Cheese Tea Is Frothy, Salty, and Everywhere in New York

"A chain that helped popularize cheese tea in New York, bringing salted whipped-cream–topped iced teas that feel like a hybrid of bubble tea, slushie, and Frappuccino. The first local location opened just over a year ago and there are now around 15 in the city; lines can stretch up to an hour, though ordering ahead via the app is common. The menu leans into a “new Asian tea” approach—colorful, juice-forward drinks and slushies in which tea often plays a supporting role; an example is the Cloud Crisp Grape, a purple green-tea slush topped with a layer of cheese foam that combines dairy with medium-sweet fruit." - Tammie Teclemariam