Specialty · Chinatown
Vital Tea Leaf
on Chinatown, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Tea shop with tasting counter selling green, black, oolong and rare teas from China and Taiwan, plus herbs, ginseng and teapots. Has several Grant Ave storefronts; this is the north-end shop.
Hours
Daily 11am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Transamerica Pyramid (6 min walk) and Cable Car Barn and Power House (7 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The Portsmouth Square Garage and St. Mary's Square Garage are the practical places to park; no rates were posted on the pages checked. The California Street cable car stops on Grant Ave, and Muni stops at Stockton and Washington streets.
- Chinatown shops
- Grant Avenue shops generally open from about 10am or 11am until 6pm or 7pm daily, with some tea shops closed one weekday.
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Before you go
What are Vital Tea Leaf's hours?
Vital Tea Leaf is usually open Daily 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Vital Tea Leaf?
Vital Tea Leaf is at 1044 Grant Ave in Chinatown, San Francisco. It's near Transamerica Pyramid (6 min walk).
Where can I park near Vital Tea Leaf?
The closest option for Chinatown is The Portsmouth Square Garage and St. Mary's Square Garage are the practical places to park; no rates were posted on the pages checked. The California Street cable car stops on Grant Ave, and Muni stops at Stockton and Washington streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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