Hugh Jackman opens tea shop to benefit charity

Hugh Jackman, star of 'X-men' and 'Real Steel', has opened a quaint tea shop in New York.

The Australian opened the store called Laughing Man Coffee and Tea to help benefit the charity of the same name.

He even served tea to his young fans who gathered outside the store to greet the actor.

Hugh looked dashing in a black leather jacket and black sunglasses.

Proceeds from the tea shop will be donated to the Laughing Man charity, founded by the actor and his friends Barry and David Steingard.

The 43-year-old has said of the charity: "'I met a man who changed the way I looked at the world.

"As Dukale and I planted coffee trees together, I began to see the potential for one man's hard work to transform an entire community."

He added that this inspired him to launch the charity, which will build partnerships around the world and donate the profits to farmers in poor countries.

Hugh will be appearing in 'Snow Flower and The Secret Fan', 'Butter' and 'The Wolverine' over 2011 and 2012.