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specialTEA Lounge & Cafe

Café, Coffee Shop, and Tea Room$$$$

Westchester, Miami

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9.3^/10

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"The coconut curry chicken panino is incredible."(5 Tips)
"Try the coco curry or the buffalo bill panini they're the best!!"(4 Tips)
"The !Ay Chihuahua!"(4 Tips)
"Arnaldo Palmer with mint is great on a hot day!"(2 Tips)

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Miami New TimesAugust 15, 2014
Oh, it's a hippie paradise in Tamiami! Mostly inhabited by students from nearby Florida International University, SpecialTEA boasts it is the "only tea house in Miami!" which is probably true. Read more
Steven AlvarezApril 23, 2017
Looks good, feels cozy and it's nice. However, the time it was packed, so you may have to wait for a while for a table.
ThelocaltripperAugust 22, 2016
The best tea spot in Miami! Their panini's are awesome. Love the coconut curry panino, it's cozy even though small. Sometimes they have matcha flan! Yum!
Denys PerezJuly 1, 2023
Boba drinks! I got to try my first boba drink here and it was delicious. The space is very comfortable and felt like home.
Elisa ReyesOctober 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Number one reason I keep coming back: they bake delicious deserts daily. Besides their sweets, their teas and coffees are just perfect. Favorite sandwich: chicken pesto
Andres C.July 19, 2017
The !Ay Chihuahua! Wrap was really good. The cold teas are really good. Customer service is friendly.
Alfy BozaAugust 25, 2012
Been here 100+ times
If you're in the FIU area and are a stickler for quality coffee as I am, SpecialTEA's selection is unmatched! Coffee's French pressed on order and not burning for hours in a brewer like at Starbucks.
Melissa ZwillingFebruary 17, 2013
Great place, great atmosphere, FANTASTIC tea selection. Just wish the place was a little bigger, but I'm sure they'll upgrade with such a successful shop!
David VerjanoFebruary 7, 2012
Been here 25+ times
My fave food items are the Coco Curry, Wild Buffalo Bill, and Pesto Chicken. Favorite drinks are the Arnaldo Palmer, Black Raspberry Tea, and Strawberry Summer Romance Tea.
CheapismMay 3, 2011
This spot has many interesting flavors. They have teas like blood orange tisane, dragonfruit, or green tea strawberry fields. There's also cucumber pear soda, and coco curry chicken sandwiches. Read more
Hansel PerezOctober 13, 2012
Been here 10+ times
What a gem of a place!! I hope they expand the property as its a bit small but overall amazing place.
Tiffani W Salvo6 days ago
This coffee shop is my favorite place to hang and do my works...The coffee that they had was so delicious...
June HJuly 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The coconut curry chicken panino is incredible. The London Fog tea and the vanilla bean cream soda are pretty amazing as well.
V. Rao DumpetiSeptember 30, 2017
Hunney Brisket & Iced Matcha Boba Tea! Wi-Fi: drinkspecialtea
Sarena BahadApril 16, 2010
I absolutely love this place. The teas are freshly brewed upon ordering. My fav teas: Indian Chai & Strawberry Summer Romance. Fav wrap: CoCoCurry. The atmosphere is lovely. Great study place! Enjoy!
Stephanie De las SalasMarch 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely amazing. Favorite hangout ever. The food and tea are incredible! The atmosphere is also phenomenal. I stay for hours every time I come.
Caterina VictoriaApril 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
non-menu snacks: buttered toast, cheesy toast, cheesy wrap, tapenade toast. all delicious!
Michelle DiazAugust 1, 2012
3rd day this week here. So far I've tried the Bahn Mi, Pesto, Coco-Curry sandwiches and they're all winners!
Rose L.September 11, 2012
Try the 'Ay Chihuahua' in a wrap! Soo good. Love the atmosphere and friendly customer service :)
Abilene PinzonNovember 2, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The Super Fruit Antioxidant Smoothie is delicious! If u like sweet fruit smoothies, this is the smoothie for you!
Steph ReeceFebruary 11, 2014
The coco curry panini is delicious! just the right amount of sweetness
Brandon AdayOctober 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great vegan baked goods. They just need to make more of them :D
Stephanie CabreraMay 25, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Great wraps, paninis and chocolate chip cookies!
John PerezMay 15, 2013
When I come here my mouth is like nom nom nom, sip sip sip, and my tummy says mmmm.
Jovanna LacayoMay 18, 2012
Try the coco curry or the buffalo bill panini they're the best!!
Muse PhotosJune 17, 2011
The paninos are amazing! Also the sodas are an awesome addition to the sandwhiches!
Cecilio CarrilloApril 11, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Red Symphony or the Matcha Freeze. You won't regret it.
Jessica TolbertApril 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I absolutely love this place! Always a pleasure coming here to enjoy delicious food and drink. =)
Hillary KofskyOctober 2, 2015
Don't leave tips here.. The employees don't get them and the owner takes all the extra income for herself.
Jessica OlivaJuly 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Arnaldo Palmer with mint is great on a hot day!
Caro PerezJune 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
I JUST discovered this place and its delicious! Try the tour of italy panino! Yummmyy
Danny EstevezSeptember 11, 2011
Had the presto Panini and it was great. Will visit again.
BestOfSeptember 12, 2011
Winner of Best Teahouse 2011. See more of the best at http://bestof.voiceplaces.com/miami Read more
CatAugust 6, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Just kidding-- Chris is the nicest and makes the best iced iced Hibiscus Blossom with Earl Grey No. 69!
Michelle DiazJuly 29, 2012
Hipstertastic. Almost like being back home in the SF Bay area.
Jessica SuarezJanuary 4, 2021
Deliciousness and great prices
Ricardo VargasJuly 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Honey Cream Soda. Buy it. Try it. Love it.
Christina ArmadaNovember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the aye chihuahua on a wrap! You won't regret it.
ChrisOctober 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I suggest getting the Noah's Arc... two of everything
Lindsey CruzMarch 5, 2010
Call ahead and see if they're open because they ignore that sign in the window that say "business hours" and do as they please.
Burger BeastJune 16, 2012
Great folks and Amazing everything.
Rosalyn DelgadoJanuary 11, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The vietnamese panino is the greatest thinh ive ever eaten!
J BSeptember 17, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Definately try the olive you wrap w/ strawberry balsamic dressing...amazing !!!
thaliaMarch 9, 2012
Love this place. Such a great vibe :)
Eduardo MerilleMay 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Classic Choc croissant ftw
Gus RApril 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The mango fusion smoothie is really good
Joshua ReederJanuary 27, 2011
Vanilla hazelnut oolong tea is good and naturally sweet
CatApril 25, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Carolina Dreamin' and an Island Time Lemonade with whole mint. Now.
Megan TiceNovember 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Give yourself plenty of time. They are pretty slow.
CatAugust 6, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Never order iced Hibiscus Blossom mixed with Earl Grey No. 69 if Chris is at the register. Trust me.

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