About The Tea Centre

In 1993, specialty tea stores were almost unheard of in Australia. That's when a tea-loving Swede saw the opportunity and teamed up with an Australian entrepreneur to open The Tea Centre's first store in Paddington, Sydney.

Thirty years later, The Tea Centre has expanded to ten locations across Queensland, New South Wales, and the ACT, as well as our online store. Despite changes in ownership over the years, The Tea Centre remains 100% Australian-owned and operated, based out of our Brisbane head office.

Today, our mission remains unchanged: to provide tea lovers with the finest loose leaf, premium teas that are ethically sourced and crafted for Australian taste buds.

Experience the Tea Centre difference

  • Australia's trusted tea experts

    At The Tea Centre, we stand by our crop to cup philosophy.


    We pour passion into every cup and are dedicated to providing Australia with the finest loose leaves, consciously crafted for Australian taste buds.

  • Sustainably sourced

    We sustainably source tea from growing regions across the globe, ensuring all suppliers meet our stringent quality testing standards.

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  • Embracing tradition

    Most importantly, we believe in upholding the traditions around tea time and the art of brewing the perfect cup of tea.

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Brand FAQs

Is The Tea Centre Australian Owned?

The Tea Centre is proudly Australian-owned and operated, with 10 stores across Australia's East Coast, and our online store that ships Australia-wide. Our current head office and warehouse is located in Brisbane, Queensland.

Where does The Tea Centre source it's tea from?

Is The Tea Centre's packaging eco friendly?

Yes, and we’re always looking for more way to improve! The Tea Centre packages our loose leaf tea in biodegradable, food-safe paper pouches of various sizes (100g, 250g, and 500g). Our range of wooden gift boxes are reusable and our signature tea tins are also refillable in stores.

Our tea bags are biodegradable, GMO-free, and made from 100% natural sugar cane while the refill carton packaging is recyclable.

Are the Tea Centre's teas quality tested?

The Tea Centre consciously sources our teas from reputable and trusted suppliers across the globe. All suppliers follow stringent quality standards and country-specific guidelines to ensure the finest quality & flavour in every cup. Learn more about our quality testing here.

We stand by the quality of our teas, so If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please send our customer service team an email at info@theteacentre.com.au and we will resolve the issue as soon as possible.