Estate Tea Company in Newcastle upon Tyne

This is by far my top instagrammable cafe in Newcastle and all UK from my perspective. Their brewed coffee is really sound, and if you love white mocha, it is your fav spot from now onward. ever and their. Their cosy vibes and atmosphere are relieving your souls from all stress and fatigue. Needless to say, how so friendly and charming their baristas are. I am ranking it ezzy 10/10. I will highly recommend it to coffee lovers, no brainer, and could be a chance to see me there every Saturday, maybe 😋

Tried the cherry blossom green tea and it was so good I bought some from the store, the iced coffee my boyfriend ordered with vanilla syrup was gorgeous too. The lighting is a nice soft dim yellow which really brought a calming atmosphere, I heavily recommend going as this is the best place I’ve been for high quality tea and coffee, the staff were super friendly and helpful too! I recommend browsing the shelves as there’s not only tea ( and tea that’s sold out online) but some pretty teaware on stock too!

Tea Heaven! This was such a fun experience, rather than just having a cuppa. There's so many teas to choose from it's every tea lovers dream - adored it! The staff were lovely and knowledgeable. The food menu looked nice too, will have to return to try.

Best food in Heaton - great chefs who give great insight into the food. Serving staff are lovely and make excellent recommendations.

This review is 3 visits worth. The first 2 were for coffee & cakey n very nice it was to. The coffee was very very good. The third visit was for breakfast with a friend (also member of staff) where I decided on Breakfast Udon, which was seriously delicious with the added challenge of using chopsticks (but if you can not manage them you can use a folk & spoon). The team of staff members were all friendly & and welcoming, making it a place worthy of a return visit. Now, if you're on Heaton rd.. pop in, if only for coffee & cake or even something more substantial.

I really like the concept - speciality teas (some of which can also be purchased to takeaway), Asian (mostly Japanese) food, cosy decor. So on that front this place has a lot going for it. But the service did let it down slightly for me. The staff seemed a little aloof, which is not necessarily a problem, I don't need them to be my friend. That said, when I walked in, no one greeted me and it wasn't clear whether I wait to be seated, find myself a seat, how I order etc. It also took a while for the table to be cleaned despite being around half full. Maybe I was just unlucky and caught the staff on an off day, it certainly wasn't enough to put me off going back.

Delish food service atmosphere. Will go back.

Really nice relaxed atmosphere. Interesting brunch menu, will definitely be back to try out the other options!

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre this independent restaurant has friendly staff and amazing food at reasonable prices second too none. Highly recommended

So many fancy teas. Food is bloody tremendous, as a fan of belly pork I cannot recommend the Laurofan enough. Cosy little place with pretty fab tunes. Definitely coming back

Really enjoyed some excellent dishes here. Will deffo go back.

I really liked this place - very chill and nice to be in. Great food and quick service!

I've been here twice and both times have been amazing! First time I had some genmaicha tea and a delicious tea-infused beef and rice dish. Tonight I sampled 3 dishes from their evening menu and everything was superb! Duck gyoza, tonkatsu pork, and chicken thigh skewers. And amazing cocktails! Can't recommend highly enough for foodies. Hope this business gets all the credit it deserves and that business booms. Thanks to all the staff!

Absolutely incredible food! Delicious, beautifully presented and fairly priced. A must try for every foodie in town :)

Best gyozas I’ve ever had in my life. Every dish I’ve had here has been amazing. Atmosphere is great, staff are brill.

Really nice teahouse with amazing tea options (baristas make excellent coffee too). Plenty of food options (vegan too) to go with it like rice/udon, plus snacks like gyoza. Staff are very nice and can help recommend! It’s a nice spot to chat/get some work done (plenty of plug points for your laptop) + explore the world of tea! Always a great experience whenever we visit, thank you!

