Camellia Sinensis | Boutique

Great tea shop. Best for a nice but short experience as there isn't much seating and no wifi to work. They offer affordable tastings. I tried the oolong tea tasting. Great experience and staff are very helpful attentive, and knowledgeable.

I don't know if the ownership changed or what but the place is now absolutely ruined. The only tea you can drink there is a very limited taster menu. That alone would have been fine but they insist on brewing the tea for you, English style for several minutes in a taster cup. And then they REFUSED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR A SECOND INFUSION. Sorry these are nice Chinese teas, we got oolongs and pu'ers. Even brewed this weird way the second and third infusions are often better and can show different characteristics of the tea. We were informed that there was a strict policy about only having one infusion, refusing to give hot water even if we would brew it ourselves. This is such a stark downgrade from what they used to be. If you didn't want to serve tea, then don't serve tea. This half assed in between option is much much worse than simply saying we're retail only now. The vibe is very whitewashed, upscale tea store for white ladies now. An absolute butchering of tea culture. This used to be the highlight of my trips to Montreal, now they offer an experience worse than the free tea at a sushi restaurant

Very beautiful place, and definitely interesting experience. Staff was very knowledgeable about teas and it was something that will stick with me!

I absolutely love this place. The people working here are incredibly helpful, the selection of teas is as good as you’d hope when going to a tea room. It is a very relaxing environment. If you can swing it, sit in the back corner booth; it’s the best seat in the house. Don’t be afraid to try the food, it’s delicious!

We were really well received to this tea shop. The advices were matching our needs and our tea knowledge was taken into consideration. There is a small table where you can do some tasting. I tried the Sri Lankan teas (one white and one black) and I highly recommend this selection. Thank you for your great customer service!

Amazing service. Very calm place if you wanna have a great conversation with friends. Tale a look at the rules before coming in. The staff has suggested us about the brewing and how to use it depending on the tea we’re having. I loved my experience.

Amazing store, with very knowledgeable and nice staff. Sadly they were out of the matcha I wanted, but I tried another which was great!

I like the idea of the tea testing, good opportunity to try different teas in a budget way

Great tea shop. Best for a nice but short experience as there isn't much seating and no wifi to work. They offer affordable tastings. I tried the oolong tea tasting. Great experience and staff are very helpful attentive, and knowledgeable.

I don't know if the ownership changed or what but the place is now absolutely ruined. The only tea you can drink there is a very limited taster menu. That alone would have been fine but they insist on brewing the tea for you, English style for several minutes in a taster cup. And then they REFUSED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR A SECOND INFUSION. Sorry these are nice Chinese teas, we got oolongs and pu'ers. Even brewed this weird way the second and third infusions are often better and can show different characteristics of the tea. We were informed that there was a strict policy about only having one infusion, refusing to give hot water even if we would brew it ourselves. This is such a stark downgrade from what they used to be. If you didn't want to serve tea, then don't serve tea. This half assed in between option is much much worse than simply saying we're retail only now. The vibe is very whitewashed, upscale tea store for white ladies now. An absolute butchering of tea culture. This used to be the highlight of my trips to Montreal, now they offer an experience worse than the free tea at a sushi restaurant

Very beautiful place, and definitely interesting experience. Staff was very knowledgeable about teas and it was something that will stick with me!

I absolutely love this place. The people working here are incredibly helpful, the selection of teas is as good as you’d hope when going to a tea room. It is a very relaxing environment. If you can swing it, sit in the back corner booth; it’s the best seat in the house. Don’t be afraid to try the food, it’s delicious!

We were really well received to this tea shop. The advices were matching our needs and our tea knowledge was taken into consideration. There is a small table where you can do some tasting. I tried the Sri Lankan teas (one white and one black) and I highly recommend this selection. Thank you for your great customer service!

Amazing service. Very calm place if you wanna have a great conversation with friends. Tale a look at the rules before coming in. The staff has suggested us about the brewing and how to use it depending on the tea we’re having. I loved my experience.

Amazing store, with very knowledgeable and nice staff. Sadly they were out of the matcha I wanted, but I tried another which was great!

I like the idea of the tea testing, good opportunity to try different teas in a budget way

I love tea so I might be biased... I loved the relaxing atmosphere and the knowledgeable staff. I was able to take a delicious cup of earl grey rooibos as well as some loose leaf to make at home. Unique blends in a beautiful space.

