8 Tea Lounges In Mumbai Approved By A Chai Lover

Madeleine de Proust at Fairmont is where a French salon meets a garden-like escape. With its botanical theme, delicate art, and elegant interiors, the space is made in a way to slow you down. You can sip on their soulful masala chai, tea rituals, and even watch the patisserie cart glide through with jewellery-inspired boxes full of baked goods. Talking about their high tea, it has a mix of French finesse and Indian comfort food like kamachi tartines, bomba tomato chaat, and gourmet Banarasi street food.

Must-Try: Creme Brulee, Geisha Blossom, Soulful Masala Chai

Google Rating: 5/5

Timings: 8 AM to 10 PM

Price For Two: INR 3,500

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Contact: +918884655651

Sea Lounge in Colaba is a true Bombay classic. It's inside the iconic Taj Mahal Palace, where the old-world charm meets the calm of the sea. When you enter, expect vintage furniture, arched windows, and a view that stretches into the Arabian Sea. It totally gives you the feel of stepping into another era, which is slow but nice. The high tea here blends British rituals with Indian flavour. On the menu, you'll find everything, from finger sandwiches to chaat. Although a bit lavish and expensive, Sea Lounge is timeless and exactly the kind of place where tea feels like an occasion.

Must-Try: Taj House Blend, Peppermint Tea, Mumbai Masala Chai, Darjeeling Oolong

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Timings: 7 AM to 11:45 PM

Price For Two: INR 5,000

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Contact: +912266653366

Set inside a charming old bungalow in Bandra, this one’s got a quiet feel that regulars really love. The Taj Mahal Tea House is the kind of place where you can sip your chai slowly, flip through a book, and just tune out the city. Their teas come from across India.  There are a few classic blends and even a few experiments, and everything is served in beautiful tea ware. If you like your tea with a side of bun maska and mellow music, this spot is meant for you.

Must-Try: Parsi Mint, Kashmir Saffron, Assam Adrak Masala, Oriental Jasmine, and Rose

Zomato Rating: 4.6/5

Timings: 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM

Price For Two: INR 1,100

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At Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room, they give tea the spotlight it deserves. Every sip of their tea is rooted in Burmese tradition, where the tea is more of a ritual than a drink that brings people together. From creamy milk teas and delicate brews to tangy salads with fermented tea leaves, you will find everything inspired by the Burmese culture. Hot, iced, bubble teas, you name it, and they have it! They fly in their tea leaves every few months from the region to make sure things are fresh and true to flavour.

Must-Try: Burma Burma Tea Blend, Tea Leaf Salad

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 12 PM to 3 PM and 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Price For Two: INR 1,800

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One of India’s oldest tea brands has five outlets spread across Mumbai. They are not here to impress with plush seating and Insta-worthy interiors, but only with comforting tea, full of familiar flavours. Mostly known for its strong masala chai, Wagh Bakri also experiments with colder blends, including ice cream-topped milk teas. It’s less about frills and more about nostalgia in a cup.

Must-Try: Magic Masala Tea, Saffron Tea, Chamomile Flower Tea

Google Rating: 4.1/5

Timings: 9 AM to 10 PM

Price For Two: INR 700

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One of the oldest fine dining spots in Mumbai, Gaylord carries a kind of legacy. Its old-school charm, upscale interiors, and Parisian outdoor patio have seen the duo of Shankar-Jaikishan sip chai here while brainstorming. The tea menu is short and classic, where you can expect Darjeeling first flush, Kashmiri kahwa, and the good old Assam masala chai. The high tea here is served at INR 1,500 per person, which includes a veg or non-veg selection of sandwiches, cakes, pakoras, and a hot or cold beverage of your choice.

Must-Try: Darjeeling First Flush, Kashmiri Kahwa, Assam Masala Chai

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Timings: 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM

Price For Two: INR 3,000

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Nestled inside The St. Regis, The Drawing Room is the kind of place where you can have a quiet, slow afternoon. There's plush seating, live piano playing, and soft clinking of teacups now and then, so you can fully lean into the experience of high tea. The tea menu is elaborate and moves between classic and contemporary, where there are options like their signature tea, black tea, green tea, tisane, herbal tea, and much more. Pair your tea with a sandwich or a light bite for a fully indulgent high-tea experience.

Must-Try: Caroline's Legacy, Ginseng Oolong, Royal Kahwa

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Timings: 9 AM to 11 PM

Price For Two: INR 5,000

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Contact: +912261628000

Yauatcha brings the idea of a Chinese tea house right here in BKC in Mumbai. Tucked inside a glass-walled space in Bandra, the interiors and the food blend tradition with design. The tea here isn’t an afterthought. It's central. They have a special Yum Cha menu that is served from 4 PM to 7 PM that includes three types of dim sum, a dessert, and a tea of your choice, which can be a jasmine or a passion fruit Darjeeling tea. Served in minimalist ceramic ware that keeps things unfussy, it's truly a high-tea experience.

Must-Try: Afternoon high tea

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 4 PM to 7 PM

Price: Starts at INR 988 + taxes per person

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