Länggass-Tee Bern

Länggass-Tee Bern

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Sebastian from Bern

Born and deeply rooted in the picturesque city of Bern, equipped with an insatiable curiosity for culture and culinary delights. Always searching for urban stories and tales - once as a history student, later as a journalist an now as a political advisor. Why Bern - Bern is known as the slowest city in the world, the music capital of Switzerland, it has the best urban swimming river I...
"Tea lovers, discover Tea Nirvana above Länggass-Tee in Bern. Climb the creaky stairs for a relaxed tea experience."

Attention tea aficionados: Tea Nirvana is waiting for you in Bern! And I don't necessarily mean the Länggass-Tee-shop at street level. Of course, the antique flair of the shop and the room filled with an intense aroma of hundreds of teas has its own charm. But the real Nirvana can be found one floor above.


On the first visit, it might take some courage to walk straight past the counter and climb the creaking winding staircase in the corner. There is no sign that allows you to do so, and the noise of your steps won’t be unnoticed. But believe me: it's meant this way!

On the top floor, you will always find many deeply relaxed people chatting and zipping tea. The family-run Länggasstee in the university neighbourhood has been an institution around Bern since the early 1980s. The tea collection is spectacular.

Personally, I'm more of a coffee type and just occasionally drop by for a cuppa. I always make sure to reserve my table ahead, especially for the popular high tea or breakfast sessions on weekends. If I have no reservation, I try my luck anyway. For spontaneous visitors, I recommend ordering the degustation set (4 teas of your choice for a very reasonable price) and some scones. Cheers.

Pro tip: If you are very serious about tea - ask for their rarities room, tea ceremonies, tea seminars or even tea travels to Asia.

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Bern Spotter Sebastian

Born and deeply rooted in the picturesque city of Bern, equipped with an insatiable curiosity for culture and culinary delights. Always searching for urban stories and tales - once as a history student, later as a journalist an now as a political advisor. Why Bern - Bern is known as the slowest city in the world, the music capital of Switzerland, it has the best urban swimming river I know, a giant anarchist culture temple in the middle of the city and – yes – it's a UNESCO World Heritage site. I find that quite impressive for a town of 140,000 people…

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Jul 4, 2024

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