About Tea Academy Budapest
Tea Academy Budapest is a specialist tea space dedicated to the culture, craftsmanship and sensory experience of traditional Japanese and Asian tea.
More than a tea shop, Tea Academy brings together a tea house, tea tastings and a carefully curated selection of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian and Taiwanese teas, offering visitors a deeper encounter with the world of fine tea.
Located in the quiet southern Buda hills of Budafok near Memento Park, Tea Academy provides a calm environment where tea can be experienced as culture, aesthetics and craftsmanship.
What is Tea Academy
Located in Budapest, Tea Academy combines a premium tea shop, a tasting room and an educational workshop space, where visitors can discover rare teas and learn about their origins, preparation and cultural context.
Tea Academy Budapest offers a wide range of premium loose leaf teas from Asia’s most respected tea regions. Our selection focuses on teas that express the character of their terroir and traditional craftsmanship.
Our collection includes:
- Japanese sencha, matcha and gyokuro
- Chinese pu-erh tea and oolong
- Indian black and spice teas
- Taiwanese high mountain teas
- Korean green and black teas
- rare green, white and fermented teas
Each tea is selected with attention to origin, quality and authenticity, allowing visitors to explore the diversity of traditional tea culture.
Tea Tasting Experiences in Budapest
Tea Academy is also a place of learning and discovery. We regularly organize tea tasting sessions and workshops where guests can explore different tea styles and preparation methods.
These programs introduce participants to:
- traditional gongfu tea preparation
- Japanese matcha preparation
- tasting of aged pu-erh teas
- the cultural and historical background of tea
For visitors looking for a tea tasting experience in Budapest, Tea Academy offers a unique opportunity to explore tea beyond the everyday cup.
Tea as Culture
At Tea Academy we believe tea is more than a beverage. It is a cultural tradition that connects philosophy, craftsmanship and daily life.
Our work often explores the relationship between tea and:
- Japanese aesthetics and arts
- Chinese tea philosophy and arts
- ceramics and tea utensils
- mindful tea drinking
The space itself was designed as a calm environment where visitors can step away from the pace of the city and experience the quiet rhythm of tea culture.
Visit Tea Academy Budapest
Whether you are looking for a tea shop in Budapest, authentic Asian teas, or a unique cultural experience, Tea Academy welcomes you to discover the world of tea.
The Tea Academy Team
Tea Academy is run by a small team dedicated to the study and presentation of Asian tea culture.
Our work includes sourcing teas, organizing tastings and workshops, and helping visitors discover teas that match their curiosity and taste.
The focus of Tea Academy is not only on selling tea but on sharing knowledge about tea traditions and preparation methods.
Our team at the counter:
Brigi Vargha
Dorottya Olekszik Dorottya www.olekszikdorottya.hu
Tea Academy Budapest is a place where tea is not only served, but understood.
How to find Tea Academy
The tea house is easily reachable by car or public transport, and parking is available nearby.
Tea Academy is located in Budafok (District XXII of Budapest) in the quiet southern Buda hills, close to Memento Park.
Tea Academy Tea House & Tea Shop
1221 Budapest, Kőérberki út 26
Budafok – southern Buda hills, near Memento Park