This is a cozy-looking place near the University of Minnesota where you can get some high-quality…read morematcha (I made mine into Kyo Matcha-style lattes). The Jingshan Yabukita matcha is REALLY good and I will be back for more next time I come to Minneapolis. Since matcha will lose some of its flavor as it oxidizes, they seal up the container after they scoop the powder in--I didn't open the container until a month after I got it and there weren't any off flavors. I can't comment on the sit-down experience since I was just there to buy the small container in the picture, but I liked the dim lighting and calming atmosphere. I also like their gift boxes that have single servings of different teas in tiny packages--it reminds me of a Godiva chocolate box.

This is an absolutely delightful tea experience…read more When you open the door, you come into the display area showing the shop's tea wares - gaiwans, tea cups, tea sets, and tea pots including some lovely Yixing pottery. When you come a little further in, you line up at the counter to order. Staff will let you smell the teas if you're having trouble deciding. After you order, you pick a table. There are tables with a sturdy little kettle built in for folks drinking gongfu style, and a few without for folks who don't need that. It's a lovely, quiet space with a big fish tank. It's worth noting that they want to keep the space quiet and ask people not to bring laptops though it's fine to read quietly on a tablet. Onto the tea. The tea selection here is frankly fantastic. Everything is well-chosen, and I had to remind myself that there isn't going to be a bad choice. I chose a Taiwanese black tea for my first experience here, the sun moon lake, though I will be back to sample their matcha, which they mill in-house. The selection covers white through pu'er and everything in between. I drank gongfu style, so they gave me a little tiny gongfu tray, a gaiwan, and enough tiny cups for everyone at the table. For people who want to try gongfu style but haven't done it before, they are happy to show you. The only downside is that all of their snacks have gluten in them. I'm hoping that this will change going forward, getting GF mochi or even mochi donuts would be perfect. Overall, this is my new favorite spot in the city, and I only wish I'd discovered it sooner. I'm going to be returning to drink my way through the menu.

Ding Tea is my favorite milk tea shop! It's always consistent. The signature milk tea has a bold…read moreblack tea flavor, and the bubbles are always perfectly chewy. Service: great Ambiance: cute and enough seating for a small milk tea shop

The absolute best milk tea in the Twin Cities. I have never had a bad experience here, the quality…read moreis consistent and the tea is always delicious. I feel like a lot of the spots I used to frequent would sometimes have a great drink but other days something would be off whether it be the boba was under or overcooked or the drink was made without enough syrup, but Ding Tea gets it right every single time. I also love that despite being the best milk tea I've had, their prices are the cheapest. It's genuinely one of my favorite places!

Enjoyed a very nice cup of their earl grey lavender tea! I'll be back. I'll be back to pick up some…read moregifts for the holidays.

Long overdue review on the most exceptional tea shop I've ever stepped foot in! Wonderful selection…read moreof teas from all over the world. Loose leaf teas in an abundancy of varietals . The staff is extremely helpful in their suggestions. Many teas available that I have never heard of but I cannot wait to try. Lots of tea accessories and gifts.

My sisters & I celebrated a birthday tea in this magical home hosted by Carole & Todd. Everything…read more about it was lovely from the moment we drove onto the beautifully landscaped wooded property. Serene, each room beautifully appointed, and gracious hosts. We can't wait to return!

This was an amazing afternoon tea. We went for a birthday celebration and it couldn't have been…read moremore enjoyable. Our hosts were delightful and hospitable. The food was delicious and the home and grounds were beautiful. We will be going back!

great atmosphere ! great tea great service. favourite boba shop in st paul. love you sencharead more

I lovvvve this place. Hands down my favorite chai!! Cute spot…read more I wish more people knew it existed, and I'm really glad that the construction on grand Avenue didn't shut them down! I found out they exist existed because they had a Harry Potter trivia night! Also hope they do that again!

