With roots tracing back to Kyoto in 1860, TSUJIRI brings over 160 years of Japanese tea tradition to downtown Montréal. Founded by tea master Riemon Tsuji—credited with perfecting the cultivation of gyokuro, Japan’s highest-grade green tea—the brand has long stood at the intersection of innovation and heritage. Its Crescent Street location functions as both a modern tearoom and a nod to Kyoto’s deep tea culture.

The menu goes far beyond a simple brew. Visitors can order matcha parfaits layered with jelly and red bean, soft-serve ice cream, pastries, hot and cold drinks, and savoury dishes like chasoba noodles and chazuke (tea-poured rice). Premium teas, including matcha, sencha, houjicha, and genmaicha, are also available to take home. Whether you’re after ceremonial-grade matcha or just a solid dessert, TSUJIRI Chaho serves as a quiet bridge between Montréal’s energy and Kyoto’s calm.