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    3.7 (47 reviews)
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    Insulated Takeout Bag
    Lonnie K.

    Tea Scholar is directly right across from Molly Tea + Chahalo + Tea Pulse. Huge competition among all the bubble tea spots via Prince Street. It's small but not just with a storefront. Had several drinks from Tea Scholar on different occasions from different promotions. I have never bought just drinks on their own without an ongoing promotion. Staff is nice and patient. Service isn't exactly the fastest, maybe takes about 15-20 mins of waiting to get your drink order(s). There's an overhead LED screen letting customers know when their orders are getting made and those that would be ready for pickup. A shelf of merch being displayed and sold is right by the entrance when you first step inside the place. Staff accepts both cash and card by the register counter. There happens to be an ongoing in-store Christmas Day promotion where if you buy a large sized drink, you'll get a blind box styled Christmas-themed wrist slap bracelet on the side of the drink itself. Large sized drinks are $1.25 extra. Ordered the Fresh Osmanthus Milk Tea with no ice & no sugar. I know that the taste might get downgraded without the sugar but I'm trying to avoid any sugar in my drinks. Their drinks don't taste good and aren't memorable. The osmanthus part isn't present at all which defeats the purpose of this so-called floral milk tea. Can't even remember what I have ordered without looking at the receipt, that's how unspecial their drinks are in my book. Taste wise is similar to Molly Tea from across the street. Has it not been the wrist slap bracelet promotion, I wouldn't have even stepped inside Tea Scholar. What makes it more of a let down from this whole boba tea experience is that, I have gotten the wrist slap that I dislike the most out of all the Christmas-themed ones - the Santa Claus. It's just so ugly looking that the money has been wasted for no reason. Wished that they've let customers choose the one they've wanted.

    Jasmine oolong
    Mia H.

    Right across from Molly Tea, Tea Scholar is a great alternative for those who don't want to wait in the line. I've walked by a couple times and tried samples of their drinks but only recently got one myself. Their service is good and super fast. My friend and I got their jasmine oolong and felt that it was very comparable to the Molly Tea one (maybe just not as fragrant of a tea scent?). Would love to come back to try their other drinks.

    Barnie J.

    I had lunch nearby and decided to stop in to try the tea. The ladies were so friendly and welcoming. The one who helped me asked if it was my first time, and when I said yes, I told her I wanted the iced peach tea. She smiled and said I would love it. Then she pulled out a box that looked like dominoes and told me to pick one. I did--and it was in Mandarin, so I didn't know what it said. She got so excited and told me, "You won! You're very lucky!" Turns out I had won a cute small fur bag, which I'll be giving to my 10-year-old. Such a fun surprise! She was right--the tea was tasty, refreshing, and not too sweet, with lots of fruit inside. I worked in Flushing for six years and don't come back often, but this spot is definitely one I'll be checking out again.

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    Sam Y.

    Next to the parking garage next to Tangram Mall on Price Street. There is a little seating in there, and an order progress screen so you can see if your order is ready yet. They do call out your order number as well. The service is friendly and informative. The Osmanthus Tea with Cheese Foam Tea Jelly (30% sugar, less ice) had great osmanthus flavor. Not much cheese foam flavor, though it adds a bit of salty creaminess to the drink. I did enjoy the texture of the tea jelly. The Fresh Jasmine Milk Tea (also 30% sugar, less ice) is heavily on the floral side, so I would recommend getting more sugar to balance it out. Otherwise it tastes like you're drinking perfume. I had initially wanted a Matcha Latte but the ice and sugar levels are fixed for that, so something to note! They were/are running a cute promotion where if you get 2 drinks or 1 drink + 99¢, you get a cute tiny Tea Scholar branded teapot. They put dry ice on it and activate it with a bit of hot water so it looks like a steaming teapot! Quick spot to grab some tea, but with so many other options around it doesn't really stand out to me.

    Store front
    Abbey N.

    I went to prince street flushing and noticed that out of all the bubble tea shops nearby, Tea Scholar had significantly less people. The store is nice with comfortable seating area. There was also excellent service. I messed up one of my orders, and luckily the staff let me change it last minute. They also gave out free miniature tea pots (so cute ) with any order of milk teas. We ordered 4 drinks. - honey dew slush: lacking honey dew flavor. Needs some work. - jasmine tea with cheese foam and tea jelly: strong tea aroma and not sweet at all. I expected it to be balanced with the added sugar. Which was very weird because I got the recommended sugar . The jelly was good tho. Aside from those two drinks that needed some work. - premium oolong milk tea - Fresh jasmine milk tea These two milk teas were very good. Perfect balance of tea and milk.

