Asha tea house I'm a fan! It's hard to find boba joints that respect matcha and do right by it and Asha thankfully is one of them. Walking into this place, I'm not surprised given they have a freakin' tea wall and serve ceremonial matcha. This place obviously takes its tea seriously and knows how to handle their teas as well as uses quality product. At Sharetea I would always have to ask for extra matcha and even then my drink was never the beautiful dark green color I get here. I like my matcha flavor intense so if that's not your jam you might want to go with some of the other milder mlk teas like hojicha or hong kong milk tea. I've only ever gotten the matcha latte with tapioca. Sometimes it's less sweet than I would like but they leave simple syrup out which is nice so you can customize it to your satisfaction. The place is always full of Cal students whenever I come so we take our drinks to go but it's a lovely space! If I had some time to kill, I would love to bring a book to read here and try their matcha affogatto. One day! I've also seen pastries for sale at the front counter if you're looking for something to eat. read more

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Every time I go to Asha Tea House there tends to be a flurry of customers; now that I've visited a few times I can see why this place has its fans! When you enter, the wood furniture and sleek design help to set this place apart from your standard bubble tea shop. Be warned: if you are a fan of boba, it's not available right when the shop opens. Speaking of their boba, I think the quality and taste of their tapioca balls are top notch! It's perfectly chews and not overly sweet. I've tried both their matcha green tea latte and Hong Kong milk tea, and I found both drinks to have a strong but not overwhelming tea flavor. I also appreciated that the drinks I had were not overly sweet. It's a bit on the pricier side (probably comparable to Boba Guys), but I'd definitely visit again. read more

Asha Tea House - Hong Kong Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was at a Yelp event nearby and a gal I met recommended Asha! Since it was just around the corner, the bf and I decided to check it out. We saw a lot of students studying and on their laptops. It was pretty busy; felt a little cramped. We ordered a mango green tea in the regular size ($3.75) and a lemon jasmine green tea with boba in the large size (think it was close to $5). Didn't adjust anything. Btw, the lemon jasmine GT is served year round but their other fruit teas are seasonal so if u see some pictures/drinks online that u wanted to try, don't expect them to have it when u go in. Saw a sign that says "prefers cash." Service was okay. So, their drinks come out w/o lids lol (like Peets coffee). U cap it yourself. My mango green tea tasted alright. U can definitely taste the tea and it had tiny mango pieces too. I prefer my drinks a little sweeter so didn't enjoy it as much. The lemon tea was subtle and refreshing. The boba was really good! I think this spot is good for real tea lovers because they have high quality teas but I'm more of an Itea or Gong Cha kinda gal and don't like teas that have a strong taste. Might give this spot another try if I'm in Berkeley (which isn't often). They also have a tea house in SF. read more

