Tea house and shop specializing in teas from Japan as well as offering teas from China and Taiwan, with vegan sweets pairing. Located near the Kennin-ji Temple in Gion. Open Mon-Tue 1:00pm-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm.
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278-1 Yamashirocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0831
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Last update on 16 Aug 2024 by elinerenne_
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Added by HokutoShinken on 11 Oct 2020
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14 Reviews
First Review by FruitMonstar
yumchadong
Points +5559
Meh - Edit
Glad to find a vegan tea house, but I can’t say I enjoyed their treats unfortunately. The ice cream was insanely sweet (inedible); the raw cake lacked texture (too silky) and the taste was unremarkable.
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frkov
Points +31
Great tea knowledge - Edit
Beautiful tea house with traditional teas. Staff is greatly experienced.
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Staceywd
Points +101
Lovely experience - Edit
We had a lovely experience here and would recommend even if you’re not vegan or vegetarian. Service was great and very friendly. I loved my raw fruit cake, I could have eaten two! Lots of tea options but I was very keen to try matcha tea from Kyoto and it was delicious. My husband had a cold nitro tea which he enjoyed but wished it was colder (still good though).
Read morePros: Yummy sweet treats , Friendly service
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jesseileen
Points +211
Peaceful spot to rejuvenate! - Edit
Enjoyed the cosy setting with a black tea, wild mint tea and 2 vegan moon cakes. Lots of different books to sit and read. Super friendly and knowledgeable service.
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SamSilva
Points +463
Afternoon Tea - Edit
We enjoyed some afternoon tea after a long day of sightseeing. They have a vegan dessert menu that you can accompany with your choice of tea. I would've gotten the matcha creme Brule but it was sold out. So I opted for the vegan mooncake. It was light and not too sweet, a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. We were a little overwhelmed by the variety of tea options but we received a brief explanation of the available options which was helpful.
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spacepigs
Points +28
Great tea and small desert - Edit
Very good flavors with good people. Best tea, with many options, and very tasty deserts.
Read morePros: Best green tea I've ever had, Very good cake , Very nice staff
Cons: A little on the pricier side
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Kmarie_a
Points +40
Great tea and desserts - Edit
Really nice atmosphere in the restaurant and great tea and sweets. I had a matcha crème brûlée and it was one of the best desserts I’ve had in Japan
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff
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evakovacik
Points +226
Tourist friendly - Edit
Wide variety of teas, all vegan desserts. Had a chestnut mooncake n raw berry cake.
Read morePros: Ils parlent le français en plus de l'anglais
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AllicatAlli
Points +48
A wonderful tea experience in Kyoto! - Edit
A wonderful tea experience in Kyoto! Loved reading the tea menu and learning about the different varieties and how to brew them from the waitress. There is a lovely warm atmosphere inside and relaxing music playing ...felt like drinking tea inside a hollow tree in a forest somewhere ✨ You wait for the tea to brew with a little alarm set for exactly the number of seconds it needs-fun science. The vegan matcha creme brulè was great too. Also they have coffee on the menu if you don't feel like tea. Definitely recommend making a point of coming here when in Kyoto!
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Thank you for your kind comment. We are happy you had a wonderful experience with us. I am bringing a little correction in case future customers are attracted by this.
Read moreWe dot not have coffee. We used to have a roasted rice powder that looked like coffee but we stopped doing it because it was not often ordered and added a few herbal teas instead.
AllicatAlli
I can also update that this visit was the beginning of my hojicha drinking journey!
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HappyS
Points +40
Great experience - Edit
A peaceful tea house on a quaint side street with lots of tea options. The server was so helpful and gave us recommendations based on our preferences.
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Sprotte
Points +120
Honestly, amazing!! - Edit
All vegan tea house with lovely staff, great knowledge and delish sweets! Unique tea options too.
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Vizior
Points +80
Fantastic tea experience - Edit
I can't recommend Mandaracha enough if you enjoy tea and are Vegan. The tea room is beautiful and the owner was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain and recommend teas to me. And of course the tea itself was some of the best I have ever had. 🍵
Read morePros: Authentic Japanese Tea Room, Delicious Vegan Snacks, Tranquil Atmosphere
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MayFroind
Points +18
Outstanding tea with vegan desserts! - Edit
One of the best place I’ve been in Kyoto. They have so many tea options and they helped me to choose one based on my taste. They teach you how to drink the tea and it’s a very unique experience. The owner is the nicest and vegan himself, so all of the desserts are vegan. I’ve tried the blueberry raw cake that was amazing and went really well with the tea. Would highly recommend, don’t miss it!
Read morePros: Unique experience , Great tea, amazing selection, Great vegan desserts
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FruitMonstar
Points +1135
Amazing place - Edit
Hidden gem! An absolute place to visit. The owner Alex is an amazing person to talk to!
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Amazing decor , Delicious vegan desserts
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