We get it, not everyone’s into coffee.
With speciality coffee houses dominating Singapore’s cafe scene, tea lovers are left scrambling for a peaceful spot to unwind. While most cafes do offer a selection of teas on their menu, let’s face it, why would you pay $6 for a bag of cheap tea dust?
Hence, for discerning cafe hoppers, we’ve compiled a list of the best tea cafes in Singapore to satisfy your cravings.
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1. Tea Room by Ki-setsu
The most serious gongfu cha experience in Singapore is hiding in plain sight at Orchard Plaza.
Ki-setsu’s private tea room on the seventh floor runs reservation-only sessions for two to five guests, using rare teas sourced directly from Bulang Mountain and Yiwu. A tea master guides each infusion, and the teaware is matched to the brew rather than picked for looks.
Sessions run about an hour at $68 per person — book ahead, slots go quickly.
Location: 150 Orchard Rd, #07-14, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841
Opening hours: By appointment — book via tearoom.com.sg
2. Inner Teahouse
One of the few teahouses in Singapore that treats its teas like a wine programme — sourced annually, in person.
Founder Jane Cai travels to Fujian each year to taste and select the harvest before a leaf reaches her tea house. Sessions are appointment-only on the third floor of a shophouse, guiding guests through three Fujian teas — white, black, and oolong — in teaware matched by craftsmen to each brew.
Monthly slots for tea tasting and appreciation sessions are posted on their website, and they fill up fast. But walk-ins are available too!
Location: 87B Keong Siak Rd, #03-00, Singapore 089170
Opening hours:
Monday: 1-6pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wed-Thu: 1-6pm
Fri-Sun: 12-7pm
3. Tian Fu Tea Room
You can get dim sum all over Singapore, but very few places let you pair it with a proper gongfu tea session.
Tian Fu Tea Room at PARKROYAL on Beach Road has run Singapore’s most approachable traditional Chinese tea programme since 2008. Over 30 varieties are brewed by in-house connoisseurs who walk you through each pour — a calm, considered process that pairs naturally with their handmade dim sum.
Location: 7500 Beach Rd, Singapore 199595 (PARKROYAL on Beach Road)
Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 10:30am-10:30pm
Sunday: Closed
4. SILK Tea Bar
Of course, there’d be a teahouse at Chinatown.
Silk Tea Bar specialises in showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese loose leaf teas in a relaxed, modern setting. Stripping away rigid rituals, it offers a zen-like space for slow, mindful tea appreciation.
Using low-mineral Australian spring water and elegant teaware, the bar serves accessible single-origin brews with simple tasting notes like Dancong oolong or caffeine-free chrysanthemum. Guests are encouraged to spend an hour exploring the flavours across multiple infusions for a full circle experience.
Location: 26A Sago St, Singapore 059021
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Wed: 11am-7.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-7.30pm
Fri-Sun: 11am-7.30pm
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5.Yixing Xuan Teahouse
Yixing Xuan Teahouse at Tanjong Pagar specialises in Chinese and Taiwanese teas, offering over 30 premium varieties for guests to explore. Settle in with a pot of freshly brewed tea, served in either traditional teaware or modern infuser mugs, and enjoy handmade dim sum alongside.
The teahouse creates a calm, inviting space where tea becomes a shared experience, guiding guests through a sensory journey that celebrates flavour, aroma, and the art of tea appreciation.
Location: 78 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088499
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-9.30pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm
6. Antea Social
Antea Social redefines the modern tea experience by blending tradition with innovation. They specialise in naturally scented oolongs, crafted without artificial flavouring using essential oils extracted from real fruits like peach skins.
Sourced directly from farmers, their teas are fresh, seasonal, and designed for multiple re-steeps. We recommend to try their best selling Lychee Oolong ($10) and Kyoho Grape Oolong ($10)
It’s also one of the best cafes at Jalan Besar.
Location: 9 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207528
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Fri: 11.30am-7pm
Saturday: 11.30am-10pm
Sunday: 11.30am-7pm
7. CAMELLIA 茗岩 Tea Bar
Camellia Tea Bar stands out for its specialisation in Wuyi rock tea, offering a premium selection of Chinese teas, including rare varieties like Meng Ding Yellow Bud and Stone Village raw pu erh.
Beyond its tea offerings, the bar enhances the experience with immersive workshops, where guests can learn the art of brewing six different types of Chinese tea, creating a hands-on and educational tea journey.
Location: 86 E Coast Rd, #01-08, Singapore 428788
Opening hours: 11am-7pm
8. Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard
Conrad Singapore Orchard’s Tea Lounge is probably home to one of the widest selections of tea in Singapore.
In addition to their signature Tea Lounge blend, tea lovers will be intrigued to learn about their unique blends that are inspired by local flavours.
Choose between a la carte orders, or to indulge in their afternoon tea sets.
Location: 1 Cuscaden Rd, Lobby Level, Singapore 249715
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 12-5pm
Sat-Sun: 12-2:15pm, 3-5:15pm
9. Arteastiq @ Mandarin Gallery
For an elevated tea experience go to Arteastiq Tea Lounge at Mandarin Gallery, which specialises in artisanal, handcrafted teas paired with gourmet brunch dishes, pasta, and decadent high-tea sets.
