Tushita Teehaus

Tushita Teehaus sits at the edge of the English Garden in Schwabing, serving as Munich's most serious tea destination. You'll find over 60 loose-leaf varieties from single-estate Darjeelings to aged pu-erhs, with pots ranging from EUR 4.50 for basic green teas to EUR 8 for premium oolongs. The staff actually know their tea origins and brewing methods, making this a proper tea house rather than a coffee shop with tea as an afterthought.

The real magic happens in the back garden, where chestnut trees create natural shade over wooden tables and benches. Inside feels cramped with just six small tables, but the outdoor courtyard transforms completely in good weather. You'll hear birds from the nearby English Garden instead of traffic, and the space feels genuinely peaceful despite being steps from busy Leopoldstraße. The ritual here moves slowly: tea arrives in proper ceramic pots with timers, and you're expected to linger.

Most visitors order the house blend (EUR 4.50) and miss the point entirely. Go for something you can't get elsewhere, like the smoky Lapsang Souchong (EUR 6) or the floral Tie Guan Yin oolong (EUR 7.50). The cake selection looks tempting but tastes unremarkable, stick to tea and maybe their homemade cookies. Summer afternoons get crowded with English Garden spillover, so mornings offer the most serene experience.