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    BeFine Cha

    4.5 (60 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Victor H.

    Drink was alright, it wasn't the worst nor the best. Not sure if I'll come back in the future... Will have to see then

    Mable C.

    Cute little tea shop in Chinatown that seems to be cat themed. Their menu is actually huge and had so many interesting flavors that I've never had before but I wasn't feeling too adventurous this time. We got two different drinks - a milk tea and fruit tea. We ordered the hand pounded rice mochi milk tea as well as the jasmine orange fruit tea. The milk tea was pretty good and I enjoyed the consistency of the milk mochi. It definitely had more texture than I expected but it had a nice taste. The milk tea was also very fragrant with the addition of the rice and chunks of taro. Unfortunately the orange drink was pretty disappointing. The tea flavor was way too subtle and the orange just made the drink taste like watered down orange juice. I was extra disappointed since I specifically chose it because it was a popular choice on the menu but I'm not too sure why.

    Kiwi fruit tea in a cute cat cup
    Angela L.

    I needed something sweet to drink and decided to randomly try a place. This was a cute little shop next to the famous Chinatown Ice Cream Factory. I tried their Bamboo Oolong Kiwi Fruit tea with sage with less sugar. Even at less sugar it was quite sweet. The drink was very refreshing. I watched them crush a fresh kiwi before pouring my drink. The sago was ok if a little hard but next time I think I'll leave it out. It doesn't need it. The lady behind the counter was friendly and professional.

    Bellody C.

    This was actually way better and more unique than I expected. I got the hand pounded mochi drink. The mochi is hand pounded and so instead of it tasting super heavy, it was really soft and went down pretty easily. Mix your drink beforehand because I saved most of the taro for the end. The taro isn't taro powder but rather mashed yam, which im usually not a fan of. Thankfully they made the ratio really well so im not drinking a bunch of mashed yam. The taro was just added texture- not the basis of the drink. My rank: 1. Molly tea 2. Chi cha San chen and BeFine Cha 3. Hey Tea

    Bamboo Oolong Kiwi Fruit Tea
    Jeff M.

    BeFine Cha 67 Bayard St. New York, NY 10013 Bamboo Oolong Kiwi Fruit Tea While the name may be unbelievably long, the taste was unbelievably refreshing. This beverage has large chunks of kiwi with a foamy top. You will definitely need a thicker straw to slurp all the goodness. The best part is chewing on the remaining fruit from the bottom of the cup. #befinecha #bamboooolong #KiwiFruitTea #chinatownnyc #chinatownlowermanhattan

    Hand pound mochi drink
    Jenny H.

    Instead of going my usual place, decided to stop this place since the new teas places has just gotten better. This is in the location of what used to be Yi Feng Tea. The place is simply decorated and with a limited menu. Done most drinks were tropical, decided to order the hand pulled mochi milk tea. The cashier took my order but appears to be uninterested. She finally took my order & we decided on the hand pulled mochi milk tea. It started with soft mochi, then fresh taro, milk tea, ice and end with foam. The price was comparable with other tea places. It took a short wait and we got our drink. It was different. The mochi was soft, the taro was natural and it was good milk tea. It was good but unusual. You would have to be in the mood to have it. But probably would not come back unless there's a craving.

    Kiwi fruit tea and guava lemon fruit tea
    Linh N.

    Blown away by how fresh the fruit teas are here! The guava drink is pretty unique because it has smashed guava inside. And they give you a lot of fruit! The place was pretty busy so we had to wait a bit for our drinks. But this will be my new go-to spot for bubble tea in Chinatown!

    Nice menu
    Nancy A.

