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I stopped by for a quick tea. Seems like this is strawberry season. Their specials were all using strawberry. Strawberry matcha latte was my favorite item here. I could feel fresh strawberry puree. Strawberry matcha soft-serve was really good as well.
Asha is by far my favorite spot for fruit based tea drinks! I love their season fruit teas, but the constant stars are always the HK milk te (literally such a good strong tea taste, and not too sweet!) and for those who love yuzu- their new seasonal matcha latte with yuzu is GOOD! my partner went and got it twice in one week! And if you're just craving a sweet treat, I really like their soft serves! The matcha is soooo strong and not too sweet!
Nice tea house at Berkeley. They have another location at SF. We stopped by after lunch. Looks like it is a good place to study or work as I see many customers working on the laptop. I heard this tea house is pretty famous. it has nice interior and high ceiling. They also have one popup store inside when we visit. There are plenty of teas and match varieties. They also sell the match powder, tea leaf and Hojicha powder . They also have imperial Matcha powder. We ordered just cold matcha and it was good. it was not that strong. We will stop by next time to try other tea.
There are so many boba shops in the Bay Area, but Asha really stands out because they take their tea seriously. While many shops rely on powders, Asha brews their tea fresh and authentically every day. The Hong Kong Milk Tea is a perfect example. It's incredibly smooth and rich, with that distinct, full-bodied tea flavor. Fun fact: Asha has been serving matcha since 2012, long before matcha became the obsession it is today. They were ahead of the trend and have been doing it the right way all along.
I come by here quite often. Good matcha. Rude front desk lady though. I was simply eating my fries as I wait for a matcha I ordered & she rudely snapped at me, telling me not too. Like okay, I wont come here anymore during my lunch break then. There other matcha spots within 5 mins that treat their guests a little nicer.
Perfect and quaint. Recently stopped in for a cup of tea while waiting to have lunch with clients in the area. The space is open and is great if you want to hang out for awhile and enjoy your beverage. Friendly service and a wide variety of menu items.
Oh man, if you want to try some of the best tea possible in a fast serve environment this would be the place. I've only had the chance to try the HOJICHA green tea and omg it was f*cking amazing srsly I want to try way more of their options- this may be an every time I'm in the bay type thing- rekindles my tea obsession
Great, fresh high-quality matcha green tea regular size was $5.58. Waited about 10 minutes for my drink!
Feels odd leaving a review for soft serve from a tea shop but that was our favorite thing. The teas were good but not something we'd drive a long distance for, but the soft serve was really good. Would come back just for that. It was creamy, not too sweet with just the right amount of matcha flavor. .
I had high hopes about the matcha latte here, but my drink turned out to be below my expectations. I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt after seeing the chunks of matcha at the bottom of my cup, but after mixing it and giving it a try, the taste was lacking. I could hardly taste the matcha, and it was really milky. I wouldn't get it again, but maybe the teas here are better than the lattes.
Good quality matcha! I also love that there is the option to make it less sweet and with less ice. Ordering is pretty quick and easy through the ordering screen. To order loose-leaf tea, though, I believe I've had to order at the counter. The space is great -- it fills up, but I personally haven't had trouble finding seating. There are large windows and plenty of natural light if you're reading while sipping on your tea. They do run out of pastries later in the day, so come early not to miss them!
Sooo good and great study cafe vibes Drinks: 1) Jasmine milk tea: excellent with 75% sweetness 2) Roasted oolong milk tea with honey: would be better with regular sugar and 75-100% sweetness 3) loose leaf milky oolong tea leaves Logistics: -Super hard to find parking -great for doing work here, lots of tables available
I did enjoy their Matcha Latte more than the Pineapple Oolong Tea, both with half sweetness. The service was nice and efficient. Cozy inside, but a bit smaller with less seating and noisier to sit down and relax. I didn't like where it was located because there were mentally unstable people near the front of the door. Plus, there was not much street parking, so you either had to park one block away or a few streets away. You will have to be accompanied by friends or a partner to visit this place.
