Do You Tea?

Stopped in after having driven by it several times and was curious what they offered. The friendly woman behind the tea counter explained that the space actually housed 3 separate businesses: the tea shop, a body product shop (lotions, essential oils, etc), and the gluten-​free bakery. All of what is being sold is made in-​house.
The woman behind the tea counter offered some information about the teas that she creates & she personally makes each of the unique blends that are offered. I tried a black tea blend called, ‘Hello, Sunshine’, which was very tasty and I also bought a tin of tea bags for home.
I’ll definitely be back to try some of the other blends, and to pick up a few more tins of tea to give as Christmas gifts.

Came here with my sister for a warm cup of tea on a cold rainy day. It smells wonderful like holiday spice and sweetness. The young lady welcomed us and gave suggestions. She was very polite and knowledgable and didn’t rush our decision making. My sister and I sat at the counter and ordered a gluten free cupcake to nibble on which was pretty good considering it was gluten free.
I ended up purchasing loose tea and a cute strainer to go along with a gluten free brownie. The young lady forgot to pack my brownie :(but I guess it was my fault for not checking that’s why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. In her defense she was the only one working the counter and there were maybe 4 other customers waiting to be served.
I will definitely be back to try other teas and the gluten free brownie.

Super friendly staff, went during the summer time. I’m not a tea person and I found a drink that I loved! The place is super cute. They even have things you can pick up that are homemade.

This is a really cute place with so many varieties of tea which can be made warm or iced, with caffeine or caffeine free, with milk or without milk.
It’s an amazing addition to the heights.
I love their almond cookies. Yes, they have vegan goodies as well.
It’s three businesses in one place. You can get your tea as well as some natural body products and shoo for some jewelry.
Overall, polite people and a cozy vibe.

I still LOVE LOVE this place, but wanted to update some things from my original review.
Do You Tea is just as fantastic in the summer months as it is in the winter! You can get any of their flavors iced to help keep you cool on these hot and humid days. I also prefer to infuse them with fruit rather than add sweeteners.
In addition to their in-​store events, they also participate in a lot of the local farmers’ markets, festivals, etc. This might make it easier for you to try them out or get your tea fix when you can’t make it to the store itself.
And it’s very important to distinguish the fact that 942 Summit is one store front for three separate businesses (Do You Tea, Whos Gluten Free, and Bloomsbury Square). However, while the operate independently, they actually compliment each other very well.

I was amazed to find this awesome tea shop walking distance from my new house. First of all, the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. This location actually houses 3 businesses in one: tea shop (Do You Tea), bakery (Who’s Gluten Free), and an eco-​friendly beauty and skincare line (Bloomsbury Square).
I like coming here to try new teas and munch on their delicious vegan baked goods.
They also host/​sponser a lot of community events and were great at welcoming me to the community. I warned them that I will be living here from now on. Do I tea? I do! ;)

Best tea and conversation in Hudson county! I have nothing but great things to say about this ‘Teavana’ (and yes not the teavana in the mall bit the one in Boston, Mass.) But it has the nicest staff, best products and most importantly excellent service. Not a condescending view of their environment but an open view of it. Beautiful view of life and willing to make a point to explore every aspect of Jersey city. Hudson county and nj. I am sold on this place better than Starbucks in my humble opinion and they will get my business and respect. Well deserved 5 Stars!