    Looks like a lot of bubble tea places are popping up around Mott and Bayard Street area! This one just opened up and I was amazed at how many bubble tea places opened from last year to now. What is interesting about this one is the signature drink, Bamboo Oolong Oat-milk tea that I do not find in other tea places. I tried this drink and got it in medium because the small size was like an 8 oz cup that big! With ice it would be water downed! The medium was a pretty standard size. Got it with one third sugar and less ice and the drink came out with a nice aroma. I sipped it and could taste the bamboo! The drink did not really taste like milk tea though. I could barely taste the oat-milk! It was very subtle. The drink tasted more like a fruit tea and when I finished the drink, it was still somewhat heavy so I decided to open the lid and saw 2 orange pieces! I did not realize that they inserted those orange slices into the drink. No wonder it was so fruity! It tasted like lychee to me the entire time I had the drink. BeFine Cha is also like other tea places with the straws that they use. It's a tiny straw with 3 holes for you to take tiny sips. I think they made the straw this way so you can enjoy the drink better instead of gulping it one shot! Anyways, the interior is very green and cozy! 3 wooden chairs by the window for sitting. They got thermal bags for large orders. If you just got one drink then they give you this slim, white plastic bag with the logo on it! Bubble tea places are now coming up with nice thermal bags that are reusable! So nice!

    Damian X.

    A must-visit for refreshing and unique drinks that stand out from the crowd. Food (5/5) - The bamboo-flavored drinks are incredibly fresh, with a light, crisp taste you won't find elsewhere. Value (5/5) - Prices are fair for the quality and creativity you get. Service (5/5) - Friendly and quick

    Samantha T.

    Walking Out Should Be Fine - A Hidden Gem for Tea Lovers BeFine Cha is a charming little tea spot that's definitely worth a visit. They offer a wide variety of unique teas, ranging from classic oolong milk tea to the refreshing grape jasmine tea. One of the best parts is that you can customize your drink, including the sugar level, to suit your taste. I ordered the grape jasmine tea with cheese foam--and it was such a pleasant surprise! It delivers a full grape experience that's both refreshing and bold. The combination with the cheese foam makes it a distinctive and memorable drink. I loved it!

    Tiffany T.

    Was nearby to eat some dimsum, and randomly saw their enticing sign for a guava drink so decided to try it. So glad I did! Love when random chance brings me to a new gem. Got the guava drink (with fresh guava smashed up inside) and their milk tea and both were so refreshing and not too sweet (which is the best Asian dessert compliment ifykyk). Quick and kind service, and clean interior with a couple seats inside to enjoy ur drinks. Perfect place to take a eating break in Chinatown!

    Chin T.

    Was here for the grand opening weekend with the bogo sale. Got the mochi milk tea which tasted like pudding. The mochi was stringy chewy which wasn't bad. The place was a small shop. There was a line for opening weekend promotion. The staffs were nice. Overall, would try this place again! Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5

    perfume grape jasmine tea
    Peggy X.

    Stopped in here on a whim, and I'm so glad that I did! I was intrigued by the sign outside advertising bamboo milk tea. The interior of the store is nice but small, with very limited seating (maybe 4-5 people at bar seating?). Ordering on the tablet was seamless and pretty quick, and our drinks came out in a matter of minutes. I ordered a small bamboo oolong oat milk tea, and my partner tried the perfume grape jasmine tea. Both were so good! The grape jasmine tea is tart and really fragrant, but not overwhelming or too sweet, as I'd feared. And the bamboo oolong oat milk tea was a high-quality milk tea with just a hint of the green, fresh taste of bamboo. Both drinks were so unique -- I love milk tea, and have never tasted these combos before. I thought the prices were also pretty fair for what you got. I'll definitely be back! I'm curious to try their mochi drink as well.

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    Last day bogo. Wish I can try the chestnut but they sold outa long with some other drinks :(

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    The bamboo oolong tea is very refreshing and has a very subtle but distinct taste of bamboo

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    Hand Pounded Rice Mochi Milk Tea was a pleasant surprise. Definitely a solid choice for boba lovers looking for something unique!

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    The drinks here are so good! I had he hand pounded mochi drink. Love this newly opened bubble tea place!

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