A Moment of Tea

Discover Our Teas and Teawares

Welcome to our Hobart tea bar in the Salamanca Arts Centre. We pour a selection of premium Chinese and locally sourced Tasmanian teas — plus Japanese matcha and gyokuro — and keep a handpicked range of teaware on hand, from glass teapots to traditional Gongfu tea sets. It's an easy place to taste something new and pick up quality loose-leaf tea to take home.

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Afternoon tea or high tea in Hobart?

We're not a hotel-style high tea — instead, our authentic Chinese Gongfu tea is a calmer way to spend an afternoon. You and your friends slow down and brew tea together, pour by pour, tasting how each steep changes. It's just as good for a quiet moment on your own. No booking needed — just wander in. Our full tea menu is at the bottom of this page.

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Find Us in Salamanca

To find us easily, search "A Moment Of Tea" on your maps. No reservation needed—just walk in and join us for a relaxing and welcoming tea experience.

Visit us at the Salamanca tea bar:

Opening hours:

Mon ┉ Closed
Tue ┉ 11am–5pm
Wed ┉ 11am–5pm
Thu ┉ 11am–5pm
Fri ┉ 11am–5pm
Sat ┉ 10am–3pm
Sun ┉ 11am–4pm

Menu

Tea Bar @ Hobart

Japanese Green Tea
Our Japanese green tea selection features ceremonial grade matcha from Uji and Shizuoka, as well as traditional loose leaf teas. Prepared in the traditional way or as a smooth latte.
Takeaway available.

Matcha Latte

Price

Hot or Iced / Milk or Soy / 200ml

Matcha Latte - Shizuoka, Japan

Ceremonial Grade

$10

Strawberry Matcha - Shizuoka, Japan

Ceremonial Grade / Housemade Strawberry puree

$15

Pure Matcha - Served in a Bowl

Stone-Ground / 2.5g / 50ml

Hijiri-no-Sato - Uji, Japan

Ceremonial Grade / Bright, Balanced, Floral Umami

$12

Sei-Fu - Uji, Japan

Ceremonial Grade / Deep Umami, Creamy, Rich

$20

Japanese Loose Leaf Green Tea

Whole leaf / Brewed and served traditionally.

Sencha - A Pot of Tea · 250ml

Grassy, Vegetal, Refreshing

$8

Gyokuro - Shade-Grown, Japan

The traditional Japanese method for brewing Gyokuro

Rich Umami, Sweet, Smooth / 2–3 Infusions

$29
Cookies

Snowball Cookie (VG)

$3.50

Matcha Cookie

$5

Little Bear

$5
A Pot of Tea
A 250ml pot of our specialty tea. Served for one person.
Upgrade to 500ml to share with two — just $8 more
Takeaway available.

Green Tea

Price
Tasmanian Mint Green -Blended Organic Mint, Cool, Sweet$8
Tasmanian Pure Green Mild, Grassy, Vegetal$9
Genmai Green -Blended Roasted Rice, Warm$9
Osmanthus Green -Blended Osmanthus Blossoms, Refreshing$13
Jasmine Dragon Pearls Floral, Delicate, Sweet$13
Longjing /Dragonwell First Flush Mellow, Nutty, Rich$15

White Tea

Gong Mei 2020 Fresh, Grassy, Delicate$9
White Nectar 2023 Delicate, Malty, Sweet$9
Wild White Peony 2025 Floral, Vegetal, Sweet Aftertaste$14
Rose Mandarin White -Blended Citrusy, Smooth, Sweet$14
Aged White Tea 2012 Lotus, Dry Date, Sweet Aftertaste$15

Oolong Tea

Big Red Robe / Da Hong Pao Charcoal, Fruity, Nutty$12
Dong Ding Oolong Seaweed, Nutty, Sugarcane$15