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If they ever make an Animal Crossing/other free open world game based on Berkeley, circa 2014-2018, I would be one of the NPCs that you find at Asha Tea House (alongside other NPCs like "that man with the German shepherd who tried to hit on two of my friends") New cohort of inductees into the club/cult I spent half my time on? Time to bring them to Asha. Needed a place to talk about a club presentation/club general meeting/debrief after a club meeting/check-in with some club officers? Asha, Asha, Asha! (My unpopular quests would mostly be related to finding volunteers for different events). The tea aroma and caffeine of Asha got me through countless midterms/finals, last minute papers, and late nights at the lab (is it because people like me would camp out here for hours on end that they no longer offer wi-fi?) The owners have done an amazing job of picking out the decor. Asha is perfect for both trendy hipsters and disheveled students. Moving on from the integral role Asha played in my social and academic life...They used to be expensive in comparison to the other local Berkeley boba shops, but with the arrival of Ucha/Yifang and the generally increasing cost of living, I think that's no longer the case. (Though I did notice a few specific price bumps that seemed to correspond with the arrival of the owner's kids). At the core, they have higher quality tea and fresh fruit: their default sweetness is less easily confused with a glucose tolerance test than most other places (I disdain you, 7leaves). You can always adjust your sweetness/add simple syrup to your taste. Over the course of 8 years, I think I've tried every one of their fruit purées and teas. I usually don't get boba anymore, but back then: I never got pearls at Sharetea (because their pearls were tasteless, soggy rubber rubbish), and sometimes went to Ucha specifically because their boba was uniquely fragrant and chewy. Asha's boba is solidly reliable. It's generally well cooked and slightly sweet, not the softest or firmest. I've never had a (fresh) Asha pearl that was uncooked/hard on the inside. They don't really do different toppings - their other topping is grass jelly, which I personally prefer to be a little sweeter and dessert-like than the more herbal version they have here - so you should be here for the tea. My favorite fruit drinks: - Strawberry jasmine milk tea: I love strawberries, and I love jasmine milk tea that's not too sweet. This is my all-time favorite - Blood orange oolong: this is my go-to when it's is in season! They don't let you add it to milk drinks anymore, but I really enjoyed the way the slight cream of the milk paired with blood orange's sweet/tart fragrance - Lemon jasmine: my friend once called this hot lemon juice, but I loved getting the hot unsweetened version whenever Berkeley chilled my heart or I was physically sick. The iced version is very light, refreshing, and a great summer drink. - Blueberry green/oolong/jasmine: the first and best one I had was very tart and one of the best drinks I've ever had at Asha (but usually it's a more mild variation on just sweet. Since it's usually in season at the same time as strawberry I don't get blueberry so often) - Raspberry jasmine/oolong/green: this is very punchy and tart! Very refreshing in hot weather - Kiwi green tea: I personally like the kiwi chunks and chewing on little seeds. I think I would wish it was a bit more sour, but I think this was a relatively unique flavor + it has a more pure kiwi flavor profile (not the super strong flavor you get from an artificial syrup) Other drinks - Their matcha is very generously green; the pre-mixed, layered look is iconic. I personally think it tastes better with no sugar because this brings out the matcha flavor better - Hong Kong milk tea: this was the first place I ever tried HK milk tea! In general, I don't like black tea as much as I used to and if I drink this too fast on an empty stomach I get a little nauseated (again, I think it's the black tea and this is a me problem I've had at other shops if the black tea is strong). Objectively it's a very smooth, silky, delicately sweet drink with an extra caffeine punch (the coffee HK milk tea is similar, just more acidic/acerbic because of the coffee) They no longer have a loyalty program (though I had countless strawberry jasmine milk teas for lunch this way), but as the unquestioned representative of my college experience, they will always have my undying loyalty. read more

I admit..one of the reasons I wanted to visit Asha was for that cute little tea guy mascot lol! Thankfully, the drinks were pretty good too. We came by on a busy weekend and parking was a little crazy. We ended up parking in a garage about a block away. There was a line but it went fairly quickly. I tried the mango green tea and the matcha latte. The mango tea was okay but the star was definitely the matcha latte, which is one of their most popular concoctions. It is one of the best matcha lattes I've had. Smooth and creamy, the latte is something I would come back for. I also tried their mochi cupcake which had a nice chewy texture but the flavor was a little bland. I probably wouldn't get it again. The interior was nice but it was so packed it was hard to really enjoy it. read more

Not a lot of sugar is added to the teas, which can be a pro or con depending on your preference. On previous visits I added sweetener, but this time I just enjoyed the sweetness of the boba. The boba was nicely chewy and the milk tea was delicious. read more

THE GOOD - Super high quality tea and seasonal ingredients. Flavors are excellent and real -- no fake powders or over-sweetened mixes. The mochi muffin was very much enjoyed, too. They also have an emphasis on environmentally responsible packaging. Love all this!! THE BAD - Paid extra for fruit in one of our teas and there is no hint of the fruit in it. THE UGLY - Sent my teenage kids in to pick up a large-ish order, but staff were pretty rude to them. They were not greeted when they entered or when they approached the counter. A box with the order was placed on the counter without a word (not even the calling out of the order name) and when my kids checked the receipt and saw my name, they picked up the box and thanked the staff. Again, no response! No matter what size the order was, I would expect better service than this, but I kind of regretted having purchased so much from them with the lack of service here. It'll be a while before we try them again. read more