The lounge offers a carefully curated selection of over 70 in-house specialty teas, including various fruit, floral, and black teas and delightful treats. The high tea experience starts from $38 per pax.
Location: 333A Orchard Rd, #04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: 11am-10pm
10. Golden Seed
Golden Seed offers tea lovers a unique fusion of traditional tea artistry and modern elegance. The chic, minimalist space is designed for relaxation, connection, and hosting workshops.
Guests can explore a curated selection of premium teas and tea-ware, while enjoying exclusive events and a multi-sensory journey that celebrates the art of tea craftsmanship and community. Their premium curated tea includes Yun Nan Pu Er, Rock Tea, and Fu Ding White Tea.
Location: 9 Raffles Blvd, #01-71/72 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Opening hours: 11.30am-8.30pm
11. The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. ION Orchard
The 1872 Clipper Tea Co., Singapore’s oldest tea producer, is renowned for its rich heritage and diverse range of specialty teas. Their signatures includes Timeless Earl Grey ($5), Classic English Breakfast ($5), and their Traveller’s Series which is a collection of teas inspired by global destinations, such as Chelsea, Kowloon, 101, Shibuya, and Nuwara.
Their special Singapore’s edition includes teabags of unique flavours like Kaya Toast, Teh Tarik, Lychee by The Bay, and Gem of 1872, each priced at $19.
12. Tea Chapter
Tea Chapter is a historic teahouse housed in a restored pre-war shophouse, offering an authentic Chinese tea experience. Founded in 1989, it has become a renowned destination for tea enthusiasts and dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth II.
The teahouse offers a diverse selection of teas, including oolong, green, white, yellow, red, and floral varieties. Visitors can also participate in tea appreciation workshops to deepen their understanding of tea culture starting from $48 per person for 1.5 hours.
Location: 9 Neil Rd, Singapore 088808
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10.30pm
Sunday: 11am-9pm
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13. Enjoy Tea
Enjoy Tea is a Chinatown-based teahouse specialising in authentic Chinese teas, including green, white, yellow, red, turquoise, and black varieties.
Owner Michael Teo offers engaging tea appreciation sessions, emphasising the influence of teapot choice on flavour and aroma. Check out their offerings here.
Location: 32 Sago St, Singapore 059025
Opening hours: 11am-7pm
14. Incloud
Discover the first “floating water table” cafe in Singapore at Incloud, where a flowing stream runs through a communal table, complete with floating trays and misty smoke for a whimsical, rainforest-inspired tea experience.
This Chinese-style teahouse offers a blend tradition with wellness, featuring brews like White Beauty Set ($48) and Roasted Milk Tea Set ($28) infused with goji berries and red dates. For something different, the Trio Tea Set ($68) offers tea in three styles: pure, fruity, and fizzy, paired with delicate pastries and nuts for a refined treat.
Location: 74 Prinsep St, Singapore 188669
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11-3am
Saturday: 11-4am
Sunday: 11-3am
15. Hvala
If traditional Chinese teahouses feel like too much ceremony, Hvala is the Japanese counter-argument — quiet, precise, and worth the trip.
Hvala sources its matcha and hojicha directly from family-run farms in Japan, and the hand-whisked preparation shows in the cup. The CHIJMES flagship keeps things minimal: no playlists, no art-jammed walls — just ceremonial-grade tea and clean wooden interiors. The sencha options are underrated.
Location: 333 North Bridge Rd, #01-11, Singapore 188720 (CHIJMES)
Opening hours: 12-9:30pm daily
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16. Heytea
Heytea invented the cheese tea category, and the Singapore outpost delivers the original better than any of its imitators.
ION Orchard is the flagship and it’s where you’ll find the full menu — fresh-fruit teas, matcha builds, and the cheese foam the brand built its name on. The Mango Cheezo and Honey Peach Cheezo are the crowd favourites, but the Roasted Brown Bobo Milk Tea is the one to order if you’ve already heard the cheese foam pitch.
Location: Multiple location
17. Molly Tea
China’s biggest jasmine tea brand landed in Singapore in March 2026, and the queues formed from 8am on opening day.
Built around Mo Li — jasmine in Chinese — Molly Tea’s Orchard Central flagship gives the drinks a clean floral base that’s lighter than most boba chains. The Premium Jasmine Milk Tea ($5.20) is the bestseller worldwide and the right starting point. The pistachio range is Singapore-specific and worth the order.
Location: Multiple locations
18. Chagee
Chagee is what happens when a Chinese tea chain decides to compete on quality instead of price.
Where most chains sweeten everything into submission, Chagee leans into the tea — lighter sugar levels, traditional bases like biluochun and jasmine, and a preference for milk over syrup. The VivoCity flagship is the largest outlet in Singapore at over 4,000 square feet, and the menu holds up on a second visit better than most of its peers.
Location: Multiple locations
19. TWG Tea
Over 800 tea blends under one roof — Singapore’s luxury tea chain is the kind of place you bring someone who thinks they’ve tried everything.
TWG Tea has been Singapore’s most recognisable premium tea brand since 2008. The ION Orchard salon is a reliable anchor for an Orchard afternoon — full dine-in menu, high tea sets from $25, and a boutique stocked with everything from estate single-origins to the signature 1837 blend. Book ahead for the afternoon tea set.
Location: Multiple locations
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