Christy Y.
Yelp
I stopped by Lemomo Tea on a Thursday around 7 PM. It's a new bubble tea shop on Bayard Street in Chinatown, and as soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the smell of lemon tea--which was really nice. The shop itself is pretty small, with just a couple of seats by the window, so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go spot.
However, the staff didn't make much of an impression. There was a man sitting by the cashier on his phone the whole time. No greeting, no interaction. The only time we heard from a staff was when another staff called out our number for us to pick up our drinks. It felt a bit impersonal, especially for a brand-new shop.
I ordered at the kiosk, which was quick and easy. I got the Coconut Lemon Tea and the Oiran Maojian Jasmine Lemon Tea.
The Coconut Lemon Tea was super refreshing for a hot day. It was sweet with a nice hint of lime, which added a little tang. I just wish it had more of a citrus kick. The cup was a decent size, but I felt like there was way more ice than drink. Also, I couldn't taste much tea--I was left wondering if there was any in there at all.
The Oiran Maojian Jasmine Lemon Tea was interesting, but not for me. I went with this instead of the HK-style lemon black tea because it was late, and I didn't want to be kept up by the caffeine. It tasted overly artificial and had a strong, perfumey flavor. It's part of their "Classic Perfume Lemon Tea Series," but it wasn't something I'd order again.
I'd go back to try the Coconut Lemon Tea again, maybe with less sugar, or give their Wampi Lemon Tea or HK-style Handcrafted Lemon Black Tea a try. Hopefully next time the staff will be a bit more engaging!