Hmph, I randomly discovered this place after brunch one day at Yuca Bar with my best friend. This place has a huge wall of teas from different regions and different varieties. The owner was there and she gave us a menu to pick something out. While I'm sure the teas are of good quality, they are pricey per pot and for to-go. I ordered an iced Earl Grey Supreme to go for $3.50. While it was certainly good, I'm not entirely sure I'd like to pay that much for it since all it was Earl Grey. I'm not entirely sure what the "supreme" aspect of it was though. They've a lot of cutesy tea accessories on the counter as well. As much as I enjoyed the tea, I'd probably only come here once in a while and would not make it a regular stop post-brunch. The place is really cute and small with cute decorations. I guess I just feel a certain way of paying $3.50 for an iced tea when a whole package of tea can retail for that same amount. Graffitea, you're just ok in my book. read more

The only reason I'm not giving this place a higher rating is b/c the prices I felt were a bit higher than deserved. Otherwise, the selection is cool and Liz is definitely one of the best sales people ever. She is very honest and knowledgable. She kept picking out dress after dress for my fiance to try on. Due to the prices, I did not leave with any of the awesome vests or jackets I found. Yes, it is located in the bottom floor of the building used on the cover of Led Zep's Physical Graffiti album. read more

Normally I am all about the little tea shops with hundreds of teas and a funky/quirky attitude. Not so with this place. The combo of the overpriced teas with the unevenness of the service makes this a place to avoid most of the time instead of a destination. I've been to this place five times now. The first time I was a bit put off by the arrangement of the place. There are few seats, the only good seats are by the window, and that fits five at most. The only usable outlet is in this area as well and if you try to use it be prepared to be scolded if the wrong employee sees you. With the vast choice of teas you should know your stuff before you go pick. I like that they give you a timer so the tea steeps just enough and all of the employees are knowledgeable. As others have mentioned, the prices are high for what you get. Both when buying tea to take home and getting it in the pot. If you can get past these things there are some nice aspects. Since the shop is small, it's pretty quiet. The pastries are really good (overpriced, tho). Many of the teas are excellent. Watch out for that owner/manager/whoever she is. Never been on the receiving end of her ire but I've seen her turn it on others. As a writer, i'm often tempted to drop in this place. Whenever I go, I remember again why i shouldn't. read more

Such a cute, awesome tea place. It's kind of hidden, you need to walk down some stairs to get in but the tea is wonderful and they have a great selection. They don't have bathrooms open to the public though.... read more

Small tea shop tucked in the middle of the block-You have to walk down several steps. Really quiet in there if you want to be alone with some quality tea and a good read. There is an extensive tea menu, including medicinal teas for allergy, arthritis, pregnancy, and more. They even have CBD infused teas now. Worth checking out if you're around area, want some quality time alone, with a friend that doesn't talk too loud, or if you just want.. tea! read more

Great spot and super friendly and helpful. I came here to get some matcha green tea powder that was equivalent to the tea we had in Japan. The store attendant was extremely helpful and got me exactly what I wanted. Would definitely come here again for the matcha and other tea requirements. read more

Got rudely thrown out for sitting down for 2 seconds whole drinking out it of one of their to go cups. The owner insisted I pay an extra dollar for a different tea to sit down. The shop was empty. I'm fairly certain the owner has a personality disorder, because this seems to be a recurring issue. I will never go back after being rudely kicked out for getting tea to go, and then briefly sitting down while I warmed up. The counter person insisted I pay an extra dollar for more tea in a tea pot. I should mention the place was totally empty that day, and it's not like I was taking up seats. Totally unnecessary. read more

One of the best tea shop experiences of my life--- actually----the best, the Scottish tea/coffee and shortbread were delightful, as was the music and vibe, but not as delightful as the woman who made them read more

IAmazingly nice and knowledgeable staff, great tea selection, and Kombucha on tap! The Kombucha is clean tasting, with none of that vinegary after bite that makes the jarred stuff hard to take. It's more like drinking a pint of cider. SO GREAT FOR A HANGOVER!!!!! read more

