Fook Ming Tong Tea Shop

Yes, I've been there once long ago (which means that I don't remember much about it, but since not many HK'ers post here I thought I would answer anyway). It struck me as a nice place to buy a gift because the packaging was fancy. I remember being impressed with their quality but also only bought a token amount because the prices were very high.

On subsequent trips I have bought tea at Ying Kee 719 Nathan Road, Mong Kok Tel: 2391 2388

which is a nice little place that sells tea in paper bags or reused tea cans. Also a tiny little place at the Temple Street Market (two blocks West of the Eaton Hotel, is all I can do to guide you there). If you want fancy packaging you can buy a little "silk" purse at the Market for a buck or two. I got very friendly receptions at these shops (in very broken English, of course, but that's fine). They seemed happy to see a Westerner.

Have fun. Eat lots of strange things.

Rick.

Ralf Schre> Hi group!

Hi Rick,

thanks a lot, i was off the net for a couple weeks and just came to read this. Actually I planned to mail-order there, maybe I should have mentioned this ;o)

Anyway, thanks again.

Ralf

I followed your advice when I was >Yes, I've been there once long ago (which means that I don't remember