Siyi Tea & Incense

This tea place is okay to me — would I come back? 50/50. I ordered the Camellia tea with crystal boba. To be honest, the tea tasted a little like soap to me… maybe it’s just a flavor I’m not used to. On the bright side, the staff were super friendly, and I loved the cup decor — very cute and unique!

Siyi Tea & Incense — Chinatown, NYC ★★★★☆ (4 stars) Quietly tucked into Chinatown, Siyi Tea & Incense feels like a discovery meant for those who appreciate restraint and intention. It’s a true hidden gem—easy to overlook, yet memorable once found. Ordering a matcha latte here is less about speed and more about craft. Watching it being hand-made—measured, whisked, and poured with care—turns a simple drink into a moment worth lingering over. The matcha itself is smooth and balanced, earthy without bitterness, and clearly treated with respect. The space is calm and minimal, allowing the focus to remain on the process rather than spectacle. There’s a sense of quiet concentration behind the counter, and that attentiveness carries through to the final cup. In a neighborhood defined by movement and noise, Siyi offers a brief, welcome slowdown. Final take: A thoughtfully executed tea experience that values craftsmanship over trend. Subtle, serene, and well worth seeking out.

amazing gem in china town. just walk down mott street and you'll run into it. the atmosphere is pleasant, there's a beautiful area in the back with a fountain, and the incense smells amazing. this is the only place i've see in nyc that sells camellia tea, and it tastes perfect. they also have information about their teas and products ready to access and read on the go. please come if you have the time, a perfect tea experience for any tea enthusiast. also if you like yellow tea they have that too, it was my first time hearing about it and the worker explained it to me. next time i come i'll get that (i was very excited about th camellia tea and bought that and the white incense box)

I got the hot jasmine milk tea for the cold weather, and it was absolutely perfect. The warmth brought out the delicate floral aroma, and the sweetness was just right. The texture was smooth and creamy, and the jasmine flavor lingered pleasantly without being overpowering. The staff was also friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!

A hidden gem for tea lovers! SIYI Tea & Incense is such a beautiful, unique tea experience. I tried five drinks: Twilight, Romance, Bloom, Mountain, and Emerald, and every single one was so different and well crafted. From sweet and salty Thai tea to floral lychee oolong to refreshing minty jasmine green tea, each drink has its own vibe and poetic personality. I love the thoughtful presentation, texture notes, and the poetic cards that come with every order. The vibes are calming and artsy. Definitely a spot I’d come back to again!

If you’re in Chinatown, Sìyì Tea & Incense is a must-visit gem. Known for its artisanal teas every drink is fragrant and beautifully crafted. The space is perfect for tea lovers looking for a sensory treat in a cozy setting. Make sure you try their Artisan Summer Specials! 🌺 Bloom, 🌙 Twilight, 🏔️ Mountain, 💕 Romance, 💎 Emerald 😎 SIYI Summer Fest (July - August 2025) 🌺 July 25–27: BOGO Incense Sticks + Free Selective Latte,f first 41/day & receive an extra gift box & scarf 🫖 August 1–3: Post your drink with tag #BloomFromStone @SIYINYC → Free SIYI Bracelet (5 colors) + SIYI Bottle

Such a disappointment! The shop looks nice and clean. The drink looks pretty. That’s all they are. Superficially! We ordered an emerald and a romance. The emerald supposed to have lemon juice, mint, and possibly green tea, but it tasted just like a bland, green colored lemonade. The mint was none existent, and not to mention the tea flavor. The romance was even worse. The description was nice. It’s supposed to be lychee, and rose, but the flavor was so light. The rose flavor was barely there, and lychee flavor was from the chewy stuff. More like a romance gone bad. It was such a disappointment for the prices. I’ll not be back again!

