Our Mission:

To help people and brands make meaningful moments memorable through exceptional tea, beautiful design and bespoke gifting experiences.

Our Vision:

To redefine how people give, welcome and connect through tea, becoming Southeast Asia’s most trusted contemporary tea gifting brand.

Dear Valued Partners and Tea Enthusiasts,

Welcome to the 2026 collection. This is a curated exploration of botanical integrity and the quiet art of the ritual. As we navigate an increasingly fast-paced world, The Tea Republic remains a sanctuary for those who seek intentionality in every pour.

This year, our focus converges on Holistic Wellness. We believe that the finest teas do more than please the palate. They offer a restorative pause for the mind and body alike. This philosophy is mirrored in our 2026 Signature Collection, where the celebrated Malaysiana Tea Collection takes center stage. As we welcome the world for Visit Malaysia 2026, we invite you to rediscover the vibrant heritage of our landscapes through blends that are as culturally rich as they are soul-soothing.

In our pursuit of refined sustainability, we have reimagined our iconic Tea Pyramid Gift Box. For 2026, we introduce the Luxe Hard Cover Edition. Crafted from eco-friendly chipboard, this edition significantly reduces our plastic footprint while offering a tactile, archival quality. It is a vessel designed to be kept, repurposed, and admired.

Our commitment to the source remains unwavering. Through direct-trade sourcing and deepening our ties with local artisans and suppliers, we ensure that every element of our offering supports a transparent and ethical ecosystem. By choosing the local path wherever possible, we honor the collective craft of the growers and makers who bring our purpose to life.

Whether you are curating a moment of personal reflection or seeking a bespoke gift that articulates your brand’s highest values, we are honored to accompany you. Thank you for your continued trust in our endeavors.

Here is to a year of clarity, wellness, and the restorative power found within each intentional moment of tea.

With grateatude,

Sumita J.Singam-Takács
Founder
The Tea Republic

January 2026

Celebrate the citeazen within. 

Tea has always been our way of creating moments of connection.

The Tea Republic began in Kuala Lumpur in September 2010 with a simple idea: to create a place where people could slow down, discover good tea and enjoy a little time for themselves.

What started as a cosy tea lounge at Bangsar Shopping Centre began with more than 30 teas sourced from established tea merchants and labels around the world.

But as we listened to our customers, we discovered something more.

Tea was rarely just about the tea.

It was about welcoming someone.
Marking an occasion.
Saying thank you.
Creating a moment of calm.
Bringing people together.

And that insight shaped where The Tea Republic would go next.

From Tea Lounge to Tea Gifting Specialist

The Tea Republic @ Bangsar Shopping Centre. 2010-2015

SEPTEMBER 2010

The Tea Republic was founded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in September 2010. The business platform which was going to be sharing tea blends from around the globe inspired its name: The Tea Republic. The tagline celebrate the citeazen within was generated from the basis that each and every one of us have a tea blend out there that we can enjoy.

DECEMBER 2010

The Tea Republic begins in Kuala Lumpur.

In December 2010, The Tea Republic started serving just over 30 types of tea from a little cosy corner in an upscale neighbourhood mall; Bangsar Shopping Centre. The tea lounge served teas in a western format as opposed to the ceremonious methods which are popular in Asian cultures ; Japan, China and Taiwan to name a few.

These teas were sourced from established tea labels and merchants globally. After gaining some insight into the Malaysian palette for teas, The Tea Republic launched its very own range of signature tea blends in July 2013.

SEPTEMBER 2013

We created our own signature blends.

After learning more about Malaysian tastes and preferences, we began developing our own range of signature tea blends.

Our online store also launched in 2013, making our teas accessible beyond our physical tea lounge.

The Tea Republic @ Bangsar Shopping Centre. 2015-2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

We moved from serving tea to creating tea experiences.

We eventually wrapped up our retail and F&B operations and shifted our focus to e-commerce, gifting and customised tea solutions.

Today, we work with businesses, event organisers and individuals to create tea gifts, custom blends and branded tea experiences designed around the occasion, the recipient and the story our clients want to tell.

The best tea gifts are about more than what is inside the box.

They create a feeling before the first cup is even brewed.

That is why we look beyond the tea itself.

We consider the occasion, the people receiving it, the brand behind it and the experience you want to create.

From selecting and developing tea blends to packaging, personalisation and presentation, we bring these details together to create a finished gift that feels purposeful and complete.

That is the value we bring.

Not simply tea.

A tea experience designed around your moment.

Good tea is where every experience begins.

Our approach starts with the tea itself.

Our signature collection includes White, Green, Oolong, Black and Tisane blends, using tea leaves, herbs, flowers, spices and fruits sourced from tea-growing regions and ingredient partners around the world.

Our current collection includes more than 43 signature blends, with ingredients sourced from countries including Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Germany, Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan and Korea.

Our blends are produced with experienced tea trade partners and supported by quality assurance throughout production and processing. Depending on the ingredient and supplier, certifications include Fairtrade, Organic, HACCP and MeSTI.

The result is tea that is not only beautiful to present, but reliable enough for gifting, hospitality and repeat programmes.

Made with care. Designed with purpose.

We believe good design should consider more than how something looks.

Our retail packaging is designed to be recyclable and adhesive-free where possible, and produced locally where practical to reduce unnecessary waste.

We continually review our materials and processes as better solutions become available.

We also believe tea is something worth sharing.

Through tastings, workshops and collaborations, we create opportunities for people to discover tea, learn something new and enjoy the ritual of slowing down.

Whether you’re choosing a gift, creating a branded tea experience, curating a hospitality programme or exploring a bespoke collaboration, we’re here to help you turn the idea into something your recipients will remember.

FOUNDER

Commencing her career as an interior designer, Sumita J.Singam-Takács made a business out of her favourite beverage in 2010. Sumita completed her interior architecture studies in Melbourne, Australia and developed an addiction to hot cups of tea which helped warm her cold hands in the cooler weather.

The tea aficionado had her first encounter with a fine gourmet tea in 2007 while travelling in Seoul. Besides the hefty price tag that caught her attention, the flavour was special too. Ever since, trying that gourmet rooibos blend, she sought out various gourmet tea blends and eventually decided on starting a speciality tea store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

With over ten years in the tea business, she is passionate about helping her customers discover and try new tea blends; guiding them to elevate their tea drinking experience.

When not working on the tea business, Sumita can be found trying to keep up with her two children and tasting new tea blends with her husband Jan, a fellow tea aficionado.

10th Jan 2013 – The Tea Republic’s founder, Sumita J.Singam-Takács, talks tea with Vanessa Chong on Bella, NTV7