Honestly one of my favourite places in Newcastle. I was drawn in by the wide selection of beautiful and unique teas, and stayed for the incredible food, delicious sweet treats, fun drinks and stellar service from all of the wonderful, helpful and friendly staff . 100% recommend if you're wanting a fancy but cheeky brunch or just a hot drink and a cake. The vibes are top notch too

A great place for a meal or just to enjoy the vast list of teas. We had gyoza as a snack and a selection of 4 teas. They also serve coffee and cakes. If you love to try different teas it's the place for you. Trendy place, with lots of 'students'

Lovely place to sit and work. They also know how to make coffee which is so important. Barista! Food and cake is also to die for. Their staff is always amazing. Thanks guys!

Great tea. New shop looks great.

A lovely place to have a cuppa and a chat with friends.

Quite a few teas (black, black flavoured, green, white and herbal) though not quite enough black tea options (things like Yunnan or Keemun - but I guess they are a bit of a minority interest so might not sell well). The house Earl Grey and orange blossom oolong we had were both very good. Felt a little out of place as a middle-aged person at first as typical clientele seemed younger. Staff were helpful when approached and knowledgeable. The Japanese food on offer was an interesting selection and tasty, some dishes tasted great, some left a little to be desired or were quite small (e.g. £7.50 for three small grilled mushrooms whereas the equivalent meat dish for £8 was much more substantial), so to have a filling meal is a little expensive. Overall it was a positive experience.

Visiting the UK for 17 days and we pack light so that means having to do some laundry. We used the Laundromat down the street and stopped in here for some tea while we waited. Very nice team shop. Staff was super friendly.

Just went in to buy some loose leaf tea. Wanted Earl Grey and was faced with an exciting selection of different varieties! Bought 3 for a Christmas present and was provided with a nice gift box. Seemed to have a nice atmosphere for those wanting to sit in.

Really good tasty food, I had the breakfast noodles, very good

Lovely combination of great teas and great food :)

Came here on a rainy day and it was very cosy. Best avocado toast I had in my life. And I have had a lot of avocado toast (I am australian).

We went for brunch and it was delicious.. this is now our favourite place for brunch ❤️

Moc dobrý čaj, vévodkyně Earl Grey, dcera si dal čokoládu se skořicí a zázvorem. Bylo to moc dobré

Fantastic food, chilled vibes, staff very friendly

Connor is doing some great things at Estate Tea Co. Apart from the obviously sublime tea drinking experience (enough speciality teas to keep you going back for months!), The food is really where this place shines. With small batch specials and carefully curated menus, the chefs here always impress. Ask them for ideas for tea pairings, and you're going to have one of the best casual dining experiences in the city.

Actually went here by mistake while looking for a place that did my usual (Butter chicken, Garlic Naan and a Mango Lassi) Even though they didn't do any of was really happy with their curry udon and tea selection that was far better. I shouted 'Waiter, Waiter!' but then realised I couldn't be heard. Great place! Five stars *****

I have been wanting to go to this place and I have to say it surprises me that they do have many Authentic Chinese tea here which are the same with the ones I had in another authentic tea place. I would say this place is one of the most authentic Asian tea places in Newcastle. Unfortunately this time I didn’t try their food but I saw Udon and gyoza from the menu. I heard from my friend the food is really good so I am very much like to go back to this place in the future and try some food, then post more photos next time. plus I really like their interior design. Overall, I highly recommend this place to tea lovers.

Excellent place for a tea, a drink, or a coffee. I love the window seats for some work and people-watching.

Despite being predominantly a place to drink Tea - we were bowled over by the delicious Asian food we enjoyed on Saturday night. With superb service and top notch cocktails to boot we had a fantastic night and will be back 100% and hopefully sooner rather than later 👍

Standout teahouse. Incredible food whatever you choose, excellent staff and chill atmosphere!

