Tea Magic

I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

4.1 mi•Murray Hill, Midtown East

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Mango Mille Crpes Cake

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Too

Sweetea

4.7(71 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Mandarin

Stopped in here for a tea when they were doing a promotion. I got the passion fruit tea and it was…read moregreat. The bobas and dessert-y teas look great, and they have caffeine free options too. The inside is small, but there is one table and a small counter. While I was there it was mostly just occupied by those waiting for their teas. I went on a Sunday around 4 and there were 3 other patrons there, but service was still fast!

Came here to try their milk teas because they are known to put mochi in their milk teas…read more They mochi is like a very nice and silky milk mochi which was very good. My sister and I both got our drinks lightly sweetened and we both enjoyed them as well. I wish I had gotten my strawberry one without the strawberry popping boba as I do not usually enjoy popping boba. Overall other than the mochi, the drinks felt very basic probably because there was no tea or anything included, just milk. One thing I do want to add though is that I really appreciated the fact that they used taro paste which is always a nice surprise.

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Grace Street

4.2(3.7k reviews)

Locally sourced ingredients

Locally owned & operated

Stopped by Grace Street while looking for something sweet and a little different, and this…read moredefinitely fit the bill. We saw the milk tea boba toast on the menu and had to try it. It came out as a thick piece of deep-fried toast topped with ice cream, boba, caramel popcorn, and strawberries on the side. Not healthy at all, but really good. It's one of those desserts you probably wouldn't get every day, but worth trying at least once. Fun to share and definitely something different from the usual desserts.

This is my go-to bathroom + sweet treat spot in KTown! There's typically a line, but it usually…read moremoves quickly and there's usually free seating as well. They have a water dispenser, two locking bathrooms, and plenty of outlets, so I already have a very positive view of Grace Street as a good place to rest. The food is alright. It's a bit overpriced and the teas are not good quality. However, the desserts are delicious. I usually split a slice of basque cheesecake with my friends. The regular and matcha have both been good in my experience. I don't like chocolate cake, so I haven't tried that variety. I wish the pumpkin was available in the smaller size too! I've tried their boba, and it isn't good. The hot teas are okay but not great. They're pretty much just syrup and milk. I would avoid the drinks and just get the desserts! I haven't personally tried the bingsoo, but I've heard good things. The waffle is alright--all in all, come here to recharge and for the basque cheesecake!

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Sunset Lemonade ($5.50)

Tea Makers

4.1(237 reviews)

Quick service, and great taste. A bit of customization…read moreneeded for each drink but fun experience for kids and adults.. The tea was good..

Food 1/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance N/A…read more I ordered the mango green tea with boba and was disappointed. The tea was mediocre and the boba was hard. I will say I came late and it was cold outside. The person at the counter was not look happy to take my order. It is only a stall so there is nowhere to sit or hang out. I wouldn't come back.

Iced Cheese Foam Avocado (no cheese foam, SO sour) and Jasmine green tea

Taro Pearl Milk Iced Tea

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Bogo (black sesame, strawberry creme, melona, Korean banana milk)

Nana’s Green Tea

4.2(391 reviews)

I stopped by Nana's Green Tea in search of a quality matcha latte before heading to the NYPL to…read morestudy. The cafe is right on the front corner of Korea Way, making it easy to add to my route. The interior is a very modern and a little cold, so it doesn't seem like the sort of place that beckons you in and asks you to stay a while. However, the cafe is incredibly spacious and had ample seating around mid-day. There are three kiosks to order from at the front of the shop where you can easily browse the menu and edit your order. I opted for an iced, unsweetened matcha latte. After placing your order, you receive a number and wait for it to pick it up at the counter. After a few minutes, my order was ready. The latte was great without any sweetener, really letting the flavor of the matcha shine through. Although I'm no expert, the flavor, color, and consistency of the matcha all indicated to me that it was made with a good quality powder. It seems Nana's specializes in green tea, so I'd totally stop here for a more authentic experience than getting matcha from places that focus on coffee or are simply trendy matcha spots. Aside from lattes, there are many parfait and soft serve options with a matcha or hojicha bases, so hopefully I'll have the opportunity to come back and try their other offerings!

This place reminds me of the green tea parfait I love in Kyoto. However it is very big. Located…read morein the corner building on Broadway but the entrance is on 32nd Street deep. Almost like going inside a building. You order from any of the 3 kiosks and choose your order and pay. Get your ticket and your order will be announced. Most places go sit is communal with some tables around for 2. I ordered the Matcha Warabimochi Parfait and it was delicious like being in Kyoto. It had the green tea jelly which I enjoyed in Japan and all the other items. They also offered green tea drinks. The parfait is layers of jelly, soft serve ice cream, mochi, green tea syrup whipped cream with green tea syrup on top and also green tea ice cream. Next best thing to treat yourself close to being in Japan

4.5 mi•Flatiron, Kips Bay

Black sesame mochi parfait

Matcha mochi parfait, matcha cheese cake

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Hojicha Mochi Parfait

N25 Nitro Tea

4.3(13 reviews)

