Despite its name, Antea Social provides a cosy and tranquil space where you can relax and catch up with friends over a cup of tea. Bringing together old and new traditions, their signature is the Oolong collection which is primarily fruit and floral-based, and uses a special tea-making method that involves a two-month-long drying process. You’ll also find green, black, pu erh, and even caffeine-fr...

This quaint tea bar in Katong specialises in Wuyi rock tea, a loose-leaf oolong that hails from the Wuyi Mountain ranges and was once employed as an imperial tribute. You’ll also find a variety of interesting teas such as a yellow Meng Ding Yellow Bud tea that’s wrapped in straw paper, to a Stone Village raw pu-er that exudes honey and rock sugar. You can expect the leaves here to be of unparallel...

In case you didn’t know, there’s a Chinese opera theatre in Singapore which contains a teahouse where patrons can enjoy their tea to live professional showcases! Bask in the cosy tea spaces which are reminiscent of the mid-90s era and take time to learn and appreciate a part of Chinese culture and history that we rarely come into contact with. Take the chance to get up close and personal with the...

At this zen teahouse, take a break from the hustle and bustle of Chinatown and enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Chinese tea at Enjoy Tea. A tea appreciation session here runs for roughly 90 minutes, but it’ll go by in a flash with owner Michael Teo sharing his detailed know-how on tea and tea culture. You’ll learn that even the pot itself can affect the taste, aroma, and smokiness of the tea! Addr...

While many teahouses focus on tea appreciation, Hvala appeals to all with their premium quality matcha leaves that are all imported from Japan. Their signature Matcha Latte is a must-try, however, there are also all kinds of Japanese desserts and beverages to try, including cakes, mochi, waffles, pastries, gelato and coffee. Hvala also offers customers a chance to appreciate tea through their very...

With nearly a century of heritage, Pek Sin Choon is the oldest tea merchant on this list. They’re known for being the suppliers to almost all the bak kut teh stores in Singapore, and have over 100 varieties of tea available. Each order is packed by hand in traditional paper, which you can purchase and bring home. You can also arrange for a tea-tasting session to learn more about Nanyang teas! A...

Nestled along the streets of Joo Chiat, Phoenix Hill Tea Merchant offers an intimate tea appreciation space filled with heritage pieces. Unlike other teahouses that import their tea, Phoenix Hill Tea Merchant has their very own tea plantation located at Phoenix Hill in Guangdong. A family-owned business, they specialise in traditional oolong, and every step of the process is monitored from the gro...

San Yuan Tea House was started from an appreciation of authentic Chinese tea and a desire to share the art and culture. Sourcing for teas to impress and pots that brew teas better, brewing methods, storage methods or anything that might affect the tea is experimented with here. From Pr Er to special grade Long Jing, all the teas here have their own unique character. Address: 321B Jln Besar, Sin...

Tucked away in a row of unassuming shophouses in Chinatown is SILK Tea Bar, it’s all about appreciating the flavours of loose-leaf Chinese teas here. They constantly change up their menu, so you can look forward to trying different types of brews each time you’re here! Enjoy your tea in two ways: Session Brews, featuring progressive brews of your choice of tea, or Single Brews where you get a glas...

What was once the home of wealthy Straits Chinese merchants has since been transformed into an appointment-only tea house. Tea Bone Zen Mind prides itself on fine quality Chinese, Japanese and English teas. Book a tea sampling session to enjoy a unique omakase-style tea pairing, then visit the gallery to view the exclusive, collectible wares on display. If you’re a tea connoisseur, the tea studio...