A-Mei Teahouse

When you line up in front of the shop, the staff ask whether you prefer indoor or outdoor seating. People who chose indoors were seated right away – most tables are by the windows, so the view seems good from almost anywhere. I asked for an outside table and was shown to a great spot on the 3rd-floor terrace. The view was stunning. I went in around 4:30 p.m. and was able to relax with tea and sweets, enjoying the scenery from the magic hour until after it got dark. At that time of day they told me they only serve tea sets (no main meals). They come around to your table for payment, and I was told I could pay in either Japanese yen or New Taiwan dollars, and that credit cards were also accepted (even though the sign at the entrance said “cash only”…). I received a commemorative postcard when I paid. Even after paying, I never felt rushed and could continue to take my time. Near the cashier they also sell tea and souvenirs like teapots and cups. There are restrooms on every floor, but I had the impression that the women’s restrooms often had a line. There were also quite a few mosquitoes, so it might be good to bring some insect repellent.

Great view from a historic building. Apart from the set menu, you can also individually order speciality teas and desserts. The tea is delicious and goes really well with mung bean cake. The cashier gave me a free postcard as a souvenir. For speciality tea you buy a whole packet (enough for several to many brews), and if you don’t use it up they give you a container to take it home. Price varies depending on tea. Note that there is an additional $100NTD ‘water fee’ for the speciality tea. Tea is served gongfu style, and the lovely waiters will demonstrate how to brew correctly (and give tea recommendations based on your tastes e.g. if you want a stronger tea). Opens slightly earlier than other stores in Jiufen - one strategy to beat the queue is to arrive early at around 9am. You’re also more likely to get a seat on the upper level, which has better views. Once you finish your tea, then the other shops should have opened (after 10am). The pathway leading to the tea house is one of the most picturesque in the town.

Personally had the best time here. The servers were really nice and proficient in english! Had to see what the rave was about and I wasn’t disappointed! I chose the recommended tea which was oolong. They gave us the tea with a lot of steps to brew it but it was a fun experience. They also gave us some snacks to accompany it; mochi, sesame strips?, and some more! I really thought the place would be packed because of the line in front, but people were just lining up to take pics hahaha! Would recommend!!

Tea with a view This is one of the most popular tea shops in Jiufen, supposedly reminiscent of spirited away. It does indeed have that essence, with a whimsical design and a fantastic view of the ocean side. We went for the tea set, which came with a delicious alishan oolong and an assortment of cookies/snacks. They teach you how to properly brew the tea and leave you with a giant teapot of water over a burner so you can brew to your heart's content. We ended up only brewing a small fraction of the tea given to us and took the rest with us home, which is a fine souvenir. The snacks were excellent, with dried plums, mochi, and sesame crackers. My favorite was a dried matcha cookie which paired so well with the tea. We also went for a stewed beef entree which was delicious (although could have used a little more beef). Overall, loved the experience here. Supposedly, other teashops have better tea, but the view at A-Mei really could not be beat.

A-Mei Teahouse was the inspiration setting of the movie "Spirited Away". It was one of the popular attractions in Jiu Fen. I saw the movie before and the resemblance was obvious. It was pretty amazing to see it up close. The queue was long and under the heavy rain. It was packed with people inside & outside the teahouse. We planned to have lunch there, but that day, they didn't serve lunch menu. They only served tea set menu. So we ordered 4 sets. It was like a tea ceremony. The waitress showed us how to do it first. Then we had to do it on our own. The view was supposed to be beautiful. But mist covered them all 😂

Wonderful way to spend a few hours enjoying Chinese tea and beautiful views. The service is great...the staff take the time to teach you how to brew and serve the tea. Definitely a must-do and gives you an opportunity to enjoy a peaceful moment.

We were here 5 years ago and we wanted to come back and try the place again... it made sense too as it was raining that week and there was no choice but to enjoy hot tea and lunch while we were at Jiufen... Could have taken better picture of the scenary of because of the rain, were unable to... One of the the most recognised buildings, if not, the most famous, in Jiufen, one cannot come to Taipei and not visit this place 😄

A great tea experience in the house many consider to be the inspiration for spirited away. Beautiful views on the top floor for 350 BTD per person. Note once you sit down they won’t let you move to a seat with view once the tea process starts!

Witnessed the local way of preparing loose leaf tea ... although it was brief ... learned quite a number of tips on how to properly brew tea and make it as habit when coming home. I should refrain from buying and drinking boxed tea bought from the grocery. Seated at a table good for 6 with a nice window view of the mountains. Tea Service was quick and the little snacks ordered was served fresh and hot. Took lots of pictures as souvenir. Reasonably priced. A must place to visit. During our visit on a Monday late afternoon, there was no need for reservations. Paid NT$100 per person for the activity.

