Four New York Coffee and Tea Stops Including Té Company

Compare coffeehouse seating, Taiwanese tea flights, and tablet ordering across four Manhattan stops.

Compare the four stops.
Starbucks · 125 St Marks Pl
3.6 (333)
Mon – Sun, 05:00 – 21:00
125 St Marks Pl

At this Alphabet City coffeehouse, espresso and tea sit alongside breakfast bites and lunch options. The spacious layout favors a convenient stop, while service reports vary. Custom orders may receive patient attention, but waits can be lengthy and finished drinks may go unannounced on the counter.

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Té Company
5.0 (78)
Tue – Thu, 12:00 – 18:00; Fri, 12:00 – 21:00; Sat, 11:00 – 21:00; Sun, 11:00 – 18:00
314 E 9th St

Taiwanese oolong anchors this serene, intimate East Village tearoom. Table side tea flights offer a way to compare the selection, with pineapple linzers and savory scallion pork biscuits available alongside. The emphasis stays on tea profiles and steeping service. The tearoom is closed on Mondays.

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Befine Cha 百分茶
4.8 (293)
Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:00
67 Bayard St

Order at entrance tablets or the cashier in this Chinatown tea house, then follow the wait on an overhead screen. Bamboo oolong fruit tea and hand pounded rice mochi milk tea define the signatures. Staff can explain options, though oat milk can overshadow jasmine notes.

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Starbucks · 425 Lexington Ave
4.0 (324)
Mon – Sun, 05:00 – 21:00
425 Lexington Ave

Window seating and power outlets distinguish this bright cafe near Grand Central. Espresso drinks come with breakfast, lunch, and pastry options, making it a practical stop around the station. A restroom is available with a purchase, a condition to keep in mind before relying on it.

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