Among many interesting flavors, I had to try the whipped lychee tea, as you don't see boba shops with lychee too often. I wish I could rate this drink higher, but it's just not good enough to justify nearly $9 after tax. The sweetness is perfect, it has a consistency that's a little thin, and the taste is just alright. I'll have to try my luck elsewhere.

Saw it looked interesting outside and there was nobody here so I decided to check it out. The staff was kind and the drink was quick. The inside is cute. Theres also counter seats inside if you want to sit and enjoy your drink. No restrooms for customers. Their menu no longer have their lychee latte as per the yelp menu pics, sad I love lychee drinks. I ended up getting a peach tea latte. It was okay, pretty standard and wasnt too sweet. A simple, solid basic drinks shop with seating and cute interior.

Really good tea spot in the middle of Manhattan's Chinatown. We went on a Holiday Monday after lunch, around 1-2PM and there was no wait, which is so nice given the other tea spots in the area. The tea flavor was very robust and strong, however paired so well with the other flavors in the beverages (watermelon and lime). There were also a couple tables and seats to chill and hang out with friends, which is always so appreciated in Chinatown. Would definitely come back!

My boyfriend and I went to Siyi today because we were in the area! The drink menu is extensive but it was a bit hard to find our ideal drink since the descriptions were all in Chinese and not English! But the store manager offered to help us with our order so it was fine! My boyfriend got the oreo drink and I got the Romance (lychee rose oolong milk tea) and it was phenomenal! Although, I was allergic to nuts and they sprinkled something on top that looked exactly like peanuts, pistachio, or pecan. The store associate reassured me that there were no nuts in my drink and only fig bits. So please rest assured that the Romance only has milk-based whipped cream with bits of dried fig sprinkled on top! Other drinks do indeed have pecan or peanuts so please be careful of this before you order! Other than that, the drinks were delicious and not too sweet :) We will come back again!

They have interesting speciality drinks and a fun decor! Small space inside for actual customers bc the bar and decor takes up so much space itself. But the drinks are refreshing and the cups are holographic esk with a fun nippylid. I never know what to order whenever I come here but their recommendation usually hits the spot well.

While walking around Chinatown, a friend and I stopped at this tea shop for a quick break. We both ordered traditional hot teas, I had the jasmine green and enjoyed it. There were many of options beyond the classics, including sweet fruity teas and rich, dessert-style drinks. Korean music videos were playing on a television, which added to the atmosphere and made us feel like we were somewhere in Asia. There were a few seats inside, and it was the perfect spot to rest during our walk. The cups and tea covers were beautifully designed and gave the whole experience an authentic feel. Would definitely stop by again next time I'm in the neighborhood for a relaxing tea break.

My friends love this place and will go out of their way to get this tea. The matcha latte was good. It was saturated and perfectly creamy. They defaulted to use Lactaid. There are a few counter seats.

The owner here is honestly such a nice and lovely person! He's really passionate about his craft and you can tell that there's a lot of thought behind every part of the business - from the drinks to the decor. It's a small, aesthetic tea shop that has unique bevs that are carefully crafted, but also an incense store, so you can actually buy those items as well. I came with a friend and I personally wasn't a huge fan of most of the drinks we tried. I thought the drinks were too sweet, likely bc of the syrup flavoring. However, I will say that the one I enjoyed the most was their Romance summer drink, which is a Lychee Oolong tea with Lychee Whipped cream. Not only was the lychee flavor pretty good, but the drink itself was so pretty! I do think for the price (~$10), it's on the higher end, but the drinks are made with care. I think this spot is worth the try, but you can honestly get equally good drinks at other Chinatown boba shops.

Visited on a weekday at around 12:30 PM and there was no line. The grape slush was perfect - maybe even better than the one at Heytea. Will be back!

