Gingko Tea

At a glance Gingko Tea is like other bubble tea places on the Ave, but I think this place has a leg up since it caters to our various needs and also has some interesting selections, while not making everything from powder. They also have good choices of "add-ons". IMHO, bubble tea can be a horrid sugary experience if you go to a place where they make everything from powder. This place seems to have many good milk teas, shaken teas, and other bubble teas that are not made from powder. (My favorite is longan, which comes with some longan jelly bits in it, with added tapioka.) They also have nice different options like lavender milk tea (not always on the menu, but very good) or rose milk tea. They also serve all the standard coffee/espresso drinks, regular tea (good Chinese teas) and some fruit smoothies. The shop is spacious and have a relaxed feel, equipped with board games. They also have some Chinese munchies. While it's not as quaint as some (e.g. Shinka - which is more Japanese), this place is a good choice for stopping by to relax with a drink when you want something different for everyone. more

Gingko tea is a coffe/bubble tea/tea shop on the Ave. They offer all sorts of tea options - cold milk tea, hot milk tea, tea smoothie, real fruit milk tea smoothies.... All sorts of espresso drinks are also available, as is some unusual treats like chocolate chai (mmmm). There are also some "nibbles" available. A good place to study or talk if you want a quiet, well-lit place. more