First off... WOW! I tried the grape slush and it probably ranks among my favorite fruity slushes…read more The bits of grape were peeled and added a nice texture to every sip. It definitely helped beat the NY heat. Inside the store was quaint, though the ac could've been cooler. The two staff were nice.

I saw Tea Pulse on social media, offering milk tea and boba drinks with a unique spin - an option…read morefor a mini Chinese teapot ornament with smoke coming out (dry ice) to imitate steam from hot tea! Since I was in the area, I really wanted to give it a try. When I got to the store, and asked if this was still being offered, the cashier responded harshly with "it's not free!". I never assumed it would be, but also was taken aback by the rude greeting. I was ok with the $2.99 add on, but after placing my order (Oamanthus tea with foam tea jelly), I was then told they were out of dry ice, so no steam. I decided to get the drink anyway, but not with the tea pot. Unfortunately I should've turned down my order altogether. The drink was underwhelming. There was a decent amount of jelly, but the drink itself didn't taste of too much. That, along with the rude service really soured my experience. Given there are a TON of drink stores within walking distance, I don't think I'd want to come back, even for the novelty aspect.

This has easily become one of my favorite spots for bubble tea. A friend introduced me to their…read moreCeylon Lemon Tea, and since then I've been making my way through more of the menu. I'm usually not a jasmine tea fan, but their Jasmine Lemon is so goooood, fresh, fragrant, refreshing, and really well balanced. The store is fast and efficient, especially when I order ahead for pickup. I also love that they offer egg tarts and XL drink sizes. Sometimes you just want a huge bubble tea, and they deliver.

Tea Pulse definitely has its finger on the pulse of the tea scene…read more I'm walking down the street in the middle of summer, the kind of heat that feels like the devil is breathing directly in your face and I hear a recording announcing their new seasonal drink: Orange Lemon Tea. Excuse me... are you talking to me? Orange tea is my kryptonite! At that point, my legs were already on autopilot toward the register. Then my eyes spot on a promo poster: Free magnet with the purchase of another drink. Say less! This drink absolutely delivered. It struck that perfect balance of sweet, citrusy, and tea-forward flavors stealing the spotlight. One thing to know before you go: this is definitely a grab-and-go spot. There isn't any seating, so plan on taking your liquid happiness with you.

Boba still living up to its brand. Fresh made boba combined with refreshing teas and milk drinks…read more Service is super quick Staff are very clear with ordering

Rolled into Flushing for the US Open (the tennis is right there) and, well, I couldn't be in the…read moreheart of the city's best Chinatown and not get my boba fix. It's a compulsion at this point. Xing Fu Tang is a Taiwanese chain built around brown sugar bubble tea, and the location is dead central on a busy, touristy stretch with foot traffic everywhere. Tons of options on the menu and a quick, efficient ordering system, which you'll appreciate because the place is tiny and the lines get long. My only real note is the sugar. There is a genuinely alarming amount of it packed into each drink, which is kind of the entire point of brown sugar boba, but consider yourself warned if you value your teeth. I love this neighborhood, and this scratched the itch. Grab a drink and go wander Flushing.

Went on a Saturday afternoon. Not too busy but there was a 5 min line. Drink came pretty quick…read moreafter I ordered. Love the fresh fruit and taste. Only wish there was a place to sit since it was so crowded but it's just the normal Sat crowd.

I used to really like machi machi when I lived in London, and was really happy to see one here…read more I still think it's great however there are better options around in Flushing that I prefer (Molly Tea, Hey Tea) that machi machi can't really quite compete. I did really like their fruit orange tea though.

