heytea (East Village 2nd Ave)
Influencer Reviews1
Joshua Weissman
About
Hay Tea is recognized for its innovative fruit drinks topped with cheese foam, bringing a new wave of tea culture to the United States. The shop is part of a growing trend of specialty tea houses, focusing on unique textures and balanced sweetness.
The Visit
Hay Tea impresses with its signature fruit drinks featuring cheese foam, offering a refreshing and balanced flavor profile. The reviewer enjoys the intense grape flavor and appreciates the sugar level, though the jelly component is less favored. While not the top contender, Hay Tea stands out for its creativity and quality, earning a solid score and setting a high bar for the tea competition.
What They Ate
Quotes
"Starting with Hay Tea, known for fruit drinks with cheese foam."
"Did you taste the cheese foam on top? Oh, that's good. That was unexpected."
"The flavor's nice. It's really nice, intensely grape flavored."
"I'm going to give this one an 8 out of 10. But I don't like the jelly, so I'm going to have to knock that down to a 7 out of 10."
Our Reflection
Hay Tea brings a playful twist to the tea scene, with cheese foam and fruit flavors that surprise and delight. The reviewer’s reaction to the cheese foam is one of pleasant surprise, and the balance of sweetness is noted as a strength. While the jelly divides opinion, the overall experience is positive, showing that Hay Tea isn’t afraid to innovate. It’s a memorable stop that leaves a strong impression, even if it doesn’t take the top spot.
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