Such a cozy and unique tea experience in the west village! They offer dine-in afternoon tea and you…read morecan also get a freshly brewed cup to-go. There is a wide and interesting selection of blends to choose from and the vintage displays are such a charming touch! Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the different flavor profiles as well. I highly recommend the Scarlet and Peach Fruit teas but you can't go wrong with any of their options! Definitely will be revisiting Paquita the next time I'm in NYC.

My friend recommended this spot to me, and I did not know that New York had a place like this!…read moreLocated in the west side, this shop offers a wide selection of unique teas and some small bites. The interior itself is antique, quaint, and there's minimal (but some!) seating for you to enjoy your tea at. One of my favorite parts of this shop is that their tea menu is all around the shop, right on their walls. So, you walk around the shop, look at the different teas (organized by type, caffinated/non-caffinated), smell them, and read the labels. I had a lot of fun doing this! Their prices are good and their teas are amazing. Definitely a cool experience!

Tiny tea shop under the bridge. Seems a little pricey but the best quality tea / teaware I could…read morefind. I love the long jing green tea and little pots. Support small local businesses!

Came here on a Friday. After reviews had stated it would be hard to find, I thought I would be…read moreecstatic after walking in. I was highly disappointed as the guy and his homie was having their afternoon shoot the shit together. I came in knowing exactly what I wanted.. but they didn't really want to help me and was not open to let me try any tea. He cut a bag open only to let me check the product but didn't offer a tea tasting. I still ended up buying a bag. The place was pretty small and cluttered, don't expect much for a small stall like joint... I got the hurry up and leave vibes as it felt like I was interrupting their sessh. Will not recommend or ever come back. I will buy overpriced tea with better service than support this.

I truly loved the ambiance at Floating Mountain - a pocket of zen and serenity in busy Manhattan. I…read morecame for a solo date right when they opened (I made a reservation) and had a lovely conversation with Vivian, who was very kind, knowledgeable, and attentive with refilling my tea. My only gripe is the price. The cheapest pot for one was $28, so with tax/tip you're looking at $33+. I love sourcing loose leaf tea myself to brew at home (including from Taiwan/China), and feel like this should be priced at least $5 lower. Other tea houses like Te Company offer a similar experience with ~$15 tea pots that two people can share, though the ambiance at Floating Mountain is still unbeatable. I would still recommend this spot, but because of the price, it's difficult to justify going frequently. I'd recommend going with a friend, since splitting the pot for two price would make it slightly cheaper. Tea lovers & enthusiasts will still love this place no matter what. Just look at these photos!

Too pricey. I didn't feel like I learned much from the experience. I observed and assumed things…read more It would be nice if the owner, knowing that I am a first timer to explain certain things. One and done for me. Overall it was An average experience.

Wow I'm amazed that Ten Ren has stood the test of time. This may be the first place I ordered…read morebubble 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.

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

cutest lil taiwanese tea house! the iced teas were fragrant and refreshing on a hot day. I got an…read moreoolong palmer which was lemomade + oolong tea! everything was so aesthetically pleasing too. we got an assortment of small bites to pair with our drinks. they consisted of a black sesame cake, pineapple cake, and tinybars (black sesame, almond, peanut&millet, pumpkin seeds). all were very delish. the cakes were both soft and light. the bars were sweet and crunchy! fav of ours was the black sesame tinybar. would come back to enjoy some tea and relax with nice company :) our server was also really kind and patient with us! great service from him! M note: you pay at the front when you're finished

Cute tea shop! Each pot comes with 2 fills of water. It is a bit cozy so best for groups of 2-4…read more The tea menu is very detailed and the staff is happy to answer questions. Loved the pineapple linzer.