I stopped by a while ago for their BOGO deal on the green apple cloud jasmine coconut and violet…read moreblossom jasmine latte after seeing a post about it. The drink prices were similar to other tea shops in the area. They had samples by the register to try. I think next time I'll give the apple jasmine iced tea drinks a try too. I added the cheese foam layer to my green apple drink and it made the drink slightly salty? I think I'm just not a fan of cheese foam topping. It tasted like apple milk tea. The violet blossom jasmine latte I went with the recommended less sugar but I think I would go with slightly higher sugar level for my drinks in the future as it wasn't quite as sweet as I preferred. Good for thsoe who like their drinks on the less sweet (almost no sugar?) side. The violet blossom flavor is much stronger than the jasmine tea and the floral flavor wasn't my cup of tea. I liked that the menu states which drinks are caffeine free and that they automatically pack the drinks in a cooler bag for take out orders.

One of a couple of tea places in 99 Ranch food court. They focused too much on apple flavor when…read morethey first opened, but now they are offering other fresh fruit flavors, which is way better. I tried the melon milk tea, which was surprisingly tasty. There are samples of the tea for you to try. They use no artificial flavors, syrups or concentrates. Cane sugar is used for sweetness. This place is for cold drinks. They do have a few hot drinks, but my friend tried them and didn't like it. I suggest for hot drinks, go elsewhere. Plenty of seating in the food court. Decor is better than some other food courts in the neighborhood. Server was helpful in recommendations.

Drinks here are great me and my friends had the watermelon smoothie the size was great for 10…read moredollars and they even give you a freezer bag to hold the drink in. Cute little hole in the wall spot.

Taning Lemon Tea is a hand made lemon tea shop in Flushing that has built up a serious following,…read moreand the crowds outside make that immediately obvious. I walked up and noticed the concept is rooted in the smashed lemon tea trend that took off in China, where lemons are hand squeezed fresh to order and combined with various tea bases and fruit additions. The menu is extensive, covering everything from a signature oolong lemon tea to combinations like green grape jasmine and smashed wampi lemon tea, and the packaging is clean and well presented. I picked up a lemon tea and honestly it was not for me. The flavor profile is not a straightforward lemon taste, and that caught me off guard. It was a bit too sour with not much tea flavor coming through. There is something about the combination that read as slightly unusual rather than the clean, bright citrus hit I was expecting. It is not bad in an objective sense, but I did not find myself enjoying it or wanting to finish it. The ordering process moved efficiently despite the lines, and the staff kept things flowing without much of a wait once I got inside. The green grape jasmine and the signature oolong are the two items listed as favorites among regulars, so if you are curious about the concept, those are probably the better starting points than a straight lemon tea. Worth trying if you are in Flushing and into this style of drink, but go in knowing it is a specific flavor experience rather than a conventional iced tea.

If you're looking for an iced coffee or matcha drink that's not too sweet and a little unique, this…read moreis the perfect spot for you. With options like a coconut roiboos tea with coffee, black sesame latte, etc, everything has a fun twist. The drinks are a little small but are super reasonably priced. I got to try the rococo, the pistachio latte, the matcha latte, and the black sesame latte. Each one was really good, not too sweet, and had a strong flavor. The place is very small with no seating, so you have to take the drinks to go. It's a quick order and get out, so not much service here.

Very similar to M Cafe in LA as far as taste profile! Not the best not the worst tbh W cafe is…read morebetter and is only a couple blocks away. The mango matcha was a bit too many flavors for me. As of last week, I finally decided to be lactose free and they said we can't switch out the milk bc it's prebatched which is a tad disappointing. I just think there was too much hype around this place. I will say flushing is more for boba anyways than matcha. I like the green marble counters. Very small to go type of cafe!

I had their regular bubble tea and it was interesting to see it with brown sugar as well. The boba…read moretexture was good, not overcooked and fairly chewy, it was sweetened as well so it wasn't bland either. The tea itself was okay, not bad but not outstanding. Brown sugar tea has gotten very popular in the past few years so I've become desensitized to most brown sugar bubble teas unless there's a more unique flavor profile.

I only come here for their sponge cakes. It's not well known for it and it's not exactly…read morecompetition for Kam Hing or Spongies in Chinatown. The sponge cake flavors vary but every time I go, there's barely any flavors left. And they end up tasting stale/hard which means it's that fresh. For the price, I think I can get better at a regular bakery.