this is the closest molly tea location to where i stay. the store always has good service and the…read moreemployees are efficient despite the huge number of customers everyday. naturally i am devastated to find it temporarily closed while the franchise fights a trademark legal battle with corporate. translated from a xhs (小红书) post i read on the backstory: "To the respected judge, I followed the court's order and covered the signboard of the store with a wooden board. Facing the blank door, I don't know what to put on. My brand told me that I can't use the name "Jasmine Milk White" anymore. And I haven't had time to think of a new name for myself. So, I put a question mark on it. This question mark is not a trademark or a brand. It is my only true expression at the moment: I don't understand. Why did the brand suddenly ask me to reduce 80% of the equity to 30% and transfer all the lease, control rights and employee management rights to them after we invested all our savings, signed a personal guarantee lease, and opened the store to the ceiling of New York? I refused. Then they cut off my goods, closed my store, closed my social media, and removed my takeaway platform. I don't understand. Why did I get a TRO in the state court? The court ordered them not to cut off the supply and close the store, but they could still go to the federal court to get another TRO and order me to remove all trademarks from the shelves within 48 hours? Two courts, two orders, and I was caught in the middle. I'm angry. But I can't roar in court. I can only hang this question mark on the door so that all passers-by can see: This store is going through something. I'm confused. I don't know what my store should be called tomorrow. I don't know how long the lawsuit will last. I don't know how long I can protect the most important things in my life when I sign a lease with a personal guarantee, more than 100 employees I employ, and my wife who is about to give birth. But I know one thing: I must continue to do business. My more than 100 employees are not the numbers in the eyes of the "other party's lawyers". They are ordinary people waiting for their wages to support their families. I continue to do business for them. My wife, she is a co-defendant in this case, and she is about to give birth to our child. She is under too much pressure. I must hold on, which is the best protection I can give her. The personal guarantee lease I signed is not a piece of paper. This is all my family. I can't close the store, I can't stop. If it stops, there will be nothing left. Judge, I'm not here to challenge your authority. I respect the court's order. I have covered the door with a wooden board, and I am already cooperating. I just kindly ask you to understand my situation and give me some time. Give me 30 days. I promise to complete the brand switch. I promise to turn this question mark into a real name. I promise that I will continue to obey all the orders of the court."

Jasmine tea is very good for this place. Note: oatmilk options are only cold…read more Service was fast and knowledgeable. It is one of those places where you order from a kiosk and best to stand inside or outside, so in terms of ambiance was happy it was clean, fit the vibe.

This place always smells amazingg, as they're constantly making brown sugar boba from scratch! XFT…read moreis perfectly situated on the corner of St. Marks with steady traffic throughout the day. I'm not a Brown Sugar Bubble Tea person, but their boba is honestly really yummy + has the perfect texture! I prefer fruit teas + so my go-tos are the Jasmine Green Tea or their Chrysanthemum Tea with Honey Jelly. The jelly adds a fun texture, while also adding sweetness, so keep that in mind. We also tried their new Dalgona Coffee Boba Milk Tea, which brought me back to COVID days where whipped coffee was trending - sweet bev! Love that XFT has been holding it down since COVID, as plenty of other boba shops have had to close in the area. Overall, a decent spot to grab a refreshing milk or fruit tea!

I've had xing fu tang before and they're well known for their brown sugar boba but I was feeling…read moresomething a little more refreshing today. I tried their jasmine tea with honey comb and added honey jelly, less sugar of course. The drink was still sweet, you can taste the sweetness but not overwhelming sweet. It has a nice tart flavor from the added lime. The honey jelly was such a good addition, I really enjoyed the soft jelly texture and it was mildly sweet. Near the bottom was honey comb pieces which I wasn't a big fan of, they just tasted waxy. I would get the drink again! Ambiance is casual with a few standing tables, no chairs. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Air condition was on - I'll say it was not cold. No restroom. I would come again to try their ube milk or strawberry milk, I heard they make their strawberry boba in house.

The mango coconut boom is delicious. Had a little time before my train to grab a drink, and it came…read moreout relatively quickly. I went with the default settings. They were not too busy, and were able to have my order ready within minutes. The menu is at the cashier or on the kiosk, which makes it a little harder to plan what you want to order until you're there. Looking forward to coming back again to order more.

I don't know where is the hype that come from this brand, I just saw crowds…read more The workers were working so hard to send out orders because they're always busy. However, it's not for me, didn't taste good to me & also the time that I spent.