One of my favorite trips was to Montreal. And we loved The tea at the shop. It was, it was one of our favorite stops better than the ritz. We went to the ritz and we were sorely disappointed with their tea selection. Though the ambiance was very nice, but the ambiance was better. Yep camellia.

I drink tea once a blue moon. But when I do, I drink a lot. Call it an issue, or making up for lost time. The last memorable tea I had wasn't at a house at all, but at a Burning Man tea camp. So it's a wonder that Camellia Sinensis stands out. Tucked behind the madness of Saint-Denis St, Camellia can be easily missed. It's unassuming and unalarming. We sit in a cooly-lit booth made for conversations among lovers and yakuza bosses. With so many choices-- from tea-type down to teapot: the Beaker or Gong fu Cha?-- we stick with the word of our Tea Master. Soon, our international tea tour begins. From teas that will make you hop to those that will hone you in, we lose track of time. Looking at my watch, I catch that our flight has taken us around the world in two hours. Like the splash of an afternoon booze with your bestie, but kinder to your liver and warmer to your heart, the experience rocks. Top marks for tea in a place called Camellia.

Camellia Sinesis is your run of mill zen-type teahouse nestled in the heart of the Quartier Latin. They have a very focused and interesting tea selection, that range from foresty herbals to zesty senchas, as well as a couple of lattes and absolutely fantastic pastries and cakes. I had a spruce and honey herbal tea with a matcha and butter & honey graham cheesecake. Both were divine. The interior is very calming, mostly dark tones and muted lighting, which makes for a great haven of peace and quiet in such a busy area of town. However I only graded 4 out of 5 stars since the service, although professional and welcoming, was relatively lengthy. It's best to leave ample time for ordering.

Absolutely loved this place!! I was in Montreal for a couple of days and despite my short stay, I ended up in this place twice! First of all, the experience was extremely memorable - you walk in, a waiter greets & seats you, brings you the tea menu with a little bell for you to ring when you're ready. Depending on the tea leaves, they serve it in different tea pots and from there on you just take a breathe and relax. Second, the tea is so good! I ordered a floral taiwanese tea the first time and the japanese sencha the second time. Both times, the waiters were patient and friendly as they walked you through how to serve the tea. If you want to get away from the business near downtown/chinatown, this is the perfect place to relax.

I have a love for tea and tea rooms but unfortunately, there aren't too many like this back home so when I discovered this charming place, I knew I had to spend some time here. My boyfriend and I decided to come by after brunch and wow, was it a good idea. Upon entering, we were greeted with a smile and immediately seated near the window. The ambience was great and really set the mood to help us unwind. After some time looking at their extensive menu, we decided on two tea trios (colorful + unusual) and 'the quintessence' dessert. Once presented with our tea and dessert, we were given a brief description of each tea by a staff member (who I must add was so delightful). Each tea was so aromatic and rich in its own way. The cake was just sweet enough to help balance out the flavors of tea. Overall, I had an amazing here and I hope to visit again soon the next time I'm in Montréal.

I got into tea more seriously about a year ago and a friend recommended me Camellia Sinensis. I went and I had my mind blown. For new tea lovers; Camellia Sinensis is nothing like the teas you get in regular coffee shops, and commercial tea shops like David's Tea are a farce in comparison. Teas at Camellia Sinensis smell and taste like heaven, it's that simple. Their teas are imported and carefully selected. The staff is very helpful and nice every time and the ambiance of the store part of Camellia Sinensis is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend.

Great super quiet atmosphere to really taste the tea and meditate or have a very chill calm day with friends or solo. Next door is their tea shop with tons of tea and knowledgeable and nice staff to help you.

When I lived in Montreal, this was my favourite spot for tea. The ambience is fantastic if you want to sit down for a cup, and there is a wide selection of loose leaf tea to take home with you as well. I just placed an online order with them for the first time, and I was blown away at how quickly my order arrived. Very high quality tea, and an amazing experience, online or in person.

