Identifies as women-owned
Yes
FLOATING MOUNTAIN Tea House 2nd FLOOR in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
From the business
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 646-541-0636
Site: http://floating-mountain.com/
Site: http://floating-mountain.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–7PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:12–7PM
- Thursday:12–7PM
- Friday:2–8PM
- Saturday:12–8PM
- Sunday:12–7PM
Comments (73)
Incredible space. The design is superb and feels so serene and tranquil amidst the chaos of the city. Come here to relax, contemplate and get your Zen on. The tea is marvelous but caution, brewed traditional Chinese style which is quite strong. The Keemun black tea was out of this world good.
I had a lovely experience at Floating Mountain yesterday. It was my first time to a tea house and will definitely be returning. High quality tea, beautiful people, organic fibers, simple, clean, clear energy. Quiet time to think, write, and be. Elina is a wonderful hostess and so happy that we are now connected!
Such a lovely tea house! Delicious teas, serenity and a very friendly owner ☺️ I’ve never seen such a long list of various teas. You can even buy some to take home. Beautiful tea ceremonies that help you appreciate the real taste of great teas!
This place was very atmospheric with a clean and minimalistic design. The owner of the store was a very lovely lady to speak to. It was a nice place to stop and chat with friend. The tea is fairly pricey, but good tea.
Lovely service. Sat by myself at the bar and had the Da Hong Pao. Started brewing gong fu in the middle of the pandemic and was glad to finally visit a tea house. Thank you for the pleasant experience!
Lovely space, excellent tea and service, spent a long time here drinking tea and chatting. We had a great time! Will be back :)
High quality tea and broad selection. The service was amazing and the place is cozy with a relaxing ambiance.
Little overpriced for tea. But have to say the love is quiet quaint and quiet. We waited for a bit, but hey I wasn’t in a hurry. The tea was flavorful and learned more about brewing and pouring on this day.
Wonderful tea and atmosphere. Must-visit if you like teas.
Nice tea place with excellent choices. Any tea lover will find something which they love.
It was a pretty cute and chill place to go to, specially in New York City. Good place to slow down your mind 🙂
My favorite teahouse in New York. Their selection of teas is unmatched and the staff is top class. Its on the second floor and offers a great view, and creates a wonderfully cozy shoe-free space. Ive enjoyed many a cup of tea here and highly, highly recommend it!
What an absolutely gorgeous place. The smell of tea and soft wood gently greets you as you walk into this unassuming space. Light streams in, bouncing off the cushions placed for you to sit, relax, and enjoy a respite from hectic city life.I am not sure of the owners name but she was very warm and inviting, and very knowledgeable about her selection of Chinese teas. Please do yourself an act of great kindness and drop by to enjoy some amazing tea in this awesome space.
Fantastic place. Absolutely serene place, gorgeous and peaceful decor. The teashop owner is wondering, she personally serves every table a wide selection of teas from China. You take off your shoes when you enter and immediately, you are transformed to another world entirely. Love all her little tea pots and cups as well, very quaint. Its just such a breath of fresh air and peace in a bustling city
This place was so lovely, peaceful and just cozy. Once you step in there you forget you are in the chaos of NYC.
A well designed, serene and cozy spot with an amazing selection of premium teas.The owners are super knowledgeable/informative and are really focused giving their customers the best experience. The whole vibe is just incredibly lovely and relaxing…a much needed place for a moment of zen and some delicious tea!
What a delight! This traditional tea House serves an incredible assortment of Asian teas in a tiny little second floor space on the UWS. The experience is simply extraordinary so be prepared to spend an hour (or more). Reservations for a flight can be made in advance, but otherwise I believe its walk-ins or first come first served. Pro-tip: be prepared to sit on the floor (mats provided) and barefoot.
Fantastic little intimate place to drink tea has the whole Japanese style sit on the floor take your shoes off at the door great place for a date
It is hard describe how great an experience this Tea House is. They dont serve anything else and they really dont need to. The tea is the star and you will enjoy every moment of it. Great for a nice get to know you date. Also good for a lazy afternoon chat hang.
