I'm in town for graduation, and staying at a hotel that is on the street adjacent to Ding Tea. So I passed it on my way into town. As soon as I saw the tagline said a Taiwanese Tea House, I was in! A Taiwanese friend introduced me to milk tea years ago, so I assumed I'd find some authentic flavors at Ding Tea. And yelpers, I did!
My first morning in town, I headed straight for Ding Tea after breakfast and ordered a taro milk tea, prepared hot, with medium sweetness. I allowed the young man working the register to suggest a topping for me (I think he said the classic crystal something or nother). My tea was everything I wanted! The only thing I'd change is ordering low sweetness next time; the medium was about at my sweet limit (but I don't like things too sugary). I will absolutely patronize this establishment again before I leave and on all future visits to Jonesboro.
This is clearly a family owned small business. The young children were there, and the son took my order while dad guided him. Although the drink I ordered is typically prepared cold, the dad/owner made it hot for me and stepped back the sweetness. read more