First Love Teahouse

The facade of the First Love Teahouse in Kaihui township, Changsha, Hunan province, is reminiscent of a bygone era. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The First Love Teahouse is a repurposed building from a rural supply and marketing cooperative, and so it perfectly encapsulates that rural feel. Dubbed "a teahouse grown on the farmland", its design is deeply rooted in the agrarian culture back in the 1980s. More than 600 vintage objects donated by local villagers are on display inside and out, such as aluminium water kettles, enamel tea mugs and bamboo baskets, turning the space into what its founder calls a "rural cultural living room".

What has hooked so many guests is the traditional and nostalgic atmosphere of the teahouse. Its decor all stems from a bygone era, a time when farming and family were the core of daily life. The tea, local specialties and lively performances have kept guests coming back for more despite the teahouse only opening in September 2025. Huagu Opera, or flower-drum opera, is a particular favorite when it hits the hall's main stage.

Customers pack the First Love Teahouse to watch a Huagu Opera show. [Photo provided to CHINA DAILY] 

Address: No. 30, Jiaoyang West Road, Kaihui Town, Changsha County

Source: China Daily