12.2.09

Getting homesick for Prague, writing this.

In case you had no idea, drinking in Prague is not only about beer... There's much more tearooms in Prague than you could expect. And the best thing about them is that they serve tea. To make it clear, we are not talking about teabags in lukewarm water or about coffee or about sodas, or beer, or, yes actually many of the tearooms have beer in their list also. Of course.

These are my favourites:
Dobrá Čajovna
Vaclavske namesti, Praha 1
The oldest tearoom of Prague is located in the very center of the city but is lightyears away from the busy shopping streets. It has a peaceful courtyard and a smooth, soothing interior that has empirically been found to appeal to Nordic taste. The teas are taken seriously here with a tealist the thickness of a novel (also in English) and descriptions about the different types. There's loads of specialities and some snacks on the menu. Have some Pu-ehr so you know how it tastes like. Or try the Kukicha type green tea. The customer service might be the best in Prague.

U Zeleného Caje
Nerudova 19, Praha 1
The green tearoom is a great place to stop near the castle. It has a big window/door opening to a the idyllic Prague street. The rustic, Middle European style tearoom has also coffee and tempting cakes on the menu. If you're into warm milky drinks, there's one with spices and rice. I've forgotten the name, sorry. Very soulful around dusk when the lights of the cobblestone street are lit.

Ruzova Čajovna
Ruzova 8, Praha 1
A quiet, meditative tearoom great for long teabreaks and getting stranded in for long afternoons when a summery thunder shower surprises you. The downstairs has a wine cellar feeling to it and then there is an upper floor. Ruzova Čajovna also sells tea and a serious collection of gorgeous teacups and -pots.

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