June 28, 2011
It's been quite some time since I last visited Tea Station. So long in fact that I got the name wrong while I was looking for it on Yelp to review. Tea Planet is what I typed out for some reason. Any who...
Pros:
Pretty good selection of flavors.
Chill ambiance
Quick service
Outdoor seating
Friendly crowds
Open late
Cons:
Parking sucks. (Chinatown..what do you expect)
If you hate the smell of smoke, don't sit outside... It's smoker's delight.
Did I mention Parking sucks?
Verdict:
A pretty chill place. It seems like they are always busy. I went here after dining at Kaya Sushi for some milk tea with some out-of-towners. I really liked the ambiance Everyone there (staff and customers included) seemed to have a very down-to-earth attitude. Sitting outside at night, I was able to enjoy the nice breeze coupled with the warm temperature... perfect during this time of year. They are open late too, so if you are looking for some late night tea, don't rule out this place.
Tips:
If you are struggling to find parking. Just post in one spot. People are always leaving. Nevertheless, the parking situation is a hassle.
This place doesn't close til 2 am (at least the night I was there). The crowd is pretty loud. Lots of younger people. It was a fun night. We just hung out outside had a nonalcoholic bevie and just reminisced some good times in Cali during my teen years.