HeyTea in Long Island City brings the brand's signature drink lineup to the area, and for fans of the menu it is a welcome addition. We walked into a cozy space with a comfortable feel that makes it easy to settle in for a bit, and the atmosphere strikes a nice balance between modern and relaxed. The drinks themselves are the main draw and largely deliver. We ordered the Coconut Mango Boom, the standout on the menu, and it came loaded with a generous chunk of actual mango that made the whole thing feel more substantial than your average fruit tea. The Triple Matcha is another strong option for anyone looking for a matcha drink. Toppings were consistently chewy and the flavor balance across most of the lineup leans on the lighter, less sweet side, which works well for us. Where things get complicated is the wait. This location runs long on order times fairly regularly, and during busier stretches or when delivery orders are stacking up, a single drink can take thirty to forty minutes. The staff are generally efficient and straightforward, which suits the format, but the kitchen and barista workflow seems to struggle with volume in a way that other HeyTea locations do not. If you are already a HeyTea regular, the Long Island City location is a convenient option for the area, and the menu quality holds up to what the brand does elsewhere. Just plan accordingly on timing and you will leave happy. We would come back for the Coconut Mango Boom, but we would order ahead and build in a buffer before we need to be anywhere else. read more

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I had just finished dinner at a nearby restaurant and still had some room for a small drink, so I stopped by this place. It's quite small, and many customers order their drinks to go. Ordering is digital. You place your order and pay at a self serve kiosk. The serving team behind the counter was working diligently to prepare all the drinks. I ordered the Coconut Mango Boom with sago. It was creamy, refreshing, and packed with sweet mango flavor. The tiny sago pearls add a nice chewy texture to the drink. The menu also offers a wide variety of drinks, including matcha, fruit teas such as grapefruit, guava, and even kale, as well as traditional Chinese teas like jasmine and longjing (aka dragon well). I would like to come back by and try some of those if I'm in the area. read more

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HeyTea is my new obsession. Obviously obviously. Quality tea drinks that actually taste like tea, and unlike the other locations the wait tends to be pretty bearable, even on the weekend. Although a pro tip is to firstly order from the app (for the discounts and rewards) and then if there IS a wait, just walk a block over and kill sometime in the LIC food hall (maybe grab a snack to go with your tea drink). You could also hit up naisnow and get egg tarts (my personal fave egg tarts in the city right now) and have a little food crawl of sorts. HeyTea is delicious and always pumping out drinks no matter the time of day at this location. It's a small space and there's a relatively big team handling all the orders that keep coming in but they have always been patient and despite being busy never been too frazzled to help me out. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but I was not a fan. I ordered their Matcha iced latte with 70% sugar. The sweetness was good, but the Matcha itself was pretty chalky. The taste wasn't truly rich, so I was less disappointed. It was almost 8 dollars as well after 10 percent tip .. Not worth it. read more

This place is the next level in luxurious drinks! Most of the modern space is the prep area with wood finish counter separating store from touch screen order/ waiting area . They call your order and you pick-up at counter, where you finally have human contact. Bit odd but drinks are ready to pick-up at a reasonable time, and drink looks &!taste delicious - a definite recommend! read more

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I love the mango grapefruit boom with all my heart. It never disappoints. A perfect mix of fruity and milky tea taste. The best of every world. read more

The coconut mango boom is my go to drink here. It has a strong fresh mango taste and is a filling drink. The staff is always making so many drinks, but I've never waited too long after ordering at the kiosk in person. There is no seating inside. read more

Heytea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Stopped by Heytea and wow -- this tiny joint was packed. Definitely a sign it's doing something right. We showed up and ended up waiting a bit, only to realize (too late) that we could've ordered online ahead of time. Pro tip: save yourself the wait and order in advance! That said, they do have a kiosk inside, which helps move things along once you're there. The bubble tea itself was pretty good -- fresh, flavorful, and nicely balanced. The boba had a good chew, and the sweetness level was on point. Not the absolute best I've ever had, but definitely solid and worth coming back for. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood. Just plan ahead if you don't love waiting in tight spaces! read more

Having been to other HeyTea locations, this one is a little disappointing- not in terms of the drinks since they're made pretty much the same everywhere, but the lack of seating, AC, and the extremely long wait times for drinks. Nothing like the other locations that offered plenty of seating, and most of all, AC in 90 degree weather. Hence why 4 stars though if I'm being honest, closer to 3.5. I love HeyTea but maybe not so much this location. I came to this location to try the viral Triple Supreme Matcha Latte and everyone else in the area probably had the same idea! It was pretty much what 95% of the people were ordering here. In fact, they had so many online/app orders that they decided to stop accepting them and only have in person ordering, which contributed to the long lines that wrapped around the corner and then some. It was crazy how many drinks just sat on their counter, waiting for people to pick them up! In terms of the staff, they were doing what they could with the amount of demand there was. Considerably less staff here than in other locations as well- probably because this HeyTea was smaller in size. In terms of the viral Triple Supreme Matcha Latte, it sounds oh so good but to be honest, my friend and I were pretty disappointed. They boast matcha jelly, 1000 mesh matcha, and a matcha cloud on top but the flavors were lacking. You'd be better off ordering the Matcha Jasmine Latte, which offers a better blend of flavors! read more

