I found Tay Tea after a friend recommended it and I stalked their website, and wow... I'm so glad I actually went in person. It's not just a tea shop - it's a world of tea, clothing, apothecary goodies, all in one space and a true hidden gem in Delhi, NY. As soon as I walked through the door, I was greeted by Nini, an absolute ray of sunshine. Talking to her is like getting a warm hug, but don't get it twisted - she is not a pushover. Once she knows you, she'll give you gentle reality checks when you need them. She keeps it real, no fluff, and she's so authentically herself that it's inspirational. This is her tea shop, and you can instantly feel how much hard work, love, and energy she pours into everything. She has an insane variety of tea - not just a couple basics. There are hand-blended signature teas and straight organic single-note teas: floral Persian Rose, rich black teas like Duchess' First Love, fun names like Better Than Sex, plus soothing herbal, rooibos, and classic teas for purists. My top two picks were Azul (Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers, lemon verbena, lemongrass) and Catskills Harvest (apple, sumac, rosehips, hibiscus, lemon verbena, wild roses). Azul is amazing iced, and with a splash of apple juice it's even more delicious. There's a huge tea bar counter where you can taste teas while you're there. I sat at the bar, trying different teas while talking with Nini as she explained what was in each one, what it's good for, and the intention or story behind it. She also has coffee, which was delightful, and I completely forgot to buy some... another reason to go back. She also sells baked goods and food like empanadas (so good), and from our conversation it seems everything is gluten-free and vegan, which is phenomenal if you have dietary stuff going on but still want treats. After my tea-tasting session, I checked out the tea section and that's where you really see the variety. There are testers everywhere so you can open, smell, and see exactly what's in each blend. Everything is loose-leaf and every package has the ingredients listed on the front so you know exactly what you're getting. I asked Nini a ton of questions - including personal health things - and asked what she thought would be best for me after I had already picked out my selections. She is clearly not just in this to make sales. Instead of pushing me to buy everything, she paused and gave thoughtful, intentional suggestions. She speaks from a real, genuine place and cares about every customer who walks in. She helped me choose products for my stomach and for sleep, on top of what I'd already picked, and I never felt pushed or pressured - just supported and understood. Once I finished picking my tea, I wandered through the rest of the store. They have a plethora of other things - clothing, gifts, apothecary and self-care items - and that's when I started talking to Jean, the other person working there. Jean greets you with open arms and has a strong, courageous, resilient spirit. Just like Nini, she genuinely cares about the people who walk in. I asked about her favorite products, she showed me her go-tos, and of course I bought one of her favorites because I love trying what other people are obsessed with. By the time I was done shopping, I didn't just have tea - I also had other products, including a magnesium foot cream for relaxation and sleep, plus some balms and other goodies. Then I went back to the tea bar and sat with both Nini and Jean. We shared stories, talked more, and went way past basic small talk. My favorite thing about them - and this shop - is that they do not stay on the surface. They care about genuine conversation, speak from the heart, and they're not just there to sell you something. The whole store radiates good energy because they are the heart of it, creating that beautiful energy that fills the space. If you're open to deeper conversation, they will match that and give you a real connection and an experience that's much better than the usual "Hi, how are you, okay bye" retail nonsense. None of that mumbo-jumbo here. Nini and Jean have knowledge and truly care about their customers. They have your health and best interests in mind. By the time I left, it honestly felt like they were family. This business is run by an amazing woman who has done incredible things and is now sharing her passion with the world, and you can feel that in every product she creates. Jean is creating alongside her - Nini built this business, and Jean is a shining star in it as well. They balance and amplify each other in the best way. I am extremely satisfied with my visit, and their products are phenomenal. You will not find better quality or a more heartfelt, intentional experience anywhere else. Between the tea bar, hand-blended teas, fashion and apothecary items, baked goods, empanadas, and the way they pour into every person who walks in, this place is truly special. I genuinely cannot recommend this shop more read more

