The 11th arrondissement has its bars, its pizzerias, its coffee shops. What it was missing was a proper tea house. MAISON LE TE, at 136 rue Saint-Maur, has filled that gap since opening. Not a classic English-style tea room with scones and doilies: a place where Taiwanese tea is at the center of everything, from the drinks menu to the signature tea-infused cocktails.
MAISON LE TE's tea menu looks nothing like what you find in the Oberkampf neighborhood. The teas come directly from Taiwanese producers selected by founder Hsuan-Hsuan Chang. High mountain Oolong with floral notes, Sun Moon Lake black tea, jasmine and osmanthus teas: these are terroir teas, not generic teabags. Each variety is brewed on-site at the right temperature and steeping time.
Bubble tea at MAISON LE TE is not just another line on a restaurant menu. It is a specialty in its own right, made with the same Taiwanese teas as the rest of the menu. Tapioca pearls are cooked fresh daily, the milk is fresh, and every drink is customizable: sugar level, milk choice, toppings. The bubble tea menu includes classic milk tea, creamy taro, matcha, and seasonal creations that rotate regularly.
What makes MAISON LE TE different from other tea rooms in the 11th is that you can also have lunch, brunch, and dinner here. Generous onigiris, slow-braised pork gua bao, composed plates, and tea cocktails make this a place where you come for the tea and stay for everything else. Brunch is available every day from 11am to 10:30pm, not just on weekends.
The restaurant is at 136 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris. The nearest metro stations are Goncourt (line 11, 5 minutes on foot) and Parmentier (line 3, 7 minutes). Bus lines 46 and 96 serve the area. MAISON LE TE is open every day from 11am to 10:30pm, no reservation needed.
To discover our second venue, Le Te at the Palais-Royal in the 1st arrondissement offers a more intimate tea house experience, with the same commitment to tea quality.
MAISON LE TÊ, at 136 rue Saint-Maur, is a Franco-Taiwanese tea house and restaurant in the 11th. It offers premium Taiwanese teas, artisan bubble tea, and a full menu with brunch, dishes, and tea cocktails. Open every day from 11am to 10:30pm.
MAISON LE TÊ serves Taiwanese teas sourced directly from producers in Taiwan: high mountain oolong, Sun Moon Lake black tea, jasmine and osmanthus teas. Each variety is brewed on-site at the right temperature and steeping time.
The restaurant is at 136 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris. The nearest metro stations are Goncourt (line 11, 5 minutes on foot) and Parmentier (line 3, 7 minutes). Bus lines 46 and 96 serve the area.
Yes, MAISON LE TÊ serves a Franco-Taiwanese brunch every day from 11am to 10:30pm, not just weekends. Onigiris, gua bao, composed plates, house pastries, and hot or cold drinks. Expect 15 to 25 euros per person.