What is "Adda"? & The Soul of Our Brew
In South Asian culture, 'Adda' isn't just hanging out—it is an art form. An unhurried, heartfelt gathering where friends, poets, thinkers, and neighbors spend hours exchanging ideas over steaming cups of spiced tea and coffee.
Slow-Simmered Spices
No syrups or artificial powders. We crush whole green cardamom pods, fresh ginger root, and cloves right into bold Assam CTC tea leaves, slow-simmering them with creamy whole milk for a rich, comforting depth of flavor.
Artisan Espresso Precision
We celebrate modern NYC specialty coffee standards. Our dark and medium roast espresso blends are pulled at an exact 9.2 bars of hydrodynamic pressure, creating thick caramel crema for our lattes, americanos, and macchiatos.
A Living Community Hub
Queens is the most diverse borough in the world, and our cafe is a reflection of that vibrant tapestry. Open until midnight, we provide a warm, inclusive, alcohol-free third space where everyone feels like family.
From the Brahmaputra Valley to Jamaica Avenue
Every ingredient in our drinks tells a story of land, tradition, and care. We source our tea leaves and coffee beans from ethical growers around the globe.
Assam Valley CTC Black Tea
Heavy-bodied, malty tea leaves grown in the fertile floodplains of northeast India, providing the robust backbone essential for authentic boiled milk tea.
Kashmiri Golden Saffron
Hand-harvested Mogra saffron threads from the high-altitude valleys of Kashmir, infusing our Zafran Chai with a regal golden hue and intoxicating aroma.
Single-Origin Arabica Espresso
Carefully balanced dark roast Arabica beans with tasting notes of toasted almond, dark cocoa nibs, and brown sugar sweetness.
Authentic Earthen Clay Pots (Matkas)
Traditional unglazed clay cups that impart a gentle, earthy minerality (saundhi khushboo) to the tea, cooling it naturally as you savor each sip.