The tea house founded in 1900 and still Beijing's leading jasmine tea brand, scenting spring leaves with fresh jasmine over several rounds; the technique is on the national intangible heritage list. In old Beijing you went to Zhang Yiyuan for tea, and the Dashilar main store is where the brand began.
- Address
- 22 Dashilar Jie, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 08:00-20:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 20 min
- Price
- Average spend about CNY 470, varies by purchase (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Jasmine tea is the one to buy
- Branch hours vary; the main store keeps 08:00-20:00