Since 2014, UMAMI has been a place where tea is not just served, but lived. Our teahouse in Cham combines warm hospitality, refined design, and a carefully curated selection of teas and homemade delicacies.
We invite you into a world of tranquility, indulgence, and timeless rituals.
We select our teas with care. Each tea is brewed by our trained team at the perfect temperature and for the exact number of seconds, ensuring its origin and character are preserved.
Warm scones with clotted cream and jam
Our kitchen is intentionally kept small. Everything is prepared fresh and homemade, including our well-known scones, served warm with clotted cream and jam.
Reservations are not required for scones.
Afternoon Tea
Our Afternoon Tea is freshly prepared and homemade. It includes a selection of small savory and sweet treats, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as three different types of tea.
We offer two options: Royal and Imperial. Both are identical in content, with the Imperial option additionally served with a glass of champagne.
Royal – CHF 55 Imperial – CHF 65
Homemade cakes and delicious snacks
Our cakes and snacks, including our famous Earl sandwiches, are freshly prepared and homemade every day.
Our selection changes regularly and includes both sweet and savory treats.
Gluten-free cakes are also available.
Carefully prepared breakfast tiers
Our breakfast tiers are freshly prepared and homemade. They include a selection of cheese, cold cuts and bread, jam and butter, yogurt with granola, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh and dried fruits. We serve them with a choice of three different teas, water, and orange juice.
The offer is all-you-can-eat – CHF 36 / person.
We kindly request a reservation.
UMAMI Tea Shop
All of our teas are available in our tea shop. In addition, we carry a selection of accessories, including tea bowls, matcha bowls, and other utensils for preparing tea.
Celebrate with Umami
A quiet, special moment.
BABY SHOWER
Our baby shower afternoon tea includes a selection of sweet and savory bites, scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as a choice of teas. Additional cake is available upon request.
You are welcome to bring your own decorations, such as balloons; we provide subtle basic decorations.
It's simple. Take the train to Cham SBB station. From there, it is exactly a 3-minute walk to UMAMI. Alternatively, take the bus to the Cham Gemeindehaus stop. UMAMI is located directly opposite.
Do you serve coffee?
No. We are a tea house. :) With over 100 different teas and infusions, you are sure to find something that suits your taste. PS: We also have champagne, wine, and beer.
Can I reserve UMAMI for private parties?
Yes. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, or corporate event – we look forward to planning this special day with you. Please get in touch with us.
When are you open?
We are open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can browse our online shop around the clock.
Are there any parking spaces nearby?
Yes. You can find parking spaces at Rigiplatz or in the Mandelhof parking garage, which is located directly below the teahouse.
I use a wheelchair. Do you have a wheelchair lift?
Yes, our wheelchair lift can be accessed via the front entrance. Please note that, unfortunately, the restrooms are only accessible via a flight of stairs.
Do I need a reservation for scones?
No. If you would like to enjoy our homemade scones with clotted cream and jam, you do not need a reservation for this.
Do I need a reservation for breakfast?
Yes. Our breakfast tiered stand is freshly prepared for you. We therefore kindly ask you to make a reservation.
Do I need a reservation for the afternoon tea?
Yes. Our afternoon tea is prepared fresh for you and is time-consuming. We therefore kindly ask you to reserve it with us in advance.
I am a vegetarian. Do you have any vegetarian options?
Yes. We generally offer at least one vegetarian lunch menu. For a vegetarian afternoon tea or a vegetarian breakfast tiered stand, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare everything accordingly for your experience.
I follow a vegan diet. Do you have any options?
Vegetarian options are always available. For vegan requests, please let us know in advance so that we can gladly prepare a vegan cake for you.
I am gluten intolerant. Do you have any gluten-free options?
Yes. As a rule, we bake 1-2 cakes daily.
If you would like a gluten-free breakfast or a gluten-free afternoon tea, we kindly ask that you order these in advance.
Please be aware that the selection of bread is limited for gluten-free options.
I would like to organize a baby shower for my friend. Do you offer something like that?
Yes, we offer a baby shower afternoon tea. This can be supplemented with an additional cake upon request. You are welcome to bring personal decorations such as balloons or small details. We provide a subtle basic decoration.
The price is CHF 55 per person.
Can I share an afternoon tea / a breakfast tiered stand?
Sharing is a wonderful thing.
Nevertheless, for both our Afternoon Tea and our Z’Morge tiered stands, our prices are always per person.
With Afternoon Tea, the experience is the priority. Each person receives a carefully curated selection of finger foods, scones, and tea that are deliberately balanced with one another.
Our Z’Morge tiered stands are also designed as an individual offering and are served per person. This ensures that the quantity, selection, and replenishment service remain balanced for all guests.
I have a child. How much do they pay for breakfast?
Children up to the age of 11 pay CHF 1 per year of age. From the age of 12, the full price is charged.
Are dogs allowed?
Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs inside our premises as we work with open food and store tea. This is required by law.
Dogs are nonetheless welcome here: They are more than welcome to join you on our terrace, where they will, of course, receive fresh water.
