12 Jul Best Tea TikTokers to Follow in 2026

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If you want to learn tea the way you learn anything worth knowing – by watching people who genuinely love it – then the best tea TikTokers to follow are a brilliant place to start.

Short-form video has quietly become one of the richest classrooms for tea, where brewing technique, origin stories and honest tasting notes are shared in under a minute.

At Teapro, we believe the real flavour of tea speaks for itself, so we have a soft spot for tea content creators who teach people to taste the real thing rather than chase gimmicks. Below are 21 tea creators to follow, with a brief, honest note on what each one does well and why their content stands out from the rest.

The best tea TikTokers to follow in 2026

Here are the tea content creators we think are most worth your time, spanning Chinese gongfu cha, Japanese greens, recipes, reviews and pure, unflavoured loose leaf. Whatever you drink, there is someone here who will deepen your understanding of it.

Jesse's Teahouse

Run by Jesse, an American comedian who lived in China, @jessesteahouse shares the art of gongfu cha with one of the largest tea followings on the platform.

Expect Chinese whole-leaf teas – pu-erh, white and black – alongside tea pets and teaware, all explained with patience and charm.

The content stands out because it makes an ancient, sometimes mysterious practice feel friendly and entirely doable at home.

Follow: @yourteaguy

Chele Spills Tea

@michelewaagaard offers candid tastings and honest tea thoughts in a personable, down-to-earth voice.

There is no posturing here, just real reactions and useful impressions you can act on.

That honesty is exactly what makes the content so trustworthy and easy to learn from.

Follow: @michelewaagaard

Teapro UK

Of course, this list isn’t complete without our very own TikTok! Teapro (@teapro.shop) is where pure, single-origin loose leaf tea meets genuine education, from a UK brand on a mission to turn tea drinkers into tea pros.

Expect brewing techniques, origin and sourcing stories, and honest tasting guidance that teaches you to recognise the real flavour of the leaf rather than artificial flavourings.

What makes it stand out is the depth behind every clip: this is not novelty tea content but a proper tea education, delivered with warmth and served one beautiful cup at a time.

Follow: @teapro.shop

Friday Afternoon Tea

@fridayafternoontea is a Seattle tea shop whose feed balances genuine education, gentle silliness and a peek behind the counter.

The relaxed, unpretentious style takes the pressure out of specialty tea.

It is better than most because it never talks down to you – it simply makes good tea feel like good fun.

Follow: @fridayafternoontea

Rain check Tea club

This content creator shares wonderful tea discoveries, along with how he brews them, covering oolong, silver needle, pu-erh and many more.

He beautifully shows off his tea sets while brewing, and his content offers a little moment of relaxation as he sips his tea in front of nature.

Follow: @raincheckteaclub

Jenn the Tea Lady

@barefoottealady is one of the warmest community figures in tea TikTok, known for bringing creators together through livestreams and conversation.

Her enthusiasm is infectious and her approach is wonderfully unpretentious.

She stands out for building real connection, not just an audience.

Follow: @barefoottealady

Sinan Teatalk

@sinanteatalk delivers relaxed, conversational tea talks that feel like chatting with a knowledgeable friend.

The calm, unhurried pace makes complex topics easy to absorb.

It is a refreshing antidote to the frantic energy of so much short-form video.

Follow: @sinanteatalk

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Mei Leaf

Led by Don from a Camden teahouse, @meileaf is arguably the most education-forward tea channel anywhere, diving deep into Chinese tea with real rigour and palpable passion.

Every video teaches you something concrete about cultivar, processing or flavour.

It is better because it respects your curiosity and rewards it with genuine expertise.

Follow: @meileaf

Nio Teas

@nioteas is a Japanese tea specialist and one of the most prolific creators in the space, filming much of its content in the very fields where the tea is grown.

If you want to understand matcha, sencha or gyokuro, this is the feed to study.

The on-farm footage gives it an authenticity that very few can match.

Follow: @nioteas

Oh How Civilized (Jee Choe)

Tea sommelier Jee Choe (@ohhowcivilized) shares elegant, achievable recipes, from lattes to iced brews, with beautifully clear instructions.

It is the ideal feed for anyone who wants tea to feel a little special at home.

The polish and precision are what lift it above the crowd.

Follow: @ohhowcivilized

Tea for Me Please (Nicole Wilson)

Nicole Wilson (@teaformeplease) has been a trusted reference point in the tea world for over a decade, with more than a thousand articles to her name.

Her TikTok carries that same reliability and depth.

When you want information you can genuinely trust, this is where to turn.

Follow: @teaformeplease

Harney & Sons

@harneyteas brings the heritage and breadth of a storied tea house to short-form video, with polished, brand-led content across an enormous range of teas.

It is a great feed for discovering classic blends and a little tea history.

The sheer depth of catalogue and experience behind it makes it a dependable follow.

