Kinley's Tea House

BOBA AND CASH WITHDRAWALSFinding Kinley's Tea House is like going on a treasure hunt in the desert in search of boba milk tea. Tucked away on North Mesa Street, behind its sister coffee house, lies this haven for boba connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. There is plenty of study space on the first floor and sofas to relax on upstairs. The aesthetic is nice and refreshing; definitely a great way to escape the bright summer heat to retreat into this treehouse-esque environment. Take a step back and find something on their blackboard menu. Now let me talk about the tea (not that kind of tea).The DRINKS: LIKE AN EXOTIC RAVE IN TEA FORMThai Tea: WHEN THE CRAVING DOESNT STOPWith the light amber color reflecting the El Paso sun, you get a light taste of fragrant Thai Tea. Even with my sensitive taste buds, I thought the flavor was a bit watered down to the point where you lose the heart and soul of the fragrant Thai Tea leaves and are left something like a sugary Southern sweet tea (-1 star). Maybe adding less ice or asking them to make it stronger will make this drink more satisfying. Matcha Milk Tea: THE FULL FORCE OF A MATCHA KITKAT AT THE TIP OF YOUR TASTE BUDSIf you are a lover of Matcha Kit Kat bars then congratulations, you have reached the end of your journey. One day, when my teeth can no longer chew and I can only take in liquids one sip at a time, this liquid Matcha Kit Kat will sustain my life. Until then, the Matcha Milk Tea has enough Matcha flavor to satisfy the tea drinker's soul & milky creaminess to coat your tongue like eating white chocolate. Sweet enough to satisfy a sugar craving, but with enough of the earthy Matcha to achieve a balance to maintain neutrality on your taste buds. Each sip is a clash of bittersweet Matcha, pillowy white chocolate, and the wonderful spectrum in between. The VERDICT: THE WILD SIDE OF TEA THAT YOU NEVER KNEWWhen you find teas like Dragon Pearl Jasmine and Golden Monkey, you know you are in for some unique surprises. Kinley's Tea House draws you in with their unique teas and mixed drinks (sorry, no alcohol). While the Thai Tea can satisfy a craving, I recommend asking them to make it stronger or with less ice so you can taste the fragrant milk tea & avoid something closer to Southern sweet tea. I highly recommend the Match Milk Tea for anyone who likes Matcha Kit Kat bars as this drink matches the flavor and the creamy mouthfeel & aftertaste of the cult sensation. The interior aesthetic definitely relaxes you, especially with so many different ways to sit and relax. I will definitely be back whenever I have an exotic craving for tea that cannot be satisfied anywhere else.

One of my go-to study spots due to the high tables and natural lighting. Ambiance - Shares a space with GECU which is a bit odd, but doesn't interfere with the tea house. There's normal seating as well as high tables with outlets available. Service - Workers are informative about their menu and always happy to help with decisions. They also bring the drink/food out to you.Food - Drinks and teas are good; however, their noodle bar is very subpar. Noodles were soggy and I understand that you can choose your own toppings, but the ones I picked didn't go well together at all. The egg was also disappointing and was more of a hard-boiled egg than a poached one.Overall, I would come back to here for drinks and to study, but I would never try to the noodle bar again.

Every time we've gone, I've been disappointed with their "milk teas". We went last night and was disappointed yet again I'm sorry but that was our last time. Plus, they made my drink in the plastic cup rather than "dirty" their equipment. On top of that, they use regular lids instead of the traditional plastic wrapIf you want some good boba, go to Boboba! Plus they have honeydew melon!

After weeks of hearing about the newly opened Kinley's Tea House, I finally made it there this past week and it's official...I EFFING LOVE IT! Unfortunately I wasn't able to take pictures, but I'll be back to try all the different teas and use the wi-fi to write a review or two (and waste a good hour on Facebook).You know, I don't really have an issue with GECU being inside Kinley's (to the left). I did go at night so I didn't get the full bank experience, but there was still a security guard at the front. I think I got the gist of it. It just wasn't an issue for me. Walking in with an open mind may be helpful because if you're expecting a Japanese type teahouse with pillows on the floor and petite women in kimonos giggling in the corner, you'll be a tad disappointed. KTH is modern...I mean it has a bank in it for crying out loud. Adjust your expectations accordingly.The tea was great and I love that you have the option to create you're own tea. You don't actually build it yourself or anything, but there's tons of different options for add-ons like tapioca pearls (I think that was an option...it's been a week, cut me some slack haha) and flavors like mango. Really the possibilities are endless and it gives you the freedom to find your dream tea.KTH does have a kind of hipster/modern/Google-offices-inspired feel to it. You know, bright and well equipped with outlets and college students (sprinkled with young professionals). I'm a fan. Even though the place was pretty packed, it wasn't loud. I'll be back for the tea, to lounge around and write a few Yelp reviews with the FREE wi-fi.

The atmosphere of Kinley's Teahouse is not what you'd imagine for a teahouse. It shares a building with GECU bank so the area is brightly lit, filled with corporate furniture, and feels rather cold (or maybe I was freezing because the A/C was blasting). Despite the surprise, I appreciate all the outlets for fueling my laptop and loved the few teas I've tried.Fruity drinks, bubble teas, bold teas - I love them all. Normally back in Chi City, I'd fix my weekly cravings at Joy Yee's (a must visit, fyi). In El Paso, Kinley's Teahouse is the best place for the sweet mixed tea drinks I miss with the added plus of the strong tea taste. I'm a fan. I've only tried a handful of drinks so far; all chilled. I'm used to adding lychee jelly to my cold drinks but adding aloe was an addicting new experience for me!I've been back for the Crystal Sunrise (not sure about the name.. it's the first thing on their menu) with added Aloe Vera. I also plan to revisit the jasmine milk tea here (served hot). Warning, it doesn't taste like typical milk tea (bold), but rather, had a light taste since it was made with green tea. You should give it a chance!Food at Kinley's Teahouse?? It might be a while before I actually eat here. I come with the intention of getting tea; teahouse. I never remember there's a food menu until I'm looking around the counter after I've ordered a drink.

The food is absolutely delish and definitely packing a punch. The ramen has such a good hearty flavor that you'll end up craving it all the time. My only complain would be the portions, the ramen was not filling and it's more like a snack size. It is priced a bit higher than I would've liked for what we received. Overall, I personally think it's a place worth checking out.

Young staff, rude, careless and inattentive. Not the Kinleys I grew up going to. Never again.

Some of the people working at kinleys just have horrible customer service. Ive been here a couple of times (only because its right next to utep) and my drinks have been poorly made or the servers were rude and inattentive.. Do not recommend.

Huge disappointment. Maybe since I only went for the boba milk tea rather than food, but I was sorely let down in that realm. The boba was not only cold and lifeless, I saw that they decided to keep it in this open container which they leave on the bar counter. This is also the same place where people can eat right next to if the place was packed and that seat next to the boba container was the only other place to sit. Very unsanitary. I believe it was the black milk tea I ordered and the tea itself was very plain and didn't have much of a tea flavor to it. Very watered down. Not sure who steeps the tea there, but it needs a lot of improvement. The cream added to it was done right though. Their selection of food seemed very good and I wouldn't mind coming back to give it a try. But I only had my heart set on a good boba milk tea. They had a pretty sweet deal for a buy 2 get 1 free deal of the same milk tea drink. Unfortunately, we ended up just tossing it since it just wasn't close to good. Hopefully the food can redeem this place for me.

Stopped by while in the area. Tried their pastries and teas. Pastries were dry and somewhat bland. The boba in the tea was hard.