Tea Traders in Carmarthenshire

Absolutely lovely experience! Great tea and an awesome selection of cakes, sandwiches and more. You can buy all the teas that you can drink there. The owner takes the time to explain their teas, the differences and their specialities. You can feel that their heart and passion lies in this wonderful little shop.

A very warm welcome and excellent care throughout my visit. A wonderful choice of teas and plenty of help in choosing. My choice took me back 30yrs, flooded with memories all brought about by a quality tea I haven`t tasted in years. An all round, wonderful gem of a tea shop

Paul Raven was a pleasure to see in action at his lovely tearooms. A choice of first or second flush of Darjeeling tea - wow - some tea places haven't heard of the tea let alone offering such subtlety. Thank you to you, your staff and your delightful tea & tearooms. - Made our brief stopover in Carmarthen a real pleasure. How's that? (You should see what I say if I'm not impressed!)

Excellent cafe with very good quality food. An excellent range of teas ( not surprisingly) plus very good coffee. The staff are always attentive, very friendly and often bilingual. Do not miss the cakes !

This place is phenomenal. I have been here twice and have had a great welcome both times . You can really tell they are passionate. Their engagement with customers is so encouraging, and the quality of produce is beyond anything I have come across in Carmarthenshire in a great way. I can't fault it. I don't usually have a BLT, but I thought 'I'll try it' and an Earl Grey tea. This was a memorable experience, the Earl Grey is perfection in its finest, and I never take pictures or even talk about food, but to everyone I spoke to yesterday, I mentioned how incredible lunch was. This is why quality is important, because it is then it becomes, most certainly, unforgettable. It is of no surprise to me that this place is always bustling with great customers.

Was lovely just to sit and watch the world go by. Amazing fresh tea and the most delicious Cake 🧁. A real asset to Carmarthen. Polite friendly staff too.

Amazing service from staff & excellent selection of teas cakes & other tasty treats. Fantastic service online too. Keep up the amazing job you all do.

Lovely little place, and I'm sure it would have been fine if I got anything else, but the chai tasted of nothing. I asked about sugar, and she happily told me they use leaves instead of syrup. They just put the tea leaves in hot water for a few minutes. I didn't have the heart to tell her you cannot make chai that way. It was warm and caffeinated, which was all I really needed. So I would recommend this place as a nice one to sit and have some sort of regular tea.

I’ve been visiting the shop ever since it opened. Over the years the service, quality, products and all other aspects (of a business in the food industry) has done nothing but keep on improving. Whether you want a place to relax on your own or socialise with your friends over a cup of tea and food; Tea Traders offers a fantastic atmosphere complimented by the customer service, hospitality and quality they offer. Highly recommend!

The afternoon tea for 2 was absolutely perfect! Atmosphere was lovely and the staff were so friendly. I chose the lavender earl grey for my tea and bought a pack to take home with me. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience 💗

Always a fantastic welcome at this award winning tea shop. An amazing selection of teas and a great choice on the menu. The mushroom and tomato pastry was delicious. A lovely location in the centre of Carmarthen with outside seating to watch the world go by.

Lovely friendly folk, always a plant based option. - chocolate torte is melt in the mouth awesome! And fantastic array of teas and tea making equipment. Dog friendly outside.

Popped in here for a bite to eat, service was excellent, food fantastic, prices keen. Came away with the tea's we had with our lunch (no hard selling, our own choice) when we are next in Carmarthen we will definitely go again. Highly recommend Teatraders for a light bite, afternoon tea etc.

Lovely place with a huge variety of different tea and tasty cakes. The staff are lovely and that makes all the difference to the visit. Good central location

Excellent place for a proper cuppa! Huge range of teas, expertly prepared and served in special pots with extra water and an egg timer fir perfect timing. Great knowledgeable staff & friendly....and if you buy a packet of their tea - your drink is free. Wonderful.

served by a lovely young chap and a great cup of tea (and hot chocolate). definitely going again, maybe next time for some food!!

Absolutely divine venue thoroughly enjoyed our food and exquisite tea 🍵 thank you

Food & service was excellent. Will go again the next time I'm in Carmarthen.

