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Basao Tea is located between Moon and Sun streets within the Star Street Precinct. Formerly the site of Hong Kong’s first electric plant, the streets were named for heavenly sources of light. Based on this discovery, interior design studio Building Narrative has incorporated a series of windows along the lane next to the cafe, with varying sizes and transparencies.

During the day, the windows would permit views that correspond to steps along the tea process from selecting and brewing through tasting. Modern furniture pieces with light footprint from Menu and Frama have been specified from us to accentuate the space’s light ambiance through placing wooden-accent pieces such as the Adam Stool by Frama and the light WM String Lounge Chair by MENU for an airy appearance.

— Photography by Derek Chien