The BUSK family in happi coats in front of the tea house in Kuranda

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お茶を通して
つながる場所。
Kei, owner and tea master of BUSK

Our Story

From Japan to the heart of Kuranda, we share the beauty of Japanese tea with a little rainforest spirit. BUSK comes from busking: today Kei's performance is tea, blended and brewed for each guest.

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The BUSK tea house at Shop 43, Original Kuranda Rainforest Market

At the Tea House

Tea lattes, original blends and Japanese classics, brewed to order at the Kuranda market. Hot or iced.

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People Say

★★★★★  Reviews on Google and TripAdvisor

★★★★★
“A beautiful and authentic Japanese tea house, with wonderful sencha green tea and a lovely Japanese hostess. Highly recommended.”
ozgypsyTripAdvisor · 2024
★★★★★
“I have been here twice now and both times were a highlight of my trip. It is cool, calm and relaxing there yet you can people watch. The iced roasted barley cold drip tea tastes just like coffee and the sweet potato cheesecake is fluffy, lightly sweetened and delicious.”
Katey FTripAdvisor · 2023
★★★★★
“Authentic Japanese tea house in the Kuranda markets. A great place to stop and relax for a while. We ordered refreshing chilled green tea and some tea to take home. The service and ambience at this place was excellent.”
Jules MGoogle · 2022
★★★★★
“Delicious and so authentic! I love coming here.”
Veronica CooperGoogle · 2022
★★★★★
“I recommend come and taste the delicious green tea.”
Ryuta UkegawaGoogle · 2022
★★★★★
“Tranquility is what comes to mind when I think of this beautiful place. It's so serene there. People who run this cafe are beautiful. Their food is excellent. I had their Sweet Potato cake and Roasted Green tea with mango (cold), and both were excellent.”
Harshal KapoorGoogle · 2022
★★★★★
“Nicely green tea If you like green tea have to try here”
林阿當Google · 2022
★★★★★
“Had Green Tea with Mango and Green Tea with Rice. Fantastic.”
Charles LGoogle · 2022
★★★★★
“Wow. Authentic. Refreshing subtle flavours both hot and cold. You won't see him make the tea, it's a very secretive art. But you will enjoy the beverage of about a 1000 years worth of perfection.”
LKskiTripAdvisor · 2019
★★★★★
“Just wow! This tiny unexpected Japanese tea house is awesome! The owner is really friendly and will prepare a traditional matcha tea for you. Pastries are excellent.”
JipadvisorTripAdvisor · 2018

Visit the Tea House

Opening hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 – 14:30
Thursday10:00 – 14:30
Friday9:30 – 14:30
Saturday9:30 – 15:00
Sunday9:30 – 15:00
Address
Shop 43, Original Kuranda Rainforest Market
13 Therwine Street, Kuranda QLD 4881