Atmosphere was definitely one of those cafes where you see a bunch of college students hanging out and "studying" or studying? Most of the spots were taken, but people do come and go, and the space is adequate considering it is located in Downtown Berkeley. Prior to coming here, I thought the flavors were limited but I was wrong. There was good variety in their menu-- teas, coffee, matcha, etc. I appreciate the different flavors they have compared to other boba places, which displays their authenticity. Although unlike other places, they do not offer snacks in their menu. Drink: Iced Raspberry Oolong Tea with boba | A++++ This place definitely made it to my top 5 (and I consider myself a boba critic). Their boba had the perfect texture and sweetness. It definitely tasted fresh, and I knew it was since the drink was kinda warm at the bottom. I was surprised it did not make the drink too warm! The raspberry flavor was subtle and so refreshing, I just loved it! I did have to add a few pumps of syrup (self-serve) because I'm a sweet tooth, but would have been perfect without it too~ Customer Service: A++++ I can never decide between two items on a menu, because I'm scared I'll end up choosing the wrong one (just like on an exam.... -.-). I consulted with one of my friends and she suggested I ask the cashier. And so I did, she was super helpful and ended up choosing the raspberry oolong as it is a summer special whereas the matcha latte is year round. Good choice #noregrets read more

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I'm always down for a good cup of boba! I've been to Asha multiple times and have always left satisfied. My go-to is their iced matcha latte with boba. Their boba is always fresh, warm, and chewy! Their matcha is also deliciously flavorful, which you can really taste if you get your drink less sweet. I tried their hong kong milk tea (hot) tonight and was just as satisfied. It was the perfect sweetness and had some nice foam on top. The only reason why I'm not giving them 5 stars is because I have rarely ever found a seat to sit down and enjoy my drink. Also they limit their complimentary wifi to 1 hr which is ridic. read more

Asha Tea House - Hong Kong milk tea (hot) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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A creative business, not only specializing in imported Indian, Chinese and Japanese tea, but also hits the boba craving when you're feelin' it read more

Asha Tea House - Grape matcha latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

012620- I haven't been here in four years and their boba seems to have changed. That same chewiness and sweetness isn't there, but the hong kong milk tea tea strength is still the same (nice and strong). read more

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Nowhere I go is complete without getting milk tea... I got the jasmine milk tea normal sweet, less ice. YUM. The tea here at Asha is very natural. You can really taste the essence of the tea leaves that they brew here. I really liked the jasmine here, as you can not get that strong flavor at many places. read more

Asha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

AMBIANCE Large space with high ceilings with free wi-fi. They have a few tables in the back and shared counter space in the front. Lots of natural light coming in, which makes it a good work space. Didn't see many outlets outside of the one in the back and the one in the front. DRINKS I got a fruit tea (specifically the strawberry black tea for $4.25). It feels like a fresh drink especially on a hot day but is definitely really easy to down in a few minutes. Nothing exceptional for me, but delivered what I expected. Would probably come back here to try any of their matcha drinks. read more

OLD FASHION TEA - WHOLE LEAVES I'm a professed caffeine addict. Every day I drink coffee at work since there's a Keurig Coffee Machine. On the weekdays I drink coffee at a local coffee shop. I know I should try to cut back the coffee by drinking more tea. However it's really hard to find great tea. I remember an old Rick Steves episode of London where he visited a tea museum. A curator at the museum stated the quality of tea has been going down because the tea leaves were chopped instead of whole leaves to brew. When I go to teahouses I can't find teas with brewed whole leaves. About 3 months ago after dinner I went to this place as it was recommended by my friend. I wanted something simple so I decided to get mint tea. To my surprise and delight the mint leaves were brewed whole. Is there a difference in taste of brewed tea between finely chopped tea leaves versus a whole tea leaves? The verdict is yes. The finely chopped tea leaves have a bitter taste, which is why I don't drink tea often, whereas whole tea leaves have a smoother taste that makes the tea refreshing. It does take longer to brew a tea in whole leaves than finely chopped tea leaves. Why the rush? Drinking tea is meant for relaxation. I can't comment on the rest of items as I only had the mint tea. If you want an old fashion tea with whole leaves brewed I recommend the mint tea at Asha Tea House. read more