The staff was great and the service was solid. I really appreciated that they offered samples of new drinks and let you try ones you're curious about--that was a nice touch. There's also a cute little booth with two seats, decorated with traditional Chinese gold charms, which added a fun and cozy vibe. I ordered two drinks: the Best Lime Tea and the Coconut Lime Tea. Best Lime Tea - It was definitely fresh, with an entire lime sliced into the drink. But despite asking for less ice, it was packed with it. I couldn't really taste any tea--it mostly just tasted like ice water with lime and sugar. It wasn't what I expected, and it definitely needed a stronger tea flavor to balance it out. Coconut Lime Tea - The lime flavor completely overpowered this one too. I think it would benefit from more coconut juice or even coconut milk to create a better balance. Again, there was just too much ice. The two drinks came out to nearly $20, which felt a bit steep given the quality of the lime drinks.

A solid tea shop in a very crowded market. It's a bit out of the way from where all other main eateries and shops are. They have some very unique fruit teas and tea latte. In particular, I liked their "Mountain" and "Twilight" drinks. Also the word on the street is that they're closing soon due to the increased competition so come support your local businesses.

Heard about this place from IG and stopped by for a hot drink while I was in Chinatown! Although their bamboo oolong is probably their most famous drink, I got myself a hot osmanthus latte! The osmanthus flavors were a little more on the artificial side, BUT it did remind me of the osmanthus gelatinous cakes I have at dimsum. It defaulted to 50% sweetness which I really enjoyed because it brought out more of the floral/herbal flavors. It was well mixed with the milk - creamy but not overly rich. I love how they do samples of their new ?seasonal flavors. One of them featured my favorite dan cong oolong tea so I know they really know their teas! I loved the decor! The Chinese temple vibes and calligraphy really reminded me of the traditional Chinese watercolor paintings of flowers with poems on the side. It gave me a very calming and zen vibe that I needed. Staff were friendly.

price - $19 including tax food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 overall, such a hidden gem! i came here a couple days ago as i found out this store is closing in september and i got their jasmine latte and grape lime green tea. they were both sooooo good! the jasmine latte was definitely on the milkier side but it was still really good! i like how they also add whipped cream on top as well! the grape and lime green tea was so refreshing! you can really taste the real fruit they use in their drinks! the service was amazing! the cashier was so nice and attentive! he even remade the whipped cream part cause it had pecans on it (which im allergic to)! i thought that was really nice of him. the ambiance was so nice and chill, you can really just chill there for hours on end tbh!!!

I like the decor of the cafe which is like a temple theme! Its cool how they sell incense and bubble tea. I wish there was a good way for me to test the smell of it so i could see if i wanted some for my parents. I saw online that its pretty famous for its bamboo oolong which i never saw a boba shop or really anywhere with bamboo flavor so that caught my attention! Bamboo oolong oat milk tea - interesting that this defaults to oat milk instead of regular milk but i went with it! If you like stuff like grass jelly that has that light herbally flavor i think you will love this. I drank it happily but probably not my go to flavor just because i don't usually gravitate towards that flavor profile. It does have abit of astringency too which i think may be from the boba itself so maybe its better to get this with a different topping. 2.75/5

I went to Sìyì Tea. The interior of the tea shop was really nice -- it had a traditional tea house aesthetic. There was seating by the window as well as some chairs and tables inside. I wasn't sure what to get at first, but the staff mentioned that their tea is what they're known for. I ended up ordering Emerald and Bloom. Emerald had a mint and lime tea base, which I wasn't really a fan of. Bloom was a coconut and lime-based drink, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy that one either. Overall, the shop was beautiful, but I wasn't a fan of the drinks I tried.

Pretty good milk tea! Ordered the bamboo oolong milk tea since I've never seen that before anywhere and it was unique. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it, but as I kept drinking, it grew on me. I would love to go back and try other drinks on the menu. The shop itself and decor is super cute and aesthetic! There was only one worker there and she was nice and helpful.

