VANCHA Downtown Shop 温茶里DT店

Vancha on Hornby Street is a quiet, unexpected gem in the heart of downtown. It’s not a place for a quick tea, but for those who want to slow down and truly enjoy a carefully brewed cup. I had their black tea special, served in a small glass pot with a delicate snack, and the experience was both calming and refined. The price is higher than most cafes, but the quality and peaceful atmosphere make it worth it. A lovely spot to pause and savor tea with intention.

Expensive. Lovely to have a Chinese tea house amidst so many bubble tea and high tea shops. The atmosphere and music were very nice and the host was very sweet.

What to expect:
The tea menu offers tea by the pot, and yes, the less expensive teas are sold out. You can expect several steepings and a to-go tea if you like. The host also served some tasty Chinese crackers. Plan to sit in for an hour at a minimum.

Have been looking for a cozy place in downtown Vancouver to try authentic jasmine tea. This was an exquisite experience.

One of the coziest spot in downtown vancouver to have a tea and get be relaxing with the atmosphere and the music ??‍♀️?I met Chuyi there ! She was so nice and friendly. I will definitely go here again ?

Lovely tea shop with a great variety of unique teas. We went with a pu'er and pineapple desserts, everything was great. Very attentive service. I would absolutely come back!

I recently visited Vancha Downtown Shop and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. From the moment I walked in, the aromatic scent of freshly brewed tea enveloped me, instantly transporting me to a serene oasis. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the nuances of each tea variety, ensuring I made the perfect selection. I settled on a cup of their signature black tea “Fei Zi Xiao”, and it was nothing short of exquisite. The ambiance of the shop, with its traditional decor and soft background music, made for a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. I highly recommend Vancha tea house to anyone looking for a genuine tea experience.

I frequented this shop a few times due to its proximity to my downtown office. It was my go-to spot for enjoying a pot of tea and getting some work done, primarily because of its inviting ambiance. However, given its small size, there was minimal privacy, and working in solitude was challenging. On several occasions, a middle-aged Chinese gentleman, who appeared to be a regular at the shop, would attempt to engage in conversations about my work or even request my contact information. This intrusion from the middle-aged gentleman was the only drawback to an otherwise pleasant experience.

I really like the environment of this store as well as the service. It reflects the traditional Chinese tea culture very well. You can get tea here that you can't get in other teahouses!

Great Chinese teahouse, Ms. Doris is super nice! The tea shop is small and has a very warm feeling. If you want to have afternoon tea at dt shop, you need to make a reservation one day in advance. There are also dried fruits and vegetables available for crunch.

tried calling twice. the first time, the guy mumbled and then hung up. i called the second time and a very rude person answered and without allowing me to ask anything abruptly said, our manager is not here call another number. super rude guy!! and we were looking forward to booking a tea service. we eve stopped by earlier in the week to ask and we were told to call before coming. i would not recommend going and supporting this business.

This is very delayed, but we went up to Vancouver in October and came across Vancha by accident, and what a pleasant accident that was. Our host, Charlie, was fantastic. We had a wonderful experience and have recommended it to everyone we know since. We will definitely be back next time we're in town. Thank you for such a great experience!

As a tea lover I’ve always enjoyed discovering places that respects the culture and knowledge of tea. After my experience at Van Cha I can tell you that this place does neither.First of all the tea is very overpriced you can only order by pot ( but the volume is more of a cup) and the most affordable are ~ $20+ and those are marked as sold out to up sell you. They set the minimum spending and will try to push you to get food. The dessert cookies are tiny and tastes stale. There was minimal explanation for the tea or attempt at showing you the brewing or sharing knowledge about the tea other than saying “this is good tea, it’s expensive”.Then the argument is that you are here for the ambience , well not so much. When I was there I overheard the tea brewer talking loudly about indigestion, bowel movements and Chinese politics with a friend. Thinking that I didn’t understand Chinese they then started to complaint that another customer who had just been in had only purchased a small bag of tea.I’m sorry if this is peoples introduction to tea culture and should not be representative of the experience.

Went in to buy some tea and immediately felt a little out of place and extremely out of my element. After talking with the employee who was working, that quickly changed. She was incredibly nice and friendly, and answered all of our questions. When we selected the tea we wanted, she offered to make us some tea and we sat and chatted with her and had some tea for around half an hour. She made us feel very welcome and the tea was amazing. The atmosphere is also incredible, with beautiful music and art. I will definitely be back

Had a wonderful experience, and the teas they sell are very good quality and wonderful. Service was excellent, price was good, definitely visiting again soon.

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