An exquisite and well-renowned tea house (reminiscent of Spirited Away) in the middle of a steep set of stairs (definitely not handicap accessible, since even the tea house itself has multiple flights of tight and winding stairs). You'll know the entrance once you see a mob of tourists taking pictures of red signs and blocking the stairway. Seating usually takes about 15 minutes when not crowded. Views are indeed beautiful, and you're in for a treat if you're lucky enough to get a table near the edge overlooking the sea. Each person must order a set, whether a set menu of tea or an entree. The food is only just average, though it's presented well. I really loved the tea though - the honey osmanthus was my favorite by far, it's very sweet and floral. I'd recommend skipping the entrees and just having tea, which can range anywhere from $10 - $30 usd for a pot (you're given free hot water in a pot by your table). Bear in mind that it's CASH ONLY. Personally, I think the A Mei tea house is slightly overrated and overhyped especially compared to the Maikong tea houses (which are more easily accessible and less crowded/busy). However, it's absolutely worth a visit and if it's not too packed, I'd happily return.

We had a wonderful time at A-Mei Teahouse. We arrived around 3PM on a rainy afternoon, when only high tea was being served (the staff kindly let us know upon entry). We ended up staying for over three hours. Choosing to sit outside, we enjoyed the misty mountain views and the sound of rain. Although the teahouse was lively, it never felt overcrowded. The staff never rushed us, frequently refilled our cold tea, and provided warm, attentive service in multiple languages. If you order hot tea, the staff will even guide you through the traditional brewing ritual--teaching you how to brew, smell, and sip the tea. That experience alone makes the visit worthwhile. No matter what you order, the real highlight is securing a good table with a view--the setting truly evokes the magical charm of Spirited Away in this mountain town. Once fully relaxed, you can step back outside to face the crowds again, especially as the lanterns light up in the evening. For a perfect day trip, pair your visit with nearby sights like Shifen Waterfall, Houtong Cat Village, and Keelung Night Market.

Great spot for a fantastic view. Got their set menu and really enjoyed their tea here. The atmosphere is very relaxing and its a great spot to stop by and relax before going onto the next spot.

This tea house is a must-visit for the tea experience. They teach you how to make tea and then you take it from there. It is a very traditional way of making tea which includes warming the cups and having designated cups to smell the tea before drinking. Each batch of tea provides 5-6 pours, with enough for about 3 small cups per pour. We were able to brew 3 batches with the tea leaves that we were provided with our set, making it a relaxing 2-3 hour experience--perfect for enjoying the views while sipping tea. The side dishes were tasty but finished quickly, leaving us with just tea for most of the visit. At $10 USD per person, it's reasonably priced for the atmosphere and experience. The scenic views are the main highlight, though I visited on a foggy winter day and couldn't fully appreciate them. Still, it's an iconic and very popular spot, so expect a wait unless you arrive early before the tea house fills up. The large seating area helps accommodate the slower table turnover. Overall, a laid-back and enjoyable outing, especially if the weather cooperates.

*** Cash only & staff speaking limited English *** A-Mei Teahouse is one of the most Instagrammable spots in Jiufen Old Street and the building is known for its resemblance to the bathhouse in Spirited Away. However, director Hayao Miyazaki has clarified that the bathhouse was inspired by the area where he lives and not Jiufen. A-Mei Teahouse was originally a blacksmith shop and received a mention in a National Geographic article ( https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/exploring-the-magic-of-taiwans-spirited-away-city ). [How to get here]: Option 1 is the easiest and most direct method which is taking Bus 1062 from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing (忠孝復興) Station. Option 2 is a less direct method which is taking a local train to Ruifang (瑞芳) Train Station and transfer to Bus 788 or 1062 to reach Jiufen Old Street. The teahouse is about a 10-minute walk from the bus stop if you do not get distracted along the way. [Atmosphere]: Our party arrived at 11:30 AM on Thursday and the staff informed us that the patio tables were full, so our party had to pick indoor seats. The indoor area was completely empty but offered excellent air conditioning. I can see the appeal of the patio seating as it provides a fantastic view. I even noticed few customers at patio recording vlogs of their tea session and the scenery. [Menu]: English-friendly menu. The most popular item here is the tea pot and snack set which includes one teapot (Alishan 阿里山 oolong tea only) and four different snacks for 300 NTD per person. For those who aren't into teapots, there are ready-to-drink options available (both hot and iced) such as roasted coffee, milk tea, lotus flower tea, kumquat tea, etc. In addition customers can also order different teas by the pot. They also offer few rice and noodle dishes if you are also hungry. *** Tea Pot and Snack Set 300 NTD *** [Tea brewing process]: The staff will demonstrate how to brew the first pot of tea: (1) Rinse the teaware with hot water. (2) Fill 1/4 of the teapot with tea leaves and 1/2 with hot water to awaken the tea. (3) Discard the first pot of tea by pouring it into aroma cups (tall and cylindrical) and tasting cups (short and round). (4) Add hot water for the actual first brew and steep the tea for 20 seconds. (5) Use aroma cups and tasting cups to rinse the teaware again. (6) Pour the first brewed tea into aroma cups, cover them with tasting cups placed upside down, flip both cups together, and lift aroma cups and smell the tea aroma. (7) Drink the tea using an tasting cup. (8) For subsequent brews, customers will brew their own pots. Add 10 seconds of steeping time for each additional brew and replace the tea leaves after 5 to 6 steepings. [Snacks]: Four snacks - green bean cake (綠豆糕), sweet plum (奶梅), black sugar mochi (黑糖麻糬), sesame crackers + peanut crackers (芝麻片與花生片). The snacks were all quite good. The mung bean cake was excellent but definitely best enjoyed with tea. The green tea cake was also fragile and needed to be handled carefully to avoid it falling apart. I could eat these crackers all day long and mochi also tasted surprisingly good - soft texture and not overly sweet. Personally, I don't think it is necessary for visitors to step inside and eat/drink at this teahouse. Taking pictures of the building exterior for free will likely be good enough for most visitors. With that being said, I wouldn't discourage anyone from giving teas and snacks a try if they don't mind slightly overpaying for the dine-in experience. It is certainly a classic tourist trap and a one-and-done experience. Points for novelty (+1), a great view (+1), and tasty snacks (+1). However I'd take out points for the high price (-1) and lack of service after the 1st brew (-0.5). P.S. - Each customer will also receive a free postcard.

