Eli Tea – Chinese
Step into a fragrant sanctuary where the steam from artisanal brews carries notes of malty organic Assam and the intoxicating spice of hand-crafted chai. This refined tea house invites guests to linger over the deep, caramelized warmth of Brulee Puerh or the delicate floral whispers of Black Rose, creating a tranquil escape centered around the timeless art of the steep.
5507 North Clark Street, Chicago IL 60640 https://eliteabar.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Eli Tea
Dairy-Free at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including 3 Tea Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including 3 Tea Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mint Matcha, Japanese Roasted Hojicha and Roasted Slimming Oolong. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 12 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Slimming Oolong, Silver Needle and Japanese Sencha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 13 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Slimming Oolong, Silver Needle and Japanese Sencha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 30 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mint Matcha, Japanese Roasted Hojicha and Roasted Slimming Oolong. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 34 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mint Matcha, Japanese Roasted Hojicha and Roasted Slimming Oolong. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Eli Tea
Eli Tea in Chicago has 10 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Slimming Oolong, Thai Chai and Silver Needle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Eli Tea
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| English Breakfast | 42.9 g | 79.4 g |
| Thai Chai | 49.3 g | 21.4 g |
| Chocolate Rooibos | 66.9 g | 19.8 g |
| Colorado Lavender | 1.2 g | 16.6 g |
| White Peony | 24.1 g | 15.8 g |
| Silver Needle | 39.9 g | 7.3 g |
| Blood Orange | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Rooibos Chai (Caffeine Free) | 5 g | 4.1 g |
| Genmaicha Kagoshima (Organic) | 41.4 g | 4.1 g |
| Indian Chai | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Black Rose | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Darjeeling Estate - Summer Harvest | 0 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its approachable pricing and friendly service, diners enjoy the welcoming atmosphere for a casual meal. Guests highlight the friendly staff and value-driven menu, noting that the experience is well-suited for those looking for a relaxed and unpretentious evening out.
Menu
Black Tea
- Assam (organic) - $10: Black tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Assam Gold (organic) - $16: Tippy-Golden-Orange-Pekoe leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bengal Tiger Black Tea - $14: Mango, papaya, lime, ginger, and bold Assam black tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Black Rose - $12: Black tea & Rose Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Brulee Puerh - $15.5: Aged Pu-erh style black tea, vanilla and coffee pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Darjeeling Estate - Summer Harvest - $15.5: Organic black tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Earl Grey - $16: Black tea leaves, Italian Bergamot Orange essence Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- English Breakfast - $10: Black tea from India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya
Chai Tea
- Indian Chai - $12: Organic black tea, fire roasted ginger, green cardamom, black pepper and clove Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Thai Chai - $13: Black Tea, Coconut, Organic Rooibos, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Rooibos Chai (Caffeine Free) - $15.5: Organic rooibos, Indian spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- 3 Chai Combo - $49.99: Rooibos Chai, Indian Chai, Thai Chai Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Green Tea
- China Green (Organic) - $28.8: Organic Green Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Darjeeling Green - $51.2: Green Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Genmaicha Kagoshima (Organic) - $13: Green Tea, Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Green Green Ginger - $12: Matcha green tea, Yerba Mate, Ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gunpowder - $18.7: Gunpowder green tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Gyokuro - $20: Green Tea
- Japanese Roasted Hojicha - $13: Roasted Green Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Japanese Sencha - $10: Green Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kyoto Sencha Rose Festival (Organic) - $14: Organic Sencha Green tea, Rose petals, cherry and natural flavors
Herbal Tea
- Apple Ginger Spice Herbal Tea - $12: McIntosh apple pieces, warm spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bamboo Chamomile - $16: Bamboo leaves, chamomile, dried pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Blood Orange - $16: Orange slices, safflower, lemongrass
- Chamomile - $14: Organic chamomile flowers
- Chocolate Rooibos - $15.5: South African rooibos, calendula flowers, cocoa shells, hazelnut, cinnamon, vanilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Colorado Lavender - $14: American lavender Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Happy Tummy Herbal Tea - $10: Rooibos tea, Egyptian Chamomile, Oregon Mint blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Oolong Tea
- GABA Oolong - $20: Oolong Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Slimming Oolong - $47.6: Oolong tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rose Lavender Oolong - $13: Oolong tea, rose, organic colorado lavender Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ti Guan Yin - $10: Oolong tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
White Tea
- Kenyan Safari White - $48: White tea leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Peach White Tea - $16: White tea, jasmine, rose, hibiscus, natural apricot extract flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Silver Needle - $20: White Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- White Peony - $17: White tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Matcha & Tea Powders
- Maruyasu Ceremonial Matcha - $29.5: Matcha Green Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mint Matcha - $27.5: Matcha from Japan, cardamom, peppermint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Samplers
- 3 Tea Sampler - $15.99: 3 unique teas (8 servings total) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Eli Tea
- Is Eli Tea dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Eli Tea has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including 3 Tea Sampler.
- What can I eat at Eli Tea on a dairy-free diet?
- 3 Tea Sampler carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Eli Tea have vegan options?
- Yes. 30 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mint Matcha and Japanese Roasted Hojicha.
- Is Eli Tea gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Eli Tea?
- English Breakfast, at roughly 79.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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