I like this place because it doubles as a typical boba spot for meet ups or hang outs and as a quiet, cozy tea house for being productive or studious. I saw folks hunched over their laptops trying to absorb their screens and then there were people happily conversing over a pot of tea. The tea itself is delightful. I had the black milk tea with boba and it was just the right amount of sweetness. For those with a sweeter tooth, feel free to adjust using the jar of simple syrup on the counter next to the lids/straws. read more

I went here one summer before an Ed Sheeran concert with two friends and we were craving some boba. Mind you, I was a student at UC Davis and we had no good boba or not good enough boba compared to anywhere in my hometown SJ, so I was pleasantly ecstatic to have found this treasure in the heart of Berkeley! We tried the matcha latte and the regular milk tea and it was brewed to perfection! A little on the sweeter side but the tea stood out well. The place is very cute but always really packed and busy. They even have little boxes that contain loyalty cards of regular customers in alphabetical order, which I thought was really cute! read more

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

In Taiwanese, "Asha" means "someone that enjoys life." One of the store's greatest hopes is that drinking what they put out will remind you of everything you enjoy about life. When people ask me, "Where do you recommend for drinks in Berkeley?" I always say Asha!! I've had my fair share of tea/drinks/boba, and hands down, this place has some of the greatest, most quality tea you'll find NOTE: The boba isn't ready until 45 minutes after opening!! The boba itself is pretty good--sweet and chewy. But if you like it on the SUPER sweet side, this might not be your top choice. The grass jelly here is pretty good too!! I've been here so many times and had SO MANY of their drinks and seasonal selections, but a few have really stood out: - Blood orange oolong iced tea: This is a seasonal drink, and I believe it shows up around the end of January. I like getting all of my drinks with no sweetener so I can really appreciate the taste for what it is. Blood orange is one of my favorite fruits, and when it's in season, I buy it wherever I see it!! The oolong and blood orange complement each other really well. I find that the oolong here has a really smooth, naturally kinda sweet taste - Mango green iced tea: AHHH the mango purée is so good!! This drink tastes like...childhood. I'm a sucker for anything mango, and if you are too, GET THIS DRINK WHEN YOU SEE IT!! - Iced matcha latte with almond milk: The matcha latte is the classic and basically the most Instagrammed thing here!! I especially like getting this with no sweetener because I'm a huge fan of that bold, bitter (in a good way) taste. At a lot of places, the almond milk overpowers the matcha taste, but I didn't feel that way here - Iced matcha fresca with strawberry purée: The matcha and the strawberry complement each other really well!! The strawberry is sweet enough that the drink can stand alone with 0% sugar - Mochi muffin: YESSS another East Bay vendor of the Third Culture Bakery mochi muffin!! This was the first place I had it, and I fell in love immediately!! It has the most scrumptious, divine, delectable, sweet flavor with a perfectly moist, chewy center for a familiar taste that you can't quite distinguish. If you see that they have some in the mini display case, GET ONE. They go fast They used to have regular unlimited free wifi, but then they changed it to 2 hours with receipt (you could sometimes connect to xfinity hotspot/McDonald's wifi/Tender Greens wifi if you were lucky), and then they changed it back to the regular wifi, but I went kinda recently when they made the switch, and it was REALLY slow/not connecting...not sure if it's still like that. I used to study here all the time, but unfortunately, I kinda stopped frequenting this place after the wifi situation changed :( but I'll still come grab a drink and go elsewhere! They have a few power outlets, as well as a few different types of seating, but the place does fill up kinda quickly sometimes. So if you want to make sure you get one of the back individual tables near the power outlets, come early!! Like right when the place opens because more often than not, people have the same idea Bottom line: This is such a cute, hip, aesthetic place!! Favorite place to grab a drink in Berkeley! Kinda pricy, but you can definitely taste the quality of the tea when compared to its competitors. If you enjoy your tea, and even if you don't, this is the place for you!! read more