Heytea - The sea of Triple Supreme Matcha Lattes on the counter - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Very busy whenever I come here, so would definitely order online otherwise you'll be here for a while. Space is quite small so it'a grab and go spot, with option to order from the counter or a kiosk. My favorites are the Mango Coconut and the Grape Bloom- both aren't too sweet and taste fresh and non-artificial. Very happy that they opened a spot in LIC - would definitely recommend this chain. read more

So I'm late to the game but I did try hey tea when they first popped up in LIC. Since then I've even back a few times. I was definitely hooked on the refreshing taste and fresh fruit flavors of the grape boom and the mango sago. Few months out one thing I do have to note is that this location is too overwhelmed with orders that sometimes I will have to wait for over 20 minutes just for 1 drink order to come out. I don't want to dock points but it is kind of out there to have to wait more than 10 minutes for a drink order to come out-- it's not even a meal. I wish there was some way to make that faster but I do think it's just due to the sheer number of orders they receive and the limited space to have staff accommodate more people to work on orders. Which leaves me lastly to the ambiance -- there's no real seating just a bench inside basically which is full of people waiting for their orders usually. Almost always you'll be waiting outside looking at the order status counter on screen inside. There's not much to comment on ambiance but the staff overall were polite in all my experiences despite it being so busy and hectic. The taste brings me back but I wish they could open another location nearby or have one with seating and help balance for faster service! read more

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It's kind of shocking how many people were at this Heytea. I'm not sure if they just opened but after putting our order in the kiosk, we waited 30+ minutes for our order which I don't blame them because I was watching the printer print out orders at a rate that was quite unimaginable. This was definitely the longest time I waited for milk tea. I ordered the Crispy Grape Boom and it was delicious! Essentially this was a grape slushie that had a bit of tea and grape chunks inside, all topped with cheese foam. The grape flavors really came out strong and I appreciate the chopped off grapes. It was a very refreshing drink! I will definitely be back, although I might go to the Times Square location instead as it seems like it has slightly less people. read more

Heytea - Crispy Grape Boom - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Great service but no place to stop sip and savor your tea. They use fresh ingredients

This Heytea opened several months ago. It is great, definitely one of the best spots in the neighborhood (which has many many boba places). I typically get milk tea with boba, but every drink I've had has been excellent. The space is really small, with barely any room to stand and wait. Most people wait outside. There's a screen that shows you what order numbers they're making and which ones are ready. The wait time here can be really long -- definitely order on the app and pick up. The app is great and show you the progress of your drink and estimated time until it's done. I really like Heytea and am glad it opened in the area. Definitely order on the app. read more

This location is always busy, no matter what time it is. HIGHLY recommend ordering ahead on the app ahead of time, which will give you an estimated wait time. You can order in the kiosk inside or at the counter but the counter is rarely used. The interior space is very small and it gets super cramped between people waiting, trying to pick up their order, and queueing to order (so order ahead!) Lots of people waiting outside too. There's a lot of people working so it's efficient and the quality of the tea is very consistent. Highly recommend their fruit teas, most of which are a slushy consistency. standouts: grape boom (great first choice) grapefruit boom matcha cloud jasmine (great if you love matcha and foam!!) mulberry strawberry Their cloud foam is also delicious, which comes on top of the fruit teas. The bubble milk tea also deserves an honorable mention! Tea is strong, creamy and boba isn't too soft. People love the mango pomelo sago but I find it a little too heavy for me with the coconut milk. But a great dessert option! Their drinks are around $8 which has unfortunately become the standard for so many bubble tea/tea spots. Favorite boba spot, knocked down partially bc of the wait. read more

Amazing Tea!! But the wait is absolutely awful. 40 minutes for bubble tea is crazy but that's how busy and popular they are and the first sip is worth the wait. You can order through the app and that may be the best move to keep it moving. Cheers read more

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the hype around Heytea is so deserved! I loved my mango grapefruit drink and also tried a little of the mango coconut version. My drink had 30% sugar and still felt very sweet--the mango coconut one tasted like the coconut dessert you can get at a lot of Chinese restaurants. read more

Heytea - Mango Grapefruit and Mango Coconut Drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Was in the area and had to try Hey Tea since I've heard great things. We ordered the Grape Boom - absolutely delicious, I could honestly drink that every day. Definitely will get that again. We also tried the Matcha Bobo Coconut (apparently the one Lisa from Blackpink drinks) - it was alright, more my wife's cup of tea than mine. The only downside (and why I'm giving 3 stars) is that they completely forgot our order, and we ended up waiting about 30 minutes. The place was super busy, so I get it, but still a bit frustrating. read more

