With the rise of specialty coffee casting a long shadow, not enough love has been given to boutique tea. Tavalon Tea Lounge is looking to change that, with its upmarket tea hub and cafe at Westfield Garden City already shaping opinions on tea of all kinds. Boasting a luxurious array of sips and snacks, Tavalon Tea Lounge is an oasis in the hubbub of the bustling shopping centre. First and foremost, Tavalon’s specialty is tea. The selection of artfully crafted teas are sourced from across the world, sourced and curated by Tavalon’s tea sommelier Chris Cason. Take your pick of the 25-strong selection, which includes black tea, green tea, herbal mixtures, fruit teas, oolong teas and white tea. Each sip is packed with antioxidants and flavour, perfect for the health conscious seeking a tasty drink. Tavalon Tea Lounge also serves specialty coffee from Seven Miles, a selection of pastries, snacks, sandwiches and tea-infused treats such as gelato, earl grey honey cupcakes, matcha cookies and chocolate and chai-flavoured brownies. If you’re seeking a Tavalon fix elsewhere in Brisbane, the brand supplies tea to institutions such as The Westin Brisbane, Montrachet and Rick Shores.