Physical GraffiTea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Some days I simply want to feel regal, to behave like a pompous queen who can leisurely sip on tea...or I purely need to warm my insides from NYC callous winter weather. So I head to Graffitea in the East Village. A tiny shop with only four tables and colorfully painted walls, the choices of loose leaves are fantastic. There are more than 200 varieties of tea, organized well by black, green, oolong, mate, jasmine, fruity herbal infusions, and more, in large silver tins with cheery labels. The single staff associate will assist kindly, letting one sniff away at the options before making a final decision. They also offer in-house brewed kombucha. I decided on a Toffee Pu-erh selection, with a deliciously attractive caramelized aroma, which was served personally to me at my table shared with a cute couple nuzzling in the corner. Pu-erh tea is a wonderfully medicinal tea from China known to produce soothing qualities, and is also a great digestion aid, blood cleanser, and cholesterol reducer. The tea was both calming and delightful to my palette. There are a few treats to purchase to nosh on although I was fortunate to be sharing tea time with a talented chef/companion who carried some scrumptious homemade raw vegan cherry pie in tow. Tea and raw cherry pie? Majestic. Caveat: be cautious of your bladder for the shop is so petite that there is no public restroom. read more

This places takes a long time to make tea but man it is worth it. It also has hands down the best matcha in the city. Make sure the owner makes it. She nails it every time! Also talk to her about any ailments you have. She'll find the perfect tea for you. Sometimes not enough seating but hey it's New York read more

A friend introduced me to this marvelous little tea shoppe last week and I fell in love with the cinnamon plum tea. The staff is incredibly cordial and helpful, and the ambiance is conducive to the East Village. I love this place and look forward to returning soon. It's a perfect alternative to drinking if quality conversation over quality tea is to be had. read more

I got the Sencha Kyoto Cherry Rose green tea...mmmm. There's a good selection of teas to sniff at here, and some tables to hang out at. We especially liked hanging out here on a cold night! read more

Love this place! Awesome matcha tea, huge selection of herbal & regular teas. I'm trained in Daoist herbalism, & there are many useful medicinal herbs here, high quality & clean. Small store but cozy atmosphere. Great for a pot of tea with a good friend! read more

What a great little tea shop! Best of all, it carries vegan baked goods. This is exactly what the East Village lacked till recently and happened to be exactly what I was looking for on a Saturday afternoon stroll. Physical GraffiTea has dozens of loose-leaf teas (sold by the ounce) and reasonable prices for pots of tea (around $4-5 for a pot for two). You can also get second steeps. Like any good tea shop, they carry a range of blacks, greens, oolongs and decaf herbals. As noted earlier, you can also buy vegan baked goods here. When I went they had a flourless chocolate cake, a pumpkin cookie and one other thing. Pretty simple selection, but it's always nice to eat something with an afternoon cup of tea. If this store had some savory food items (hummus, baba ganouj) and more seating it would warrant another star. As it stands, I'm glad it's around and I will return. read more

I tried the Versailles Lavender earl grey and it was a lovely flavor. There are so many options to choose from so I definitely appreciated how helpful the staff was. They let me get a scent of different flavors and made recommendations. The price point is very good for the city. I'd say between $4-6 which is more than fair for the city. I would come back to try other options out in the future. read more

My favorite tea shop in the EV! I am a huge tea person & in the summer time I'm just looking for something refreshing. I always get one of their already brewed selections; my go-to is the Summer Lemon. The owner is really knowledgeable and recommends based on what goes well with your palate. A little bit pricey ($3 for one drink) but you're paying for quality. I recommend the Summer Lemon, and ask for a little bit of honey and mint. You will not regret it! read more

Having been referred here by the owner of the Chocolate Library, I wasn't disappointed! I was looking for some yerba mate and they had 4 flavors. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and unprompted told me how to brew/steep/prepare the tea, gave me all kinds of information. Unfortunately I was rushing to a movie so I didn't get to stay long~ Good experience, I'll be back! read more

This place is a pretty cool spot. Went here with the boyfriend for a sitdown afternoon tea. The tea here is extensive and we ended up getting an oolong tea which was tasty. They had cool timers which told you when the tea was ready (which included white/green/black). The woman who worked here that day was extremely knowledgeable about tea and combination of herbal tea's. I was obviously eavesdropping on her conversation with another customer who had about 100 questions about the properties of the different herbs from weight loss to sleep assistance. She suggested different combinations for that customer which he ended up buying 3 or 4 different types of combinations of tea. They also have Kombucha and tea bites but I didn't try either. read more