Visited on a weeknight around 9pm, and it was one of the only dessert spots still open in Chinatown, so we greatly appreciated this on a cold winter night! 4/5 Oolong Osmanthus Milk Tea w/ Boba: really appreciate the owner recommend this milk tea with 50% and cold no ice. The strong tea flavor was impressively floral and fragrant! The only place this drink fell short is the boba, which was missing the satisfying QQ chew and was quite soft and mushy. 4.5/5 Mango Slush -- super fresh and tart mango flavor with the creamy milky base mixed in!

Drink 4/5 Value 3/5 Wanted to try something fragrant. Asked for the most fragrant tea and they recommended the supreme lime tea Got it with 30% sugar but still tastes a bit too sweet! It is very fragrant and yummy but not worth $10

This has been on my to try list for a while. I finally got around to trying it out, i ordered a bubble milk tea. Flavor: Very strong tea flavor which is good, bubbles tasted fresh. Service: Fine Price: WAY overpriced, came out to $9 per bubble tea. Overall: while the tea tastes good. There is no way this tea is worth the price. There are a few other better places cheaper. Won't be back to again.

Unique looking bubble tea shop in Chinatown. Got lured here because I saw some really pretty aesthetics on Instagram, reality is a different vibe. Initially when entering the door looks like one of those traditional wooden doors, and the shop itself is very small, it has a tiny counter with about 3 stools when I went. Drinks itself was ok, but nothing stood out to me. As for the cups, it's very aesthetic. I didn't get the cup I wanted because they didn't have it at the time. I wanted to aim for the one with a bunch of Chinese writing and the black top that looked similar to the teapots. Ended up with a holographic cup, which was ok. Service was fine, there were 2 guys working there but I was a bit wary because one of them dropped a cup on the floor and placed it back on the shelf. Overall it's an okay place but impression was different from what I expected considering their promotions and Instagram reels. With the number of bubble tea places, this may be a one time visit for me.

Sìyì is a new teashop located in the heart of Chinatown. Once you open the door, it will lead you to a peaceful space decorated with Chinese traditional decors and caligraphy. They specialize in both Chinese style tea and innovative fruit slushies. The names of their drinks are poetic, while the cup designs are so cute like an actual tea cup. ＊Mango Mango Family*** We fall in love with the mango coconut drink from the first sip. It is richly layered with mango chunks, mango slush, clear bubbles, coconut milk, and more. It tastes exactly like mango pomelo sago dessert (楊枝甘露). The drink is TALL and loaded with toppings!! It can easily fill up two people. ＊Romeo and Juliet** Strawberry slush plus avocado shake!? This is a mind-blowing combo that complements surprisingly well. Topped with thick cheese foam (SO GOOD), every sip is a refreshing delight. ＊Osmanthus Milk Tea The osmanthus tea base is so fragrant and floral. The whipped cream on top is creamy with a slight hint of sea salt (?). Every component is on a balance. ＊Bamboo Oolong Oat Milk Tea It is made of bamboo oolong tea, oat milk, longan honey and garnished with a piece of orange. Another classic tea option that caters to most people's taste buds. We got 30% sugar for all drinks. I think the sweetness level is about right. Their drinks are on the pricier side but you get what you pay for.

(Overall: B) - I tried their dragonfruit and passionfruit tea, which was forward in the fruit flavors and more muted in the tea. I enjoyed the fresh dragonfruit in the drink, but the passionfruit syrup was perhaps too sweet even at 50% sugar. The staff member proactively helped do a personal recommendation, which was nice of him, although I must say that watermelon drinks are usually watery and lacking in flavor that doesn't work well with tea. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Overall: +3 B Insta/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

This place is so good! The silhouette/ design of the cup is so unique, but that doesn't mean the flavor is a gimmick. Tea is freshly made and you get a choice of lactose free milk and non dairy options for free! I got the osmanthus oolong milk tea and my friend got the jasmine milk tea. Normally the drinks have less sugar and no ice, but you can adjust that. The tapioca is perfectly chewy and a great taste. Got to meet one of the co-owners and he seemed very passionate about the business which is great. Service is relatively slow because everything is made fresh by one guy haha Definitely will come back again - get a stamp card! Minimal seating inside

