The Tea Farm Café

Teafarm has always been like my second home. The employees there are super kind, and it’s great when they take time out of their day to talk to you even though they have so many other things to do: cashiering, cleaning, bussing, making food/​tea, etc. Honestly, I wasn’t much of a tea fan until I came here.
At first, my favorite tea was the Lychee Black. It has a natural sweetness to it that made it easy for me to join the world of tea. Surprisingly, it’s the only fruit tea that I like though, haha. Afterwards, I’ve started to try all the other teas. And if you get yourself a Lavendar Latte, it is AMAZING! Rose Puerh is another favorite, too. (I could talk about tea for hours, so i’m going to stop myself here)
The sandwiches are delicious. The PBLT is to die for– but that might be because I’m a huge croissant addict? lol. Also, the fondue is amazing. You don’t think you’re getting a lot, but three bowls of ice cream is really filling. I can never finish even when I go with 2 – 3 other friends. It’s delicious though! Definitely try the Earl Grey ice cream. All the ice cream is made in house, but the earl grey is hands down the best! BEST!
Definitely go visit if you ever have the chance (in other words, when it reopens lol).

When I pulled up desserts in the area, Unilocal guided me here. I am so glad midnightmacaroons wanted to try it out. We decided to get the ice-​cream platter for $ 25. This comes with 5 heartshape ice creams in 3 flavors. Chocolate, vanilla and my favorite green tea. The chocolate fondue set also comes with marshmallows and brownies. We had a blast watching the chocolate harden within seconds.
We chose the tea that they suggested was kid friendly: white peach. My daughter and I liked the sweet peach and blossom flavor.
It’s a great place to pull out your laptop and get some work done.
I would like to try some of their sandwiches next.

If it’s your cup of tea (no pun intended), you can literally get a cup of tea in the daytime or as late in the night as you want! However, I think I’ll just come back here for their cute little heart-​shaped ice creams. I like coming here for the ice cream fondue, just because there’s not a lot of places that has it. I have a hate/​love thing with the marketing they do for their ice cream… it’s so simple to make, but yet so clever since no one has thought of it. I’m sure I was drawn into Tea Farm Café just by this amusing thought of dipping hearts into chocolate… with your boyfriend… or friends… as I did for this time hahahaah…
We got 3 sets of flavored ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, and green tea. They were 5 pieces each and we also got 4 marshmallows with brownies (~6 pieces?). I tried to provide an accurate count, but it’s been too long so it might not be lol. I’m not sure if they still have a Unilocal check-​in deal, but for us it was $ 25 for the fondue and it came with a free pot of tea.
I really like the interior and ambience of this café. It’s perfect to talk, catch up, and have some quality time with your favorite people. But I do notice a lot of people come here to study, so I try not to be too loud while talking. The music in the background is just at the right level to cover up any chatter and to also provide a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.
Great service provided, even though there’s always one person working the register and serving. I give props to him as there were times in the night that the café got super busy. A line was forming, but we still got our tea refilled and fondue ready on our table within a reasonable amount of time. When our flame went out, we didn’t even have to wait that long for him to relight it! I think parking is free in puck’s alley after a certain time. Will be back for more fondue!

