Now Open

KUURA North Melbourne

Drop by our newly opened North Melbourne store to explore a range of Chinese teas and handmade ceramic teawares in-person. 

We're open for retail and walk-in tea tastings every Tuesday and Thursday (11am - 6pm) and Saturday (11am - 4pm).

Tea leaves spread out on large trays outdoors with a building and trees in the background.

Yunnan Pu-erh Tea

We make pu-erh and other Chinese teas for drinking, collecting, and long-term ageing.

Private tea tasting sessions

Book a private tea tasting session with us in our North Melbourne tea shop, perfect if you're interested in tasting particular teas, for a special occasion, or if you would like a tailored session and one-to-one in-store guidance with no interruptions.

We have a menu of teas for you to choose from, which includes sold-out teas from our past collections, in addition to our regular lineup. We also have a selection of particularly rare teas available to drink for an additional cost per pot. 

Each private session runs for 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Learn about pu-erh tea

  1. Read more: How to Store and Age Pu-erh Tea
    How to Store and Age Pu-erh Tea

    How to Store and Age Pu-erh Tea

    One of the main appeals of pu-erh tea is its ability to age and transform over time, a process that requires careful control of storage conditions. This article explores how and why storing pu-erh works, what's involved, and how to do it at home.

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  2. Read more: How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 2
    How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 2

    How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 2

    Broadly speaking, pu-erh tea production occurs in two distinct stages. This article outlines the final steps - known as the 'fine processing' - of pu-erh tea production.

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