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Asha is a pretty solid tea house. Whenever I want some high quality drinks in Berkeley, I always drop by Asha to get a variety of drinks ranging from fruit teas, milk teas, and even lattes. My favorite drink thus far is definitely the iced Matcha Latte. I usually get it with or without boba at 50% sugar level. I'm not sure about how the other sugar levels taste, but I've had heard mixed reviews about their different sugar levels - having it either be too sweet or too tame. The Matcha Latte comes off really strong and rich in flavor. I love that it's a really refreshing drink with lots of matcha flavor. This is a huge plus, because I'm a huge matcha/green tea lover! The tea house is always super packed, so if you want to grab a seat, make sure to come early or at odd hours! read more

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

Drinks are a solid 4 stars and been coming how a few years now however my last experience was dismal at best. Ordered via their only avenue, online. Easy enough for the order. Proceeded to their pick at the assigned time. No dice, let them know I was here, and barely got an acknowledgement. Then waited another 20 minute. Really??? What is the point of a pick up time? Can't say I'll be back...I would have been happy to come 45-60 minutes later if they said. read more

My order: Milk tea: jasmine green tea less ice 50% sweet The tea flavor in the drink is good and strong which I think is to be expected for a tea house. Unfortunately I couldn't taste any creaminess to the drink and it does just taste like tea. I will probably try another drink like a classic milk tea next time I am around for an actual "milk tea" drink instead of just a tea drink. Willing to try another time with classic milk tea and see. read more

OMG! So many different teas's here!! The menu is on the wall and you can choose from fruit teas, milk tea, and boba, add goji berries, etc. We ordered 1 matcha with pearls, 1 strawberry black (lightly sweetened), and 1 raspberry oolong tea (lightly sweetened). I liked my oolong tea. Thes are brewed from real tea leaves and not your typical boba tea house. If you come often, get a stamp card! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

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My favorite tea house in the Bay! Asha is supposed to be known for their high-quality tea, and the hype is definitely well-deserved! I've come here several times ordering their various fruit teas (strawberry black my fave, blueberry, kiwi), matcha latte, and Hong Kong Milk Tea. I appreciate how their drinks aren't overloaded with sugar like most boba places, so I always go for regular sweetness and less ice. In fact, for the HK milk tea, plz do not adjust sugar or it'll taste really bad...known from personal experience! It's also a nice place to study at if you can find seats! There's a couple tables and tall counters, but only one outlet so come charged! Noise level is generally fine and they play the perfect cafe ambiance music :) read more

Asha Tea House - hot matcha latte - so good! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love Asha. Great staff, great seating area, and loved my HK Milk Tea (reminded me of the coffee candy I enjoyed as a kid). The drinks here are well crafted and to my taste (not too watered down and not too rich/creamy). Looking forward to trying more! read more

Every time I visit Berkeley I stop here! Their matcha is amazing (I recommend either the fresco or the yuzu sparkler though the latte is good too!) and the other milk teas are stellar. The chai was delicious, even though it can't be made vegan, and the boba was spot on. I know others have complained about the lack of sweetness, but I'm sure they would add simple syrup if you asked! I found the sweetness perfect in mine-and the hojicha chocolate cookie is amazing if you want a baked sweet! Love!! read more

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The drink was amazing! Store was busy on a Saturday, but my drink was ready pretty fast. Would come back again next time I'm in the area

I'm not a tea expert but I enjoyed their Masala Chai Latte! Not too sweet and very cute presentation. Asha is an easy choice when looking for a casual sit-down spot to catch up with a friend :) read more

Asha Tea House - Masala chai latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is my go to local spot for a good matcha latte. I'm sure their other drinks are just as good but this is what they are well known for and what many people order. You can ask for it hot or iced but I usually prefer the iced version with almond milk. Yes, it's on the pricier side but you can definitely taste the quality of the matcha and they give you a good amount of it too. There are also a selection of various milk teas and fruit teas if matcha is not your cup of tea (HAHA). There a few communal tables for studying (packed during midterms / finals time) and a few other seats by the wall and the back area. If you want a tea tasting experience, there is a small area for that too. It would be a fun afternoon date idea or introduction to someone unfamiliar with the world of tea. You can also purchase tea leaves and selected baked goods / treats. The shop itself is relatively small and on the busy University Ave which means depending on the time of day - good luck finding parking! If it's a nice day out and I'm not in a rush, I prefer to park closer to the CAL campus and walk. It's just easier, cheaper, and less stressful. NOTE: I haven't been back in awhile and I noticed something felt a bit different. The cups have changed and appear to be smaller in size. A bit of a bummer but I'll still treat myself to a matcha latte once in awhile. read more

