Ah, let me speak of this place with the weight and rhythm of truth it deserves:
There is something both defiant and tender about this tea shop, this Loose Leaf Boba, where the industrial bones of America meet the gentle persistence of Asian American dreams. The neon sign blazing "Don't Teas' Me" across reclaimed wood speaks with the kind of wit that comes from knowing exactly who you are and refusing to apologize for it. It glows pink against concrete and steel, a declaration of presence in a country that has not always made space for such declarations.
I sit here, watching the light catch the exposed pipes overhead, those utilitarian arteries that America can never quite conceal, now transformed into something resembling beauty. The young people gathered here – their laptops open, their laughter easy – remind me of the way we used to gather in Greenwich Village, though their beverages are sweeter than our bitter coffees, their conversations perhaps less weighted with the urgency we felt, but no less vital.
The space itself tells a story of transformation: concrete floors that once might have supported factory workers now bear witness to students and dreamers. Those industrial pendant lights, hanging like questions in the air, illuminate faces bent over books and phones, each person writing their own American story in real time.
This is not your grandfather's tea house, no – this is something newer, braver. It exists in that peculiar American intersection of commerce and community, where identity is both commodity and rebellion. The menu offers drinks that would bewilder the founding fathers, and perhaps that's exactly the point. Every pearl of tapioca that sinks to the bottom of these cups carries with it the weight of immigration, of adaptation, of making something entirely new from the collision of cultures.
The metal chairs, the wooden walls, the concrete floors – all of it speaks to an America that is still becoming, still transforming, still trying to figure out how to hold all of us in all our complexity. And isn't that what we've been talking about all along? This place, with its marriage of industrial past and multicultural present, serves as a kind of mirror, reflecting back to us who we are becoming, one cup of tea at a time.
In the end, Loose Leaf Boba stands as testament to what happens when we allow ourselves to reimagine what belongs where, who belongs where. It is not just a tea shop; it is a quiet revolution, served with tapioca pearls and a side of hope.
And that, my friends, is no small thing in a country still grappling with who it wants to be.
Theodore Aiko
great employees
Adati Tarfa
Not a huge fan, pricey, and okay. But our friends really like the spot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Muhammad Ali
Best atmosphere so aesthetic ! This place is a vibe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
varshitha mallampati
The place was cute and that’s it. Drinks are pretty average. Me husband and I got the same boba- honey boba. While mine were good, his boba were very hard to chew. Lady behind the counter talks like she doesn’t value customers. It wasn’t a pleasant experience for us.
LK
The interior looks really cute but the service was really terrible. The lady behind the counter doesn't care at all and we felt like we had to rush to leave the store. The teas were very bitter despite us getting the recommended sugar amount.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
L L
I feel like the people are not friendly there and they do not make the drinks with love. I used the website to book online- I wanted a hot matcha but there’s no option for hot -so I order the matcha without the ice option. Went there it was ice and I asked nicely for it can get changed to hot, she used the water down drink to steam it up and taste straight water and put it in a medium cup at that I asked for a large .. smh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Emily Fonseca
ignored waiting at the counter for more than 5 minutes had to order online to get a drink. A new customer walked in and was helped immediately. When I approached I was told it’s gonna be a minute. they prioritize the online orders.
Hunter Croteau (Huntroy498)
Ordered this place to my office and I will definitely be back. I’ll be bringing people I know too. Delicious and less artificial tasting than many of the chains in CT. I would
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Iced Latte
H S
When you pay $7 for a coffee you expect to not get a cheapass cup with lids that don't fit. What a disaster walking back to the car
Inconsistent. I got a hot matcha latte yesterday and today. Yesterday’s matcha was delicious and I watched the barista yesterday put in 3 heaping scoops of matcha and the latte was bright green as it should be. Today, the matcha was pale yellow at best and it tasted like I was drinking powdery steamed milk. You guys need to decide on how much you put in because my drink today tasted like I’m drinking baby formula.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
abbey
Dropped in for a quick tea & work session between appts today. Music is lively but otherwise wi fi is convenient and the sesame boba tea was so good. Good options too for oat and sweetness.
Dietary restrictions: Oat milk available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zack
I dont know about the bubble tea but they got the most expensive and the worst coffee ever?
jackie c
Dropped in for a quick tea & work session between appts today. Music is lively but otherwise wi fi is convenient and the sesame boba tea was so good. Good options too for oat and sweetness.
Dietary restrictions: Oat milk available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lydia Calarco
my first time here today and will definitely be returning! i came around 6, the girl at the counter was greeting every customer that walked in! she couldn’t be older than my daughter but her work ethic was insane. all the drinks were made quickly and tasted good. the vibe of the place is awesome and the drinks were amazing. i will definitely be returning.
