Wow I'm amazed that Ten Ren has stood the test of time. This may be the first place I ordered bubble tea 20 yrs ago and I had it again today. Back then, bubble tea was about $3 or so with just a few flavors. I like how they still keep the menu fairly simple with milk teas and slushes. Today I ordered the black sugar oolong tea with boba, 50% sugar and less ice. Flavor was great but I could have skipped the black sugar. Overall, good classic bubble tea. Shop still looks the same with the traditional tea shop towards the back. Lots of competition in the neighborhood so it's nice to see this Chinatown staple. read more

I don't know a lot about bubble tea. However, whilst in chinatown I wanted to try one. It states online thatTen Ren's Tea and Ginseng Co. is a distinguished tea store. So I tried them out. I enjoyed my tea and would recommend. read more

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Happened to walk by the store and saw the sign for tieguanyin soft serve and tea flavored ice cream is really my soft spot so ofcourse I had to get one to try. I walked in on a Sunday around 5pm and it was empty. $8 for a soft serve is quite pricey but you can get 20% off if you order a drink. The soft serve itself was smooth and had a nice tieguanyin flavor, but a tad on the sweet side and I would've like it if the flavor was a little more intense. The portion is generous as it should because it's $8! I used my spoon to eat it and there were ice cream completely filled from top to bottom. Overall, it's not a must get item whenever I'm in the area given the price but it's a nice treat every once in awhile. read more

Ten Ren's Tea - Tieguanyin soft serve - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent shop, with very knowledgeable staff. Be careful of the prices and being led to buy expensive tea.

Lovely tea shop offering both loose-leaf teas and boxed tea bags for purchase, along with boba drinks. I didn't buy any tea to take home and only tried the boba. It was pretty decent--nothing extraordinary, but it definitely satisfies a boba craving. read more

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I didn't actually buy a boba tea BUT i did buy loose leaf green tea. They were sampling teas out and I tasted this one and loved it! They also had some really cute tea pots, i need one now with my loose leaf, but unfortunately didn't have enough room in my suit case to take one back. Everyone one was super nice and helpful as im just starting my tea drinking journey!! read more

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It was a chilly day in Chinatown. We happened to walk in and saw a wide of tea Boba drinks. We settled on Mango and a Kumquat and Lemon tea. The lil guy ordered a Black sugar assam boba drinks. The counter guys were nice and the teas were ready quick. The teas were refreshing and it hit the spot. Definitely worth the stop and it had a lot of drink choices. read more

Ten Ren's Tea - Black Sugar Oolong Milk Tea and Kumquat and Lemon - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Ten Ren's is amazing in Taiwan, so it was a bit disappointing when I tried the jasmine milk tea here. I can't pinpoint the exact taste, but there was definitely something in the drink that wasn't supposed to be there like some barley chunks. The drink also just wasn't as clean as I'd hoped. Honestly that's on me for being impatient and leaving the Molly Tea line next door. read more

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Its a hot day. I just stopped in and got an iced honey green tea. Its so satisfying!!! They also have really good bubble tea, best in the neighborhood, in my opinion. Also a great spot to stock up on loose tea or tea bags. read more

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I don't know if management has changed, but I can no longer support my previous five-star review from ten years ago :( I had a work trip in NYC and was super excited to stop by for a taro milk tea. Tapioca is not as chewy as I remembered and my milk tea was really watery. I bet their slush might still be good, but the milk tea is not it. read more

My favorite drink from Ten Ren is the iced black milk bubble tea. It's had great black tea flavor that what I wanted it. read more

Ten Ren's Tea - Iced black milk bubble tea ! Yummy - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Convinced my husband to try the bubble tea at this tea store bec I know they use their own. I went there when iced matcha was just getting popular and I remember liking it a lot. The fruit drinks use syrup so will not get those here. My less-ice jasmine drink had no ice at all so was drinking warm-ish bubble tea. Can taste the tea though which is good, so maybe if I asked more ice it will lose the flavor. Small amount of boba in the drink but had a good chew to them. Sadly, I most likely will not return. read more

