Best Herbal Teas in PJ

A good and hearty piping-hot steamboat meal has to complement well with a glass of refreshing drink to balance everything. Thankfully, Dian Huo Xin Wo doesn’t disappoint in the beverage category. Here, you can expect good old traditional Chinese teas such as Oolong, Pu-erh and Xiang Pian (Jasmine tea). However, it is their signature special herbal tea that stands out the most. Served in either a glass or a chilled transparent bottle, the tea has a nice blend of sugarcane-infused sweetness that is both soothing and flavourful. You wouldn’t want to miss out on ordering this beverage to go with your steamboat dish!

This iconic tea empire of Tan Ngan Lo (literally translated as “one-eyed man”) needs no introduction. Popularly known for its medicated herbal tea, Tan Ngan Lo can be found in various shopping malls, inclusive of their flagship outlet at Sunway Giza. The classic Tan Ngan Lo Herbal Tea is truly refreshing as it helps cool down your body particularly in our humid Malaysian climate. For a boost of flavour, look out for the version with added sour plum.

This reputable French teahouse has actually been around since 1919, but only made its Malaysian debut not long ago at the 1 Utama Shopping Mall. With more than 50 tea varieties to choose from, Betjeman & Barton offers everything from classic teas to herbal teas. If you’re looking for iced tea, opt for “Malesherbes” – an exotic Sencha green tea concoction enhanced with red rose petals and wild strawberries, among others. Also not to forget are the exquisite range of full-bodied teapot varieties such as their “Citronnelle” (a lemon-based herbal tea) and “Tilleul” (a delicate blend of honey-like lime blossom tea). 

Located at the recently-refurbished Atria Shopping Gallery in Damansara Jaya, Tea Verandah is a tea café which offers up to 30 different types of tea beverages. If you are looking for herbal tea, you may opt for classic choices such as ginger tea or chamomile tea. For those who are adventurous enough, look out for their organic version of herbal teas such as the “Exotic Lemon” (an interesting tea concoction consisting of various herbs such as organic rooibos, hibiscus and lemongrass) and “Miade Moni” (a cup of berry-licious herbal tea packed with an assorted mix of blackberry, cranberry and elderberry).

Craving for authentic Japanese tea? If so, do check out this quaint place at Damansara Uptown. Tea Press offers a range of green tea variants hailed all the way from Shizouka, Japan. Served either hot or cold, among the must-tries are the classic premium green tea and Gen Mai Cha (a green tea blended with roasted brown rice). If you fancy trying something different, the Cinnamon Booster offers a unique green tea combination infused with cinnamon powder and Japanese chili.

No stranger to homemade Kelantanese dishes such as Nasi Kerabu and Nasi Dagang with Gulai Raja Berangkat, Kesom Café is also known for its interesting herbal drink concoction of “APA” a.k.a. “Apa Pun Ada”. Think of it as a local version of a non-alcoholic mojito drink, except the ingredients consist mainly of herbs, including mint leaves, screw pine (pandan) and lemongrass. Not only is it refreshing enough to quench your thirst, it also makes this special herbal beverage an ideal complement for your rice-heavy dishes.

Although the Taiwan-based Two Pesos restaurant is better known for its value-for-money mini steamboat set, their drink menu is equally noteworthy. Yes, their choice of beverages may be limited, but they certainly deserve a special mention for their range of refreshing drinks. For instance, you can’t go wrong with their sweet and soothing taste of winter melon tea – a perfect herbal drink combo best paired with your favourite steamboat.