Chinese tea by weight
Carefully selected teas from China, ceramics and brewing accessories. We weigh tea from 10 grams — just as much as you want to try.
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Who we are
Zēn is a Chinese tea shop at aleja Grunwaldzka 69 in Gdańsk. We bring teas from different regions of China — from delicate whites to ageing pu-erh — and sell them by weight, so you can try without buying a whole pack.
Besides tea you will find teapots, gaiwans, cups and everything needed for brewing. Visit the shop or order online with delivery across Poland.
Recommended to try
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Ceramic Tea Figurine — Cat, Advanced Version
Ceramic Tea Figurine — Cat, Basic Version
Gift Set – Variant 3
FAQ Frequently asked questions
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How do I choose my first tea?
Start with 10 grams of two or three different kinds — say, a red Dian Hong, a white Bai Mu Dan and a jasmine tea. After a few brews it becomes clear which direction to go next.
How should I store tea?
In an opaque, airtight tin, in a cupboard, away from coffee and spices. Dry leaf picks up other smells very easily. Not in the fridge and not on a windowsill.
Can I taste tea at the shop?
Come by at aleja Grunwaldzka 69 in Gdańsk, Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00. We will help you choose if you do not know where to start.
Dive into the world of tea
Tea as a gift: how to choose one that lands
Tea as a gift: how to choose one that lands
Good tea is a gift that works right away: open, brew — and the evening gets better. You don’t need to know anyone’s size or favourite colour. It’s enough to know what they like to drink, and we’ll help with the rest. Which tea for whom? For someone just starting...
Red tea or black tea? Why the names disagree
Red tea or black tea? Why the names disagree
On our shelves sits “Golden Monkey red tea” — filed under “Black”. That is not a shop in disarray; it is four hundred years of misunderstanding between China and the West. Why does one tea have two names? The Chinese name teas after the colour of the liquor: in the...
White tea: what it tastes like and how to brew it
White tea: what it tastes like and how to brew it
The least processed of all teas: the leaves wither, dry — and that is it. No roasting, no rolling, no forcing. Which is why white tea tastes the way a meadow smells in late June: of hay, honey and flowers. What makes it different? Green tea leaves are pan-fired right...
What is a gaiwan and how to use it
What is a gaiwan and how to use it
A bowl, a lid and a saucer. Three parts, no strainers, no electronics — and yet for four hundred years the gaiwan has remained the most universal tea vessel ever invented. In China it brews everything: from delicate greens to dark teas aged for years. Here it still counts as...
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