Oolong Tea House

I like this place. It’s a little uncomfortable (the tables are not your knees friend), but they have mind blowingly good tea and pretty delicious food. Also I love that they are more than happy to refill hot water for your tea.

Both the matcha chai latte and regular matcha latte tasted mostly of milk, rather than tea. I’m not usually one for sweets but I had to add some sugar to mine for some flavour. They have a ton (literally a whole wall!) of teas and the café itself is lovely and the staff were very nice. I think I would still like to go back to try something else; maybe the flavour will be stronger for one of many teas they have on display. Overall it’s great for hanging it but I personally wouldn’t recommend either of the matcha lattes.

I have frequented the Oolong for many years. It is a cozy friendly place to savour a generously sized pot of tea with a friend or just enjoy some wifi or occasional live music. They are reasonably priced and have some nice snack and light meal options. Both inside and the patio out back has a great ambience. They have a very large selection of teas to choose from and offer hot water refills.

This place is cozy and welcoming, with tons of sunlight streaming in, and a very relaxed vibe to hang out for half a day in.
Huge selection of teas, with varying price points depending on the ingredients, and knowledgeable staff that will help you pick out what’s sure to be an enjoyable treat.
Especially lovely is the leafy patio, where you can sip & relax to your heart’s content.
It’s not my favourite tea shop in the city, but it’s definitely one I’ll keep going back to!

This place gets 5 stars! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and I love the tea selection. There is a refreshing absence of coffee aroma. So if you love coffee, don’t come here — it’s purely a tea shop (perhaps the only one in Calgary) Stand out home baked treats are the carrot cake and the brownie. And I also recommend the Quinoa salad if you’re looking for a meal.

It is very interesting to see how much one place’s atmosphere can change day-​by-​day! I’ve been to Oolong Tea House several occasions now, and it’s either really loud and a buzzin’ place to be, or really calm with people reading or working. Either way, it’s a cool place!
I’m rating this three stars due to the inconsistency of the vibe. You can never plan to go into Oolong with the environment you are expecting, because it might not be what you had in mind.
Service: Pretty good! On one occasion, I felt like mixing teas. I knew that I wanted to have moroccan mint, but I wanted something fruity to go along side with it. They were very helpful on providing a suggestion, and it was quite tasty!
Selection: Over all, I’d say that they have a pretty good selection! A lot of very similar teas, but plenty of options!
Until my most recent visit, I did not realize that they have a cute patio in the back. While the front of the café was a very live scene at the time, the back had a nice serene quietness to it!

My favorite little tea shop in Calgary. From the outside it doesn’t look like much, but when you enter, it exudes relaxation and comfort. The staff are very friendly and willing to help you if you get overwhelmed by their selection of teas (that cover an entire wall).
My favorite drink, whether I’m taking it to go or staying in to do some writing, is their matcha latte, unsweetened with 2% milk (they have the option for soy milk as well, if that’s what you are into).
Definitely worth checking out. Only a short walk from the Sunnyside C-​train station, which I recommend due to the lack of parking in Kensington.

Great little place. I was last year about a year ago and they have since done some renos and upgrading and it looks a little less… rustic. Clean and nice ambience. Not a lot of food selection but the sandwich I had was quite good and was about $ 6.50. Lots of tea to choose from.
The canned music through the speakers was a bit loud but I’m pretty sure the speaker was right behind me.
I was there on a Sunday morning so it was quiet in terms of patrons and the server was attentive. Can’t speak for other times of the day.
Maybe if you are a total tea snob this place is not for you but it definitely gets my thumbs up and I’ll certainly be going back.

I love tea and this place has always been my go to spot for getting my fix. Nothing beats its warm and cozy feeling during the winter and summer time, the small balcony out back is a great spot to catch up with a friend.
There is a huge selection of tea to choose from and the baristas are more than happy to help out if you can’t make up your mind. The food and non-​tea drinks are pretty good as well.
This is a great spot to grab a book, relax and a read a few hundred pages.
Don’t buy the pots and knickknacks, they’re way overpriced.