My son and I called here after doing some DIY in his flat. It was mid afternoon and there were a few students scattered around on their laptops. We quickly ordered our drinks and food and it wasn't long before our drinks arrived. I had breakfast tea, my son had a black coffee. The tea was delicious, hot but not too strong and there was enough for 2 cups. My son said his coffee was really good too. We sat for a long time waiting for our food, eventually one of the staff came over and apologised for the delay with our food as they were having a problem with the app? Anyway, another 5 minutes passed and our food arrived, and I have to say that it was delicious. We both ordered the Block & Bottle bacon and sausage, Northumbrian eggs served on Northern rye sourdough bread, it really was worth the wait. Overall a great experience.

We've been to Estate Tea many times for lunch and evening drinks, so thought it would be an ideal venue for my wife's 60th birthday celebrations - and it was! Tom, Lucy and Sam did a great job of looking after our 40 guests. The food - charcuterie by Block and Bottle, cheese from Grate, breads from Northern Rye and cakes by Studio 28 - was excellent and plentiful. The wide selection of drinks got us all into the party spirit. It was a really great night and everyone had a good time. We can highly recommended it as a venue for any event or social gathering...

The food and drinks always perfect! Highly recommended

Amazing range of teas, nice cocktails and lush food with oriental vibe.

This amazing cafe got me through my degree and is hands-down the best spot in Newcastle. I don't know where I would be without its late opening times, thurs-sun and the combination of tea/cocktail goodness! The tea is absolutely to die for here and has turned me into an adventurous tea addict and the food is equally excellent! I actually love the beef chazuke so much that I begged for the recipe and the kindest chef ever let me see how to make it. So, so lovely! I can't thank this place enough. The staff really are treasures; they make the tea so perfectly that you can practically refill your teapot endlessly, and it will still be delicious, as well as being so kind and welcoming. They even remembered my regular cocktail order, which just shows their attention to customers! (Earl Grey Highball, btw, it is the best, and everyone must drink it) Even though I have sat in this cafe for whole days at a time with my computer, and must have been an annoyance, the staff have always made me feel welcomed here and deserve endless praises for how wonderful they are. I am so sad to finish my degree because it means I will say goodbye to this place: the best spot in Newcastle! Thank you so much, Estate Tea Company!

Great food, coffees and cocktails. Nice vibes and friendly staff

Excellent food and lovely place to sit and work during the day

Popped in for a hot drink and maybe a snack ended up having one of the tastiest lunches ever. The food is tasty, fresh and well priced. The staff are friendly and efficient. Definitely one to visit

Really mixed feelings here. The staff are always nice and friendly, the coffees and cakes are of high quality and the setting is pleasant enough, but - as someone mentioned in a previous review - the prices, relative to portion sizes, are on par with London or Edinburgh, not a café in South Heaton, so you can't help but feel the place fancies itself a bit too much. Also, I find the paper lanterns and Chinese-style tapestries/curtains in the windows confusing at best, and ill-fitting at worst. I know that big part of their culture revolves around tea, with relevant products and events on offer, but the interior has an all-too-common cosy-meets-industrial vibe, with which these Oriental additions majorly clash and cheapen the look of the place. The murals outside are banging, though - hats off to the artist. I was sad to see them recently defaced by a pointless graffiti! All in all, decent enough place if you've got the money, but with the current prices we'll be unlikely to return.

Monthly tango is great. Nice atmosphere. Wine is pricy, though...

Not cheap but the best avocado on toast I've ever had . Pomegranate seeds and crispy onions add a tasty touch. Staff pleasant. You order at the counter. Huge range of teas and coffees and the staff can advise.

Amazing tea, coffee and food. Service was always nice and friendly. It has a really good vibe and it’s clean. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely sensational little gem located on Heaton Road. Proud to have this in our local area.

Wow. Ate dinner here tonight, new evening menu. Everything was incredible. 8 dishes between two was one too many I’d say. The tonkatsu pork was incredible, so was the chicken gyoza, sesame broccoli, bao buns and chicken karage. Cocktails were also gorgeous. Lush music and friendly staff ❤️

Most memorable was the oh so aromatic tea I was served. The food was excellent, and there are plenty of healthy and vegan choices.