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I haven't visited Ten Ren's in a long time, but today I wanted to stop by to buy some loose leaf tea and try their bubble tea menu. This visit I wanted to buy some loose leaf jasmine tea and from what I saw online I knew that the shop had a few different grades in stock besides the jasmine pearl. As soon as I walked in, I got to sample tea brewed with the jasmine pearl leaves (the smell was very fragrant). I only wanted to buy a small quantity to test it out but the saleslady kept on trying to upsell me to buy a whole tin which costs almost $40. She also let me smell the tea leaves before trying to upsell me to buy a whole tin again. After telling her I was only interested in buying a small amount, she went to the front where they keep the giant golden tea tins and scooped out 4oz for me. As soon as I was finished paying, it felt like a transaction and she no longer had any reason to assist me like not even a thank you or anything. A very dismissive attitude simply because I didn't give in buying a whole tin of tea like she suggested. There are plenty of other tea shops in Chinatown so I probably won't be visiting here again. In the front, I ordered their jasmine green tea with no toppings and 50% sugar which was a mistake. This drink definitely needs 100% sugar because at 50% it tasted like jasmine tea with a bit of milk added to it (save your money and go down the street to Molly Tea instead). Prices on the menu are before tax and toppings cost extra FYI. read more

TenRens been closing in LA Socal, so its nice to see a Ten Ren still exist in NY. They are known for selling tea leafs. When you enter the shop, you will smell the tea. It is located in the center of Chinatown, there isn't parking around as it is in the middle of NY. However we tried this place once but the tea was slightly too sweet in my honest opinion. The guy tried diluting it twice, but really I wish he would've just fixed the drink instead. The staff were okay, but because when we went it was a bit empty, it made it less inviting to go. read more

We love boba. It's delicious, and it's refreshing. Since we visited during a heat wave, we knew it would hit the spot for us. In the week that we visited NYC this time, we went to Ten Ren's Tea shop at least 5 times. Each time, we purchased boba and some tea (loose leaf or bagged, depending on the variety) to take home with us. But we noticed that, each time, our drinks became more and more expensive, even though we placed the same order - and inside of the same week. This suggests to me that they started overcharging us at home point, and it was pretty annoying. Additionally, the last time we purchased tea, a lady in her 60s or so charged me $.50 for a bag, although she had not charged me for a bag on our other visits (during which we had also purchased the same 3 boba and at least 2 or 3 packages of tea to take home). It struck me as insanely stingy to charge a customer for a bag when they're buying $20 in boba and $36 worth of loose leaf or bagged tea in addition. For these two reasons, we would probably not return. read more

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I was close by so decided to stop by Ten Ren Tea on the way. The store sells a variety of tea leaves on top of the brewed tea. One of the workers even gave us samples. I got an oolong milk tea to go and the taste is good but I wished the tea flavor was stronger since the milk has diluted it. I got 50% sweetness and it was just right although I needed to mix it as the sugar syrup was on the bottom initially. read more

The establishment is clean and they have a big selection of tea. They have fruit and milk teas, slushes, as well as hot teas and those over ice. They have boboa and jelly options to add to your tea. The cashier/server was very hospitality and clear. Very much recommended this place for some tea read more

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Came here bc I've been to Ten Ren in the Bay and love their tea. I'm not sure if they're just doing a bad job with preparation or what, but it just didn't hit the same here. My peach tea was a bit too sweet and didn't have much tea flavor, and the milk tea was watery. read more

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One of my favorite boba places if I'm unsure of what to get. They're always good or good enough and will definitely satisfying some of the craving. Even if you got a boba too sweet or a bit flavorless, just tell the employee and they will help you adjust your drink. Overall, there's a reason why a lot of people come and come back to get tenren! read more

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HUGE disappointment! I used to go here for tea years ago, and when I came back to NY, thought I'd grab some fine tea. The lady was either not very knowledgeable about tea, was annoyed by my questions, or maybe had to go to the bathroom and wanted to get rid of me. Oh, and the tea she sold me as fine Sencha was awful. The tea had no flavor whatsoever, and wasn't even green. To a friend I would say "Don't bother." read more

Ten Ren has been around for a while and sells many different types of tea. I have been coming here since 2006 and loved getting the sesame bubble tea, which tastes so good. The sesame seeds melting in your mouth. This time I got a small bubble tea at $6.00 and the bubbles were fresh and soft. The milk tea was kind of sweet and bitter because of the tea. The staff was attentive and fast and I got my bubble tea quick. The store is very organized and all their tea leaves are stored in nice tea tin canisters. read more

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Overall pretty average. My drink came out very sweet and it felt like I was drinking lemon juice. They cashier didn't ask my ice or sugar level but found out after I ordered customers can pick. It had ice but wasn't very cold. I was searching for something refreshing after lunch and this unfortunately didn't quench the thirst. read more

