Spot of Tea - Union Market

Great tea made to order, pleasant service and reasonably priced

Loved this spot at the market! We grabbed multiple tea options in are few days of visiting town. Would love to have a place like this closer to home.

Bubbles were great, tea was unpleasant. I’m picky about my matcha, and this was not it.

A tad pricey but tastes good. Have some unique and refreshing flavours.

I would drive 20 minutes to get their Matcha, but they apparently changed their recipe and now it’s not the same at all which is really disappointing since I’ve been a fan for 4+ years. Now their Matcha taste exactly like Starbucks. This might be a good thing for some but their old way was much better and the drink taste seemed to be more authentic and smooth.

After sampling half of their menu over the last year, I can finally say that Spot of Tea has officially solidified its spot as my go-to boba spot in DC. This humble little stall tucked in the back of Union Market has it all -- a delicious and perfectly crafted menu, friendly and efficient service, and simple yet adorable decor that creates a calming space in the middle of Union Market's bustle. They have a great selection of teas that includes both classic favorites like Thai tea or your basic milk tea, but also a smattering of exciting new flavors / seasonal specials like mango hibiscus or calamansi ginger. If you're anything like me and struggle to make even the most basic of decisions, their menu also features decision guides, listing out caffeine levels, flavor profiles, and a one-line "why you should pick this drink" for quickly comparing between different options. Regardless of which drink you choose, Spot of Tea is sure to satisfy any craving, whether it's for something rich and milky, fruity and refreshing, or just straight-up caffeine. It'll also include some of DC's best boba pearls, with the perfect chewy, QQ texture (or lychee jelly if you'd prefer). I also love that they default to using oat milk for all their drinks at no extra charge, although you can request a switch to dairy milk if you'd prefer. While it's hard to pick a favorite from their phenomenal menu, a few stand-outs are: - Mango Hibiscus (great for cooling down on a hot summer day) - Mango Yuzu Black Tea (great for cooling down on a hot summer day...but also with caffeine) - Hot Black Sesame Latte (who needs hot chocolate when you can have a rich, piping hot cup of black sesame latte / milk?) In addition to their teas, they also create a delicious oat milk soft serve. You can either get matcha, black sesame, or a swirl of the two flavors -- my personal preference is always the swirl, but both flavors are great on their own as well. You would never guess its dairy-free from how rich and creamy it is, and their ice cream is the perfect level of sweetness, with the slightly bitter matcha and nutty sesame seeds breaking through the sugar. All in all, I truly can't recommend Spot of Tea enough -- absolutely swing by to give their teas and soft serve a shot!

Took a few minutes to get a drink. My father really didn't like his drink, so I tried it and it had a weird after taste. I believe it was the blue jasmine.