Old Shanghai — the Bund

Brand Philosophy & Journey

Tea being poured into a porcelain cup at YULIAN HOUSE

Our Philosophy

Drawing on the rich traditions of Chinese tea culture, YULIAN HOUSE offers a fresh take on the modern tea house.

Every cup is rooted in terroir and shaped by craft. Thoughtful pairings, carefully chosen ingredients, warm hospitality, and beautifully designed spaces bring the experience to life.

We call it CHA — the Chinese word for tea, reimagined as a full sensory experience.

This is YULIAN HOUSE.
Where CHA becomes an experience.

YULIAN HOUSE interior with tea tins and a curved counter

Our Heritage

Shanghai’s tea house heritage was shaped at the meeting point of East and West, where time-honored customs found new expression.

Chinese tea was served alongside Western pastries. Conversations unfolded over tea, and tea houses became part of the city’s everyday rhythm—welcoming places where culture, hospitality, and human connection came together.

YULIAN HOUSE carries this legacy forward, reimagining the spirit of the Shanghai tea house for today.

A Modern CHA House—and a new way to experience CHA.