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Tucked away on Guohua Street, Yüchüan Studio is easy to miss if you blink. Its unassuming façade opens onto a hidden gem: inside you feel not only the owner’s warmth but also her uncompromising professionalism about tea. Guided by a “kind to the earth” philosophy, everything sold here is made from natural, organic, local, and seasonal ingredients so guests can sip and bite without worry. The hibiscus-black tea and red-apple tea are off-menu favorites. Organic hibiscus grown by nearby farmers lifts the black tea’s fragrance into a sweet-sour, falling-in-love swirl, while the red-apple tea is brewed from whole apples, delivering fresh, honeyed notes that satisfy the pickiest palate. Hand-rolled black-sesame chocolates are another must; pair any of them with either tea for a perfect afternoon set. Must-try: Hibiscus Black Tea, Red-Apple Tea, Black-Sesame Chocolate