Asha Tea House - New cups...smaller size? - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've heard so much about this place so I stopped in for a grass jelly roasted oolong milk tea yesterday. Friendly and helpful cashier, and I absolutely adore how they use real milk or half and half instead of creamers like most Asia-based chain boba places. Since I've sworn off drinking boba that uses low quality creamers, which is most places, Asha is a saving grace. The milk tea tastes great too. read more

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

Asha is one of my absolute favorite bubble tea shops. They seem really serious about their tea and you can tell by the tea paraphernalia that adorns the inside of the shop. Their drinks start at a lower sweetness level than most bubble tea places so you don't actually have to adjust the sweetness for a regular person that doesn't want a drink just made of sugar. They usually have a long-ish line but it actually goes quite fast as they are well staffed and efficient. This is one of the only places I've tried where I actually like their fruit teas. Their fruit teas taste very refreshing and flavorful. They usually have some fruit pulp to enhance the flavor too. Sometimes they run out of the more popular fruit drinks in the later afternoon. Their milk teas are amazing. Creamy and you can really taste the tea flavors. They offer some flavors that you don't see everywhere like Hong Kong milk tea, Hong Kong coffee milk tea, and Hojicha latte. I've only had good experiences with their boba, it's the perfect consistency and a little sweet. Positives: + Flavorful fruit and milk teas + Very high quality + Great and quick service Negatives: - Smallish interior - Can run out of popular fruit teas Recommend: + Pineapple oolong tea + Matcha latte + Jasmine milk tea read more

I love Asha! I'm not a fan of boba, but they have amazing matcha and coffee drinks. I've been coming here to study since early in my undergrad. They have high communal tables by the entrance and cozy individual tables with outlets in the back. It gets particularly crowded right after the opening ~ 11:30 am so I recommend coming either right when they open or a little later in the afternoon. I always try grabbing a table and tend to spend a few hours at Asha. I usually get a matcha or a Hong Kong iced coffee (depending on how tired I am). And if I'm looking to treat myself, I add a mochi muffin (so worth it). I've tried the chocolate chip cookie before, but it seemed kinda overwhelming. Oh and if you sign up for their rewards program, every tenth drink is on them! Win win! read more

Asha Tea House - Matcha Latte is yum! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really good true tea, cozy and a few locations. A great place to get match and specialty tea drinks san boba

WOW! When it comes to drinks, I normally only buy smoothies, juices, and lattes. I stay away from milk/fruit teas because they are sugar bombs. BUT, Asha uses fresh fruit, and their fruit teas are NATURALLY sweetened. Just what I like! I couldn't decide which fruit tea to order, so the casher recommended the pineapple oolong to me. What I really came here for was the mochi muffin because the place I went to the night before had run out of them. Pineapple Oolong Tea: SO GOOD. This is hands down the best cold tea I have ever had. There were actual pineapple chunks at the bottom, and I could sip them through my straw. The tea was so light and refreshing, and had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. Mochi Muffin: So I'm assuming this is a new NorCal food trend that will take a bit to hit SoCal (where I'm at), but I sure hope it comes down here FAST. One word to describe this muffin: magical. On the outside it had the texture/bite of a muffin, but then your teeth sink into the soft, chewy (don't worry, it's not too chewy) inside. It wasn't super heavy, sugary and floury like most muffins, so I liked it a lot. I'm going to stop trying to describe it now, just go try it! The service was super friendly and quick! You even get to pick out the muffin yourself, after paying (prices weren't too bad). The interior is large, so it's a fun place to hang out or study. read more

Asha Tea House - Inside of mochi muffin (these things are delicious!) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I got a black milk tea with grass jelly. It was pretty good. It was a different experience where I could add my own sugar. I didn't realize mine had no sugar, but it was a really nice concept that I can customize it myself. Good milk tea, I would come back! read more

Asha Tea House - Wall of tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really cool little tea house with great tea, and indoor seating; chill place to do work too.