A tourist trap perhaps, but glad I went on a rainy day in December. They only have a set menu but it's very affordable. I wasn't a fan of the tea, but enjoyed making it with the tea leaves. If you are making the trek to Jiufen, then this is a must stop. Come early if you want to take pictures as it gets so packed in the photo area. I went around 4 PM and again around 9 AM to take pictures of their building.

The famous and iconic Amei Tea House rumored to have inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away (Miyazaki claims it's just a coincidence, that Jiufen did not inspire the movie at all, but come on dude...the architecture, the layout of Jiufen, Jiufen's history as a gold mining town, there's no way this is just a coincidence) usually has ridiculously long lines and crowds waiting to get in. On a fine December morning, I made it to Jiufen from Taipei extra early, and was one of the first customers to get seated when the teahouse opened at 8:30AM. I got seated on the balcony, which was honestly my favorite spot in the teahouse. What a treat to have gorgeous views of the mountains and oceans, and to also admire the exterior decor and architecture of Amei Tea House. I took SOOOOO many photos and video footage to create TikToks and Reels, and I had so much fun doing so. They don't speak English here, and the menu was very unique, written on pieces of wood that were tied together with string. Menu is also all in Chinese, by the way. I got green tea cakes, dried squid, and sweet plums. The server put a giant tea pot on a warmer (I'm not sure what's the proper term) , and I was able to pour myself as much tea as I wanted to my heart's content. I stayed at Amei Tea House for about 2 hours, just luxuriating in the abundance of time I had and marveling that I made a dream Jiufen trip come true.

Vintage teahouse with amazing view to spend the afternoon in after long walks through the city.

Yes, I came here because Spirited Away. Yes, I know it's a tourist trap. And yes... it was absolutely worth it. A-Mei Teahouse sits perched dramatically in Jiufen like it's waiting for a Miyazaki character to float by on a soot sprite. From the outside, it's every Studio Ghibli lover's dream--red lanterns, dark wooden beams, and the kind of architectural drama that screams, "Come sip overpriced tea and contemplate your existence." The view? Unreal. You're sipping tea while staring out at rolling green hills, tiled rooftops, and that sparkling northeast Taiwan coastline. It's giving serenity with a side of cinematic fantasy. Now, I'll admit, the tea terrace itself is a little less whimsical than the outside implies. But hey, they can't all be hand-drawn backdrops, right? What it lacks in cartoon magic, it makes up for in ambiance and fresh air. And honestly, after elbowing through Jiufen Old Street's snack-packed chaos, the calm up here felt like therapy. The staff were warm, helpful, and impressively multilingual--switching between Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and some pretty solid English. I got handed a Chinese tea menu at first, and when my brain short-circuited trying to decode it, they graciously pulled out the English version (toned down like the PG version of an R-rated menu). I was shown a beautiful bamboo menu of tea options, and while I longed for something dramatic like "Dragon Phoenix Pearl of Enlightenment" or "Ancient Cloud Mist Tears of Heaven," I was gently guided toward a basic tea set for 300 NTD (~$9 USD) that came with four small snacks. Was I slightly crushed that I didn't get a full-on fancy tea ceremony with fog machines and the ghost of Chihiro's parents turning into pigs? Yes. But also... I probably wouldn't have known how to appreciate a super rare oolong anyway. That said, the experience itself? 10/10 for slow tea sipping on a literal mountain. I got walked through the tea ritual: warm the pot, rinse the leaves, let it steep, pour gently, sip, repeat. A little kettle of hot water sat on a warmer beside me so I could refill at my leisure. The leaves? Generous. Easily 4-5 good steeps per round and enough in the pot for like 20 total--if you're committed to becoming one with the tea table. The snacks were... fine. Not mind-blowing, but they weren't trying to be the stars of the show. A-Mei Teahouse is about the mood, not the Michelin. I stayed for over an hour, just vibing--recovering from Old Street overstimulation, breathing in mountain air, and letting the tea melt my mortal stress. When I arrived, there was no wait. When I left? A line down the stairs. Yet the staff never rushed me. Not once. TL;DR: Touristy? Yes. Overrated? Not at all. Worth the hype? Absolutely--especially if you're a sucker for Ghibli, views, and tea that comes with a personality. Pro tips: Sit by the edge for the best views. Don't stress about the fancy tea, you'll still get a great experience. Go early to avoid the crowds. Be ready to chill... like, seriously chill. Because sometimes the best part of travel is sitting still with a tiny cup of tea and thinking, "Damn, maybe I am the main character."