New boba shop in chinatown! The shop is small, but very cute. I tried a few of the drinks. I really liked the Romeo and Juliet drink except for the avocado part - the strawberry smoothie part tasted like fresh strawberries! I wasn't a fan of the bamboo oolong milk tea because it tasted too woody for me - not your typical oolong flavor. The grape slush was sweet and tasty! Next time, I want to try their jasmine milk tea~

Absolutely loved the tea here. I got the roasted oolong and you can really get that nice deep tea flavor which I always enjoy. People here are friendly and there's Chinese drama on TV if you want to watch or just hang out with friends.

I really thought I was going to discover my favorite bubble tea spot after seeing all the great reviews. Unfortunately I did not get the same great experience. I opted for the bamboo oolong oat milk tea with tapioca and 50% sugar. I got a large since I was sharing and the total came out to $10.87 after tax. Definitely the most of I've paid for bubble tea but I knew the prices coming in so I wasn't surprised. The bubbles were really soft and chewy but the milk tea fell short for me. It was on the earthy side which I don't mind but I felt like it didn't pair well with the oat milk. I also didn't get any tea taste other than the earthiness.

Post lunch on a Thursday afternoon summons my desire for bubble tea in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC. The selection of teas is very limited and certainly not my cup of tea to take an insightful interest. Unfortunately, there were no ingredients for my choice of dragon fruit and passion fruit tea thus I opt for strawberry fruit tea. I ended up with mango and passion fruit tea which was very sweet with fresh strawberry pieces embedded. It tasted MEH! I am unfazed by medicore tea. I traveled home to Queens and did not finish, but left it in my refrigerator overnight with the start of a new day to cleanse my palate like wine tasting. The server Eric automatically assumed I spoke Mandarin and aggressively with persistence speak Mandarin if I wanted dragon fruit. All Chinese people are not of the same speaking dialect for standard Chinese. Why discriminate to eliminate Cantonese Chinese speakers from Hong Kong like myself and Guangdong province? To retaliate, I projected a scathing defensive scowl look responding in English and more English dismissing Eric's obfuscate Mandarin. Furthermore, when requesting a receipt, with great utter acquiesce, Eric eventually did printed as it was great difficulty for one simple reasonable and measly request. At least Sìyì Tea & Incense have my default topping Chinese herbal grass jelly 涼粉 (loeng4 fan2, liang2 fen3) listed on their menu. The fresh strawberry pieces with Chinese herbal grass jelly 涼粉 (loeng4 fan2, liang2 fen3) were plaguing annoying as two different toppings of fruit and dessert in a drink. My drink was a staggering exorbitant $8.99! There is only one size of large to capitalize on the profit. Excessively overpriced for egregious avarice and money hungry. Flagrant malfeasance. The only uniqueness is Sìyì Tea & Incense's plastic paper cups contain a upright sprout for the straw to be placed. Seating is limited on a very low step black wooden stool (no backing) and a ledge for tables. The ornate black wooden entrance door with metal rivets resembles Nine Rivet Doors of The Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Aside from bubble tea Sìyì Tea & Incense sells limited Chinese incense. The incense did not appear enticing to the senses, but a repulsive putrid odor. Takeout menus are available for grabs. There is a loyalty card where the tenth paid drink enables a customer one free drink. Oh, hell no for a return! Bye, Felicia!

The tea drinks here are high quality and very pretty! I tried six of their drinks including their Romeo & Juliet which is a mix of strawberry slush and avocado slush. The blend of flavors really works. They also have excellent milk teas and fruit tea choices, all made with real fruits and not artificial syrups! The workers there were very knowledgeable of the drink ingredients and the relation to incense. The inside is small but very beautiful and there's a station for you to do an incense burning. I love the tie-in to culture!

