Hi Tea

Jonathan Collard de Beaufort

2024-03

2024: Had to come back and edit my review for an update — place is still fantastic with excellent drinks and fast service!!2022: Great place! I came here for the first time and ordered a large brown sugar boba, as seen in the picture below — 10/10 would order again :) They also have a diverse boba menu with unique flavors that I look forward to trying.

madi christiansen

2023-05

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J. Kim

2023-09

Yammy bubble tea with good location near SU campus! You can experience a variety of beverage from classic boba to fruit tea.Or you can customize your own milk tea by selecting your tea variation, milk foam or toppings.This shop even supplies dessert including macaron, cakes or mochi.

Lindsey Dodge

2020-05

I love going places and getting taro milk tea; their tea had a good flavor but I think the powder wasn’t mixed well or something because there was chunks in the drink. It’s sad because otherwise I would’ve loved it, but I had to pick out the chunks. Other than that, such a cute little place. The desserts looked delicious, wish I had tried one, but maybe next time

sgstargold123

2023-05

Had lunch at Hi Tea because I was craving fried rice and soup. The duck leg is so good and the fried rice is packed with cubes of roast pork, eggs, and vegetables. It one of the better fried rice I’ve had in a while! The soup has tons of wontons, some shrimps and bok choy topped with sesame seeds. Another great dish! I’ve had their classic boba tea a month before and it’s also great! Just because this is a tea place, doesn’t mean they don’t have great lunches/dinners! Definitely 5/5

Canh Tran

2020-05

Good Asian dessert shop. Has everything you want at one place. Savory food, sweet pastries, and bubble tea all in one. Very impressed with this place coming from NYC.

Alyssa Yam

2023-05

Hi Tea has to be my favorite bubble tea shop in Syracuse! I visited the shop a few weeks ago with a friend, and we absolutely loved the atmosphere and the drinks. I will definitely come back again!

Shivam Joshi

2024-01

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Infiredkitty7 _ARMY

2023-06

The staff are very kind and hard working. Their tea is simply delicious, you can taste the richness of the tea. They also have a variety of different options to choose from. Beyond tea, they also have several meals you can order. I've personally not done so, but the food looks simply divine. It's a great environment to study or simply hang out in. Bring your friends. Highly recommend for college students or just about anyone.

J P

2023-10

Wayyy too slow with preparing delivery and pickup orders on-time.Twice as long to make a bubble tea as it does most restaurants to make multiple orders of food.Bathroom looks like it hasn't been cleaned in 6 years.

Olivia Scheibel

2020-05

Update: Thank you for rehoming the fish! I have updated my review to 5 stars to reflect the great tea, snacks, employees and environment. This is definitely the best place for tea in upstate/western NY!Original 1 star Review: I feel compelled to write this review after my recent visit to Feng Cha. I have been going regularly for a while and always have a great time. The staff is fantastic and the tea is the best in Syracuse. However, this past weekend I noticed a beta fish being housed in an incredibly undersized “bowl” (see attached photo).I am sure that the owners are just unaware but the condition in which they are keeping this fish is cruel. According to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, beta fish should be housed in a “5-gallon glass or plastic tank or larger” with a low-flow filter and temperature control. Again, I am sure that the owners are just uniformed as they probably purchased a product marketed as a habitat for beta fish, however beta fish specific products are notoriously too small and not properly filtered. Kept in the current condition the water quality will be difficult or impossible to maintain and toxins can build up leading to immunosuppression and other diseases.Again, I really enjoy the service and quality of Feng Cha but I hate to see an animal needlessly suffering. I am posting this review in hopes that the owners see it and either rehome the fish or create an appropriate habitat for it at which point I will gladly change my review to a well-deserved 5 stars. It is important to remember that fish are sentient and should not be used as decoration with no consideration to their well-being. I encourage the owners to look into the bevy of information on proper beta fish care available online. When the beta fish is cared for humanely and compassionately customers will be able to admire the beauty of the fish in a way that is respectful to the animal.

