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The city guide · KuwaitTea shops inKuwait City.
Kuwait City buys its tea in its malls. TeaGschwendner, the German chain's Kuwaiti franchise, runs three shops (Al Hamra Tower, The Avenues and Marina Mall) with a wall of more than 300 loose teas priced by the 100 g, from an English Breakfast at KD 2.800 to a Japanese gyokuro at KD 20.000, plus a matcha bar. Tavola, the kitchenware store, stocks Mariage Frères tins and sachets at KD 11.500, Akbar Tea sells its pure Ceylon tins from KD 2.900 online and at its Kuwait boutique, and TWG Tea pours at The Avenues Prestige.
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TeaGschwendner Kuwait
Al Hamra Tower (Sharq); The Avenues, Phase 2; Marina Mall, Salmiya
44 prices listedTeaGschwendner Kuwait
Al Hamra Tower, Al Shuhada Street, Sharq, Kuwait City
The German tea house's Kuwaiti franchise: three shops, more than 300 loose teas sold by the 100 g, and a matcha bar open every day until ten.
In storeShips onlineEvery day 10am to 10pm (all three shops)
Read the full shop note
The Kuwaiti franchise of the German tea house, with shops at Al Hamra Tower in Sharq, The Avenues (Phase 2, shop FL51) and Marina Mall in Salmiya, all open every day from 10 in the morning to 10 at night. Loose teas are sold by the 100 g with larger sizes at a discount: English Breakfast No.750 KD 2.800, Ceylon Nuwara Eliya KD 2.800, Darjeeling Avantgarde second flush KD 6.600, Lung Ching KD 7.100, Japanese sencha KD 5.300, gyokuro KD 20.000, Formosa Pouchong KD 7.500 for 50 g, Silver Needle KD 17.000, and a Matcha Kei ceremonial tin at KD 29.000 for 30 g. Pyramid tea bags at KD 4.000 a box, herbal bags from KD 2.750, matcha lattes and iced teas at the counter.
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Website: tgtea-kw.com The everyday option
3 prices listedTavola Kuwait
Al Tilal Complex, Jahra Road, Shuwaikh Industrial
The kitchen and tableware chain's two Kuwait stores, at Al Tilal Complex on Jahra Road in Shuwaikh Industrial and at The Avenues in Al Rai, carry a shelf of Mariage Frères: Jardin Premier English Breakfast in 30 cotton muslin sachets KD 11.500, Marco Polo black tea in a 100 g canister KD 11.500 or as 30 sachets KD 11.500, with Earl Grey French Blue and the green Fuji Yama and Sakura appearing between restocks. Teapots, infusers and tea presses share the aisle; orders can be collected in store or delivered.
In storeShips onlineAl Tilal Complex: Saturday to Thursday 9am to 10pm, Friday 2pm to 10pm; The Avenues: every day 9am to 10pm
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Website: tavolashop.com
Prices keep each product’s listed currency and pack size. Check current prices and hours with the shop.
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TWG Tea at The Avenues
The Avenues Mall, Prestige phase, M floor, unit E129
Website: twgtea.comThe Singaporean chain's Kuwait salon and boutique, open every day 9am to 11pm, with the brand's loose teas in tins and tea bags sold at the counter and a tea salon alongside.
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Before you head out.
Currency, grams & tea bags
Each price keeps its original pack size. A box of bags and a pouch of loose leaf aren’t a like-for-like comparison.
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Hours and visiting conditions can differ between branches. Use the address and details for the location you plan to visit.
Pickup and appointments
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A guide with a point of view
Tea specialists lead the discovery. Other retailers keep their own category, for familiar blends and everyday essentials.
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