So happy to have this in the Heights! I first attended their grand opening event last fall and have been back a few times since.
This unique store is made up of 3 separate businesses — Who’s Gluten Free, Bloomsbury Square, and Do You Tea? Ultimately, this came into fruition because all three businesses needed to have a place to grow their businesses and a place to make their wares. How cool is that?! The interior of the shop is bright and airy with a few tables located in the center and by the front windows. They have lots of plants which makes the place feel very relaxing, and the smells of the tea and skincare products is a real pleasure.
1. They almost always have teas to sample while you’re there. I typically order a pot of tea for $ 10, which comes with a warmer underneath. (Love that!) I’ve tried Hello Sunshine (a black tea with mango, marigold and ginger) and the Lemon Tonic (a green tea with lemon, ginger and lemon oil). Hello Sunshine was wonderful and delicious without any sweetener! The Lemon Tonic was a lot more subtle in flavor. I asked for a little honey too and couldn’t taste it very much. I like assertive teas so maybe I just need to stick to black and herbal teas. Best of all, they use a thermometer and a timer when they brew their teas. I do the same at home, and I was so happy to see this attention to detail. But no worries — no tea snobs here! Everyone is friendly and happy to give recommendations if asked.
2. Bloomsbury Square specializes in skincare made with natural products — essential oils, herbs, etc. I’ve tried their bars of soap, and they’re absolutely lovely! They also have a facial mist that I’ve used after my barre and yoga classes, and it’s nice and refreshing. During their grand opening, Niambi held a workshop about essential oils and taught us how to mix our own body and facial oils. I’m still using mine and look forward to her future workshops.
3. Who’s Gluten Free offers gluten-​free foods including granola, cookies, cakes, soups and salads. I’ve tried the William bar, which was a chocolate chip cookie bar with a touch of mint! Yum! I’m not g-​free so it felt a little pricey but I know the cost of alternative ingredients can be a bit steep. I’ve also sampled their lace cookies, which was crisp, buttery goodness. I’ve sampled a few other sweets and they were always delicious — sweet but never overwhelming. On the weekends, they regularly offer savory foods too like soups and salads. I hadn’t been aware until Niambi mentioned during my last visit and will try something out soon.
4. They also carry Outer Limits Hot Sauce and a selection of gift items — like mugs and kettles.
5. They also hold several events every month so follow their Instagram and check out their website from time-​to-​time. I attended their BYOG game night during a JC Friday and had a nice evening with my sister and husband. I also brought my mom for their first craft night to learn how to crochet and I’m kind of obsessed. Can’t wait for the next craft night!
Overall, this is a FANTASTIC establishment, and I’m so glad they’re in the Heights!

From the second you get to the door and peek in through the windows you just know this place is going to be cool! Once I stepped in I just loved the ambiance and the hip but comfortable and cozy vibe of the shop. Kelley and Ryan act as gracious and inviting hosts and make you feel right at home. They even had a bag of toys for my toddler, which was actually a play mat that unfolds for him to play on! So accommodating!
The greenery along the wall on one side (for the all natural Bloomsbury Square products sold there which I also quite enjoy!) and the tea tins and gluten free goodies in mason jars (dont get me started on how amazing all the granolas and trail mixes are — I will eat no other granola but Whos Gluten Free now! I am obsessed!) displayed on the other wall all contribute to the atmosphere, along with the hanging window frame with Christmas lights at the back and the beautiful wooden bar.
Now for the goods. the teas are all phenomenal, not to mention blended with all natural ingredients (no «flavors» added). My personal favorites are the Gingerbread oolong, blackberry breeze yerba mate, and the super green. The autumn oolong on its own has a delicious flavor — very different from any other oolongs I have had. I also really enjoy the Spicy Shore white and the berry tropical rooibos!
Overall, just an amazing product and a fun place to hang out! I will certainly be returning as soon as I can!

I can’t speak highly enough of this place. Ryan and Kelley are super hospitable and their tea selection is fantastic. Do You Tea? shares a space on Summit Ave. with other small local businesses that are really great.
This is a phenomenal addition to Jersey City Heights. My wife and I will be back!

1. Positive friendly and welcoming vibes
2. Great service filled with their knowledge of tea, gluten free pastries and natural cosmetics.
3. Warm, gorgeous and inspiring atmosphere.
4. Free samples to get a feel of what they offer.
5. As an amateur tea drinker, they make me feel so comfortable and happy to teach me about what they offer with passion and pleasure to really help me get the best out of my experience.
Yes, I now tea!
Looking forward to going back soon!!!

