Flagstaff House Tea Gallery in Hong Kong Park (Admiralty MTR exit C1) houses Hong Kong's most comprehensive exhibition of traditional Chinese tea culture, including demonstrations of Song dynasty brewing methods using authentic Ming and Qing dynasty teaware. The museum-quality collection includes 600 teapots, some dating to the Tang dynasty, with detailed explanations of regional brewing traditions.

Free guided tours on weekends include proper gong fu cha ceremonies where you learn the historical significance behind each step — Water temperature for different oolong varieties, the spiritual aspects of tea meditation in Buddhist temples, and how British colonial influence changed Hong Kong's tea drinking patterns. Much more educational than tourist tea houses that skip the cultural context for quick tastings.

The gallery operates Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm with free admission. The setting inside a 1844 colonial building adds historical context about how British and Chinese tea cultures merged in Hong Kong. Perfect introduction before visiting traditional tea shops in Sheung Wan or Central.