Heytea in Thailand 2026

HeyTea has officially arrived in Thailand, and its first store isn’t a copy-paste version of the ones in China. The Bangkok location, on the first floor of CentralWorld, opened under a format called HeyTea Lab, built around letting you smell and sample teas before you commit to a cup. If you’ve had HeyTea elsewhere and are wondering what’s different here, or you’ve never tried it and want to know where to start, this guide covers the menu, the prices, the location, and the drinks worth ordering first.

Where to Find HeyTea in Bangkok

The first Thailand branch sits on the ground floor of CentralWorld in Pathum Wan, one of Bangkok’s busiest shopping and transit hubs. Expect a queue, especially on weekends and in the evenings, since it’s currently the only location in the country. The HeyTea Lab format at this store adds an aroma station where staff walk you through different tea bases by scent alone, which is a nice way to pick a flavor if you’re not familiar with the brand’s style yet.

Store hours generally follow CentralWorld’s mall hours, but pull up the location on the HeyTea app or CentralWorld’s own directory before you go, since opening-week hours can shift.

What Makes HeyTea Different

HeyTea started in Shenzhen in 2012 and is credited with inventing the cheese tea category: brewed tea topped with a layer of lightly salted cheese foam instead of milk or cream. That contrast between bitter tea and sweet-savory foam is still the brand’s signature, even as the menu has grown to include fruit teas, matcha lattes, and classic milk teas. In Thailand, expect the core lineup to lean on that same identity, with local adjustments likely as the Bangkok store settles in.

The Menu: What to Expect

Full baht pricing wasn’t published at launch, so treat any number you see online as a placeholder until you check the app or the counter. That said, the drink categories below reflect what HeyTea typically runs at new international locations, and give you a solid starting point for your order.

Cheese Tea (the signature category)

This is the drink HeyTea built its name on. A cheese foam cap sits on top of chilled tea, usually jasmine or a fruit blend underneath. The trick is not stirring it, so you get a savory-sweet layer with every sip through the tea below. Cloud Jasmine Tea is the most traditional version and the one to try first if you’ve never had cheese tea before.

Fruit Tea

Real fruit, not syrup, is the selling point here. Grape, mango, guava, and grapefruit versions show up most often, sometimes blended with a fruit puree for texture rather than left as clear juice. These tend to be lighter and less sweet than the milk-based drinks, which makes them a better pick in Bangkok’s heat.

Matcha and Tea Latte

For a creamier, less fruity option, the matcha and latte line uses steamed milk over a matcha or black tea base, sometimes with a matcha cloud foam on top instead of cheese foam. These read closer to a specialty coffee shop drink than a bubble tea.

Milk Tea

The classic format: black tea, milk, and usually a brown sugar or bobo (chewy tapioca-style) add-in. If you want something familiar and rich rather than experimental, this is the safer starting point.

Toppings and Customization

Sago, bobo pearls, cheese cloud, matcha cloud, and various jellies can typically be added to most bases. Sugar and ice levels are adjustable too, which matters more in Thailand than in cooler markets since a fully iced, full-sugar order can taste very different from a light-ice, half-sugar one.

Allergens to Know Before Ordering

Cheese foam, milk, and cream show up across most categories, and some toppings use coconut, soy, or nut-based ingredients. If you have a dairy or nut allergy, ask staff directly rather than guessing from the drink name, since recipes vary by market.

Questions People Ask About HeyTea Thailand

Is HeyTea open in Thailand yet?

Yes. The first store opened at CentralWorld, floor 1, in Bangkok, under the HeyTea Lab format.

What is HeyTea Lab, and how is it different from a regular HeyTea store?

HeyTea Lab is a concept format the brand uses in select cities. The Bangkok location includes an aroma-based tasting element that lets customers sample tea scents before ordering, which standard HeyTea stores don’t typically offer.

Where exactly is the Bangkok store located?

CentralWorld, ground floor, in the Pathum Wan district.

Are there other HeyTea locations planned in Thailand?

Nothing has been confirmed publicly yet. CentralWorld is currently the only open location, though hiring activity in Bangkok suggests the brand is building out its local team for further expansion.

What should a first-time visitor order?

Cloud Jasmine Tea if you want the signature cheese tea experience, or a fruit tea like Guava Green Grape if you’d rather start with something lighter.

Does HeyTea Thailand take online orders?

Check the HeyTea app for delivery and pickup availability in Bangkok, since this can change during a store’s opening weeks.