Tea Leaf and Creamery is hosting its official grand opening on Friday, March 28. The new boba and ice cream shop is located at 4246 N. First Ave. #150, taking over the space formerly occupied by Tea Hub.
Though new to Tucson, Tea Leaf and Creamery first opened in other cities across the country, known for its creative drink and dessert combos with visually striking presentations. So, here in Tucson, local owner Lily Huang is excited to invite everyone in to try something new.
On the menu, you’ll find a mix of milk teas, fruit teas, and smoothies, along with toppings like cheese foam and grass jelly — a mild and slightly bitter dessert made from leaves of Chinese mesona.
What sets Tea Leaf and Creamery apart from other boba tea shops is its line of housemade milk teas and Thai teas that can be paired with soft serve or scoops of ice cream.
Tea Leaf and Creamery’s ice cream menu leans heavily into Asian-inspired flavors, offering a fun twist on traditional scoops. Creamy matcha, black sesame, Thai tea, and ube — a vibrant purple yam with a subtly sweet, nutty profile — are a few sweet examples.
The new shop will be open from noon – 10 p.m. on Sunday – Thursday, noon – 11 p.m. on Friday, and Saturday.
The concept is a great addition to the bustling boba scene here in Tucson, joining a community of at least 15 other shops.
Tea Leaf and Creamery is located at 4246 N. First Ave. #150. For more information, follow the Tucson shop on Instagram.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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