Staff of the forthcoming Ping Pong Dim Sum location in Dupont Circle will be promoting the place with a free pop-up tea shop this week, dishing out complimentary samples of various bubble teas, including the house specialty raspberry and black pepper flavors, to passersby.

Ping Pong is a veritable tea emporium, as our illustrious Y&H predecessor Tim Carman notes here. Read his review of the Chinatown location’s dim sum here.

Full details on the free tea fest below.

Cool off with Free Bubble Tea!

Ping Pong Dim Sum Hosts Popup Tea Shop in Dupont Circle

What: In anticipation of the opening of the new Dupont Circle location this month, Ping Pong Dim Sum is hosting a free Popup Tea Shop for neighbors and passerby to sample some of their refreshing bubble teas and get to know the team at the new restaurant.  Guests can cool off with one of their specialty raspberry or black pepper teas and also have the chance to win parties at the new restaurant. Ping Pong has partnered with Dupont Circle non-profit DC Hunger Solutions, which fights to end child hunger in the district, and will accept donations for the organization.The team at Ping Pong Dupont is excited to get to know their new neighbors at this free event!

About: Serving “Chinese with a twist,” Ping Pong introduces an innovative take on traditional dim sum. With the success of their Chinatown location, Ping Pong is bringing their unique and contemporary concept to the Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Where: In front of the restaurant, located at 1 Dupont Circle NW

When: Monday, August 8 from 5pm-7pm

Tuesday, August 9 from 11am-1pm

Wednesday, August 10 from 11am-1pm

Cost: Free!

About Ping Pong Dim Sum

Ping Pong Dim Sum is in the heart of Washington’s Chinatown neighborhood, open regularly Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00a.m.; and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Call202-506-3740 for reservations and party planning. Ping Pong has several restaurants all over the world including the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Brazil and serves a signature range of over 40 delicious dim sum dishes and specials. The accessible and affordable cuisine is designed for sharing in a cool and contemporary setting.