English Tea at Rose House

A friend introduced me to a quaint tea house close to The Place earlier this week. Called Rose House, this Taiwanese chain of English style tea houses is a great place to enjoy an aromatic cup of tea and sweets with friends. We had the high tea for 2 at 198RMB which includes three tiers of savory and sweet bites, and 2 pots of your tea selection. They even throw in a free china-ware tea cup! The scones were yummy and were served with one mini jar of jam ( choose between rose and blueberry. We had the delicately scented rose preserve). The other tarts, and mini sandwiches were pretty nice too. As for tea, I tried the London Tower Milk tea which is somewhat reminiscent of Singapore's Teh Kow ( super thick milk tea) but more fragrant given that they use different tea leaves. It was strong, milky, sweet, fragrant and kept constantly warm throughout our meal. Totally enjoyed the tea! A pot of tea is priced between 45-55 RMB.  At 4pm each day, the service staff will come around to each table to let you sample the shop's latest tea promo. That day we tried the Christmas tea  which tasted fruity and carried a light bouquet of orange blossoms. 

Apart from the tea, what I really liked about Rose House was it's decor, ambience and non-intrusive service.  Plush leather armchairs and sofas, small tapestries, large windows that let in a lot of light, warm woods and massive chandeliers are tastefully put together to create an English style setting. It's very inviting and not ostentatious. Inside, you can't tell you're in China. Patrons DO NOT talk at the top of their voices so other people's conversation is a pleasant background murmur that does not intrude on your own party. Unfortunately, they do not allow photography in the tea house... but I managed to sneak one of the food on my mobile phone! 

Address: 

光华路甲9号世贸国际公寓D座商务楼层首层
Tel :010-6592-8688