The tea rooms in Milan to try

These days in Milan, autumn feels like it's closing in, closer than ever even though the equinox is still far off. The sky fills with gray clouds, and the sun is shy. It rains heavily for hours, often catching us without an umbrella. The desire to go out and spend time in the park is at an all-time low. The solution? Seeking refuge in bookstores or in tea rooms, enjoying biscuits and warming up with friends, letting the aromas of teas from around the world envelop us as we choose our favorites.

Chà Tea Atelier

A classic and a go-to spot for tea lovers in Milan, Chà Tea Atelier is located in the Porta Genova area. Here, you can buy infusions and teas from all over the world, but that’s not all. The shop also offers themed tasting courses. Perfect for enjoying with friends or giving as a gift, to become true experts in coziness.

Portico84

On Corso Garibaldi, you’ll find a contemporary yet luxurious hotel, right in the heart of the city. It’s the Urban Hive, and in its bistro Portico84, you can enjoy a truly diverse tea menu, taking you on a journey in one sip, from Sri Lanka to China. They also offer infusions and remedies, perfect for calming stress or boosting energy.

La Medina

Speaking of traveling around the world, we suggest La Medina. Located in the Cenisio area, this pastry shop and tea room offers a rich selection of Moroccan sweets and the signature (and delicious) mint tea, which is served after being oxygenated. If you need another reason to try it, the team is proudly female-led. A true treat!

Moko's Matcha

If green Japanese tea, matcha, is your thing, then your go-to spot will quickly become Moko's Matcha in the Moscova area. This tea room offers ceremonial-grade matcha, which is of very high quality, as well as Japanese sweets. The matcha-centered menu includes various versions of the drink: classic, iced, double, with added milk or sweet red beans. In short, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Naëve

If you love tea but your favorite part of an autumn snack is the sweets, and you want to stay in the Moscova area, the perfect spot for you is Naëve, a small pastry shop offering a selection of teas and infusions, the option of a matcha latte, but most importantly, a wide variety of delicious and refined sweets, including crepe cake and Basque chocolate cheesecake.

Tête à Thè

Alright, alright, it's not exactly in Milan, but Tête à Thè, a tea room located in Abbiategrasso, is still worth a visit. For its selection of teas, infusions, and herbal teas, of course, but also for its tea-infused beers, a fun idea for an after-dinner gathering. Another plus? The opening hours: on cold Lombardy evenings, who wouldn’t want to retreat to a cozy spot with brick walls until 1 AM?