A Tea Bar in Vilnius: What You Can Discover at Yugen Tea
Tea is increasingly becoming one of many beverage options. A cup of black or green tea at a café, a matcha latte on the way to work, or tea after lunch. However, the world of tea is much broader—it encompasses different varieties, places of origin, flavors, brewing methods, and ways to pair it with food.
That is precisely why there are places where tea becomes not just another item on the menu, but the main attraction.
Yugen Tea, a tea bar and studio in Vilnius, is a unique place in Lithuania and Northern Europe where you can not only drink tea but also experience it. Whether you already know a lot about tea or have mostly stuck to one familiar flavor until now, here you can start with the simplest thing: choosing whatever seems most interesting that day.
More than 30 teas on a single menu
The main menu at Yugen Tea features more than 30 tea options. From Japanese green teas, such as sencha and gyokuro, to roasted hojicha, whiskey barrel-smoked tea, various types of matcha, and other teas.
Each one has its own character. Some are fresh and herbal, while others are sweeter, toasty, intense, or have a pronounced umami flavor.
The menu is also regularly updated with seasonal teas and beverages. The seasonal menu changes with the seasons, so you can discover new flavors and combinations every time you visit.
Tea and Chocolate – Unexpected Flavor Discoveries
Tea can be enjoyed on its own, but it can also be part of an interesting flavor combination.
At Yugen Tea, we offer a selection of teas and handmade chocolates that let you experience how different flavors can complement each other. One combination may bring out the sweetness of the tea, while another may highlight its roasted or fruity notes.
We also create pairings of tea and desserts. Here, tea isn’t just a drink to accompany dessert, but an integral part of the overall taste experience.
For those who want to try more—a self-guided tea tasting
If this is your first visit and you’re having trouble choosing a single tea, or if you simply want to compare different flavors, you can opt for a self-guided tea tasting.
This is an opportunity to sample several different teas during a single visit and get to know their flavors. The tasting allows you to take your time discovering how the teas differ and perhaps find a new favorite flavor.
You don’t need to know much about tea beforehand. Sometimes the best way to get to know it is simply to taste it.
Tea Tastings and Educational Sessions with a Tea Sommelier
For those who want to explore the world of tea in greater depth, Yugen Tea also organizes various tea tastings and educational events.
They are led by Giedrė Prievelytė, founder of Yugen Tea and a tea sommelier. During the tastings, participants can learn more about different teas, their origins, production, flavors, and brewing methods.
This isn’t just an opportunity to sample a few teas, but also to learn more about what lies behind each cup.
It is important to note that advance registration is required for these tastings.
A visit to a tea bar doesn’t necessarily end with the last sip
The Yugen Tea tea bar and studio is also a place where you can purchase a variety of teas to enjoy at home. If you find a tea you like during your visit, you can buy it and continue enjoying it at home.
Here you can also find tea sets, gifts, and handmade tableware and accessories for making tea. This allows you to extend your tea experience beyond the tea bar—discover your favorite brewing methods and create your own little tea ritual at home.
A place where you’ll discover tea in your own way
For some, a visit to a tea bar starts with a matcha latte; others stop by to try Japanese teas they’ve never tasted before, to pick out some tea for home, or to find a gift. Still others come for a tasting and discover for the first time just how many different flavors tea can have. It’s always a pleasure to meet tea lovers from other countries who want to explore the Yugen Tea collection. At the Yugen Tea tea bar and studio, we warmly welcome everyone and help you choose the perfect option!
So, if you’re looking for a unique spot in Vilnius where tea is more than just one of the options on the menu, we invite you to stop by the Yugen Tea bar and studio.
You might discover a new tea. Or perhaps a whole new way to enjoy it.
Yugen Tea,
24 Užupio St., Vilnius