The Tea Bar
A waterside home for the world's favourite beverage
Situated outside Smugglers Cottage on the edge of the River Fal is Tregothnan’s Tea Bar. A contemporary (and temporary!) little spot where you can enjoy the world’s only truly English cup of tea whilst the Camellia sinensis grow happily on the opposite banks.
The Tea Bar has been born out of the idea that despite being the world’s number one beverage, tea lacks a social space in this country; a place where people can meet and mingle around the formal and informal rituals of taking tea. Unlike the ubiquitous and characterless High Street coffee shop, The Tea Bar is all about taking time. Time to think about the tea we’re enjoying, where it comes from and how it’s produced and, of course, time to enjoy its complex flavours and aromas in beautiful surroundings. The history of tea shows us that it has been enjoyed for centuries as a natural cornerstone of social activity; a reason for people to join together and discuss the business, politics, and even the gossip of the day. Come to The Tea Bar to enjoy a simple cup, or indulge in a grand afternoon tea. The Tea Bar is also the venue of our Tea Tasting Master Classes, click to discover more about this fascinating experience.
The Tea Bar you see today is a temporary structure. We have plans to re-home The Tea Bar in the International Tea Centre planned for the site. To stay updated with progress, subscribe to our newsletter online or text TEA to 64446. Discover more about the International Tea Centre here.
