Here in the UK we have a reputation as big tea drinkers, so it's not too hard to find a great place for a cup of tea in London. It's not only the English style of tea that we have here – there are plenty of global takes on the drink available, including warming spicy chai or green matcha. If you want to know about which places offer the best blends, we can help you find a delicious cup of tea London-wide. This is our guide to the best places for tea in London.
The best places for tea in London
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The best places for drinking tea in London
- Chai Guys – Choice of chai blends
- Twinings Tea Shop – Selling tea for hundreds of years
- Camden Tea Bar – Cosy market tea bar
- Tea House Theatre – Lively venue in Vauxhall
- Candella Tea Room – Traditional Kensington tea room
- Karak Chaii – Modern chai experts
- Mariage Frères – Fine Parisian tea
- The Drawing Room – High-end tea room
- My Cup of Tea – Tea tasting in Soho
- The Chinese Tea Company – Destination for Chinese tea
- Be-oom – A unique London tea house
- Kennington Lane Café – Down-to-earth local caff
- WA Café – Tea and Japanese bakes
- The Muffin Man – Long-standing local tea rooms
- Amala Chai – Colourful chaiwalas
- Mei Leaf Teahouse – Artisan blends
- Matcha Venture – A must for matcha lovers
- Tea and Tattle – Tranquil tea room
- Tab x Tab – Modern coffee shop
- Prufrock Coffee – Lots of tea choices
- Claridge's ArtSpace Café – Luxury hotel café
- How Matcha – So much matcha
- Little Tea House – Tea room with a twist
- Katsute100 – Intimate Japanese tea room
- Eggbreak – Tea for all tastes
- Yauatcha – Tea and dumplings
- Blackheath Tea Hut – Historic local tea hut for a nice cuppa
- Tea2You – Darjeeling specialists
The best places for drinking tea in London
Choice of chai blends
Chai Guys serve some of most authentic chai London has to offer. These modern spots offer a range of chai blends and at Chai Guys Covent Garden you can also shop for ceramics and tins of chai to sample at home. Drinks include an iced chai and you can grab a pastry whilst you're here too.
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Selling tea for hundreds of years
Twinings Tea Shop was founded in 1706, making it London's oldest tea shop. Visit the flagship store from the popular brand to discover an extensive collection of blends, tea accessories, and gifts. You can stop at the loose leaf bar to try some tea, with options ranging from the familiar to the more unusual. Masterclasses in tea are held here too.
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216 Strand, Temple
- Website • 020-735 335 11
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Cosy market tea bar
You can sample 100 diverse types of tea at Camden Tea Bar. This cosy spot also has a sister shop nearby where you can purchase eclectic teas to use at home. This relaxed tea house offers teas for every preference, whether you like a caffeine-free drink, strong fruit flavours, or a classic black tea.
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90-92 West Yard, Camden Market, Camden Town
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Lively venue in Vauxhall
Vauxhall's Tea House Theatre is a unique and lively venue. By day it's a cosy and bohemian tea room serving food and a large and varied selection of tea blends. Books, newspapers, and board games are available as you unwind with a drink. The venue has an on-site theatre and is host to a varied range of events and performances.
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139 Vauxhall Walk, Vauxhall/Lambeth
- Website • 020-720 745 85
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Traditional Kensington tea room
Based in Kensington, Candella Tea Room is a sought-after destination for tea drinkers. This traditional tea room serves brunch and afternoon tea, but you can also visit for a drink with a slice of cake. More than 30 different blends are available. The surroundings are timeless, with a baby grand piano in the corner giving the space character.
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34 Kensington Church St, Kensington
- Website • 020-793 741 61
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Modern chai experts
Modern chai specialist Karak Chaii is a must-visit destination for any chai lover. Various expertly brewed chai blends are on offer here, in addition to other hot and cold drinks. Indian-inspired food is also available. If you really can't get enough of chai, you can even try ice cream packed with those signature spicy flavours here.
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557 Kingsbury Rd, Brent 281 Neasden Ln, Brent 263A High St, Ealing 26C High St, Hounslow 95 The Broadway, Ealing 39 Broadway, EalingKarak Chaii Kingsbury
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Fine Parisian tea
Mariage Frères brings tea with a French twist to London. This Covent Garden venue features the largest wall of teas in the world. You can shop for blends to take home or have a premium cup of tea here, along with sweet and savoury bites infused with the ingredient. This grand and traditional store also houses a tea museum.