We came to Amei Tea House as it's probably the most iconic photo of Juifen for tea. We arrived around 4pm at luckily only waited ~10 min for a spot outdoors on the 2nd floor balcony. We weren't hungry enough for the tea set so just ordered tea to share ($400 NT total). Our server quickly walked us through the tea service and we were lucky that she could speak English but it was quite rushed. The demonstration was neat and they teach you how to seep the tea. We ended up staying for ~45 min before heading out to explore more. I will say that if you're looking for a view of Amei itself, it's better to sit at the teahouse right across (in English it's called Skyline Teahouse). We ended up at Skyline for tea and stayed past sunset for gorgeous views of Amei in the evening.

Every time I'm back in at Taiwan I make sure to take a trip to Jiufen. This time I got to try the A-Mei tea house. It's quite pricey as expected, but it's really for an experience. We opted for two 300NTD tea set which came with snacks. Came here around 12 and did not have to wait. It was rainy and windy but nonetheless it was an experience.

Another long line venue. I think it depends if you come when a tour group gets there. The main entrance is like on the second floor from the street with vehicles on it. The tea ceremony at 350 NT pp is not really great tastewise but it's a good item to get to enjoy the ambience of their tea house. You get a postcard of the tea house too. Free WiFi with password on your napkin wrapper. Pro trip: If you're spending the night here explore first because most places in the town close around 7 pm but this place stays open until 9:30 pm.

American Tourist Review: Amazing tea house and amazing views. The whole experience is immersive and traditional (or so it seems) and the servers are very friendly. They didn't speak too much English so it took some back and forth to customize our order so I'd just recommend choosing 1 tea for your group and having them show you how its done. They'll show you how to pour the tea and some of the techniques that you should follow. Then you'll pair it with some snacks and maybe even have some leftover tea leaves to take home as a souvenir too!

With all the tea houses in Juifen, A-Mei is the most popular one around. When you think of the iconic photos of Juifen, you'll likely see this tea house. Even at 2pm in the afternoon, there was a line to be seated. We waited for about 15-20 minutes until getting seated in the top floor. The place is huge with multiple stories, but it gets packed nonetheless. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best weather when we came, but I can imagine how amazing the view must be overlooking Juifen while sipping on some tea. There is a tea set menu for NT$300 per person. Definitely pricey, so you're really here for the experience. The tea set comes with a hot tea demonstration and some light snacks. It was pretty neat to watch the tea demonstration as they teach you how to seep the tea. The snacks included mochi, green bean cake, sesame crackers, and sweet plum. These were lacking and didn't really please me at all. Overall, this is a tourist trap and I fell into it. Probably just good to visit once as a first timer though.

Certainly carrying lots of 'Spirited Away' vibes from Mizayaki's iconic film. And I can see why - the premises is beautiful, right off of Jiufen's old street straddled on a tea mountain with views of a bay thats not too far of Keelung. Certainly one of the MOST popular tea houses here and getting a spot maybe difficult, but luckily we were there on a friday and came here immediately when it opened i.e. 10:30am. View was incredible and the tea house is absolutely gorgeous You can buy tea by the pot (ranges from $500 NTD to $1000 NTD) or they have a set menu where you have a selection between a hot/cold tea (refillable) with some taiwanese pastries for about $300 nTD. Tea was great and the staff will demonstrate how to brew your tea as well as how to navigate the set that you were given. Pastries included a mochi, cured dates, and a taiwanese pastry which was all good. I also got a cold floral tea which was incredible. They also serve lunch menus such as braised pork, chicken etc. Its certainly very touristy, but we were elegantly surprised and really enjoyed our stay (and not to mention how incredible that view is here)

Yes it's a "tourist trap" but you can't deny the ambiance of the place. I'm also a huge fan of "Spirited Away" so I had to go there! The price of beverages are almost on par with North America and I'm not a big tea drinker... But when will you EVER dine in the original Yubaba's bath house!! Nothing beats this picturesque scenery though. It's something to try once at least. Tip: Take express bus from Xiemen to go to Jiufen it's nice and only takes 45 min. We took the 730am bus and got there around 830am, plenty of time to take photos without anyone around!

