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Tea Drop

This venue is a finalist for best tea in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

June 6, 2025

1 / 9Every cup at Tea Drop is freshly brewed.Supplied

2 / 9All of the teas are available to purchase for home.Supplied

3 / 9Iced strawberry matcha at Tea Drop.Supplied

4 / 9There are also sweets available including tea-infused chocolates.Supplied

6 / 9Tea Drop’s packaged latte range.Supplied

7 / 9Freshly whisked iced matcha.Supplied

8 / 9Iced teas are available in the warmer months.Supplied

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Take this long-standing tea purveyor’s flavours for a test drive at its South Melbourne Market brew bar. There are more than 100 combinations available to purchase, from black and white loose leaves to fruity blends, spiced chai mixes and more, plus cold brew taps pouring 24-hour extracted iced teas. Sniff, peruse and watch your choice of tea brewed before your eyes, and take a cuppa for a walk around the market before committing to a box for home.

Must order: The Birthday Cake tea blends fruits like apple with blueberry cake flavour and Irish cream for a subtly sweet beverage with a nostalgic kick.