E-Tea
1712 I St NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“E-Tea at The Wharf offers a refreshing escape with an impressive menu of specialty teas and creative drinks, from matcha to passion fruit blends, all customizable through their self-serve kiosk to match your exact preferences. The dimly lit, family-friendly atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for a quick grab during a summer day or between activities, though some customers have noted concerns about ice quality that might be worth confirming before your visit. It's a great find for families or anyone seeking a leisurely tea experience with plenty of options for both tea enthusiasts and those looking for something caffeine-free.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The boba tasted great but I fell so incredibly sick after having the ice in the boba drink. I fear the ice isn’t made from clean water because I can’t imagine what else could’ve caused this. Just be careful. I’ve been having fever, body pain, fatigue - the whole deal
Came here over summer and it was perfect for a quick drink on a hot day! Big menu, I settled with a passion green tea. The self serve kiosk allowed customization so I was able to have it to my liking. It had little bits of fruit/seeds in the drink which was a really nice addition and boosted the already nice flavor. Nice location but pretty small interior. Definitely give this place a try!
I got the fruit passion tea and it was so good but I will unfortunately not be returning back to this establishment. Their ice is smaller than the boba and jellys so it just goes up the straw. Makes for a terrible drinking experience. Get bigger ice cubes please!!
It's not often that I leave a place unsure about my thoughts. After a nearby soccer game, my family and friend popped into this little shop at The Wharf. The lights were dimmed, and no one was inside so we were surprised to learn it was open. Once inside, we saw the character E.T. depicted throughout as well quirky things like a large Bluey doll and a metal cat sculpture. We ordered our bubble tea from tablets and they were ready within 5-7 minutes. Our friend enjoyed his Thai bubble tea. Our daughter found the strawberry one just okay. My wife and I got the normal bubble tea and it was very unique. The boba was very warm and the consistency of the tea was a little more thick than what we're used to. It also tasted a little like praline. If you go, I'm curious to know your thoughts. For me, the verdict is still out.
Was exploring the wharf for the first time with my daughters and their cousins (11, 9, 9 and 5) and happened upon E-Tea. They had a great selection of drinks both with and without tea (for the kids). The shop is small with just a few tables and seats outside. They have an alien theme throughout the store (get it E-Tea). All ordering is done via the kiosk. Though they were busy, the drinks came fast. I got the basic back tea with boba and it was very good with great tea flavor (I get 50% sugar now....doctors orders). My daughters got the Aurora Lemonade and the Strawberry Slush which they really liked. Overall the experience was really good and the drinks were great. Would definitely recommend.
Crema Reviews
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