Brilliant service and atmosphere

Excellent service could not do enough for you the latte was lovely and hot . Definitely worth a visit if you in carmarthen I wished I lived near .

I loved every single minute... serving a customers etc and something new that I haven't done

What a lovely restaurant/cafe. The menu was excellent with a broad variety to choose from for both food and drinks. We had non alcoholic drinks and it was refreshing to have a variety of options to choose from than basic juice or soft drink. A 5/5 for food, service and location. I will for sure be back in the summer when I am back in Wales with a hat so I can sit in the lovely sun ☺️

Excellent tea, definitely worth a visit

We visit Carmarthen about three times a year and always try somewhere new for a cuppa. We tried tea traders and weren't disappointed, massive selection of teas and varied menu. I went for Welsh breakfast tea and teacake while hubby had cherry Bakewell cake. Loved the timer for a proper brew!! Staff were patient and friendly and reasonably priced. Accessible for anyone with mobility issues and seating available outside. Toilets are situated down a flight of stairs! Recommended if you're in the area!!

Friendly service and always willing to accommodate. We had a small child with us and they helped by warming his food and giving us an umbrella so that we could sit outside to take care of the child.

Brilliant afternoon tea for a friend's 40th. The staff were extremely welcoming and attentive, tea knowledge was so interesting too, and the food was fresh and delicious. We all can't wait to return, thank you for such a lovely experience.

Tea Traders is a positive addition to Carmarthen Town. Always a smile, friendly service and knoweldgable advice if you want to know the flavour of the different teas. The food is good ranging from sandwiches and cake to vegetable cawl (in season). I am very pleased with my purchase of the stump teapot, I can now relax with a couple of cups of my favourite leafed tea.

Staff are very nice and food of a good standard

Staff and service were better than the food. The food was top notch, top quality.

Discovered this tea shop as we are now regular visitors to Carmarthen Hospital, for all the wrong reasons! Wonderful service, great guys and the best teas ever. Just ordered some more supplies online and booked for the next two tastings. Every bit as good as sampling wines.

Excellent cafe and tea store. Friendly staff who are passionate about tea and only too pleased to guide and recommend different teas. Food excellent too. Can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you for making us feel special.

Well there are no words which can equate to how fantastic it was to visit Tea Traders with my husband. Absolutely everything about our time spent here was extremely delightful. The cawl is absolutely delicious & so many teas to choose from it definitely is a list of many returns to Tea Traders. The staff they make a very welcoming, happy place to be. They all go above & beyond to help every customer in any way they can. Thankyou so much Tea Traders, we will be back very soon. Laura & Gareth

Love the friendly atmosphere and the food is excellent.

Always a pleasure visiting tea trader's, Pleasant owners and staff .And enjoyable drinks and meals and cakes .

I love this place!! Gorgeous Cherry bakewell cake and coffee, reasonably priced. Whats not to love?

Massive selection of different teas also had a decent cup of coffee and other options of hot and cold drinks. They bring the tea out in a cute little teapot accompanied with a set of 3 egg timers 3, 4 or 5 minutes to make sure your tea is brewed to your liking, there is also a little handle on the leaf holder within the teapot for easy removal once the tea is brewed enough. I enjoyed my visit.

Great Place! Great Service! Great Food! Great Value!

Can’t recommend this establishment highly enough. On a damp day in Carmarthen we stopped for a drink with our friends and between us, our 6 dogs. Paul helped by arranging tables and umbrellas outside for us and dried all of them. Having sat and then ordered our drinks and cakes it started to pour down! Paul immediately appeared and asked us to come inside along with the dogs (which is not normally allowed) set up a table for us and ensured we were comfortable. We were then served with the most excellent tea and simply gorgeous cakes from their homemade range. Nothing was too much trouble and the welcome 4 damp adults and 6 soggy dogs received was second to none. Thank you Paul and please thank your staff at Teatraders

Sublime afternoon tea, super friendly staff and peaceful atmosphere. So many teas to choose from! Really tasty food.

