Meno: Taking Coffee and Bubble Tea to the Next Level

Meno is a tea and coffee spot in the West Village that offers a modern spin on bubble tea and coffee. Located on 218 Thompson Street, the quaint, little tea place offers flavors of bubble tea that I have never tasted before; bringing tea and coffee lovers a variety of unique twists on their favorite drinks, with outdoor seating just as beautiful as the inside (I could only take a peek for obvious reasons).

All the recipes found on the menu are inspired by the Meno in China reconceptualized to fit the New York palate and aesthetic, with new flavors being worked on regularly. The offerings are divided into five sections and begin with their unique and one-of-a-kind Coffee Meets Juice, a curious and delicious mixture of different freshly-squeezed juices and coffee with options such as Twilight (lemon juice and coffee), Mimosa (orange juice and coffee), and PPAP (pineapple juice and coffee).

What sets Meno apart from other bubble tea places is their dark teas, which are one of the most ancient teas from China and rarely found in New York City. The teas, which can be served hot or cold, have undergone microbial fermentation for up to eight years. They offer choices…