Fusion Flavours of the Orient

Urban Tea House is a small, family-run business with a story shaped by passion, perseverance and the support of our local community.

Our journey began in 2018, when we opened our first shop on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury. We were among the early pioneers bringing Taiwanese bubble tea to the UK, driven by our passion for tea culture and our desire to introduce something new and exciting to local customers.

Back then, bubble tea was still unfamiliar to many people in the area, and introducing something so different was not without its challenges. Those early years were far from easy. However, along the way, we gained something truly special: a loyal community of customers who gave us their support, believed in what we were doing and encouraged us to keep going. Gradually, our business grew, and things finally began to settle into place.

Just as we were finding our feet and looking forward to the future, tragedy struck. In 2023, a devastating fire completely destroyed our shop, taking with it years of hard work, memories and dedication.

But we weren’t ready to give up.

After two years of rebuilding, planning and hard work, we were delighted to reopen Urban Tea House in 2025 at our new home, 51 High Street, Harborne.

Our return marked the beginning of a new chapter. Alongside the bubble tea and light bites that started it all, we have evolved into a fusion restaurant specialising in Japanese and Korean cuisine, while drawing inspiration from the diverse flavours of Southeast Asia.

Although we have grown and changed, our original values remain the same. We are here to serve our local community, create a welcoming and family-friendly environment, and, above all, prepare food with care, passion and attention to detail.

As a small family business, we put our hearts into everything we do. Every drink we make and every dish we serve is prepared with the hope of bringing a little happiness to someone’s day.

We don’t simply want to be a place where you come to eat. We hope to become part of your everyday life — a place for family meals, catching up with friends, celebrating little moments or simply taking a break from a busy day.

Our hope is to grow alongside our local community and be here for many years to come. Perhaps one day, when you look back, Urban Tea House will be part of your fondest memories — a familiar place filled with good food, happy moments and time spent with the people you love.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout our journey. Whether you have been with us since Oldbury, discovered us in Harborne, or are yet to visit us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you.

With love,
The Urban Tea House Family