DAO House of Slow
Sunlight falling across the tea shelves at DAO

A quiet threshold in the city. Come for tea, stay for the pause.

DAO

House of Slow

The art of the pause.

01 / A slower rhythm

A space to return to your own pace.

Through thoughtfully sourced tea and coffee, meditation, objects and gatherings, DAO creates room for attention.

02 / Pause as practice

Stillness is not empty.

It is where perception sharpens. Where a cup of tea becomes a ritual and conversation becomes connection.

Our philosophy

An invitation

Breathe in.

Nothing is asked of you here. Stay for one full breath before you continue.

03 / At DAO

Three ways to slow.

01

Tea

A ceremony of water, leaf and attention.

02

Coffee

Carefully made, deliberately enjoyed.

03

Meditation

Guided space for presence and rest.

Coffee and tea served together on a tray at DAO

04 / Gatherings

Learn through the senses.

Coffee workshops, tea ceremonies and other intimate events invite us to meet familiar things anew.

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05 / For you & your team

A considered offering.

Commissioned

Tea blends

A bespoke tea composition shaped around your story, place or occasion.

For organisations

Courses & trainings

Shared practices that bring focus, sensory awareness and pause into working life.

06 / Opening hours

Come in.
Stay awhile.

Plan your visit
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00–18:00
WednesdayClosed — workshops only
Thursday11:00–18:00
Friday11:00–18:00
Saturday11:00–18:00
Sunday12:00–18:00