Great spot to read, study, or just hang out. The small back patio is nice in the summertime. They have lots of teas organized by type (white, green, black, rooibos) and in a few different price levels. You can get a small size or a large pot to share with 2 or more people. There are good snacks if you get hungry, like baked goods and salads. I had the quinoa salad which was simple but good. They have books and board games at the front too.

I love both of Oolong Tea House’s locations. Their Kensington location is particularly good and incredibly well-​established in the neighborhood. It’s always buzzing with activity, but is a great spot to meet up with a friend and share a pot of tea or a pitcher of iced tea.
Every time I’ve been here the place is warm and friendly. Only thing to remember is it is in Kensington so parking can be beastly, but it’s great if you live/​work close enough to walk or are willing to take the train (it’s pretty close to Sunnyside Station).

The music was really all over the place, but a lot of it was good. Great selection of teas, great decaf selection for me (as I’m on a butt kicking 1 month cleanse).
I couldn’t eat there, but my two friends had the soup and a piece of carrot cake that looked good/​fresh.
I’d go back — if the parking in Kensington didn’t suck so badly.

Definitely enjoyed popping into this place to catch up with an old friend a few weeks back.
Cool atmosphere, feels as though it may have been blessed by hippies and druids at one point. But it all fits together and we weren’t made uncomfortable and the friendliness of the employees was great.
Overwhelming wall of tea, that is broken down so nicely on the labels that you can definitely find something that will fit your tastes whether they be adventurous or not. Even had Earl Grey for my British Friend. («Do you have REAL tea?»)
Only thing that keeps it from five stars was that the live music was WAY to loud. Should have been light gentle acoustic but instead the amplifiers were pretty dang loud causing us to have to lean in a lot to chat and a lot of ‘What did you say’? But until they started playing we were really enjoying the feel.
Parking is a bit of a pain but I won’t hold that against them. Definitely will pop back in next time I’m in the area.

Walk right in, sniff it right out… baby get your tea right now.
Tea-​rrific! Nothing gets my nose more excited than a chance to sniff delightful aromas-​and at Oolong, I get to do exactly that! Three bookcases full of tea, each with its own jar for you to open and take a whiff. Take your pick, then grab the cannister behind it and present it to one of the lovely employees behind the counter. Take note, the tea comes in different classes. The higher the class, the higher the price point.
What’s also nice is that you can refill your hot water to get the most out of your tea. No need to stop at one pot only to spend $ 4+ on a new brew.
It’s also a quiet spot, perfect for meeting up with a friend for an afternoon pot of tea.

It was a cool Saturday evening when my man and I decided to take a stroll around my quaint little neighbourhood of Kensington.
As we walked along 10^th St and smiled at the crowds partaking in St Pats revelry, we decided to pop into Oolong Tea House for a quiet evening of tea and conversation. Upon entering the establishment, I noticed its quiet low-​key atmosphere. A few tables with small groups and couples, and a section of a wall lined with loose-​leaf teas. Seeing as to how my new favourite pasttime is sniffing aromatic loose teas, I immediately approached the area and started exploring. I was in the mood for a green tea latte, so I mentioned this to the helpful girl who worked there. She made some suggestions, and I finally settled on a Sencha Matcha tea latte. My man wanted just a regular pot of tea, and in his exploration, discovered this absolutely beautiful coconut almond black tea.
As we took our places in a little table near the window, I picked up a chessboard for us to entertain ourselves with. We spent the evening playing chess, sipping teas, and giggling at our ‘chess strategies’. My latte was a little too milky for my taste, but enjoyable nonetheless. The coconut almond black tea was so incredibly heavenly that I decided to buy a small pot of it to take home.
I cannot wait to go back to Oolong Tea House to try some more of their teas. It was nothing short of delightful!

