Afternoon Tea in Seoul, South Korea (Treeanon Cafe in Gangnam)

When exploring Seoul, a proper afternoon tea might not be on your list of top things to do - even when I happened upon Cafe Treeanon I was pleasantly surprised. Located in Gangnam, this adorable cafe serves a proper high tea that you would typically find in London. You can expect to be served an entire teapot of tea, delicious desserts to munch on, and a beautiful setting indoors and out, perfect for letting the day pass you by in a quieter part of Seoul.

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Planning Your Visit to Cafe Treeanon

According to Cafe Treeanon, you need to make a reservation in order to ensure you can have their Afternoon Tea. If you simply show up, they might not have everything they need to prepare it for you. If this is the case, you'll likely need to order from their al-a-carte menu. This is still a great option if you're looking for cute drinks and pastries, you just wont get the entire "Afternoon Tea" experience and 3 tier serving platter.

In order to make a reservation, you'll need to either message them on Instagram @cafe_treeanon or contact them through their NAVER listing. Parking in this area is very tight, especially since the cafe is hidden away in a little neighborhood, so I recommend taking the Suinbundang Line to Gangnam-gu Office Station, Exit 4 and then walking the approximately 1/2 mile from there to the cafe. Their "Afternoon Tea" Set is large enough for 2 people, so I recommend sharing.

My Favorite Activities in Seoul : 
- Full Day DMZ Tour from Seoul
- Lotte World Tower at Seoul Sky
​- Afternoon Tea on the Han River

Tea Experience Honest Review

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with Cafe Treeanon's Afternoon Tea experience! I'll be honest, even though I've had Afternoon Tea a number of times in London, I'm not too picky about the tea or pastries as long as they taste decent, and the ambience of the café is welcoming and peaceful. Beginning with tea, we had an incredible amount of options. From tea type, to what we wanted in it like sugar or milk, even boba pearls were an option. I went with a more traditional Earl Grey, and thought it went well with the pastries and snacks that were brought out. They gave us an entire teapot of tea, so there was plenty for the two of us.

The cafe itself was cute, both inside and out. The interior was decorated with various antiques and detailed tea pots, while the exterior felt exactly how you'd imagine a garden tea party. Our pastries came out on a three tier serving platter. We had a variety of macaroons, pastries, jams, breads, pudding, and even fruit to snack on with our tea. Even though it's not a very "Korean" experience, it was a really fun way to spend the afternoon and it's definitely a spot I would go back to.

Watch my Afternoon Tea Experience!

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Other Korea Blog Posts you might be interested in : 
-> Rent a Picnic in Seoul
-> Seoul's Best Cherry Blossoms
-> 19 Best Cafes in Seoul

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