Teaism Dupont Circle

Teaism I love you! It feels great to walk into a tea spot that not only values tea (great and artisan collection to visit for a unique tea fix) but everything that comes with it. The ambiance is amazing, there is great light coming in from the tall windows on the lower floor, and a good antique windows on the upper floor. The building itself has a visible worn in history that feels comforting and lived in. It's a great place to study because wifi is provided and the seating is comfortable. Great for a hang out and prolonged stay when the eating and drinking selection is so great, its really a place you can come and order something new every time you come. I highly encourage taking in small bites so you can revisit the menu in a new way every time you visit. The food is so good. Its an American-Japanese fusion that interprets food in a new and interesting way. Seasoned miso mayo, pan Asian flavors (Korean included), bento box presentation, and delicious Hungarian pastry is some of my favorite details that can be found on the menu. Main dishes are warm, comforting, filling, and varied! Do not skimp on their drinks there is such a wide variety that ranges to tangy fruity to creamy and complex, see a Yuzu Butterfly Tea to their custom blend of rich spicy Chai. When you sit down dining, I love receiving my food on their unique dishware and ceramics. If you are there for a quick stop, the open kitchen and open small gifts in the front pair so well with what they offer permanently. Its well curated, comfortable, true to natural materials, and warm!

I really want to like this place, cuz it's so cute and so close to the DuPont Circle metro station! And plus i love the concept. I came here with some coworkers on a cold day, so I got their chicken udon. My coworkers got their salmon & chicken bento boxes. My udon--one star. The taste of mushroom was way too overpowering, i couldn't taste anything in the soup because of the mushrooms! The chicken pieces were tender, but that's really about it. The udon was definitely overcooked and treading into the mushy category. My coworkers enjoyed their bento boxes and commented that the sweet potato was a nice touch. Their meat (chicken and salmon) were a bit bland, but well cooked. I also had their creme brulee, which was quite yummy. Hence the 3 stars instead of one. The wait was very long when we were there for lunch, and they don't provide you with spoons (for the soup and creme brulee) unless you ask specifically for it. The bags, chopsticks, and forks are by the counter and you should grab your own. (But why not put the spoons there, too??)

Teaism Dupont has been one of my favorite spots for years! While I used to get their classic bubble tea (a fantastic choice), I decided to try one of their brews to change things up.The restaurant itself is a gorgeous and provides great indoor/outdoor seating. I was able to enjoy a Iced Darjeeling Tea on a Thursday afternoon in September and had a lovely time soaking in the sun with my refreshing drink. The tea was flavorful and paired well with the crystalized sugar I added in.The service was top notch with my cashier explaining all the types of tea they offered, its origin, and a bit of history on how it is brewed. So kind and welcoming! Great spot for work from home days or to catch up with a friend.I am excited to try their menu items on my next visit!

The tea and other beverages are all very tasty. The Boba tea was not too sweet and had very delicious tasting jasmine Boba. The food was ready very quickly and tasted delicious. convenient location near Dupont Circle. It is always pretty busy inside just FYI.

Very tasty, refreshing drink. I tried their butterfly yuzu iced tea and it was sweet and delicious. The server helpfully walked me through the options and gave recommendations. The store itself is peaceful with lots of seating and jazz music playing. I'd love to try out their scones and other food options next time!

We stopped in this tea house after a morning spent at the O Museum. You order at a kiosk or the counter and wait until your number is called. There is some seating against the wall and more up a flight of stairs.I ordered okonomiyaki (cabbage pancake) with a fried egg and chicken sausage. My companions ordered another okonomiyaki pancake and the other ordered salmon ochazuke- Japanese rice & tea soup made with Hojicha green tea.My pancake was as large as the plate, but warm and crisp and the cabbage was tender, with flavorful sauces on top. I did not like the sausage. My friend loved the ochazuke - the salmon was perfect and the hot tea was the wonderful flavoring. There is a great tea selection- although I chose a boba - which was only one flavor - black tea although I did enjoy the chewy boba. I also would like to try the oat cookies they are well known for -- next time I guess.We enjoyed the food very much. I did not like the setup at all where you have to ascend steep stairs holding your heavy food-laden tray to the upper level of seating. I also did not like that the bathroom was almost in the kitchen and that mops and cleaning supplies are almost on the grill.

Such a cool tea spot!! I've never been to Japan but if this is the vibes I get. They also sell food, which smelled amazing. The boba was fresh and the tea was perfection. Loved it!

A lovely spot near the Phillips Museum ~ a wonderful selection of teas and more. I highly recommend!

I stopped by one day after dinner, and the inside was really quite charming. Felt like I was in some random hole in the wall, only to later find out that they have a couple location across DC. Still a really charming location!I got a milk tea with boba, and it was great. It had a really strong tea flavor, with a perfect balance of creamy milk. The pearls were maybe a bit softer than I would like, but still surprisingly good. Definitely on the sweeter side, and I don't think they offer sweetness adjustments (?), so I would very much treat it as a dessert, rather than a refreshing drink or snack. Still, was yummy!I also saw they had some special for a tea cake, so I got one of those as well. Also super sweet, but overall good crumb and was yummy too.Would highly recommend if you want to grab some boba!

Love the menu and tea selections at the Dupont branch of Teaism. Service was great. Outside there is plenty of seating. The inside layout leaves a lot to be desired. It's really loud upstairs as the clean up kitchen upstairs does not have a door separating it from the dining room. If you can manage the noise from the clean up kitchen, then the place is a gem. Food is fresh and wonderful. Love the Bento box selections.