Muy bueno, try their breakfast 🥞

Lovely place and nice staff. Quite few options to choose. I got and black smoked tea and really has and amazing smell.

Another new favourite. Really relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff

Superb food - as a tea focussed place we were surprised at how great the food was. Worth going back for in its own right. We had tea, and lots of help from the staff, to choose ones we’d appreciate. Vegetable katsu curry. Perfect.

Such a gorgeous place to eat and drink, delicious meals, lovely staff, huge range of tea and other drinks.

Very nice staff, cakes and tea and coffee

Didn't buy food, but bought 2x coffees to go with our cake. Really cosy place, with lovely service and rustic interior design. Coffee was small but rich. Would recommend and will definitely re visit.

Nice and savory udon in town. ❤️

The best coffee I have ever tasted. I haven't tried the food yet but it looks amazing.

Great cafe and bar. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is lovely and is good for either a social drink/lunch or getting some work done. There are plenty of sockets and laptop appropriate spaces. The teas are all brewed perfectly and there is a huge range. The food, particularly the noodle dishes, are wonderful. It's always our go to for a good lunch. Cakes from Patisserie Studio 28 and pastries from Northern Rye just top it all off.

I don't drink as much tea as I used to, but the quality and choice is good. But today it was lunch that we came for, and that certainly did not disappoint! The soy glazed beef came with a tea based sauce and was superb. House pickles, gyozas, iced orange tea, everything was lovely - I didn't get to taste the noodles with tempura, but it looked amazing. I'll definitely be back to try a few other things on the menu.

The food - amazing, the staff - attentive and friendly, the vibes - immaculate. Such a nice, relaxed place for brunch. Very nicely priced and great music! An asset to Heaton!!

I have just had a tremendous time in this lovely place. Super friendly and welcoming staff. The Earl Grey Rooibos tea with bergamot is exceptional and the udon noodles are superb. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend you try visiting if you haven't yet been in.

nice food. however extremely rude staff, this younger women, with brown/blonde hair (i didn't get her name) - on saturday 29th of September 2022, wearing jeans and converse- served us our food, she was extremely sarcastic and rude, with a very judgemental attitude. she was mainly awkward towards my dad, i would of spoke to the manager in store however i couldn't find them and it was very busy. she needs to be spoken to asap, because her attitude is not on - and completely ruins the cafe.

Superb coffee. And the place had a nice vibe.

Nice place for tea lovers, lovely seats and cozy atmosphere! Varieties of tea but not for food and patisseries though.

London comes to Heaton. Micro-sized Laté and Oliver Twist sized slice of Brownie. "Please Sir, can I have some more?" Both nice but at those prices...portion control seems a little stingy. On the plus side the place itself is very comfy and the staff very polite and profesional.

Great little place, nice looking cakes. Brilliant choice of teas, good coffee too. Really friendly staff.

Lovely place and great food!!!! My favorite place to go and have a chill time, the food is excellent every time and the drinks are so great, I’m still on my way to trying all the teas they have, everything is delicious. The staff is so friendly and lovely, always receiving you with a great attitude. Definitely will recommend, will come again many more times!!!’

Beautiful cosy lovely atmosphere. Also a Sofar sounds event organised there. If you don't know what are Sofar Sounds give them a check on social media or website find out and definitely recommend ok taking part in one of it! ❤️❤️❤️

Very nice place with good coffee, incredible tea selection and tasty food. The only problem is the service: staff barely acknowledges your existence at the counter and is not very friendly. I came twice asking for a filter coffee which is on the menu and on the board behind the counter. The first time they told me they didn't have any and the second time that they haven't made any for a while so I suggested to the lady at the counter to maybe remove it from the menu. She looked at me like I was completely mental so I explained that it's annoying for customers to not be able to get what they want when it's clearly displayed and that other customers might complain too. She just kept smirking saying "OK... yeah...". Maybe the staff should get a bit more training in customer service because barista training doesn't do it all when you run a coffee shop if you want to keep your customers happy. Just saying.