Famous tea house that serves excellent Taiwanese drinks and fare. Among the dishes you can order from the braised beef brisket , pork cooked in Japanese plum, three cups chicken (Basil, sesame oil, chicken, soy sauce), or the pork rib plate. The fruit tea will go well with any of these meals. You'll enjoy the outdoor seating which sits atop the hill and provides a magnificent view of the nearby lush and oceanic scenery. Last, this is a good spot to take a break and relax after a long trek through Jiu Fen old street.

An iconic tea house in historical Jiufen street. There is always a line of people outside to take an Instagram worthy picture, no line to eat inside, LOL. They have a wide variety of snacks and drinks but expect to pay a huge price for it, similar for the snacks offered. Service is MEH, same for the food and drink, but the ambience is why you come. There is a drink minimum and the attendants could really care much if you are happy, you ain't coming back

Definitely a tourist hot spot, but it's nice to have a place to sit and look at the view of this town especially when it was raining the day we went. Tea house was spacious, there's usually a line as it's being blown on social media, but it goes quickly as there's a lot of seating. Our server educated us on how to use the tea set, the pot of hot water stay on a heated stove thing so it stays warm the whole time. I'm not a tea connoisseur so I honestly don't know how the hell to critic tea, but the whole experience is fun. They even give you a postcard on the way out as a souvenir. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)

Staff is very rude here and wouldn't let us sit a a balcony table for birthday dinner Staff is very rude here there are many other tea houses in the area so don't go to this one

Amazing view from any window seat from A Mei. Had the beef noodle, perfectly cooked, every beef was super tender, the noodles also have nice texture and the broth was delicious, just the right spicy kick. recommend .

This is a tourist trap. Yes, the views are nice, but that's pretty much where the excitement ends. They sent us upstairs with the other tourists, which is fine, but there seemed to be no one to direct us where to sit once we were upstairs. We found a place near the edge and pursued the menu. While the views are nice, the dirty plastic chairs left something to be desired. The Chinese menu has food options, but the other English menu book had options that would take 30 minutes because there were so many people ordering? Doesn't make sense. It's not even high tourist season. The tea drinks are $250 each, while alcoholic beverages are $180. There was no one really available to help us with the menu, so we just ordered off the English menu. There are other tea houses in the area. They would probably be less crowded, less expensive and have better service.

View was nice, tea was mediocre, service was terrible. Definitely would not come back. This place is way overhyped on Tikok and social media. Tea was super pricy but could have got the same stuff at 711. If you want a super high quality tea place with nice ambiance, great service, and still a pretty great view I recommend going to "Jiufen Teahouse" it's within walking distance.

So glad we decided to booked a night while vacationing in Taiwan in Jiufen ! A-Mei if a must visit for everyting from the view to the tea! Both the hot and fruit tea was so refreshing and the amazing view ! Staff was attentive and informative ! If I ever go back to Taiwan definetly stop by again

Great views, request for patio seating at the top if you're looking for picture worthy experience. Tea tasting set was nice and affordable about 10-15 pp with Taiwan native oolong and some tea snacks. They provided postcards at the end as a nice gesture to the experience. Would recommend this Tea house. Only con is how swamped it can get with tourists, wait may be 40+ and you'll have to wait in line throughout. Ps. No food is served here. Don't be deceived by photos of food because they literally don't have food to serve besides tea snacks.

A Mei Tea House is the teahouse that inspired the bath house in Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" & I can see where he drew his inspiration, but Miyazaki is one creative dude. Jiu Fen in general is a wander around/you have no sense of direction kind of place (hey! like the movie!) so we had to ask a local vendor where this tea house was. When we arrived, it was empty. The server kept pushing the food/tea set but we just opted for the tea experience. It's pretty cool & the tea house itself has a great view. Why 3 stars? There was a huge tour group after that made the place immensely busy. I wouldn't wait in line for this experience because there are other tea houses (not just in Jiu Fen as well). 186/365

Hired a private driver to drive us to Shifen waterfall and Jiufen for A-mei Teahouse. He gave us a map to look for the teahouse. Jiufen is a beautiful city day and night, overlooking the view of the sea. We were lucky to come at a good time before there was a long line. Only bad thing was we didn't have a good view as it was raining that day and there were plastic covering the view. Amei Teahouse is definitely a place worth to check out, to have tea and some dessert. The server will teach you how to properly make the tea, it can be a bit confusing. I recommend to go there after lunch or dinner, as it can be pretty filling drinking too much tea can make you suppress your appetite. There are really good mochis they sell, we needed up buy 3 boxes of it.