Asha Tea House - Large hot mint tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

The matcha latte is a solid drink. It's made perfectly. I got it with Boba. It was unsweetened. The boba was cooked very well, not too dry and not too soft. It was chewy. The milk and matcha were both smooth. All in all this is a great tea house and I'd gladly return. read more

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So i order the HK milk tea w boba. The store is very well kept and easy to order and pickup. There was no more cookies to purchase that was sad. Price is ok but i question the HK milk Tea. I feel like there is zero flavor of tea because they use too much milk and ice. I would suggest no ice for this drink. And if they can use more tea to make the drink that would be so much better. Maybe the tea flavor was used up already in multiple batches? But that would be my assumption as for sure zero tea flavor. So as a result if that i would have given it 2 1/2 stars but not able to so a 3 star. Owner if you see this review please make sure your tea is brewed fresh for each make. That will improve the overall taste for these drink. read more

I've been to this place a couple of times years ago and really enjoyed it but the few times I went back recently I've been really disappointed in the taste and quality of my drinks. The blood orange oolong tea had a refreshing taste but the oolong tea wasn't strong enough. The drink itself had plenty of fresh blood orange pieces but it was slightly too tart. It wouldve been better if it was slightly sweeter. The other drinks I got were pretty bad. For a place that's well known for their matcha stuff I would really expect to actually taste matcha in my drinks. The matcha latte tasted mostly like warm milk with barely any matcha flavor. The matcha affogato came in a super tiny cup and was extremely bitter (i think they put too much matcha). The Hong Kong milk tea didn't taste any better. It tasted like straight up water with boba. The Boba was soft and chewy though so at least that part they didn't mess up. Sadly don't think I'll be coming back :/ read more

Asha Tea House - Blood orange oolong tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love Asha for the tea quality as well as the variety of offerings. The menu is so creative and genuinely focused on tea, I love the opportunity to try different things with each visit. This latest visit I got to try both the Iced Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk and the Masala Chai Latte. The Iced Hojicha Latte was nice; I rarely get to try Hojicha and I liked how nutty and roasted it was and how well this went with the oat milk. I wish I could've had a stronger Hojicha flavor, however, since these notes were really only an aftertaste. The sweetness level was perfect. The Masala Chai Latte tasted just like chai I have at home, and I mean that in the best way. Not saccharine, full of spices, really warm and comforting. I've also had Asha's Matcha Latte a few times and I'm a huge fan of that; I'd probably recommend this to anyone who wants to visit for the first time. I think the prices here are very reasonable for the quality, too. Milk substitutes are only 25 cents! read more

Now one of my top boba places in Berkeley! I've been meaning to try this place for a while, but it is definitely worth the hype. The flavor of the tea is so good! It's the perfect sweetness! The boba is chewy and cooked perfectly as well. I got the matcha latte with strawberry. Normally I don't like matcha latte with strawberry because the ones that I've tried have been too sweet for me but this one tasted very refreshing with the strawberries and it had a very smooth taste. The employees were also super friendly! I didn't know what to get and they were super helpful with suggesting some drinks I might like! read more

If you want a legit Matcha Latte, Asha Tea House is the place to obtain it. Maybe you've never had real matcha though so beware of real green tea leaf flavor that may be very apparent. Some people love it, some don't. Either way, it's a good drink, cold or hot. If you're still not a fan, they have plenty of other delicious boba teas for all your drinking pleasure. Thank goodness for a great non-powder-based tea house in Berkeley! read more

Asha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got matcha latte both times I came. It was bitter. Not worth the price. My friend who goes there often says it really depends on whose making it. I was disappointed (and led on by the hype). The second time I came, the cashier forgot that I ordered boba in my drink, so I had to go back and give $.50 for that. They do not accept card for things less than a dollar, and prefer to not take card for things less than $5. On the other hand, my friend ordered a HK Milk Tea, which was not bad. It was sweet which I liked, but she disliked the sweetness. read more