I had a Tea Farm Café phase and went two times in one week. Actually, it was two times in 5 days. And since I am allergic to caffeine (which is the #1 ingredient in tea)…you’re probably thinking: why would someone like me EVER go somewhere like Tea Farm Café?!
Three simple words, my friends: ICE. CREAM. FONDUE. I like to think of it as a simple equation: ice cream + fondue = love. It really is that simple. They have a set for $ 25, which comes with the chocolate fondue pot, brownie/​marshmallow plate, and 3 plates of 5 ice cream hearts (chocolate, vanilla, and green tea). You can also do a la carte fondue and get fruits (strawberries and bananas), ice cream flavors you want instead of the pre-​set ones, and even bacon.
I heard through the Unilocalvine that they make their tea ice creams from actual tea, so I did not want to chance it with the green tea ice cream hearts. Even though their website and signs in the store are adamant about no substitutions on the fondue set, I asked about getting a sub for the green tea ice cream because of my allergy to caffeine. The guy at the counter (who, by the way, was operating the Café as a one-​man show and was AWESOME at it) said I could get a substitute ice cream flavor if I wanted! At the time, I was with a friend who wanted to get the green tea ice cream, but its good to know for future trips that I can switch out the tea-​based ice creams if I want to.
Within a few minutes of ordering our set, the one-​man Tea Farm wonder brought out our set! Everything was so cute, we didn’t know where to start. Word of advice: start with the ice cream! Its super frozen at first but once it starts melting, it will be really hard to dip in the fondue. It will slip off your fork and taint the wonder chocolate fondue goodness. My favorite was the chocolate ice cream, but really if you dip something in melted chocolate you really can’t go wrong!
The two times I went were weeknights (Thursday and Monday), both around 7:45/8pm. The café was not crowded both times I went, and there is also free parking in Pucks Alley at this time!
So even if tea is not your thing, don’t be scared away by Tea Farm Café. Try the ice cream fondue and your life will be changed!
TL;DR — great service, free parking on weeknights, and ICE CREAM FONDUE!

I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while now & I’m really glad I did! Tea Farm is in the same area as curry house, San Lorenzo bikini’s & Nijiya market. We decided to go with the famous fondue & a pot of tea. There were so many teas to choose from! We ended up choosing the mango black tea which the employee, Leysen, recommend after he heard our preferences. He also shared with us that the teas did not have any artificial flavors.
For the ice cream fondue & a pot of tea our total came to about $ 32. I really enjoyed the homemade ice cream hearts (vanilla, chocolate & green tea) & the marshmallows & brownie pieces. At first I thought the ice cream was going to be too hard to eat but we waited a few minutes to get our perfect shot of our food & it was amazing!
Service here is amazing! Leysen didn’t rush us & checked up on us throughout our catch up time. We were able to get more hot water to enjoy with our tea & he even offered us a to go cup when we were getting ready to leave.
I will try to come back soon to try their sandwiches & try more teas!

For starters, parking really sucks in this area. Especially if you go during the day.
They have a great selection of tea. Lots of different tea leaves to choose from and you can smell them all. I really like that you can do this. It’s a whole experience from beginning to end. My friends and I tried a white peach tea. Really good!
What they’re probably most know for is their Ice Cream Fondue, which is completely over priced. Don’t get me wrong, I really like the concept. It’s cute, fun, tasty, and makes for a pretty IG pic but it is way too expensive. I think it was about $ 20 for what was pretty much just ice cream shaped as hearts and melted chocolate. If it’s pay day and you’ve got a little money to splurge, by all means this is a great place for dessert. But, if you’re ballin’ on a budget like me then this probably wouldn’t be a regular thing.

Such a cute place for studying, girls day out, or even a date night!
I really wanted to like their chocolate fondue set… But for at $ 25 for a basic set of icecream hearts, marshmallows, and brownies… Without the strawberries or the bacon… It’s not really worth it. Our icecream hearts were too icy and the chocolate were a bit burnt on the bottom. I completely understand the busyness of the place but the table had leftover icecream droppings.
Overall their coconut black tea is out of this world and I don’t even like coconut. It has a tropical fruity taste. Their strawberry black tea is yummy as well. And they refill your pots with hot water! Two people can split a pot. ($ 7) Definitely will go back but just for tea.

Fun fact: The Tea Farm opened its doors on a Valentine’s Day. Must be why I’m in love!
They have an incredible tea selection, delicious and creative desserts, and it’s very easy to access with its own validated parking in Puck’s Alley.
Lately they’ve started hosting special reservation-​only theme parties, with themes such as «Lolita Fashion» or «Masquerade». These were so fun to attend, not just for the tea and food, but for the group games, contests and atmosphere.
The ice cream fondue is probably my favourite thing here! I split it with friends, but– not gonna lie– I’d horde all the earl grey ice cream hearts for myself if I could. The earl grey ice cream is a home made Tea Farm exclusive flavour, and it’s the bomb. Worth the trip just for that.

