Had a wonderful, educational time learning about and tasting teas with the workers. Would recommend to those who don't mind dropping a bit for such quality.
alodie2 noir2
Silver Needle Jasmine teamost expensive tea that my family likei bought 1/4 lb already pack in a sealed plastic bag.after few days we triedfind out it could be mix w/ unauthentic teaor fake tea.
Johnny M.
Pleasant experience. Wide selection of teas ranging from green to white. Knowledgeable host - aromas, brewing techniques. Thorough tea sampling & good value. Warm ambiance. Only critique is tea sampling is done in standing position. With the long sampling experience, this can get tiring. Recommend business owner to set up chairs and tables to make it a 5/5 rating. Overall this place is geared for more tea shopping instead of tea sampling.
Yaro Severn
I bought my daughter some tea and a thermos for Christmas. In January, less than a month of using it, the lid to the thermos broke. I wrote to customer service and asked for a replacement lid and they said that because of the 30 day return policy, they couldn’t help me.
Indra Payne
Red Blossom... thanyou I love the tea. This batch of Chamomile Flower that i recieved. Is the Freshest most potent batch that I've ever had. The aroma is like... Chocolate ? and Cranberry dancing together. Wow and Beautiful are the words.
Ben Scheiner
Very high quality tea at very high prices. My only complaint is that the samplers I took home are very skimpy, at 1g per oz there isn't even enough tea in here to use my 5.5oz gaiwan.
Don L.
Offers a most aromatic and richly flavored Lapsang Souchong, along with dozens of other varieties, in an attractive and welcoming storefront in the heart of SF's Chinatown, where teas are poured as well as sold. Online orders are filled and shipped in airtight container that I wish were recyclable.
Tiffany W.
I honestly think I overspent for what I paid for but whatever. Their customer service was excellent and there was a complementary tote bag with my 5 tea tasting and purchase of some teas.
Fiona C.
Very good tea; too expensive. The choice is limited. They can do more oz even if they want to keep the same price level to increase sales. If I can find a local Chinese tea store, I will not order from them any more. After the Pandemic period, many local Chinese tea shops are closed.
Eric Perret
Really knowledgeable staff. They helped me pick out the correct tea for my mother. They have everything in stock.
The oolong tea I bought from them tasted like Mold (not the good kind). It was un drinkable. No refund offered when reached out to company.
Michael Ferri
Thank you so much for your prompt and friendly service. The tea was needed for an upcoming charity auction item - a tea sampler. I mistakenly thought I had previously made the order but finally realized that I had not. I called you and you got the tea to me in 2 days with time to spare. I am so fortunate to have wondered in off the street quite by accident into your shop years ago on a visit to SF. The Golden Threads tea that you introduced me to is my all time, favorite tea. Again, thank you so much!Michael Ferri - Coupeville, WA
Albert Oku
Visited in late 2021, a wonderful experience and I seek out their curated selection of teas for personal use and as gifts.
Alex Scoble
Had two delightful tasting experiences at Red Blossom tea this week. First was with the owner and second was later in the week with one of their sales staff. Their tea is excellent and knowledge of teas is evident. I bought three teas. I highly recommend visiting this shop or buying from them online.
Rachel Cannon
Absolutely phenomenal experience today, this is a must for any tea enthusiast around the bay. I walked in as my circumstances brought me to SF today with open expectations. Immediately I was greeted and offered a sample of a cold brewed tea on hand. I expressed interest in sampling a few teas and was given a lot of great recommendations and ultimately the teas came home with me!Red Blossom Tea is small, but mighty and boasts generations not only of tea knowledge but their brick and mortar presence. There are mainstay teas available, to include blends, but what impressed me the most were the rare and uncommon varietals/cultivars.The pricing is very transparent at this shop both on purchasing for consumption and the tastings, this is much appreciated.There can be a lack of warmth or perceived elitism when it comes to tea and I can confidently say that I experienced none of that here. There is an abundance of pride for the tea sold here and hearing the stories of the origins, propagation and processing was both informative and engaging.Fortune does not often bring me to SF but I will definitely be a repeat customer in the future!
