There seems to be a small tea boom in the East Village, New York. Several tea houses poppped up almost simultaneously. Since I personally prefer tea over coffee, it is a welcome trend. There are a few others that I haven't tried yet, but I recommend Podunk highly. Ambience is probably the most important aspect of cafes, since what drives us to cafes isn't so much what we consume there, but the quality time with our friends or by ourselves. Podunk is very cozy, warm, and friendly. My Jasmine tea and a sticky bun were exeptionally good. It is a kind of cafe that you wish you had on your block.
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