TL;DR: Great matcha latte but some of the other items are mediocre... Thoughts: My boba connoisseur friend and I came here on a Friday afternoon. My friend got the iced Tapioca Milk Tea and I got the hot matcha latte. For the tapioca milk tea... - The tapioca was warm initially - My friend got 50% sweet and apparently it tasted very diluted - no milk but basically just tea Score: 2/5 For the matcha latte... - There was a layer of foam on top. - The matcha flavor is strong and rich, IMO one of the better matcha latte I had in Berkeley. Score: 4/5 Final score: (2/5 + 4/5) / 2 = 3/5 Tips: 1. There is a bathroom at the back. 2. The atmosphere is soothing (no loud music), so you could enjoy a great convo with your friends/partner here! read more

Asha Tea House - Matcha Latte and Tapioca Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

We arrived in Berkeley fifteen minutes before our restaurant reservation and decided to grab something warm to sip on while waiting outside. I'm so glad we did because they wouldn't let us in early. BEST DECISION EVER! The house was packed and I noticed that there was a "bar area" open in the back, which I quickly noticed was reserved for "tea service." Ohh! I'm coming back for that next trip. I decided on the Asian Pear Oolong fruit tea and it was the best decision ever. There were bits of asian pear in every sip, the fruit flavor was unlike any other tea I've ever had. Dessert in a cup. My aunty ordered a milk tea and my mom and friend, the matcha latte. Everyone was obsessed with their teas. I don't know much about tea, but this place has me hooked. As we exited I noticed a sign in the window "EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE," Asha you know exactly what you're doing, serving up LOVE IN A CUP one tea at a time. read more

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I ordered an iced matcha latte, "less matcha", with oatmilk and it was sooooooo good. Their menu says their matcha is ceremonial grade. It had a rich complex flavor and wasn't too sweet. I also loved that their straws were environmentally friendly but not the ones that dissolve in your drink. 10/10! read more

I had never seen a hipster tea shop until today! I was hanging out with a couple of friends in Berkeley on July 4th when one of them told me how impressed she was about Asha Tea House. Unfortunately, it was closed that day and I wasn't able to try them out. Fast forward to today. After having lunch with my brother and our two friends in Oakland. I suggested we head to Berkeley to get some tea and dessert, with Asha Tea House being our first stop. We parked the Harvmobile about a block away. When we walked in at around 1:00pm, the place was pretty busy, with a short line waiting to order. Originally, I wanted to Hong Kong Iced Coffee. But when it was my turn to order, I realized the menu on the wall was only a partial one. I quickly changed my mind and got a large cold matcha latte instead. With pearls added, that and the large Hong Kong Milk Tea my brother wanted cost me $10.50. Our friends got a large Iced Honey Green Tea and a regular Iced Raspberry Oolong Tea. I started looking around while we waited for our drinks. I loved the high ceiling and modern decor of the place. Seating was comfortable. There were a couple of people working on the laptops so I assumed they have wi-fi there. The vibe reminded me of all these new hipster coffee shops in Oakland and SF. My two drinks were ready within minutes. The matcha latte was smooth in taste. It wasn't too bitter. I could tell high quality matcha powder was used for the drink. I didn't care for the pearls though. They were soft and mushy. Overall, the drink was okay. I tried my brother's Hong Kong Milk Tea. Simply put, it didn't taste like the real thing. I also asked my friends about their drinks. I was told the Raspberry Oolong Tea "tasted like a Starbucks drink" and my friend had to add honey to his Honey Green Tea himself. Service was adequate. The guy who took my order was polite. Overall, I have had better drinks elsewhere. I would only return to Asha Tea House if opportunity presents itself. Definitely not worth a special trip IMHO. BONUS MATERIAL: - Street parking only in the immediate vicinity. - BART accessible. - They also sell pastries. - Accepts major credit cards. read more