Robust tea selection and unique atmosphere. The first thing you do when entering floating mountain is remove your shoes, then make your way to one of the low tables that require you to recline on the ground. We picked one overlooking the street outside, which gave us a nice view when drinking our tea. The staff are knowledgeable, and helped us pick both puer and green teas. The tea was served using a gaiwan tea set.
I absolutely loved everything about the Floating Mountain: the location -hidden on the 2nd floor so that only people in-the-know and adventurous-souls come in; amazing interior design; zen-like serene atmosphere - seems like for an hour or so you can leave all your worries outside the door; a wonderful hostess - so friendly and so knowledgeable and passionate about her teas; and of course - the TEA itself!!! We were told the teas are very exclusive and bought directly from tea-masters in China, which is pretty amazing! Will definitely try to come back whenever im in the neighborhood on UWS!
An unlikely sanctuary on the upper west side to longer for a long time over a hot kettle... The vibe is more downtown or Brooklyn. No food, just tea, of many varieties, brewed and poured with great ceremony at the table. Most of the seating is on the floor, with pillows, so if you need back support you may want to call ahead to check how crowded it is. The tea is expensive, so if you really just want Lipton, youre in the wrong place.
A truly relaxing tea establishment with an authentic brewing of Chinese teas (yixing teapots and a precision temperature kettle at every table). A lovely place to rest and reflect on truly delightful teas.
Wonderful place! Feels like a sanctuary, especially compared to the loud, fast-paced city. The people and atmosphere here make the simple act of drinking tea an almost spiritual experience.
Im so happy this place reopened! Its a great place to sit and chat with a friend while sipping tea. Great service and very relaxing.
Nice place!
Such a relaxing and tranquil experience. And it very much was that - an experience. A great place to get away from the pace of the city.
Charming Oasis above busy 72nd Street. Lovely minimalistic space with wide array of Teas. Ceremonial tea rituals and lots of learning from the lovely owner. A unique experience.
Absolutely fabulous tea and atmosphere. Highly suggest it to any tea lover! Bring company and talk to the owner, shes very nice and helpful.
Nice space to chill. However the Tea is way over priced. A Gaiwan of Tie Qwan yin no matter the grade should not cost $20.00
Beautiful space and lovely tea. They had some live jazz when we visited and it was a great and relaxing evening.
Beautiful, calming space with the loveliest owner. Wonderful space where you can enjoy the company of friends away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The best tea spot Ive been too in NYC. Extremely knowledgeable staff and a extremely cool experience. Excellent tea selection too.
Such a serene, beautiful experience.
Such a lovely oasis of calm and relaxation. Beautiful design and delicious, re-energizing tea. We will be back!
Great teas, direct from small farmers in China. And they hold daily silent tea bowl ceremonies.
I like visiting this gem. This is such tranquil space that helps you to relax in the crowded city. A truly unforgettable experience guaranteed time and time again.
A quiet sanctuary on the upper west side with a wide range of Chinese teas. I love coming here to get some headspace!
Cozy, cute place to get delicious tea and great service. It is expensive, but worth it for a long evening of relaxing.
Super cool concept with so much to explore... Truly an enlightening experience in learning about herbal teas from China.
Amazing tea, great atmosphere, and kind staff. Highly recommend!
Intimate escape of the city. The events are worth attending but are quite pricy. The tea selection is supreme.
Amazing tea, great atmosphere, and kind staff. Highly recommend!
Utterly charming, tiny tea house. Just four tables, with mostly cross-legged seating available on mats.
Great atmosphere and service!
The tea, the atmosphere, super lovely.
Absolutely beautiful tearoom. The owner was wonderful and the tea was superb
Floor seating, shoeless setting, peaceful atmosphere and the tea is wonderful.
Super cozy and welcoming place
Great relaxing afternoon with friends and good quality tea. -rare find in the city.
This tea room has such calming atmosphere its such an oasis in Manhattan!
Beautiful simple quiet place with a great selection of teas.