Stopped by here the other night, wanted a good cup of tea to keep me warm while watching my son play ice hockey down the block… sooo glad I stopped in. This place is a real treasure! Many choices of tea blends, I went with the Lemon Tonic (lemon and ginger green tea), it was a cup of amazingness! Looking forward to trying some other blends. Do You Tea also shares this space with Bloomsbury Square, an all natural health/​skin care boutique and also a gluten free bakery. What a fun and unusual concept, and all three really work together in this space. It is warm, cozy, inviting space. Looking forward to making this a definete stop during the cold winter practices! Great place to bring a book and get lost for a few hours.

I’m glad to see this great addition to the Heights neighborhood!
Located at the corner of Summit and Zabriskie, Do You Tea? is conveniently located one block between JFK and Central Ave. The newly renovated space holds several boutique businesses all of which support sustainable environmental values and gluten-​free diets. There is free wi-​fi and plenty of space for great conversation and/​or business work.
Do You Tea? owners Ryan and Kelly will be glad to help you explore their abundance of tea combinations!
As a local small business owner, it is great to see other young entrepreneurs in the Heights!

I haven’t come here as a regular customer yet, but my writers’ group had a Christmas party tonight hosted at Do You Tea? and it’s clear that this place is a great addition to the community!
As far as our party went, they made a bunch of awesome food including various appetizer-​type foods and gluten-​free baked goods. Everything was really delicious and it all had some kind of unique detail to it. For drinks they had flavored teas infused with alcohol (along with regular tea of course)…something I have never even heard of but always wondered if it was possible… anyway it was amazing! The staff were really friendly and polite. I also heard that the prices for them to host this event were quite reasonable.
The space is pretty big and open, and has a light airy modern feel. It’s definitely a versatile space. It’s on a pretty quiet mostly residential block as well.
They sell products from many different local companies. They had the natural soaps and candles and such that other people mentioned, the bakery items, the tea of course, and I also saw some t-​shirts and cute tote bags for sale from a local Jersey City designer (actually meant to buy one of the tote bags… will have to do that next time!). They also are doing a book drive currently for the Jersey City free bookstore. It’s definitely a business that is trying to get involved in the local community which I think is great.
Even though I don’t live in the Heights anymore I’m pretty excited that the Heights has a place like this now, since I don’t think there’s anything else like this in the area yet. The event that we went to was at night so we came in at the end of normal operating hours, but I did see a group of students studying when I came in. This seems like it would be a great place to study or get some work done, write, or just hang out. It seems like a very calming and chill place.
Oh and the best part is, I don’t think they play music in the café, or if they do, it’s at a very low volume. This is great because there have been so many times where I’ve tried to work at a café and gotten driven out by the loud horrible music they are playing. It’s like the anti-​Starbucks!
I am definitely looking forward to getting the chance to come back here and relax, have some tea and baked goods, and maybe get some writing or coding done :) And everyone at our writers group seemed to love the party and venue so I have the feeling we will be back soon!

I AM A TEA SNOB. Thats it, I admit it… worse than any coffee afficianado. When I first stepped in the atmosphere immediately calmed me… it was clean, calm & serene. This is not your grandmas foofy, lacy, pillow infested, used couches tea joint. The storefront is a modern earthy serene space. The attitude is communal and friendly. The tea leaves are the highest quality full leaf and brewed with TLC at perfect temperature and time. When I saw the thermometer go into the cup I knew it was goining to be good. I lingered and chatted and met neighbors walking in just to say «welcome to the neighborhood». Come in for the tea & browse the natural homemade body & hair goodies at Bloomsbury Sq just across the room. This is a communal effort and a great place to stop for some yummy gifts or to indulge your senses.

Came here in search of a gift for a tea enthusiast. I described the recipient’s predilections and received several helpful recommendations. They were sampling The Lord Grey, which was lovely. If you want a unique gift or care about all natural, organic ingredients, they’ve got you covered with their housemade blends and tea consuming accoutrement.
Before leaving, the cookies caught my eye. I selected an almond oatmeal drizzle. It was gluten free and a tad wee for $ 3. It tasted, well, gluten free.
Stick with the tea, but definitely check this place out.