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38 King Street, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-783 618 54
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High-end tea room
Tea connoisseurs can't miss The Drawing Room at Brown's. This upscale tea room has a classic look and is popular for afternoon tea, but food is served all day. Accompanying the all-day dining menu is a considerable choice of teas, including seasonal blends. The venue is staffed by tea sommeliers who can help you choose.
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Brown's Hotel, 33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair
- Website • 020-749 360 20
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Tea tasting in Soho
Head to Soho and visit My Cup of Tea, where you can shop for fine teas or test them out at the tasting counter. This smart and upscale store specialises in premium teas and accessories. You can also learn more about your favourite drink by joining a tasting or blending experience in-store.
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5 Denman Pl, Soho
- Website • 020-728 722 55
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Destination for Chinese tea
Located in Portobello Road, The Chinese Tea Company is one of London's leading Chinese tea stockists. This place channels the essence of a Chinese tea shop, selling loose leaf blends and handcrafted accessories like cups and teapots. There's also an intimate tea house where you can try the shop's teas or join a tasting.
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Unit 14 Portobello Green, 281 Portobello Road, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-896 000 96
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A unique London tea house
Be-oom has the distinction of being the only Korean tea house in the capital. Visit the minimalist Exmouth Market site to sample natural and organic teas sourced from small sustainable farms in South Korea. The space is calming and there's a garden too. Alongside the broad choice of tea, you can try Korean-inspired desserts.
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27 Exmouth Market
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Down-to-earth local caff
If you prefer a down-to-earth cup of tea then Kennington Lane Café is for you. This low-key local café is honest and humble, known for the friendly and chatty service, delicious fry-ups, and the proper cups of tea served here. In fact, this place was rated the top place for tea and coffee in London in 2022.
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383 Kennington Ln, Vauxhall/Lambeth
- Website • 020-773 558 53
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Tea and Japanese bakes
Japanese patisserie WA Café combines French techniques with distinctive Japanese ingredients to produce unique fresh bread, cakes, and other treats. Bakes are available for takeaway and delivery, or you can sample them in the calm and minimalist café. Tea drinkers will find a broad selection of hot and iced drinks to choose from.
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5 New Row, Covent Garden 32 Haven Grn, Ealing 6 Thayer St, MaryleboneWA Café Covent Garden
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Long-standing local tea rooms
The Muffin Man Tea Shop opened in Kensington in 1962, making it the oldest tea shop in the area. The interiors here are homey and simple. Breakfast and lunch are available here, plus there's afternoon tea. You can also visit just for a hot drink. In addition to coffee, this café stocks a broad collection of teas, including attractive flowering varieties.
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12 Wrights Ln, Kensington
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Colourful chaiwalas
Grab a warming cup of some of London's tastiest chai from an authentic chaiwala - Amala Chai. These colourful stands can be found in various locations, serving drinks made from tea and spices sourced from small-scale and sustainable Indian farmers. Each cup served here combines chai traditions with a modern attitude.
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Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow/Waltham Forest Broadway Market, Hackney/Dalston West Handyside Canopy, King's Cross Victoria Park Road, Hackney King's Cross Square, Euston Road, Camden Town/King's CrossAmala Chai Lloyd Park Market
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Artisan blends
Mei Leaf Teahouse is a long-term fixture of Camden Town. This tea shop specialises in artisan single-batch tea. Check out the unique blends available and find something to drink at home, or have a refreshing cup of tea at the tea bar. There's an extensive menu of different blends, or you can opt for a tea flight if it's too hard to choose.
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99 Camden High St, Camden Town
- Website • 020-738 867 04
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A must for matcha lovers
Try out premium matcha sourced exclusively from Japan at Matcha Venture in East London. Matcha is a passion at this place and there are lots of ways that you can try it out. This friendly spot serves matcha lattes and iced drinks, as well as creative options like matcha slushies. Sweet baked goods are available.
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Upmarket Brick Lane Food Hall, Brick Ln, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
- Website • 078-280 324 71
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Tranquil tea room
Based at the renowned bookshop Arthur Probsthain, Tea and Tattle is an elegant and tranquil tea room decorated with elaborate Chinese wallpaper. Lots of customers visit for afternoon tea, but the extensive range of loose leaf teas available here mean it's ideal for a cuppa at any time. Scones, cakes, and sandwiches are also served.