I finally had time to check out @siyinyc and can't wait to come back! I'm always drawn to shops that have more traditional Chinese influence and their products and aesthetics showcase them. One of the staff, who I think could be the owner, was very kind and offered a free sample of their coconut lime drink which I would recommend! He was very patient with my friends and I and seemed to be very passionate about the store. I ended up getting their jasmine whipped cream milk tea and you can really taste the jasmine and it's fragrancy. The staff looked really focused and diligently made the drinks. I'm excited to come back to try more tea and potentially the incense too!

Cool milk tea shop with gorgeous cups! It's pretty pricey though and falls short of some of the other bubble tea chains in the area but hits the spot if you want something cold and refreshing. Just wish the drinks had a little more depth of tea flavors.

Cute bubble tea shop in the heart of Chinatown. The place is decorated with Ancient China vibes and has a few seats by the window side. I ordered the bamboo Oolong oat milk tea which was surprisingly unique and good. The drink has strong Oolong flavor as well as orange flavor from the slice of orange garnish on top. You can also taste the oat milk flavor if you like oat milk, but personally I think it would be better with whole milk for me. They also offer some light food like skewers as well as complimentary incense sticks when I picked up my order.

I love the furniture and vibe of this place as well as the drinks. I feel like this is a legit tea spot because they actually do tea without sugar for most of the tea flavors. And they can make it iced too! It was a perfectly brewed plain peach oolong tea with no sugar iced that lasted me a couple of hours in a sturdy cup. I've been back a few times and I highly recommend!

The tea here is expensiveeee but they have unique flavors and creative cups. I really enjoyed the bamboo oolong oat milk tea with cheese foam on top.

Gorgeous little boba shop with clean interior. We tried the coconut mango smoothy which was very refreshing.

I'm torn about this place. I couldn't turn down a "buddhist" temple/monastery themed tea shop with a Song dynasty predilection. The Chinese names of all the teas are quite poetic and charming - for example, the "yellow milk tea" is "dancing fire, yellow sand" in Chinese. (The muscular duck, while decidedly not in line with either Buddhist or Song dynasty mythology, is also a signature part of this shop's interesting lore). We came around the Lunar New year. They told me we would have to wait an extra 10 minutes for the bamboo oolong. When we asked one of the bobaristas what the flavor of the sample they had was, she looked to the other bobarista, who said "I don't know, it is what it is." When I asked about the flavor profile of the yellow milk tea and how it tasted like dancing fire, yellow sand, he responded, "it tastes like dancing fire, yellow sand." At first, we were bemused by his passive irritation, but as we waited we listened to 5 Chinese New Year songs (from 9. 新年乐逍遥 to at least 15. 人逢喜事精神爽） we realized that listening to New Years songs all day was psychological torture. (It definitely was more than 10 minutes). The tea itself was pretty good - my friend got the camellia, I beelined for the bamboo oolong. Re the bamboo oolong: it somehow does taste like bamboo without being woody or grassy - this is a unique flavor; I haven't seen it often. The boba was unfortunately...not good. I would enjoy the tea and then feel disappointed when a flavorless boba snuck in through the straw. (The decor is really cute though) Whether I return to find out what dancing fire, yellow sand tastes like remains to be seen.

My sister and I stumbled upon Sìyì Tea and Incense a little over a month ago and while we were initially saddened by the closing of its predecessor, Honestea, we were quickly captivated by Sìyì's quiet charm and elegance, not to mention its brass dragon head door knockers. We tried three drinks over the course of two visits and for what it's worth, some drinks are definitely better than others. The Supreme Lime Green Tea was our favorite for it was bright, fruity, and refreshing, with well-balanced tea and citrus flavors. Prices are on the higher end; just keep in mind, you're paying for fresh fruit and quality tea but also for the aesthetics and ambience. **Be sure to ask about their hidden menu!