I live right around the corner to the shop to the Tea Bar that is housed in 942 Summit. This space is very unique because it has Do You Tea, Who bakery, and Bloomsbury Square. I enjoyed the chia specially blended by Kellie. I also purchased a eucalyptus
spritz from Naimbi and told me that she will have work shops for DIY beauty treatments. They had samples of gluten free granola and I bought 2 double chocolate chip cookies. There was array of treats all gluten free, hard to choose. This a completely different type on business than what is around in the area. I am happy to see my neighborhood diversify and change. I will support this business and I hope people check it out!

I was so excited to hear about this place opening, which I definitely would not have known about had it not been for Unilocal.As others have mentioned, it actually shares its space with Whos Glutten Free bakery (or at least they sell their stuff) and Bloomsbury Square which makes natural products.
Upon walking in, I absolutely loved the space. It was just warm, inviting, and calming. The owner mentioned that they, along with the other businesses in the space, all use all-​natural products and it just has this really cozy vibe to it. An added bonus is the wonderful smell from the granola and tea and what not.
The tea selection is vast and they blend everything on site. They offered a sample as well as some recommendations and were extremely friendly. Each tea is brewed for a precise amount of time, which you could see from the multiple timers they were using. You can have your tea black or with sugar, honey, and/​or milk (they have regular milk, soy, and I think almond as well). My reason for 4 stars and not five, is that I felt the tea could use more flavor. I tried a sample of their black tea that includes mango and ginger. I could only taste very subtle hints of the mango and couldn’t taste the ginger at all. I ordered the grasshopper tea which had mint and cocoa nibs. Again, the mint was nice but the cocoa nibs were barely present and it felt more like a regular mint tea. Now, admittedly, the tea I have had in the past could very well have included some artificial flavors and perhaps the fact that they only use all natural stuff is why it is milder. I have had other natural tea though that does include more flavor/​aromatics so I just wanted something stronger. I will definitely be back and plan to ask for a slightly longer steep time next time. However, I feel the flavor issue is more due to the actual tea and not how long it is brewed. Maybe they could let the tea sit a bit longer before brewing or add more of the stuff in the blend.
They also have nice gift sets and things for purchase and sell Whos Gluten Free baked goods (I’m going to write them a separate review but will say here that it is definitely worth trying their stuff). You can also buy their lose leaf tea or tea bags to make at home.
You can tell they love tea and are very passionate about the product. Another customer asked if they were planning to sell coffee as well. They said no as the aroma of coffee would overwhelm the space as well as the tea. I think this speaks to the kind of atmosphere they want to maintain and their unwillingness to compromise the integrity of the product.
Highly recommend checking this place out! They have a few seats by the window as well as a table or two if you want to enjoy your tea there and have free wi-​fi as well.

I do tea! With Mod cup on Palisades, it’s nice to have a tea alternative on Summit. Looks like our coffee and tea needs are being taken care of in the heights. You can purchase loose tea to brew at home or pick a tea for them to brew for you. I loved the menu, it had plenty of choices but wasn’t overwhelming. They knew a lot about their teas and we smelled a couple different varieties before I settled on a large of The Lord Gray with a dab of honey. I also think they can do a custom blend tea, which is cool.
Do You Tea shares the space with Who (gluten free baked goods) and Bloomsbury Sq (bath and body).

Thanks to Twitter I saw this space just opened. It’s a small space that has three local businesses operating out of it. Who’s bakery, she makes gluten free baked goods which are excellent. Do You Tea?, they make loose leaf tea blends. And Bloomsbury Square, she makes all natural beauty products including a cucumber shave oil that I love!
From my conversation with the proprietors this place will be geared toward selling their wares and renting the space out. It’s nice step in the right direction for for Jersey City and the Heights. I look forward to many more trips here.