White Crane Tea Co.
San Francisco, 94115
Phone: (415) 922-5505
Fax: (415) 922-5515
- Cross Street:
- Buchanan Street
- Hours:
- Wed-Sun 11am-6pm
Editorial Review for White Crane Tea Co. – by Roxanne Webber
In Short
A miniature Japanese garden with lantern-lit trees and the sound of running water graces the entrance to this tiny tea shop. White Crane's friendly and knowledgeable owner David Furukawa-Chen helps customers make selections from the shop's inventory of hard-to-find Japanese teas. Handmade tea sets and accessories are also available
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Insider Tips
ParkingThe Japantown Mall has a parking garage underneath it.
Know Before You GoLook for Andersen's Bakery if you are having a hard time locating the shop--it's on the corner next to it.
User Reviews for White Crane Tea Co.
02/23/2008 Posted by zorrosfo
White Crane Tea air ships the finest teas from Japan, and is the only one in the United States that is allowed by those respective companies to sell here. As it turns out, the Japanese do not export their finest green teas. Instead they export their inferior 2nd or 3rd rate teas to the US. I've tried it all and this is the only place to sell award winning green tea from Japan in either Europe or the United States. This was one of those rare chances of a lifetime to taste before you buy, ultra pemium tea without having to fly to Japan. Don't forget to view his website if you can't make it to San Francisco: www.whitecraneteacoDotCom
Pros: Best you'll ever find in the USA
Cons: pricey because he airships from Japan to retain the highest quaility.