Derriah

2023-11

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Arman Lorz

2023-06

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I got the Rose Petal Milk Tea…DeliciousFriendlyAccesibleGreat pricesAwesome variety

James Clementi

2022-05

This is by far the best Bubble Tea spot in the area. Their milk teas taste great and their milk foams are decadent! I recently had a fresh lemon black tea and it was such an excellent idea to keep the fresh lemon slices in the tea, as it gave the tapioca an amazing depth. Their cakes are also delicious and a great price for the portion! I can't wait to try their food next!

Monyrath Buntoun

2020-05

The cakes and the drinks are very good, plus the decoration is also super cute! I was so excited to see Happy from Fairy Tail, Totoro, Pusheen, Molang, and more~

Khangle Fashion

2019-05

Me and my wife love coming here . Best bubble tea in Syracuse area so far. Near by downtown. Price is a bit higher than other place but WORTH IT. Make sure to try SEA SALT MILK FOAM! Andddd their PEKING DUCK HAMBURGER

camille j

2023-11

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Katie Cooke

2022-05

I love this place! The shop is very cute and relaxing. I've been happy with every drink I've had. The workers always give helpful suggestions and answer any questions. This is probably the best boba/bubble tea shop around the Syracuse area.

Miranda Libby

2023-05

The best boba I’ve ever had! I have tried dozens of tea shops but none even come close to Hi Tea! The shop itself is adorable and a fun place to hangout.

Elizabeth Eyre

2023-09

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September Gutierrez

2023-09

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Apurva Reddy

2023-05

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i ng

2022-05

Best bubble tea near SU. It's definitely pricey, but most things on Marshall street are. I love their real taro bubble latte and their jasmine jelly honey tea. If you don't like your drinks too sweet you can ask for less sugar. For their food, try their duck burger and tea eggs. The former is worth the price and the latter is a great savory side dish for just a dollar.Their other food aren't bad, but the quality is not consistent and you don't get much for for the price.

Sarah Hu

2021-05

I had their duck noodles today and they were amazing! I've grown up eating duck and this did not disappoint. Not to mention, the portion size was HUGE and could definitely feed at least 2-3 people. Great value, great flavor, and great business owners—could not ask for more!

Ara Pradhan

2022-05

This place is a very comfy and cute place to have a drink with a friend and they have a bunch of options. I ordered the real taro milk tea with boba and it tasted very good, the sweetness was perfect for my taste. The boba itself was chewy and fresh (where usually if you visit most places later in the day you will get hard boba but this place was fine). This place seems to be shortstaffed however and the workers were very busy running around and making drinks.

Allison Chhay

2023-05

AMAZING bubble tea!!! I love the real taro milk tea, it’s not too sweet and not powdery or neon purple like other stores. In Syracuse this is my go to for the drinks n cute seating area

Xero Requiem

2023-05

When I was at the university years ago I used to stop here for lunch a couple times a week. I’m glad they’ve remained open and the stuff they make is still good. I’ve only tried a few things on the menu, since I tend to like to find what I like and get it repeatedly, but I’ve never had a bad meal or drink from here and the staff is always nice.

nic

2020-05

the drinks are lovely and the tapioca bubbles are some of the best i’ve ever had in terms of sweetness and texture! i usually opt out of the bubbles but these were delicious. the atmosphere is very cute and comfy. the drinks took a bit long to be made though, and the entire store smells quite strongly of durian, but you get used to it pretty quickly. other than that, the drinks were delicious and refreshing.

Juhee Son

2023-05

Their price is different than the menu. I complained about this, and I heard that the Asian male cashier was saying “holly shit” behind of me and just asked me if I wanted to get refund. He also said the price on the menu hasn’t been updated, but I see here same review written a year ago that they charged differently. They want to earn students penny to make money and open one more store next. Also please have a AC in the store, it’s too hot in summer and worry about the food hygiene.

Alexandra Grove

2022-05

Cute shop and very nice staff. The boba has the perfect QQ texture and brown sugar flavor. The tea is delicious and I can't wait to try more stuff on their menu!