You know my deal by now I hope! Atmosphere: :D (biggest grin ever) - 'are you kidding me with this?!' - absolutely spectacular ambiance! it's must must visit (granted you can bear the wait to get a table!) yes it is that good. My absolute favourite tea house in Montreal - these folks do it right!!! Added bonus, they kindly suggest - via sign on each table - that no electronic devices should be used, and as such visitors adhere to this out of respect for others and the quite ambiance that is in play. It's great to unplug from the world here! Food: An wonderful selection of teas (type / geography). Well over 50 kinds of teas are on the menu for direct consumption and the store itself (open during the day) has much much more that you can buy! They sell tea paraphernalia as well - which is just minty :D Service: A+ and bonus points to add! The folks working here are top top notch. Kind, generous with their time, and make a signed effort to explain things (how to order the teas, how to pour, where each tea is from and its qualities). It shows to a great extent how much they love what they do. Honesty one of the best places to observe good service in Montreal. Classy classy people. No ifs, ands, or buts - just go - trust me on this! Your zen will thank you :)

Wonderful tea shop with an amazing ambience, knowledge staff and great tea selection. I will stop here Everytime I'm in then. If you're into tea this is a must visit.

first of all, best tea spot in Mtl! the service is great here, they even serve you a little bit of tea when you're in line waiting! it's busy but not loud, trendy but cozy, dim lights and simple decor. the prices are a little bit up there but! the quality is amazing! their creme brulee is sooo good, their sweet matcha cake is yum, and the teas are so good! highly recommend!!

Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Price: $$ As I said before, I love tea. So when hubby and I came across Camellia Sinesis in Montreal (kind of late in the game I know), I couldn't wait to figure out a time to go for the two of us! Located in the Latin Quarter of downtown Montreal, there is a tea salon and a separate tea store right beside it on Rue Emery right across from the Cineplex movie theatre. As soon as we sat down, we were brought a sample of tea, a small bell and the menu. The tea sample was that of a very delicious (and expensive) tea that won numerous awards this year in Taiwan. Even before we tasted it, the aroma of the tea was so fragrant and with one sip, we could both definitely understand how it won many awards! We ended up purchasing a small sample of this tea after we left the tea salon because it was that good. They not only had tea but a small dessert menu, which was great for people like me. We were going to order a few desserts to share with our tea, but our server let us know about their Table d'hôte menu they were having, which consisted of 3 courses: 3 teas (black, green, and white) with a set of desserts each (so 3 desserts). It was roughly $15 per person which didn't seem like that bad of a deal, so we ordered two of those. I looked around and there were other customers having the table d'hôte as well. Soon after our first course was brought. Hubby and I were surprised that our teas were brought in a set of wine glasses! It was quite a unique idea for sure, and I personally liked having my tea served in a wine glass. My husband didn't like it so much, as he said that the tea got cold too quickly. Our first course consisted of a white tea and small platter which consisted of blackberries, a sweet mochi and fine matcha powder. The mochi had a mixture of apple and cinnamon inside, and it was okay. I prefer more glutinous rice cakes and the mochi here wasn't as glutinous as I was used to. The blackberry and matcha powder mix was great, and it was even better with our white tea. This white tea from China was my favourite of the three teas that we tasted that evening, but too bad that I forgot which ones they were! Our second course consisted of a savoury dessert with goat cheese. The green tea was again served in wine glasses, but this tea was the least favourite of the three that we tasted. I suppose hubby and I both prefer Genmaicha/matcha than the one we were given. The tea's origin was Japan, and it was quite lighter than other green teas we were used to. I personally liked the grapes we were given and it was well paired with red pepper flakes. The hotness of the red pepper and sweetness of the grapes was a hit in my books and I'd probably eat it that way at home now! The goat cheese was my hubby's favourite (he loves cheese :P). Our third and last pairing was a black tea and small soufflé with ladyfingers. By this time, we were pretty full from our previous courses so neither of us actually finished the last dessert. The tea on the other hand, also from China, was a lighter black tea with fruity notes on top. It was a nice change from the heavier, richer black teas that we were used to, and I think I'd love to have it again one day with afternoon tea. After we finished our three courses, we quickly got up and left to visit the tea store right next door as it was closing within 10 minutes of us finishing our dessert. We really wanted to brew the award-winning Oolong tea from Taiwan at home, and luckily we made it just in time before they close to buy a small packet. It was quite expensive... more than $20 for about 15 grams, but we're hoping it's worth it! We've been saving it for a special occasion and haven't touched it since we brought it home. Overall, our experience at Maison de Thé Camellia Sinesis was wonderful and we would love to visit it again soon. Our visit was on a cold Friday evening and we were surprised that it was packed! The tea salon is relatively quiet and well, it's tea after all, so it's a very peaceful atmosphere. It's a great place to come have an intimate or serious conversation with someone, a place you'd bring your parents, or anyone that generally likes tea.