This place was kinda overrated tbh. I ordered HK milk tea with pearls (less sweet). The tea taste wasn't nearly as strong as in authentic HK milk tea and it wasn't sweet enough. I added a decent amount of sweetener after receiving my drink but my tea still didn't taste sweet enough. Pearls were okay but nothing super impressive (for toppings, Asha only has pearls and grass jelly). Save your time and money and go elsewhere for your boba fix. read more
13 years ago
I've been wanting to try Asha Tea House since forever! I'm rarely ever in the Berkeley area, so one night, I finally got a chance to try it out along with exploring the area. The moment I walked in, I knew what I was already going to get. 1) Matcha Latte: I love anything to do with matcha, so I knew I had to get this! I got it as a cold drink as it was a warm summer day. Price was $3.50, which is definitely cheaper than Boba Guys in San Francisco. In comparison, I definitely enjoyed Asha Tea House's Matcha Latte more. I love that when you mix up the drink, you won't be able to taste the bits of the matcha. Definitely a plus right there! The drink was not too sweet nor was the matcha too overpowering. Very refreshing. 2) Matcha Mochi Portuguese Egg Tart: I was a bit nervous before I had arrived because I didn't know if they would've ran out of this! However, I got lucky and was able to get the last one! When you cut it in half, you can definitely see the matcha mochi inside. The tart itself is pretty flaky. However, I thought this egg tart was so-so and not the best I've had when compared to Chinatown. At the price of $2.75, it was pretty expensive especially for the size of it. Asha Tea House is pretty spacious on the inside with lot of seating. They also offer stamp cards, where you can leave it there so that you can save space in your wallet. Love that idea! If I lived in Berkeley, I think I would frequent Asha Tea House more often. read more
A few things came into my mind here when I was reading some of the reviews and compared it to my experience. Maybe I'm spoiled with the fact our milk tea in Canada is miles better than the US? Maybe I should've rated this place in regards to the whole "student budget" feel instead of the higher class feel? I try to be fair (as you can see in many of my reviews), but I can't give this place higher than 2 stars. I ordered the regular hojicha latte. It listed as "roasted Japanese green tea with whole milk". However, when I drank it, there was absolutely no tea taste, and the milk tasted like skim milk (even though it was advertised as whole milk). Needless to say I didn't exactly enjoy my drink, although I did finish it. The cafe participates in no wifi Sundays and I arrived on a Sunday, so I had no wifi inside. I understand the whole "wifi radiation and cancer waves" thing, but most studies have proven against this claim. Oh well. Will I come back here? Probably not for milk tea. Maybe their fruit tea is better? read more
11 years ago
I love this place so much!!!!! The teas are absolutely tasty and made fresh to order. I like coming here for the quality of the teas and the atmosphere. People are really nice and it's a great place to sit and chat even though most people study. I always come here when I crave boba, but today I decided to try something new. A customer favorite, Yuza green tea is a fruity green tea. I decided to try something new so opted for a regular size of this. Personally, it's not my favorite and I was kind of disappointed the guy in the front didn't make a strong enough case for another fruit tea because this or didn't taste so great. My cousin ordered her usual black tea with almond milk and boba. But to be honest, the milk tea with almond syrup tastes so much better. But they were out of almond syrup! She tried lavender syrup but it still didn't taste as great unfortunately. Although it wasn't a good day for us at asha today, my past visits were great, which is why I still gave them 5 stars!!!! I'll be back! read more
Matcha latte -- no modifications; wish it were sweeter! If I could add some honey and maybe oat milk, would be comparable to boba guys' matcha latte! (just not nearly as sweet) Not sure if you can adjust the sweetness level here, but if my drink was the 100% .... might need to order at 150%. (note: I usually order 50% or 75% sweetness at other places). My husband ordered a strawberry black tea and it was too bitter for my taste.. he seemed to enjoy it though. One bathroom available + a lot of area for sitting/studying. Normal noise level conducive for studying or chatting with friends. Probably not the best neighborhood though...? I would definitely come back and try their other drinks! read more
8 years ago
I LOVE ASHA!! Ever since it opened up in the beginning of my Berkeley days, it's always been my favorite treat for boba and snacks (their mochi cookies and muffins they get from other bakeries!). Close enough to campus/BART to walk but far enough to feel like a little getaway. Their teas are always so aromatic and tasty, and the vibe is perfect for camping and de-stressing. Even after some slight changes (like updating the logo and phasing out the personalized stamp cards), my love for Asha does not waver. Definitely a MUST TRY if you're in the area - boba will never taste the same. My favorites are blood orange oolong, pear, matcha latte, and the hojicha latte. The actual boba is probably the only store that I will willingly order because it's always the perfect consistency and taste. Warm too!! read more
6 years ago