We took an Uber rice to Jiufen which was about 45 minutes and only costed us $27, so worth it. Jiufen is a hidden gem. It has beautiful mountains and temples at the top of them which people can hike up to. But it also has a killer view of the Bay Area and on a clear day you can see all the way to Taipei 101. One of the places that came up as a "must visit" was A-Mei Tea House. And as we walked to the place we understood why. From the outside it already looks like a magical place. The wide open windows, the details on the walls, the green vines going up the side of the building was absolutely breathtaking. We found our way to the top and they sat us right at the edge of the railing which had the most amazing view. Then we asked them for the traditional tea ceremony set up and the lovely lady said right away. And she wasn't kidding. She was back with everything in 2 minutes. The giant tea pot was already boiling next to our table. She was kind enough to set up the table for us. The small pastries, the powdered prune, and she showed us the steps of having tea properly. She poured the boiling hot water over the small tea pot and the cups/ plates. That's to wash everything. Then she washed the tea by pouring hot water over it and dumping the water out a couple of times. Then she poured the tea into a longer cup and clipped it into a smaller one and told us to smell the longer cup before drinking it. I mean the amount of steps looked unnecessary....until we took our first sip. Wow! The floral scent and the aroma was out of this world. We enjoyed that whole experience so much, especially with the fantastic view behind us. The small pastries were the perfect size and the perfect paring with the tea. After we were done with the first batch we made ourselves the second batch doing everything she did and it was just as great. I couldn't help myself but to buy some of the teas along with the tea post and cups. It was the most unique experience and I'll forever cherish it!

Purportedly the inspiration of the bathhouse in Miyazaki's Spirited Away, this tea house screams tourist trap but it doesn't stop me from wanting to go. Located in Jufen this teahouse is difficult to miss, as hordes of people either walking toward it or gathering in front of it for photos. I didn't order food, but opted for tea and an appetizer platter instead. It was a cold , windy, rainy day (and apparently common for this area), and we sat indoor instead of the outdoor covered seating. I really enjoyed the experience. Service was friendly and a lady prepared and demonstrated how to make tea properly for you. The appetizer platter was good too. Despite being busy, we weren't rushed at all. Definitely a tourist attraction I'd recommend for visitors.

This was one of my favorite touristy places in Taiwan! The exterior reminded me of scenes in "Spirited Away." It was a nice break spot to admire the beautiful surroundings. The tea experience was different. I very much enjoyed it and would definitely like to visit again in the future!

Came here after a long journey from Taipei. Just had the tea. They'll ask you if you're just here to drink or to eat. I just went to drink tea. The base is $30 per person for tea. They'll give you a set of wooden sticks tied together with Chinese writing and it is a menu of different teas that go up in price. The standard is a pre-set tea and the waitress shows you how to go about preparing the tea. After she shows you, you're on your own. It also comes with 4 sets of sweets to have with the tea. Overall, it was a fun experience. It was great looking out at the nice view and relaxing with tea. they give you 4 servings of tea. And each serving can be used 6 times. Plan to be there a while if you plan to go through all that without rushing. Eventually it sorta became a chore and we were kinda over it by the last serving.

Out of all the places I visited in Juifeng, this tea house was my favorite experience. Though the pure tea ceremony experiences isn't the best, for the price and the views you get its a must visit in my opinion. When researching Juifeng, this was one of the main attractions that I knew I had to visit. Its suppose to influence the sauna in spirited away, probably not true, but looking at the amazing three story building, you can see why people would think that. Its in the middle of the Juifeng old road, so it can be a little confusing to get to, but there are sign along to the road that points to the tea house. Its pretty distinctive with the bright lanterns against the dark green walls and mass of vines. When I went in, they advise they only have tea and tea snack and guide me to one of balcony setting which gave a great view of the mountain side and the sea, the view is worth the trip here. This is different from some of the other tea ceremony that I have tried, as they only explained it once and let you do it yourself, and the explaination was pretty quick so I got a few of the steps wrong, but the tea and the snack provided was pretty good. Though I was amazed by the servers ability to explain the ceremony in English, Japanese and Chinese. For around 10 bucks with the views, it totally worth it.

Great place to do tea ceremony and enjoy the views of the water and the streets. This place is a replica from the anime, spirited away. I suggest to stay on the first floor instead of the roof top, it has the wooden decor instead of the metal chairs. I never had food here but it is a set menu for their lunch so if you like your own option, I say come for just their tea ceremony. They know how to speak English and Japanese for the foreign travelers since it is tourist area.

