Shanghai-Based TEAPULSE Opens Flagship Cafe In Manhattan

The brand recently opened three other locations in the city.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A renowned Shanghai-based tea shop, TEAPULSE, is expanding its presence in New York City with the opening of a new flagship store in Koreatown as well as three other new outposts on Canal Street in Chinatown, Madison Square Park, and Central Park. These four new locations join the brand's existing cafés in Flushing, Bayside, Doyers Street in Chinatown and Fresh Meadows, Queens.

Why it matters

TEAPULSE's expansion into Manhattan showcases the growing demand for premium tea experiences in New York City. The brand's unique blend of traditional tea-making techniques and modern brewing methods appeals to a wide range of consumers seeking high-quality, innovative tea offerings.

The details

TEAPULSE combines traditional tea-making techniques with modern brewing methods and is the U.S. brand extension of the 19-year-old Jidong, which boasts more than 2,000 locations worldwide. The brand's menu features Classic Milk Tea, Silky Milk Tea, Fruit Teas, Cheese Teas, and Lemonade-Infused Teas. New innovations will rotate monthly, and the brand's signature premium tea-infused lemonades combine bold flavor with antioxidants and nutritional benefits. Complementing the beverage menu is a light bakery program centered on pastel de nata, a Portuguese-style egg tart inspired by Macau's unique cultural heritage.

  • TEAPULSE recently opened the new flagship store in Koreatown as well as new outposts on Canal Street in Chinatown, Madison Square Park, and Central Park.
  • The four new locations join existing cafés in Flushing, Bayside, Doyers Street in Chinatown and Fresh Meadows, Queens.

The players

TEAPULSE

A renowned Shanghai-based tea shop that is the U.S. brand extension of the 19-year-old Jidong, which boasts more than 2,000 locations worldwide.

Jidong

The 19-year-old parent company of TEAPULSE, which has more than 2,000 locations worldwide.

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What they’re saying

“The brand has rapidly expanded across Asia and is now introducing American audiences to its premium teas and pastries.”

— TEAPULSE (Patch)

The takeaway

TEAPULSE's expansion into Manhattan demonstrates the growing popularity of premium tea experiences in New York City. The brand's unique blend of traditional and modern tea-making techniques, coupled with its innovative beverage and pastry offerings, positions it well to cater to the diverse tastes of New York's discerning tea enthusiasts.