It was my first time here and I had to just have a simple Matcha Latte! Always love when spots let you choose your level of sweetness and alternative milk option. Parking is a little hard to find, but if you are determined to get your boba fix, parking is just minor. Definitely a place I will come by more often! read more
Parking is a pain in the butt unless you plan to do tons of things downtown or you're on UC Berkeley campus and decided to run across the street to grab something to drink. It's a very small place but it's packed with students trying to do homework or study. I gave the iced matcha latte with boba a try ever since reading lots of yelp reviews on it and without fail, it was a great little treat. It has the perfect amount of sweetness which didn't overpower the matcha green tea flavor which was nice. The boba was chewy not squishy and too soft. I've read great things about their seasonal teas so I'll definitely give that a try sometime. read more
7 years ago
I really enjoyed the great tasty Matcha latte-robust and smooth. It can be personalized by adding boba or other stuffs. The drink is made to order, so it is fresh. The waiters and waitresses are polite and helpful. The cafe offers educational information by putting up signs to explain different drinks, tea sets even lamps. Free WiFi is available. read more
2nd time Wed 8/30/12 tried Hot HK Milk Tea - tasted fine. B. paid so it tasted better. B. wanted a Espresso shot, but he got a Matcha tea shot instead. Very strange why didn't he get coffee drink, confusing. He liked it, thought it was strong. It kept me awake for Chinglish so I'm happy enough. read more
14 years ago
A very sophisticated and fun interior design, decent drinks, a few snacks, and wi-fi. I wish I had known about this place sooner. I came here with a few girlfriends, and we are all tea girls. One of us ordered the matcha latte (DELICIOUS!), one ordered a boba, and I ordered an oolong that looked latte-fied. We also got the Portuguese egg tarts (fancy don tots). This place had a fair amount of seating, but people were pretty aggressive in staking their claims in the table seating. I was really impressed (as always with Berkeley) on the neat interior design, free wi-fi availability, green recycle/waste system, and the fact that they had a frequent customers rewards program. My friend who ordered the boba (Friday at 3:30ish PM) said that the boba didn't taste fresh. It was too squishy on the outside. Other than that, we had a great time and would come here again... and stake out a table pretty quickly. ^_^ read more
13 years ago
First time here and I was in loooove. My best friend treated me here when I visited her in Berkeley to catch up, and this place is really cute! I can see why a lot of college students like coming here to study because the environment is so relaxing and has lots of tables and counters even for small talk. It's very clean and quiet as well. I got the strawberry black milk tea and WOW, they do not mess around when it comes to tea!! What I like about this place is how their tea is freshly brewed and everything; none of that powder stuff so I really don't mind how bitter it might have tasted but it was really good. Even their pearls were oober chewy and sweet. The prices of the drinks were a little on the steep side, but I think it's worth it for the quality. I definitely want to come back here and try something new when I'm visiting Berkeley again. It's a nice change from the artificial boba drinks you can easily find in the city or everywhere else. read more
I was excited to try this place because of the raving reviews but the Asian side of me feels a bit misled by the 1 star dollar rating. I assumed buying a $6.50 pot of tea would rock my world but I wasn't impressed. Though the Single Matcha Affogato was tasty, I don't think it was worth $3.75. I don't mind paying for quality at all but this place didn't really cut it for me. I could see why a lot of people would enjoy studying/working here but I wouldn't say I'd want to come back for their drinks. Especially for its price- womp womp. read more
6 years ago
This place does not live up to the hype. I came here during COVID and it was pretty empty, I should have taken it as a sign. I ordered a Hong Kong Milk Tea with Boba. The boba was good and freshly made, but the milk tea itself was so bland and flavorless. For $6/cup, it's not worth your money. read more
I first visited Asha Tea House perhaps six years ago (when they still had stamp cards) and I've been an avid frequenter since. If you are a fan of traditional-tasting matcha, hojicha, and other Japanese teas, the selection at Asha is phenomenal for the Berkeley area. The shop's ambience is quaint and calm, generally filled with studious students and others engaging in quiet conversation. Upon entering Asha Tea House, you find the beverage menu displayed on wooden panels to your left. There are a couple of year-round fruit teas that are offered, but I'd definitely suggest giving the seasonal fruit teas a shot if you're not up for a milk-based beverage--my personal favorite is the Fuji apple black tea, I believe offered during the winter. I'm a boba fan so I've always ordered boba with my drinks from Asha and have always been pleased with its texture and overall consistency, as well as its flavor (slightly sweet, as if made so with honey). Something I'd like to note is that the teas as made without being sweetened--even if you ask for it to be sweetened, you likely wouldn't be able to tell. However, Asha does have sweetening syrup available by the straws and napkins (I generally use a LOT to my drinks because I'm not a fan of butter beverages). There are substitutes for milk as well for customers who are unable to drink dairy--I always ask for my matcha lattes to be made with soy milk, for example. Additionally, Asha offers a small assortment of pastries (such as mochi muffins) that go on sale later in the evening before closing. I've never actually tried these pastries so I can't judge them upon taste, but they certainly look nice. Service at Asha has always been a pleasure as well. I'd suggest linking your card to your phone number so that you can accumulate stars each time you make a beverage purchase. After reaching twelve stars you get a free drink! read more