    Cecilia L.

    A new competitor to Molly Tea just opened across the st, known for their fragrant milk teas and signature whipped cloud series along with the mini teapot Sadly, they were out of the teapots when I visited. I tried the premium oolong milk tea, but it didn't quite live up to the hype, felt a bit lacking in fragrance

    Rita L.

    Tried this place for the first time and was not impressed by the tea, I got the fresh jasmine milk tea with 30% sugar and light ice but thought it didn't really taste that good. Would probably suggest getting something else instead.

    Peach Oolong
    Wen Na Z.

    I think Flushing has become far too oversaturated with tea shops that offer the same concept (feels copied), and all in too close proximity to each other. The peach flavor in my peach oolong tea came through, but lacked tea flavor.

    Linda M.

    Cute small tea shop, the staff was nice and recommended some good selections. I love the little tea pot on top of the drink, super adorbs!

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    Hui L.

    2nd visit- there was literally no wait on a rainy weekday yay. I tried the osmanthus milk tea as well and it had a really pleasant osmanthus tea flavor that wasn't overpowered by the milk. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu! Their blue and white takeout bags are so pretty. Wow does Molly Tea finally have some legit competition? They're definitely still going through opening pains and perhaps also not as staffed as their pink branded competitor so I ended up wait 20+ minutes for my drink. There were a lot of online orders ahead of mine it seemed. At least there was seating inside the store to wait. If you order from here during the afternoon, just order ahead and then go wander around before returning. The packaging style is quite similar in terms of cup design, sealing the drink with a lid, tea savoring straw etc. Their best advantage is that out of all the bubble tea places with jasmine milk tea that I've visited, this place had the lowest price by far. I didn't drink it the day of and it kept well in the fridge. The drink was sealed so I think that really helped to maintain the flavor of the tea. I would say that it is a really close contender to Molly's. So if you're on the look out to save some money but also need to satisfy your jasmine milk tea craving, this place is a good choice.

    Kathleen W.

    To my disbelief, a tea shop with an extremely similar concept opened right across from Molly Tea. I asked the worker taking my order what the most popular drink was and they also said they were known for their Jasmine Milk Tea so I tried that with 50% sugar. The wait was short since there weren't many people there and the worker packing my cup into a bag was really courteous. The cup and straw were the same as Molly Tea's and the milk tea was very fragrant with jasmine flavor. I would say Molly Tea's jasmine flavor is a little more fragrant but the tea in this one is a bit stronger. The price is also around the same as Molly Tea's but maybe a tiny bit cheaper. Overall, a nice place to get a jasmine milk tea if you don't want to wait on the long lines across the street.

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    Kevin C.

    Nice flavor samples available and the tea is pretty good. Ambiance is very light and premium, with their gift items for sale. Service was quick. There are a lot of tea shops competing in this area so this recent addition fits right in as a new great option.

    Jasmine milk tea
    Linh N.

    Similar taste to Molly tea but more spacious inside. The wait was quite long as they were short staffed. They have a cool mini teapot that gives off smoke (dry ice) that they put on your cup if you order 2 or more drinks.

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    Fang Gourmet Tea - Tea & teawares

    Fang Gourmet Tea

    4.6(62 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing
    $$

    A friend and I discovered this on accident after looking for a place to drink tea after dim sum. We…read moredefinitely came across a hidden gem. The tea shop initially looked like it only sold tea pots and cups, but there's a whole tea tasting experience to be had. For $20 or so depending on the tea, one of the shop owners (from Taiwan) will brew the tea in front of you while going through the whole brewing process, giving you a taste after each seeping. It was a calm and relaxing experience. You can buy lots of high quality tea leaves to go. The owners were very kind and you definitely should not be discouraged to if you don't speak Chinese. I'll definitely be coming back in the future!

