Tealuxe

excellent tea, sweet olivander’s type vibe, knowledgeable helpful staff, wide variety. good gateway shop for tea obsession.

A whimsical place to have some tea with a friend. There’s a great tea selection but unfortunately very limited seating.

Tealuxe creates a delightful respite in Harvard Square for the beleaguered tea-​drinker in a part of town dominated by coffee!
This intimate, dark shop almost feels like a visit to Diagon Alley, from Harry Potter, with tea toys along one wall and what looks like an antique tea chest along the wall behind the counter holding their large selection of loose-​leaf teas. Whether for a quick cup at one of their handful of tables, or to stock up on loose-​leaf tea for home, this space hit the spot for me.
The variety of teas is wide, and unlike a David’s Tea Co. or Teavana, the menu is dominated by high-​quality teas that showcase variants on greens, whites, blacks, chais, and herbals, rather than cinnamon mocha holiday raspberry chocolate flavored «teas.» I especially like their broad selection of chais, which are so often overly sweet or bland at coffee shops. I didn’t even know there were so many to possibly try!
The only hold-​up is that service can be a little slow, especially if someone is deciding on and ordering loose-​leaf tea to go (they invite you to look at, smell, and ask questions about all the teas, which is lovely if you are that buyer!)
So, overall, I highly recommend swinging through when you are not in a hurry to take a break over a nice cup of tea!

I rolled into Tealuxe after four years of living in Cambridge, deciding to finally try it. Cool vibe in the place, and I really was hoping I’d like it.
I tried their coconut black tea, with added boba, along with their peach bubble tea. Neither was particularly great, and I was surprised that they didn’t have almond milk (I’m lactose intolerant). For the price, their coconut-​flavored tea tasted a bit too much like topsoil. Will stick to Boston Tea Stop.

This is my favorite tea place in Boston. They have a wide variation of Tea and also some bubble tea. Very cozy & antique decoration, somewhat feels like I’m in a Harry Potter movie.
Today I tried Ice Chai Bubble Tea and it’s great! A bit sweet without being too sweet, and strong Chai taste.
Loving it!

I don’t really like tea, but this place gets a 5 star because the girl working here was so passionate about the whole tea endeavor. Prices are fair and the selection is grand. Good vibe. I dig it.

I am excited about all the different variety and types of teas, but their boba is sometimes a bit too soft. Their matcha milkshakes are great though (but expensive).

Tealuxe has a huge selection of unique flavored teas. The place is very cozy and the décor is unique (slightly antique/​hipster). Seating is very limited but a nice study spot when it’s not busy. You can choose to have it in a personal tea pot (comes with a hourglass timer to steep your tea) which is great if you plan to stay for a while.
Flavors I’ve tried:
Kir royale (mango, apple, currant, cranberry, hibiscus) — contains chunks of each fruit and has a stronger hint of cranberry.
Red berry oolong — my personal favorite, clean sweet and strong berry flavor.
Crème de la grey — very sweet, smooth, caramel flavored. Perfect dessert drink.
White peach tea — clean strong peach flavor.
I would recommend this place for tea lovers or anyone looking for an alternative to typical cafes.

Best matcha green tea with soy milk and boba I’ve had! Staff very nice and my drink came out right away. Never disappointed, however just a warning this drink came out to be $ 6, usually I pay $ 3-​$ 4 for boba tea, but it was so worth it.

Wow I am so happy I came into this cute little place! Loved the vibe, but even more so, I LOVED the tea! I left about 30 minutes later with 5 different types of teas and $ 40 poorer.
I got so lucky bc they were having a promotion for a free 50 grams with a purchase of 200 grams! I was already at 210 grams before I found out about the promotion so it was such a lucky break for me I bought the Victorian rose, blue flower earl grey, lavender earl grey, Moroccan mint, and jasmine pearls! Seriously, I cannot wait to brew myself a trillion cups with these bad boys and then order some more from their online store hehehehe. Please come to Texas!

When you walk into Tealuxe, you’re immediately met with beautiful aromas of tealeaves. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. A perfect place to stop for tea on the go. Cozy atmosphere on a bustling street. I recommend their bubble tea!

My office is freezing, the AC is always turned up for some reason… so the only way I can survive is by drinking copious amounts of tea all day long. Of course, such a high tea demand needs to met, and that’s where Tealuxe comes in!
Things I like:
* In Harvard Square, very convenient to get to
* Good selection of loose leaf teas, and I get to smell them all before I buy!
* Some teaware and accessories too — great for a last minute gift!
* Cookies!
* Buying local makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside :-]
Bottom line: Keep up the good work, I’ll be back!

