Culture By the Cup

For a taste of modern Beijing, head to the Green T. House. Originally published in the Discovery Magazine in February 2007.

Beijing’s renowned musician, artist, master chef and trendsetter JinR has brought her unique Green T. House concept to Hong Kong. “Green T. House presents an authentic Chinese experience, but in a way that you’ve never imagined,” explains JinR.

Taking up a large slice of Hong Kong’s chic Cyberport, Green T. House Hong Kong comprises a contemporary Chinese restaurant, gallery and cultural venue designed to revitalize the senses and soothe the spirit. Like its namesake in Beijing, it draws on the tradition of the teahouse as a social gathering place and the centre of Chinese cluture and culinary heritage, mixing them with energizing elements of “New China” art and music, fused with JinR’s unique sense of style and culinary vision.

“We chose Cyberport because it is one of the few places in Hong Kong that really gives people a sense of getting away from it all – with a serene environment and natural harbour views while still being only 15 minutes from Central,” says JinR. “It fits well with our concept at Green T. House concept to transport our guests both physically and spiritually into a space that inspires them.”

Green T House Hong Kong will also act as a gallery space and will stage cultural events and performances ranging from the traditional to be avant-garde and encompassing tea tasting, modern dance performances and discussions exploring various aspects of the arts at Green T. House Hong Kong.

Leading American-Chinese chef Alan Yu, who has worked in the kitchens of some of the world’s top chefs, heads up the kitchen and creates an inspired version of “new China” cuisine that is tailor-made for Hong Kong’s cosmopolitan dining scene. Dining is by prior appointment only at Green T. House Hong Kong, so don’t forget to book! Telephone for the Green T. House Hong Kong teahouse is +852 2989 603.,