Black Tea

Tasmanian Breakfast -Blended Pepperberry, Fruity, Balanced$10
Tasmanian Pinot Black -Blended Grapey, Sour, Rich$10
Lapsang Souchong Floral Floral, Honey, Sweet$13
Yunnan Golden Tips Floral, Maple Sweet, Refreshing$15

Post-Fermented Tea -Digestive

Tasmanian Lavender Pu-erh 🏆 -Blended Sticky Rice Fragrance, Balanced$12
"Sweet Stock" Ripe Pu-erh Brick 2021 Sweet, Smooth, Herbaceous$12
Ripe Pu-erh 2021 (Loose Leaf) Malty-Sweet, Rich, Smooth$15

Blooming Flower Tea - Open up in Boiling Water

Chrysanthemum Black$16
Jasmine Chrysanthemum Green$16

Special Tisane Non-Caffeine

Pure Blossom: Chrysanthemum OR Mixed Flower$8
Osmanthus Flower Tea$8
Sweet Rose Dew$13
Aged Mandarin Peel 2016$15
Something Ritual
One tea is ideal for 1–2 people, served with a small snack.

Gongfu brewing is a traditional Chinese method of brewing tea that involves using a high ratio of tea leaves to water and multiple short steepings. A mindful experience that allows you to slow down, find calm, and savour the rich, complex flavours.

Green Tea

Price

Jasmine Dragon Pearls Yunnan, China

Hand Roll / Floral, Delicate, Sweet

$24

Longjing /Dragonwell Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang, China

First Flush Hand Pick / Mellow, Nutty, Rich

$32

White Tea

Gardenia White 2023 Fuding, Fujian, China

Gardenia Flower / Subtle, Floral, Lively

$27

Yunnan White 2021 Xigui, Yunnan, China

Hand Pick / Citrus, Woody, Mint

$29

Wild White Peony 2025 /Pai Mu Tan Fuding, Fujian, China

Hand Pick / Floral, Vegetal, Sweet Aftertaste

$32

Aged White Tea 2012 Fuding, Fujian, China

Lotus, Dry Date, Rich

$32

Silver Needles (2025 Wild or 2018 Aged) Fuding, Fujian, China

First Flush, Hand-Picked / Exquisite, Hay, Sweet Aftertaste

$39

Wild Aged White Tea 2008 Fuding, Fujian, China

Wild Plant / Bright, Uplifting, Sweet Aftertaste

$48

Oolong Tea

Big Red Robe / Da Hong Pao Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China

Charcoal, Fruity, Nutty

$24

Dong Ding Oolong Lugu, Taiwan

Seaweed, Nutty, Sugarcane

$32

Black Tea

Lapsang Souchong Floral Tongmuguan, Fujian, China

Floral, Honey, Sweet

$25

Yunnan Golden Tips Yunnan, China

Hand Pick / Bright, Maple Sweet, Refreshing

$32

Yunnan Black Xigui, Yunnan, China

Hand Pick / Clean, Flowery, Malty

$32

Lapsang Souchong Original Smoked Tongmuguan, Fujian, China

Smoky, Creamy, Honey

$42

Post-Fermented Tea

Raw Pu-erh Ball 2021 Yiwu, Yunnan, China

Floral, Cane Sugar, Brisk

$28

Ripe Pu-erh 2024 (Cake) Menghai, Yunnan, China

Earthy, Rich, Digestive

$29

Ripe Pu-erh 2021 (Loose Leaf) Menghai, Yunnan, China

Malty-Sweet, Rich, Smooth

$29

Mandarin Pu-erh Ball Menghai & Xinhui, China

Citrusy, Fruity, Smooth

$39

Ancient Single Tree Raw Pu-erh 2021 Xigui, Yunnan, China

Citrusy, Long-Lingering, Uplifting, Sweet Aftertaste

$68

Let customers speak for us

from 140 reviews
Cute tea pets

Highly recommended cute tea pets! Puppy and kitty love them toooooooo!!!