I am visiting form out of town. I was looking for a nice Tea House to go to.
However, the service was poor, and the staff was rude.
I will find another Tea House to go to.

I was wandering around Harvard Square on a Sunday when I came here for the first and only time. I was in need of caffeine, because I was out reunited with some of my best friends the night prior, and whiskey. Much whiskey.
I ordered the strawberry bubble tea with soy milk. I dealt with two women at the counter — one was a sweetheart and the other was a big ol’ grump. The former totally had to overcompensate with friendliness for the latter, but she succeeded.
I was a little disappointed in my bubble tea. The tapioca was not chewy, but was crumbly. It was not overly sweet, though, which I liked. The strawberry flavoring was not overwhelming either. The space is full of cool displays and dark wood. I wouldn’t plan on meeting a group here or studying for extended periods of time because it is small with only a few tables. It’s definitely a to-​go spot when it’s busy. There is also no restroom — the nearest one is on the top floor of The Coop across the street.

Solid little tea shop. Tight and bustling.
Split a large pot of chai and watched people walk by. The tea was fine and warming, and they had several kinds of chai.
Counter folk were friendly and there seems to be a solid selection of different kinds of tea.
A bit of mixed décor, but perhaps that is more authentic (not trying too hard to be rustic).
they have a basic selection of cups and tea pots available for purchase.
There are many chain stores around the square, so it is nice to sip a cup of tea in a shop with character.

I’ll keep this one pretty simple.
The line was nearly out the door this Saturday afternoon. The queue went pretty quick. In that time, I was able to enjoy the simple and rustic atmosphere of the café. Everything is pretty dark and distressed, but in an awesome, classic look. The cashiers were super friendly, and quick with my order. Prices are awesome. I got the hot raspberry green tea. Perfectly steeped and not too sweet (though I added a packet of cane sugar to my taste). I quite enjoyed my time relaxing at the window seating.
Would return, and probably will!

I love Tealuxe! The space is so fantastic. It feels like you’re in Ollivander’s wand shop. The tea selection is amazing, and the staff is always friendly.
I like coming here and studying at the little tables. Highly recommend!

You’re open at 10 on a weeknight. Score!
After dinner I wanted an herbal tea so Josh and I walked over to Tealuxe. We ordered a chamomile medley tea and it was just beautiful. The chamomile and the mint was so fresh tasting. Tasted like I just picked the chamomile and mint from an herb garden and made a tea out of them. It was very very good.
Customer service was awesome. I was admiring the swoofles at the register. Basically Dutch waffle cookies that were either French vanilla or caramel filled. The employee at the register offered me one on the house, which was awfully sweet!
Great tea and swoofles. Go here for tea if you’re in Harvard Square :)

Masala Chai, heart warming delicious. This place has such a great appeal that it makes me genuinely happy to have my tea there. Great prices and the Teatenders definitely know their stuff. I can tell they get a lot of business from tea lovers who just want to refill their loose tea supply, I became one. Worth checking out.

Bubble tea at Tealuxe – what a mistake! We were sadly disappointed at the lack of traditional bubble tea flavors here but because we were craving bubble tea, I eventually opted for the iced vanilla jasmine bubble tea. Sounds lovely, but tasted like chemicals. At least the boba itself was chewy and soft.
Service: The ambiance and service was great. Walking in, you are greeted with the soothing welcoming scent of spice and tea. The loose tea options to-​go or steeped in a tea pot to enjoy in store are numerous and creative. Cute gift items, loose tea, and tea pots also for sale. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable.
Seating: Very limited seating. We were fortunate enough to snag a seat at one of the bars that looks out the window into Harvard Square. But it didn’t look like most everyone else was about to budge soon.
Parking: Yeah good luck with that. We kids in Boston just walk everywhere: D
Will I be back? Absolutely! I most definitely would love to try some of the unique hot teas Tealuxe offers. I will curb my bubble tea lust to places that actually offer good bubble tea. Lesson learned!

I had a craving for bubble tea and was glad to see this place offers it, albeit to a limited selection of the daily iced teas and hot teas. Wouldn’t it be great if they could add milk and tapioca to the other list of black teas, particularly if they make it fresh to order?
The tea is on the pricier end, $ 5 for bubble tea whereas other places are $ 3-​$ 4. But they claim to make it with loose leaf tea and you can definitely taste the subtle flavors of the vanilla black tea. A big plus is that the bubbles taste fresh (not the chunky, rubber kind you get at other places that have left their tapioca sitting for awhile).

