Taste Tea

By Jonathan Kauffman/Oct. 22, 2012 8:15 am EST

This tranquil tea shop is one of the best spots to read a book in Hayes Valley. Owner Vincent Fung serves tea gong fu style–short infusions in tiny cups–which best showcase his selection of Chinese oolongs. And Rebecca Cheung's macarons flavored with Dragonwell, chrysanthemum and pu erh teas are a revelation.