
Fellow tea lover? Here’s where to get the best tea in Singapore...
Hands up if you’re a tea enthusiast! We may not be as common as coffee drinkers or as obsessed as bubble tea and matcha fans, but we sure can appreciate the fine art of tea. That’s why we’ve scoured the island high and low to bring you the best tea shops and brands in Singapore. Ready to curl up in your comfy spot with a cuppa? Here’s to an afternoon par-tea with the brews we love.
Best tea shops and brands in Singapore
1. Silk Tea Bar
If you’re looking for a place to zen out and catch up on your reading, Silk Tea Bar is the perfect cross between a cafe and a tea bar. First time visiting? We recommend making a reservation to enjoy a tea flight. You’ll be hosted by experts who will guide you through the process of understanding single-origin and high quality teas with a range of flavours.
Silk Tea Bar, 26A Sago Street, Singapore 059021
2. A Tea Grain

The team at A Tea Grain brings the experience of Taiwanese tea to Singapore. With the leaves sourced directly from family-run farms in different regions of Taiwan, the aim is for you to slow things down. Still figuring out the art of tea brewing? Simply click on the website and follow the tea brewing guide that takes you through a step-by-step process. If you’re not a fan of hot tea, try the cold brews (yes, even teas have cold brews). With less caffeine and more antioxidants, these drinks are perfect for a sweltering day to refresh your soul.
A Tea Grain, shop online
3. Teadora

We’re taking a second to appreciate how adorable the packaging is. Teadora is a distributor of a Japanese tea brand called Karel Capek, founded by tea blender and book artist Utako Yamada (that explains all the cute illustrations). Besides themed teas for Christmas and Halloween, you can find organic Chinese teas on Teadora’s website.
Teadora, shop online
4. Tea Bone Zen Mind
Created for both the casual tea drinker and the connoisseur, this tea house in Singapore is all about experiences in taste and smell. Its loose leaf tea selection includes blends like French rose buds and organic white peony. Or, if you prefer the convenience of tea bags, Tea Bone Zen Mind’s got you covered. Get your ready-to-steep teas in flavours like pineapple sencha, pu’er, or Earl Grey with hints of lavender or mint.
Tea Bone Zen Mind, 18 Jalan Lada Puteh, Singapore 228930
5. Antea Social

Take a sip. Slow down. Antea Social wants you to do just that with its teas that are sourced straight from tea makers (as much as possible). Its tea house in Singapore is a minimalistic dream, as are its tea blends, which focus on oolong concoctions including Kyoho grape, golden pomelo, lychee, rose, and passion fruit.
Antea Social, 9 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207528, or shop online
6. Pekoe & Imp

Excited to share a love for tea with fellow devotees, Pekoe & Imp hosts workshops for you to learn more about its single-origin range. Shop the assortment of green, yellow, oolong and white teas, with Taiwanese and organic Himalayan varieties in the mix.
Pekoe & Imp, available at Mr Farmer and Flagwhite, or shop online
7. Crafti

Obsessed with matcha? Or maybe hojicha? This tea shop specialises in both. You can get latte bottles sent to your doorstep or make them to your liking by ordering the different types of uji matcha or uji hojicha powder varieties. For the best of both worlds, splash out on the matcha whisk set so you can concoct barista-quality beverages at home.
Crafti, shop online
8. Pryce Tea
Focusing on Chinese teas, this brand brings premium brews like oolong, pu’er and tie guan yin to tea lovers everywhere. Whether you’re a fan of earthy, smoky, woody, citrusy or sweet taste profiles, you’ll find your preference here. Popular picks include Ginger Garden, Lychee Osmanthus and Vanda Miss Joaquim (named after Singapore’s national flower). Or try the Singapore Sling for a caffeine-free taste of our iconic cocktail without the alcohol.
Pryce Tea, 251 Pandan Loop, Singapore 128431, or shop online
9. Petale Tea

This one’s almost too pretty to sip. Singapore’s first blooming tea shop features hand-sewn tea balls that blossom into gorgeous flowers when they come into contact with water. Its beautiful organic Maofeng green teas are infused with dried flowers like jasmine, marigold, and carnation.
Petale Tea, available at multiple locations including The Green Collective
10. A.Muse Projects
We’re very fond of these handcrafted tea blends. Think aromatic varieties like Botanic Gardens (green and white tea, rose petals, lemongrass, elderflower) and Asian Sunset (white tea, jasmine and rose petals). Plus, booze- and coffee-inspired drinks like rose moscato, scotch and caramel macchiato teas. This creative tea brand in Singapore has definitely won over our hearts with its great brews. Psst: you can even create your own bespoke blend layered with a base and a sprinkle of botanicals.
A.Muse Projects, shop online
11. Kittea

Oh, cat-inspired tea blends, where have you been all our lives? Cat and tea lovers rejoice – we’ve got just the thing that combines your true loves. These unique tea blends take inspiration from cat breeds and their personalities to create beautiful flavours. We’re picking our favourites and tasting them as we go. Our picks include Calico, which has hints of strawberry and vanilla, and Chinese White (pure jasmine blossoms layered over green tea leaves).
Kittea, shop online
12. Teaspoon of Love
Run by a mother-daughter duo in Singapore, the online tea shop adores its pure teas and beautiful baked goods, which pair amazingly together. All single-origin teas are sourced directly from the farms and gardens of China and Sri Lanka. You can also stock up on gorgeous teaware with brass tea strainers, glass teapots and hand-painted porcelain tea sets in the selection.
Teaspoon of Love, shop online
13. Kindred Teas

