KL’s Top 7 Tea Houses You NEED to Visit for an Unforgettable Experience!
With how busy my daily hustle in Kuala Lumpur gets, it’s nice to sit down and just enjoy a cup of tea, either alone or with loved ones. Fortunately, KL has various tea houses that don’t just offer a relaxing ambience but a good selection of tea and snacks as well!
Don’t get me wrong, I love hanging out in KL’s best cafes, but they can sometimes be too crowded due to recent trends. With tea houses, I feel like I’m not just getting a more peaceful experience—plus, it’s nice to mix it up from time to time.
With that said, consider me your source for today’s tea: where to find the best tea houses in Kuala Lumpur. Continue reading to learn more about these places and discover why they’re worthy additions to your must-visit places in the city!
Tannin Hill
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Address: 481, Jln Sultan Azlan Shah
Contact details: +60 16-617 8379
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $$
Tannin Hill offers a modern take on the traditional tea house with its sleek and minimalistic design and innovative dishes. The place also features warm lighting, allowing for a more relaxing ambience, especially when paired with the aroma of brewing tea from their bar.
Unless you’re a tea expert, you’ll most likely be unfamiliar with some of the variants they offer, which is part of the fun! One of their bestsellers is the warm Da Hong Pao, which is smooth and refreshing, leaving a floral note with a subtle hint of sweetness—the perfect meal-ender.
They also offer a fantastic selection of food, ranging from light to hearty options, to pair with their tea. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but as a sweet tooth, I have to recommend their buttery and crumbly scones, complete with delicious cream!
Pro tip:
If you’re looking for something more hearty to pair with your tea, we recommend getting the smoked duck rice bowl. Aside from the duck and rice, this dish comes with tons of fresh veggies!
Miss Ellie Tea House
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Address: 7, Jalan H 3, Taman Melawati
Contact details: +60 11-5991 0113
Operating hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Cost: $
Miss Ellie Tea House offers travellers a temporary shelter from the busy city, featuring a cosy and charming interior that will instantly make you feel at home. It’s Instaworthy as well, especially its pretty ceramic tea set, which is kept safe in a glass cabinet.
You’ll feel like you’re dining in your friend’s house, and it just so happens that their tea and food offerings hit close to home as well! Drink-wise, you can’t go wrong with their hot jasmine tea or brewed salted caramel cream coffee if you prefer something sweeter.
As for the food, you can choose from a wide array of sweet and savoury options. The best thing you can do is order their chicken parmigiana as your main and order their chocolate scones as dessert to hit two birds with one stone!
Pro tip:
If you’re visiting during summertime, we recommend ordering their strawberry soda to beat the heat!
Hi Tea Malaysia
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Address: Rooftop, 16th Floor, Kompleks Selangor
Contact details: +60 16-666 6121
Operating hours:
- Tuesday to Thursday: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Cost: $$
Hi Tea Malaysia lives up to its name because aside from serving afternoon or late evening tea and light meals, it’s located on a rooftop! This means that you can admire panoramic views of the KL skyline throughout your stay here.
It’s a total feast for the senses because as you’re admiring skyscrapers, you can treat your tastebuds to a selection of lunch sets, quick bites, and, of course, tea! This Chinese tea house offers over a hundred variations of this beverage, all of which are freshly brewed.
As for their snacks, we highly recommend their hot pots, which are bowls of tofu and pork slices, vegetables, and a hearty broth. Meanwhile, you can indulge in their crumbly scones to end your meal on a sweet note!
Pro tip:
You can also enrol in their workshops and training if you want to start your tea-making journey at home!
Lady Yi’s Tea House
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Address: Four Points by Sheraton, Level 7, 2
Contact details: +60 3-2035 7333
Operating hours: Daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: $$
If you’re looking for a fancy afternoon tea experience, then Lady Yi’s Tea House should be right up your alley! Located in one of Kuala Lumpur’s most lavish hotels, this spot will treat you to elegant interiors and one of the best views of the capital.
The same colourful appearance of their chairs and tainted glasses can be found on their tea sets, which consist of vibrant sandwiches and pastries. For instance, their Peranakan Affair set features chocolate laksa nut tarts, curry laksa croffle, tamarind prawn mantao, and more.
They also offer an impressive selection of tea, consisting of classics such as Earl Grey, English Breakfast, and chamomile. These hot teas pair great with their chiller items like the black sesame mousse, which we love for its amazing vanilla, lemon cur,d and light cream combination.
Pro tip:
You can also bring the flavours of their tea with you at home by getting their loose-leaf tea canister!
Tim’s Tea House Cafe
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Address: Urban Melawati, 342, 1, Lorong Kedah
Contact details: +60 12-362 1812
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: $$
Tim’s Tea House Cafe is the epitome of what you’ll most likely visualise when you think of tea houses with its striking blue facade, awning, and heavy curtains. It also features a massive window that allows for natural lighting to enter!
The serving of each meal and tea is also on brand, featuring multi-tiered towers of cupcakes, porcelain teapots, and cute cakes. Speaking of cakes, they’re impressively moist and don’t skimp out on ingredients—just look at their salted caramel macadamia cheesecake!
We also love their wide selection of tea and other beverages, as they can cater to different types of tastes. For instance, the new generation can enjoy the innovative strawberry matcha latte while the young at heart can opt for the traditional jasmine or chamomile.
Pro tip:
You can take the bus and depart at the AJ368 Komersial Taman Melawati station if you’re planning on commuting! This stop is located directly in front of Tim’s Tea House Cafe.
Tea+ @ The Gardens Mall
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Address: The Garden, Lot LG206, LG Floor
Contact details: +60 17-678 4131
Operating hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Cost: $
Tea+ is a Chinese tea house that offers one of the most impressive selections of home-brewed teas in Kuala Lumpur. For starters, they feature nitrogen-infused teas, which are creamier and silkier than your average tea—plus, they come in different flavours like oolong and honey!
If you prefer your tea the traditional way, you can also opt for one of their classic hot-brewed tea. They offer flavours like oolong, white, and green, but our favourite is the oolong because of its floral and toasty notes.
The place itself feels premium, thanks to its overall black and gold design. Plus, it helps that the dishes look straight out of a cooking show!
Pro tip:
You can also grab their signature tea flavours to go by getting their bottled series! Keep an eye out for their menu because they’ll sometimes add more flavours, like matcha, to this series.
Fong Lye Coffee & Teahouse – The Exchange TRX
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Address: Lot C-38.0, Plaza The Exchange TRX
Contact details: +60 3-3051 3788
Operating hours: Daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Cost: $$$
Fong Lye Coffee & Teahouse offers one of the most elegant interiors on this list, featuring a minimalistic, sleek, and modern design. With that said, you can expect the same fanciness with their food and drinks.
If I were a judge on Masterchef, this place would pass on presentation with flying colours. From the steamer of the chicken to the small plates of their desserts, every dish looks (and tastes) great!
The tea selection is quite varied as well, offering both hot and cold variations with flavours such as Taiwanese tea, oolong milk tea, etc.
Pro tip:
You can take the MRT and depart at the Tun Razak Exchange if you’re planning on commuting! It’s the cheapest and easiest way to get to TRX.