I am currently studying tea to become a sommelier. So I have been to the shop and the salon many times to try their teas, buy, enjoy the snacks. I even met one of the owner. I was too shy to talk deeply about it as I am still a rookie, but Kevin, when I know bit more, we will talk more. This is my favorite tea shop and salon de the.

The ambience is zen like and cozy so be sure to keep your speech volume the same. An employee did come up to us telling us so and not very politely because we we giggling (too loud). Seriously, bring you whisper voice with you. They also discourage the use of cellphones and other mobile devices. As for the tea, it was amazing. Ha the Le Boréale and the aroma & flavour was great. So much so we had a second round in which they just added more water to the pot and still the flavour was there. Good place for a first date if the plan is to meet over some tea.

This place is lovely. A possible oasis of calm. With great teas. We had two leisurely pots each. The wait staff are kind and will explain all the different teas. We'll be back for sure. Especially since I now know I love wulong tea!

If you were to cut me, I would bleed tea. Indeed, if you were a vampire looking for a quick nightcap, my blood would provide cancer fighting antioxidants and polyphenols. True story. So when i say that when it comes to tea, in the beautiful city of Montreal, ladies and gentlemen, there is simply no finer establishment. From the fine euro lounge ambience to the absolutely excellent quality of their teas, camellia sinensis is simply as good as it gets. You'll notice even the quality of their service is beyond reproach. I particularly enjoy their matcha and cheesecake, though you must also try their Darjeeling, which is delicious. A frequent first date location in my playbook, may you enjoy it as much as I have over the years. Here's to tea, the nectar of the Gods!

Zen and chic , relaxing atmosphere, few tables, service vraiment attentioné, low speaking and lumieres tamisées :)

Of the 3 tea joints I consider to be Montreal's powerhouses (CS, Ming Tao Xuan, Cardinal), this is probably the purist's choice. Camellia Sinensis (the biological name for the tea plant) is a meticulously crafted tea room, joined to a storefront where you can purchase tea and accessories. I'll be writing about the tea room, but as a tip, if you're wanting to nerd out about the stuff, go talk to the staff next door. They have a bit more time to chat, and the space isn't quite as meditative. As other reviews have mentioned, this is Zen space. Extremely quiet, device-free, and absolutely not a workstation/wifi kind of place, come here to unwind and disconnect (from email/social media/work, you can still connect with the people around you). The tea list here is extensive, and focuses more on terroir (or whatever the correct term for geography-based flavour properties of tea is), picking times and treatments than additives. There are (if I remember) a few flavoured or spiced teas, as well as the odd tisane as well. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, and are extremely accommodating in answering questions or recommending based on what you think you might enjoy, regardless of how little or much you think you know about tea. It really isn't a solemn place, despite the atmosphere--I'd say only a small percentage of the clientele are dedicated tea fanatics. You'll see tourist families taking a pit-stop after an afternoon exploring the city, PhD students scrawling red ink over drafts, twentysomethings making a civil start to an evening bound to end in debauchery. If you decide you enjoy their teas, pop next door and grab some looseleaf to brew at home. The prices may initially look steep (no pun intended), but as they'll tell you, a few grams of tea leaves will make many, many pots. The owners are also extensive travellers, spending vast amounts of time in Asia (and perhaps elsewhere?) gathering product. My first trip to the boutique led to a fascinating half hour conversation with one of them. All in all, an environment that will give you a lift, really fantastic tea that is brewed to perfection (which is something you will taste immediately if you're used to the astringency of boiling water over a bag of English Breakfast), and a decent starting point for a Jaunt in the Latin Quarter.