    I think the owner greeted me. He's knowledgeable because when I described the tea I wanted, he was…read moreable to narrow down to two containers. He was right and very similar to the one I got in Taiwan. Sure it's expensive but at least I don't have to spend over 1k plane ticket to get in Taiwan. The shop itself is cute with vintage tea sets (no photography please) on the left and modern ones in the center. You can also enjoy tea there as well. Happy to know they offer shipping if I decided to buy more in the future. Shop accepts credit card and located in convenient location in Flushing. Basement level so will need to take stairs.

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    Fang Gourmet Tea - Our annual Culture of Tea & Tea Ware Exhibition is here! From 12/07/2024 to 01/19/2025, tea-tasting sessions are back by appointment only.

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    Our annual Culture of Tea & Tea Ware Exhibition is here! From 12/07/2024 to 01/19/2025, tea-tasting sessions are back by appointment only.

    Prince Tea House - Pastries

    Prince Tea House

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing
    $$

    5/5 earl grey Mille crepe cake- I went 2 months ago & now I see that it's no longer on the menu,…read morePLEASE BRING IT BACK! This was perfection, earl grey flavor perfect, strong enough & not too sweet. I'd go back just for this, but they no longer serve it 5/5 NY cheesecake $10- tastes like key lime cheesecake, still 1 of the best I've ever had 5/5 rose lover milk tea- Def 1 of my fave tea flavors, this is def 1 of the best rose milk teas I've had, perfectly fragrant & tastes like rose w/o being overpowering, perfection in every sip 5/5 smoked salmon sandwich $13- I love smoked salmon & this sandwich slaps hard 4/5 fried squid tails $11- crispy exterior, well seasoned

    A very cute tea place with the vibes but with an affordable pricing. The downside is that no…read morereservation is accepted, each should take the risk of the possible waiting time. My son picked the right time and day of our visit. Wait time- 10 minutes . Occasion- Mother's day. We ordered the afternoon tea for 2. There are 3 layer of wonderful sandwiches, pastries and sweets on the tower beautifully presented. Plenty for me. I could not even finish it all. Enjoyed each bite. I had the lavender milk tea and my son picked the gray tea for our drinks.,Both were enticing. The ambiance is so pretty that sets me in good mood. A recommended place to visit. The tea place serves it purpose to everyone like me who had been wanting an experience like this.

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    Smoked Salmon Sandwich

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    Prince Tea House

    4.2(288 reviews)
    2.9 miForest Hills
    $$

    We ordered afternoon tea set for two. Scones was good. Petit cake were just smaller size of their…read moreregular sweets. Afternoon tea set come along of pot of tea. I think price was reasonable. Unlike my last review of 5? Years ago, their fruits tea taste are consistent now and good.

    Heard there's a location in FH a yr ago, but didn't know where exactly till abt a week ago…read more 5/5 matchamisu $10- twas love at 1st sigh, as matcha lovers, we decided on this as soon as we saw it, so glad we got it, perfection as its finest, bittersweet- bitter as it should be (which showcases good, strong matcha), but not extremely so- I'd go back just for this, finally a matcha tiramisu that actually tastes like good matcha! 4/5 smoked salmon slt $14- love smoked salmon, pretty much the only way I'll eat salmon, just wish it came with non-whole wheat bread 4/5 garden grape refresher- pretty good if you like yakult & soda, the grape pulp was the best part 5/5 rose lover milk tea $12- perfect rose flavor & fragrance, not too strong, will forever be my fave tea here Had the following 2 at the flushing location before, same rating: 4/5 takoyaki $11- filling, doughy, soft, chewy, flavorful, love the bonito flakes on top & green leaves on bottom 4/5 banana cheesecake $11- strong banana flavor within the tiramisu cake itself, caramelized banana topping adds a nice crunch, with cocoa powder on bottom adding a bit of bitter to balance the sweet caramelized banana slices

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    Prince Tea House - Ambience-downstairs seating area

    Ambience-downstairs seating area

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    Tea service with extra settings for sharing:)

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    The Mad Batter Tea Room & Cafe

    The Mad Batter Tea Room & Cafe

    4.5(95 reviews)
    41.9 mi

    amazing tea experience!! the 3 tiered experience came with 4 tea sandwiches, a scone, some baked…read moregoods, and fruit. i got the tuna, shrimp, brie and pear, and cucumber and cream cheese. my mom got the cranraisin and cream cheese, turkey apple and cheese, egg salad, and cucumber and cream cheese. all the sandwiches were delicious. the baked goods were also awesome. my favorite was the scone which had the perfect amount of clotted cream and jam. i got caramel apple tea and my mom got vanilla caramel and both were delicious. servers explained the menu to us. a really nice touch is the hats on the wall which you can wear during your meal! i will definitely be back

