E-Tea
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E-Tea

Bubble tea store · Waterfront ·

Bubble tea, hot tea, and Japanese desserts with alien theme

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49 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024 Get directions

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49 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024 Get directions

+1 202 290 1830
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An E.T.-Obsessed Boba and Sushi Burrito Bar Touches Down on the Wharf | Eater DC

"At the Wharf I found a playful, pint-sized cafe that serves bouncy Taiwanese teas, oversized onigiri rice balls, and sweets like silky tiramisu and whimsical Belgian waffles; the small rectangular space leans into a galactic vibe with a mural of a grinning E.T. in a boba cup, starry pendant lighting, deep-blue tones, and EDM music. Opened last week at Milk Bar’s former home (49 District Square SW) by Chinese restaurateur Leopold Liao — who named it after his daughter’s E.T. toy and his own love of the film — E-Tea offers fruit-forward flavors (blueberry lemon black, grapefruit, white peach oolong, yuzu green) and milk-based options (strawberry, coffee, brown sugar, matcha), served hot or cold; small (16 oz) runs $4.75 and large (22 oz) is $5.75. Squishy mix-ins include chewy tapioca pearls, coffee and lychee jellies, sweetened red beans, aloe vera, and mango popping bubbles, and Liao highlights a milk-based tea with floaty tiramisu as a mashup of Asian flavors with a Western dessert. Behind a pastry counter his baker wife offers true tiramisu, chocolate-studded croissants packaged in unicorn-printed bags, rows of fluffy Napoleon, and big Belgian waffles topped with whipped cream and strawberries (an early bestseller), with plans to add matcha, taro, and cherry-blossom cream flavors in spring. The one-page menu also features supersized onigiri made with purple sticky rice and fillings like spiced tofu, spam, shrimp, or ahi tuna ($8.95–$10.95); a vegan “Sassy Tofu” (spiced tofu, lettuce, radish, dried cranberries, sesame dressing) and a pork-sung “Funny Pig” are notable handhelds. Liao, who says he keeps 40–50 kinds of teas at home and prefers white tea to help his sugar levels, has already signed a lease for a second E-Tea at 1712 I Street NW (former Wicked Waffle space) aiming to open near Farragut Square in the fall, plans tea education and kettle giveaways at the boba bar, and is running a weekday buy-two-get-one-free deal through March; daily hours are 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., ordering is via in-store QR code, and he’s already seeing repeat customers." - Tierney Plumb

https://dc.eater.com/2022/3/10/22968934/e-t-boba-sushi-burrito-bar-wharf-dc-restaurant-openings
E-Tea

Austin G.

Google
It's not often that I leave a place unsure about my thoughts. After a nearby soccer game, my family and friend popped into this little shop at The Wharf. The lights were dimmed, and no one was inside so we were surprised to learn it was open. Once inside, we saw the character E.T. depicted throughout as well quirky things like a large Bluey doll and a metal cat sculpture. We ordered our bubble tea from tablets and they were ready within 5-7 minutes. Our friend enjoyed his Thai bubble tea. Our daughter found the strawberry one just okay. My wife and I got the normal bubble tea and it was very unique. The boba was very warm and the consistency of the tea was a little more thick than what we're used to. It also tasted a little like praline. If you go, I'm curious to know your thoughts. For me, the verdict is still out.

Fred L.

Google
Was exploring the wharf for the first time with my daughters and their cousins (11, 9, 9 and 5) and happened upon E-Tea. They had a great selection of drinks both with and without tea (for the kids). The shop is small with just a few tables and seats outside. They have an alien theme throughout the store (get it E-Tea). All ordering is done via the kiosk. Though they were busy, the drinks came fast. I got the basic back tea with boba and it was very good with great tea flavor (I get 50% sugar now....doctors orders). My daughters got the Aurora Lemonade and the Strawberry Slush which they really liked. Overall the experience was really good and the drinks were great. Would definitely recommend.

R K

Google
We came near closing. They had cool machines to take your order. Prompt delivery of order. Many Interesting menu options. Great location. Nothing really stood out though. May try this location again.

Henry Z.

Google
The fruit tea and Oolong tea taste good. You can taste the distinct aroma of tea with a slightly sweet and a slight bitterness. I really like these feelings. But the rose and honeydew milk tea is a little too sweet. The flavors of rolls and honeydew melon are quite prominent. If you like a very sweet taste with rich floral, fruity and milky aromas, you can choose them.

A A

Google
Another impromptu stop while leaving The wharf. We wanted coffee but for some reason decided to stop here instead of backtracking to the coffee shop.... Ironically, this is mostly a tea place and we wanted a hot coffee drink! But I should have known better than to order a hot drink with oat milk from a tea place. Everyone place their own orders using the self-service kiosk. They had some very cool and pretty looking drinks and desserts. Ultimately, I decided to order a coffee drink......I chose the hot tiramisu oat latte. What was I thinking!??? I watched the employee make the beverage.. he used powdered oat (milk??), a few drips of watered down coffee and a few other drips and drops of other things. And voila! An awful hot powdery beverage!! Customer service was pretty much non-existent. As soon as we walked in, there was no greeting of any sort. No one took orders at the counter...it was strictly orders place at the kiosk. Even when handing the orders, there was no "enjoy your beverage!" I loved the E.T. theme, wall art and cup decoration. Would I return? No most likely not.

Courtney M.

Google
If you're very familiar with Boba tea, you'll know that DC is not the best city to get it. But this place is much better than some of the other spots we've tried, so long as you get 25% ice and 25% sugar. It will still be very sweet, but it won't be watered down!

Rhonda N.

Google
An amazing place with so much charm! Don't miss this gem on the wharf in DC! Tell them the Nardini's say hello!

Brittany W.

Google
we got the sakura drink and rose tea, and both were really good! we came during cherry blossom season, so the lines were really long but we still got our drinks after an okay wait time.