Love there slushes! Especially on a summer day it is the perfect treat. Well prices and flavorful considering boba in the area can go up to $9 these days . Got the lychee slush and honeydew slush. Lychee was perfect, honeydew tasted a bit artificial but I feel like that's most honeydew flavored items in general. Place is always clean and they get the boba out pretty quick! As for service , I'm always greeted and staff is very efficient! read more

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My family came in when they were about to close up so we had to be quick. My nephew who is the sweetest wanted to get his Mom some suvineers from his visit out here in the Big Apple. My nephew whose Mom is half Korean and Italian put thought into his gift and we decided to get his Mom some Chinese tea, among some other things while shopping in Chinatown. I saw some lovely tea sets and individual tea pots. They had tea that you could purchase by the pound. We decided to go with some already packed tea bags that were sold in a gift set. I also got myself some plum tea. I would love to return to try some of the lychee tea they sold in one of those barrels. I would give this place a thumbs up and Happy Yelping to you! read more

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This is one of the oldest and most interesting tea shops in Chinatown. They have both a retail area where you can purchase looseleaf and prepackaged tea, plus a quick service area where you can order tea and Boba. I got mango slush with Boba, it was soo good. Their Boba was warm and soft. Perfectly cooked, perfectly chewy with a really nice flavor. This was a tasty treat on a hot August day. We also bought some really nice floral jasmine tea bags. Busy location with good service and friendly staff! read more

Came by on a Wednesday afternoon around 1pm. It was empty during this time. I got the black milk tea with boba, 50% sweet. The milk tea had a good tea taste to it. It wasn't dilute. The boba was sweetened, so if you aren't a too sweet person, get less sweet. They have paper and plastic straws available. Definitely will come back for milk tea. read more

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Ten Ren is one of my favourite bubble tea place in Hong Kong. So when I first got to NYC and missing bubble tea, I went to Ten Ren to grab a regular bubble tea. Damn, it tasted so off, must be something wrong with the milk I don't even know how to describe that taste because I have never had that before in my life. Maybe they added weird creamer / flavouring essence? The drink is also quite watered down. It is SO BAD I throw away the bottle after few sips. Will I be back? No There are plenty of better milk tea in NYC, not coming back to the shop where the milk taste weird. read more

This is my go to boba spot whenever I'm in Chinatown. They are a boba store, but also a tea store where you can pick tea leaves to purchase. Service is generally pretty quick, and if you come here a lot, make sure to ask for the punch card as they don't always offer it. I'm usually a taro flavor person, but the brown sugar slushy with boba is my favorite. It's a perfect dessert drink and the boba is soft and chewy every time. It's not a location where you can sit and drink your tea, but rather a to go spot. However, this ensures that the order turnaround is pretty quick. It's a clean and streamlined operation so a perfect pit stop whenever in Chinatown. read more

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Came here for a ginger milk tea. The drink is very good for our lungs. Has a lot of nutritions and health benefits. I had a flu so this drink is beneficial. This store also has many fresh tea, ginseng roots, and snacks. Very organized. read more

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Used to like this place but I got food poisoning after a drink here. Too bad. Also, the flavors are very artificial - it was okay maybe 15-20 years ago but with all these new places, Ten Ren has to step up its game if it wants to stay relevant. read more

I am only giving 2 stars because my boyfriend liked his Lychee Slushie with normal sweetness. I otherwise would give 1 star. I tried to order Matcha and should have known better after the lady at the register thought I was trying to order a Matcha Slush or Matcha Milk Tea. I asked multiple times for just straight matcha but she did not understand me. My boyfriend asked if they could make me Matcha instead, and they said okay. While they were making it, I was devastated to see them take out a sad, lifeless, ugly green powder and scoop it into the blender. This was followed by condensed milk. My heart stopped. I knew I made a huge mistake. When he handed me my drink he called it Jade Tea.... Why. I tried to stay positive as I took the first sip. It felt like a sandstorm in my mouth. I was drinking baby formula. ~$8 down the drain. And for what. I had lived around here for a while and had been wanting to try it. There must have been a reason I never stepped foot in there before. I never will again. How dare they have photos online depicting them pouring the matcha from a bowl into the cup, meanwhile they are providing an experience from hell. What a scam. You might as well get matcha from starbucks based on what they are providing. But really, there are so many better matcha and tea places in the area and the city. Go to San Chen instead. It's right down the street. If you want some good matcha, I recommend checking out Sorate, La Cabra, or Setsugekka. read more

