Caj Chai featured in new book "150 Tea Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die"

por Antonio Moreno Areces

150 Tea Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die By Léa Teuscher | Hardcover, 256 pages (Lannoo, July 29, 2025) is more than just a guide—it’s a beautifully curated journey through the art, architecture, and diversity of tea around the world. From Matcha and Chai to Wuyi Oolong and Puerh. From Ancient Tradition and Culture to Instagrammable cafés boasting Pink Lattes and the promise of Cozy-Relax-Chill. We are humbled and delighted to share space with so many beloved—and aspirational—tea destinations, and proud to see Caj Chai Teahouse standing among them.

Why We’re Enthralled by This Book

We love the vintage gold-plated hardcover; it feels classic, substantial and elegant in your hands. Each page is alive with rich, vibrant photography that captures the ambiance of these tea havens around the world. It’s both a tactile pleasure and an inspiring invitation to explore how diverse and deeply rooted tea culture is, from centuries-old traditions to modern, trendy hotspots.

Caj Chai Teahouse — Honored to Be Among the World’s Tea Icons

We are so honored that our teahouse/teashop in Barcelona, was selected among these 150 global gems. Nestled alongside other iconic venues and tea vendors we respect—from Ippodotea and Paper & Tea to Fortnum & Mason, Postcard Teas, Mariage Frères, and Harney & Sons— Appearing in this collection is a meaningful recognition of the fantastic global tea community we’re so proud to be part of.

A Toast to Tea Houses We've Loved (and Dream of Visiting)

Over the years, we've discovered and fallen in love with so many tea sanctuaries around the globe that are featured in this book such as:

And there are still so many teahouses featured that are still on our bucket list! We dream of exploring places like:

  • Aman Summer Palace in Beijing

  • Stargazing Tea Houses in Okayama, Japan

  • Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge in Kandy, Sri Lanka

  • The Shinmonzen in Kyoto

  • Tejo Tea House in Riga

  • Boulder Dushanbe Tea House in Colorado

  • Imperial Tea Court in San Francisco

  • Zealong in New Zealand

And many more magical spots scattered across this beautifully curated collection!

There are some notable omissions that I wish were included, like any one of the Global Tea Hut centers around the world, Tea Mountain and Meetea in Prague, Cha Zhi Ji in Malysia, Chado in Tallin, Wisteria Teahouse is Paris and Taipei, Chen Wey in Yingge, Puerh Brooklyn and In Pursuit of Tea in New York to name just a few that pop up in my head.

Why This Book Deserves a Spot on Your Shelf

  • Sensory Elegance: The hardcover design, vivid imagery, and rich storytelling make each leaf-turning moment feel enchanting.

  • Global Inspiration: From the architecture of ancient tea houses to the minimalist chic of modern matcha cafés, the variety is delightful.

  • Travel Fuel: Whether you're planning your next trip or daydreaming at home, this book sparks wanderlust in every chapter.

  • Cultural Coffee Table Hero: Leave it out where your guests can peruse—it’ll spark smiles, curiosity, and “Where is that?” conversations.

Let’s raise a cup—inspired, grateful, and eagerly looking forward to discovering more awesome teahouses and teashops, both near and far.

And if you by chance have come across this blog post, have enjoyed reading this article and wish to buy our artisan tea online we ship worldwide and are happy to welcome you with a 10% discount using this code:  150 Teahouses

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