I'm a fruit tea lover over milk tea, so I've been wanting to stop by! Finally visited after the…read morehype died down, aka no long line outside, but the cafe was still BUSYYY! They're usually passing out free samples, which was what caught our eye! On this day, they were handing out their Osmanthus Oolong Tea with Mango. It was so refreshing that my friend had to order this one! He added Coconut Jelly to his bev (+$1.50!). I opted for something less syrup-forward + got the Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea. In hindsight, I should've added a topping to give the drink a little something extra, but I still enjoyed my bev a lot, nonetheless. Everything is one size. While their bevs are on the pricier side (+$1.50 for toppings!!), their quality makes up for it. We waited ~15 min for our drink, as they freshly brew the tea as well, providing the authentic flavor. You can tell that they craft their drinks with care, which is what makes this place deserving of their Michelin Guide status! Would have come back to try something else!

I ordered a honey osmanthus oolong milk tea w/ herbal jelly…read more Tasted alright to me, got a light taste on the tea; those who prefer a mild tea flavor might likely enjoy this.

Dragon Tea Fantastic Taiwan Bubble Tea…read more My niece and I have been loyal fans of Dragon Tea for the past two years, and we're still completely obsessed! Lately, we've been going three days in a row, and every visit reminds us why we love this place so much. They offer a huge variety of flavors, and everything we've tried has been amazing. Our favorites so far: Strawberry Matcha Latte Passion Fruit Jasmine Green Tea Classic Jasmine Green Tea Bubble Milk Tea We always load up on toppings, and the tapioca balls are perfect--chewy, fresh, and totally addictive. The staff is super friendly and helpful. On one visit, the gentleman who helped us accidentally forgot the tapioca balls, but he apologized sincerely, and the next staff member went above and beyond to make it right with extra toppings and great service. That kind of care really makes a difference. We're planning to keep coming back all summer to try even more flavors. After two years, it still feels like a treat every time. If you're a bubble tea lover, Dragon Tea is a must-visit. Hands down one of the best in the city!

Being quite parched from walking around under the hot summer sun, I was quite desperate for some…read moreboba to cool me down. A quick Yelp search revealed Dragon Tea a few blocks away from me, so off I went. The store itself is pretty small, but there are a few seats available if you prefer to dine in. Additionally, the interior is clean, well-lit and inviting. Arrived during an off time, so my order was prepared pretty quickly. Ordered my usual go-to drink, Passion Fruit Jasmine Green Tea w/ boba. The juice and tea was very refreshing and definitely cooled me down (albeit briefly) from the relentless heat. And I enjoyed the boba and fresh passion fruit seeds as well. Given the boba was an added topping, I would have liked to have seen more boba added. However, they did add in some pieces of lychee which was a nice touch.

Cute little cafe with kind of Asian Fusion Bakery Diner kind of vibe. For many years now, we…read morealways drop by here whenever we are in town. Efficient, courteous to the point service. Love the cream puffs here. our favorite on our most recent visit was the Earl Grey Cream Puff. Just sweet enough with a perfect outer crunch that gives way to the yummy deliciousness inside that is just so satisfying. Perfect with a cup o Joe, which they will gladly provide. Limited seating inside, but we always manage to find a seat. Just a short half block walk from 50 St Subway Station! We look forward to coming back soon!

This place has been on my go to list for a while because they serve photogenic drinks that have…read moregone viral on social media. It's about a 2 minute walk from 50 St subway station. The place has tables where you can hang out and enjoy your food and drinks. I went on a weekday during dinner time and there was no line so it was quick and convenient. I had the Iced Latte with oat milk, no ice, and no sugar, which was amazing! It was also gluten free, dairy free, and soy free, which is a big plus for me. Just note that restrooms are for customers only. I would definitely come back if I'm in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.

Solid teashop for boba in the NYU area, definitely doing the area a service and a reliable spot…read more Stopped by a few times in the summer for their citrus/summery drinks and found them to be exactly what I needed, refreshing, not too sweet, quick, and authentic. It's got some space to it with several chairs if you need to catch your breath for a second or just hang out with a friend. The staff were friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. There are rotating menu items, too. Would love to come back and try their regular boba milk tea to see where they stack, even though nowadays it's all about the teashops like HeyTea and Molly; this place is holding its own and hope it continues to stick around. It's also cutely decorated; lots of wood inside.

We ordered: 1. Wanpo Milk Tea…read more2. Guava Jinxuan Oolong Tea 3. Soybean Milk Tea Wanpo Milk tea was a solid black milk tea and the best. But guava oolong and soybean milk tea, even with less sugar, tasted like guava juice and soybean milk; not awful but disappointing. No issues with service. Order to-go only.