Ten Ren's is a great spot to grab some tea and they have a pretty good selection overall. It can be a pretty busy location, but staff usually gets orders through efficiently. I've definitely had some variability when ordering at half sweet, so the milk teas can be on the sweeter side still depending who's making it. Worth a stop if you're looking for some good tea in the area. You can also purchase some pretty good quality loose leaf tea to make at home as well. The tea leaves smell great! read more

I haven't seen a Ten Ren in ages and was so happy to see this in Chinatown! I was even happier when it tasted just like home! Ten Ren has always been one of my favorite spots in Taiwan to get my tea fix. It just hits different on a hot day. I'm completely convinced that the people who don't like Ten Ren are the type of people that don't actually like tea. Ten ren isn't your usual boba spot where you order a taro slushie from-- obviously, you're not going like it because it's simply not their specialty. Ten ren is known for their quality tea leaves. The only fitting thing to order there would be an actual tea with the smallest amount of sugar that your palette will allow. Taste the tea leaves with the absence of all that dairy and sugar, and you will enjoy Ten Ren! read more

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I wanted some boba and was passing by this place to get to Big Wong's so I went in. I know this is a big Taiwanese brand so I knew I was in good hands bcs the Taiwanese ppl have perfected the boba recipe. There were 3 ppl part of the same group in front of me and they were tourist. The cashier was nice and helped them patiently with their questions. Finally like 5 minutes later, it was my turn. I asked if they had fresh taro and he said yes! Alright! I love fresh taro drinks. So I got a small taro mil tea with boba, cold. He said hot was better but I was actually quite hot and needed something cold to cool down. Then I asked about the crispy chicken on the menu and he said that they actually only serve the tea eggs. Well I can make tea eggs at home and they are quite tasty, so I passed. They only accept credit card if the order is over $10 and mine wasn't so I had to dig for some cash in my bag. The drink took quite a while to make as there was only 1 drink maker. When my drink finally was ready, it wasn't what I expected. I had some really great taro with boba from Shake Shack (another Taiwanese brand situated in Hawaii) and this was nothing in comparison. It was lukewarm first of all and it was quite foamy bcs they had blended it. No ice, no slush... not cold. I had to ask for a cup of ice. The cup was also quite flimsy, it felt like I was going to break it at any moment. The taste was ok. The boba was a bit overcooked, it was hella slimy and fuzzy (if that makes any sense) on the outside and not that firm texture. To be truthful, I actually got a little stomachache after drinking it. So I didn't get pass 2 sips. 3 stars bcs I have had their other teas in the past and they are quite lovely. I think next time I'll stick to the red bean slush. read more

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Ten ren's tea time is inside a tea store, which is fun to browse while you wait for your bubble tea. I got a taro slush with boba, and it was great. Employees were super friendly. read more

Ten Ren's Tea - Taro slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

First time here. Cousin wanted a drink so she decided to stop here since it was the first one we came across. We ordered a few drinks and none of us enjoyed our drink. We definitely did not like the drinks here. The drinks were bland and definitely not yummy. Quite disappointed. Majority of us ended tossing out our drinks after a few sips. read more

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I would always pass by this tea shop and never knew they sold bubble tea, I guess they expanded it since its right next door to their shop where they sell loose leaf teas! I got the thai tea($5.05) with lychee jelly and it the brown sugar oolong tea ($5 51) with pudding. It was super herbally and you can taste the real tea in it and not just the artificial flavors. If you prefer tea tasting drinks instead of artificial I would recommend going here, they don't have that big of a selection but their teas are fresh! read more

Ten Ren's Tea - Forgot to take a picture but left is brown sugar oolong with pudding and right is thai tea with lychee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Ten Ren is a tea shop that also sells their teas for a quick one cup tea. When you first walk in you can smell the strong aroma of tea. It's amazing and refreshing. They have so many tea available, making a decision is hard. I got their ginseng tea with honey. It's a good thing I told them half sweet and less ice. Even with half sweet it was way too sweet for me. Next time I would go with a quarter. The ginseng was made perfectly. It was the perfect bitterness. It totally helped with cooling my body down. The boba also helped me with sipping my tea slowly and not chugging it. Totally worth it. read more

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I lovee the tea leaves from here so I was excited to try their bubble tea. I ordered the hot rose black tea with bubbles. The tea was good but not much different than other rose black teas I've had before, but I did like that there was a big tea bag with actual tea leaves in it. The bubbles are sweetened and chewy as well! read more

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Best hot tea in the city - perfect for a cold and rainy city day. Get the ginseng oolong and add honey! Won't regret it. read more

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