Simplicitiea is simply the best! The service is always quick and the boba is to die for! The staff…read moreare always kind and make the most delicious drinks. They also have pastries, sandwiches, and every drink your heart desires. Overall a wonderful establishment with beautiful interior! I have been coming to this establishment for the past 4 years and it has been excellent experience each visit! It is truly a must visit shop in the St. Paul area!

Simplicitea is a very cute and relaxing place to grab bubble tea and other various coffees and…read morerefreshers. The staff were extremely friendly and greeted us right away. I do like the fact that they will use black or green tea with any of their drinks. I'm not a green tea fan, so that's an important option for me. I got a black fruit tea with pineapple and passion fruit with strawberry popping bobas. The tea had a perfect blend of flavors and the boba was cooked just right. We also got a cookies and cream smoothie with tapioca. My son said it was the best one he's had! He also got a banh mi. He said it was good, but not great. The pork could have been more flavorful and it needed more cilantro. Overall, I recommend this place! Give them a try!

Pickles are a girls best friend is my favorite so far…read more Tried Toxic Positivity as well, but I like the Pickles best so far. The plant decor here is awesome!! Lively on a Tuesday night. A young crowd. We also came on Trivia night - (in a great way!)

Fun cool brewery that kinda has coffee shop vibes. They have a shared parking lot with other local…read morebusinesses . They are family and dog friendly. They even have a changing station in their bathroom so major props to them! They don't serve food but seems like they have a food truck set up for the evenings and they sell snacks at the front. We were at Costco beforehand so I just picked up a hot dog to bring over. They have a few pin ball machines and board games on a bookshelf in the corner. Beer is good and prices are reasonable. 7 dollars for 18oz and 6 for 12oz. I think it was happy hour when we went because it was a dollar off the 18 and 12 oz. Great place to enjoy a beer and get some work done or to meet up with friends. Overall 4.6/5

One of my favorite places in the world!! They carry an amazing variety of black, green, oolong,…read morewhite, puer, and herbal teas, truly the most I've ever encountered ...and all of these (to me) are special and delicious....my go-to, staple teas are Albert Square, Breakfast Assam, the Shincha green teas, and Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong. The blends are also amazing, such as Blueberry Fields or Green Mango (good chilled!) and Roasted Chestnut (try with spiced chai milk, wonderful on cold winter days). The in-house chai is the best chai I've ever tasted...you can buy the TeaSource spice packets to make your own at home (the mix is the store's own house-made blend...) The high-end black and oolong teas are also pretty amazing, and I'll order these once in a while. I especially love the Sleepy Hollow black tea (originally Jin Jun Mei) and super delicious Guyokuro Japanese green teas... The shop is conveniently located in St. Anthony's Shopping Center, right off of I-35W. It's a super fun and cozy place to visit (staff are always so friendly, helpful, and generous), although you can also order the teas online... Make sure to also check out their unique selection of cute teapots and cups!! I have several in different sizes and colors...another plus is that their prices are pretty great and reasonable for almost everything.... This is a must visit for tea lovers....you will definitely find a tea (most likely many!) that will become a favorite(s)!!

My first visit went well. I wasn't necessarily in the market for tea, but being nearby I decided to…read morestop by and check out the goods. I was greeted upon entry, and immediately shared that I had never been before and was just looking around. They have so many options and sections of the store are designated for varieties (Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Etc.) to make shopping easier. That said, I didn't want to go through everything and enlisted the help of one of the employees. She (a young woman with blonde hair) was very helpful! I described what I was typically into, and from there she recommended a few options. They have glass jars that you can sniff for a sense of the teas flavor. Quick tip, shake it up first. They have decaf options, options on clearance, and 2oz vs 4oz packages. In addition are tea making supplies (pots, looseleaf holders, cups, etc.), as well as a short menu of a drinks you can buy. I ended up with two packs, and a freebie. While there's no indoor seating, there were a couple of tables and chairs outside, I imagine for those who get pre-made drinks. As for the teas I purchased, I haven't tried them yet. Fingers crossed they tastes as good as they smelled.