An absolutely lovely place! Stopped in for a pit stop with a long car drive ahead of us...don't usually leave reviews but this cute little shop went above and beyond. When we ordered, it was quick service with lovely waiters. I had ordered a chai latte and was hyped for it. I didn't really think about the fact that 1. it might taste differently to Starbucks/main stream coffee places as they use tea leaves and not powder with lots of sugar!!! 2. I have lost taste and smell due to covid for 10 months and some things don't taste nice/leave odd odours in my mouth It arrived quickly and I tried it. I wasn't the biggest fan and didn't really like it (personal taste). However, the owner came over and asked if everything was okay, perhaps seeing I didn’t like it. Seeing me a bit embarrassed, he didn't make a fuss but let me know that it was okay not to like it. Thinking it was sorted, I continued to drink it as I didn't want to look ungrateful!!! He later came over with a glass of water and explained the way they made it and why it was different to other chains of coffee. He was so lovely about it and explained it so well. We came to pay the bill and he didn't charge for the drink!! as I didn't like it...we insisted but he wouldn't take it. Overall such a great place and couldn't fault the staff at all. Lovely people and would highly recommend you to check it out. :)

Lovely little tea shop with every kind of tea you could imagine! I had a really delicious Jasmine Pearl (my absolute fav!). The cakes are freshly made in house and the honey ginger is unbelievable. Would definitely go back if I'm ever in Carmarthen again

Brilliant teas available and the sandwiches and cakes are great. Plus a dog water bowl brought to the table which Ralf and Nala appreciated. Well worth a visit.

great tea great cake great vibes 10/10

Range of teas are second to none, service excellent and they do a good toasties,

I was given Christmas present voucher for Tea Traders. I had an excellent lunch there the staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely be going there again.

Always a warm welcome. Excellent service, wonderful food Every visit is a treat

Although there is plenty competition for tea and coffee shops in Carmarthen; we always find ourselves at Tea Traders. Paul and all the staff are very welcoming... but the teas and the cakes are truly excellent!

For a Tea shop their Coffee is great ! Food is fresh & delicious 😋

Amazing Teas with homemade Cake, Nick & Paul are amazing. Great location in Carmarthen with a huge selection of Tea.

Such passion about tea, I used to buy my tea via Suki, but now I have found a more local option. Great atmosphere and food at the café.

Great tea great service and so much more

Back again today ......as per perfect service .......lovely home made sandwich and Cherry Cake all made in store !! ......you go see for your self .....even book a reservation don.t miss out fabulous place.👌👍

Good food and drink, excellent service friendly atmosphere. Our go to café when in Carmarthen.

Very attentive,knew what was needed ,calm and patient . Very much appreciated :-)

Lovely afternoon tea, and very nice hosts.

Tea Traders was recommended to us and we were not disappointed. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about tea - no surprise there - and do everything they can to help you enjoy the tea, and the experience. The cakes are also excellent - toasted tea-cake toasted to perfection with just the right amount of butter, and the bara brith was the best we’ve ever tasted. A must visit place if you’re in Carmarthen.

A warm welcome and delicious food!The Cawl was outstanding, piping hot, served with lovely fresh bread and cheese. Excellent selection of Teas on offer. Select your own or ask the expert to help select the perfect brew. looking forward to our next visit. Thank you for a delicious lunch.

Tea Traders is a haven for the soul where all are made to feel like they are home. You are more than a customer in this place - you are a guest or long lost friend. To me, this is the very essence of hospitality. That Paul and his friendly team make and serve heartwarming, nutritious food and beverages is almost a byproduct. Tis a place to experience exotic blends and the lost art of tea making in an age of convenience - and I say this as a man whose taste is for latte. In these challenging times, Tea Traders provide just the sort of medicine we all need. They are a real credit to Carmarthen and a precious community asset. Bravo to all that sail in her, the rubber ducks 🦆 included! ☕️🫖👏

Lovely cup of tea, welsh blend, with the best carrot cake I have had. Owners friendly, atmosphere relaxed. Definitely will be back, lots of different teas to choose from, just having a chai and turmeric at home, it's delicious.

I don’t often write reviews but this place ticks all the boxes. Fantastic service from start to finish cakes were sublime hand made which for me is a must and the tea was A-star. Always great when you hit on an establishment which gets it right especially when there are so many that can’t.