Very relaxing. Great music. Friendly staff
Hohoho how fun it was
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Rude management in this place, dirty and uncomfortable place, in my opinion does not deserve a visit
Total reviews rating 4.9
73 Reviews for FLOATING MOUNTAIN Tea House 2nd FLOOR 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-27Upper west side oasis. Peaceful and calming tea house serving strictly Chinese teas with a wide selection. Prices are $30-60 per pot and seating is all on the floor. It is very quiet and calming and great opportunity to try a unique tea from china. Most teas will be able to be steeped many times allowing you to easily spend an hour relaxing.Definitely recommend for a unique tea experience in nyc. There is no food offered or allowed in.
Review №2
2022-04-25Amazing tea house for high quality tea in the most peaceful and wonderfully zen environment. they have an overwhelming number of delicious teas to choose from, although price-y, is definitely worth it for the experience! i recommend coming here with out of town visitors— it’s a wonderful and different experience!
Review №3
2022-07-07Extensive selection of teas from China brewed the right way, tastes as complex as a good book or cocktail.The environment was very clean, respectful, shoes off when you first come in. Hostess was really friendly and helpful explaining the terms. We shared a pot that lasted 5+ brews. Only thing is that time flies too fast in there with good company.
Review №4
2021-12-05The ambiance is very comforting, quiet, service is attentive (I believe the owner served us), and the tea is exceptional! The menu is really long so I suggest taking your time to read it. Only reason Im not giving this place 5 stars is because of all the rules it has, and the hesitancy I would feel asking someone to come with me and abide by those rules. These include taking your coat off, shoes off, not bringing any food (the place doesnt sell food), and not using sugar in the tea. Its also not ideal that the bathroom is in the basement and that in order to go to it, you need to put your shoes back on, and when youre back, take them off again.
Review №5
2021-08-31They have a great selection of chinese teas! the interior design and atmosphere are very nice as well. this is a nice place to chill, alone or with a friend. this is small, but it would have been nice if the music fit the vibe of the cafe a little better. However, the experience overall was very good and i would definitely recommend floating mountain to any tea lovers! ☁️🏔✨🤍
Review №6
2022-03-25Loved the experience at this little tea room on the Upper west side. Floor seating by the windows and warm tea on a Sunday afternoon is all you need. 🍵
Review №7
2022-05-20Absolutely wonderful tea house. The calm serene atmosphere and the extensive tea list are just a few of the nice elements about this place. The teas are all spectacularly described, with an accurate sense of how the tea tastes, and also how it makes the drinker feel throughout the process. If I lived nearby this place would easily bankrupt me! (Not that Id mind)Highly recommend visiting if you are interested in tea! The owner and staff are friendly and knowledgeable beyond description. You will not regret visiting at all!
Review №8
2022-02-13I thought this would be a place to where Id get to have tea, but this was more of an experience! Calming yet exciting yet subtle. The owner explained the context behind the tea patiently. I really enjoyed one of the teas I had ordered. It was perhaps the most beautiful tea Ive ever had. (I wish it was a more accessible product that you could buy anywhere)Note however that these are just an outsiders personal views and Im not an expert on Chinese tea culture.Be ready to pay a bit more than you think you would :)
Review №9
2022-03-16When you say this is my last cup... three cups ago.Enjoyed a gorgeous Xiao Chi Gan tea, prepared gongfu style. I lost count after the tenth brew, but each brew just developed the flavor on my tongue more and more to the point where I found it hard to leave. Spent 2 hours here- way longer than I meant to. Im by no means an expert, and I can only afford this as a luxurious treat once in a while, but I thoroughly loved my experience.Plus I got a complimentary cup of puerh which was such a great complement to my red tea. The juxtaposition was amazing, the notes hitting my mouth in different places. It continually blows my mind that all these teas come from the same Camellia sinensis plant...
Review №10
2022-04-06Prices vary: a single traditional cup; a small pot for one; a large pot for 2 or more people.Prices range from $5-$55.More expensive teas have been fermented and steam pressed with earthy flavors and unique health benefits.