A Place to Slow Down on the Sunshine Coast
Located in the heart of Cotton Tree, The Silva Spoon is an award-winning tea house and café on the Sunshine Coast where locals and visitors come to slow down, reconnect and savour the moment.
Whether you’re stopping in after a morning at the beach, meeting friends for a treat or searching for the perfect loose leaf tea, our space is designed to feel warm, welcoming and a little bit special.
Guests visit for different reasons.
Some come for our premium tea selection.
Others return for specialty coffee, house-baked cakes and relaxed café atmosphere.
Most end up staying longer than they planned.
Award-Winning Tea House in Queensland
In early 2026, The Silva Spoon was awarded Best Tea House in Queensland at the prestigious Golden Leaf Awards, Australia’s leading tea competition.
Through rigorous blind tasting, several of our signature blends were recognised for their exceptional quality, flavour and craftsmanship, including:
- Love Tea — Gold Medal, Flavoured Black Tea
- Berry Bliss — Gold Medal, Fresh Iced Tea
- Divine — Silver Medal, Herbal & Wellness Tea
- Baked Apple Rooibos — Bronze Medal, Non-Traditional Chai
These awards reflect our passion for sourcing premium loose leaf tea and creating memorable tea experiences.
As shared by Sharyn Johnston, Head Judge of the Golden Leaf Awards:
“The Silva Spoon is one of the most innovative tea houses in Australia.
Not only is their tea menu extensive with delicious teas available for everyone, but their food offerings are also amazing.
We are so happy to see Silva Spoon win Best Tea House in Queensland.”
Our Story
Established in 2009, The Silva Spoon has become a much-loved destination for tea lovers visiting Cotton Tree and Maroochydore.
In 2025, the tea house began a new chapter with Fabrizia and Nick, continuing the traditions locals know and love while bringing fresh energy to the space.
Today, The Silva Spoon is known for its relaxed Sunshine Coast atmosphere, quality tea, good food and a welcoming place to slow down and connect.
Boutique Tea House & Online Tea Shop
The Silva Spoon is a boutique tea house, café and online tea store based in Cotton Tree on the Sunshine Coast, offering one of the region’s most extensive collections of premium loose leaf tea, specialty coffee and handcrafted tea experiences.
Our philosophy is simple: create a beautiful space where people can pause, connect and enjoy exceptional tea.
From classic black teas and delicate green teas to rare botanical blends and wellness teas, we’ve carefully selected every tea on our menu for its quality, character and flavour.
Visit our Maroochydore tea house to enjoy:
- Premium loose leaf tea
- Beautifully curated High Tea experiences
- Specialty coffee
- House-baked cakes and light meals
- Relaxed indoor and outdoor café dining
You can also explore our online tea shop and discover your favourite blends from anywhere in Australia.
Premium Loose Leaf Tea Selection
Our collection includes premium black tea, green tea, white tea, herbal tea, rooibos tea and oolong tea sourced from respected tea-growing regions around the world.
For lovers of rich and warming spices, our traditional Indian Chai blends are a customer favourite: comforting, aromatic and perfect for slow mornings or cosy afternoons.
Looking for a naturally caffeine-free tea? Our Rooibos tea range is rich in antioxidants, naturally smooth and loved for its calming qualities.
Visit The Silva Spoon, in Cotton Tree
Beyond tea, The Silva Spoon also offers a curated collection of teaware, gifts and specialty items available in-store at our Cotton Tree tea house.
Whether you’re searching for the best tea house on the Sunshine Coast, a memorable High Tea in Maroochydore, or premium loose leaf tea online, The Silva Spoon invites you to slow down and enjoy the experience.