Jan W
Little Mouse Tea Pet

Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)

Andrew Jenner
Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)
Good value quality chen pi

A good quality chen pi at a great price. Much better than the chen pi found in supermarkets.

Andy
Aged Mandarin Peel 2016/Chen Pi/ Dried Tangerine Peels
Enjoying this very much

I’m really enjoying this tea. Very smooth, an incredible tea to taste. Highly recommend. Will definitely repurchase and continue to try other teas you recommend. Thankyou

Julie Richards
"Sweet Stock" Ripe Pu-erh Brick 2021 Huang Pian
Beautiful Tea

This is seriously a lovely tea. Smooth flavour and no bitterness at all. I usually like milk with my tea but no problems without milk at all. Will definitely purchase again. Thanks

Julie Richards
Tasmanian Lavender Puerh
Handy flask

This is a really handy little flask. Just the right size and the temp gauge is a great addition so you know how hot the contents are . Not too big or small just right😄

Julie Richards
Insulated Tea Flask with Infuser & Temperature Gauge - 820ml Thermal Thermos-White Color
Memories of childhood ……..

I love smokiness in most things so when I saw this Lapsang Souchong Original Smoked I grabbed a sample to try and I was blown away.
From the moment you open the packet the aroma of the smokiness hits front and centre.
With smallish leaves I eagerly brewed up. I was presented with a beautiful full amber liquid and the smoke hitting my nose was welcoming.
The only way I can describe this tea is it brings back memories of camping down by the creek on our farm burning pine cones. It’s like a warm hug being able to taste the smell. It reminds me of the smokiness in your clothes once you walk away from that fire.
Full bodied and lovely mouth feel.

Brent R.
Lapsang Souchong Original Smoked
Above and beyond service and amazing tea.

I want to write this because I am genuinely impressed with the service I received.
I had an issue with one of the teas I purchased and I emailed A Moment of Tea about it. That morning I received a email back from Zachary profusely apologising about the mishap. In the email Zachary thanked me for the email because they actually found an issue in the OS supplier and worked towards a solution with them that day.
Zachary took the time to explain to me the process as to how this tea was produced and why the issue occurred and what’s happening to fix the issue.
To say the least I was blown away and again would like to thank Zachary for the communication through email. I highly highly recommend anyone with a Chinese Tea love to purchase from here as the teas I have tried so far are top notch. Tea reviews coming.

Jasmine Dragon Pearls / Buddhas Tears - Very subtle Jasmine comes through.
Lapsang Souchong Original Smoked - It’s like getting a hug from the camp fire on your camping trip. Immediately bought back memories of camping and having that smokey smell through your clothes (my favourite atm)
Shou Mei White Tea - very refreshing and bright white tea

Brent Robertson
A Moment of Tea
Was very happy

So delicious, and a nice touch

Madeline Morrison
Free Tea Samples
I am very impressed with both the service and products

I am very impressed with both the service and products. This is my first time I have ordered anything, and will definitely be returning. Many thanks, and congratulations.

Ann
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Sampler Floral Teas

I'm very happy with the samples sizes in the Sampler pack, as it enables me to share cups with friends and family to find out what their particular preferences are. Many thanks.

Ann
Aged Mandarin Peel 2016/Chen Pi/ Dried Tangerine Peels
Dragon Pearls a delightful cup of tea

Purchased these at a market on holidays in Tassie several years ago, having been ordering ever since! My whole family love the dragon pearls, beautiful green tea and pretty to watch open up.

Ilona W
Jasmine Dragon Pearls / Buddhas Tears

Mandarin Pu-erh Post-fermented Tea

Tiffany Tejo
Mandarin Pu-erh Post-fermented Tea
Insulated Tea Flask

Very satisfying flask.

Indigo
Insulated Tea Flask with Infuser & Temperature Gauge - 820ml Thermal Thermos-White Color

Aged Mandarine Peel 2016

Indigo
Aged Mandarin Peel 2016/Chen Pi/ Dried Tangerine Peels