Tea Leaves is a specialty tea and teaware shop at 29 Olinda-Monbulk Road in Olinda. More than 300 teas and infusions sit alongside teapots, cups and brewing accessories, making it a colourful stop for tea drinkers and gift shoppers exploring the Dandenong Ranges.
The business moved from Sassafras to Olinda in 2025 after around 30 years in its former village location. Allow about 20 to 45 minutes to browse, with longer if you want help choosing a blend or comparing teapots. This is a retail shop; plan a sit-down meal or afternoon tea at one of the village’s separate cafes.
Exploring the Tea Collection
The selection includes black, green and white tea, oolong, pu-erh, chai and matcha, together with herbal and fruit infusions. Flavoured blends, organic options, tea bags and gift packs provide different ways to buy. Coffee and drinking chocolate broaden the choice for households whose tastes extend beyond tea.
Start with the styles you already enjoy, then ask staff about alternatives with a similar flavour or strength. If avoiding caffeine, distinguish herbal infusions from green or white tea rather than choosing by colour alone. Tell staff how you normally brew your drinks so they can help you select tea and equipment that suit your routine.
Teapots, Brewing Equipment and Gifts
The teapot collection is part of the shop’s appeal, ranging from traditional designs to colourful novelty pieces. Cups, mugs, infusers, tea-for-one sets and storage tins give you smaller options as well as larger presents. Take time to compare the practical details, including capacity and the type of strainer, alongside the design.
For a gift, consider whether the recipient uses loose-leaf tea and already owns brewing equipment. A favourite blend with a suitable infuser can be more useful than an unfamiliar pot. Tea Leaves also operates an online shop, so you can reorder a blend after returning home without making another trip to Olinda.
Opening Hours, Access and Parking
The shop opens daily from 10am to 5pm, including public holidays, except Christmas Day. The Olinda store has full wheelchair access, providing an indoor browsing option for visitors who find the steeper garden walks around the ranges difficult.
Use 29 Olinda-Monbulk Road as your destination and look for village parking. Public and roadside spaces can fill on weekends and during the popular autumn and spring seasons; allow time to park legally and walk to the shop. Buses serve Olinda, but check the complete outward and return journey if travelling without a car. For shop enquiries, call (03) 9755 2222 and choose option 1; the online warehouse has separate contact arrangements.
Making a Day of Olinda
Tea Leaves is within walking distance of other village shops and cafes, so it fits easily around lunch or a shorter shopping visit. Keep bulky purchases for the end of your village walk, particularly if buying a fragile teapot or several gifts.
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, Cloudehill Gardens and RJ Hamer Arboretum provide separate outdoor outings nearby. Choose one that suits your available time and walking ability, allowing for the drive and its own opening hours. A garden visit followed by tea shopping gives the day variety without requiring a long list of stops.
Tea Leaves FAQs
Where is Tea Leaves located?
The current shop is at 29 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda VIC 3788. Use this address when planning your visit rather than the business's former Sassafras location.
Is Tea Leaves still in Sassafras?
The retail business has moved to Olinda. Visitors combining tea shopping with a meal in Sassafras should allow for a separate journey between the two villages.
Is it a cafe or tearoom?
Tea Leaves is a specialty tea and teaware retailer. Visit to browse blends, teapots and accessories, and plan a seated meal or afternoon tea at a separate cafe.
What can I buy at Tea Leaves?
The range covers specialty teas and infusions, with brewing accessories, cups and a varied teapot collection. Ask staff about the flavour and brewing style you prefer, especially when selecting an unfamiliar blend or a gift.
What are the opening hours?
The Olinda store opens daily from 10am to 5pm, including public holidays, except Christmas Day. These retail hours differ from the weekday hours for the warehouse and online help desk.
Is the store wheelchair accessible?
The operator confirms full wheelchair access at the Olinda store. It provides an indoor browsing option, although you should still plan the journey from your chosen village parking space.
How long should I allow?
About 20 to 45 minutes is a useful allowance for general browsing. Leave longer if you want staff advice on blends or time to compare teapots and gifts.
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