Tea Drunk
About
Tea Rooms, Coffee & Tea
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 123 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (917) 573-9936
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notHealth ScoreA
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- fastfoodCatersYes
- turned_in_notGood for WorkingNo
- turned_in_notGender Neutral RestroomsYes
Reviews
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Wil S.
Serenity now! This small tea house offers some limited and superior tea leaves to assist with unwinding or resetting oneself. You may feel like a tea connoisseur while enjoying the ritual offered here. This place begins or continues your education in the way of tea. They offer courses and tastings to further your journey as an enthusiast of fine tea.
Not only are you able to have a steep or four but you may purchase for enjoyment elsewhere. The menu is filled with options specifically curated for individuals with an appreciation for quality tea. You won't find tisanes (herbal or blends) here. The focus is an educational approach to higher quality teas vs the traditional (USA) views of what is considered tea. Whether you are a beginner or savvy tea drinker, this place is worth its weight in tea. So start or continue your Tea Drunk path here. -
Rhondel W.
I ADORE TEA DRUNK! The 老板娘的妈妈 is super cute and friendly! She just arrived from China and is supporting her daughter in this business venture.
The "tea sommelier" was fabulous! She studied cultural anthropology and is essentially using her degree to understand the cultural nuances of tea and tea culture! She's extremely knowledgeable with such a authentic soul and energy.
The tea tasting felt curated for us, with a price point that I think definitely translates into a solid value proposition! The teas were all very different, very unique and exactly as described by their tea sommelier. I would 100% recommend people checking them out!
Wish yelp allowed me to post videos since I have a nice overview in video form of the experience :). If the owner sees this and you have the functionality to add videos to your page, let me know and I'll send it to you! -
Nicole L.
We didn't do any research before stumbling in this adorably decorated Chinese tea house on a rainy Sunday afternoon, but I'm sure glad we did! Be prepared to spend some money because they serve fine and rare hand-picked teas but it was a worth while experience. The man working was very kind & knowledgeable. You get to pick your own tea pet which is fun and we ended up ordering the Bai Ye - Xi Chun - 2017 (Pao - Tea House Service Only) which was a rich and highly caffeinated oolong. (I would have done a tea flight but my companions weren't tea drinkers.)
Complaints: They were playing modern music - I think I would have preferred traditional Chinese music to go with the theme, but it wasn't too loud. The bathroom was also pretty run down and not decorated cute like the rest of the place but oh well. -
Mike B.
A great spot for purist and anyone who wants to learn about tea. Also a place to catch up with a friend or have some laughs with a small group of friends. The ambience is relaxing, however it can also be lively depending on your company. Also an awesome spot to go alone, sit at the bar and chat with the experts. It was a pleasure to meet Joe today who suggested the Gua Pian mid Spring 2018 for our afternoon tasting. The depth and range of this particular tea was exactly what we were looking. We left feeling relaxed and full of info. We are definitely planning a return next weekend for some subtle progression and more learning.
I am beginning to realize that the tea experience is a deep rabbit hole! A lot of similarities to wine. Everyone has a preferred path and likely the owner of Tea Drunk and her knowledgeable team can provide some professional guidance and expert suggestions. Thank You Tea Drunk for an exceptional tasting experience!
From your new loyal drinker~ -
Peter D.
"Have you ever had tea before?"
I thought that was a weird question to get from the girl manning the tea house upon walking in. Maybe:
"What can I do for you?"
"What kind of tea do you like?"
"Welcome to Tea Drunk."
Or even,
"Hello."
But I suppose I just look like a guy who walks into tea rooms having never had a sip. Also, who has never had a sip of tea before?
I feel as though I've gotten off topic. I suppose I was just confused by the question, and the continuously odd service from the tea house girl.
I've had tea before. As a non-coffee drinker, I've actually had a lot of tea. I'd even had Tea Drunk tea at their residency at The Met. And let me tell you, Tea Drunk tea is fantastic.
They don't serve bags full of generic, stale garbage. They have canisters full of meticulously hand-crafted leaves sourced from secret locations in the mountains of China. They have only the finest Green, Yellow, White, Wu Long, Red and Black teas hand-picked by heritage farmers who have dedicated their entire lives to getting you this tea. And it's delicious. Delicious, and very, very expensive.
Did you know there are teas that would cost you $1200 for 28 grams? The finest China White.* Or maybe it was the Jun Shan Yin Zhen #1 (2016, a very good year for Yin Zhens). A yellow tea.
There are also far more reasonable teas that are still much more expensive than you are used to teas being, but still quite delicious. If you care about tea, this place may just blow your mind. Get some of the less expensive varieties for drinking in or preparing yourself at home, and you'll taste the difference.
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*Just kidding, I think that's a variety of heroin.