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Tea Drunk

Tea Drunk

(Now Closed)
Tea Room$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • Bryan B.
    Bryan BartlettNovember 11, 2013
    A truly amazing and unique experience! The owner and staff are extremely passionate and kind. Chat with them and you'll be rewarded. Also ask for Simon the tea toy, you won't regret it.
  • Tea For Me Please
    Tea For Me PleaseOctober 25, 2013
    The only place in NYC where you can get traditional Chinese tea served using a gaiwan! The owner is super knowledgeable. Be prepared to sit and stay a while, enjoying good tea takes time :) Read more
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    Kirill FuchsApril 11, 2017
    The place is great, it will take you through a classic Gong Fu Cha ceremony and you will love it. But the prices make it unrepeatable. Absolutely worth a single visit.
  • Ernesto G.heart icon on user image
    Ernesto GutierrezApril 9, 2016
    Tea lovers will delight themselves in the calm and serene atmosphere you will enjoy while you sip your favorite type of Chinese tea. Quite an experience they have created here.
  • Adil I.heart icon on user image
    Adil IbrahimNovember 3, 2015
    Dylan gave us the best service. The owner is extremely knowledgeable. Come here with a few friends or alone! Relaxing atmosphere, quiet, dim lighting, and spectacular tea.
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanOctober 4, 2015
    Good place for a rainy afternoon or slow night to learn and sip real teas. They've got an extensive menu and knowledgeable staff, and don't forget to grab a tea friend.
  • Luyba Z.
    Luyba ZeylikmanJanuary 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A cozy and warm atmosphere. Be prepared to stay for a while and learn a lot. Don't be afraid to ask questions and certainly grab a tea friend :) This is not the place for a quick to-go cup.
  • Josh P.heart icon on user image
    Josh PolcharOctober 7, 2014
    Take two hours or longer to enjoy beautiful unique rare green tea, oolong tea, and many more. Sourced with passion and brewed in the traditional way with friendly service. A real New York find!
  • mahammatt b.
    mahammatt babaJuly 21, 2015
    The Ba Da Pur- erh is a good choice for a smooth citurs taste. Make sure to pick a tea drinking animal buddy. Also look for Dillian, he can recommend a nice tea for newbies to the tea world
  • Pedro G.
    Pedro GuedesAugust 16, 2014
    The tiny tea room is quiet and decor is a minimalist union of wooden furniture and calligraphy. The menu informs you of each tea’s regional origin and of the season in which the leaves were harvested.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsJanuary 2, 2014
    This Chinese tea nook is small and serious, with a limited selection of teas (focusing mostly on green, oolong, and white styles) and a deep offering of knowledge and exploration.
  • Jason W.
    Jason WilsonMarch 23, 2014
    This place is awesome! Extremely authentic Chinese tea house! Shunan and Nicole are awesome! I have a particular pallet and discussed it with them and was given a tea that was amazing! Serious!
  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesNovember 17, 2014
    The menu may not be too helpful when it comes to qualitative descriptors, but that’s what the owner is there for! She is super knowledgeable and will elect a flavor you’re sure to enjoy. Read more
  • April W.
    April WallogaNovember 10, 2013
    Despite not knowing any of the teas on the menu, I was very happy with a nice, floral pu'er. Service and atmosphere is lovely. And everyone gets a "tea pet"!
  • Chris G.heart icon on user image
    Chris GampatMarch 26, 2017
    Fairly expensive but very good and super authentic. You'll learn all about becoming tea drunk. It's a thing.
  • Susumuheart icon on user image
    SusumuDecember 20, 2015
    I'm sure tea is high quality and authentic, but it's very pricy. The cheapest pot of tea is $15, on average around $30 and above. I'm not sure the quality of tea and experience justify the price.
  • William H.
    William HJune 7, 2018
    Great concept but the tea tends towards expensive and the staff grazes condescension - nothing worse than the coffee people would throw, but still.
  • Virginie L.heart icon on user image
    Virginie LiaoNovember 16, 2014
    Expensive tea experience for the inexperienced tea drinker, but very enjoyable as the host did everything
  • Geoffroy B.
    Geoffroy BablonJuly 17, 2014
    Check out the collection of beautiful tea pots on the wall by the entrance. I'd like to have a cup from each of them.
  • shal923h
    shal923hOctober 1, 2015
    Ditch those chain tea shops and come here instead for a quiet afternoon sipping authentic Chinese tea
  • Scott W.heart icon on user image
    Scott WangJune 2, 2016
    Great: Tea, Employees, Everything. Words cannot describe the greatness of these things in Tea Drunk.
  • Val P.heart icon on user image
    Val PucilowskiDecember 12, 2016
    Adorable collection of clay tea pets to offer your first brewing to 💕
  • tina b.
    tina beansMay 21, 2015
    They serve Chinese-style gong fu cha in a tiny peaceful space. The focus is really on savoring the classic, traditional teas of mainland China. I don't think they serve food.
  • Lilit M.
    Lilit MarcusJanuary 4, 2015
    Come for the tea, stay for the tea pets. (You can name them!)
  • paul w.
    paul wallaceDecember 21, 2013
    Shunan was great to speak with. We're looking forward to taking a class soon.
  • Lesley C.
    Lesley CorderoJanuary 9, 2018
    The brown sugar is awesome, def recommend!
  • Audrey L.heart icon on user image
    Audrey LoJanuary 6, 2014
    If you want some good authentic Chinese tea, this is the place to be!
  • Veronica R.
    Veronica RayJuly 5, 2016
    Chinese tea house with lots of room to sit
  • Daphne W.heart icon on user image
    Daphne WangJuly 31, 2016
    Very friendly crew who work here
  • Ange S.heart icon on user image
    Ange SSeptember 10, 2016
    They take card!
  • Ziyi G.heart icon on user image
    Ziyi GuoApril 17, 2016
    Authentic Chinese tea
  • Alex H.
    Alex HayworthJune 19, 2017
    Hardcore tea spot.
  • Hayley A.heart icon on user image
    Hayley AnthonyMay 13, 2016
    Do a tea flight
  • Tayson H.heart icon on user image
    Tayson HoangMay 22, 2019
    Tea. Tasting.
  • Adamheart icon on user image
    AdamOctober 20, 2015
    So pretentious. I just wanted tea in adult size mug, is it too much to ask for?
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