    The charm of the place was nice. Very whimsical and felt like you were in Alice in wonderland…read moreitself. Went for Mother's Day and we had to get the high tower which was good, I think it was priced high for what it was. Shrimp sandwich was my favorite. Why I'm not rating it higher: I made the reservation 2 weeks before Mother's Day, the only thing available was a 10:45am so I took it. They called me two days before to confirm and said they had a 1:30 available, I started asking questions about the food more being suited toward lunch or breakfast, a bit snippy they put me on hold, I txt my wife quick and she said take the 1:30, the woman gets back on the phone and says sorry someone on the other line just took the 1:30... I said.... What! I was offered it and didn't give you an answer yet. She didn't care and was very dismissive. Won't be returning,

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    Table setting

    The Mad Batter Tea Room & Cafe - Our table view from the side of the room

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    Robinsons Tea Room - Turkey, Apple, Brie sandwich & Caesar Salad

    Robinsons Tea Room

    4.3(308 reviews)
    37.5 mi
    $$

    Robinsons Tea Room in Stony Brook NY is an easy five star experience and one of those places that…read morefeels special the moment you walk through the door. The ambience is charming, cozy, and beautifully done, with a classic tea room feel that instantly slows you down and makes you want to stay awhile. It is peaceful, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed afternoon or a special catch up with friends. The service here is truly great. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, making sure everything is just right without ever feeling rushed. They take the time to explain the teas, answer questions, and make thoughtful recommendations, which really adds to the overall experience. You feel welcomed and cared for from start to finish. And the pastries deserve their own moment because they are absolutely delicious. Fresh, perfectly baked, and full of flavor, they pair beautifully with the tea and feel like a comforting treat made with real care. They are the kind of pastries you keep thinking about long after you leave. Overall, Robinsons Tea Room delivers on every level with great service, a wonderful ambience, and treats that make the visit memorable. It is a true gem in Stony Brook and a place you will want to return to again and again.

    The food was just ok but the service was terrible. People who came in after us got served before…read moreus! The Ambiance was just ok and the room was not spacious at all! Very tight fitting!!

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    Robinsons Tea Room - Double Chocolate Scone & Chocolate Chip Scone

    Double Chocolate Scone & Chocolate Chip Scone

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    Victorian Earl Grey Tea

    Robinsons Tea Room - 3 tiers of delicious food via tea service for 2

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    Windsor House Tea Room

    Windsor House Tea Room

    4.7(6 reviews)
    50.3 mi

    Beautiful old Victorian home from the 1850's welcomes you in with amble parking and quaint outside…read moredecor. The attention to details is evident! Welcoming lobby with tea themed gifts to purchase set the tone for your awaited tea service. Staff is family friendly and so attentive making sure your coats are hung and your comfort is addressed. We enjoyed a mid morning seating on a cozy winter Saturday. The tea room, a converted front parlor room of the house is decorated with charming English nods to the queen and tea. About a half dozen tables are set with crisp linen and china. Menu is simple and straight forward. I highly recommend the Tea for Two, or the deluxe version of this if you're really hungry! Tea offerings are plentiful and loose tea brewed. Very authentic! We each got a different flavor of tea under the advice of our wonderful server Dana! Because tea pots are bottomless we were able to sample and share a variety! Highly recommend their Windsor blend as well as the peppermint teas. Soup and quiche of the day were delicious to say the least. Warm creamy tomato bisque and fluffy broccoli cheese quiche started us off. Followed in a timely but not rushed second course of a three tiered tea plate filled with perfectly executed sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and dainty bite size sweet treats. Crustless, finger sandwiches were filled with creations like the Queen's coronation chicken salad, egg salad, and apple cheddar salad, strawberry cream cheese and cucumber slices. Heavenly! Fresh baked scones were light and fluffy inside and buttery and lightly crisp on the outside. Dainty sweet treats included butterscotch mousse, salted caramel macrons, butterfly tea cakes and caramel chocolate shortbread. Portions are plentiful but not overwhelming. We each took a small box of a few bites that weren't able to be finished. Overall we can't say enough good things about this lovely hidden gem right on Rt 15. It was worth the hour drive and every penny spent. We're looking forward to coming back and enjoying this tea house and their lovely staff many more times in the future.