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This new bubble tea spot in Long Island City is a sweet addition to the neighborhood, but don't come here expecting a traditional tea experience. The drinks lean heavily into dessert territory in my opinion. I got the coconut mango boom, and it felt like I was having more of an mango sago dessert. Be prepared for long lines and for a long wait. The location is super small expect to be waiting outside for your order. Pro tip: save yourself the wait by ordering online ahead of time. read more

Heytea - Coconut Mango Boom - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Got a few drinks here for my family to try and they were all really good, especially the Coconut Mango Boom. It's really small inside with little to no seating, so I'd stick to takeout here. They were pretty busy when we came in on a Monday afternoon. read more

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You know it's good when there is a line anywhere. I give this place 10 stars! I finally tried and I am amazed! The drinks are delish especially the coconut mango boom. My favorite is the sago and coconut milk jelly extras. They make the drink even more amazing. Location is small but good enough to sit and wait for your drink if you find space. And i love watching them make the drinks. They are very organized at how they make their drinks. They do have other locations as well. Hopefully they can expand to a bigger space with more seating options read more

Heytea - Coconut Mango boom - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

very small storefront with lots and lots of foot traffic inside. I honestly was surprised how busy it was. they were pretty quick getting the orders ready for how many people there were waiting. been to hey tea a couple times and everything's been pretty average: tried the mango cloud blue drink for $7.61 this time and it was just okay. read more

Heytea was quite an experience. They have tea brewing on spot to offer freshly brewed tea for your tea loving cravings. There are a variety of options of flavors to choose from. I got a mango tea with boba and it was yummy. The tea did taste fresh, mango was fresh and the boba was cooked perfectly. Not too soft or rubbery. It came with a delicious cream to give it texture. The place was packed so that might tell you something. I heard they're expanding so I'm excited to try more flavors of they come to the DMV. read more

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One of the best tea shop additions to the Court Square area! I've visited a few times and tried: + Brown sugar boba oat milk (favorite so far) + Grape boom - also super fresh + Passion mango - perf Best level is light sugar. Prices are also more reasonable compared to other tea shops. Will try the cheese foam soon!! read more

Heytea - Grape boom and passion mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Heytea has a bunch of locations opening in nyc lately and they mostly have the same menu items across each location. Their fruit teas always taste super fresh and I like how they're customizable so you're able to get less sugar or regular sugar and etc. Definitely recommend trying out their fruit teas if you pass by any of their locations. read more

Heytea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Definitely one of the best boba spots that recently opened. I highly recommend ordering ahead as this place gets super busy and packed due to the small size of the location. The app helps you customize your drink and you can come by just to pick up your order. The staff there is pretty helpful too. The mango drink and the jasmine tea is sublime read more

It's the opening weekend! BOGO deal until end of Sunday. If you miss it, that's okay- they're doing Buy One Get One 50% off until Aug 15th! From the time we got on line to the time we got to the register it took ~10 minutes. But by the time we got our drink, it took about 30 minutes overall. While on the line, staff member took our orders and made notes on paper menus. Once we made it to the register, we showed our orders to the staff so it was easy to place the order. My boyfriend and I ordered the grape boom and mulberry strawberry boom. Their drinks are very refreshing and do have pieces of fruit in them. I prefer the mango drinks over the berry ones. The shop itself is super small, so everyone waits on the curb until their drink is ready. Inside has a screen that displays the order #s that are being prepared. The servers were nice and in good spirits! We are all excited to have a location so close to us! read more

Heytea - mulberry strawberry boom - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I was in the area and Heytea was having a BOGO deal on their cloud matcha drinks so of course I had to stop by! The space was super small with not much room to stand or sit in (1 bench) so the line was out the door. It was late afternoon and they had ran out of brown sugar boba so they offered to substitute it with any of their other available toppings. I ordered matcha bobo coconut and coco-foam matcha oat latte. Both were alright, they tasted like your typical matcha drinks. The matcha flavor overpowered the coconut milk flavor. I like their fruit boom teas more. The drinks do look very aesthetic. read more

Most drinks here are fantastic, but keep in mind that wait times might be deceptively long even if the store appears empty because staff might be working on fulfilling online orders. - Boba Milk Tea: This is an elevated version of a classic milk tea. A layer of cream adds a rich, rounded, almost nuttiness to the drink that kicks this up a notch. The pearls are also perfectly sweet and chewy! - Mango coconut boom: So refreshing and delicious, with sweet mango, aromatic creamy coconut, and a super fun assortment of toppings! - Mango pomelo coconut: Also perfectly fruity and refreshing, with an interesting mix of flavors and textures so each sip is slightly different! The only drink I didn't love was the matcha foam over coconut water and jasmine tea. While the matcha flavor came through, the drink was extremely unbalanced and each sip left an overwhelmingly bitter aftertaste. Wouldn't order matcha here again and will stick to the fruity and milk teas. read more

