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    Bellocq Tea Atelier

    4.2 (60 reviews)
    ModerateTea Rooms
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Martina S.

    What a beautiful store upon entry, followed by slight disappointment when I asked if the space in the back was for sipping tea; it is not. A true shame. Even still, I browsed around and laid my eyes on almost every item that had on shelving and tables. If you're a true tea connoisseur, you'll love this place. Temperature controlled tea pots, matcha sets, tea cups, and of course, loose tea to name a few things. I laid my eyes on this beautiful loose tea sitting in a small dish in front of its canister. At first whiff, I knew I had to take this home. No 14 Valentine - you're welcome

    Judy L.

    Enter the door you would not expect what lies behind those doors. Tranquil tea atelier, with gourmet curated tea flavors, decorated so quaint and lovely. The tea can be bought in smaller paper bag pouches or in the adorable yellow or black tin cans. Definite must stop if you are in the area. Staff were so friendly and nice.

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    Park S.

    When I entered Bellocq Tea Atelier, I felt like I'm in a tea house in a quiet mountain village. The scent of the store made me feel calm. They have a variety of tea and some teacup. Great decorated store, great designed tea-case for gift. quite high price.

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    Aiko S.

    We found this hidden gem when we were walking around Greenpoint and we were so glad that we did because this is now one of our favorite places to get tea in the city. It's definitely up there with Kettl, another tea place in Brooklyn although Bellocq has a wider variety in terms of where the teas come from because Kettl focuses on Japanese tea. The shop is a bit hard to find, but they usually have a sign outside of their door when they are open. The shop is gorgeous with pastel pink colored couches and is the perfect place to stop by on a cold day. They usually have two types of tea that you can taste as well as a few selections of jam. Their teas are also packaged really nicely so they are great for gifts and they sell ceramics as well. The people who work here are also really friendly and knowledgeable. They will do everything they can to help you look for something that's right for you. They also have a free tea tasting based on different themes and regions for a few hours on weekends (the times and days change depending on the season so make sure you call ahead of time before making your way to the shop if this is something that interests you). They had three samples of Himalayan tea the first time we went, which was interesting since I had never had Nepalese tea before. Whether you're looking for gifts or a special tea to drink at home Bellocq is worth a visit on your next trip to Greenpoint.

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    Pam S.

    I've had this Earl Grey 'pin' on my Tea board https://www.pinterest.com/Christylmom/tea/ for years now. Always loved the gorgeous canister... however the price was high and I wasn't sure when I would be able to actually go to visit or order on-line. Skip ahead a few years and they had free shipping on orders over like $50.00 I proceeded to order the following: No. 47, The Queen's Guard - Yellow Traveler Caddy (4.75"), 2.5oz/71g No. 01, Bellocq Breakfast - Bellocq Box, 3oz/86g No. 35, The Earl Grey - Bellocq Box, 3oz/86g this morning I enjoyed a cup of Earl Grey it was strong and scented my home nicely LOL. The packaging was meticulous, from the bright yellow textured cardboard boxes the teas come in to the parchment paper they are wrapped in and sealed with the initial 'B' this says classy. I ordered on Tuesday of this week and it arrived yesterday... not bad from New York to California. I like that I received timely emails regarding my order and I can't say enough about how I am wowed at their overall care with presentation. Respectfully Reviewed

    Daniel B.

    Mediocre quality, poor customer service, and lots of twigs and sticks in certain teas -- I don't want to pay for 1/4 of my purchase to be sticks.

    Amazing little store
    Ted S.

    I'm from LA and was visiting NYC for vacation. I wanted to grab my mother something from New York but not too touristy. She loved tea and so I made my way across to Brooklyn to this small shop hidden away. I was not disappointed. I was greeted with a warm welcome from one of the workers and was given a mini explanation of the store. There were so many different kinds to choose from and I felt a bit overwhelmed but thankfully the store worker explained everything. It was easy to make a choice after that. My mom loves the tea. I wish she could've been there to see the store. The environment is cozy and it feels like what you would think a natural herb tea store should feel like. I would definitely recommend going here if you love tea or want to pick up tea for someone else?

    Some Milky Oolong
    El F.

    I blog about tea, so in "the circle" I kept hearing about Bellocq Tea Atelier so I decided to meet with a friend there and check it out for myself. It's the second time I ended up in this part of Brooklyn. I guess I love my neighborhood too much to venture out of the "hood". I really enjoyed going there, though. The place is small and you have to ring on the doorbell to get in. There is a rope by the door (I thought that was the thing to pull in order to ring the bell haha). Anyway, the place is lovely. The selection is really nice, and all the teas presented are of great quality. I also noticed that they sell silver strainers, which is something I would love to get next time. My friend knows I love tea (and even blog about it) and decided to get me some Dragonwell. I had some today and it's definitely a great tea I love to drink in my little Gongfu set. Highly recommend for all tea lovers or anyone interested in experiencing tea as it should be. Removed one star for that doorbell thing. Quite unwelcoming. Also, the person at the counter was a bit cold. Maybe she had a bad day but really when it comes to this kind of high-quality tea, the best is to have someone who shares/shows some passion. We potential expensive tea buyers after all.