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So after eating breakfast at Hollow we decided to walk the strip. We'd seen this tea place at the other end of town on the way in. On the outside it looked like a house business with a little sign which seems fairly standard for this area. Inside was a whole different world. We were greeted right away by the hostess(who just so happened to be from Philadelphia also!). She had just freshly brewed two types of tea and gave us sample cups. Steph chose the decaf and I chose the caffeinated. We ended up buying them both. They had awesome handmade postcards and jewelry. There was clothing, CBD, and herbal products. Lots of great gifts for the herbalist in your family. Just a lot of cool stuff. The tea just gets you in the door. We ended up spending a while in here bullshitting with the hostess and a guest about the area and different things in the shop. I kinda wish we were up here longer and I'd hit the shop again. Or maybe next time we come up this way it might be smarter to book an Air BnB closer. read more

The owner of the store behaved in a prejudiced manner with me being a person of color. I was followed in the store with a necklace that I was interested in trying on with a dress. This was a very humiliating experience. I was not greeted warmly like other customers who were caucasians. I was not allowed to try on the necklace without supervision. i brought this to the attention of the manager before I left the store. I recommend that people of color and others stay away from this boutique. read more

Terrific place with a great energy, and more than just a tea shop, although they do have a huge variety of marvelous teas. They have a boutique with clothes, fragrances, cookies and more. I spoke with the owner, Nini for a while, she is an interesting, charming and smart person, very insightful. I was looking for something for my mother in law and wife, who are Russian and particular about their tea, and she knew exactly the right tea, they were so impressed with the fragrance, taste and quality. We live a few hours away and would actually make a special trip to come back here to visit Tay Tea. read more

Tay Tea - a teapot, a cup of tea, and cookies on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delhi, New York

Tay Tea is a lovely shop in Delhi and worth a stop! The lady who runs the shop has such a variety of blended teas, and you can buy in either bags or a tin box. Or, you can get it ready-to-drink. She is quite friendly and is eager to share all about her teas! Also sells eclectic items she has collected from Asia. read more

I had the pleasure of tasting one of these teas early in July with a friend. I'm usually not a tea person- I prefer coffee- but I felt like it was a tea kind of day after a nice warm shower, post 5-mile hike. Nice, right? Upon walking into this shop, the wonderful soothing yet seductive smells of herbal teas slapped me in the face- and I loved every minute of it. The teas smell outrageously inviting. And after glancing at their tea menu I decided on a cup of their signature tea "Better than Sex". I was pleasantly surprised a 12oz cup costs only $2 and some change! The tea size is standard so no small, medium and large here. The tea is easily worth double this price and it probably would cost that here in NYC- the home of the over-priced. "Better than Sex" is pretty much mint-chocolate and isn't really better than sex (unless you're having terrible sex) but it's darn good (and I'm sure a cup would be great right after sex!) I really enjoyed every sip of this tea- sans honey or sugar, of course. I do have to say that buying a tin of this stuff is pretty pricey but buying a cup satisfied me just fine. Too bad this place isn't closer to NYC. read more

Visiting Tay Tea is not simply shopping and shouldn't even be defined as such. It's a visit with a best friend that you met just today and that friend wants nothing more than to make sure you are happy and cared for. It's an education about teas, flavors you've never tasted, aromas that last forever, history you can't imagine, and health that will be connected to the tea. It's an adventure to far away places and a personal introduction to important figures that you will likely never get to meet in person. It's the feeling of plush comforting fabrics on your skin. Something you try on and are amazed, and a bit surprised, at just how good you look in it. And then there's Nini... the imagainer, the creator, the curator, the overseer of all this. She is a seemingly tireless whirlwind; the very source of positive energy. She is part tea party hostess, part sage, part healer, part teacher and mentor, with just a little bit of your mom's best attributes thrown into all of that. "Shopping" at Tay Tea is always an education and a bit entertainment. You won't just walk away with the perfect tea and the most beautiful scarf, but you'll realize that you're experiencing that feeling that your life will begin anew, fresh, and full of hope, the moment you take your last sip of one of the awesome teas that Nini has poured for you to try. Truth be told... she may actually insist! that you try them! :-) And she won't be wrong! And you'll be the better for it. read more