This location is small but very convenient, close to the subway line. Staff is more friendly than other locations in my opinion. Recommend you order in Hey Tea app before going there to avoid the long lines. read more

Heytea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Food: 4.5/5 They've been popping up everywhere across nyc! Wouldn't really classify it as a bubble tea drink nor a smoothie. They're a category all on their own. Good during warmer weather to cool you down, though there's a line in every location year round. Someone else picked it up for me, so can't comment not the service other than I think they waited 20 minutes for 4 drinks. What I Ordered: - Mango Boom: refreshing, love the real fruit chunks, not too sweet read more

Was craving something refreshing so I stopped in and got the mango coconut smoothie. It was super quick even though it was busy with mobile orders! It was tiny so no seating but great to just stop by in on my walk. read more

Heytea's been open for a while but I hate queueing so I haven't had the urge to come by, until recently when I passed by and there was no crazy crowd outside the door lol. I had the matcha bobo shake. I really liked the flavour of the matcha - they do a bunch of advertising about how authentic and high-quality the matcha they use is, and I think that's probably pretty true. It smelled and tasted really fragrant, and the depth of flavour was definitely there. I ordered the minimal sugar option, which was a good choice, bc it was still a littttle bit too sweet. The boba was nice, but nothing too special. (It was a bit funny that they stayed on the top of the drink for a while since I ordered an icy/slushy drink.) Anyway, it was definitely good, but I honestly don't really see why this place been so popular for so long (and at every new location they open, too!). Maybe I'll have to come back to try some of their other tea / fruity drinks, which also seem quite popular. You can get 15% off (if I remember correctly) your first order when you make an account on their app. Usually I dislike downloading apps like this, but I have to say, the Heytea app is actually quite well-designed and looks great. read more

This location used to be one of my go tos - my favorite is definitely the coconut mango boom which has a multitude of toppings and is a refreshing drink. Note - the quality is inconsistent and slippe a little at times as the ratio of mango juice and coconut juice have been quite off recently. read more

Great place for boba! They have so many flavors and they are all done well. The boba has a great texture and the flavors they have are well done. My one gripe is that they don't really let you modify any drink, you do have to accept how they make it themselves, but they are still very good. Place itself is small so not much seating to chill but you can always take it to go and sit somewhere else. read more

Definitely see the hype, the cheese foam mango was delicious! Also tried the strawberry one, it's not overly sweet and the foam adds a nice touch. It was just very crowded and not enough space inside. Also the system didn't display my order on the screen, until I went up to the staff - then they said my order has been ready for a while. It's better if we can enter cell number so can get a text when ready. But overall the tea was good, just pricey. read more

Heytea - Strawberry cheese foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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HEYTEA has finally opened a location in LIC! There are a million bubble tea shops in this area but HEYTEA takes the cake for their fresh and unique "Boom" fruit slushee drinks. The Coconut Mango Boom is a dream, consisting of soft sago (clear, tiny tapioca balls), chewy jelly slices, light coconut milk, sweet mango juice, aromatic jasmine tea, and fresh mango purée. The result was a refreshing, fruity, and creamy treat. You could taste that the mango was freshly prepared with REAL mango, which sets them apart from a lot of bubble tea shops in the area. Every drink will run you about $7 but it's worth it for their unique flavors. read more

Heytea - Coconut Mango Boom - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Just had to rave about HEYTEA in Long Island City! My friend and I grabbed two drinks - the Coconut Mango Boom and the Mango Grapefruit Boom - and wow, they were absolutely incredible. So delicious and refreshing, perfect for a hot day (or any day, really!). Seriously, I think it might be one of the best milk teas I've ever had. If you're in the area, you HAVE to try it! read more

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Best Tea place in Long island city. The service was on point and prompt. Huge chunks of coconut tofu and mango were flavourful and not overly sweet like all common bbt shops. The use of organic milk is a plus! Tip is to use app for 15% on orders. Enjoy read more

So good that I had it two days in a row! Small corner boba shop that just opened in LIC that's popular in Asia right now; they already have tons of business and wait times are long (15-30 min) on weekends. I recommend ordering online or through the app. There's no seating area inside so only takeout. My favorite was the boom drinks - I had yumberry and grape boom, and they were both delicious and refreshing! Their milk teas have a nice strong flavor and aren't super sweet. I love how you can customize with 0 calorie sugar for free. They provide nice takeout bags with trays if you need to hold multiple drinks which is a really nice touch. So happy they opened a location here! read more

Heytea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York