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This place was disappointing. When you first walk in, it looked really cool and spacious but that's about it. The workers are not that welcoming but that wasn't really a big deal to me. The problem was that their drinks tasted so watered down. I got the Hong Kong Milk Tea and a Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba and they both tasted watered down. The boba is on the chewier side as well. I came here with a little high hopes but it was honestly pretty bad. read more

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I got their Hojicha and their salt cream black tea boba. The hojicha was fine but the salt cream was deflated, not very salty/sweet, the tea was watery, and def not worth the $6.50 for the cup size. No wifi. Cute interior tho. read more

Having been attracted to the decor inside Asha, after passing it on numerous occasions, I was able to finally give it a try. Asha is an attractive tea house. Very modern, clean, and seemed to be a place where folks linger in front of a laptop or a textbook. I could see myself spending some laptop face time here. I got the Asian Pear Oolong Tea, which is one of their seasonal teas. I was disappointed with it on a few fronts. One being that the lowest amount of sweetness available was 50%. I personally like to go down to 25%, but they said they were unable to make any lower adjustment. Instead, I added a drizzle of self-serve sugar syrup that's available on the table. Ok, that worked, I guess. Secondly, I asked if there was fruit in the tea, and was told that there were Asian pears in the tea. I assumed this meant there would be chunks, or at least smaller chunks of Asian pears in the tea, which is common. Instead, it looked like there may have been bits of pulverized pear in the tea. Just not at all what I was expecting, based on the fruit teas I've had in other places. Thirdly, I wasn't asked how much ice I'd prefer, something many places do. I ended up receiving less ice than I would've liked, but realized this when I was already about a block away. I guess I should've been proactive and made my request known, but I was in such a hurry that I didn't even think of it. I still left thinking what a beautiful little place this was, atmospherically speaking. Just didn't leave thinking I'd be back for more tea. read more

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So I don't recall bookmarking Berkeley places but apparently I bookmarked Asha! Iced matcha latte :P It was a somewhat hot Berkeley day in April and I was in the town looking to get rid of some of my bookmarks. Asha was number 1 on my list because I really just wanted to try another drink :D I decided to get the iced matcha latte because of the reviews, but since almond milk was extra (and the drink itself was pretty pricey for a medium size already), I decided to stick regular. The thing with the drink is that it does have a matcha taste, but there's nothing else in the rest of the drink that goes with it. (I'm guessing that's why people use the almond milk to give it a heightened taste). Don't be me. Get it with almond milk. See it how it tastes. Also if I recall correctly, I think I got less sugar. Which kinda made the drink alright to me :P There is some seating inside! read more

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I had the 1. Oolong milk tea + boba: good. Tea flavor was strong. Not sweet so go for the regular sweetness. 2. Strawberry mochi donut: delicious but I think it's from third culture. TL;dr: good! I'd come back for tea! They don't make milk tea out of the premium teas tho read more

Asha Tea House is located in Berkeley. I originally stopped by here to check out the cat that took tips, but I was told it went to the San Francisco location. Oh well. While I was there, I decided to try something different. The staff were friendly and helpful as I made my choice: Raspberry Oolong (Organic) Tea. I took a seat and waited for my drink. After a little wait, I got my drink. It was refreshing and tasty. I'd definitely make another visit if I were in the neighborhood. read more

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I've been coming here for a long time and I am never disappointed by the quality of tea and service from the people who work here. I almost always get a matcha latte. Today, today, I tried some of my friend's HK milk tea and HK coffee and I was amazed! They were both so creamy and smooth. We also got a matcha affogato to split between the three of us. read more