The weather lately has been so hot, I wasn’t sure iced tea would be enough to cool down.
I entered the Tea Farm Café and found the classical music, airy lighting and friendly young lady behind the counter, a welcome respite from the heat. I enjoyed a Green Tea Frappé and she suggested the Earl Grey Ice-​Cream. The ice-​cream was heavenly, with an earthy and lemony condensed milk sweetness to it.
I will be back for some of the other interesting food items on the menu and try some of the other tea flavors. Great atmosphere for cooling down.

I decided to have a girls day here for my birthday. If you love high quality tea, cute ice cream, and excellent fondue, then this is the place for you. We had the vanilla green tea and chocolate black tea, which I both enjoyed.
While it was nice, the tables was very impractical. The tables were very tiny, circular, and the tea pot, chocolate, and other things took up most of the space. If you have a group of more than 3 or 4 people, I suggest going somewhere else. It was very crowded for my group of 6 people and we could barely try everything in fear of something dropping off the table.

Decided it would be fun to have a girls night here because I was dying to try the Ice Cream Fondue that I constantly saw on my Instagram feed.
The ice cream fondue set cost $ 25 and comes with 3 flavors of ice cream hearts (green tea, vanilla, and chocolate) marshmallows and brownies. BUT if you check in with your handy dandy Unilocal app, you also get the earl grey tea ice cream hearts for free!
I was definitely pleased with our girls night out. The Tea Farm is a great place to come and hangout.

[Location & Parking]
The tea farm is located in Puck’s Alley, with the entrance facing S. King Street. Parking is located in the back with the parking entrance on University Ave. in between The Greek Corner and A Place to Eat. Parking is free on Sunday and after 7pm. If not, they validate for 1 free hour.
[Interior & Ambience]
Inside, the furnishings are simplistic, minimal, and modern. The walls are white to highlight their cute wall decals. Near their register they have shelves of tea leaves that you can smell to help you with your tea selection (warning there are over 20 different types of teas, I spent 20 mins trying to decide what tea I wanted).
There aren’t many tables there and the tables are small. They seat a max of four chairs. There’s a couch that you can sit on in the back of the café. Therefore I don’t recommend coming here with a group larger than 4 people.
I really like how they play classical music. It creates a nice serene atmosphere and it allows you to relax and enjoy your cup of tea. Therefore, this is not the place talk loudly and gossip. I think it’d be a good place to come and study.
[Service]
Although there was only one person working, the service was really fast. I never had to wait more than 5 mins for my order.
[Food]
I came here with my girlfriends for their ice cream fondue set ($ 25). It came with 4 different flavors (green tea, vanilla, chocolate, earl grey tea) of heart shaped ice cream, marshmallows, brownies, and of course the chocolate fondue.
I also ordered the pomegranate green tea. It had a nice hint of pomegranate but it wasn’t too overpowering because I could taste the green tea. Another great tip is that you can always ask for hot water so you can enjoy your tea longer.
[Overall]
Great place to come with your girlfriends or date for dessert. It’s also a great place to study with a huge selection of different types of teas. Come after 7pm so you can park for free :)

Love this place! We ordered the Ice Cream Fondue which is what they are known for. Went with my grandpa, aunts and cousins and we all had so much fun just enjoying our dessert while talking story. For me, it was just awesome seeing my grandpa and aunts experience this for the first time and liking it. It was a nice chill spot and the place was clean. The service was really good too!