Knowledgeable, knowledgeable, knowledgeable! These folks know their teas. They are patient and take the time to educate you and answer questions you might have. I love buying ordering their loose leaf teas..the cafe seating area is cute too, so take a minute and enjoy a spot of tea..keep in mind though, there's no bathroom..wish they had one but i don't hold it against them..great little spot, friendly, tasty..yay! read more

I stumbled on Physical GraffiTea one night. I walked down the door and discovered this cute little unsuspecting tea shop. Being a loose tea drinker I got extremely excited! I stepped in, and immediately chatted up and friended the girl behind the counter. she was knowledgeable in her teas and very helpful. Every time I find new tea shops I love to leave with a new tea to try out. And that it exactly what she helped me do! I have come back since to just hang out, granted the space is pretty small, but if you can find a place to sit and hang out its really nice and relaxing. Order a pot of tea and relax. read more

All organic ingredients in their teas- the blends are well thought out and it shows. They sell by the oz but will be happy to brew a cup for u on the spot. All in all a very worthwhile experience. read more

Physical GraffiTea - Located on st marks place - Lower east side of Manhattan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

A small quiet quaint place if you're seeking sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of NYC. They have a huge variety of tea in addition to service a limited menu of coffee. Music is calming and noise level is to a minimum. Very limited seating but myself and a friend were the only inhabitants. Definitely will come back again to try variety of their tea. They have premade iced tea that you can try before ordering. The only downside to this place is that they do not allowed outside food and there is no restroom. That's a huge downside given were drinking fluids that tends to increase our urinary frequency. read more

This is officially my favorite tea shop in the city. They seem to pick their teas carefully, and it works because I have never left here disappointed. Usually if I have to squeeze my wide tail into a seat it's a deal breaker, but honey if they sat me in a child size seat I'd still come. Great service, great tea, great atmosphere....what more can a tea addict want? read more

Physical GraffiTea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Thank God someone in NY knows how to make masala chai correctly and the matcha green tea late is incredible! Intense, hearty, and perfect. The best tea so far I've had in NYC, and I've looked everywhere.... read more

Very nice little space with inexpensive loose leaf tea pots. We got the kettle for 2 and it was enough for 3-4 cups each. The owner was there and she is very knowledgeable about the tea origins. Tea for 2, plus 2 delicious cookies for around $8 total. Very nice hidden gem with great prices. read more

Physical GraffiTea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I love this place! I'm really big on casual tea shops that focus on herbs in addition to regular tea. I'm a tea enthusiast, and while the tea here is not traditionally brewed (i.e. gong fu style tea), I appreciate the time they take to gather quality spices and herbs and deliver teas and herbs alike to the customer at an affordable price. That's why I keep coming back. I have even gotten some herbal teas for my own use at home for, say, relaxation and sleep. Such a useful shop this has been for me! While this place does offer the typical flavored teas, which are not really my thing, they do have good quality oolongs, green teas, and black teas that are great for casual tea drinking as you go about your busy life. Do not go into this place expecting connoisseur-grade tea. So long as you treat this shop as it is intending to be - a casual tea shop with a focus on herbs - then you should be quite pleased with it. Only drawbacks? No air conditioning during the warmer months. I can't really think of anything else. I guess I do wish their unflavored tea selection were bigger, but it satisfies me. read more

Very cozy place located in a building with music history, Led Zeppelin LP front face pic. Wide variety of teas to pick. The employees really know about tea and have no petulant attitude because of that. You can try teas from multiple coutries, including japanese matcha. They also have some small stock of tea paraphernalia that is not mainstream production, but quite unique designs and shapes at very reasonable prices for such a lower east side place. They will spend time with you finding a tea that you like. I have been here twice and they seem never to be in a rush, they spnd time to understand what you are looking for. Really peaceful place on a basement, makes you feel like time is going very slow. Very small, not too much bakery/pastry to accompany your infusion but definitely a good place to stop before or after brunch/lunch/dinner at the mear by restaurants. Not a cheap place, pretty similar prices to other hip good tea places in the opposide side Greenwich Village. Very good for couples or small parties, no more than four. read more

Wonderful small tea shop! I was initially attracted to the shop because of the kombucha on tap but the cozy and quiet atmosphere keeps me coming back! read more

