Imperial Tea Court

Imperial Tea Court San Francisco’s renowned and award-winning traditional Chinese teahouse has been providing the fin Products are also available online at www.imperialtea.com

Imperial Tea Court, San Francisco’s renowned and award-winning traditional Chinese teahouse, has been providing the finest Chinese green, white, oolong, and puerh tea sold in America for two decades. Under the guidance of Tea Master Roy Fong and his wife Grace, the teahouse retains its unique character and sharp focus on quality and centuries-old Chinese best practices for growing, processing, pre

paring, and sharing tea. We invite our Facebook friends to join us as we continue to explore Cha Dao, the Way of Tea.

12/04/2025

Looking for a gift for the tea drinker in your life? Our double-walled glass infuser bottle has a magnet that allows you to steep tea with (some) precision when you’re on the go! 🫖 Currently 15% off at www.imperialtea.com 🫖

Have you ever tried a tea cake?Our Puerh tea cakes have an exotic "earthy" flavor and has long been a traditional favori...
04/02/2024

Have you ever tried a tea cake?

Our Puerh tea cakes have an exotic "earthy" flavor and has long been a traditional favorite in southern China, as well as other parts of Asia. It has widely acclaimed health benefits and is a large reason why there's a growing demand for these teas!

Imperial Tea Court has a wide collection of authentic Puerh teas (loose leaf and cakes) from China's Yunnan Province.

Brewing instructions:
1️⃣ Break off a small piece and gently crumble it into a teapot or Gaiwan.
2️⃣ Quickly rinse the leaves with moderately hot water.
3️⃣ Infuse in approximately 175-degree water for 1-3 minutes, then decant into a pitcher.
4️⃣ Serve and enjoy!

Note: Puerh teas, in general, are rather strong in nature but that doesn’t mean you always need boiling water to brew a great cup. Steeping time is always subject to how much tea you use and how much intensity you want in your tea. For higher intensity, use near boiling or boiling water with slightly shorter steeping time. Increase intensity further by using more tea. To taste more of the subtle flavors and floral and fruity notes, use lower temperature water for longer steepings

Before Women's History Month comes to a close, we wanted to give a special shout-out to Grace, Tea Master Roy's incredib...
03/31/2024

Before Women's History Month comes to a close, we wanted to give a special shout-out to Grace, Tea Master Roy's incredible wife, and the mastermind behind the delicious recipes at our tea house! She is the backbone to our business and we are so grateful to her.

Cheers to women who are breaking ceilings and making our world brighter (and yummier!)! 😊

“Alice Waters told me about Chinese Puerh tea by Imperial Tea Court. Now I drink it every day.” shared her love of ’s ...
03/29/2024

“Alice Waters told me about Chinese Puerh tea by Imperial Tea Court. Now I drink it every day.”

shared her love of ’s Puerh tea in March’s .

Thank you, Lisa!! We are honored to be part of your mornings. 💛☀️

Did you know all teas, except herbal teas, originate from the same plant: the camellia sinensis? 🌱While varietals matter...
03/05/2024

Did you know all teas, except herbal teas, originate from the same plant: the camellia sinensis? 🌱

While varietals matter, much of the magic lies in their processing... from leaf selection to oxidation levels. For example, black tea leaves undergo oxidation while green tea leaves do not. To make black tea, the leaves are first allowed to fully oxidize and then rolled. This reaction causes the leaves to turn dark brown and allows the flavors to heighten and intensify resulting in a darker hue and richer flavor. Green tea leaves, on the other hand, are immediately heated to maintain their green, grassy taste 🍵✨

This is a photo of our Xinyang Mao Jian Green.

Visit our tea house in San Francisco to discover your new favorite teas, or shop online at our website ImperialTea.com!

📍Imperial Tea Court, One Ferry Building #27, San Francisco, CA 94111

It's finally our favorite time of the day— afternoon tea time! 😊Treat yourself to our version of afternoon tea with our ...
02/22/2024

It's finally our favorite time of the day— afternoon tea time! 😊

Treat yourself to our version of afternoon tea with our Dumpling Sampler, featuring 8 Teahouse Dumplings, 4 Shao Mai, and 3 Shrimp Dumplings. Perfect for sharing!

Don't forget to enjoy the sampler with our teas for the full experience 😉 🍵

Happy Lunar New Year to all of our Imperial Tea friends and family! Wishing you joy, prosperity, and endless cups of hap...
02/10/2024

Happy Lunar New Year to all of our Imperial Tea friends and family! Wishing you joy, prosperity, and endless cups of happiness in the Year of the Dragon. 🐉

Featured here is our Red Envelope herbal tea blend which includes lavender flower, orange peel, and jasmine tea. The red color comes from hibiscus flowers and gives the blend its name, which derives from red envelopes exchanged by family and friends on special occasions such as Lunar New Year. 🧧

Love is right around the corner! Stop by our tea house during 's LOVE BITES Valentine's Day event on February 8th ❤️Enjo...
02/05/2024

Love is right around the corner! Stop by our tea house during 's LOVE BITES Valentine's Day event on February 8th ❤️

Enjoy a spectacular evening filled with gourmet bites, wines, music and art activities as you eat and drink your way around the Ferry Building. At our tea house, we'll be serving wontons with chili oil, steamed buns, and sweet fried dumplings with a peanut and coconut filling!

Grab your tickets online at:
www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/events/love-bites or go to our link in bio!

The event proceeds benefit , the nonprofit operator of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and education programs for eaters of all ages.

🗓️ Thursday February 8th from 5pm to 7:30pm
📍 Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105

Instead of roses, give the gift of our blossoming tea for Valentine's Day! 🪷 These hand-tied artisan teas slowly bloom w...
02/01/2024

Instead of roses, give the gift of our blossoming tea for Valentine's Day! 🪷 These hand-tied artisan teas slowly bloom when steeped in hot water.

Reminiscent of a flower, our blossoming teas are made by skillfully binding high-quality green tea leaves and edible flowers into a compact bulb. When steeped in hot water, it unfurls and expands, resembling a blooming flower.

These teas offer a beautiful and fun experience! Great for entertaining your guests and a delightful twist on fresh flowers 🫖

Brewing & steeping instructions:
1️⃣ We recommend brewing this tea in one of our glass teapots so that you can watch the flower slowly open.
2️⃣ Use one Flower of Prosperity per 16 oz of water, infuse with near boiling water and watch it bloom!

Purchase your own at 🔗 https://www.imperialtea.com/blossom-teas/

Address

1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA
94111

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14155449830

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