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Hip, clean set up that is perfect for studying with variety of drink options. Blood Orange Oolong Tea- real bits of blood orange gave this drink a tart overall flavor. There was a lot of ice in the drink which melted pretty fast. I would have preferred this drink to be a bit more sweetened but I appreciated the bits of orange. read more
6 years ago
Asha Tea House, a year-long establishment started by a Bay-Area native named David, wanted to give tea lovers a home. True to its origins, Asha sources its tea from Taiwan (where boba tea drinks all started), which makes it an even better place! No bias at all. ;) I got the hojicha latte, a green milk tea, with boba (otherwise known as pearls), which was absolutely delicious! The tea was brewed perfectly, and much better than the cheap cuppa that uses milk tea powder. However, my favorite drink was the blueberry green tea that Betty ordered. I'm not typically a fan of fruit drinks, but because they use real blueberries, this drink had me sold! I officially love this place. Their philosophy of using health conscious ingredients such as antibiotic milk and organic tea leaves makes the appeal of this tea house greater, especially in a town like Berkeley. We didn't spend long at Asha, but I could already see that there were regulars who were busy at work on their laptops. If I were still going to school, I would definitely be frequenting this place for work! They have amazing hours and free wi-fi! Plus, they sell loose tea leaves online. Yum. read more
12 years ago
Finally had a chance to stop by this tea house to see what all the hype was about. When you walk in, the first thing that impresses you is the high ceiling. The venue looks like a modern, Asian-themed shop with long paper lamps hanging from above, descriptions of drink ingredients on various boards, gunmetal gray stone/concrete structural posts, and natural lighting entering through tall glass windows. The entire atmosphere feels like a very mellow, casual coffee shop, except instead of coffee, everyone orders milk tea. This place offers frequent buyer cards, but they don't advertise it - you have to inquire yourself. Interestingly, there's a box to store your frequent buyer card to avoid losing it or forgetting to bring it every time you decide to visit. It looks like an old library catalog system (before online libraries were invented). I went for the highly recommended Matcha Latte and added boba. Regular size is $3.50, large is $4.50, boba is an additional 50 cents. However, it didn't look as amazing as the pictures I had seen on Yelp. The white layer (milk) wasn't as tall in height as I expected it to be, and it was not clearly distinct from the green layer (matcha). Also, the drink made the inside of my throat feel scratchy, like it was causing me to have a sore throat. It was as if I was drinking a very grainy concoction. Aside from the texture, the taste was good. read more
11 years ago
The matcha here is heaven! I always get the matcha latte with boba here and their matcha is the perfect bitterness to complement the sweetness of boba and milk. I ask for less ice so my drink is less diluted when the ice melts. It can be quite busy inside depending on the time or day, but the servers are always enthusiastic and make sure to repeat my order back to me before swiping my card. Seems like a lot of people hang out here and study, but it can be a bit loud for my tastes, but they do have quite a few tables to sit at. They're conveniently located like two steps from the bus stop, so forgo driving if you can (parking is unbearable) and take the bus. read more
If you're in Berkeley and love high quality tea, go to Asha Tea House! Asha's matcha series is one of the best. They are made with 100% stone-ground green tea and individually hand-whisked to order. It's not overly sweet, and you can really taste the prominent flavor of matcha. I love their matcha fresco, a lightly sweetened and shaken matcha and green tea blend with (optional) seasonal fruit puree, boba, or grass jelly. I ordered mine with the fruit puree (fuji apple), and the sweetness from the puree definitely enhances the overall flavor. My boyfriend, whose more on the minimalist side when it comes to tea, ordered their oolong tea. He said it was fantastic and the temperature was just right. Everything here is excellent - the tea is brewed from fresh tea leaves, the ambiance is trendy and comfortable, and there's ample seating to study, read, or hang out with friends. read more
We loved the HK iced coffee, it was a cute little store with tea essentials displayed around that we enjoyed seeing while waiting for our drinks to be prepped up. I got the bloody orange oolong tea which wasn't anything extraordinary so my review is purely for the iced coffee and professional service from these lovely hard working ladies. read more
8 years ago
