Message from McNulty's Tea & Coffee Company
Since 1895, McNulty's has been the country's leading purveyor of choice coffees and rare teas. Our tradition of careful selection of only the finest is still true today. A visit to our store is like a journey into another age. Located in the heart of New York's Greenwich Village, the aura of a century long gone is timelessly preserved. Immediately upon entering the shop, one's senses are delighted by the many aromas of coffees and teas from around the world. Sacks of coffee and chests of tea with obscure markings from far away lands are visible everywhere. Even the bins, chests, and scales, with which these products are stored and handled, date back to the previous century. "With its dark walls and shelves, burlap sacks and exotic aromas of coffee and cocoa, this is my one and only mecca for superb coffee beans. Our family mix is two-thirds Colombian Supremo, one-third Yemen moc
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortEverything's up-to-date on neon-flecked Christopher Street, but inside McNulty's Tea & Coffee, it's perpetually a sepia-toned 1895. That's the year this legend went into business, purveying an astounding range of exotic coffees and teas to the people of New York. Aesthetically, little has changed since--yellowed signs and sealed jars lend an air of Old-World apothecary care, as does the avid and expert attention given to each purchase.
Key Points
- Selection of teas
- Variety of coffee
- Open 7 days
The Inside Scoop
- Open 7 Days - Whenever you are craving tea or coffee, visit McNulty's any day.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Great tea shop.
by Puntas
Really interesting shop. Non-Hipster workers. Great selection.
Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Selection, Nice Part of town.
Cons: Nothing
Posted 08/16/09
Best Place For Tea in NYC
by vsminimoose
An amazing selection of loose and packaged teas. I've usually shyed away from loose teas as I prefer the convenience of the bags. McNulty's got me to change my mind. After spending a good 45 minutes browsing over their tea selection I decided on two different teas to take home. A 1/4 of their finest black: Golden Monkey and a 1/4 of my favorite combo: Chocolate mint. I brewed both last night and they are both amazing, quality teas.
Friendly service and a great atmosphere - I'm a customer for life.
Pros: Best selection nation wide, friendly service, quality tea and coffee, great store hours
Posted 01/29/09
THE coffee and tea shop
by shaogo
Say what you will about other places, but McNulty's Specialty Teas and Coffee, at 109 Christopher Street in New York City is as close to a real time machine as one can get. At least a time machine absent any selector dial or switch ? this time machine takes one back a hundred years give or take ten; no more.
Suffice it to say that your local gourmet store cannot approach the variety nor quality of the precious beans found here; even the really fussy places who've treated themselves to a Probst coffee roaster (one of the world's finest bulk roasting machines for coffee beans). As for tea, they've got the whole city beat by a mile. And this wonderful selection and sublime sensual experience can be had at a fair price; nothing in the regular catalog exceeds $25 per "quarter;" a quarter pound; the preferred measure for purchasing a week's worth of good tea for two.
On our first visit, we admitted to the gentleman who walked over and offered assistance that we were probably novices compared to the usual customers of the store. That's when this lovely gentleman nearly literally took me by the hand and showed us around the store. He then asked specifics.
How courteous that when I inquired about Peppermint tea the sales clerk warned that there was Oolong mixed in and that it contained caffeine. This marked the beginning of a wonderful relationship. I told him that caffeine was one of the few vices I allow myself any longer and if it's there, so be it. My first "quarter" bought! Upon hearing that he became even more passionate about his product. We asked about a fine Earl Grey; they insinuate the bergamot oil themselves, into the finest Oolong. My second "quarter." At this point I realized that I'd have enough tea for a Texas debutantes' society Sunday afternoon soiree, so I slowed down.
Pros: The place for all things brewed!
Cons: Parking
Posted 09/24/08
The Real McCoy
by vossinky
I was introduced to McNulty's in the early 70s when I married and moved from the Midwest to the NY Metropolitan area. My in-laws are native New Yorkers and they brewed great coffee, which was dubbed "The Real McCoy." Our family moved away from the area years ago, but whenever we are in the "neighborhood" McNulty's is on the list of places to shop.
Over the decades, the staff has always been professional, ready to pour, weigh, package and, if necessary, grind the beans of your choice.
Posted 11/04/07
Best Coffee
by chinito500
McNulty's has been a regular find in my pantry. I love their coffee and teas. This is by far a first-class location to get my addiction. The Ethiopian Mocha is by far my favorite coffee, and the McNulty's Earl Gray is a fav as well. I highly recommend a visit to this historic location in the West Village.
Pros: Historical view, Customer Service, Products
Cons: None
Posted 07/22/07
the best coffee in town
by xorrie
If you like strong coffee, buy some Douwe Egberts dark roast here. Being from the Netherlands myself I am probably biased, but this is really the best coffee: even when using a lot of it, the coffee remains smooth, not bitter, with a very full taste.
Pros: best coffee
Posted 02/28/03
They are the best!!
by Mikan
I live in Japan, but whenever I visit NYC, I always visit this store. I just love everything about them...selection, owner, services....hope everybody visit them feel the same way I do.
Please enjoy their special teas and coffee.
Posted 09/19/02