If you're having a stressful day, take a break at Camellia Sinensis... all your troubles will soon melt away. With THE largest selection of straight (unflavoured) loose leaf tea in Montreal, this little piece of heaven is a beautiful contrast to some of the busier tea shops in the city. Varieties range from green to pu'erh, and everything in between. Pick up tea for your home, or have a pot on the spot. If you're feeling peckish, they've got the most delightful selection of pastries for you to gnash on. Long story short: if you're looking for a low-key spot where you can find your zen, this is it. ++++++++++++++++++ N.B. While it's not enforced, this is meant to be a tech free zone, so turn off your phones, iPads, and laptops. You'll be happy you did, and you can always write your Yelp review later.

Seductive little place, tucked in the quiet Rue Emery. This place serves rich selection of tea and some delightful dessert with great service that is so calming they fades nicely in the background. If you can, try to get the booth in the back of the store. Other small tables along the wall and the front are also nice.

Oh man, this place is becoming a favorite. I went for a nice cuppa tea before seeing a movie across the street, and I figured that it would be kind of dead on a Friday night. No so! It was the perfect combination of lively and peaceful. Glad to know there's a weekend spot for when I'm not necessarily in the mood for a cocktail. Super knowledgeable staff and amaaazing tea. Really, you don't know what you're missing. I have heard people say that it's overpriced - I didn't really find that. Some teas are expensive, but I feel like paying $5 for a cup of really good chai spiced rooibos is okay. For some of you it may be a major downer that you aren't allowed to use your techie devices. I say, just be forewarned, and come with friends or a book or your knitting or whatever. A fantastic spot for beating the snowy blues.

When I went to Montreal, I got the chance to visit a lovely tea shop called Camellia Sinesis (named after a plant that is used to produce tea). This particular tea shop does not allow you to use your cellphone or laptop. I've been to other cafes where the owners prefer electronics not to be used, but this tea cafe enforces the rule. They want you to enjoy your tea in a zen atmosphere and if you are with other people, you have to keep your voice at a low level. If it gets too loud, you will hear a gong go off to remind you to keep your voice down. There were many tea options, all ranged from $5-$10 a pot if I remembered correctly. A friend and I shared the Zhenghe Hong Gong Fu ($6), which is a type of black tea. I wasn't crazy about the drink at first. My friend who I shared it with thought it was really light. However, I felt that the taste changed the second time around and it tasted better. My cousin and her boyfriend got the Rou Gui ($6), a Wuloong tea. I liked the scent of their tea and it had a softer taste. After you pay for your drinks, you can receive 10% off a bag of the tea that you just drank in the cafe. The coupon is on the receipt which you can use then or later. I thought this was a great idea to get people purchasing! There are a total of three locations in Quebec. Overall, it is a cool place to be if you would like some peace and quiet to yourself or have a place to get your creative juices flowing with a pen and paper. I definitely recommend stopping by as a tourist if you get the chance.

We stumbled into this perfect tea house and were so glad we did. Careful attention to atmosphere and décor. No tech allowed, at least I think that's what the sign in French on our table said. The tea menu is extensive and exotic, and the very sweet and gracious waitstaff brewed everything for us right at our table. We got hopped up on black tea, green tea, and a lovely matcha cheesecake. This place might be my favorite find in Montréal.

A great tea house with an extensive selection of teas (whites, greens, blacks, blues and reds) from around the world. It's the premiere place in Montreal to drink tea (especially since O Chai on St. Denis went out of business a few years ago). The people who work there are knowledgeable and helpful and they even greet you with a small taster cup of the tea of the day. (And you can buy tea in the adjacent tea store) My only gripe is the price of tea in China. They have a great selection but you have to pay for it. Most of the teas cost between 5 and 7 dollars per single pot. Factor in tax and tip and you're looking at 8 or 9 dollars which is more than you'd pay for the most expensive capuccino this side of Moscow's Starbucks. Of course that's for an entire pot of tea but that's still pricey. So I don't go that often but I enjoy it when I go. Although it's generally pretty crowded and sometimes hard to find a table in the cramped yet pleasant space, they have free internet and it can be a nice place to get some work done in the off hours, especially for people like myself who enjoy the distraction of pouring myself a new cup of tea every few minutes.

I guess this place has the best collection of tea in Montreal. All the employees seem to have a good knowledge about the different teas in the menu - I had a very specific ask, and the waitress got me a tea, which was exactly what I wanted.

