Haas and Haas
Photo Gallery:
Colonial Teahouse
1010 Wien, Karntnerring 9-13
Ringstrassen-Galerien
Tel. 512 68 17
1010 Wien, Karntnerring 9-13
Ringstrassen-Galerien
Tel. 512 68 17
Teehaus
1010 Wien,
Stephansplatz 4
Tel. 512 26 66
1010 Wien,
Stephansplatz 4
Tel. 512 26 66
Prior to my arrival in Vienna, I was quite disappointed for
not being able to find a traditional teahouse in the city to pay
a visit. However, a friend referred me to Haas & Haas, and
my findings made my entire trip worthwhile.
Situated right in the very heart of Vienna, Austria behind
St. Stephan's Cathedral is the teahouse, merchant
containing an extraordinary variety of specialty teas and
exclusive gourmet products: coffee, jams chocolates, tea
equipment and other delicious specialties. However, what
makes this place even more significant is the ability to taste
the products right next door in the adjoining tearoom and
beautiful inner-courtyard garden. The building has been
renovated from its historical structure as the headquarters of
the Teutonic Order, while the courtyard contains a small
concert hall and frescoed walls, where it is said that
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself performed. It's a
refreshing experience to be able to sit in the tranquil
atmosphere of the garden, while just outside the building, the
hectic hustle and bustle of Vienna takes place.
More than two hundred teas, as well as other Haas & Haas
creations, fulfill every tea lover's wish when having afternoon
tea in the teahouse. The colorful and appealing menu
consists of all types of food, from sandwiches and soups to
pastries, tarts, and of course, the afternoon tea selections.
Customers may choose from the English Muffins - a basic
collection of tea cakes and petit fours, the Small Afternoon
tea - a pot of tea, tea sandwiches, cakes, and petit fours, and
the elegant Belgravia Tea- champagne, strawberries,
sandwiches, tea cakes, and petit fours. The Belgravia Tea
was actually inspired by the famous Lanesborough Hotel in
London, England - a favorite location of mine for having
afternoon tea.
However, what made my experience at Haas&Haas most
memorable was my opportunity to sit down and talk with
Mrs. Haas herself! I was awestruck by the lovely woman,
whose strong passion for tea has brought her to exotic
locations, such as Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and other parts of
China to sample and learn more about the exquisite types of
teas around the world. Mrs. Haas taught me so much about
the industry - like the fact that yellow tea is the rarest tea in
the world, not white tea, which I had believed was the rarest
prior to our meeting. Her enthusiasm and extensive
knowledge of tea led me to both respect and admire her
being.
I am convinced that going to Austria without paying a visit to
Haas&Haas in the "Deutscher Orden" would be very
unwise. Make sure to look through the store and also set
aside enought time to have a relaxing afternoon tea
experience. Live piano music is soothing accompaniment in
the newly opened location next to the Opera House. Either
place would be an escape experience in a country where
espresso dominates.
not being able to find a traditional teahouse in the city to pay
a visit. However, a friend referred me to Haas & Haas, and
my findings made my entire trip worthwhile.
Situated right in the very heart of Vienna, Austria behind
St. Stephan's Cathedral is the teahouse, merchant
containing an extraordinary variety of specialty teas and
exclusive gourmet products: coffee, jams chocolates, tea
equipment and other delicious specialties. However, what
makes this place even more significant is the ability to taste
the products right next door in the adjoining tearoom and
beautiful inner-courtyard garden. The building has been
renovated from its historical structure as the headquarters of
the Teutonic Order, while the courtyard contains a small
concert hall and frescoed walls, where it is said that
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself performed. It's a
refreshing experience to be able to sit in the tranquil
atmosphere of the garden, while just outside the building, the
hectic hustle and bustle of Vienna takes place.
More than two hundred teas, as well as other Haas & Haas
creations, fulfill every tea lover's wish when having afternoon
tea in the teahouse. The colorful and appealing menu
consists of all types of food, from sandwiches and soups to
pastries, tarts, and of course, the afternoon tea selections.
Customers may choose from the English Muffins - a basic
collection of tea cakes and petit fours, the Small Afternoon
tea - a pot of tea, tea sandwiches, cakes, and petit fours, and
the elegant Belgravia Tea- champagne, strawberries,
sandwiches, tea cakes, and petit fours. The Belgravia Tea
was actually inspired by the famous Lanesborough Hotel in
London, England - a favorite location of mine for having
afternoon tea.
However, what made my experience at Haas&Haas most
memorable was my opportunity to sit down and talk with
Mrs. Haas herself! I was awestruck by the lovely woman,
whose strong passion for tea has brought her to exotic
locations, such as Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and other parts of
China to sample and learn more about the exquisite types of
teas around the world. Mrs. Haas taught me so much about
the industry - like the fact that yellow tea is the rarest tea in
the world, not white tea, which I had believed was the rarest
prior to our meeting. Her enthusiasm and extensive
knowledge of tea led me to both respect and admire her
being.
I am convinced that going to Austria without paying a visit to
Haas&Haas in the "Deutscher Orden" would be very
unwise. Make sure to look through the store and also set
aside enought time to have a relaxing afternoon tea
experience. Live piano music is soothing accompaniment in
the newly opened location next to the Opera House. Either
place would be an escape experience in a country where
espresso dominates.