Even though the food and coffee scene is currently in full swing with roasteries, independent coffee houses and related events popping up across Barcelona, there are still plenty of amazing options for those who love a nice cup of tea rather than a steamy espresso. This is why we have compiled this Barcelona guide for tea lovers, to help you find the best places to sit, relax and enjoy a fresh brew or purchase delicious teas you can enjoy at home.
Čaj Chai
This is one of the most famous tea houses in all of Barcelona and it has earned its reputation for serving some of the finest and freshest teas in the city. The name of this tea house is a hint of what inspired the feel and décor of this place, Prague bohemian tea rooms that are known as “čajovny” or “čaj” for short.
Their menu includes white, black, blue, yellow and green teas, as well as many varieties like oolong and pu-erh, and the infamous eponymous chai tea. After you have discovered what your perfect match and flavor are, you can purchase the tea leaves to enjoy them at home. The address is Carrer de Sant Domènec del Call, 12, so make sure not to miss it when you have a craving for some delicious tea.
Teteria and Tetere
This place is a cozy tea room which was inspired by the tea rooms of China in the 20th century, and perfectly captures the feeling of respect and importance a good tea should command. JingJing Yuan and Ambròs Genís who are the owners of Tetteria, first opened a tea shop called Tetere in the year 2005, and after they had experienced huge success, they opened this authentic tea room right beside the first one five years later.
They have a goal of providing the highest quality of Japanese and Chinese tea to all the tea lovers in Catalonia, and those who want to immerse themselves in the ritual of tea drinking can even book a tea ceremony with JingJing and live through an experience like they’ve never been part of before. Do not miss your chance to experience something new, head down to Teteria, Calle Saragossa, 113 and immerse yourself in the ritual of tea drinking.
Salterio
Salterio, a real diamond in the rough hidden away in the back streets of the Gothic Quarter has been in business for over twenty years. As a self-professed tea house, they offer a wide selection of infusions and teas, including the authentic Moroccan mint tea. You will find yourself in an atmosphere of a North-African coffee house and listen to live music, which is regularly performed. This tea house is independent and has a welcoming and cozy feel to it, which is ideal if you want to get lost in your favorite book while having a refreshing cup of tea. So, head down to Carrer de Sant Domènec Del Call, 4, and let your mind relax in the claiming sounds of live music.
Bébé Té
Eight years ago, this independent tea shop first opened its doors in the Horta Neighborhood, but recently, a second store was opened on the popular Calle Parlament in Sant Antoni. They have a wide selection of teas and infusions, but that is not all, there are other fantasies like hot chocolate and powdered teas.
Besides teas, you can purchase almost anything you need to make a perfect brew, from Japanese tea pots to ceramics, mugs, kettles and quirky containers. So, make sure to visit this tea shop, which can be found in Carrer del Mestre Serradesanferm, 3, and get everything you need to make yourself a delicious cup of tea at home.
These are the places we advise you to go to when you experience a desire for a proper cup of tea. Not only are you going to love their selection of teas, but you will also enjoy in their cozy atmosphere. Let us know if you stumble upon another tea room worth mentioning, and in the meantime make sure to visit all of those we mentioned above; believe us, you won’t regret it.