I ordered two bubble teas from here but they didn't send any straws. After calling them to ask if they may send straws they told me they can't send me any. For those unfamiliar with what bubble tea cups look like, the way the cup is sealed requires you to punture the top with a straw to even get to the drink itself. After the first call where they told me they couldn't send me the straws, when i called them again i was sent straight to an unset voicemail which makes me think they blocked my number. I had to contact the delivery app separately to get my straws. I am never ordering/drinking from this place again read more

For uptown, this is one of the best places for bubble tea. I like that they have the frequent buyer's card in which you get a free one after you purchase 10. On a few occasions, my drinks were too sweet, but only a few times has that been an issue. Maybe ask for less sugar if you are sensitive to sweet things. But, usually my drink here is quite satisfying. read more

This place is overrated because we've got nothing else here. Thai tea and milk teas could be more flavorful.

Iced Coffee milk tea w/bubble - great way to stay up at night & study Honeydew milk tea w/bubbles - YUM! read more

I came here twice during my stay in NYC since my friend lived upstairs from it, and I wasn't disappointed by the taste. They have plenty of options for flavors and the service is very fast, as should be expected. Stars were taken off for the price though. While it's at least a decent cup, I prefer milk tea to be much cheaper than this. But I guess it's New York and everything seems to be more expensive here. The place is rather small but has enough space for three small groups to sit and chill. I walked by this place a few times throughout the weekend and it seemed like a few students study here so you know it's quiet enough to do work even if other people are around to chat. read more

It's true that this is the best boba (or "bubble tea" if you prefer) near Columbia, but that really isn't saying much. My boba adventures in New York are pretty limited, but my California roots have left me with higher expectations than this. The tea is alright but the actual boba is too small and isn't always the proper sweetness. At $3.81 for a a basic milk tea with boba, the product is overpriced in my opinion, but it's probably about average for NYC. All in all, it's decent, but don't expect any "Tea Magic." read more

I would give this place four stars but the people working here have no pleasantry in customer service. I once asked for a slush drink and when I corrected them after they made a drink without slush they.literally.made.me.pay. $1.09 extra!!! A freaking dollar. Is business that bad?! Are we really THAT hard up for cash?! Especially when the mistake was on their end...I find this quite pathetic. Today after my drink was made, I asked the "tea specialist" (okay, whatever) for a bag for my drink. You would have thought I was asking for her spare kidney. Stop being so cheap. We notice. Or at least I did. Tables were dirty. Also tacky= all the signs telling customers what to do everywhere like f"* off already. read more

Delicious. Got a milk tea and two fruit teas. All with fruit pop balls. Everyone is very happy with their choices read more

Tea Magic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Had the oolong milk tea with green tea jelly. Maybe it's just me but Oolong doesn't seem to be a common choice & I wish it were. Prices are perhaps on the high end of the spectrum but for the Oolong I would definitely come again! read more

The only bubble tea place near my home, so I'm always stopping in to get some )even on these cold winter days!). They have a pretty long menu, of both milk tea and fruit teas, in addition to slushes/shakes. The prices are a tad higher than in Chinatown or Flushing though. The bubble tea is pretty good, although I usually get the fruit teas. My favorite milk tea flavor is the French Vanilla, and I love the Yogurt Green tea. I don't get the tapioca, so I can't speak to that, but their jellies are decent as well. They also have a stamp card, where if you get 10 stamps, you can get a free small drink! read more

Cons (-) Crazy expensive unless you're going for the 32oz. A small flavored bubble tea with tapioca pearls should not be over $5. (-) Bubbles were smaller than I'm used to, more like the "mini" bobas I tried once. (-) Very small space, awkward to maneuver when waiting for drink. Pros: (+) Good selection of flavors. (+) 32oz option... if you're into that. read more

Their bubble tea has a variety of flavors and is extremely delicious. While being on the (ridiculously) pricier side compared to other places nearby to get tea, I truly enjoyed the food I had here. The service is fast, but the staff could be friendlier. read more

Weird, eclectic selection and decent service. I haven't heard great things about the Tea but I didn't try any myself, so I can't say. Two friends enjoyed it. I had an overly-sweet froyo. That's about all I can say--felt very generic. read more

First impressions? This place looks authentic! Second thought? Their large size is HUGE! 32 ounces?? That's TWO of the smalls for less than double the price. Definitely going to get the large next time to share with my boyfriend. ;) Third thought? Hella expensive. Compared to other bubble tea places downtown, this was by far the priciest I've seen. But what should I have expected? It's one of the few places near Columbia undergrad. Otherwise, the tea tasted diluted and watered down (meh), but the tapioca was surprisingly chewy (yum). Didn't have the food, but I hear their buns are mediocre. tl;dr - EXPENSIVE - Tea is okay, bubbles are amazing! - Also credit card minimum of 5 dollars. A mediaum bubble tea with bubbles is enough to hit this limit, sadly. read more

