Physical GraffiTea

Reviews

• Amanda G.

  star star star star star 24 June 2026

  Physical GraffiTea is a true gem. I was strolling through the East Village with a massive stomach ache and desperate to feel better thought that a cup of tea could be the perfect remedy, and I was exactly right! After having one cup I knew I needed to buy more which is why I have replaced my morning coffee ritual now with "Scottish Toffee Pu-Erh" and could not feel better.
  
  I consider myself someone who can appreciate the intricacies of tea, and I mean it when I say that it does not get better than this place. I have recently started ordering directly from their website, which I highly recommend as well.

• Lily C.

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  I agree with all other fellow yelpers, this is a "hidden gem" tea place! It's a small and relaxing area to have some various type of tea. There are so many types of tea to choose from so I asked the staff workers for some preference tips. I forgot one of staff member name but he is super friendly to help every customers out. Great place to chill, relax, read a book, or casual chit chat with friend; with a touch of cookies and tea (British Afternoon tea style like). lols Cute yet colorful small pots and cups.  
  
  -Cons: there's no bathroom. no WiFi.
  - Only 3-4 tables inside.

• Fox E.

  star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

  So 80s, since both Olivia Newton John's Physical, and Graffitea in general, were 80s things. I miss the 80s. When things were pretty dangerous and pretty awesome.
  
  This is a super cute little tea shop right on St Mark's in the heart of the lovely East Village which adds to the spectacular charm of this area in a very profound and adorable way.
  
  Definitely well worth your time, look out for it, it's down the steps - it's little Subterranean below street level, a little cubicle if you will, packed with all kinds of teadeliciousness for pretty decent prices considering the neighbourhood.

• Erika V.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  This is a GEM in East Village! I come here often to read and enjoy a hot pot of tea. The staff is very knowledgeable and lets you smell all the teas before finally deciding which one you'd like. You can also get tea to go and they have a selection of little pastries to go alongside your tea. I love that they are open relatively late so I can have my own version of a "party night out" with a good book and a cup of tea in hand. Just writing this review makes me want to come back tomorrow.

• Grace Y.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  I came here with a few friends after going inside Tea Drunk and realizing that it was a lot more formal and pricey than we expected and we were looking for a casual place to have a pot of tea. We chose the decaf sencha and were originally going to get the large pot, but the man working there said that the medium would probably be enough for us. The tea was unfortunately not very good and tasted very bitter. There also did not seem to be enough room in the brewing basket for the tea leaves to expand. There is also no bathroom here which I don't understand! The man working there was very nice though, and my boyfriend enjoyed his blueberry kombucha.