Ching Ching Cha

Ching Ching Cha is one of the most wonderful places in DC. They recently moved from Georgetown to Dupont, and everyone in the area should rejoice! Run, don’t walk here. The new tearoom is a gorgeous, light-filled, and tranquil space. It’s true they don’t sell their delicious food at this location, but do not let that stop you from visiting. There is so much more about this space. The tearoom is better than ever, and has all of the same teas available to drink, and to purchase. If you are wondering if you should stop by, take this as your sign to visit. The presentation, quality, and taste of the tea is the best you’ll find in DC. And the most relaxing atmosphere. The owner and her staff are kind, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Love to all, and long live Ching Ching cha in Dupont.

I've loved this place for 15 years. Ching Ching Cha is like a portal into tranquility. There's no artificial lighting; no loud banter. Table and floor seating options available. Servers are well versed in proper tea presentation, preparation, and etiquette. This is communicated to you purposefully and without pretense. I usually come here alone to truly immerse myself in the experience but it is a great place for a first date or peaceful quiet liaison.

For tea houses, this is very unique and cute. Well Decorated the interior is inviting and warm. The staff could use a refresher on service skills. Your rule of not allowing patrons to sit at a table is a little outdated. If the room is empty and someone is spending money, it shouldn’t matter of they are using a to-go cup or using the porcelain cups, you should still allow/invite them to sit in the room-they May end up ordering more or even buying something from your retail space. This location also does not serve dumplings-they should make this known.

This place is a pleasant surprise - they have a very good collection of Chinese tea. And the waiters will teach you how to cook tea in an authentic way. Also the whole interior decoration is pretty exotic. Definitely a good place to get some interesting culture experience! The food is also surprisingly good - the portion is not too big, but it’s a decent amount that will get you just full enough to enjoy some good tea. The miso salmon we had was very tasty. Highly recommend trying their “8 Treasures” for people who don’t like tea. The subtle sweetness of this herbal tea is just amazing 😊 Also a great place to buy tea leaves, or tools for having a good tea ceremony!

Ching Ching Cha is a fixture of Georgetown, tucked away in an unassuming retail strip on the last two blocks of Wisconsin Ave before it ends at the Potomac and next to the canal. The single, solid wood door and subtle signage is familiar to those who have visited before and invites a sense of curiosity for the passerby. I remember my first visit in 2006, being pleasantly overwhelmed by how spacious, cozy, and special this tea house is once inside. Ching Ching, the owner, has curated a refined menu of specialty Chinese teas. She is often there herself, tending to guests with a smile, hug, and the same friendliness that has kept me coming for over 15 years. As a purveyor of the highest quality teas, Ching Ching also knows how to serve tea traditionally, with intention and traditional tea wares. Even after all these years and showing so many friends and family Ching Ching Cha, it still feels like the best kept secret of Georgetown. The place still offers a refuge from the hustle and bustle and hyper vain world we live in today. No hashtags, no vanity, and no trying to front as something it’s not. Ching Ching Cha is an oasis worth your time, even if just to peek inside the unassuming wooden door.

Ching ching cha is a pretty cool tea place! I wish I could have spent more time here, but as my 3rd tea visit for the day, I didn't want to make my family wait on me too long ^^'. Get past the tisanes in the entrance and you'll see the real teas that the shop sells. I have been looking for an Oriental Beauty oolong tea to buy for myself, and I was excited to see it here! It's an especially fragrant tea because of the way they grow the tea plants, but I'm told its quality can be hit or miss. It wasn't on the menu, so I just asked the lady if I could get it to go, and they gladly obliged :D The fragrance of the drink was lovely. I believe they gave me the drink with the tea leaves in a sachet, so I needed to take out the leaves at some point to prevent it from overbrewing, but unfortunately I didn't have a good place to store them for later as I walked around Georgetown. As a result I overbrewed the tea; otherwise I think I would have greatly enjoyed it. You can see they have a lot of teaware available and unfortunately, looking back, I might have bought a kyusu from them if I had noticed it! Looking around, it did look like they used traditional teaware like Yixing teapots (though I didn't verify if it was Yixing clay), gong dao bei, and flute brewers (idk if there's another name for this). I didn't see any gaiwans used, but they were definitely around. Real Chinese tea places are great to come by!