For our desi souls, chai is an emotion, sure. But for Hyderabadis, chai runs in their veins. Conversations, bonds, days and nights are incomplete without strong cups of tea. Monsoon or not, the par-TEA never stops here and we get that. Beyond your favourite tapris, here are the best tea rooms and cafes in Hyderabad that ace specialty and artisanal brews.
Fancy Some Tea? Head To These Tea Rooms & Cafes In Hyderabad
Top Tea Rooms And Cafes In Hyderabad
Burma Burma Restaurant Tea Room
The tea connoisseurs at Burma Burma have done a phenomenal job by bringing lesser known Asian flavours to our tables. A Burmese restaurant by soul, you’ll also find teas from provinces of Japan, China, India and Egypt. Keeping the cultural essence of those recipes intact, head to this tea room in Hyderabad to try Ginseng Oolong, green tea with jasmine pearls, matcha whisked to perfection, and Kashmiri Kahwa, to name a few. For accompaniments, you can ask the staff to suggest what goes well with the tea’s flavour palette. Best part? Whatever tea you love, you can buy it from the store and make a hot cuppa at home.
Google rating: 4.4/5
Timing: 12 PM - 3 PM, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Contact: 099202 40500
Social handle: @burmaburmaindia
Tea Lounge at the Arcade
Taj Krishna houses a hidden gem which is a tea lounge that serves single estate teas from all over the world. We’re talking about the classics, like Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Peppermint, Jasmine and Assam. Along with teas, you can indulge in soups, sandwiches, and salads, all served with the obvious Taj Krishna standards. That’s a no brainer. Do make a note that a fancy place like this has a dress code, so pull out your best smart casual fits. And yes, you don’t have to be staying at the hotel to treat yourself.
Google rating: 4.4/5
Timing: 11 AM - 7 PM
Contact: 040 6629 3313
Social handle: @tajkrishnahyd
The Wild Teapot
The Wild Teapot in The Leela takes inspiration from the Bridgerton era. Think sophisticated tea parties with elegant tableware. With all the rare blends on the menu, like The Golden Bud that combines sweet and malty flavors to black tea with hints of truffle, sour fruit, cocoa and spice, and A Rare Romance made with white and green tea with a refreshing fragrance of wild flowers, it’s going to be a classy affair under the chandeliers. Compliment your exquisite teas with scones, avocado toast, palmiers and freshly baked madeleines and thank us later.
Google rating: 4.4/5
Timing: 8 AM - 10 PM
Contact: 91 40 48871234
Social handle: @theleelahyderabad
Exotic Blooming Teas
Tucked away in Banjara Hills is this tea shop in Hyderabad, a well kept-secret that only true tea aficionados know about. Here, you’ll find more than 20 types of artisanal green teas with fresh flavours like hibiscus, oolong, lavender, rose and peach. Brewed subtle and strong, the place smells divine no matter what. If your heart fancies more, you can also try their many bubble teas (we love the coconut bubble tea) and take home all your favourite leaves. Additionally, besides regular honey, you can choose from seven types of honey to add an extra something to sweeten the flavour. We suggest going for the saffron honey, but you do you!
Google rating: 4.6/5
Timing: 9:30 AM - 9 PM
Contact: 07702724723
Social handle: @exoticbloomingteas
Cafe ChaiMinar
We’re slowly moving away from traditional tea rooms to focus on cafes in Hyderabad that just do chai right. Cafe Chaiminar (don’t mistake it with Charminar) does fusion teas with so many options to choose from. On multiple visits, cover their best sellers and more like Cinnamon Chai, Blueberry Tea, Red Fruit Tea, and Rose Petal Chai. If you’re craving something cold, go for the classic Peach Iced Tea. For the classic ones, ask them to serve them in matkas.
Google rating: 4/5
Timing: 9 AM - 12 AM
Contact: 076992 72727
Social handle: @chaiminarofficial
Cafe Niloufer Premium Lounge
If you're a chai connoisseur in Hyderabad, we know you have already been to Niloufer Cafe, but have you visited their latest cafe in Hitech City? Not only Hyderabad's, it’s India’s largest chai cafe and is fancy right up from the floor to the ceiling. Each level is designed for a different experience and we’ll break it down for you. The ground floor is for quick stops with chai and bun maska; the first floor is more relaxed, where you can enjoy chai and dine, and the yet-to-open second floor will be dedicated to private get-togethers and corporate parties. Wherever there’s Irani Chai and Osmania Biscuit becomes our hang-out spot.
Google rating: 4.5/5
Timing: 5 AM - 12 AM
Contact: 07658933930
Social handle: @cafeniloufer
Chit Chat Chai
This speciali-tea tea bar has been around for quite some time now and you’ll always find a crowd sipping on hot cuppas over steaming conversations. Chit Chat Chai made it to our list of the best tea rooms in Hyderabad for their mixology take. Orange Cinnamon, Apple Spice Cake, and Hibiscus Rose Mango – these are just some of their blends that deserve another cup. Ask the hosts what pairs well with that and get the tea bags home from their shop. Easy peasy!
Google rating: 4.2/5
Timing: 10 AM - 11 PM
Contact: 09573212344
Social handle: @chitchatchai.in