cute cafe that's nice for studying. I was only able to spot one seat in reach of an outlet; but other than that, Asha's worth a visit if you're looking to get some work done off campus. drinks are both tea based, so don't go in expecting to get your usual milk tea fix. Asha offers non-dairy options which was another plus, and they have quality and seasonal teas if you prefer more of a lighter drink. drink prices are relatively fair and the staff was friendly and informative, especially with all my questions about their drinks read more
I've been dreaming of Asha's Matcha Latte since I discovered it on Yelp...even though I never had it before. The pictures and reviews made it look SO GOOD. How could I not go here the next time I went to Berkeley? :) The place is so cute! Like most places in Berkeley, of course. The staff was super nice and friendly. The guy working at the cashier gave my friend 3 stamps, since I ordered first and said no to the card, he just gave her my stamp without us even asking! (Since I rarely go to Berkeley, I'd never finish that card...haha.) I thought that was nice, since most places, the people kind of glare at you if you try and ask them to do that, but he did it was a genuine smile! The drink came out super fast too! I ordered the Matcha Latte (iced with boba), of course. It was really good! It has a strong tea flavor, but it's also very creamy and light. The matcha isn't sweet, like the ones you would taste at Stabucks or Peet's, so it's refreshing to be drinking "real" matcha. I was surprised by the sweetness of the boba, but I liked it! It was good boba to munch on. It's $3.75 for a regular sized cup (and $0.25 more for boba, I believe), so not a bad price! The place is super close once you get off the BART. If you're BARTing to Berkeley, you have no reason not to stop by here! Next time, I will try the Matcha Affogato. :) read more
Ok...I truly appreciate the concept of this place. The tea is made fresh to order...it can't get anymore fresh than this. Why 3 stars? I was chewing on my tea from the leaves. That really wasn't appetizing. The pearls were way too soft... Just not my cup of tea...no pun intended. Probably won't be back here again. read more
9 years ago
Oh Asha, if only you were a walking distance away! I would totally come any chance I get! It's just not like any other milk tea place I've been to! I just love the strong aromatic, tea flavor, especially in something as simple as a matcha latte! -The interior is wonderful! The hipster vibes, contemporary music, and display of classy tea is great. -The staff is super friendly! They take the time to ask if you want any adjustments to your drink to ensure you are satisfied. -The drinks are fantastic! I've tried the matcha latte and hojicha latte! Both are great! Recommend the matcha latte for first timers because the matcha taste is extremely rich with tea flavor, but not bitter with the creamy milk:) -The boba. OMG. It's just so good!! Seriously I get this every time because it's not too soft or hard, and is soaked in honey to add sweetness to your drink. -Great WiFi and usually not spotty Overall, a great place to relax, do work, or hang with friends with some good tea:) read more
5 years ago
I haven't been here in almost 2 years! Unfortunately their SF location closed. We got a hojicha latte and a Hong Kong coffee milk tea. Hojicha latte: It was okay. The hojicha flavor was there but it was dull. It tasted more like milk with a hint of hojicha. For me, nothing beats Matcha Cafe's hojicha latte. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't order it again. Hong Kong coffee milk tea: Also okay. I might not be the best judge on this one because I've never had HK milk tea before. The coffee flavor was really strong so it didn't taste like a dessert.. but they specialize in more traditional teas than your classic dessert milk teas. But the boba was good! Soft and chewy. The texture and size is similar to Urban Ritual's. I had high hopes because the first time I came I ordered a hot yuzu jasmine tea and I loved it so much. Great balance of sour and floral. I almost ordered it today but I wanted to try something new (and we also got mochi donuts and I wanted something milky to go with it hehe). I'm definitely getting a pure tea next time! They have a blood orange oolong tea that I'd love to try. read more
An extremely aesthetically pleasing tea house with true authenticity in their drinks. With high ceilings, this spacious shop is perfect for spending rainy days in to do work or catch up with an old friend. (Maybe I'm biased, I went on a particularly chilly rainy day.) Asha Tea House also has a lovely, chill environment with friendly staff-the cashier was very patient with my indecisiveness in ordering for the first time. The drinks are not very sweet... something I love! I got the hk style milk tea and coffee with tapioca, which was basically coffee. I'm not sure where the milk tea went but it was overall good quality stuff! There's just something about the vibes from this place :-) read more
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2086 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Downtown Berkeley
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Do they have wifi?
Yes they do have wifi! I have friends that sometimes meet at Asha to work together.
Do they still do a Rooibos tea?
Rooibos tea is still sold and it is under herbal teas. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0097/5092/files/Cafe_Menu_Blank.pdf?3250218720265155365
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