The Orchid lobby doubles as our Tea Gallery: a place to drop in for Chinese tea and a few snacks, or settle in for a guided tasting. You don’t need to stay at the hotel to join us.
Ask about tea tasting
At the tea table
The kettle, gaiwan, cups, and tea tins are kept close at hand.
In the Tea Gallery
By the courtyard
Move the slider to compare the courtyard view with light-filtering foliage.
The tea archive
Come in and sit down for gong fu tea, book a time for a guided tasting, or browse the teaware on display and available to buy. A per-person service fee includes gong fu tea and a few snacks.
Tea is usually available daily, 09:00–17:00. Walk-ins are welcome.
All times are Beijing time (Asia/Shanghai).
For a guided tasting, ask about timing, duration and group arrangements before your visit.
Guided tastings are available in English and Chinese.
Ask about current sessions and pricing.
The Orchid Beijing · 65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou, Dongcheng District, Beijing
北京市东城区宝钞胡同65号
Follow The Orchid’s arrival guide to the hotel entrance, then come to the lobby for the Tea Gallery.