Had a wonderful, educational time learning about and tasting teas with the workers. Would recommend to those who don't mind dropping a bit for such quality.
Silver Needle Jasmine teamost expensive tea that my family likei bought 1/4 lb already pack in a sealed plastic bag.after few days we triedfind out it could be mix w/ unauthentic teaor fake tea.
Pleasant experience. Wide selection of teas ranging from green to white. Knowledgeable host - aromas, brewing techniques. Thorough tea sampling & good value. Warm ambiance. Only critique is tea sampling is done in standing position. With the long sampling experience, this can get tiring. Recommend business owner to set up chairs and tables to make it a 5/5 rating. Overall this place is geared for more tea shopping instead of tea sampling.
I bought my daughter some tea and a thermos for Christmas. In January, less than a month of using it, the lid to the thermos broke. I wrote to customer service and asked for a replacement lid and they said that because of the 30 day return policy, they couldn’t help me.
Red Blossom... thanyou I love the tea. This batch of Chamomile Flower that i recieved. Is the Freshest most potent batch that I've ever had. The aroma is like... Chocolate ? and Cranberry dancing together. Wow and Beautiful are the words.
Very high quality tea at very high prices. My only complaint is that the samplers I took home are very skimpy, at 1g per oz there isn't even enough tea in here to use my 5.5oz gaiwan.
Offers a most aromatic and richly flavored Lapsang Souchong, along with dozens of other varieties, in an attractive and welcoming storefront in the heart of SF's Chinatown, where teas are poured as well as sold. Online orders are filled and shipped in airtight container that I wish were recyclable.
I honestly think I overspent for what I paid for but whatever. Their customer service was excellent and there was a complementary tote bag with my 5 tea tasting and purchase of some teas.
Very good tea; too expensive. The choice is limited. They can do more oz even if they want to keep the same price level to increase sales. If I can find a local Chinese tea store, I will not order from them any more. After the Pandemic period, many local Chinese tea shops are closed.
Really knowledgeable staff. They helped me pick out the correct tea for my mother. They have everything in stock.
Restaurantji Recommends
The oolong tea I bought from them tasted like Mold (not the good kind). It was un drinkable. No refund offered when reached out to company.
Thank you so much for your prompt and friendly service. The tea was needed for an upcoming charity auction item - a tea sampler. I mistakenly thought I had previously made the order but finally realized that I had not. I called you and you got the tea to me in 2 days with time to spare. I am so fortunate to have wondered in off the street quite by accident into your shop years ago on a visit to SF. The Golden Threads tea that you introduced me to is my all time, favorite tea. Again, thank you so much!Michael Ferri - Coupeville, WA
Visited in late 2021, a wonderful experience and I seek out their curated selection of teas for personal use and as gifts.
Had two delightful tasting experiences at Red Blossom tea this week. First was with the owner and second was later in the week with one of their sales staff. Their tea is excellent and knowledge of teas is evident. I bought three teas. I highly recommend visiting this shop or buying from them online.
Absolutely phenomenal experience today, this is a must for any tea enthusiast around the bay. I walked in as my circumstances brought me to SF today with open expectations. Immediately I was greeted and offered a sample of a cold brewed tea on hand. I expressed interest in sampling a few teas and was given a lot of great recommendations and ultimately the teas came home with me!Red Blossom Tea is small, but mighty and boasts generations not only of tea knowledge but their brick and mortar presence. There are mainstay teas available, to include blends, but what impressed me the most were the rare and uncommon varietals/cultivars.The pricing is very transparent at this shop both on purchasing for consumption and the tastings, this is much appreciated.There can be a lack of warmth or perceived elitism when it comes to tea and I can confidently say that I experienced none of that here. There is an abundance of pride for the tea sold here and hearing the stories of the origins, propagation and processing was both informative and engaging.Fortune does not often bring me to SF but I will definitely be a repeat customer in the future!