i LOVE this place, it's such a welcoming environment and they make the best matcha lattes!read more

SUCH a cute store with so many unique Korean/Asian goodies. The cafe has so many specialized…read moredrinks. So excited to see the inspired Asian flavors and that the sweetness is light Fall menu specials -Injeolmi Latte, the hot comes out more lukewarm, a little gritty from the powder, but the flavor is balanced with the coffee, milk, and sweetener. -honey crisp matcha latte - creamy cinnamon flavor, but the apple doesn't really come through. Balanced sweetness, milk, and matcha ratio

Needed a new tea to try for the season so stopped while in the area.Prices were very reasonable…read more Loved the variety of the selection of teas. The newer staff member was very kind and super helpful.

My first visit went well. I wasn't necessarily in the market for tea, but being nearby I decided to…read morestop by and check out the goods. I was greeted upon entry, and immediately shared that I had never been before and was just looking around. They have so many options and sections of the store are designated for varieties (Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Etc.) to make shopping easier. That said, I didn't want to go through everything and enlisted the help of one of the employees. She (a young woman with blonde hair) was very helpful! I described what I was typically into, and from there she recommended a few options. They have glass jars that you can sniff for a sense of the teas flavor. Quick tip, shake it up first. They have decaf options, options on clearance, and 2oz vs 4oz packages. In addition are tea making supplies (pots, looseleaf holders, cups, etc.), as well as a short menu of a drinks you can buy. I ended up with two packs, and a freebie. While there's no indoor seating, there were a couple of tables and chairs outside, I imagine for those who get pre-made drinks. As for the teas I purchased, I haven't tried them yet. Fingers crossed they tastes as good as they smelled.

I took a friend from out of town here because I was thinking we'd have fun doing a Chinese gongfu…read moretea service. I'd done these before in Portland but didn't know we had a place here in Minneapolis that offered this. It was excellent, and really gave us the chance to explore the subtle flavors of an excellent oolong and how they evolve through multiple short steepings. They also are one of a handful of places in the US that grind their own matcha. My friend picked some up for his girlfriend back home and she loved it! The interior was quiet and about what you might expect from a tea house, which is exactly what I think you'd want for a tea experience.

This is a cozy-looking place near the University of Minnesota where you can get some high-quality…read morematcha (I made mine into Kyo Matcha-style lattes). The Jingshan Yabukita matcha is REALLY good and I will be back for more next time I come to Minneapolis. Since matcha will lose some of its flavor as it oxidizes, they seal up the container after they scoop the powder in--I didn't open the container until a month after I got it and there weren't any off flavors. I can't comment on the sit-down experience since I was just there to buy the small container in the picture, but I liked the dim lighting and calming atmosphere. I also like their gift boxes that have single servings of different teas in tiny packages--it reminds me of a Godiva chocolate box.

Incredible spot for smoothies, coffee, and matcha! It was my first time having matcha and was able…read moreto learn about the product by super friendly staff.

Ding Tea is my favorite milk tea shop! It's always consistent. The signature milk tea has a bold…read moreblack tea flavor, and the bubbles are always perfectly chewy. Service: great Ambiance: cute and enough seating for a small milk tea shop

Dang! This place is good! And not super easy to find using GPS but once you know then you can go…read moreall the time!! It was pretty busy when I went in but they were so fast and efficient! I got star jelly which I never had before and they were multicolored stars and were so fun! They sometimes got stuck in the straw and totally worth it! I had a fruit slushy because it was too late for tea and I love fruit slushies!! All the drinks they were making looked bomb! Next time I go I'm getting the brown sugar milk tea with boba that looked incredible! So good I took a picture of someone else's drink so that I wouldn't forget. It is an additional $1 for a large which I thought was reasonable. Looking forward to going back and super stoked I now know how to find it without going around the block multiple times!! Yes!!

I'm so glad there's a place in Hopkins with loose leaf tea. It's next to the Dairy Queen…read more The proprietor is friendly and helpful. I felt welcome and there was no pressure to buy. You can open little tins of tea to smell them.

I've passed by this place multiple times but never been in. They had a nice selection of teas, and…read moreoption to eat in with the tea.

We went right when they opened up and ordered the NUTTY O.G. drink and three donuts - Black Sesame,…read moreTaro, and Blueberry. One of the ordering machines was not working and the employees were trying to fix it while keeping up promptly with the stream of orders coming in otherwise. The drink was strong and nutty and each of the donuts were really good. I really enjoy how the icing on each of them was flavorful and not too sweet. If I had to pick only one I would go back for the black sesame one time and time again.

I had a good experience here and overall would probably go again. The donuts were definitely on the…read morepricier side (came out to about $3 per donut) but they were pretty yummy and I loved the chewy mochi texture and bubbly shape! I ended up choosing the matcha, taro, and lavender flavors which were all super cute. The lavender was a bit too sweet and overpowering, and my favorite was probably the matcha! I will say ordering was a little odd because you did it from a little screen kiosk rather than at a counter with the person.

Cute little Boba Tea spot, now with a bakery. I had a cinnamon roll and loved the sweet sticky…read morecrisp bottom that reminded me of a caramel roll. It was yummy. I've tried boba tea here in the past and they're okay, but not the best in the area. But the ambiance is nice with fresh flowers in the window and board games to play while you hang out. Service was friendly enough. I would come back if I'm in the neighborhood.

We attended the soft opening , and if that's resting things out then this place is going to be the…read morebest place in town! We are a bit unconventional so went with the tofu non mai. A little heat, nice and juicy and definitely shareable! The mango smoothie was a delicious way to break the heat of the jalepeno from the bon mi. And do not miss the baked goods! We went for the chocolate Swiss croissant. It was hands down the best I have ever tasted. Soft and chocolaty--not overly sweet. Everything in the bakery case looked amazing! Staff was friending and efficient despite the line. A definite request stop on my list!