So many wonderful things to say about this place. I go here too frequently, it's a problem for my bank account. My latest obsession is their Chai - try it out. read more

Solid ingredients and lovely selections. Beautiful interior and convenient location. Fresh fruit infusions are worth the extra $

I have gone to Asha, a lot. Usually when I go places I review the items based on similar places but I have to keep Asha separate. The reason I say that is because I would compare Asha to other boba places, but this place is super unique. The reason it is super unique is that it has various teas which it specializes and just has boba. But I have had their Hong Kong Milk Tea and the Matcha latte, both iced...and they are really good! Great tasting drinks with really good quality boba. Granted, it is definitely on the pricier side, but you are getting some good quality drinks with that. On top of great drinks and a good selection of teas and milk teas, the place has a great atmosphere. Have been going to Asha for a while now, and don't see that changing anytime soon. read more

Asha Tea House - Iced Matcha Latte with Boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've passed by this place a few times and have been dying to try their famous matcha green tea latte with boba. I am obsessed with Starbuck's iced matcha latte and love recreating it at home. I ordered the iced matcha green tea latte (3.50) with boba (.50) and soy milk (.25). I HATED it. It tasted like watered down soy milk with a weird matcha taste. I would have scooped my boba out but it was really inconsistent. Sometimes it would be chewy and sweet and other times it would just be soggy. Sadly I couldn't even finish half and felt like I had wasted my money. I did notice I was the only one there that ordered that drink so maybe this drink isn't for everyone? I do love matcha and enjoy drinking the ceremonial and culinary grade. Just don't understand why this drink tasted so awful. A friend of mine lives a couple blocks away, perhaps I'll give this place another go.. but something other than THAT drink. read more

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

You can never go wrong with Asha. Every drink is high quality and made with care. Any of their seasonal fruit drinks are great (my personal favorites are the blueberry and honeydew), and the Hong Kong milk tea is always a safe choice if you're new. Their matcha latte is a classic and a must-try -- it seems to be a popular favorite. Their boba is also always spot-on, but if you go around their opening time, they unfortunately won't have boba available. Be aware that compared to other boba places, their sizes are small and their prices high. But the quality is sky high, much different than any other place I've tried -- the drinks taste clean and like tea (not sugar), like how they're supposed to. My biggest qualm is that they're no longer offering stamp cards, which is why I'm taking off a star. There's a lot of loyal Asha customers (like myself) who have been fans for a very long time, and I wish they would bring back their stamp cards especially with their prices. Pro tip: You get 25 cents off if you bring your own cup! read more

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I like this place! It looks cool inside and the people are really friendly and nice! Coffee and tea places in berkeley tend to be busy so sometimes there's that feeling of being rushed for your order but not this place! Boba is just okay here but I have had better. The drink itself was nice and refreshing. I'll be back to try something else (: read more

I wanted something tart and the cashier suggested the kiwi tea. The tea was a little bitter and there were a few specks of kiwi seeds on the bottom. Interesting but didn't satisfy my tart cravings. Maybe I should have ordered the blood orange instead. We ordered four drinks but only received three. Cashier seemed like his head was in the clouds. We didn't even hear our name called out so we waited a while then wander over to the pick up drink area and saw our drinks sitting on the counter. Then we were told to get our own lids which were stacked on another counter behind us... Prices are on the higher end for tea. read more

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

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I love this place. The decor is beautiful and the music is very soothing. They have so many tea options and alternative tea ideas! I got the matcha affogato and the Bi Luo Chun (Green Snail Spring) tea set. Both were wonderful! I came during lunch time on a Monday so there was some seating at the tea bar, good thing we got the tea set (can only sit at the tea bar if you order a tea set), this place is packed with a person at each table with their laptops! I would love to come by again but I'll be careful to wait for the stars to align. Parking is a little tough and it's not super close to the Bart station either. I can only get seating if it's not too crowded and I get a tea set to sit at the tea bar which is a little bit limiting on my menu choices. read more

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

Unique tea offerings, a lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating, kind waitstaff what more can we ask for?

