Haplochrois theae is a species of moth of the Elachistidae family. It is found from western Transcaucasia and Anatolia to China. It probably originated from Southeast Asia. During the 20th century, this species was a serious pest on tea plantations in Georgia and to a lesser degree, in the Krasnodar Territory of Russia. The wingspan is 9–12 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August in one generation per year.