The Collective Brew

Neighborhood cafe dedicated to premium teas, specialty coffee, and refined small bites. Every cup is brewed with intention, and every detail is designed to create a comfortable, inspiring space to gather, work, or unwind.

The Collective Brew is a tea house in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is listed at Corner of Van Vorst and Morris, 198 Van Vorst St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, which places it among the local businesses of Jersey City that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as coffee shop, cafe, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Bubble tea, tea houses, Asian bakeries and dessert shops in this group are usually walk-in, counter-order businesses with a menu board overhead listing sweetness and ice levels you can adjust when ordering. Standard bubble tea customization includes sugar level (0-100%), ice level, and a choice of toppings like boba pearls, pudding or jelly, usually at a small extra charge. Asian bakeries sell items individually with tongs and a tray, cafeteria-style, rather than pre-boxed, and pastries are typically less sweet than Western bakery items. Lines build up quickly after school and in the evening, especially near colleges. Most of these businesses accept cards and mobile pay and skew younger in clientele and atmosphere.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 7 am–6 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (773) 242-4840. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, the-collective-10021.myshopify.com.

Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 50 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded tea houses in Jersey City.

Jersey City is in New Jersey, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Jersey City follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

Looking for alternatives? Browse all tea houses in Jersey City or explore other categories in the area from the links below. If you own or manage The Collective Brew, you can claim this listing to correct details, add photos and a description, and receive a verified badge. Everyone else can help by leaving an honest review on Google after a visit.