CHONTEA Ubud is easier to plan when you separate its main experience, the Ubud Annex, and Aftertea Ubud before choosing a time to go. The official CHONTEA pages describe these as connected but distinct formats around Jl. Hanoman. The main Ubud experience presents a seasonal, Japan-inspired, omakase-style tea menu. The Annex offers a larger seating area and a more flexible a la carte menu. Aftertea is an evening tea-tail format inside the Ubud Experience.
This is a practical guide to the current public information, not a first-hand review. Prices, hours, reservations, and seasonal menus may change. Use the official CHONTEA pages for a final check before treating any detail as fixed.
Where are the Ubud CHONTEA locations?
The official location page lists the main building on Jl. Hanoman, right behind Pison Ubud. It lists the Ubud Annex next to the main building. It also places Aftertea Ubud inside the CHONTEA and Co Ubud Experience at the same general address. These distinctions matter because a search result may show one brand name while the experience you want is associated with a different room, menu, or service period.
Use the official location description and map directions when you travel. Do not assume that the Annex is a separate neighborhood destination or that an evening Aftertea booking has the same entrance and service flow as a daytime tea visit. The buildings are close, but the products are not interchangeable.
What is the main Ubud Experience?
The official experience page lists the CHONTEA and Co Ubud Experience as brewing daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. At the time checked, it showed an experience-menu price range of IDR 500,000 to IDR 750,000. The page describes a seasonal menu updated according to the four seasons in Japan, with daily limited items served in an omakase style.
That description suggests a structured tea experience rather than a quick drink. If you choose the main building, allow enough time to follow the menu and ask questions. It is sensible to confirm the current price, what the menu includes, and whether the selected experience is available on your chosen date. Seasonal language means that the exact items can change even when the overall format remains.
Do not book the main experience because you expect a standard cafe order. The official wording points to a curated menu with limited seasonal items. That can be a strong fit for a special food or tea occasion, but it may not suit a traveler who only wants a quick matcha between two attractions.
When is the Ubud Annex the better choice?
The official page lists the Ubud Annex as brewing daily from 10 AM to 7 PM and shows an a la carte price range of IDR 60,000 to IDR 150,000 at the time checked. It also describes more seating and an expanded a la carte menu. Walk-ins are welcome, while the page recommends making a reservation if you want to secure a spot.
The Annex may be the practical option when your group wants flexibility. An a la carte format makes it easier to choose individual drinks or small items without committing everyone to the same experience menu. It can also fit a lower-cost tea stop, although the current menu and prices still need verification.
Reservation advice is worth taking seriously even when walk-ins are allowed. A venue can welcome walk-ins and still have limited seating at the hour you prefer. If you are traveling with friends, have a short schedule, or want a specific table, use the official booking option rather than assuming that arriving without a reservation will produce the same result.
What is Aftertea Ubud?
Aftertea Ubud is listed as an evening format inside the CHONTEA and Co Ubud Experience. The official page describes mixing from Wednesday to Sunday, 7 PM to late. It presents a tea-tail series built around rare teas, ceremonial grade matcha, and premium Japanese spirits, served in Kimura glass.
Because this is a separate evening program, confirm the current days, closing time, age requirements, menu, and booking conditions before planning around it. The phrase “to late” is not a precise departure time, and evening transport in Ubud needs its own planning. If your group does not drink alcohol, ask about the current non-alcoholic choices rather than assuming the daytime menu carries over.
How to choose the right CHONTEA format
Choose the main Ubud Experience if you want a longer, seasonal, curated tea menu and are comfortable checking a higher current price range. Choose the Annex if you want more seating, a la carte choice, and a simpler daytime visit. Choose Aftertea if you specifically want an evening tea-tail format and can visit on its current operating days.
These are planning categories, not quality rankings. The most expensive format is not automatically the best fit, and the lower-priced Annex is not a lesser version of the same visit. They answer different needs. Write down your preferred time, budget, group size, and desired pace before opening the booking page.
Questions to check before your visit
- Which building and menu does the reservation actually cover?
- Is the current menu seasonal, a la carte, or an evening tea-tail format?
- What is the current price range and what is included?
- Do you need a reservation for your date and group size?
- What time does service finish, especially for Aftertea?
- Are children, non-drinkers, or guests with dietary restrictions accommodated by the current menu?
Dietary questions are especially important for a curated menu. Do not assume that a tea, matcha, spirit, garnish, or seasonal course is suitable for every guest. Ask the venue directly and keep the answer attached to your reservation notes.
How CHONTEA fits a food-focused Ubud itinerary
A tea visit can be the quiet part of a wider food day. You might pair it with a market visit, a cooking lesson, or a walk through central Ubud, but leave time between bookings. A tea experience with a structured menu should not be squeezed into a transfer window that leaves no room for traffic or a late start. To compare the cafe stop with coffee, bakery and tea options elsewhere in Ubud, use our ubud cafe guide before filling the rest of the day.
If you want to learn by preparing food rather than tasting a curated menu, compare the format with a market visit or cooking-only experience in Ubud. The two activities have different purposes: CHONTEA focuses on tea and matcha service, while a cooking lesson focuses on participation and food preparation. For operator information about the learning format, use the Cooking Lessons Ubud homepage.
Final planning view
CHONTEA Ubud is not one single type of stop. The main Ubud Experience, the Annex, and Aftertea Ubud have different time windows, price ranges, and reasons to visit. The best decision comes from matching the format to your schedule and confirming the current public details through the official website.
Keep the location names separate, check the current menu, reserve when timing matters, and do not turn seasonal descriptions into permanent promises. With those checks, CHONTEA can be a focused tea stop within a wider Ubud itinerary rather than a confusing search result with several formats mixed together.