My mission tonight was two-fold…Study and Eat, not necessarily in that order. I’ve been to Tea Farm a handful of times but never to study, so I figure why not give it a shot tonight. I had the place all to myself and decided to set myself up on the only couch they have. There are numerous tables available but I wanted to be comfy.
The décor is aesthetically pleasing. Cute displays of the different types of teas as well as tea cups/​pots. The chalkboard menus are an added touch. A bookcase full of interesting book selections is located in the back. Overall, very clean and minimal.
Food: I ordered the Basil pepperoni pizza, which was absolutely amazing. Flavorful and the perfect size for me. If you like larger portions, you may need to order a soup or salad as well (think personal size pizza.)
The man working there recommended I try the Apple Cinnamon Lemonade as I’m not the biggest tea fan. Yes, I’m aware I’m at the TEA Farm;-) It’s basically an apple cider and was delightful.
Dessert: I ordered the Mocha Ice Cream Cake. It reminded me of the Bubbies Triple/​Multiple Orgasm/​Organism (they kept changing the name to be more PG.) While it doesn’t quite live up to Bubbies, I’d call it the step-​brother, still good!
Parking: They validate if you come during the day. If you come in the evening, its free parking.
Wifi: 2 hrs with purchase.
Restroom: I’ve never used it, you need a key to access so I assume it’s somewhere outside.
Bottom line: Mission accomplished! This place offers decent food, and the environment is great for studying/​working/​etc. They play classical music to help calm/​relax you so you can stay focused on your task at hand.
**There are 3 notebooks at the bottom of the coffee table in the back that customers can draw or leave notes in. So be sure to leave your mark before departing.

Looking for a nice cup of tea? Looking for a «sweet treat» after dinner? Looking for a cool hang out with friends? Looking for a quiet and relaxing atmosphere? Then, go and check out… The Tea Farm Café in Moiiliili.
It is located on South King street adjacent to Puck’s Alley on University. Parking can be a pain… there are limited stalls in the lot behind Puck’s Alley. The café will validate for and hour only. After you park in the lot, walk through Nijiya Market and the café will be a few doors down on the left.
Once you walk in, you immediately, feel «relaxed.» The atmosphere will put you in a trance. The lights were dimmed and the music was subtle. I loved being there, especially after having dinner at a busy restaurant.
This café offers a huge variety of teas that are nicely displayed in pretty glass jars on open shelves. Guest are invited to open each jar to smell the aroma of the teas they are interested in trying. I love this concept! Once you are done exploring, just go up to the counter and order your selection of tea. The tea is served in a cute glass fancy teapot along with a glass teacup with a heart indention at the bottom. So, cute. I tried the English Breakfast tea. It was very delicious and relaxing to «sip» with good company. My husband tried a peach black tea. He said it was delish!
Sandwiches, soups and desserts are also on the menu at this café. I didn’t get to try the sandwiches or soups, but definitely will be back for this. I did try dessert here. It was «sinfully amaZin!»
My friend (Cheryl G.) ordered the ice cream fondue for our party. It came with the following: vanilla, chocolate and green tea heart shaped ice cream cut outs (5 pieces each); marshmallows, brownie bits and our course the star attraction… a mini pot of melted chocolate. The ice cream was creamy and yummy (we heard its homemade). I was a bit disappointed with the brownies. It was dry, crumbly, and not appetizing. Brownies are hard to mess up? Anyway, I did enjoy eating this with good friends. Thank you, Cheryl G. Having ice cream fondue is fun if you are with good friends.
If you are into“High Tea,” come to this café. Call ahead of time to find out when they offer tea time.

I have ended up at the The Tea Farm Café more times than I’d like to finish work. Open to 10 pm, with free WiFi, generally not noisy, clean and well lit, plus free parking – The Tea Farm Café is on my list of places to go when work piles up.
Check out the tea display where you can see and smell the different teas or tell the Owner what you like and he’ll make a recommendation. They have Teas from different regions and carry an extensive variety of Green, Black, Oolong, White, Flavored, and Herbal Teas. Get a full pot, which will come in a glass pot with tiny cups to share, or they also have single servings. For snacks, the Queso Dip with Kettle Chips is a good salty option or for a sweet treat, they have cheesecakes and baked goods.
Sit, sip, relax and catch up with a friend, or work on your laptop till they close at 10 pm.

