a heritage brand in Singapore. This is their oldest flagship store which has a huge traditional chest of drawers that stocks more than 600 raw herbs (dispensary). It also has tonics, teas, herbal remedies and Chinese Physician services including prescription, acupuncture and tuina (massage).
7. Zhen Lacquer Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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9. East Inspirations
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5.0 based on 155 reviews
If you love Asian art and culture, East Inspirations is the perfect destination. Every piece of vintage and antique is specially curated by the owner Mr Cheong, and there is always a story behind every item. Start your treasure hunting now at East Inspirations!
Reviewed By GracieLuigi - Singapore, null
East Inspiration is a treasure hut full of surprises. I bought a beautiful piece of antique cabinet and discovered so many others unique collectible items as well. Mr.Cheong- shop owner and Sales Associate-Elaine are very helpful and knowledgeable. If you like, you may also join them for a tea session and discover yourself the beauty of Asian cultures and experience the warmest hospitality from Singapore!
10. The Jiao Luo Shop
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
The Corner Shop Singapore is a place created in October 2015 in the heart of the historic district of Chinatown. The owners realized that Singapore lacked a place which would bring together asian design of household, office supplies, kitchen and gardening cool goods with welcome refreshment and food areas. A business established in the heart of South East Asia and of its country, Singapore.