Lovley breakfast and wonderful tea very nice and friendly

Such a brilliant tea shop! I can’t decide what to praise the most- the people, the food, the tea or the coffee. Excellent food- cakes to die for, all prepared by the owners. Very helpful staff, genuinely happy to help and real tea experts. They clearly love what they do and have put in so much soul and care. It’s like being spoilt by family! I can’t recommend this tea shop enough. Brilliant for families. My son said the cake tasted like heaven. We got some of their delicious ginger cake to have at home and coffee and walnut cake to give as a present. Delicious. Thank you very, very much!

Great selection of loose leaf tea and really tasty bara brith. very helpful staff and nice to sit outside in the square to watch the world go by

A great experience, Paul and Nick went that extra mile to accommodate us and also special requirements we had. Best food and cake we have had for a long time. Amazing little place will recommend.

God what a find! Popped in as was shopping, superb service amazing teas loved it. Will try the cakes next time they looked amazing

Knowledge helpful people, flavoursome teas

Brilliant little tea /coffee shop. Delicious pate and toast for lunch. Tuna melt toasties came highly recommended as well! Not expensive and coffee was good as well. Deserves to succeed. Highly recommended if you're in Carmarthen.

A special place in the heart of carmarthen

Lovely tea and they do vegan gluten free cake... which is great

Will be bying again soon brill company

Had a lovely pot of tea and scone. Cake is delicious my friend had a piece. Very friendly staff would definitely recommend.

This shop is my favourite place and I'll tell you why...... 1. Quality.... from loose tea to coffee to handmade tea cosies to teapots, every item is exceptional 2. Friendly and welcoming.....a lovely cafe/shopping experience 3. Variety......homemade cakes, delicious sandwiches, tea tasting 4. Relaxed atmosphere.....books available to browse through while enjoying your tea/coffee 5. Dedicated owners.....supporting other local businesses and suppliers Give it a try and you wont be disappointed.

Not just great tea....Great for light lunch, afternoon high tea (you need to book this but it is worth doing), mid morning/afternoon cake to go with your choice of beverage ,(great coffee too!), great gluten free options, great tea gifts all topped off by Paul and Nick - 2 great guys running the show!

A visit to tea traders gives more than a cup of tea. There's an enormous choice of teas to choose from, and Paul is on hand with his friendly advice. If you buy a pack to take home, you even get your cuppa for free! Their food is special as well, made with love and very tasty. They have a very ethical employment policy, too. Can't fault you, Tea traders!

We love coming from Swansea to visit Tea traders! Their toasties, Cawl and large selection of cakes are so yummy and go amazingly with their range of hot drinks. Not only do they have a huge range of Teas but also flavoured hot chocolates.

Unbeatable range of high quality teas. Excellent and personal service. Lovely stopping place for light lunches and delicious cakes.

Excellent food and very friendly welcoming professional service. Huge variety of teas. Nice selection of tea and coffee related gifts also cards. Also online ordering for home delivery. Best place in Carmarthen for tea,coffee and homemade cake.

Brilliant tea shop , great owners, very knowledgeable on their teas, lovely gifts.

These guys really know their Teas. I’ve recently ordered for second time during lockdown and tried several new teas, including green and white tea and can honestly say I’m a convert. Just wish I lived nearer as those cakes look delicious 😍

We love visiting Tea traders. Paul and the team are so friendly and helpful. Always a warm welcome and lovely tea and refreshments. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Tea Traders is a wonderful experience: 300 or so different teas, yummy cakes and snacks and gifts, cards and art created by local Welsh social enterprises and artists. You get a lovely warm welcome, and it’s a business with big ethics and a big heart. A gem in Carmarthen’s fine collection of interesting indie cafes and shops. Love it!

Tea Traders is the perfect old fashioned tea shop in the heart of Carmarthen. They have so many different flavours of loose tea you could try a different one every time you go. The staff are friendly and helpful and really know their stuff and can help you find the perfect tea to try. They are ideal for a slice of cake with a cuppa (and then buying some tea to take home!) They are my favourite place to bring a friend.