    Katie R.

    For anyone who is a fan of premium teas, Bellocq tea is at the top-tier of herbal artistry. So although it takes a significant amount of time to get here from the city, and considering there is nothing else to do once you finally do arrive, I am still willing to give them five stars. This is because going to Bellocq is comparable to finding your way to Narnia. Near the inconspicuous, black door you'll find a doorbell. Behind it, a lush wonderland awaits! With green plants hung along the ceiling, a full wall of large Bellocq tea cases, a layout of tea samples to smell, and a back room with vintage couches and plants, there is no place I would rather get my tea. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful which is entirely conducive to tea shopping. I eagerly await the tea room that will be opening soon! It will give me another reason to haul myself over to the rapidly expanding Greenpoint area.

    Raven R.

    OMGosh am I happy to have discovered this adorably cute and awesome tea shop. First off the inside is absolutely beautiful and makes you want to just stay there and relax. Second off the lady working there when I picked up tea was super friendly and awesome and cool and I want us to be friends. Third I love hibiscus tea and green tea (they have many types) and my boyfriend loves earl grey. Needless to say, I walked out with $70 worth of tea. I'll be back!

    Teryn D.

    An absolute hidden gem! An abundance of flavored, beautiful atmosphere, very kind and helpful service. Be sure to ring the bell when you arrive! ;)

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    I only get my tea there (the Queen's Guard). I love the atmosphere. Makes you wish it was a tea salon as well.

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    Great tea selection and a beautiful space. Their Roasted Kukicha is the best I've ever had.

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    I had a wonderful experience taking an iced matcha class at Kettl on Monday! I signed up for the…read moreclass before I got to NY and was able to work it into my busy schedule of being a cool aunt. My brother and I walked around the Greenpoint area and then he had to go pick up his kiddo from camp, so I explored the area then put Kettl into google maps thinking I was coming early for class to avoid the rain. I accidentally went to the wrong location and then it started pouring. The staff told me the other location was 10 minutes away by foot, so I hauled myself to it in pouring rain. Luckily I wore workout clothes and tennis shoes that day, but my raincoat was water resistant, not waterproof, so I got pretty soaked. I still arrived a few minutes early, and the staff let me take some napkins to dry myself off. The class was at the bar in the back of this flagship location. It was set up for two, but I was the only person who showed. Jayanna led me through a very detailed class, provided handouts and a soba tea cookie along with water, and answered a ton of questions I had. As a daily matcha maker, I knew I had a lot to learn. She showed me how to care for the different tools used to make matcha. We made three preparations: sparkling matcha, shaken matcha, and matcha latte. We went through each with various steps and measurements. She demonstrated what to do and then I would make the drinks for both of us. It was a very fun experience and I learned a lot. I also got to shop after the class with a 15% discount, so I got myself a custom single cultivar matcha called okuju made exclusively for Kettl and especially for lattes, and then some individually wrapped fancy tea bags of matcha genmai and hojicha for Eric when he travels. The class had an hour and a half of instruction and I spent a half hour asking about products and shopping. It is a very nice space and I would love to try some of the unique drinks on the menu plus take more classes. If you love matcha and learning, I recommend taking a class here or at the LA location if you are on the west coast!

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    place is pretty happening…read more 5 stars because their pastries were pretty decent. ordered over $100 worth of treats and drinks because I needed to attend and bring it all to a dinner. front person still gave me an attitude- not sure why. it could be one off because another staff member seemed friendly to others. This review will reflect only the baked goods, and atmosphere. (sometimes people are having a bad day, who knows.) Decor was very nice, Saturday was pretty busy. I will come back and maybe find someone else to help me instead.

    Had this place bookmarked for a long time and I finally tried it last weekend. I came here on a…read moreSunday at around 2 with my husband. The counter was emptied when we first came but it filled up pretty quickly. We just got a matcha latte and one prix fixe menu to share. For the main dessert, we picked the chocolate and hojicha soufflé. The chocolate soufflé was light and airy and not too sweet. It paired very well with the hojicha ice cream and caramel apple on the side. Overall, all the dessert was pretty good but everything was very small and I don't think it tasted that good that it worth $30. The service was also not that great. My husband and I were a little confused when we first got into the store and we weren't sure if we needed to be seated. A lady that worked there saw us but never greeted us nor gave us water until we asked. It took a while for someone to acknowledge us and it just made us felt a little uncomfortable.

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