The bubble tea was delicious! I also ordered some Bao Buns that made my mouth water. I had to order from here two days in a row! Highly recommend. read more

Very sweet, flavorful, and decent amount of bubble milk tea. :) Always come in and get the iced almond milk tea with tapioca balls, which are smaller than most places. No matter what day or time there's always a heap full of sweet, soft, chewy, flavor-filled balls. Price is fair and not as insane for a tea spot on the Upper West Side. Many different types of people come here especially Columbia students, 20-somethings, middle to high school students, and families with young children. Service is always fast and prompt yet efficient featuring friendly, customer service-focused employees. Always willing to come here for my bubble milk tea fix when I'm in the area! :D read more

I've been to this place twice in my whole college career, and I don't plan on going there to get my bubble tea fix ever again. On both occasions I've ordered taro bubble tea, which is OK but not the best I've ever had. The bubbles were small compared to the ones at Culture Tea Bar, and even with their little machine I could taste a bit of the powder. The price of it is also higher than what I've paid in other places (then again, everything in MoHi is overpriced). However, even considering the area I wouldn't pay around 5 dollars for a shabbily done small cup of bubble tea. Its only redeeming quality is the location. It's close to Columbia's campus, and going there isn't an uphill hike. I would rather go somewhere else. read more

Service was good and the A/C was refreshing during my visit to Tea Magic. The cold tea drink I ordered was too sweet and the boba was on the hard chewy side. read more

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There tea is really good and there portions sizes are fair the customer service is great for me they get 10 out of 10

It's annoying that the card limit went up. Originally it was $5 but now it's $6. Tip: Bring cash read more

FYI to future guests: this place has a $6 tab minimum for cards. Because of this, I can't actually review their tea since my attempt to purchase their goods was denied. Ah , the motto of great business "Dear Potential Customer, Your Money is not Accepted Here". Note to owners If you read this: Please just get a square card reader! Or set the tab minimum at the cost of a medium drink. It is 2017. I want to enjoy your bubble tea when I move to this neighborhood this summer, but I likely won't come back because I **NEVER** carry cash. read more

I wasn't going to review it, because I've only gotten tea there. The tea is delicious. Today, I decided to go for some sort of cinnamon nut bun. It was definitely a good decision; it was absolutely wonderful. It's dangerous, because I go to school right there, and the temptation of the buns might get the better of me! read more

Way underrated for a bubble tea place, out of the many ive had in nyc this is the only one that sells a delicious, yet massive bubble tea for a great price. Many people complain of the boba being not to their liking, though each time ive been here they were perfect. Depending on the time you go you may hit a decent amount of fellow customers since its one of the few places on the upperwest side it katers to many people who all seem to enjoy it as much as i do. read more

Tea Magic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Tea magic is only a 5-10 min walk from Columbia's campus and will definitely satisfy your bubble tea craving without you having to travel downtown. In addition to their stellar bubble tea, they also serve small lunch portion sized meals as well as smoothies. Overall, great and convenient place for anyone in the Morningside area looking for their bubble tea fix. read more

Strong tea flavors. So much better than other watery bubble teas! It's worthy it to try!

Got taro milk tea. Way way wayyyyyy too sweet. Like disgustingly. When I asked if there was a way for it to be less sweet they said no and didn't offer any alternatives. A lot of places I've been too let you pick a sweetness level read more

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Great boba! There is a wide range of flavors and types of tea. The service is quick and the pricing is fair. If you are nearby, this is the place to go. That being said, seating is minimal and the tea is quite sweet. But overall, a wonderful place to stop for boba on the go. read more

This place is the only bubble tea place within walking distance, so I was fine to deal with the usually depressive staff (sulking, checking their cell phones, barely speaking to take your order) and ridiculous $6 credit card minimum. Today, though, I walked in for the last time when I was waiting in line and one of the people working behind the counter sneezed out into the open. No coverage, no attempt to shield anything. I walked right out. The vibe of this place, coupled with the ick factor, is enough to make me walk further or get on the train when I need to satisfy my bubble tea fix. read more

I have been a regular at tea magic for the past 3 years and even though it was a bit pricey, it is conveniently located close to campus. But recently, they have decided to increase their medium sized drinks from $5 to $6 and also increase their minimum credit card charge as well. I'll be going to shiny tea that's only couple blocks down from now on - they are cheaper, higher quality, and friendlier staffs. read more

The drink is good, however, the waiter's attitude is very bad!!! It was not a great time for me.

