T Totaler
T Totaler is a tea shop and tea cafe on the ground floor of The Galeries on George Street, known for its matcha drinks and Australian-grown tea blends. It suits matcha lovers and anyone who wants to take tea home. Hyde Park is about 4 minutes' walk away.
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About T Totaler
Food at T Totaler
T Totaler is a drinks menu first. Matcha is the main draw, served in several styles: Strawberry Matcha with real strawberry pieces, French Earl Grey Matcha topped with a creamy foam, and Jasmine Rose Matcha. The menu also lists chai, loose leaf tea, tea lattes, tea hot chocolate and a tea soda. No meals are listed, so it is a stop for a drink rather than a lunch.
What to order: French Earl Grey Matcha
Coffee and drinks
There is no espresso coffee on the menu; the drinks are matcha, chai and tea lattes. Reviewers come back for the matcha.
Australian-grown tea at T Totaler
T Totaler blends its loose leaf teas by hand in Sydney, using Australian-grown leaves and native botanicals such as lemon myrtle and wattleseed. The green tea is grown in north-east Victoria and the black tea comes from rainforest estates in Queensland. Its sister brand, Ukino Matcha, supplies the ceremonial matcha powder and hojicha sold on the website.
Facilities at T Totaler
What visitors say about T Totaler?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers praise the matcha for its quality, with no syrup and a strong flavour.
- 💬Two reviewers find the drinks pricey for the amount you get.
- 💬Two reviewers find the shop busy at peak times, with a long queue on a promotion day.
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Visitor tips for T Totaler
- ✓Try the French Earl Grey Matcha first; two reviewers return for it.
- ✓Ask the staff for guidance on the blends and gifts: the shop offers tailored advice on its teas.
- ✓Ceremonial matcha powder can be taken home; tea boxes and tins can also be ordered online, with free standard delivery over $45.
- ✓Hyde Park is about 4 minutes' walk away if you want to drink your tea outdoors.
Getting to T Totaler
26A, Ground Floor, The Galeries, 500 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Parking is not listed, so plan on public transport or a nearby car park.
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Is T Totaler a coffee shop?
No. It is a tea shop and tea cafe, so the menu is matcha, chai, loose leaf tea, tea lattes and tea hot chocolate.
Can you buy tea to take home from T Totaler?
Yes. Loose leaf tea, ceremonial matcha powder, gift boxes and tea test tubes are sold in the shop and on the website.
Is T Totaler step-free?
Yes, the shop has step-free access.
Does T Totaler serve food?
The menu centres on tea drinks, and no meals are listed on it.