Teado Tea Shop

8.5/10

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The is why people go. It's real and it's strong, and there are more bases and flavor combos than anywhere nearby. Add the lychee jelly, which regulars call the best they've had. The owner gives you a taste before finishing your drink, which is also why the line crawls. Some people find the flavorless or undercooked.

145D Hester St, New YorkLower East Side, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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  • replying to u/tigerinmonochrome: I wonder if I went on an off day because I was not impressed by teado at all…the tapioca just tasted like run of the mill tapioca and the milk tea was kind of tepid. Maybe I was expecting a dessert drink and was just surprised. At the same time the tea isn’t high quality enough for it to be a TEA shop if that makes sense. I can see the service being the draw but it stresses me out to have him spend extra time with me when there’s a long line behind me. Everyone else I’ve spoken to loves it

    the tea is the best i’ve had because it’s real tea and it’s strong af. their lychee jelly is better than any place i’ve had

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  • Teado was extremely good, the best tea I have ever had.

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  • replying to u/CabassoG: Note: Generally not a fan of sweeter teas/anything powdered (so I don't like Vivi/Xin Fu Tang) Oolong: ChaHalo, Teazzi (RIP to their Manhattan locations) Jasmine: Molly I liked Jooy from the one time I tried it. TeaDo and iMilky are decent. Have yet to try TeaPulse/will try it soon.

    Love teado for fruit slushes.

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  • replying to u/Snoo27165: Have you tried chicha san chen yet? I haven’t in NYC, but had it elsewhere and it’s the best I’ve ever had :’)

    i think teado has the edge because you can combine a bunch of flavors

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  • replying to u/Born-Procedure-5908: Teado in Manhattan’s Chinatown is by far the best spot to get consistent, high quality bubble tea that doesn’t taste too artificial. The line is usually small but they really do take their time making orders one party at a time.

    I love that place, but holy hell does that line move slow.

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