New HTeaO Tea Shop Coming to Lufkin This Fall

Construction underway at former Hill's Auto Ranch site on S. First Street

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:26pm

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A high-end studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of ceramic tea cups, a glass teapot filled with steaming tea, and fresh lemon slices, conceptually representing the premium, polished aesthetic of the new HTeaO tea shop coming to Lufkin.The refined, premium experience of the new HTeaO tea shop in Lufkin will soon be a reality for local residents.Nacogdoches Today

Construction has begun on a new HTeaO tea shop location in Lufkin, Texas, with an expected opening date in September 2026. The new shop will be located at 1410 S. First Street, the former site of Hill's Auto Ranch, and will bring the popular tea brand to the Lufkin community after the success of an existing location in nearby Nacogdoches.

Why it matters

The arrival of HTeaO in Lufkin represents a new retail and dining option for local residents, providing a specialty tea experience that has proven popular in other Texas markets. The new shop will occupy a prominent location on S. First Street, potentially drawing increased foot traffic and economic activity to the area.

The details

Construction on the new HTeaO location began in February 2026, with the land at 1410 S. First Street cleared in preparation. The new shop will be built from the ground up, replacing the former Hill's Auto Ranch site next to First Christian Church. Based on the current pace of construction, the HTeaO Lufkin location is expected to open its doors to customers by September 2026.

  • Construction began in February 2026.
  • The land was cleared in November 2024.
  • The opening is projected for September 2026.

The players

HTeaO

A popular Texas-based tea shop chain known for its wide variety of specialty tea drinks and relaxing cafe atmosphere.

Hill's Auto Ranch

The former auto repair business that previously occupied the 1410 S. First Street site in Lufkin.

First Christian Church

A local church located adjacent to the new HTeaO construction site.

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What they’re saying

“We're just now starting April. That means there's still five months to go before we reach that projected opening date. I realize that once the outside is done, it will seem like progress just stops, because you're not able to see the interior work going on. However, I still think that if they keep this rate of speed up, we might see HTeaO Lufkin open up before September.”

— Mark Cunningham, Local Journalist

What’s next

The city of Lufkin and local residents will eagerly await the grand opening of the new HTeaO location, which is expected to bring a new dining and social hub to the community.

The takeaway

The arrival of HTeaO in Lufkin represents an exciting new retail and dining option for the city, building on the success of the brand's existing presence in nearby Nacogdoches. The new shop's prominent location on S. First Street has the potential to drive increased foot traffic and economic activity to the area, providing a unique specialty tea experience for local residents.