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Chia Latte was very flavorful one of the best, very savory with the hint of spice I love. I would rate it as one my top most enjoyable hot drinks. I ordered a large, it was one of the more pricey teas in comparison but within range. Served in a ceramic cup, thank you. I would have loved to sip just a little bit more.
Service was on point with the timeliness . There were 2 employees working, a bit busy after I received my order. I believe customer service is key a simple smile a sharing of product line would add a more personal touch. I did let them know It was my first time and only then, I learned they blend their teas.
Goldfish Tea just look up and around the decor is spectacular the ceiling art is amazing It drew me inside. There is seating as you enter, it opens up with plenty of seating in the back. A bit dark, tables, sofa type (hard) bench seating, some pillows a few soft chairs a bit worn.
Suggestion! Layout not ideal could use a paid college intern or two to redesign the layout to create a more relaxed refresh look to compliment the Art and unique seating. Increase business and draw a wider crowd to Royal Oak Tea connoisseurs for meet ups!
It was not on my agenda to stop for tea, however I had some time before my dinner and had been passing by this tea house for about a year. If it wasn't for a suggestion to try I may not have come in.
The facade could use a refreshed look also! The windows open the opportunity to capture the crowd as they pass by. It will increase business .
It's very popular with a young trendy college crowd, some groups tend to be very loud. This distract from the atmosphere of a calm relaxing moment I would expect.
However a few Royal Oak interns can make a difference maybe some Shoji screens, linseed...
Read moreMy family and I wanted a small dessert after or dinner at the nearby Iron Horse Restaurant in Royal Oak. The Goldfish Tea Cafe is a short walk, allowing the Iron Horse's excellent meal to settle. The Goldfish Tea Cafe would not be out of place in a trendy Berkeley, CA, neighborhood. There is a wonderful selection of loose leaf tea, as well as Chinese and Japanese teapots and accessories. Customers place their orders at the counter, and then pick them up when they're ready, à la Starbucks. There were plenty of tables, including a table perfect for board or card games. My husband ordered bubble tea (his first), and I had a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie, which was crisper than I like, but still delicious. There were other pastries, but I'm diabetic, and I know I shouldn't have eaten the cookie. If I'm going to eat something "forbidden," I'm going to enjoy it! There were also restrooms, which I didn't visit, so I don't know if they were clean or not. The overall vibe was very friendly: there were some couple's, a young family, a game-playing group of three, etc. Lastly, as we were leaving, one of the employees was filling a bucket to mop the floor. This was a very clean...
Read moreThis is the best boba I have had in Michigan. The boba are perfectly chewy: not overcooked to where it's overly soft or falling apart, or tough like it's been sitting out for too long. There is also a nice sweetness to the boba. Also, I loved their "penguin tea", a mix of milk tea and black tea so that it's a little stronger tea flavor than regular milk tea. At some point I would also like to try the "grasshopper tea" which is a mix of jasmine green tea with milk tea, although it will be difficult for me to order anything besides the penguin because it was so perfect.
They do have lots of stuff on the menu besides milk tea, but I haven't tried any of it yet. Lots sounded good though.
This will definitely be a regular stop when we are in the...
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