Taking inspiration from travels, cultures and memorable moments shared over a cuppa, Kindred Teas puts out a fab range of brews. Besides beloved classics like Earl Grey and dong ding oolong, its selection includes goodies such as elder and cream black tea, rooibos orange, and pomegranate oolong.
Kindred Teas, shop online
14. Tea Chapter
Since 1989, Tea Chapter has been committed to the art of Chinese tea appreciation. It’s touted as the largest tea house in Singapore, with a collection of tea leaves and tea wares. Pop by the shophouse for a tranquil time surrounded by Chinese calligraphy and classical music, and shop teas to your heart’s content, with varieties like pu’er, oolong, green, black and floral brews.
Tea Chapter, 9 Neil Road, Singapore 088808, or shop online
15. Tily Tea

For tonic teas that walk the line between traditional Chinese herbs and florals, Tily Tea is your best bet. Made with natural ingredients (sans added flavourings or extracts) such as burdock root, goji berries, red dates, apple flower and snow chrysanthemum, each blend offers a pleasant sip. Try Morning Shine to boost your day with a sweet, spicy cup of ginseng and ginger, or wind down with Evening Calm and its relaxing mix of lavender, chamomile and longan.
Tily Tea, shop online
16. Pek Sin Choon
Forget your go-to Earl Grey and head down the traditional route with Chinese tea. Established in 1925, Pek Sin Choon is one of the oldest tea brands in Singapore. It’s also one of the few to retain the tradition of blending its own tea leaves (no artificial flavourings here!). Swing by to find premium grade tea leaves.
Pek Sin Choon, 36 Mosque Street, Singapore 059514, or shop online
17. T2 Tea

This fab Australian tea company offers a spectacular selection of terrific tea blends with names like Gorgeous Geisha, The Quiet Mind, and Jade Mountain. If you’re having trouble choosing a fave, we’ll have you know that bestsellers include French Earl Grey, Morning Sunshine and White Jasmine. The store also stocks beautiful, modern teaware like cups, teapots and other brewing tools and accessories, making this your pitstop for everything related to the wonderful world of tea.
T2 Tea, multiple locations including 313@Somerset and Suntec City, or shop online
18. Gryphon Tea Company
Gryphon’s origins go way back (almost a hundred years!) to a humble family-owned tea importer in Singapore. Then 2006 came around, and Gryphon Tea Company was born. Loyal fans will know and love its artisanal blends of black, fruit tisane, green, herbal and oolong teas. If you’re in love already, sign up for the subscription service to get teas delivered to your door each month.
Gryphon Tea Company, shop online
19. The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.

With a name that pays tribute to the clipper ships that brought tea to the furthest parts of the world, this family-run business boasts a vast selection of teas. You’ll find bestsellers like Blissful Berries, Earl Grey, Anti-Stress and Longan Paradise alongside a luxurious collection of alishan oolong, finest darjeeling, and milk oolong. Oh, and you can also stock up on teaware – because we all know one teapot is never enough!
The 1872 Clipper Tea Co., B4-07, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, or shop online
20. TWG Tea

Don’t be fooled by the posh English vibes. TWG (The Wellbeing Group) Tea is 100% Singaporean. Founded in 2008, its elegant stores and cafes islandwide spotlight a marvellous collection with hundreds of single-estate, fine harvest and exclusive tea blends from all over the globe. The brand also offers lovely teaware like tea tins, teapots, tea strainers, tea trays and more. Oh, and let’s not forget about its exquisite cake and macaron delicacies.
TWG Tea, multiple locations including Ion Orchard and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
21. Ette Tea
How about nasi lemak tea, you ask? This uncommon concoction by the tea brand in Singapore features a fragrant rice blend of houjicha with genmaicha, coconut flakes, dried pandan and dried chilli. Local influences have also resulted in quirky blends such as pandan chiffon (roasted green tea, pandan leaves, osmanthus blossoms). If you prefer the traditional stuff, loose leaf blends of oolong, pu’er, black, white and green teas are available too.
Ette Tea, #03-25, 333 Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 080333, or shop online
22. Newby Teas

London-based Newby Teas has made its way into posh places around the world, coming a long way from its origins as a passion project for the founder. This tea brand is a luxe find in Singapore, and its signatures include classics like Earl Grey and English Breakfast, alongside crowd favourites such as milk oolong and masala chai.
Newby Teas, shop online
23. Wang San Yang Tea Merchant
Popular among Chinese tea drinkers, Wang San Yang has been a reliable, authentic source of the good stuff for decades. Its tea leaves are carefully selected and purchased directly from tea plantations to retain their freshness and quality. Plus, the brand sells exquisite tea sets to complete your traditional tea drinking experience.
Wang San Yang Tea Merchant, #01-61, Hong Lim Complex, 531 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 050531
24. Tea Forte

Working with growers to curate indulgent tea blends, Tea Forte uses ingredients that represent less than 1% of all the teas in the world. From green to white to black, its brews take you along the taste journey from fruity and floral to citrusy and herbal. When you’re done browsing through the extensive selection, hop on over to the teaware section for polished teapots, cups, infusers and more.
Tea Forte, shop online
When you’re done shopping for tea in Singapore, enjoy your fresh brews!