I got the Hong Kong Milk Tea & Regular Black Milk Tea with Boba. Their standard level of sugar tastes like no sugar has been added. Perhaps, I'm basing my standards for sugar levels relative to how other boba/tea shops make their drinks, but if I had known my milk tea was going to be bland and bitter, I would have requested for additional sugar. I'm especially shocked that their hong kong milk tea was so bitter! I've tried my fair share in actual Hong Kong and it has always been a sweet delight because of the condensed milk. However, the drink from here tasted like a mixture of tea and half & half creamer. Would not go back here for drinks. Definitely not worth the price either. read more

It took a few months of trialling all of the boba houses in Berkeley before I found this gem! Asha is the (self proclaimed) Blue Bottle of tea and does the best matcha I've had in the Bay Area. It could be the freshness of the leaves or the sheer quality of the tea they use, but I'm always impressively wired after a matcha latte. It's not overly sweet, like other boba establishments and the matcha pairs perfectly with the Strauss whole milk they use. Unfortunately, with their popularity comes one downside, which is that this shop is always impressively busy. I wish it was the sort of place I could come and hang out frequently with friends but we're always struggling to find seats due to the many other patrons sipping boba and working on their laptops. Even when we do find seats, I worry that we're disturbing the people around us. I kind of wish Asha swapped places with the 85 Degrees C place just up University just for the sheer space! On the positive side, the staff at this location seem to be friendlier than those at the downtown San Francisco location (plus, despite my complaints about crowdedness, it's still better in this location than in San Francisco). read more

Asha Teahouse was so packed on a Sunday. Lots of students studying and getting their tea fix. I ordered the Hong Kong milk tea with grass jelly. It came out rather quickly despite the line when ordering. I thought it was going to be sweeter but they have a little station where you can add more sweetness if you would like. I believe they increased their prices. I saw a little flyer they posted when I was waiting for my drink. It was $4 for a tea without boba. Which might be 50 cents more expensive than other places. But the quality of tea here is better so it might be worth it to some. read more

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

I've been holding out to get a matcha latte here and I finally did! versus their SF location Matcha Latte is the way to go and it really is lightly sweetened, totally worth the $4.50 I was able to come back again and try their affogato(3 scoops of three twin's vanilla ice crea, with matcha added) and that was nomz if you're looking for eating matcha versus drinking matcha lol And since I was in a roll I might as well try everything on my list and went on my way to order a matcha macchiato too LOL this was similar to my affogato except it comes unsweetened and it is hot, I will probably skip this item since I prefer sweetened items instead Check it out! read more

super good tea, and the boba is made there, so sometimes it's still warm when you get your drink.

THIS is your place for bubble tea. Or coffee milk tea. Or many other decadent teas and mixed beverages. A thoughtfully inspired tea house (check out the website: https://ashateahouse.com/pages/about) There are also a few pastries to choose from. This is another instance where I have hardly explored the menu because I always crave my staple choice of coffee milk bubble tea. Iced or hot, you can find your choice refreshment here. read more

My order at this location is always consistent and delicious! Ordered a matcha latte with oat milk last time (slightly cheaper than SF prices) and it was perfectly sweetened with a strong matcha flavor. Perfect dessert / drink after getting Marugame or other food in downtown! read more

Everything here is good. My go to is the iced matcha latte with oat milk. It's a small shop but very cute and quiet most times. Friendly service, pretty fast. read more

Asha Tea House - Iced Matcha Latte with oat milk - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Loved this nice cute little cafe If you are looking for a cafe to hangout, study and work while sipping on some unique tea/ coffee flavors, this is the ideal place I tried the Raspberry Oolong tea, and fruit infused matcha latte - Both were divine and not too sweet Definitely recommend this place the next time you are in Berkeley. Go to this place early if you want to try the mochi muffin, I missed it by a few mins it seems read more

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No lie- the matcha latte with seasonal fruit IS as good as everyone says it is. Perfect flavor, not too sweet, and beautiful presentation. There isn't a massive amount of the fruit, but I'd order any drink that contains it. I've spent the past couple of months hitting up every tea place that's been recommended to me in East Bay. This is by far the most hipster I've been to, probably due to the location a few blocks from the University. One star off. I forgot to ask for less ice, and the cup ended up being 50% ice. That's just ridiculous. read more

Asha Tea House - Matcha latte with strawberry puree - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice place, tea is pretty nice, slightly higher cost so only worth it if you enjoy tea. Service is similar to any other boba shop.