Tea’s Talk is a new joint that just recently opened its doors to the public for a soft opening, which basically allows the owners to quietly open a few weeks early to test the waters in a city swarmed with boba and tea cafes. It’s tucked away in the plaza on the intersection of Duarte Road and 6th Street, right near Macky’s Noodle House and Jim’s Burgers. I recently visited Tea’s Talk and had a relatively positive experience.

Upon entering the cafe, I immediately noticed the spaciousness of the setting; the new setup really took advantage of the huge space. Also, Tea’s Talk is decked out in brand new furniture and very modern decor, establishing a contemporary feel to the place.

Because I was the only customer at the time I went in, the ambience was a bit awkward, especially with the dozens of empty tables—but hopefully, that could change soon, as Tea’s Talk gains in popularity!

As of now, the menus are just paper packets stapled together and it does not have business cards yet, but those should probably arrive before the grand opening coming in a couple weeks. I ordered a generic half-sweetened honey black tea half-sweet, like I always do at new cafes, to test the quality of one of the most basic drinks. The drink was definitely sweeter than most others’ half-sweet teas, but the overall taste was pretty good! As for presentation, I love Tea’s Talk’s bendy straw. This seems like such a little insignificant detail, but I really appreciate its effort to add a little something different.

On my second visit, I saw a couple of students inside and a party of 13 elderlies entering the joint for some afternoon tea, so this place attracts many different types of people. But in my opinion, Tea’s Talk is definitely more geared toward students with its convenient location near AHS, free wifi, and modern pop music—all appealing aspects for the younger population. It’s perfect for studying or simply chatting with friends. You should definitely check it out during the soft opening, or watch out for the grand opening to receive the full experience, as everything will be prepared by then. I’m sure Tea’s Talk will gain some momentum in the coming weeks as more and more people go and spread the word about it opening!