Thursday, January 03, 2008

Ching Ching Cha: China House of Tea


My friend Robin discovered a Washington gem, Ching Ching Cha. It is a delightful House of Tea. We went there for lunch yesterday and were bathed in exquisite tranquility.

The menu lists a few food items but has an 8-page list of exotic teas. Your cup of tea is the center piece of the experience.

I ordered Floating Lantern tea.



I then ordered the special Tea Meal which included steamed silk tofu, jasmine rice, three vegetables, and marinated carrots.


Soup (tomato, tofu, and egg) was also included with my meal:



Robin ordered the vegetable dumplings.



We enjoyed almond cookies and lotus seed paste in a pastry puff.

One could buy a variety of items in this House of Tea including teas, teacups, and tea kettles.


We had a delightful time!

Robin and Christine

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