Every time I’ve been at Oolong, the place has this chinatown dessert house vibe to it, but with hipsters. Is that a good thing? It depends on your taste for crowd. I didn’t mind it.
I’m currently writing this review AS IM SITTING IN THE TEA HOUSE. I’ve taken review writing «meta» to a whole new level.
The service was friendly but I’m not too sure how hardcore they are with their tea knowledge. The girl was nice enough to make a few kind suggestions as to what I can drink while I study… erm write my Unilocal review.
I’m currently chomping down on one of their pies which tonight, is a spicy curry pie. Quite, delicious I must say…
They play some great music too, loud enough for you to have secret conversations without someone eavesdropping, in case you came here on a date, or to break up with someone… like this couple I’m sneakily eavesdropping on
BREAK UP! Oh no poor guy… don’t worry man, theres plenty of fish… dot com: D
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The prices have gone up again. I’m not paying $ 6 – 10 for a cup of tea when I can just go to Hong Kong and get a better cup of tea, also properly served, for $ 0.40. I weep that my city is turning into vancouver.
If you wanna impress a date, this is a great place, but if you want to just go for a deece cup of tea without spending the same amount of money that can buy you four kis of bananas, go to the Roasterie, where you can also stare and talk with the freaks outside. The freaks have been priced out of oolong:(.

If you’ve spent any time at all stopped at the traffic light at the east end of Kensington Ave (at 10^th St), you’ve probably peered directly into this place and been curious about it, if for no other reason than that it always appears to be crowded. I’m not a fan of crowds, and I typically prefer coffee to tea, so it took me awhile to get around to trying this place out, but I’m glad I finally did.
The first thing I noted here was a curious contradiction of sorts: on one hand, this place appears to be the domain of Calgary’s beatniks, bohemians, Rastafarians, and hippies (and FWIW, I don’t intend to slight any of the above). On the other, however, the ambiance and layout of the tea house are ultra-​refined, carefully though out, and well tended to, in a way that, from my experience in the Bay Area, would appear to cater more to the Yuppie (is this word still in the vernacular?) set than to the aforementioned groups. (Again, this isn’t meant as a knock on anyone; it’s just an observation.)
Regardless, possibly the coolest thing about Oolong is the way that all of the teas (of which there are probably close to a hundred varieties, though I may be exaggerating) are classified and shelved in such a way that they can be browsed (i.e. seen and smelled) prior to selection. This is a fun part of the Oolong experience, which for me lasted about 15 minutes.
A friend and I shared a large pot of a chocolate-​infused mate (around $ 7), which was tasty, complex, and simultaneously soothing and subtly stimulating, and which seemed to last forever given the fact that it was still potent after two hot water refills (it was pretty interesting to me how the character of the tea completely changed with each refill).
I still consider myself primarily a coffee drinker, but I suspect I’ll be back here often, if for no other reason than that I had a very tough time selecting one from among the teas, and feel compelled to try a few others.

Oolong really is a place to go if you love tea. They have so many different options I’m surprised anyone can make a decision… ever.
I’ve only been to Oolong a handful of times, and that’s probably because I’m too overwhelmed and nervous every time I order. I always think that the people are judging the things or the way I order. I want to get it right and I’m never sure that I do.
I do really enjoy the atmosphere though. Knowing that everyone is there because they have a passion for tea really brings a smile to my face. I must say that if I ever do have a problem ordering, someone is always nice enough to help me out.
I also really enjoy it’s location. Right in the middle of Kensington makes it a great place to grab a beverage and walk around the trendy area. It’s a nice place to go whether you need a quick tea, or you’re just looking to relax and sit around.

A tea lover’s paradise. Seriously, I love coming in here, it’s always an experience. Sometimes Oolong is just a quiet tea shop in Kensington, a good place to drink some tea with friends or read a book. But they often have poetry readings and sometimes even live music, which can be a pleasant surprise or a hassle depending on your mood.
The atmosphere is decidedly cheery, the staff are always pleasant, and they’ve managed to make ordering tea even more of a hassle than getting a drink from Starbucks! There is a definite «type» that frequents Oolong, but everyone’s in such a good mood from the tea that it hardly matters.