Popular tea/bubble tea shop to open up in Astoria

Bubble tea fans in Astoria will have something to look forward to in the new year, as Tea and Milk will open up a permanent shop in the neighborhood sometime in January.

Patrons check out the menu at the Tea and Milk stand at a flea market.

The owners of Tea and Milk have sold their tea and bubble tea at a couple of flea markets in Long Island City and Astoria for the past year (Kaufman Astoria Studios’ flea market and LIC Flea and Flood), building up a customer base before taking the plunge and investing in their own store front.

The company has a philosophy of healthy tea — each beverage is brewed right in front of you, as opposed to going the popular route and using the faster method of making tea with a powder mix.

Tea and Milk will open up their shop somewhere on 34th Avenuee in the Kaufman Arts District, though the exact location has yet to be revealed.

The shop will celebrate with a soft opening sometime in January (check out their Facebook page for updates), when they will serve tea, coffee and pastries.

With warmer weather, Tea and Milk will have a larger grand opening and will expand their menu. Stay posted and get excited!