Asha Tea House - Hong Kong Iced Coffee Matcha Latte Matcha Affogato Hong Kong Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ordered a matcha latté with boba and found it to be pretty good! Asha itself is quite aesthetic with its relaxing ambience and decor. There are quite a few tables and study spots, but these tend to be filled up quickly by students from campus. The place itself is something to see--the wooden signage and display of teas is quite unique. I ordered the matcha latté, and the drink itself was great for the hot day (I ordered it cold). The matcha was a little bit bitter, so I probably should have gotten the liquid syrup found on the side table. It's nice to have the option to customize the sweetness. Overall, the drink itself is fresh and high-quality; however, the price of $5 for a small drink is steep. I finished the drink in 10 minutes and paid $5+ (added bubbles). I liked it and would maybe order it again, but I give Asha 4 stars for their high prices--even if their drinks are better quality than most boba shops. read more

Yum! I've always seen this tea house around, but I never got to try it since I'm closer to share tea. However, last night, my friends wanted some snacks (the waffle), so I decided to go there and try out some drinks. I decided to get the matcha since I love green tea. I'm also curious to try their moroccan mint tea because moroccan mint tea is amazing (much better than American). But I digress. I ordered the matcha latte hot-- so it wasn't super sweet. The matcha was strong, I could taste it, but it was delicious-- a perfect hot drink on a cold night and it didn't keep me up from the caffeine. Service was good- the cashier was very nice and he explained all the different types of matcha to me which was cool. The cat tip jar is pretty cute and it's near the area where you pick up your drinks. Anyways, I can't wait to come back and try their traditional matcha or their moroccan mint tea. Definitely try out Asha tea house if you want some authentic tea. read more

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Pretty chill / cool tea place in Berkeley Looking in from the outside, the place looks slightly more upscale than most usual bubble tea places. A warm decor with lots of warm lighting, with a wall full of tin cans of tea leaves, this place has a cool tea vibe while not being pretentious. Nice! I got the hot lemon tea which was pretty nice. It even had an actual slice of lemon in it! Served hot with just the right portion, and the price was pretty good. Overall, a good place to visit again and again read more

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Best tea house in Bay Area. The only one comparable is on Valencia street in SF and they are great cause they have cakes, cookies and pastries filled with matcha love.. As far as tea goes Asha IS the best. The owner works there and insures a quality product.. def five 's! read more

Get a serious cup o' tea here. Loved my dark roast oolong, Shan Lin Xi. If you're not sure how to handle the serving process the staff will help you. I was pretty ignorant and helpless. Check the matchaffogato. Perfect sweet treat and a few generous dallops of Three Twins vanilla ic. The coffee is Intelligentsia. They care about serving great product here. Great place to chit chat or as I observed, study. $11.00 for tea and dessert. read more

Asha Tea House - Matcha affogato - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Asha offers a variety of high quality fruit teas and milk teas. They have jars of tea leaves on the wall, and they also have cups of ceremonial matcha that they'll whisk for you on the spot. I really like their matcha latte, surprising considering I don't like matcha. The fruit teas are very hit or miss - they can be bland and watery, but they can also be super flavorful. Unfortunately, my favorite is the Asian pear oolong which is one of their seasonal teas. On my most recent visit a few days ago, I tried their blood orange oolong which didn't impress me - it didn't taste like orange or tea. My boyfriend tried their ceremonial matcha and loved it. I thought it was too strong but if you're into matcha, you'll probably like. I've never been able to get a seat since it's such a popular spot. If you're trying to study here, come at weird hours. read more

Asha Tea House - Ceremonial Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Overall in the Berkeley area, this is one of the better places to go for premium tea and boba drinks and smoothies! After grabbing some pizza, we wanted to walk it off. So we ended up parking over by Slow and Chocolatier Blue. Instead, we yelped, searched, and stopped by Asha Tea House to satisfy our lust for boba! And a great yelp find, it was! We got the jasmine white pearl and matcha latte, both of which were excellent. You can taste he real tea hardiness. The jasmine pearl green tea was especially good because it had a delicate and floral taste; while the matcha latte was a simple iced tea that just satisfied our craving! Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely do an LA walk-by here! The service was fine, and the atmosphere of the place was perfect. Comfortable, laid back with stools and benches. A lot of students studying as well. read more

Asha Tea House - The menu board - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Dude. Favorite tea place in Bay Area so far! Their matcha strawberry tea with boba omggg it's a craving all the time