Viral Yokohama cafe tops teas with mini teapots with a clever smoldering secret [Photos]

Chazhong, a cafe located in Yokohama’s Chinatown, has been making waves with its innovative tea-serving method. Inside the food hall Koi Koi Yokocho, Chazhong offers a unique twist to traditional milk teas by topping cups with miniature teapots. These teapots, available in brown or red, are filled with water and dry ice, creating a mesmerizing effect of steam or smoke rising from the lid.

The steam lasts for approximately two minutes, allowing customers to capture the perfect photo before taking a sip. Chazhong's menu features various Chinese teas, including oolong, white, and pu’er teas. While customers can customize their order by selecting size, amount of sugar, and whether the tea is hot or cold, the teapot topping adds a distinctive charm to the experience.

One visitor, Yayoi Saginomiya, enjoyed the hot, unsweetened Tieguanyin Tea, which she found smooth and clean. However, she wished she had chosen a cold, sugary tea for the warm day she visited. The teapot lids, once taken home, make for a charming keepsake.