Tay Tea has amazing teas, hands down. They were my "gateway tea" to exotic, creative blends and tea nirvana. The prices are a bit expensive in the NYC storefronts, so I prefer to order directly online. I especially recommend "Better than Sex" and "Marry Me Again." read more

If you're up for an adventure, then you have to visit Nini at Tay Tea in Andes. The shop is a dreamy experience that tantalizes all of your senses. When I walked in, the first thing that arrived was a sweet aroma of fragrant smells that enlivened my other senses. From the front door, I was guided to the tea bar where I tried a host of iced teas, including my favorite Tay Tea 'Dutchess' First Love' with a bit of agave. So delicious. The store offers a host of wonderful items, of course their signature blended teas, soaps made with their teas, objects found on their trips to Africa, books on health, local Catskills products and so much more. It's an environment, an experience, they have paninis I didn't try but I could totally see stopping in for a bit of shopping, a tasty bite and a cup of tea on the porch before embarking on the next leg of a journey. See for yourself, it's an oasis of fabulousness in the Catskills. read more

I actually haven't tasted their teas, having ordered two of them for my mom, but I wanted to write about their phenomenal customer service. After placing my order online, the manager wrote me a very nice e-mail the next day confirming that my order had been received and asking if I'd like a card included--I believe she had the hunch that I was ordering for Mother's Day and made sure I knew that it wouldn't ship until Friday. Then, on Friday, she wrote again to let me know that my order had been shipped. The personal touch and effort that went into making sure that the order was going smoothly was much, much more than expected. read more

"Duchess' First Love" is simply too good. I tried it at the coffee and tea festival 2 days ago and the aroma is still lingering in my mind. I must get it online now. =) read more

We stopped into Tay on a lazy day of eating and swimming in August. It was supposed to be a quick stop - scope it out, admire the goods and head out. The thing is that I'm not even close to be a tea connoisseur. I mean, I like tea. It's good. At times I drink it. But often i have to restrain myself from looking like a plebeian and popping in some sugar. So when Nini, the owner and mixologist, offered me a cup of her most recent blend, I took it, in the way that all people who love free things do. But it wasn't just ok. It was amazing and delicious. It was almost too good to be tea. The other reason this is a 5 out of 5 is that Tay is still humble enough to have great customer service. When I emailed the store requesting the yet-to-be-marketed tea, Dutchess' First Love, I got a phone call back. With all this high tech consumerism, it's pretty nice to slow it down and return to the craft of it all. Part of me wants to hold this information in and keep it to myself because it's so nice, but....i'm trying to be an honest yelper. check them out. read more

Amazing spot. Coffee lovers - go here! This tea will convert your. My husband visited this spot on a recent writing retreat and brought back some of the most incredible tea. read more

Went in 10 minutes before closing, owner was annoyed and rushed us to make a decision. When we choose a tea, she didn't have enough to fill my glass and still charged me $3.25. I won't go there again. read more

The owner had lovely tea-blends out for us to try, and gave wonderful recommendations! She was knowledgable and enthusiastic about her work!

We took a leisurely Sunday stroll in Andes and stopped in to Tay. We tried a sample of freshly brewed tea and chose a blend to take home. The person in the store was knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the visit and the ambience. Highly recommend. read more

Went in with the in laws. Beautiful store but the high pressure sales drove us nuts... 3 salespeople followed us around trying to up-sell us. Interesting because I think of a tea place as a relaxing place... Not this one! The tea, is tea! Also notice on their site it doesn't mentioned n where the teas can't me from.. Strange. read more