So after having lunch in New York's Chinatown and taking a stroll through little Italy, we took a…read moresubway ride to New York's K-Town or aka as Korea Town. Upon arrival we noticed the difference in crowds. Not as busy and packed sidewalks. Also it was a lot cleaner than Chinatown. Since we just ate at C-Town, it was time to find a good dessert place in K-Town. So we walked and we walked until I saw a banner sign showing shaved ice desserts. Then I noticed the name of the business is Grace Street. How fitting, because that is my wife's name. So we went in and what caught my eye was a mango shaved ice with mangoes, mochi, strawberries, and condensed milk, however I was over ruled by my wife and we went with the black sesame and mochi and condensed milk. It also had red bean, but that had to be on the side, since that gives me gout. Such nice staff taking orders and we went into the dining area to find a seat. What a large spacious area with many tables. Our order came out and it looked so good. The black sesame shaved ice or snow as it's also referred to as, was perfectly sweetened by the condensed milk and the chewy mochi. Definitely cleaned my pallet from our Chinese lunch and it helped cool me down from the New York heat. We got water, but there was no ice offered, so I asked one of the workers and he was kind enough to get me some. We are through that dessert like, if we didn't finish it fast, it was going to melt. We did not give it a chance to melt one bit. The staff here are efficient, as they saw we were done, they asked to clear our dessert bowl away. It was a nice experience even if it was just dessert. They definitely had more dessert options to offer, but i

Big desserts (shaved milk/ice cream) and a lot of bubble teas, a little tanghulu to go upfront,…read moretoo. Order upfront at the counter, and then take your seat inside if you're eating there. Otherwise wait outside.

Peach season is back and so is my favorite peach drink…read more The Peach Cheese was full of big, juicy peach pieces. You can really taste the difference when drinks are made with fresh fruit. The Pineapple Bobo with coconut milk was another good one. Pineapple and boba worked surprisingly well together. Black Grape Cheese is still my go-to. I always get it with no sugar and it's honestly not sweet at all. Mango Sago is my husband's favorite. Even with no added sugar, it's still naturally sweet because the mango is so ripe. For fresh fruit tea in JC, this is still my favorite spot. Get the seasonal fruit drinks while they're available. And you might get lucky and see the cute guy working behind the counter.

more like a 3.5 out of 5 stars. i was in town for a business trip, and this place wasn't too far…read morefrom my hotel. I walked here about 30 mins before closing, and it was empty. Heads up, this place is extremely small, i don't even recall any area inside to sit. Think all orders here are for to go. When i arrived, i order via a kiosk and the person making the drink was able to make it fairly quickly. ended up getting a mango sago drink. most boba places i go to now, i typically order a version of a mango sago drink. guess i'm in my mango era. overall, decent place to get your milk tea / boba drink.

First time visiting HeyTea and the experience was okay. The drinks tasted pretty decent, and there…read morewere a long line of people. We waited about twenty minutes before our drinks were made ready. But with many things in NY, some things take a lot of patience for us to be able to try them. Was it worth the wait? Mm I am still not sure. Maybe my girl thinks differently but I could have gone somewhere else and still have found something to enjoy. I recommend this place to others who like to try new coffee spots. If I am ever back in NY and in the area I might stop by and give it another try.

One of the only boba shops located right at Times Square across from the red stairs. I saw they had…read morea special matcha drink or snow that looked very intriguing, so I had to try it. The shop is interesting with one line for the Lab and another for the regular drinks. The menu is very fancy but also confusing so I had to double confirm on their yelp and google reviews on what matcha cup to order. Like oolong 3? gongfu 3.3, gardenia 3? What's with the 3s? Geeze! Anyways, I walked in wanting to order the one with a marshmallow halo around the cup, the Gongfu 3.3 but, the guy who didn't seem enthused or happy to be there said they were out. So, I had to quickly choose a backup option. Luckily the shop wasn't too busy at the time. I ended up going with the matcha 0 which was a beautiful assk creamy snow ice. I opted for boba balls instead of the coconut milk jelly. The cost of this crazy looking matcha snow dented my wallet at $8+. But hey they're in a convenient area and somebody gotta pay their rent. Anyways, I saw the guy grab a green looking ice block from the freezer and put it into a grinder that made the block turn into tiny pieces of flecks and specks. He topped it off with 3 dabs of whipped cream and garnished with pistachio pieces. Presentation was top drawer for sure! The texture of the ice was nice and creamy. It kept its shape, but when I spooned it and took the first bite it was creamy and delicious. Matcha flavor was notable but not bitter nor muted. I liked the silver cup they put it in, too. Was it worth the $8+? uggh, yes. Especially with a cool view of the Times square just right outside. I liked the whipped cream with the pistachio which added some nice crunch. And the boba at the bottom was pretty good and honey brown sugary, too. It would've been nice to get another drink to go but damn they expensive so I had to choose something I couldn't get at other Hey Tea locations. Overall, matcha 0 was a 10. I would get it again. But I'd really want to try the Gongfu 3.3 since it looks cool. I guess the next time I'm in NYC. Service is meh. Just order, pay, grab your drink and gtfo. The shop looks pretty cool with tea leaf samples and they have NYC exclusive keychains and merch. Check them out if you want something unique and different from the other Heyteas!