Was recently going thru a severe bout of arthritis in my lower back and knees. Started eliminating…read morefoods that don't help with arthritis. And find some foods that benefit the body. Thats how I ended up at Grand Tea. Stopped by late morning and was totally enamored with this small tea shop. It's like you never can see everything first time around. While looking for a matcha bowl. I found a wonderful 16oz teapot. The wonderful lady that worked there was pleasant and very helpful. I looked at teas that were available and decided on the 13 year old Da Hong Pao black tea. Price was $10 an ounce. I asked her what was her favorite tea was? And she replied the same tea. She filled a bag with tea leaves and wrapped my new tea pot. What I found out is you can get approximately 6 to 10 steeps on these tea leaves. Surprisingly by changing diet and adding black tea to my diet. My arthritis has subsided for now. I am not saying this tea was the cure. But it did contribute to more peace and serenity. The black tea has attributes of a soothing nature. Also this black tea has less caffeine than other fresh tea leaves. Will definitely be back when my tea supply runs low.

You can't go anymore old school CTOWN than this store. Was a cold day but grandma was out in the…read morefront of the store beckoning customers to come in and try some oolong tea. I walked in and was greeted by the over abundance of Chinese products packed on every shelf. I had a flashback in the 80s at a Filene's Basement with a dizzying array of STUFF. Folks here spoke toisanese but understood my Cantonese and I'm sure can speak English. I honed in at the many different big jars of teas and winded up asking one of the owners where the bik lo chun was. I had him weigh two ounces for me to take home and try. $20 later (loose leaf and none of that chopped/grinded up tea crap from Twinings or Bigelow -- i excited and grandma waited outside to comp me a lil bag of oolong for my journey. Service with a smile and a warm heart. We need to support more of these lil mom and pop before they go.

Normally when I search up tea places in NYC, it sends me to a quick boba shop (which I love, don't…read moreget me wrong). But I absolutely love this place because I can slow down and just enjoy the flavor of tea without the distractions. My bf and I love going through the little book of all the teas they have and picking ones to try. We're trying to get though all of them... The only drawback I would say is that it's a tad expensive, but I do understand the price! All the people that work there are so sweet, patient, and super knowledgeable too! Love to atmosphere and the seating they have available too.

The pineapple linzer was so different we both bought a box to take home…read more The place is small so just plan accordingly. We got there right as they opened

Looking for a quick coffee run in Chinatown!…read more Food/Drink: I got an Ube Kaya Toast and Pandan Latte. The Kaya toast was jammy, soft, and perfect for a small snack. Good amount of ube flavor with slices of creamy butter in the middle. I do wish the butter was a bit meltier. The Pandan latte was great! Floral and grassy, the flavor surprisingly stood out against the strong espresso. Service: Fast and friendly. Ambiance: Really cool interior with a bunch of hip Asian paraphernalia to purchase and an amazing open window sill to sip your coffee. I think they sometimes have a DJ to add some hype. I might've come too early or on the wrong day for that. I love that it's tucked in this corner bend of Chinatown in front of old barbershops which gives it a cozier feel in general.

Jamie W and I didn't spend as much time in Chinatown as we usually do on our NYC trips. We had an…read moreearly lunch reservation at Chinese Tuxedo nearby (review: https://yelp.to/uzUwcyEncr) and needed to go uptown because we had matinee tickets to "Death of a Salesman". To our surprise, we had time for a coffee break after lunch and saw this inviting compact spot as we strolled on pedestrian-only Doyers Street. The pavement is covered with colorful murals, a fitting segue to this cafe's funky, artsy vibe. We were lucky to secure the two stools in front of the open window. Crayons were provided to express our own creativity, but we demurred on the opportunity. Instead, Jamie enjoyed a $5.50 12-oz Iced Latte, while I nursed a comforting $7.50 Ube Latte with hot milk and espresso (Photo 10). They offer pandan, black sesame, and banana (seasonal) options. We didn't stay long as customers were coming in and eyeing our seats. It's nice to know there's this caffeine option the next time we hang out on Doyers. COFFEE - 4 stars...nice brews with some intriguing Asian flavor twists AMBIANCE - 4 stars...quite small but full of artistic splurges SERVICE - 4 stars...cordial and helpful TOTAL - 4 stars...a cool place for caffeine in Chinatown RELATED - Thirsty in NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ghMZAaGgWp