By Stefan Yablonski
NY Tea opened in June at Oswego Plaza, 140 Route 104, where GJP Pizza was once located. We spoke with Kevin Kha, who is in charge of the business.
Q: This is a real new business, correct?
A: Yes. We had our soft opening June 4 and grand opening on June 9. We are leasing this place. It used to be a pizza business [GJP Pizza]. We renovated it. There was a lot of cleaning in the kitchen.
Q: So, how has business been?
A: It has been real good. We have had a lot of people stop in. Some days are better than others.
Q: What has been your bestseller so far?
A: I’d say it has to be the strawberry-mango tea. It’s been very popular, especially in this hot weather. Our regular chi is also popular.
Q: What else is on your menu?
A: We have a large variety of teas and coffees. We have pho (“fuh”) a Vietnamese noodle soup. Vietnamese coffee — takes about five minutes to drip down. It is very concentrated. Matcha boba [or matcha bubble tea] combines Japanese green tea powder with Taiwanese milk tea and chewy tapioca pearls, a variety of specialty beverages. We also have some snacks, wings, mozzarella sticks and cold drinks as well.
Q: The menu is the same all day?
A: Yes. We have an all-day menu. People can order something for breakfast lunch or dinner.
Q: What is your busiest time?
A: It is kind of hit or miss. Sometimes it is busier earlier. Other time, we get a crowd in the afternoon.
Q: How big is your staff?
A: We have six or seven. When we start getting more business, I will probably hire more people.
