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.

The first time I came here it was so good the guava smash fruit tea. I got it this time and it…read morewasn't good. It's not consistent here and I was disappointed. I brought my girlfriend and she said hers was alright. I was raving about fruit teas how this use to be my favorite and it wasn't a fail. I switched over to tea pulse now.

Very solid spot in Flushing for a milk tea. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy…read more We tried the iron goddess which was a very tasty oolong milk tea. 30% sugar was sweet enough, and the tea taste remained really strong. They have a gorgeous upstairs area to enjoy your drink, chit chat, or even get some work done. It was perfect for cooling off on a humid ny summer day :)

Chayann was incredibly cold and rude…read more Iced coffee was not great. Looked like a cute place outside aesthetically but then found out she accused a stranger of theft when she left her own rugs outside, overnight. Was looking forward to a new coffee spot in the area but this namesake owner seems to not be putting respect on their own name.

Wow wow wow blew my mind what amazing innovation. I got the house special and I just prayed my…read moredrink was bottomless cuz it was so so good. Very light and refreshing. The oats were the secret ingredient I didn't know I needed! Def try

Still the same grab your drink and go kind of spot in Flushing right next to Maxi's Noodles with no…read moreseats anywhere. Was informed by staff that they don't have a paper menu for the drinks when I asked because some are seasonal drinks and might be off the menu anytime. Sad they don't have Winter Melon Tea anymore, my guess being it has gotten less popular....might be why they've gotten rid of it. Staff is still friendly + helpful + patient despite me asking several questions about its drink menu. Little decorations here and there on the wall, pretty aesthetically pleasing for the most part. Cute LED sign & catchy slogan sayings are to be found. Service is fast as most people just go for pickups instead of ordering in person. Drinks still taste pleasant nevertheless. Ordered a Mango Green Tea without ice & no sugar, been trying to cut down on the sugar lately. Still refreshing on a humid day regardless.

Refreshing take on tea drinks. Great fill on the bubble tea craving, while having a stronger focus…read moreon the tea. Peach oolong tea with crystal boba was a solid pick Service was quick and easy. No seating inside, mainly takeaway spot

Recommend the strawberry four seasons milk tea. Get it with brown sugar mochi topping, which is a…read morefun rare topping and definitely has that molasses flavor. Partial sweetness is all the sugar it needs. My preference was 50%.

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 had the Fresh Fruit Tea and it was okay. I do love the convenience of it being in Tangram, but it…read moredid take a long time to get my order of one drink when there was no line and also there was no one at the front to ask for recommendations momentarily so I had to use their kiosk. It wasn't too sweet either which is great for fruit tea, but I wasn't getting much of a tea flavor and the fruits weren't that great.

Quick stop for a drink in Chinatown after lunch. I was the first one to order after they opened…read more Super cute boba shop with the game collab?! The drink came out pretty fast. There's no seatings though just FYI. I got the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea with Boba with 50% sugar and it was pretty good for a break from walking! The tea is good quality but boba is a tiny bit soggy for my liking.

Listen up ChaHalo is slept on and is better than Molly Tea!! You must get their famous Jasmine…read moreGreen Milk Tea (5/5) and you won't be disappointed. Their drink is more floral in Jasmine tea notes and milky that gives it a creamy, smooth finish. It's perfectly sweet aka not too sweet and packed with flavor! This is my favorite boba spot of all time and I love how they have an option of adding on their brown sugar boba that's the perfect consistency of bouncy, chewiness. The quality of this fragrant jasmine green milk tea can't be beat anywhere else. Once you try ChaHalo's Jasmine Green Milk Tea, I promise you it will make Molly Tea's Jasmine Milk Tea taste like water lol...come here for better flavored Jasmine green milk tea and a shorter line! I'm not sponsored lol but I standby my favorite boba tea shop, ChaHalo!

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.

I decided to deviate uncharacteristic from my usual default predilection beverage. Tea Pulse menu…read moreis limited in the fruit tea selection. The choice of toppings is miniscule and my favorite grass jelly loeng4 fan2 涼粉 is not an option offered. However, I entered with situational awareness and a open mind reviewing Tea Pulse's drink menu. This business intent for drink sizes either large or extra large is to spike their prices and load sugar for customers to spend more. I did requested half sugar to reduce my sugar intake as suggested and Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg would be proud of my sugar intake level. I highly despise extreme sweet drinks for the high sugar content volume and agree with former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg's limiting sugar level initiatives consumption of sugary drinks. The large was somewhat large. Customer service is average. Napkins are abundantly available for distribution to customers. Strawberry lemon fruit tea blast, large $7.25 Surprisingly this drink was not overpowered with a lemon taste. It contains several pieces of lime and fresh pieces of strawberry fruit. Oddly surprisingly, I did not taste any lime. I do not like lime and I am grateful it was not sour. The ice melted entirely on very warm Saturday in June. I wished there were a lot of ice that my cup was sweating condensation profusely. The ice was very minimal and my drink became room temperature. I did received my sales receipt and my drink label. It seemingly appears a lot of coffee and bubble tea businesses are copying the trend of Starbucks' drink label affixed to the cups. The lid contains a strip of sealant tape on the cup to prevent spillage or leakage.

This is one of my favorite tea spots. This is the first location in Chinatown. I have been going…read morethere for a long time since they opened last year. I was there for the grand opening, and it was amazing to watch. They had Lion dance and performances. The service is great. They have a kiosk, which helps with the line. I feel like they are fast, even when it gets busy. This location is between Pell Street and Doyer Street. It is quite small tho. This is more of a take-out spot. Overall, the drinks are refreshing, and they are known for their Portuguese egg tarts. I highly recommend coming and visiting. They have open couple of locations in NYC.