Sydney CBD · 1, Temperance Ln

Where the city

rests & glows

A sanctuary, a soft pause,
an unexpected hideout in the concrete

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Social Butterfly Tea & Desserts

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Omakase Experience

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Rooted in tradition, refined for today

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Social Butterfly Tea & Desserts ✦ Omakase Experience ✦ Rooted in tradition, refined for today ✦

Black and white logo with the words 'Social Butterfly' in stylized font, 'Social' on the left and 'Butterfly' on the right.

Our purpose is simple yet defiant: to be Sydney’s first and finest fusion tearoom—
an urban hideout where colour, calm, and sweetness return people to themselves.

Monthly Specials

Discover our special tea selections and limited-time offers, thoughtfully crafted to bring comfort, warmth, and a little joy to your everyday moments.

What We Serve

The Menu

Signature · Full Experience
Deluxe Omakase
$88 per person
Starter
1 Cold Brew Tea or 1 Coffee
Lychee Lemon Black / Strawberry Peach Oolong — or — Black / White (with flavour)
Followed By
9-Piece Petite Oriental Dessert Selection
A delicate assortment crafted for balance, texture, and discovery.
The Main Experience
1 Full-Body Ceremonial Tea
Rich and immersive — delicate tea or intense tea.
To Finish
1 Matcha or Fruit Tea

To ensure the best possible experience, please inform our team of any dietary preferences or allergies prior to ordering. Each omakase experience is thoughtfully prepared to order — please allow approximately 15 minutes for your set to be curated and served.

Tea Omakase Experience
Tea Omakase
1 fruit tea, 1 ceremony hot tea, paired with 6 refined petite bites. A seasonal journey of teas, thoughtfully paired to craft a lasting experience. Crafted in limited quantities daily.
$50 Per Person · 15–20 min
Limited Daily · Matcha
Matcha Omakase
2 matcha drinks · 4 matcha bites. A seasonal, chef-selected matcha tasting experience. Limited servings daily.
$65 per person
Barista Selected
A Light Coffee Omakase
2 coffees · 4 bites. Barista-selected tasting experience — coffees paired with handcrafted bites from today's kitchen.
$33 per person

* All omakase sets are seasonal and subject to change with our kitchen. Reservation recommended.

White Tea · Low Caffeine
Princess Mudan
Light, slightly fruity, smooth. A delicate white tea with a gentle floral finish.
White Tea · Low Caffeine
Moonlight
Delicate and honey-floral. A rare white tea with a soft, luminous character.
Black Tea
Osmanthus
Soft and floral with a lychee finish. Blossoms in every sip.
Black Tea
Phoenix Number 9
Malty, honeyed, full-bodied. A bold and grounding cup.
Oolong
Smoked Amber
Toasty, nutty, with a warm and lingering finish.
Green Tea
Jade Jasmine
Delicate green tea, gently scented with real jasmine blossoms.
Green Tea
Pure Green
Light, smooth green tea with a clean finish.
Flower Tea · Caffeine Free
Chrysanthemum Blossom
Caffeine-free floral tea brewed from chrysanthemum blossoms.
Brown Rice Green Tea
Genmaicha
Comforting green tea with a roasted rice aroma.

* All teas served with a petite bite.

White Tea Cold Brew
Grapefruit Jasmine Peony
Lightly bitter, gently sweet, super crisp — a refreshing white tea blend.
Oolong Cold Brew
Peach Strawberry Oolong
Floral depth, gentle stone-fruit sweetness on the finish.
Green Tea Cold Brew
Honeydew Yuzu Green
Smooth green tea layered with juicy honeydew and refreshing yuzu.
White Tea Cold Brew
Citrus Pina Green
Smooth body, gentle roast, mild pineapple finish.
Black Tea Cold Brew
Lychee Lemon Black
Aromatic lychee with a soft touch of lemon — irresistibly refreshing.
White Tea Cold Brew
Aloe Vera Peony
Soft peony bloom infused with fresh aloe vera.
Smoothie · Yellow
Yellow Smoothie
Crushed orange, mashed banana, pureed lychee, pureed mango, passionfruit, watermelon. Dairy-free or with dairy.
Smoothie · Pink
Pink Smoothie
Crushed watermelon, guava, mint leaves, strawberry. Dairy-free or with dairy.
Iced
Iced Nashi Matcha
Earthy matcha meets silky pear latte base-creamy, refreshing, and delicately sweet.
Iced Matcha
Ice Strawberry Matcha
Vibrant iced matcha swirled with fresh strawberry.
Iced Matcha
Ice Apple Matcha
Crisp apple paired with ceremonial-grade matcha on ice.
Hot or Iced
Pure Matcha
Clean ceremonial matcha — nothing to distract from its pure depth.
Iced Matcha
Melon Matcha
Honeydew meets matcha for a smooth and summery sip.
Hot or Iced
Banana Matcha
Creamy banana layered with earthy ceremonial matcha.
Hot or Iced
Cocoa Matcha
A rich layering of dark chocolate depth and earthy matcha.
Hot or Iced
Social Matcha
Balanced with a touch of natural honey. Smooth, never too sweet or too bitter - our signature recipe.
Espresso · Medium Roast
White / Black
Caramel notes. Served your way — flat white, latte, or long black.
Espresso · Medium & Dark Roast
Ice Latte
Medium roast: caramel notes. Dark roast: chocolate notes.
Signature · Contains Cream
Signature Social Latte on Ice
Our housemade latte — fragrant with a hint of sweetness.
Espresso
Cloud / Brown
A soft, rounded espresso drink — ask your barista.
Creative · Contains Dairy
Ice Butterfly
Choose your milk base: Melon, Strawberry, or Banana.
Zero Caffeine
Hojicha
Roasted rice and nutty notes. Caffeine-free warmth.
Zero Caffeine
Japanese Chocolate
Japanese-style drinking chocolate — silky and indulgent.
Zero Caffeine
Chai
A warming spiced blend to ground and soothe.
Our dessert selection changes weekly and varies on weekends
Please visit our dessert bar in-store to see what's fresh today.

Reservation

Reserve your table and enjoy a relaxed tea experience with us.
Whether it’s a quiet moment or time spent with friends, we’ll have everything ready for you.

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