Follow: @harneyteas

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Bitterleaf Teas

@bitterleafteas is a respected specialist vendor known for its depth on pu-erh and Chinese teas.

For anyone curious about aged sheng and shou, this feed offers real substance.

That specialist focus is precisely what makes it so valuable to serious learners.

Follow: @bitterleafteas

Tea Thoughts (Nazanin)

Nazanin (@teathoughts) pairs thoughtful tea writing with a generous habit of spotlighting other creators.

The reflective, community-minded approach gives the content unusual warmth.

It stands out for celebrating the wider tea world rather than only itself.

Follow: @teathoughts

Matcha Visual Diary

An aesthetic matcha review account posting detailed reviews with exact recipes (grams, water temperature, ratios), often filmed in Japan.

Reviews are precise enough to actually replicate, paired with genuinely nice visuals rather than vague “so good” reactions.

Follow: @matchavisualdiary

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West China Tea

Founded by So Han Fan, @westchinatea is an Austin gongfu cha teahouse and farm-direct importer that teaches the discipline of tea with real care.

Every clip treats brewing as a craft to be understood, not a trick to be performed.

The depth of philosophy behind it makes it one of the most rewarding follows in tea.

Follow: @westchinatea

Loja Tchê Aprochega

A Brazilian creator focused on yerba mate and chimarrão culture, covering preparation technique from getting the “topetudo” pour right to daily mate rituals.

It’s a good follow for an authentic, practical look at Brazilian gaúcho mate culture, rather than the more Instagram-polished tea content most Western accounts produce.

Follow:@lojatcheaprochega

Elsa

A general tea-brewing account covering jasmine tea, pu-erh, and other styles through short how-to videos.

The appeal is quick, no-frills brewing tutorials without heavy production or lifestyle branding getting in the way.

Follow: @teabeverage

Jaha Juice

A wellness and clean-eating creator whose content includes matcha within a broader healthy-lifestyle feed.

Matcha shows up folded into everyday wellness and clean eating rather than as a standalone tea obsession.

Follow: @jahajuice

Mild Matcha

A home-cafe creator (35K+ followers) reviewing matcha brands and tools, often with discount codes, plus hojicha and other home-cafe drinks.

She offers honest brand-by-brand comparisons, useful if you’re building a home-cafe setup and want a steer before spending money on matcha you haven’t tried.

Follow: @mildmatcha

Abril

A Latina lifestyle and vlog creator (264K+ followers, Spanglish content) who features iced tea and drink recipes within a wider day-in-the-life format.

Tea recipes come across warmly as part of a real daily routine, rather than isolated recipe content.

Follow: @.dayswithabril

La Vie Tea

The account for a woman-owned, French-inspired herbal wellness tea brand, mixing herbalism education with brand storytelling and herb-sourcing trips.

It gives you the herbalist’s-eye view of tea, purpose-built blends for specific goals like energy, gut health and skin, rather than tea treated purely as a beverage category.

Follow: @lavietea.co

Inlustria._

A tea educator building her own brand, Inlustria Tea, posting brewing method tutorials and tea-type explainers.

The tutorials are patient and back-to-basics, good for beginners who want to actually learn how to use a French press or ball infuser properly rather than assumed expertise.

Follow: @inlustria._

Tea Rebellion

A specialty tea company account featuring direct-trade sourcing trips to Kenya, Tanzania, Nepal and Japan, plus tea education and food pairing.

It’s about as close as TikTok gets to an industry-insider view, actual tea gardens and growing regions, not just the finished cup.

Follow: @teawithannabel

Abby, The Matcha Scientist

This is the account for anyone who thinks they’ve seen it all when it comes to tea.

From lesser-known regional teas to genuinely unique finds most people have never heard of, it’s the kind of feed that turns a quick scroll into a deep dive.

One follow in, and you’ll understand why.

Follow: @thematchascientist_

Moy Chay

An Amsterdam-based tea house and part of a larger international tea brand, covering Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Georgian teas, aged pu-erh, oolong and specialty drinks like their Pistachio Gaba Latte.

It’s worth following for a genuine blend of tea education (aging processes, L-theanine and focus, how different teas affect you) and real tea house culture, tastings, new arrivals, in-store events, rather than purely recipe or lifestyle content.

Follow: @moychaynl

Loose Leaf Ritual

This is your not so usual tea guide account.

Whether teas from the different parts of the world, Teas you’ve never heard of, or the most unique teas in the world.

You get hooked once you follow them.

Follow: @looseleafritual

Taste the real thing

The creators above will teach you to brew, to taste and to care about where your tea comes from.

That is exactly the journey we love at Teapro: turning tea drinkers into tea pros, one honest cup at a time.

Once these accounts have sharpened your palate, treat yourself to some pure, single-origin loose leaf and put your new knowledge to work.

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