Plentea is described as a cozy, welcoming spot with an expansive tea selection from classic to inventive blends, a standout chai karak, and a strong lineup of house made cookies and pastries; reviews highlight fresh, well made drinks like rooibos latte, friendly staff, and a warm vibe that invites lingering, with late hours noted as a plus, while a few comments mention limited seating, occasional noise, and some inconsistency in drinks and space cleanliness.
I ordered a karak chai with saffron, & it was extremely disappointing. There was no noticeable saffron flavor at all, despite paying extra for it. The drink tasted mostly like water & lacked the rich, creamy consistency that a proper karak chai should have. To make matters worse, the ice had already melted by the time it was served, making it even more watered down.
What made this even more disappointing is that I've had this drink in the past & enjoyed it, which makes the difference even more noticeable. The consistency & quality seem to have dramatically diminished over time.
For almost $8, this was honestly the worst karak chai I've ever had. I expected much better quality for the price. I'm not sure if this was due to the staff member who prepared it today, but the experience was far below expectations. I won't be returning, & I definitely cannot recommend the karak chai with saffron.
Very nice place & friendly worker really enjoyed drinking tea in a small quiet & very clean place really enjoyed karak tea & cinnamon cake specially after long walking in downtown & bit cold & rainy day
Disappointing Value
'I ordered the Karak Chai today ($7) & was disappointed to find the cup significantly under-filled. While the flavor was good, the portion size didn't justify the premium price. I'd appreciate seeing better pouring standards in the future to ensure customers get what they pay for.'
From Toronto, visiting Montreal, could not really find a good steeped tea situation aside from artificial chai lattes from cafè. Even Tim Hortons did not offer their signature steep tea.
Found this GEM! Got the karak chai, all natural ingredients & made perfect! Made my stay here meaningful. Also their baked in house cookies were fantastic, matcha chocolate chip & pistachio dark chocolate.
Will Definitely return when back in city God willing!
Dec 14, 2025
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We had a great experience at Plentea - my partner had the famous Chai Karak, I had an After Sunrise, & both were delicious. Mohammed was super friendly & took time & care to explain the teas to us, we'll be back for sure!
Chez Plentea, ce n'est pas juste du thé : c'est un moment suspendu.
À chaque gorgée de Karak, je retrouve ce goût exact, précis,
celui qui appartenait à un autre lieu, un autre temps.
C'est rare de tomber sur une saveur aussi fidèle à ses souvenirs.
& quand la mémoire afflue comme ça, par le simple goût,
on comprend que le prix n'est pas pour la boisson :
mais pour le voyage intérieur qu'elle offre.
Je recommande, sans hésiter. Chaque fois.
The environment is so good. Loved sitting there & having a sight of beautiful st Catherine street. Tbh chai was average, didn't find it karak may be because I am a Pakistani & our karak is a bit more stronger.
Just popped into Pleantea, & wow, what a gem! The vibe is super cozy. I tried their Chai karak, & it was honestly one of the best I've - so perfectly spiced! ❤?❤?
I recently discovered this chai place, & I have to say, the chai Karak is absolutely delicious! The flavors are rich, perfectly spiced, & comforting. However, there's a noticeable difference when the owner is the one making it - it just tastes better, somehow. The employees are great, but there's room for improvement in keeping the consistency of the drinks, especially since the owner's version is so spot-on.
On a side note, the bathroom could use some attention. It wasn't as clean as it should be, which is a bit of a letdown considering how much care goes into the drinks. With a little more consistency in the chai & upkeep in the space, this place would be near perfect!
Mar 19, 2025
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We tried the Saffron Karak & Karak Chai & we liked it a lot. The owner/staff are really nice & are more than happy to tell you their story. Overall a very nice place where we would like to go again & try more of their teas. Big plus: they make the tea blends from scratch & you can also customize your own tea which we found really cool!!
I had really high expectations of the cookies as all the reviews were great, I went ahead & got the chocolate pistachio, kind of dry, no pistachio cream inside… Quite disappointed. On the other hand the chai Karak was really good, as well as the black velvet.