The pot of tea is clear and you can see the herbs you picked brewing in it! It’s so nice and hot!
This area is a bit small, and so are the tables.
Some people study here, but the internet connection lags quite a bit so I don’t know how they study! I would usually study here late at night before they close with my classmates or friends. They tend to run out of their warm sandwiches if you come a hour or two before closing.
My friend and I got some tea and the green tea mochi that is heart shaped! I like how the little clear classes of tea have a heart shape in the bottom too! It’s so cute. The green tea mochi is more on the firm and hard side because they have to refrigerate their ice cream mochis.
We got the white peach tea. The aroma was lovely & if you pour hot water in the scent was lost.): Overall it’s busy and meant for tea time!

I don’t know how I even came upon it, but while I was scrolling through Instagram, I saw it and I fell in love. It was the prettiest picture of an ice cream fondue set: a pot of melted chocolate surrounded by bowls of the cutest ice cream hearts in vanilla, chocolate, and green tea. I was smitten. I thought about it all the time. I told my sister about it one afternoon and like me, she was instantly swept off her feet (it must be in our genes). Love makes you do crazy things and so that afternoon we packed up 5 children, including 2 month old twins, and headed to the Tea Farm Café in Puck’s Alley.
The café is clean, cute and relaxing. A sofa in the back was the perfect place for our party to enjoy our fondue party. When I checked in using my Unilocal app, I also got a free pot of tea! Score! With over 80 teas to choose from, it might take you awhile. We wanted something low in caffeine so I picked a white peach tea. It was divine and the scent was beautiful.
The ice cream fondue came with 15 pieces of ice cream hearts, assorted brownies and marshmallows, and chocolate for dipping. You also have the option to build your own fondue set by adding more of any existing items or other items like strawberries, bananas or bacon. The $ 25 set was just right for us and the kids loved it. I’m not going to lie, it did get a little bit messy so if you bring children, bring some wet wipes to make your life easier… and cleaner.
The service was excellent. Our server was the nicest and really left me with a great impression. We all look forward to returning for this super fun treat and also trying their S’mores set.

Got together with a couple friends for someone’s birthday, & this was exactly the right atmosphere! Super cute & cozy interior with a bright & modern feel, accompanied by a nice selection of teas & desserts. The gal who assisted us (cashier, prep & server) was very nice, & all of the food/​tea was presented well. We loved the fondue set, which included the melted chocolate for dipping, 5 heart-​shaped «ice cream cubes» each of vanilla, green tea & chocolate ice cream, and some little brownie bits & marshmallows. We all agreed that the brownies were WAY too sweet, but we finished them all, so I guess it wasn’t that bad. O:-) We also added-​on strawberries & bacon (can’t say no to bacon!), & ordered a pot of matcha green tea to balance out all the sugar.
The bill was just over $ 40 (would’ve been $ 35 if I’d used my check-​in promo, doh!), which seems a little pricey at first… but everything really was VERY CUTE, & our fondue could’ve easily fed 4 people, so overall, it was totally worth it. I should also note that we stayed over 2 hours – & probably couldn’t stayed much longer – and this was just for dessert… so it’s really like a kissaten in Japan, where you’re paying for the «real estate» as much as the food.

T he ice cream fondue was really delicious, we ate it so fast.
E verything we had tasted good, but we didn’t try any tea… I know… we should have.
A nother great item was the lavender lemonade… super tasty… I would get that again.
F our of us fit around one of the small tables inside… there were a few people eating.
A well lit restaurant is always a plus, and this café would be a great place to read.
R esiding in Puck’s Alley, parking for this establishment is around the corner and up.
M any of the patrons in the café were drinking tea… they even do take out orders.
C ourteous and quick, the man working plated and brought our food right away.
A comment my wife made to me…‘can we come back for high tea’?
F eatured food like sandwiches and soups would be great next time as well.
E verything about this visit was fun… I will have to come back during the day!