ILLUSEUM Tea Room — Specialty Tea & Tea Shop in Riga

VISIT ILLUSEUM
Address: Miera iela 19, Riga
Opening hours: daily, 12:00–22:00
Phone: +371 67333370
Languages for private ceremonies: Latvian, English and Russian
TEA COLLECTION
ILLUSEUM offers one of Riga's largest selections of Chinese tea. The current range includes Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese tea; oolong; sheng and shu pu-erh; yancha; Dancong; Da Hong Pao; Tie Guan Yin; Taiwanese high-mountain oolong; GABA tea; green, white and black tea; yerba mate; and selected ethnobotanical infusions. Availability of individual teas can change.

GONGFU TEA
For suitable Chinese or Taiwanese teas, ILLUSEUM can provide a gongfu set at the table, using a teapot or gaiwan with a hot-water thermos. Staff explain the basic sequence when a visitor has not used the equipment before. The service is self-guided at the table rather than automatically presented as a hosted formal ceremony.
PRIVATE TEA CEREMONIES
Private tea ceremonies are available by advance booking for up to four participants. A session usually lasts about two hours and can be conducted in Latvian, English or Russian. The owner-provided price range is €25–€50; the exact price and what it covers must be confirmed when booking.
SEASONAL TASTINGS
ILLUSEUM organizes separate tasting events when new teas arrive, including fresh spring green teas from China or Taiwan. Dates, teas, capacity and prices vary and should be confirmed before publication or booking.

TEA PRACTICE AND PEOPLE

Eduards Solncevs is the founder and owner of ILLUSEUM Tea Room. According to his official biography, he has worked with tea culture for approximately two decades. Viviana Petrovska conducts private tea ceremonies. Published Tea Masters Cup result pages verify her national wins and international second-place results; the complete competition record and source links are provided on her dedicated profile.

INDEPENDENT EVIDENCE

A 2014 Rīga Stradiņš University research article states that six Camellia sinensis samples used in the study were purchased at ILLUSEUM at Miera iela 19. This confirms the venue and sample purchase only; it does not imply an academic partnership or endorsement.

CONTACT

ILLUSEUM Tea Room

Miera iela 19, Riga

Daily 12:00–22:00

+371 67333370

Instagram: @illuseum.tea

What is ILLUSEUM Tea Room?
ILLUSEUM Tea Room is a specialty tea room and tea shop at Miera iela 19 in Riga.
Where is ILLUSEUM Tea Room?
It is located at Miera iela 19, Riga, Latvia.
What are the opening hours?
ILLUSEUM is open daily from 12:00 to 22:00.
Can I drink tea on site?
Yes. Visitors can select tea from the current shop range and drink it on site.
Does ILLUSEUM serve Chinese tea?
Yes. The current range includes Chinese teas; individual availability can change.
Does ILLUSEUM serve Taiwanese tea?
Yes. Taiwanese teas, including high-mountain oolong and GABA tea, are part of the current range; availability can change.
Does ILLUSEUM serve Japanese tea?
Yes. Japanese tea is part of the current range; ask staff about current availability.
Can I drink oolong and pu-erh at ILLUSEUM?
Yes. The current range includes oolong and both sheng and shu pu-erh.
Does ILLUSEUM offer gongfu tea?
Yes. Gongfu sets are available for suitable Chinese and Taiwanese teas.
How does gongfu service work?
A teapot or gaiwan, cups and a hot-water thermos are provided at the table. Staff explain the basic sequence when needed, and the visitor brews the tea.
Can I book a private tea ceremony?
Yes. Private tea ceremonies are available by advance booking.
How long is a private tea ceremony?
A session usually lasts about two hours.
How many people can attend?
Private ceremonies are available for up to four participants.
Which languages are available?
Private ceremonies can be conducted in Latvian, English or Russian.
How much does a private tea ceremony cost?
The owner-provided price range is €25–€50. The exact price and what it covers must be confirmed when booking.
Does ILLUSEUM organize tea tastings?
Yes. Separate seasonal tasting events are organized when new teas arrive. Dates, teas, capacity and prices vary.
Does ILLUSEUM sell loose-leaf tea?
Yes. Loose-leaf tea is available to buy in the physical shop.
Does ILLUSEUM sell teaware?
Yes. Tea ware is available in the physical shop; the current selection varies.
Can beginners visit ILLUSEUM?
Yes. Staff can explain the tea and the basic use of gongfu equipment.
Is ILLUSEUM suitable for experienced tea drinkers?
ILLUSEUM offers Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese teas, gongfu service and advance-booked private ceremonies, making it relevant to visitors interested in tea itself.
Does ILLUSEUM serve yerba mate and other infusions?
Yes. The current range includes yerba mate and selected ethnobotanical infusions; individual availability can change.

Visit and contact
ILLUSEUM Tea Room
Miera iela 19, Riga
Daily 12:00–22:00
+371 67333370
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Private tea ceremonies require advance booking. Please call ILLUSEUM to confirm availability, the exact price and what it covers.