An asset to Heaton Road. Delicious food with an Asian twist you can’t find anywhere else locally!

A very pleasant environment with an unparalleled range of teas, friendly service and interesting food.

Some of the best food i have had, highly recommend the aubergine katsu

Really unacceptably slow service. Staff take your order, chat to friends, eventually get it under way, and 15-20 minutes later you get served. I left after 10 mins and won't be back. Just too slow.

The dreamiest brunch I’ve had in a long time!!! Fully recommend the mushroom on toast, 10/10!

Excellent coffee, tea and cakes, definitely worth a visit if around Heaton

Fantastic coffee, tea and cakes. Great staff

Wonderful Japanese food. Many vegan options. Fantastic selection of teas and all the usual coffee options. Well worth a visit!

Consistently my favourite place for a perfect Flat White in Newcastle - also serving sweet pastries, guest doughnuts, cookies, gorgeous non-vegan and vegan sandwiches/wraps, and equipment/merch aside their speciality tea.

From the overall beautiful branding of their packaging and gorgeously painted storefront to the delightful tasting Roobois tea and cakes, this cafe is a must visit.

Love this place... very relaxing atmosphere, lovey tea, great coffee, and now amazing food... Very authentic Japanese taste to the Udon soup, and the Gyoza was devine....

Lovely interior and everything they offer seems top quality however just under a tenner for 2 small donuts and a kola to takeaway is verging on the side of ridiculous.

We love this place. Really great coffee and a seriously impressive range of teas. Lovely vibe and beautiful interior. Well done guys!

One bajillion points for the consistent quality alone! I visited this place a few times a while back in its old location and was really impressed with the freshness and quality of their tea. I went to the one here in Heaton a couple of times and I'm pleased to see that that hasn't changed one bit. Bought a sachet of the lychee wood smoked oolong and I love it!

Excellent! Relaxed atmosphere, really nice staff, knowledgeable & happy to make recommendations. The ham & cheese toastie is fab, the flat white is very nice, smooth and strong (no bitterness). My other half (the tea lover & reason we went) had 2 different black teas whilst we sat in, & bought a 3rd to have at home - says it all really; well worth the visit looking forward to next time.

The best of the world's tea 🍵 made to perfection by the best people

The tea was lovely and the spicy ham and cheese pastry thing I had was lovely too, will definitely be coming back!

Great place, amazing service and very cozy! Would definitely recommend:)

Incredible service, affordable, and high quality. There is not a bad word to be said about this place from my experience. It has easily become my first choice when it comes to cafés.

Polite and friendly staff, lovely ambience and top food. Recommended.

Fantastic service, yummy treats, and so many teas (even iced for the summer).

Delicious food and drinks, vegetarian options for food, vegan milks available no extra cost Really welcoming staff Both indoor and outdoor seating Very covid safe Will definitely be revisiting to try more teas!

Amazing teas and tip top smash rhubarb and custard doughnuts.

MY GORGEOUS CAT - OSCAR - WENT OUT YESTERDAY MORNING AT 07.30 - ND TODAY GOT A CALL FROM THE LOVELY OWNERS OF THE ESTATE TEA COMPANY, 84 HEATON RD THAT THEY HAD OSCAR - THEY WERE SO LOVELY - THEY FED HIM ND LOCKED AFTER HIM UNTIL I COULD GET THERE VIA METRO ND BUS - ND IT WAS THE BEST EARL GREY TEA I'VE EVER HAD STANDING AT A BUS STOP YARDS AWAY FROM THE ESTATE TEA COMPANY

Delicious chai tea, bit of a twist on the usual. Nice tea products and really cool interior. Looking forward to sitting in when complete. Friendly owner.

Open for takeaway during lockdown.

Excellent knowledgable service, fantastic huge selection of tea, great food too!

We called in late Thursday pm, apologetically asking if they served coffee. Owner was extremely helpful and friendly saying they did (and that we weren't the first to do so). Coffee was excellent and the brownie was delicious. Will definitely call again