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08/12/09
Many thanks!!!
by Charlsey at Citysearch
I visited the store here at Crossroads this past Tuesday. The store was busy with several people both inside and sitting outside at the tables and chairs. Immediately upon entering the store, I was warmly greeted by Jenny. I stayed for about an hour doing tea tasting with two other customers and during that time I observed Jenny attending to the many customers coming in and out. Although she was the only person on staff that evening, she made us all feel as if we had her undivided attention. I wanted to say thank you for having such a wonderful person on your staff and to let you know she represents your business well. When it was time for me to go I purchased several teas, two tea cups, and a tea to go, all thanks to the excellent service and knowledge Jenny provided.
Many thanks,
08/03/09
Great Pleac for Teas
by Elaine888 at Citysearch
Thank you for letting me sit and read a book for 4 hours while it sizzled outside. And thank you for making a special latte. I also appreciate the fact that you don't add color to latte's -:) I love the service, the happy smiles and, of course, discovering wonderful teas at very quaint little shop with very knowledgeable staff.
06/22/09
Authentic Tea in Both Kent & Bellevue
by feyerjill at Citysearch
Xiu Xian Tea is located in both Bellevue & Kent. Citysearch really should put their Bellevue address on their website. The Bellevue place is in the Crossroads mall between Firenze/Guidos & Udopi Indian restaurant.
I've truly enjoyed getting to know the owners (like friendly neighbors than just business owners) and sipping tea, so many I can't count. It's like the Cheers place, where everyone knows your name, only it's tea.
My experience is similiar to others.
However, I wouldn't recommend going to Xiu Xian if you are in a hurry (easier in Kent than Bellevue). Check out their website: xiuxiantea (dot com) for more info.
- Pros: Relaxed atmosphere (lives up to its name), personable
- Cons: Not good place if you are rushed & just want tea to go
06/22/09
Best Darn Tea in Washington located in Bellevue and Kent
by mklump1 at Citysearch
Xiu Xian Tea is located in both Bellevue and Kent!
We do so love being greeted at Xiu Xian Tea that we must take a few minutes to sit down and enjoy the many teas, including sometimes the red teas, with all the wonderful people that happen to come by to try the teas as well before they buy.
We always tend to over stock our intended quota of tea to buy because of how we know these rare and wonderful loose leaf teas will make us feel at home.
Most especially wonderful, there is always a story to share about the teas and the ceremonies surrounding it.
So drink Xiu Xian loose leaf tea for the love of your health, and then share that gift of good health with others who have not for love of their good health as well in our fellow man!
Sincerely,
-Matthew James Klump (The Ku Ding Guy [6 or more thick heavy/bitter sticks])
- Pros: Excellent Atmosphere to Smell, Taste, and Try the Tea!
- Cons: No shortcommings found PERIOD.
06/12/09
A real thing
by Linymer at Citysearch
Good: As Tea becomes more popular, even as people sense that if one teashop is profitable another will be also, you will see advertisements; do not fall for gimmicks. Because Xiu Xian is authentic and every tea comes from China, while other shops disregard the quality issue out of necessity. Because the owners are frugal and control expenses, they can provide the best quality tea at a reasonable cost. For the customer it is a win-win situation that is rare in this world of fast foods and misconception.. Bad: The customer service is impressive. Improvements: nothing, they will surprize me.. Other: As I stated earlier, the tea is from China, they go there to get it, where most other shops buy from intermediaries that would give the best quality tea to the highest bidder, if they even check quality. Because the owners here go to pick out the actual tea, shipped in marked boxes, and you, the customer end up buying the best tea from each province in a country where the tea plant is grown and trimmed by people who understand quality.
- Pros: Bet tea in Town
- Cons: Non
