tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637057639994118013.post8808418367965564804..comments2024-03-01T09:52:07.585+01:00Comments on gustia: Enjoying Gong Fu Tea in Hong KongGustiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602047432864589953noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637057639994118013.post-66892087433193152642015-01-07T11:28:44.589+01:002015-01-07T11:28:44.589+01:00Thanks so much for these suggestions! Can't wa...Thanks so much for these suggestions! Can't wait to be back in Hong Kong to try them all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637057639994118013.post-91346928105321804892014-12-09T15:55:19.195+01:002014-12-09T15:55:19.195+01:00I have a few suggestions...Fook Ming Tong in the I...I have a few suggestions...Fook Ming Tong in the IFC Mall. They speak a bit of English and they have a fidelity card. A bit on the expensive side but if you're in the Mall they're worth a visit. They have an excellent Fuding Silver Needle Jasmine. Also in IFC is TWG Tea. What I like about TWG Tea is that they have a massive tea list and it's a good place to try a new variety of tea with lunch or scones without feeling obliged to buy any. Last time we were there there was an English speaking server. You should ask if they can do Gong Fu style for you since they serve teas in more of an English than Chinese style. The Sheung Yu Tea House has some exceptional teas and one of the owners speaks English. They also have a branch at the Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware but if you'd like personalized attention and to taste some of their tea, you should visit their shop in Jordan. They also do Tea Classes. The top floor of the Yue Hwa Department Store in Kowloon is massive and dedicated to tea sellers from China and Taiwan. The vendors themselves don't speak English but they have an employee who will follow you around and translate for you. Practice declining the vendors when they ask you if you want a taste of their tea as you pass by otherwise you'll never get out of there and you'll OD on caffeine. At the end of the floor there's a vendor who has an exceptional assortment of Pu Ehr. Sun Sing Tea in Kowloon has an English speaking employee. Ask if you can apply for their fidelity card for 10% off. Their Best Champion Ti Guan Yin is one of my favourites. They also have some nice tea ware and some outstanding Pu Ehr. That should keep you busy for a few days! Please write and let me know if you visit any and if you find some interesting tea. Have Fun!Gustiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602047432864589953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637057639994118013.post-72714864438461020152014-12-09T12:42:59.825+01:002014-12-09T12:42:59.825+01:00We actually felt quite gutted, as we had locked fo...We actually felt quite gutted, as we had locked forward very much to visiting Virginia's shop. I hope you can find out more than we did! Recommendations for other good tea shops would be very much appreciated, though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637057639994118013.post-67064816353871985502014-12-08T16:23:08.464+01:002014-12-08T16:23:08.464+01:00Oh dear, that's terrible news! She was so love...Oh dear, that's terrible news! She was so lovely and willing to share her tea and tea knowledge. And she spoke English and had the best Dao Hong Pao... We'll be in Hong Kong in January and I'll do some sleuthing. If I find out anything I'll post it. If you're looking for other good tea shops, I can make a recommendations for your next visit.Gustiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602047432864589953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637057639994118013.post-84902826861684446632014-12-08T14:59:38.182+01:002014-12-08T14:59:38.182+01:00Hi! We went to Virginia's shop everytime we we...Hi! We went to Virginia's shop everytime we were in Hong Kong. Sadly, when we where there last time (November 2014), the shop was closed down and completely empty. Any idea what happened or whether/where they have relocated? I'd highly appreciate any information!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637057639994118013.post-42040736547606024692014-11-14T19:02:09.272+01:002014-11-14T19:02:09.272+01:00Too funny. We just visited this tea shop this sum...Too funny. We just visited this tea shop this summer where Virginia shared several teas with us. I know your post is 2 years old. I wanted to let you know I thought you did a nice job on the content & I love the pictures! Thx for sharing!<br />Jasmine Yamasaki, AZ, USA :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com