The HMX Cream Tea Light Tactile Switch is a thocky, light tactile switch built around HMX’s H2 spherical-bottom stem. Unlike conventional flat-bottom tactile stems that create a strong bottom-out impact, its smaller contact area disperses the impact to soften high frequencies and create a fuller, creamier bottom-out sound.
HMX’s latest factory-lubing process finely lubricates the stem’s eight rails, small legs, and the full length of the leaf, so the switches are ready to install and use straight from the box. The PA66 nylon housings deliver a clean, focused return sound, while the light diffuser provides even, soft, non-diffused illumination. The low-glass-fiber content PA66 bottom housing retains the rigidity the housing needs without amplifying cavity resonance or high-frequency noise.
With a 3.9mm bottom-out travel—close to a full 4.0mm stroke—the Cream Tea offers a substantial typing experience. The middle of the stroke has only a gentle tactile confirmation: defined and controlled without feeling abrupt or fatiguing. Smooth rebound makes it well suited to extended typing, office use, and light gaming.
Specs:
1 quantity = 10 switches
Switch Type
Light Tactile
Manufacturer
HMX
Stem
H2 small spherical bottom stem
Top Housing
PA66
Bottom Housing
PA66
Operating Force
42g / 48g ± 5gf
Bottom-out Force
49g / 53g ± 5gf
Pre-travel
2.0mm ± 0.3mm
Total Travel
3.9mm ± 0.2mm
Spring
22mm single-stage extended KOS fine-wire spring
Factory Lubed
Yes! HMX’s latest factory-lubing process lubricates the stem’s eight rails, small legs, and the full length of the leaf.
Product Highlights
New stem design for a thocky sound profile
Creamy, thocky tactile switch with medium pitch
Firm but not stiff bottom out feel
A tactile switch with smooth travel
Factory lubed and ready to use out-of-the-box
Great acoustic on thocky keyboard builds
Manufactured using custom and high-precision molding
Unique material blend for special sound and feel
They are great for:
Unique stem design, medium spring weight, and 3.7mm travel for all typing duties
All products are inspected and videotaped by our QA staff before shipping out. If any items arrive damaged, we will help you replace them right away!