Ah, let me speak of this place with the weight and rhythm of truth it deserves:
There is something both defiant and tender about this tea shop, this Loose Leaf Boba, where the industrial bones of America meet the gentle persistence of Asian American dreams. The neon sign blazing "Don't Teas' Me" across reclaimed wood speaks with the kind of wit that comes from knowing exactly who you are and refusing to apologize for it. It glows pink against concrete and steel, a declaration of presence in a country that has not always made space for such declarations.
I sit here, watching the light catch the exposed pipes overhead, those utilitarian arteries that America can never quite conceal, now transformed into something resembling beauty. The young people gathered here – their laptops open, their laughter easy – remind me of the way we used to gather in Greenwich Village, though their beverages are sweeter than our bitter coffees, their conversations perhaps less weighted with the urgency we felt, but no less vital.
The space itself tells a story of transformation: concrete floors that once might have supported factory workers now bear witness to students and dreamers. Those industrial pendant lights, hanging like questions in the air, illuminate faces bent over books and phones, each person writing their own American story in real time.
This is not your grandfather's tea house, no – this is something newer, braver. It exists in that peculiar American intersection of commerce and community, where identity is both commodity and rebellion. The menu offers drinks that would bewilder the founding fathers, and perhaps that's exactly the point. Every pearl of tapioca that sinks to the bottom of these cups carries with it the weight of immigration, of adaptation, of making something entirely new from the collision of cultures.
The metal chairs, the wooden walls, the concrete floors – all of it speaks to an America that is still becoming, still transforming, still trying to figure out how to hold all of us in all our complexity. And isn't that what we've been talking about all along? This place, with its marriage of industrial past and multicultural present, serves as a kind of mirror, reflecting back to us who we are becoming, one cup of tea at a time.
In the end, Loose Leaf Boba stands as testament to what happens when we allow ourselves to reimagine what belongs where, who belongs where. It is not just a tea shop; it is a quiet revolution, served with tapioca pearls and a side of hope.
And that, my friends, is no small thing in a country still grappling with who it wants to be.
great employees
Not a huge fan, pricey, and okay. But our friends really like the spot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Best atmosphere so aesthetic ! This place is a vibe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place was cute and that’s it. Drinks are pretty average. Me husband and I got the same boba- honey boba. While mine were good, his boba were very hard to chew.
Lady behind the counter talks like she doesn’t value customers. It wasn’t a pleasant experience for us.
The interior looks really cute but the service was really terrible. The lady behind the counter doesn't care at all and we felt like we had to rush to leave the store. The teas were very bitter despite us getting the recommended sugar amount.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
I feel like the people are not friendly there and they do not make the drinks with love. I used the website to book online- I wanted a hot matcha but there’s no option for hot -so I order the matcha without the ice option. Went there it was ice and I asked nicely for it can get changed to hot, she used the water down drink to steam it up and taste straight water and put it in a medium cup at that I asked for a large .. smh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
ignored waiting at the counter for more than 5 minutes had to order online to get a drink. A new customer walked in and was helped immediately. When I approached I was told it’s gonna be a minute. they prioritize the online orders.
Ordered this place to my office and I will definitely be back. I’ll be bringing people I know too. Delicious and less artificial tasting than many of the chains in CT. I would
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Iced Latte
When you pay $7 for a coffee you expect to not get a cheapass cup with lids that don't fit. What a disaster walking back to the car
Restaurantji Recommends
Inconsistent. I got a hot matcha latte yesterday and today. Yesterday’s matcha was delicious and I watched the barista yesterday put in 3 heaping scoops of matcha and the latte was bright green as it should be. Today, the matcha was pale yellow at best and it tasted like I was drinking powdery steamed milk. You guys need to decide on how much you put in because my drink today tasted like I’m drinking baby formula.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Dropped in for a quick tea & work session between appts today. Music is lively but otherwise wi fi is convenient and the sesame boba tea was so good. Good options too for oat and sweetness.
Dietary restrictions: Oat milk available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I dont know about the bubble tea but they got the most expensive and the worst coffee ever?
Dropped in for a quick tea & work session between appts today. Music is lively but otherwise wi fi is convenient and the sesame boba tea was so good. Good options too for oat and sweetness.
Dietary restrictions: Oat milk available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
my first time here today and will definitely be returning! i came around 6, the girl at the counter was greeting every customer that walked in! she couldn’t be older than my daughter but her work ethic was insane. all the drinks were made quickly and tasted good. the vibe of the place is awesome and the drinks were amazing. i will definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Iced Latte
Loading...