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Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC
Press Tea is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

1. Press Tea

167 7th Ave S (at Perry St.), New York, NY
Tea Room · West Village · 76 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Unlike other tea rooms and storefronts, this is a great café for getting work done. Press Tea is sun-soaked and warm, thanks to the large windows, and there is ample seating, plus an inviting couch. Read more.

Bosie Tea Parlor is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

2. Bosie Tea Parlor

10 Morton St (btwn S 7th Ave & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Tea Room · West Village · 125 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The storefront is teeny, but it oozes charm. With a largely organic menu, hand-crafted macarons, and a selection of over 100 fine loose teas, Bosie is definitely a neighborhood gem. Read more.

Tea & Sympathy is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

3. Tea & Sympathy

8.2
108 Greenwich Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St), New York, NY
Tea Room · West Village · 136 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Assorted teapots and British memorabilia line the interior walls; they also sell an assortment of British candy! The tea and scones are popular here, as is anything on the breakfast menu. Read more.

Podunk is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

4. Podunk

231 E 5th St (at Cooper Sq & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 28 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Podunk’s small size and quiet intimacy are rare amongst Manhattan cafés. Don’t expect to get much work done; instead, visit Podunk for freshly made scones and an overall afternoon reprieve. Read more.

Tea Drunk is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

5. Tea Drunk

123 E 7th St (btwn 1st st and Ave A), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 35 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: 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.

Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴 is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

6. Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴

8.6
230 E 9th St Fl 2 (btwn 2nd Ave & Stuyvesant St), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 198 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: This casual, cash-only Japanese tea room is notable for its tea, but also for its desserts. If you’re not looking for anything sweet, then come here before 6pm and grab a seat. Read more.

Physical Graffitea is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

7. Physical Graffitea

7.7
96 Saint Marks Pl (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 36 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The tea room is slightly below ground level, which elicits a quiet-getaway atmosphere. Grab a cup of organic tea while you sit back against GraffiTea’s exposed brick wall or beneath their tree mural. Read more.

Le Palais des Thés is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

8. Le Palais des Thés

156 Prince St (West Broadway), New York, NY
Tea Room · SoHo · 12 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Le Palais des Thés proves that the French really know their tea. The teas are directly sourced by founder Francois Xavier-Delmas from tea plantations throughout the world. Read more.

McNulty's Tea & Coffee Co is one of Best Spots to Grab Tea in NYC.

9. McNulty's Tea & Coffee Co

8.5
109 Christopher St (btwn Bleecker & W Hudson St.), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · West Village · 50 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The store is packed with intricate aromas and it never gets too busy or crowded. They also have a wide selection of coffee beans from across the world. Read more.