Came here to try this new bubble tea place, and while the place itself looks nice and seems like a decent place for a short tea break with your friends, the tea itself is just...meh. The owner was pretty nice and you can tell he's very passionate about his shop, but a lot of it was just marketing, in my opinion. I got the bamboo oolong oat milk latte, it tastes like soap. I have eaten soap accidentally before, so let me assure you that is what this drink tastes like to me. Soap + oat milk. It was over $10 for one cup and obviously all the money went into the pretty cup packaging and not in the quality of the drink ingredients. The drink only had a single orange slice inside. If you wanted toppings, you'll have to cough up extra, which I opted not to do. The straw is shaped like three incense sticks, which I think is theoretically supposed to help with smelling the tea fragrance, but there was barely any tea flavor. And this was after the owner dissed another bubble tea's tea quality for being inferior to that of his shop's. If you can talk the talk, you should be able to walk the walk. Perhaps I ordered the wrong drink, but I won't be coming back to try anything else. There are so many options to try in Chinatown and this one is not one that is calling me back because it has failed to impress me on the first attempt.

Sìyì Tea & Incense in NYC offers a variety of refreshing bubble teas and traditional teas. I heard people rave about the Bamboo Oolong Oat Milk Tea. I went to try it and also try the Jasmine tea with lychee. I really liked their team drinks. Their cup is so beautiful, I ended up keeping it. The tea shop's interior is calming atmosphere, featuring Chinese traditional decor and calligraphy.

I wanted to love it, but something was just off. I had one of the teas with a cream top, and the cream top was sooo oily that it became offputting. The tea wasn't as strong either and just tasted a bit watered down. The boba was also lacking in flavor and a little too soft and mushy for my liking. Very beautiful store though!

The lion head door handles are so cool, probably one of the coolest store and all of Chinatown. There's a small seating space a bit further in with just two stools but that whole little space feels so calm. There was only one staff working so I had to wait a bit to place my order, I decided to go with the bamboo oolong oat milk tea. I like that they allow you to choose from three different cup options: a transparent, an iridescent cup and a short stubby cup with Chinese calligraphy on it. They make their milk tea similarly to Molly's tea in that they add an orange slice into the milk tea and offer coffee straws so that you can slowly enjoy the drink. I had to take it to go and the staff packed up really securely so that it wouldn't spill on the train. Never had bamboo flavored anything before so this was a first for me. The bamboo flavor was light and not overpowered by the milk tea.

I love the interior of this spot. they just recently opened in chinatown, nyc. my favorites were the bamboo oolong oat milk tea if you want something for tea. note that the tea flavor is strong. for fruity, the grape slush was refreshing. we also tried the oreo slush and it reminded me of cookies n cream and it was soooo good. the worker was super helpful in explaining the menu and recommending a drink!

I have been here twice, and I plan to visit again whenever I'm passing by. Their tea is very flavorful, and the cup designs are so beautiful. They have a lot of selections on their menu, and I plan to try them all. During my first visit, I wasn't sure what to try. I had attempted to order their rose oolong oat milk tea, but it was sold out. As an alternative, the cashier suggested I try their camellia oolong milk tea. He had said they have a similar flavor profile. The tea turned out flavorful and delicious. The second time I visited, I ordered a coconut lime milk tea. That was also delicious. I have no doubt that all their selections are most likely delicious.

What a delicious surprise was in the middle of Chinatown, walking and tired from all the photography and eating of lunch when we stumbled upon one of the yelp recommended Boba's. There was no line and maybe the three people seated with their drinks very limited counter space for seating but made my order anyways because I was thirsty and freezing outside. Ordered the oolong milk, tea, hot with light Boba and no sugar. The drink was so amazing. It was creamy and the oolong flavor was a little floral if there was a seat, I may have sat there to finish my drink and ordered another one to go, but since there was none, we just took it to go, but really really enjoy the Boba and tea here. They even give you a straw for the boba which I may not recommend because I think I burned myself a little bit however she shared that the straw was good for up to 100 C and it was printed on the label too but yeah I think I would still not recommend it. There was only one person working behind the counter and she was efficient and effective. Can't wait to come back again.

