Tea is a popular beverage for many reasons. Firstly, they come with multiple health benefits such as cleansing the body of toxins or giving you glowing skin. They also contain less caffeine than coffee, which if consumed in large amounts frequently, can lead affect your health if you grow dependant on it (lack of focus and headaches being just two of them).
For tea lovers out there, you may be getting bored of the traditional choices on the market. If this is you, don’t worry. It’s normal to get tired of having the same flavours over and over again.
That’s why we have put together these eight local tea brands that have flavours that are both unique and tasty. If you want to add some spice to your tea-drinking routine, keep scrolling.
Qi-cha has teas for almost every concern you may have. Whether you are feeling bloated, are not able to sleep, or are feeling exhausted from burning the midnight oil, they have tea blends created to tackle those issues.
For us women who menstruate every month, their blend ‘The Little Sunshine’ is created specifically to reduce the discomfort caused by period cramps and mood swings, among other things.
Prices range from $14.80 to $21.80. Find out more here.
Hear us out: tea flavours created based on cats. Sounds weird? It’s actually quite cute.
With popular flavours such as earl grey to represent British shorthairs and camomile for ragdolls, they also have unique ones such as strawberry sundae for calicos and white chocolate Appleberry for ‘kitticorns’.
Their blend for Laperms is a particularly fruity tea, with mellow sweetness from seaberries and apple and a bit of tartness from the raspberries and hibiscus in it.
Each tin creates 10 cups of tea for you to enjoy.
Prices range from $8 to $9 for their tea tins. Find out more here.
Drinking tea is not just about how it tastes with this brand. Pétale Tea’s tea balls offer a visual experience as they open in boiling water. The balls take about five to 10 minutes to bloom, so you can relax by the table and enjoy the show.
However, their blooming teas aren’t just nice to look at. They are packed with antioxidants and amino acids to boost the immune system and prevent toxin buildup in the body.
They have four main ranges of blooming teas – Classical Romantics, Tropical Paradise, Hers Truly, and I Love SG.
Prices are $28 for teas in the first three ranges and $31 for those in the I Love SG range. Find out more here.
Do you want to visit other countries but can’t leave Singapore? Well, Kindred Teas is a brand that aims to bring the flavours of the world to our little country through its teas.
From ‘Ispahan’, their Paris-inspired tea created with lychee and raspberry, to ‘Maple Vanilla Green Tea’, their Canadian-inspired maple-flavoured tea, they have a bunch of unique blends to try out.
Prices range from $18 to $26 for their tea blends. Find out more here.
How about creating your own blend for a change, and all in the comforts of your own home?
A.muse Projects allows you to do just that. You can choose from five bases – black, green, herbal, oolong, and pu’erh. From there, you can choose to add herbs, flowers, spices, and fruits from the options they have available. They even showcase the benefits of each ingredient, so you can customise it for your body’s needs.
Prices start from $30 for 15 servings and can go up to $65 for 50 servings. Find out more here.
We’ve all heard of chicken rice, but what are your thoughts on having that uniquely Singaporean flavour in your tea?
You heard us right. Ette Tea Company is a brand that carries unique blends inspired by local flavours. These include ‘Chicken Rice’, created with savoury Kukicha, lemongrass, ginger and fragrant pandan, and ‘Mango Sticky Rice’, made with genmaicha, black tea, roasted barley, mango dices, and candied coconut.
You can choose for your tea leaves to come loose or in a packet.
Prices range from $18 to $36. Find out more here.
Tily Tea produces tonic teas that benefit the body and tackle various different issues. If you need an energy boost to start off your day, ‘Morning Shine’ blends ginseng, ginger, and red dates to kickstart your brain and give you energy. At the same time, it has antioxidising properties, which will reduce your chances of falling ill.
If you want to bring some radiance to your skin, ‘Radiant Glow’ promises to nourish the skin and brighten your complexion. It makes use of Solomon Seal, an ancient Chinese root herb to preserve the youthfulness of the skin.
Prices are $16.90 for a box of tea and $35.90 for 25 bags in an eco-friendly bag. Find out more here.
If you are looking for teas that will truly bring something new to your palate, you may want to try out Gryphon Tea Company’s Gourmet Section.
They have ‘Strawberry Cream’, a creamy zero-calorie herbal tea made with strawberry and hibiscus. For lovers of anything Sakura-flavoured, their ‘Sakura Flower’ blend uses hints of grass, umami, and cherries to create a milky tea with floral fragrances.
They also offer tea lattes such as ‘XO Chocolatey’ that has a green tea base and a generous topping of cocoa powder.
Prices start at $10.11. Find out more here.