I am a huge tea lover and drinker, so it’s only natural for me to serve up a nice Parisian selection of my best tea shop addresses on a silver platter (you can find my other article with my selection of tea rooms right here). My selection criteria were product quality on one hand (quality teas and blends) and then, of course, the atmosphere of the place (decoration, welcome and service, comfort, etc.). I also notice that more and more specialists and enthusiasts are working in these places, and it’s always a pleasure to chat with them about tea, its history, the optimal way to brew it, etc.
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Kodama
This wonderful tea & herbal infusion bar has a couple of locations: one is set up in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, on the charming Rue Tiquetonne, and the other in the 3rd, on Boulevard Beaumarchais. The establishment has been crafting its own tea and infusion recipes in its laboratory at the back of the shop since 2015, thanks to the expertise of Vincent, their tea sommelier!
The recipes are 100% natural and a large portion of the teas are organic. To test at home, we picked up a black tea with spices and aromatic herbs called “Pierre Papier Ciseaux” (« Rock Paper Scissors »), whose super pretty tin was made in collaboration with the stationery brand (14.50 € for a 95g tin). We also grabbed a small Chai Latte to go and I must say it was really very good. A lovely spot I’ll definitely return to so I can try the tea room seating as soon as possible (post-lockdown, that is).
Kodama Paris
30 Rue Tiquetonne, 75002 Paris
69 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris
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Palais des Thés
This French tea house was founded in 1986 by François-Xavier Delmas. The brand is renowned for sourcing its teas directly from producers all over the world. It is also committed to the careful selection and virtuous production of healthy, high-quality teas. The house has 140 shops in France as well as abroad, offering more than 200 loose or bagged teas and infusions, alongside numerous items and accessories related to the preparation of the famous beverage. And since 2026, the brand has also been offering a specific matcha collection for enthusiasts.
Palais des Thés
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NeoT, tea house in Montmartre
This tea house, opened since 2007 right in the heart of Abbesses, is a contemporary space straddling the line between a traditional Chinese tea house and a cabinet of “curiositeas,” so full is it of trinkets and small objects of all kinds. NeoT aims to be steeped in Asian culture by offering a close connection to the beverage as well as an environment that blends art de vivre, well-being, an invitation to travel, the discovery of new tastes, and authenticity…
In total, over 200 teas are waiting to be discovered in the shop, from the simplest to the most refined, from the most natural to the most crafted. Inside this tea house, a warm and simple atmosphere prevails, and the tasting area, though very small, makes you want to hang out there for hours chatting with your girlfriends.
NeoT
89 rue des Martyrs 75018 Paris
open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7:30 PM (3 PM – 7 PM on Sundays)
01 53 41 69 76
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La Maison de Thé Georges Cannon
La Maison de Thé Georges Cannon originally originated in the 19th century from the eponymous tea trading company created by Briton Georges Cannon. Acquired in 1950 by Les Thés de l’Éléphant, it is now headed by Mr. Raymond Scala. This “tea aristocrat,” as he is nicknamed, remains deeply attached to single-origin teas and highlights the concept of harvests. Connoisseurs frequently rush to his shop to choose among the 500 references of high-quality single-origin and flavored teas.
This tea house, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, has been around since 2009 and offers a discovery and initiation space dedicated to tea, a shop, a tea room (for lunch or a tea-time treat), a tea library, a beauty corner, a tea bar (only 1.80 € per cup), and a special area for practicing the Japanese tea ceremony (which I actually told you about in a previous article).
Maison de Thés Georges Cannon
12, rue Notre-Dame des Champs 75006 Paris
open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PMMy discovery: a winter herbal infusion called ” Remède de ma grand-mère ” (« Grandmother’s Remedy »), ideal for staying healthy during the cold season
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Dammann Frères
This brand with a family history already has several addresses in Paris: Place des Vosges, Bercy Village, Rue Mouffetard, and recently it just opened a new location near Place du Châtelet. Dammann Frères shops are always elegant and understated. The tasting counter invites tea lovers to discover the house’s signature blends or latest arrivals.
The expertise of this house lies in its ability to find “good producers” and rare products across the five continents in order to perfect the art of blending and mixing teas. Unfortunately, the brand does not yet (to my knowledge) have a tea room where you can sit down to quietly enjoy one of their blends… But it is a safe bet for stocking up on teas and other infusions.
Dammann Frères shops in Paris
24 avenue Victoria 75001 Paris
15 Place Des Vosges 75004 Paris
Bercy Village Chai 39 cour Saint-Emilion 75012 Paris
101 bis rue Mouffetard 75005 Paris
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Online tea shops
I will round out this short selection with a few online shops for buying quality tea.
My Coff’Tea
My Coff’Tea specializes in 100% natural coffees, teas, and infusions, and is run by Myriam Bru, an enthusiast who discovered the taste of real (loose) tea thanks to a colleague (funny enough, I experienced a similar situation at work). The products sold on My Coff’Tea are selected for their quality, finesse, and flavors.
As for me, I tested 3 products:
- Jasmin Royal, a green tea flavored with Jasmine
- Rubis, an infusion with apple pieces, hibiscus flowers, and elderberries (which I love making for myself in the evening before going to bed)
- Pom’Cannelle, a Pai Mu Tan white tea flavored with apple and cinnamon
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Les Thés de la Pagode
Recently I discovered this organic tea brand that offers both health teas with specific virtues, as well as flavored teas and legendary grand crus (Gyokuro green tea, Nepal white tea, Dong Ding oolong tea, etc.). Les Thés de la Pagode are mainly available in organic food stores, but you can also order online directly.
Find all my tea room reviews in Paris below:
⇒ All my tea rooms in Paris
MY TEA ROOMS IN PARIS
⇒ Toraya Japanese tea room (75001)
⇒ Salon de thé des Ecrivains (75003)
⇒ Aux Cerises de Lutèce (75005)
⇒ L’Autre Thé rue Mouffetard (75005)
⇒ Sweet Spot, spread bar (75005)
⇒ Maison de la Chine tea room (75006)
⇒ Maison de thé Georges Cannon (75006)
⇒ Tea time at Buddha-Bar Hotel (75008)
⇒ La Pâtisserie des Rêves (75016)
⇒ Vegan afternoon tea at Shangri-La (75016)
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez, Mademoiselle Bon Plan, Les thés de la Pagode, ©ABommart for Dammann frères
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