Despite having been to Taiwan so many times I finally went to Jiufen for the first time which is very well known for being the inspiration for Spirited Away. It was raining pretty badly so we decided to duck out of it and do some tea ceremony. This was recommended by my sister who came previous and a rather famous place despite all the other options. People say it's the place the bathhouse was based off of... but I'm pretty sure it's a different place not in Jiufen at all that it was based off of according to Miyazaki's interviews... Onto the tea ceremony however! The tea we chose was their most popular "house specialty" it was a medium tea and fairly fragrant. The tea list is also hilarious if you are able to read Chinese, they have titles such as "A Lone Girl's Wish" or "The Dream of Youth" or "Longing for Your Past Love" type of thing. So you can choose one according to your mood too or the ladies there do a great explanation of the teas and later on how to do the tea ceremony. As for the snacks, we didn't get the set because I am not a prune girl, nor am I a sesame roasted cracker girl. Instead we got the snow cake, red bean mochi and the tea cakes. The standout were the tea cakes. You have to wait 15 minutes for them but well worth it! Everyone liked them, they're super fragrant and the big surprise is... There are tea leaves inside!!! They're perfectly flaky and warm and delicious. My second favorite were the red bean mochis, they're stickier and less doughy than what you imagined, they're not actually called red bean mochis in Chinese, but they're a similar idea. The last snow cakes are coconut flavored cakes, they're a little firmer than pudding in texture. Overall better options for the snacks in my opinion -- and getting the set honestly isn't that much cheaper... you might as well eat more "specialty" snacks! It's super relaxing, they never rush you and service is impeccable! They come to refill your hot water all the time. They're also able to explain in Japanese (I didn't hear any English explanation, infact they didn't try to explain in English to us and just let myself and my other friend explain for our non-Chinese speaking friend so am unable to confirm that tidbit from other people's reviews).

Always wanted to come here (national tourist place) + it is where Mr. Hayao Miyazaki got his idea for his animated movie, Spirited Away (Japanese: 千と千尋の神隠し) . I wanted to see where everything was and where the idea of the bath house came from-- went to see Ah Mei tea house. Unfortunately, I didn't get to go inside as it was over-priced for okay food. Read many reviews so I only took pictures. When I come back to Taiwan next time, I do want to go inside and try it.

The ambience in this tea house is phenomenal. They had great snacks, a wonderful staff, and amazing tea. Overall a wonderful experience. Also, after leaving, I accidentally left my hoodie on our table. I called up the teahouse to let them know, and they were accommodating enough to coordinate with me. Believe it or not, they shipped my hoodie back to Taipei for free. The people here really do go above and beyond for their customers. I highly recommend this establishment, and I'll definitely be back!!

If you're ever curious about the art of making tea (the proper way), swing by this place for a short lesson and put what you learn to the test. Before entering, do note that there is a set fee per person for around 300NT each. When I visited, there was no English menu and the staff we interacted with had limited English skills. So if you're in a group where no one can speak / read Chinese, my advice is to just indicate what type of tea you like before the staff automatically picks one for you (which happened in our case since we had no idea what to do). For the type of tea selected, there are set "snacks" that go with the tea. The snacks will vary and for us, there was enough for one per person (we didn't ask for refills since we had no idea if that cost extra). After the tea has been selected, just kick back and relax while observing how tea is "made" using various techniques from the wait staff. It helps if you video record the process! The lady who showed us went through it pretty fast that we were like....um....what? Thankfully, we had a video to watch and had fun attempting to be masters of the tea making. Also, there is a nice big pot of boiling hot water next to your table that is constantly full, so don't worry on asking for refills. As for the scenery, I would recommend sitting in the upper deck/patio when it's a nice day. Apparently, the view from this tea house is one of the best but because we went on a foggy day, didn't quite see that awesome view. At night time, this is when the teahouse is at its best. After you finish your tea, walk outside and take pictures of the teahouse. It's pretty when it's lit up with the lanterns however, there will be swarms of tourists and locals who will be taking pictures as well. So don't be surprised if you get elbowed or photobombed by people. Overall, this was a nice experience. Not sure how this place compares with other tea houses but it's fairly pricey for the amount of tea / snacks you get per person.

This place is a tad bit hard to find depending on which way you're walking. You have to end up taking the stairs at some part into Jiufen Old Street to reach it. The outside of the place is really pretty and decorated. Looks a lot like the spirited away teahouse. It also overlooks Jiufen and the mountain area if you sit outside. This is one of the only places open late in the old street and can get pretty packed. When we got here....it was empty until 5 minutes later. Good thing we got there early...otherwise there's definitely a wait. And people do take the outside seating first. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the menu. Sticks of bamboo connected together with the tea menu etched in on one side and a snack menu on the other. The waitresses in there speak English and they try to recommended certain things to you. The tea ranges from 300-1000+ and everyone in the party is charged a 100nt water fee for the hot water. Then they teach you how to pour the tea, how long to wait, how to clean everything. It's really a nice experience. There is a restroom in this place if you're a customer! You're basically buying a bag of tea leaves so if you don't finish it they pack it into a nice box for you to take home.

