Initial Tea

467 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn
(347) 240-4648

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Spicy Salmon Rice Ball
Honeydew Milk Shake
Taiyaki Waffle
Tuna Rice Ball
Passion Fruit
Strawberry
Takoyaki
Tapioca
Classic

Menu

Waffle
Bubble Waffle
Taiyaki Waffle

Rice Balls
Karaage (Chicken) Rice Ball
Kani Rice Ball
Comes with mayo.
Shrimp Tempura Rice Ball
Salmon Rice Ball
Cooked. Comes with mayo.
Spam Rice Ball
Comes with mayo.
Spicy Mayo
Plum Rice Ball
Tuna Rice Ball
Cooked. Comes with mayo.
Corned Beef with Egg Rice Ball

Hot Milk Tea
Premium Milk Tea
16 oz.
Match Milk Tea
16 oz.
Taro Milk Tea
16 oz.
Coconut Milk Tea
16 oz.
Almond Milk Tea
16 oz.
Rose Milk Tea
16 oz.

Cold Milk Tea
Premium Milk Tea
Taro Milk Tea
Match Milk Tea
Coconut Milk Tea
Almond Milk Tea
Rose Milk Tea

Fresh Fruit Tea
Passion Fruit Tea
Cold.
Mango Tea
Cold.
Grapefruit Tea
Cold.
Peach Tea
Strawberry Tea
Cold.
Lychee Tea
Cold.

Latte
Strawberry Matcha Pearl Latte
Cold 16 oz.
Matcha Pearl Latte
Cold 16 oz.
Brown Sugar Peal Latte
Cold 16 oz.

Slush
Pineapple Slush
Cold.
Green apple Slush
Cold.
Mango Slush
Cold.
Strawberry Slush
Cold.
Lychee Slush
Cold.
Passion Fruit Slush
Cold.
Peach Slush
Cold.

Milkshake
Chocolate Milkshake
Cold 16 oz.
Vanilla Milkshake
Cold 16 oz.
Strawberry Milkshake
Cold 16 oz.
Green Tea Milkshake
Cold 16 oz.

Ice Cream
1 Scoop Ice Cream
2 Scoop Ice Cream

Crepe Cake
Green Tea Crepe Cake
Taro Crepe Cake
Mango Crepe Cake
Brown Sugar Bubble Crepe Cake

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Recent Reviews

We absolutely love Initial Tea on Dekalb — it’s one of those rare neighborhood spots that gets everything right. The tea is clearly fresh-brewed (not powdery or overly sweet), and the boba always has that perfect chewy texture. I especially appreciate that they adjust sweetness per order, so drinks taste balanced and intentional.

What really sets this place apart is that it’s not just a boba shop — the food is genuinely good. The onigiri, bubble waffles,...
February 2026
Vegan-friendly boba tea!- most boba shops will give you “non-dairy” creamer (that stuff still has milk in it) even if you opt for plant-based milk, but Initial Tea gives you what you ask for. Love this place!!
July 2025
Cookie and cream boba is delicious, the pearls are even flavorful. The chicken with the tonkatsu sauce is also delightful, it’s crispy and the sauce has plenty of flavor. Perfect for a light meal with a friend, especially if you are on a budget.
September 2024

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Initial Tea

467 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
(347) 240-4648