Physical GraffiTea - Great location with a wonderful staff! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a jam; all organic tea house with so many varieties. They have a rare find; Kiku cha (or Sannen bancha), a 3-yr fermented green tea (thus no caffeine), and its green organic Kiku cha is hard to find. Most of them are roasted. read more

My wife and I were in the East Village last night and while walking down St. Marks place we saw a very cute Tea Room and Retail Shop. Upon walking in we became very excited as we are huge tea lovers. As we were educated on the depth of Physical Graffi-tea's tea selection were became even more enamored with the shop. Physical Graffi-tea's selection is wonderfully bold and diverse. The owner and one of her staff members really love what they provide to the community and should have a great opportunity to grow their business. Great job!!! read more

Strolled in here on a really hot day. Amazing iced tea! Had a selection of 4 flavors, which was a nice change from the standard black iced tea. Owner was very friendly and knowledgeable about teas. Prices of loose-leaf teas seemed reasonable. Also offer espresso! Check out the facade of the building! It's the one on Led Zeppelin's album cover for "Physical Graffiti." Hence the name... 4 instead of 5 stars because space is a little tight, and there's no bathroom (or at least it's not for customers). Look forward to becoming a regular here! read more

The cutest tea shop ever. They have a huge selection and the staff is super kind and knowledgeable. I will definitely go back to try a new flavor. read more

This place is so quaint and lovely. This iced matcha was sooooooo yummy with oat milk and honey. I love good matcha and I am very picky with it. Out of all the coffee shops and cafe I have been to, their matcha stands out. Staff is also friendly. Excellent tea selection. I love to visit this place again when I come back to NYC! read more

Physical GraffiTea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

First time visit and I am a happy customer. Huge selection of tea of course, and the menu has several choices of coffee, too. Me and my friend shared a pot of jasmine tea which was just refreshingly aromatic. I will definitely come back to this charming cozy place next time I am hitting East Village again. Great to have a great tea place among the flood of coffee shops in this city. read more

This is a great tea shop if you love tea - but to buy, not really to stay. They have lots of variety of tea and you can smell them and pick what you like. If you want to have a quick tea there are a few seats of course. Staff is nice and the place is slightly hidden. They also have Kampuchea. read more

I had a really good experience with this shop in the past where a gentleman was really welcoming, let me sample a very well brewed tea, and was extremely knowledgeable. The overall atmosphere was really nice and I planned to come back. I later began to plan a private party in their shop and after dealing with the owner/manager? ilana over excessive emails; and everything turned really downhill. At first I was told it would be unlimited tea and we could stay as long as we needed so long as we informed her when we would finish, and i informed her it would be about 2 hours. The following emails where flaky, unprofessional, grammar-less, lacking punctuation, and uninformative. After I tried to change the tone of the emails explaining my party consisted of younger people and that we were choosing the place because we wanted a reasonably priced event, and also that we would return if it went well, the price went from $150 to $400. I will never work with this kind of business again. These kinds of tactics are essentially scams. I'm extremely disheartened. This is an excerpt from her last email; "i did told you what we charge for an hour PLEASE READ and i dont think you miss understand you r just trying your luck no thank you do not need future customers like you!!!" - read more

Appallingly rude staff. I went in and asked a few questions about the shop (hours, how long they'd been there), and the young woman behind the counter gave me such attitude and acted so strangely (In hindsight, I think she must have had some sort of personality disorder. Seriously.) that my friend and I just left. That's no way to run a business. There are a lot of tea places in this city. I'd go where the staff doesn't treat you like an annoyance. read more

Found this little Tea Shop while on my way to Proletariat. Decided to take a look see. I ordered a Matcha Latte with Almond Milk. The Employee making my tea was concerned that I might not like the strength of the tea so she had me taste it and was very obliging to tweak it for me if needed. Very thoughtful and considerate. The Latte was perfect and needed no tweaking. I also purchased dried Raspberry Green Tea and Berry Berry. Both very delicious. So I skipped the Beer and had the Matcha. I chose wisely. But if you are crazy about Beer go to Proletariat and also the Stocking Store across the street. Enjoy! read more

Located in the in heart of St. Marks in the East Village. Small but great vintage clothing store. Due to the size of the space, the selection is limited but the pieces are unique and in excellent condition. I was cold, hadn't brought a jacket and walked out with a fabulous green belted leather jacket. The shop owner was friendly and really into her shop and the pieces she sells. read more