I've been to their first location they opened in St Marks (I think it's their first) and was a fan…read more Wandering around Baruch College, I was surprised to see what was originally a Yi Fang Tea shop be replaced by this Vietnamese coffee shop. It is a welcoming replacement in my eyes. For this visit, I got their Vietnamese Iced Pandan Cream Coffee, which was expensive ($9 with tax), but tasted amazing. Unfortunately, this drink is served only iced, but you can request it to be less ice, which may be the value play so you get more coffee than ice filling up the cup's space. #lifehacks

Ordered the jasmine green tea with light ice, less sweet, and added boba. The tea had a nice…read moreflavor, the boba was cooked well, and the sweetness level was just right. Service was fast and friendly. A solid option if you're in the area.

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JIN YUN FU Tea Shop

4.7(43 reviews)

4.3 mi•Flatiron

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I am a huge tea drinker and this is one of the best quality teas I have had. Hands down the…read morebest!!!! This place gives you the calmness the moment you walk in will full of aroma from the various teas. The experience of tasting slowly brew tea and listening to the deep history of the Chinese tea was so incredible. The owner was so kind and explained the process so well. Definitely worth the price.

My husband and I stopped by Jin Yun Fu Tea Stop for a tea tasting experience this past weekend. The…read moretea shop was founded in Fuzhou, China, in 1995, but they opened a NYC location in 2026. The shop is beautiful - minimalist and peaceful - and full of products for sale - tea and teaware. They also offer a range of experiences: Traditional Gong Fu Cha Tea Tasting; Horizontal Flight; Private Collection Tea Tasting; Song Dynasty Whisked Tea; and private events. We reserved a Ming Dynasty Tea Tasting/Cultural Experience through airbnb (I don't see the exact same experience listed on their website), which included five rounds of tea brewing from one type of tea. The tea was delicious and the experience - so traditional - was beautiful and special. The experiences and the teas and teaware sold at the shop are a bit pricey (for example, one tea canister I saw was $135, and one teapot over $500), but it's a special experience. The service was great; we felt we learned so much. For anyone who loves Chinese tea or who wants to learn more, Jin Yun Fu is worth a stop!

It was our pleasure to have Luka Doncic visit our shop!

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Orchid Tea House

5.0(1 review)

Tea is not only a beverage that you sip when youre sick or having dim sum. Real tea, the ones you…read morefind here is a social gathering. The tea here is not the bland dark water you see in restaurants. Each tea gives you a sensation in your mouth that you will not find elsewhere (except other tea places). They have leaves that were packed and aged for over 30-60 years and it is an honor to enjoy its limited supply. Kingston is knowledgeable in this field and its still a joy to visit yourself when you are in his company.

4.5 mi•Flatiron, Kips Bay

We tried to bring ourselves closer to the nature. Rochester, NY.

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YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea

3.4(27 reviews)

It's hard to make bad bubble tea, but this place does it so well. I usually order a taro milk tea…read morewhen I go to a bubble shop, I'm walking around one day and I see this spot, I'm parched from walking for hours so I decide to grab my usual, it was so bad, so much ice, tasted like chalk powder, thankfully I tried it there and they refunded me without a hassle.

I really like this fruit tea shop! I've been a couple of times, so some quick hits:…read more -it's mostly a fruit tea shop as implied in the name, so a much smaller selection of black teas -limited seating so wouldn't plan on showing up here with a big group to hang out inside the cafe -the peach tea and yi fang fruit tea are really good! I think the peach tea is the best, but their house one is also great with a combo of apples, oranges, and passion fruit -I've also had their green plum green tea (pictured). I do not recommend this drink unless you know what green plum tastes like. it is a very traditional drink that was very sour and almost medicinal. I wanted to try something new but wasn't as big of a fan -great service! I'd definitely come back, and probably stick to the peach and fruit tea drinks I liked!

4.1 mi•Koreatown, Midtown East, Midtown West

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Yifang Fruit Tea (large)

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Xing Fu Tang - 5th Avenue

4.3(97 reviews)

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This is my favorite xing fu tang purely based on the layout it actually has the feel of a café…read moresince it is bigger and actual seating. The counter has a bar feel with bar seating. There are tvs playing Asian music videos and music playing. Usually xing fu locations only have standing room only. This puts this location on another lvl then the rest. I tried some unique drinks 1st was the strawberry Boba strawberry milk tea. The strawberry taste was distinct yet balanced and not overly sweet. Also there was not an overly artificial taste. As with all locations the Boba is the star. The strawberry Boba has a nice sweet chew that had great texture and bounce. The green tea was strong tea flavor without being bitter it was not overly sweet I will definitely recommend this location specifically because of the seating and ambiance Service was quick and packaging was efficient

Excellent bubble tea. Went for the oolong peach tea which was pricy at $10+. Honey jellies were…read morefantastic. I asked for less ice but they gave me zero sugar as well:( Pricy for this simple drink.