Best bubble tea in the area. Just had the lychee bubble tea. Best flavor so far besides my taro staple. read more

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Great place for bbtea. Have you tried their large?! It's the largest size I have ever seen that I even compare it to a tub. It's massive and impressive for the price; from what I remember it was less than $10. They have many great flavors and combination of slush, iced, and hot bbtea. Give them a try I did and I am sometimes caught driving here from NJ for place that is open until 11:30 pm every night of the week. 11:30!! That's perfect for a late night dessert. read more

Two words: FAKE POWDER. It is the only acceptable place to get boba drinks north of Central Park and its next to Columbia University...so I still come because I have no other choice and I love boba THAT much. I've tried many of the drinks and they all taste artificially sweet and leaves an aftertaste in your mouth. The pearls make me feel like I am Goldilocks...sometimes they are too hard, sometimes they are too soft and very few times they are just right. They do sell a bunch of snacks like buns and instant noodles. You can actually pay for them to make you a bowl of instant noodles! read more

Taste good, but it's NOT real TEA. It's water with sugar syrup(addicting). There's no nutritional info which is scary of what I could be consuming. Can't see what they're doing behind the counter which is also very disturbing. It's a drink spot what could you possibly not want anyone to see!!!! They speak very limited English, I asked for a bag & the guy panicked because he couldn't understand me. read more

please read this review before considering going to tea magic. this review requires a bit of background and story, i apologize for it's length in advance. it was a hot, hot day and i was walking down broadway to the subway station. i stopped by tea magic to order an oolong milk tea. it was actually pretty good! not too sweet, not too diluted. anyway, i went down to the humid hot stinky subway station to wait for my train. as i was waiting, i noticed a hair stuck to the condensation on the side of my drink. i tried to brush it away, but brush away it would not... then i realized, it wasn't my hair. it was INSIDE the drink. the SEALED top drink. EWWWWWWW SICK!!!! i wasn't even half done with my drink, and i would have gone back for a refund but my train was coming. into the trash can it went. long story long, whoever is behind the counter making their drinks needs to wear a freakin hair net. that was hecka nasty and gross! not gonna risk that again... read more

Glad to have more yogurt that isn't sour-based like Pinkberry (sorry, not a fan) - and they supply my favorite flavor COOKIES AND CREAM! Wish they had more flavors, or were more generous with the toppings. For example, for a raspberry fruit topping, you literally get 2 raspberries. count em! The sprinkles is equally appalling, they barely try, not worth the extra money. read more

Average bubble tea... Horrible service, cashier was a total asshat, rushed us off even though there wasn't anyone else on line and ignored our questions regarding the types of tea. Won't be going back read more

I stopped in with my friends after a long game of basketball down in Riverside Park. I didn't have high expectations, as I've had very good bubble tea in various Chinatowns, but I was pleasantly surprised by the bubble tea here. Aside from being very reasonably priced (at $3 or so), there were lots of fruit-infused flavors that I didn't really see elsewhere. Although my usual favorite is the taro green tea, I switched it up a bit and decided to get a strawberry milk bubble tea. While some might chafe at the sight of holding a bright pink drink, I sipped on it quite happily. The strawberry taste wasn't too sweet, but it was strong enough that you got a real sense of the fruit flavor. The tapioca was also perfectly-sized - not too big, not too small, and with the right consistency. It sucks when you get the really chewy tapioca, but this was just right. It's pretty nifty that they have a machine that seals on the top right away as opposed to the traditional snap-top cap. Too bad my college campus didn't have one of these around - having cheap, tasty bubble tea around would have been a huge hit. But it's definitely a nice little shop to stop by and grab a drink. I wouldn't go for any of their pre-packaged food though. It seemed a bit overpriced for the kind of quality you would get in pre-cooked frozen food. read more

Finally stopped by today for a try. I'm a fan! I ordered a lychee green tea with pearls and also got a vegetable bao (fluffy buns with veggie fillings). The prices are definitely on the higher side, since I'm used to Chinatown prices ($3 for drink, $2 for bun). But I was pleasantly surprised to find that the bun was big and flavorful! Definitely yummier than anything I've tried in C-town (it's hard to find veggie buns down there). It was also very nice to see that there's an assortment of Taiwanese bread. I'll try them next time, along with the tea-leaf egg and fish ball soup. So nice to have a slice of home uptown. And the guy behind the counter was super friendly, too. I will definitely go back to this place again. read more