    My sister and I visited this lovely tea room on a Saturday afternoon. We found it easily and I…read moreloved that they have on site parking in the rear. We dressed up and really got into the spirit lol. We ordered the Windsor Tea for Two option which included a three tiered service of sandwiches, scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream and desserts. It was all very good. My favorite was the coronation chicken, it was so flavorful! We also added two broccoli and cheese quiches, very tasty. The tea was good too although I couldn't finish mine since there was so much of it lol. Maybe they can think about having to go cups? Or if they do offer them at the end of service. The scones were so good! They also have a little bakery when you first walk in which is nice. Great customer service as well.

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    Windsor House Tea Room - Chai tea

    Chai tea

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    Brooklyn High Low - Orange Oolong Tea

    Brooklyn High Low

    4.5(119 reviews)
    9.0 miProspect Heights
    $$

    My friend booked this for a weekend, and our check-in was extremely smooth. Given the weather was…read morereally nice, we were offered a seat in their outdoor heated patio. The decor is incredible inside the space, and the staff are equally kind and attentive. We got the grand Vanderbilt tea option, and tried the English breakfast tea, Darjeeling, and Earl Grey. The sandwiches were all rather delicious, though I found the scones a bit dry. The desserts were small, but also delicious. I wouldn't come here if you're extremely picky about afternoon tea food as the food was pretty standard. Overall, I think this high tea is quite good for the value, and the staff were always stopping by to check if we needed a tea refills. I would definitely come back, especially given the nice ambience and overall experience.

    Did you know that tea lights for their name from the lights that were lit beneath tea pots to keep…read moretea warm? I learned that here at Brooklyn High Low! I had a morning to kill before a work event and wanted afternoon tea! This reservation was not easy to get and I was lucky to snag a less desirable 10am ish reservation. It was cold outside (all the inside seats were full) but they provided warm, fuzzy heated blankets so it wasn't much of an issue. I wish I'd been able to pick which tea I got but the house black tea they served and picked for me was good. The sandwiches were delicious but I found the desserts to be lacking. Service was wonderful. There's only one bathroom and it was very clean and aesthetic, like most of the decor. It screams maximalist and vintage, very fun. Everything was good but I'm not sure if it's worth the steep price. There's other more reasonably-priced afternoon tea service options in the city.

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    Brooklyn High Low - Classic Tea set

    Classic Tea set

    Brooklyn High Low - Scone with jam and clotted cream (left) lemon curd and clotted cream (right)

    Scone with jam and clotted cream (left) lemon curd and clotted cream (right)

    Brooklyn High Low - Outdoor Patio

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    Kettl

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    4.6(143 reviews)
    6.9 miGreenpoint

    Despite many matcha places opening up in New York, I still find Kettl's matcha drinks and desserts…read moreto be within my top 5 for the city! This is my first time at the Brooklyn location and I really liked the zen vibes and minimalistic decor. I prefer a more earthy, grassy matcha (aka the uji) but I wanted to switch it up and went for the nishio in a hot cortado format. It was indeed very creamy and floral. I also got to try the yame matcha latte with oat milk. The yame itself is advertised to be more nutty and the oat milk definitely amplified it. Both drinks had really well mixed matchas with a good milk ratio respectively. While I would give their matcha and location a 5, I dropped it to 4 for this particular location due to their service. I'm not sure what didn't click but we had so much trouble trying to order the usucha matcha. We tried the name usucha twice and even tried alternative names like the short serving. She said a bunch of things but didn't really explain if it wasn't available or had other recommendations. We gave up and went for the yame matcha instead. Again solid matcha drinks and cute space but my experience with staff would be better next time!

    New favorite matcha place in the city!…read more Flavor was great and there was a huge variety to pick from. The store also had great decor and explanations of the different regions that the matcha came from It also explained the different flavor profiles of each menu item Would definitely go back and next time am hoping to try the tasting experience!

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    Kettl - Chamomile Mango Mousse by Patisserie Fouet (~$12)

    Chamomile Mango Mousse by Patisserie Fouet (~$12)

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