I discovered this tea shop while walking around Carmarthen on a bank holiday weekend. I am a fan of tea and glad to see that variety of teas on purchase. I tried the peach and white tea and it was delicious. Paul was really helpful and explained everything clearly. I totally recommend checking out this shop when visiting Carmarthen. Thanks Paul!

Lovely atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and great tasting tea. What's not to like?!

Great shop with a massive range of teas! Staff are very friendly with a wealth of knowledge and patience ( picking up a gift for my partner, I have no clue with tea). Lovely clean store

Friendly staff, good food, catering for allergies, best in Carmarthen.

I love this cafe, the tea and coffee is excellent, simple lunches reliably good quality, even a teacake is special. Service quick and friendly, and right now it is beautifully and innovatively decorated. 5* all round.

What an amazing find. Only popped in for a drink but ended up with coffee,cake,scone with clotted cream and jam.Went in for a second visit and asked for a recommendation. I was shown 5 variations by the man behind the counter (SORRY DIDNT CATCH YOUR NAME).He was very helpful and polite. It was as if he was an old friend.I ended up buying a bag of which you get the cup of tea for free.The tea shop is clean tidy and offers tea, coffee, toasties, sandwiches and HOMEMADE CAKES. There is about 100+ varieties of tea on display so I will be a regular as I intend to try them all.I highly recommend you seek out The tea traders even if your not a tea drinker I guarantee after a brew here you will be.GREAT PEOPLE GREAT TEAGREAT ATMOSPHERE AND CAKE CAKE CAKE.

Excellent Tea Shop, with a good range of teas available, staff always warm and welcoming, good choice of snacks available and if you have room, there is a good choice of cakes, would recommend the home made cawl.

What a fantastic place. Never been before. Lovely location on the square and the customer service was second to none. Soup/ cawl was sublime.

Was Treated unfairly today because I wasn't wearing a "Normal" Mask. I tried to buy one afterwards because I wanted to go back in and tell him my feelings but it is like Rubber and Snapped instantly. I have a Disability Called Williams Syndrome and also Autism and he was Correcting me and being smart arsed, and I didn't get anything, not even a Drink, and I was respectively trying my Best because I have trouble with "Normal" Masks, but got told to leave. The man Serving wasn't very kind. I used a Bandana as a Mask as I found it easier to adjust, but still I felt upset. I hope he gets the Jist of my Comments. I could have given it More stars but was deeply disappointed. Ted.

Nice place with outdoor seating.Wide choice of coffees, teas and unusual cakes.Friendly staff and quick service.

Superb venue which is a welcome addition to Carmarthen town centre. Very friendly male owners who were exceptional in their knowledge of the different teas. Can’t wait to sample more of their dishes. Cakes looked amazing I must say.

I've walked past this place LOADS and never been in until a few days ago. I bought a bag of tea and have been in to try other varieties since then, and the service is always excellent. Loved every tea I've tried so far, and can't wait to get through my bag of Blue Lady so I can justify buying another variety. :) Gentleman serving is very enthusiastic and definitely knows his stuff. Would recommend to any tea lover.

We've ordered twice over the past couple of months and received excellent service with prompt delivery to North Wales. Great quality tea, well packaged with brewing notes included. We will continue to support this great, small independent business.

A favourite place since it opened,hard to imagine Carmarthen without it. Bright, clean, very welcoming. Huge selection of teas(other drinks too),delicious food(they always try to accommodate dietary restrictions etc) and a selection of gifts. If you want to learn about and try new teas or just have your usual this is the place. Some of the best cakes anywhere! Exceptionally professional while feeling as if you've dropped in on friends.

What a lovely place. I’ve loved taking my family here since we moved to the area. Since lockdown I’ve been getting Tea Trader tea through the Carmarthen food network, but I’m looking forward to visiting the shop again soon!

If you find yourself in need of a drink and a bite while in Carmarthen you could do a lot worse than Tea Traders. A warm friendly cafe in the town centre, you can even buy from a huge range of teas to take home.Well worth a visit.

Super find in Carmarthen! Nice choice of teas (also serve coffee!) and small snack menu. Woukd i go back? You betcha!

I was very warmed welcome in the shop very friendly staff and knows alot about the different tea they got decently recommend this cafe shop