Ding Tea Escondido — Restaurant in Escondido

I've been here three times since their soft opening on May 9th🤤 I'm STOKED that East Grove, Escondido now has a legit tea shop! Bonus for me, its across the street from the Post Office, so I get to treat myself after every drop off/pickup I make for my business! The plain jasmine green tea has been consistently strong and delicious each time I go, which is absolutely important to me. I'm not big on dairy so I stick to the plain teas with fruity flavors. They are all amazing! 🤤

If I had to be picky about one thing, I'd just suggest lowering the music since we all are living in a time where it's required to have masks on.. Having the little clover screen pad definitely helps making sure you can read back what you ordered. I ordered my jasmine tea, and said "just plain, not the milk tea", but couldn't hear when he repeated it back to me, so I skimmed the pad and missed where he put in jasmine MILK tea.. completely my fault, but he made me the regular tea really quickly! Five more people came in behind us and they did end up turning off the music, on their own, after taking a few orders, but it would have been great if it was before we ordered so I didn't feel like I was...

I love Ding Tea, but this location needs some TLC. Restrooms are not available to customers and there are dying plants greeting you as you walk inside. I love the Signature Milk Tea, but this tasted a little odd…..and not enough sweetness for 100% sweetness level. I have been to this location before, but only returned because I had a gift card.

**Update. August 2024 Restrooms are still closed for customers. Not a place where people stay to relax and socialise. I came back as I still have a gift card to use and was hoping to update in a positive way. Only one dying plant now….but the Signature Milk Tea still has a different taste to other Ding Teas. It has a slightly...

Worst experience ever. I've been to ding tea in the past which is okay. This time, my boyfriend, his friend and I came to the shop ordered 3 drinks. The staff did not ask the ice level, and this is what we get. Literally full cup of ice cubes with a little milk tea. I then asked the staff if that how they make their tea with so much ice and little tea? And asked if they can make more tea and take out some ice. they said no, if you want less ice, just ask for less ice next time. Definitely the worst customer service ever. I guess will never come back. Share tea is way better and staff are nice to customers. So I have to get my tips back because they DO NOT...