What a romantic place! This teahouse should really be best described as a tea-temple; enter the place and you get the feeling of being in a sacred, special atmosphere, with the dim lighting and hushed conversations - if the volume ever goes up too much, a gong is heard and noise level quickly falls. To order, ring the little bell at the table. The tea menu is too exhaustive for my indecisive; however, it is sure to hold plenty of variety to satisfy picky tea-drinkers. I could go at length regarding the variety or the difference between the different kinds of format that were offered, pouring and brewing techniques and whatnot. However, my biggest disappointing was not enjoying my cup of matcha; it lacked a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to it, and at nearly 10$ the cup, I was hoping of knock-me-off-my-socks tea! Overall, I appreciated the interesting experience - I'm rating it A-OK, as it's just not my cup of tea I guess!

One of my favorite tea houses ever! The tea room has a lovely, quiet atmosphere, which prepares for an immersive and relaxing tea experience. The selection of teas is huge, but the waiters are very helpful in guiding your selection, and explaining the different ways of serving and drinking different sorts of tea. They also have a tasteful assortment of small desserts.

I'm surprised this lovely establishment hasn't been reviewed before. This is a little heaven for serious tea lovers. The menu is unique. Teas are served in different styles of brewing, many of them you do yourself at your table, using beautiful pots and cups with guidance from the pleasant and expert staff. The interior is very calming, with an Asian theme. There are tables and cozy booths. I was delighted to be sat in the latter, which was private and comfortable for a several hour long stay. Small sweet treats are also available. We had a plate of 3 macarons that were fantastic. Noteworthy- little placards on the tables state that it is a no tech zone. The staff clearly cultivate an ambiance of zen-like serenity, so no cell phone chatting. All the more reason to come visit and enjoy a peaceful pot of tea.

Cute little tea house. I wasn't a big fan of the teas but the novelty of preparing the teas in the different vessels as well as sampling the desserts can be a fun experience.

I'm not, exactly, a huge fan of "frou frou" tea-tasting and the type of people that usually come along with it BUT I must admit, I've gone to Camellia Sinensis 3 times, already, for their Chai Mondays. I, loved, loved, LOVED it! I've tried chai teas in many different tea/coffee shops... and so far, the ones I've been served at Camellia Sinensis are awesome. Just the right amount of sweet (in my opinion) and very flavourful. The waitress I've had, during my 3 visits, was incredibly sweet and soft-spoken (the guy at the cash, on the other hand, was a little rigid/cold). The ambiance is calm and cozy. At first, I was a little intimidated and felt out of place due to the atmosphere reminding me of a library (it's incredibly quiet and a little sign on each table tells the customer to turn off/silence their phones or any other electronic device). Oh, and the fact that you "call" your waiter/waitress with the use of a little bell, made me more than a little uncomfortable. But if you can get over that and/or none of this bothers you (and actually sounds appealing) it's a really quaint tea shop to go to. I've gone to Camellia Sinensis with my boyfriend, for moderately-priced Chai and to share tasty desserts. The shop is a great little romantic gem, that I'll definitely be going to again.

Bad experience with this tea house,bad service and attend to teach you even you don't ask.the tea price is high for certain tea but the quality is bad,they are old tea.