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41 Great Russell St, Bloomsbury
- Website • 077-221 927 03
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Modern coffee shop
West London's Tab x Tab is popular for brunch, coffee, and cocktails, but tea drinkers aren't neglected here. There's a concise choice of black, green, and white teas on offer that's sure to inspire you, in addition to chai and matcha drinks. This is a modern venue with an industrial style and it welcomes remote workers.
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Westbourne House, 14-16 Westbourne Grove
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Lots of tea choices
Although Prufrock Coffee is run by a team of coffee experts, it still offers heaps of choice for those who prefer tea. As well as various black, green, and herbal blends, there are limited edition premium teas and stone-rolled teas. Breakfast, sandwiches, and pastries are also available at this cool minimalist café.
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23-25 Leather Ln, Holborn
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Luxury hotel café
Claridge's ArtSpace Café is the luxury hotel's first on-site café. This elegant space is complete with its own art gallery and has a patisserie counter as well as a menu of sweet and savoury signature delights. Hot and cold drinks are available, including a carefully sourced selection of sustainable premium teas. This includes the Claridge's signature blend.
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Claridge's, Brook's Mews, Mayfair
- Website • 020-740 964 24
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So much matcha
Whether you're after food or drinks, it's all about matcha at How Matcha. A huge range of hot and cold matcha drinks, including bubble teas, are available here, all prepared with ceremonial grade matcha sourced from Japan. Treats like cakes, cookies, and brownies are served too in a buzzy and contemporary environment.
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47 Blandford St, Marylebone
- Website • 0798-481 32 67
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Tea room with a twist
Whetstone is home to Little Tea House, a cute and contemporary local tea room. Afternoon tea is popular at this venue but food and drinks with an Asian touch are served too. Tea drinkers will discover numerous options including herbal teas and chai. Plenty of sweet snacks are served to go with a hot drink.
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1152 High Rd, Barnet
- Website • 075-654 873 55
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Intimate Japanese tea room
Japanese tea room and boutique Katsute100 has a few locations around the city. Visit to shop for Japanese loose leaf tea and tableware, as well as sake and Japanese whiskies. Alternatively, unwind in the intimate tea room with a refreshing cup of tea. Various types are served, including matcha. Pair your drink with a Japanese dessert like strawberry shortcake.
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147 Brick Ln, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets 100 Islington High St, Islington 19 Long Acre, Covent GardenKatsute100 Brick Lane
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Tea for all tastes
Breakfast restaurant Eggbreak will satisfy down-to-earth tea drinkers as well as the bougie ones. A wide range of teas are served at this on-trend eatery, from builder's tea in a mug to iced tea and a choice of fine loose leaf blends in a pot. The tea goes with the modern and global breakfast-focused food menu.
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30 Uxbridge Street, Kensington
- Website • 020-353 583 00
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Tea and dumplings
Yauatcha captures attention with its charming European-inspired patisserie, boasting meticulously created confections that blend Chinese traditions and ingredients. In the rear, you'll find a serene teahouse where you can relax with an extensive array of dim sum, accompanied by premium Chinese teas ranging from delicately perfumed white teas to robust, smoky oolongs.
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Broadgate, The City/City of London 15-17 Broadwick St, SohoYauatcha City
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Historic local tea hut for a nice cuppa
The Blackheath Tea Hut lives up to its straightforward name. Remarkably, this location has hosted a hut offering tea and hot meals for more than a hundred years, having survived wars and crashes in the meantime. A cherished fixture in the community, it provides a variety of hot food, including breakfast dishes and burgers, as well as strong cups of tea and other hot drinks. It counts celebrities like Jarvis Cocker and Jools Holland among its clientele.
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Goffers Rd, Greenwich
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Darjeeling specialists
Situated in Borough Market, Tea2You offers an exquisite selection of teas responsibly sourced from sustainable and ethically-run estates in India. While they're experts in premium Darjeeling tea, their shop boasts over seventy varieties of tea. Beyond selling loose-leaf teas, Tea2You is dedicated to enlightening customers about the nuances of tea, including its health benefits, correct brewing techniques, and much more.
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8 Southwark St, Southwark
- Website • 0791-080 97 40
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