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I know coffee houses or cafes where you can get tea but where are there just tea houses? Are there any? What are your favorites? Tea houses in San Francisco?
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The first place that came to mind was the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, across from the California Academy of Sciences. It is a traditional Japanese garden, surrounded by five acres of land. Intricately landscaped with pagodas, ceremonial Buddhas, Koi ponds, waterfalls, cherry trees, stone gardens, and a half-moon bridge, it's a pretty cool spot to see (if not a bit touristy). A pot of green tea and a cookie will set ya back about ~$4. The Tea Garden is at its best (and most popular) during the spring.
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Red Blossom Tea Company - This is an upscale and sleek looking place with free tasting and a sophisticated website. Has a wide variety of exotic teas.
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Om Shan Tea - burner/hippie atmosphere. A couple of dollars buys you as much tea as you can drink; just sit around the table, chat and drink out of tiny tiny cups. Lovejoy's - English style tea shop with lace doilies, delicious pastries, and excellent tea. Imperial Tea Court - The best Chinese tea shop in San Francisco that I know of. Some of the varieties are very very expensive however.
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good form for using favorite tag!