This really was a great place to come eat if your in Taiwan. But be warned it takes 200 upward steps to get here. It was really an interesting place to eat at one I would come again. Our tour guide took us here and quite frankly it tasted very good.

We bought our tea experience vouchers from Klook. Same as many places in Taiwan, we had our temperature checked and hand sanitized before we can enter the restaurant. Our waitress is so awesome! She is super gifted with many languages. She taught us the tea brewing in English and in Japanese to another table. The tea place is a perfect relaxing feet resting stop after a long day of walking. Most people go to the Jiufen after exploring half a day walking in Shifen so sitting and sipping tea at a tea house for an hour or two is a perfect way to enjoy the scenery of the lovely city and view. Please check the weather before going though! Unfortunately, it rained the day we went but we were able to enjoy the view for a bit before everything turned white and clouds invaded the tea house. Our overall tea experience was very pleasant. The tea infused plums were really good but we aren't sure whether we can bring it back to Canada so we didn't buy any. We brought tea and other pastries back to Canada with inspiration from this tea experience and enjoying the goodies at home as we self-isolate.

A-Mei is an overrated tea house. It's garnered its popularity based on the Spirited Away movie, but the tea/drink offerings here aren't anything special. The goal of visiting this tea house should be "I've been to the famous tea house" and maybe getting a picture of the scenery.

I've heard that this tea house inspired scenes for Spirited Away, so I had to check it out. Unfortunately, it was rainy the day I visited, but I could see the appeal! Plus, I had the chance to try their tea. I originally thought I could grab lunch here as well, but they only serve tea and tea snacks. They offer a tea set for NT$300/person, where they provide a tea and tea snacks for you. Or, you can also just order tea (sorry, I don't know the prices for just tea!). I opted for the tea set with oolong tea, and they provided me with everything I would need to prepare the tea myself. They show you once how to properly steep/prepare the tea, but do note, they go through it quickly. You get a pot of hot water they refill, so you can drink as much as you want. However, generally, you want to steep the same pot of leaves a couple of times before changing it out for fresh leaves.. but that still gives you way more than enough cups of tea to drink!

The design of this tea house inspired spirited away. That alone is worth checking out. Prices are a little steep for Taiwan standards but that is understandable due to the hype. We got cold tea as it was so hot outside so we could not experience the tea ceremony, but the tea was very flavourful and strong. The sweets that it came with were mediocre and nothing to write about. Overall, this is a good place to stop after hiking so much up and down Jiufen. It has a great view and picture worthy experience.

It was January and really foggy and cold when we came here, which added a dramatic effect on the place and made it such an enchanting experience. This area in Jiufen, Taiwan is said to be the place where Hayao Miyazaki got his idea for his masterpiece, Spirited Away, and this tea house served as the bath house in the film. So being a huge Miyazaki fan, I've really wanted to give this tea house a try and I'm glad I did! The place itself was worth it because it was very relaxing and has a really nice view. My sister and I had the Taiwanese traditional tea ceremony and I found it really cool since I've always been interested with different cultures, so it was a really fun experience. One of the highlights in our Jiufen trip!

Beautiful view. Disappointing service. There is a minimum amount each person in your party needs to order - they made that very clear multiple times while we were ordering. Not cool. Had the special. Tea was ok. Portion size of the included desserts did not match the photo. My sister and son had orange juice - tasted like old OJ concentrate for $5. Super expensive but it is a touristy area.

Tea set (300NT) They showed us how to brew the tea, which was a nice touch. The ambience was nice and relaxing after all the shopping we did at the old street. My friend has been wanting to come here since watching Spirited Away (yesterday).

Are you a fan of Spirited Away (the Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki)? If so, then you must visit Ah Mei's Tea House. Apparently, this place inspired the bath house in the movie! Because it's located in Jiufen, it rains most of the time. So, it's pretty much always misty and foggy, but gorgeous in a dreamy way. When you come, you must sit at a table near the window or sit outside, so you can take in the view. You come here for the view! You'll also enjoy tea and tea snacks. My family and I opted for the NT$300/person since we weren't too picky with the tea and it was probably the best deal. After you order, you can sit there as long as you like. They will keep refilling your pot with hot water, so you can drink endlessly while watching the fogs roll over the mountains. (39/100)

Fun experience to come here and do the Taiwanese tea ceremony. They gave us oolong tea and we got a lot of it and it came with little snacks that went well with the tea. A little expensive at NT300 but worth doing for the experience of it. Also it has a pretty view and is a relaxing place to be.