This is about the worst bubble tea I have ever had. What a mistake. There were no classic boba tea flavors so I went with the one that seemed least offensive. It tasted horrible, the boba balls were horrible and it was over $ 5. I didn’t even finish it it tasted so bad. It tasted like cough syrup!
No bathroom for customers here!

I love finding new tea places and I’m go glad I fell upon Tealuxe. While walking around Harvard Square I saw signs on the door and window advertising their huge selection of teas.
Once I entered into Tealuxe I was in tea heaven! They had all sorts of teas from black, green, herbal, oolong, flavored, and decaf. The teas could be made hot or cold for your enjoyment per your request or you can purchase loose tea leaves by grams to enjoy at home. Tealuxe also had a big supply of tea infusers, tea pots/​cups, and thermos. I bought a monkey tea infuser and am currently enjoying one of their green teas everyday.
The small café has limited seating. It is a great place to study since no loud music is being blasted and with very limited talking, it provides a zen environment.
I would highly recommend anyone who is a tea fanatic or knows of someone who is to stop by!

Visited Boston with my cousin for vacation and we decided to come by to visit Harvard in Cambridge. Since we were on vacation, we ended up eating out a lot and you cannot imagine how happy we were to stumble upon a tea shop to help settle our overly-​full stomachs.
Upon stepping into the tea shop, it felt like I was stepping into a apothecary store based off the layout and impression the shop gave off. Instead of ancient herbal remedies like in the olden days, this tea shop sold a variety of different teas (based off ounces). Looking at their menu, they categorized different teas so as to make it easier for clients – rare, extremely rare, exotic, etc.
Being that I am a huge fan of green tea (due to the antioxidants it provides), I decided to go with the day’s daily brew posted above the cashier — ICED RASPBERRY GREEN TEA (a soothing green tea blend with ripened raspberries and pink rose petals). It was certainly refreshing; however, I was hoping for a stronger green tea flavor. Instead, it felt like I was drinking ice-​water with a hint of green tea, raspberries, and rose petals, when it should have tasted predominantly like a green tea, it did not.
However, considering that I have yet to find a tea shop like its kind in Orange County, I would definitely come back to Tealuxe if it were readily available. But instead, I would have to try a hot tea instead. Maybe I’ll pay a visit during wintertime? Until then, I shall always have my tea.

I came here again, the other day because all the other cafes in the area were packed… ugh, remind me not to come here again. The cashier was rude and elitist and thought I was an idiot because I’m not a tea expert. Excuse me.
Also, very limited seating…

Great service, convenient location, and delicious loose teas! The price is a bit high but for the quality, it’s worth it. Perfect chai tea lattes!

Wandered in here after reading some reviews and tried the hot matcha. It was a smooth and creamy matcha latte and had none of the grittiness that a lot of other matcha lattes have. It had just the right amount of sweetness (I’m a purist and don’t believe in adding anything to teas) and was perfect for a chilly day.
The place is very small with only a few tables, but good for a grab-​and-​go. They also sell cute tea sets and tea-​related items. Great place for any tea lover.

Amidst the gazillion coffee shops at Harvard Square, Tealuxe stands out as a lone star. I was here on a Friday evening. Even with google maps navigation, I managed to walk past the shop twice before finally locating it.
The shop is long and narrow, with very limited seating areas in front and at the back. The interior is very quaint with wooden furniture and dark blue walls. Lighting is a little dim but bright enough for reading. There are a few quotes about tea framed and hung on the wall. One of my favorites is «you can’t but happiness but you can buy tea, and that’s kind of the same thing.» The apothecary drawers give it a vintage vibe. I don’t know if they are actually used to store tea leaves, but they are definitely some eye candy.
Tealuxe offers an impressive selection of over hundreds types of teas. Be adventurous! You can order a small pot for yourself or a large to share. My friend and I shared a 34 oz large pot of tea, which came with an hourglass timer so you can steam your tea for exactly 3 minutes. Hah! Tasty and interactive! The timer was small and plastic which IMO didn’t exactly go well with the delicate ceramic teapot and tea cups, but it served its purpose.
Staff are friendly and knowledgable. If you find the list of tea daunting, don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations.
Tea lovers, check out Tealuxe!

I miss this place.