These people take tea very, very seriously. I recall hanging out at Camellia Sinensis 15 years ago when they served tea and shisha and were a dimly it den of smoke and hushed conversations. About 13 years ago they made an announcement that they were dropping shisha from their menu and focusing solely on tea because they really wanted to take it to the next level. Well, let me tell you, they have certainly been true to their word! Their extensive menu of finely selected imported teas is beyond compare. No other tea house in montreal holds a candle to their knowledge on, or the quality of, their product. You can buy the tea en vrac at the boutique, or relax in the tea room to enjoy tea prepared on the spot. The servers are soft spoken and polite and are trained in the exact art of how to steep each tea perfectly according to its variety. Your tea is served in a variety of fashions, according to the customer's preference and/or the traditions and norms associated with each variety. The pots and cups (as well as all over service items) are beautiful and well kept, adding to the experience of the tea as a special and ceremonial thing. The ambience is minimalist, clean and sort of meditative (in a non-religious sense). But I must say, some of their seating isn't very comfortable. Now, be aware, this is not a bustling coffee shop where you can have raucous conversations with a group of your girlfriends nor is it the place to pull out a laptop and tap away all afternoon. In fact, Camelia Sinensis has posted signs explicitly asking you to not do these things. The signs are gently worded, but essentially they request that the tea room be a "technology free zone" where people can take a break from the hustle of the regular world to truly enjoy their tea and the company of others or perhaps a book or even just quietly sitting in silence. They have also installed a gong which they sound if the volume of talk in the cafe gets too loud. It is a polite signal to everyone in the tea room to adjust their communal volume back to a lower level. So yeah, this is obviously not everyone's cup of tea (sorry for the pun, but I had to!). If you are not into the minimalist or the subdued, perhaps this isn't the place for you. Personally, I can't go here too regularly. But, if kept as a special place, this is one of my most beloved spots in mtl, It is a paradise for special occasions shared with myself or 1 other person with whom I want to engage without the interferance of cell phones on the table, beckoning every 30 seconds. Also, don't go here hungry. They only serve small desserts and tiny snacks baked things. Again, minimalist, if you're too overwhelmed by hunger, you'll feel like this place is hell.

Incredible tea selection, with delicious leaves being brought in from China, Japan and Taiwan every year. Treat yourself to a meditative tea session in this tranquil setting.

PROS: 1. Ambiance is warm, relaxed, and great for conversation. I loved the different types of pots you could get your tea in and the down to earth decor. 2. The selection of teas is vast and the server was very helpful in choosing one for us based on our mood. The tea itself was brewed to perfection; However, the creme brulee was so-so, very basic. I should have gotten the little mochi instead. OVERALL: -Great place for a relaxed dessert + tea and conversation. I took my mom there and she loved it. -Nice dessert alternative to Juliet & Chocolat or Dr.Frost on St.Denis if you want something lighter and quieter.

Very nice, cozy tea shop in Montreal. There are actually two parts: the actual tea salon where a wide selection of fine teas can be enjoyed (green, white, black, herba mate, rooibos, etc), and a tea store where quality loose leaf tea is sold (great selection). The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Plus they offer tea classes on a regular basis. If you are a tea connaisseur and enjoy quality tea, then this place if for you.

This place is wonderful... one of my favorite places in Montreal for sure! Both the teahouse and the boutique are heaven for tea lovers. The teahouse has a peaceful, intimate atmosphere with gentle lighting, a lot of wood and natural materials, and Asian-influenced decor. This is not a fast-paced, grab a cup and run type of shop, it's a place to take a pause from your day, slow down and savor a delicious tea. The tea selection is amazing, offering a wide range of options, black, green, chai, matcha, whatever your preference. With some teas you have a choice of how it's served, e.g., gaiwan or teapot. The staff are wonderfully knowledgeable and helpful. Of course the tea is top-quality. I strongly recommend browsing the boutique as well. They have an incredible selection of teas from Chinese pu-erh to Japanese green, a lovely selection of teaware, books, and gifts. Like I said, heaven for tea lovers! One piece of advice: large groups might be difficult here. Four small-to-regular sized people can just barely fit into a booth. I wouldn't recommend any more than that.

This place is truly as good as it gets. It should go without saying that the tea they serve is superior and expertly made. The desserts are fantastic, from the wagashi to chocolate fig cakes, you can't go wrong. The best part about the place is just the ambiance- it is so relaxing and intimate there.

Camellia Sinesis is pretty unique. The ambience is very cozy and intimate, the tea is of extremely high quality, and the small desserts they serve are pretty great too. The menu of teas is extensive, and each variety is served in vessels appropriate to the preparation of tea. Though I did not feel exactly as if I had been transported to the middle of Tokyo, the place does a pretty good providing a traditional tea experience. This is not a place to go for a quick cup of tea or bring a laptop to do work (in fact, they do not allow computers or cell phones at all!), but to sit and savor everything about the experience from the flavor of the tea to the pot and cups that it is served in. The staff takes pride in offering customers a tasty and aesthetic experience. I tried a green tea, several small Japanese cakes, as well as a piece of chocolate-fig tart. They were beautifully presented alongside the tea and came with a perfect portion of berries and grapefruit slices.