TWG Tea opens its largest store in the world at Changi Airport – with its first permanent museum

The Singapore-born tea brand TWG Tea has opened its largest store in the world at Changi Airport, featuring a permanent museum of antique tea wares. The 2,700 sq ft flagship, called the TWG Tea Gallery, opened airside on October 1, surpassing the size of its Terminal 4 sibling. The store showcases over 1,000 teas and an impressive collection of antique tea pieces and Russian/Soviet samovars dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries.

The TWG Tea Museum, the brand's first permanent one, houses more than 170 antique tea wares and over 50 historical samovars, reflecting Bouqdib's fascination with the relationship between objects, tea, and the people who use them. The store's design incorporates natural materials like marble, wood, stone, glass, and brass, chosen for their durability, as airport retail sees a higher daily footfall.

The Gallery offers a unique experience for both quick travellers and those with more time to explore, with a takeaway tea counter, new ice cream and sorbet flavors made from Singaporean ingredients, and exclusive blends not available elsewhere. Despite the luxurious design, TWG Tea aims to remain accessible and welcoming to all customers.