Small little bbt spot in Chinatown that I've been wanting to check out. I wanted to order the Orchid and Pomegranate drinks but both were out. I like how the menu shows both cash and credit card prices. People working there are kind. Drinks Ordered: - Bamboo Oolong Oat Milk Tea (switched oat milk with whole milk instead) - served in a iridescent cup - slight herb taste but not a bad drink overall - Grape & Lime Tea Slush - good and contains aloe but it would've been better if it was less sweet - served in iridescent cup (surprised it wasn't serve in the clear cup like the pictures online) - Watermelon & Passionfruit Tea - served in iridescent cup - EXTREMELY sweet - felt like I was drinking a watermelon jolly rancher candy in liquid form hah

Very floral and strong tea! Love the interior decor, feels like stepping into an ancient Chinese drama set. The staff was also very friendly and was willing to explain their different tea options if you have questions. Was recommended this tea shop by a friend and was pleasantly surprised by how fragrant their tea was! Ordered both the camellia oolong milk tea (this was my favorite) and the jasmine milk tea. Both were nice and floral. Why has this spot not blown up yet? Imo, it's superior to some of those other tea shop chains out there that are overhyped. And same cost if not slightly cheaper. If you want a strong tea taste that's not too sweet, opt for 0-30% sugar level. I got 30% for mine and it was sweet but not overly condensed milk level sweetness. Could see 0% also being perfect. The oolong really comes through and it's not too milky at all. Also not too floral to the point where it feels like you're drinking perfume. They have a stamp card too if you want to reap some loyalty benefits.

They have a variety of drinks to offer so whether we are in the mood for a smoothie, tea, or slush, they have it and it's delicious. Their ingredients are high quality and they are very clean. They are also always so nice and we should support our local businesses. We look forward to trying more of their creative drinks on their menu! Thank you!

with all of the new tea spots popping up around nyc, siyi has to be one of my favorites! they have an amazing selection of fruit teas, slushies, milk teas, and special series seasonally. what we ordered: - grape slushy - dragonfruit & passionfruit tea - bamboo oolong oat milk tea - osmanthus oolong milk tea the osmanthus oolong milk tea is a classic and probably my favorite! i love the nuts they add on top of the cream as a little extra touch. the bamboo oolong oat milk in a close second because the flavor is so unique (in a good way). the only thing that turned me off from coming back is the service time. it's probably because we ordered four drinks, each very aesthetically pleasing, but we waited almost 40 minutes for our entire order. we saw so many groups go in and out while we waited! although that probably won't stop me from coming back if i'm ever in the area because i truly did love the drinks.

My friend and I really enjoyed the bamboo oolong oat milk tea, especially compared to the orchid oolong milk tea. The bamboo oolong has a unique flavor that blends perfectly with the tea. The staff were very friendly and took the time to explain the different types of tea to us. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area!

featured: *bamboo oolong oat milk tea $7.99 *grape and lime green tea $8.99 *lime green tea $8.99 *romeo and juliet drinks were pretty good. love the packaging and their unique drinks. fav was the romeo and juliet, which is avocado with strawberry, so creamy and yum, who knew avocado would taste good in drinks! grape and lime green tea were also very goood and refreshing, love the good tea flavor! if your looking for a stronger tea and less sugar option, def go for the bamboo oolong oat milk tea but it was my least fav out of the 4 I got. there are a few seats indoors but it's more grab and go spot. they also sell incense if you're looking for some! staff is also very nice.

The aesthetics of this place are probably the biggest draw. For the insta, but not much else. The drink was okay, but it's so expensive. About $10 for a drink. Weird vibes from the staff member.