Chicha San ChenCHAIN

6.4/10

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They brew the to order, and the flavor is what people come for, especially the and the . Regulars say skip the flavored syrups. The line is the constant complaint, often 30 minutes to order and another wait after that. Plenty of people think it isn't enough better than other spots to stand there for.

72-74 Bayard St, New YorkChinatown / Tribeca, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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  • replying to u/Prudent_Lab7080: thank you so much! curious, why did you not like chicha sha chen or auntea jenny? trying to see if it’s worth going despite the long lines

    i tried chi cha san chen in china too and waited for like 2 hours to get it delivered and didnt like it there idk it feels sort of chalky to me and i think the tea leaves they use just taste odd with the milk... idk how to explain it. like id if youve just brewed some pu erh or some rando tea leaves you have at home and then added milk and sugar... it gave that vibe

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  • The worst part was when the bubble tea was the most basic tasting bubble tea with absolutely no redeeming qualities. Disappointed is an understatement.

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  • replying to u/Flashy-Mongoose-5582: ChaHalo is top notch. Is Chicha San Chen really that good? Also, have you tried Arteassan?

    they steep/brew the tea to order which makes the tea quality closer to reality good tea shops like Té Company. It's what puts them above other places

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  • Both- Chicha San Chen (if you don't mind the wait.)

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  • Chinatown (mei lei wah roast pork buns, lots of bubble tea spots like chicha San Chen, mochi donuts and cream puffs from alimama, soup dumplings at noodle village

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  • replying to u/Flashy-Mongoose-5582: ChaHalo is top notch. Is Chicha San Chen really that good? Also, have you tried Arteassan?

    Chicha has stronger black tea.

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