They have cheese tea here, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. Cheese tea is a cold tea drink with foam on top that is made with cream cheese, whipping cream, and milk. It started in Taiwan, where they used powdered cheese, powdered milk, salt, and whipping cream. In China, they made a version that used real cream cheese, real milk, salt, and whipping cream. Bengong's Tea is a franchise company that originated in China in 2014. They have over 100 stores in China and plan to expand in the USA . Being a franchise means their drinks are based on standardized powders. That being said, we bought 2 drinks to see if they make milk teas as good as some claim. 1) Burnt Caramel Cheese Milk Tea It had black tea with lots of milk. The cheese foam and burnt caramel drizzle was on top. We got 50% sugar and less ice. The proper way to drink cheese tea is to sip it so you taste the foam first and then the tea flows through it. Don't use a straw. My wife hated the flavor of the milk tea. I thought the foam was interesting and the milk tea was typical except for the excessive milk powder flavor. The foam tasted like whipped cream with a hint of cream cheese. The caramel drizzle had a slightly burnt flavor and moderate sweetness. The foam and caramel were good and should be paired with a different milk tea. I don't recommend this. The milk tea is the problem here. 2) Black Rice with Taro Boba Milk Tea It had black rice tea and milk with taro boba and brown sugar boba. We got 50% sugar and no ice. The cup was full even though we got no ice. Nice! It had a modest milk flavor with a light roasted rice flavor. There were lots of brown sugar and taro boba. Not much taro flavor in the boba. Loved the brown sugar boba and the large amount! This will fix any boba craving. Overall, it was very satisfying in both the tea and boba. The store space had two businesses, Chin Xi'an Style restaurant and Bengong's Tea. When you enter the dining room, Bengong's Tea is on the left. If you order at the cash register, you'll see a sign that says, "CASH ONLY." They have an order kiosk for credit cards. There is a 15% Yelp Check-in discount that can only be used at the cash register. Beware, the overhead menu had old prices. Everything is 75 cents more. The service person might be hidden behind the counter. It looked like no one was there until we got close to the counter and looked over. There was a woman sitting low behind the register area. She was short to start with. The service was polite and quick. The dining room and restrooms were clean. They are located in the corner of Princess Shopping Center. There is plenty of free parking. Their menu had some interesting drinks, so we'll be back. This place is more of a 3-star than a 4-star rating. Since this is a first visit, I'm giving lots of leeway. read more

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Yet again I came because I love the Boba tea. But the female is not helpful nor friendly behind the counter If you can get pass the Asian rudeness seemingly in America, get you a drink with or without boba. read more

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The drinks here refreshing and decent. I have gone here a lot, and I would say there is not much seating as they have a restaurant in the same building. My go to drink is the peach oolong or sparkling strawberry green tea with less sugar. Service has been subpar. Some staff are super kind and others seem to be not. I've been noticing a pattern. They just won't interact with you. Don't expect them to greet you or say thank you. The kiosk doesn't say some of the toppings that are included in the drink. I added jelly, and got two scoops of jelly which isn't what I expected. There's also a lot of typos in the kiosk, but you need cash to pay with the staff... they should fix this read more

My strawberry lemon green tea was very good. I tasted the lemon, strawberry, and green tea flavors equally without one overpowering the others, which was nice. Got it on a whim while I was waiting for my takeout order at Chin since they share one restaurant space. I didn't see the drink I got listed on the paper menus but found it in the kiosk screen that I ordered at. If you want to pay with card you have to use the kiosk. Ordering the counter is cash only. Some recent reviewers have complained about the service- since I ordered at the kiosk, I had no interaction with the staff to comment. read more

One of my favorite places! This is the Mango Pomelo which was not too sweet and refreshing with fresh fruit. Very nice ambience and places to walk around. You can get Korean bbq although I'd recommend cheaper locations. There's also Karaoke around as well read more

Initially, we thought we were in the wrong place since we went to what seemed like a restaurant but when we went inside it was like a mini food hall with Ben gong's on the left & a Chinese place in the right. There weren't any milk alternatives so I ended up getting an osmantheus tea with boba & 50% sugar. The tea was really flavorful & the boba had a nice bouncy texture. Would come here again but wish they had oat milk or soy milk so I could try more flavors. read more

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This spacious bubble tea shop is a great place to meet up with friends for a study session. Drinks: Passion Fruit Yakult Tea: Tart and creamy with passion fruit chunks on the bottom. It's a delicious drink, but I do not consider this a tea. I can't taste any of the tea, so next time I'll request less sugar. The menu is so extensive I know I'll be back to try something new. Service: No in-person contact. They have 3 kiosks, and cash is not accepted. Service is simply okay... but not good. Normally someone will call out your order number when your beverage is ready, that doesn't happen here. So keep your eye out for your order. Ambiance: Chill vibe. Clean and quiet. Free Wi-Fi. Plenty of seating. Overall: Family friendly. Study spot. Free WiFi. Clean. Fast service. Great for large groups. Credit card only. read more

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Not only are the drinks overpriced -- they don't taste good. We ordered a variety of drinks (both fruity and milky) and yet we would not order any of them again. The cherry on top? The staff is unnecessarily and terribly rude. I will not be returning. Also, the space was dirty with food crumbs on the unoccupied chairs and tables. Note: It is a shared space with Chin Xi'an. There was only one other customer while we were there, and yet there were several tables with dirty dishes (which stayed dirty the entire time we were there/about 45 mins). read more

The drinks are unique, natural tasting, and customizable. Service is fast, and the drinks are very aesthetic. read more

Bengong's Tea - Mango Cheese Slush with Sago & Purple Taro Cheese Slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Ummmmm... You can tell the girl behind the counter hates her life. My drink was tasty, her poor attitude was distasteful

The ambience is nice and clean. When they get slammed, they seriously get busy. I can see how the kiosks can mess up orders if you don't put in particulars like ice and sugar levels separately and double check what you put in. They ARE just machines. And the teas were flavorful and familiar. There are games there and plenty of seating options for different people, groups, and needs. The restrooms are clean enough and the parking lot is shared with many other spots! read more

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I really enjoy the drinks here! The mango pomelo sago is a hit. Service is very fast, and the ambiance is that if a classic, relaxing cafe. It's a bit on the pricier side in order to match the quality of the drinks. But it's nice to come here for a special treat! read more

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Four words. Avocado mango cream slush. It is my jam, but I'm sad they don't have it in a bigger size, I would drown in it if I could. Mango pomelo sago is top tier as well. The service is just okay. Have I ever been greeted? No. Will that deter my boba cravings? Also no. But they will quietly give you the dessert drink you deserve so you can go about your day, queen. read more

I use to love this place and their drink are the best and now they make it so nasty not like before so disappointed if I know the girl name that make this drink u just don't need to be working if u don't feel like making it correctly I got the passion fruit cheese slush it all watery and what happen to my cheese it not even there I'm sorry but this is my last time coming even no matter how much I use to love it read more

Tiramisu black milk tea with 50% sweetness and less ice is what you need in life! Just a fair warning for those who are lactose intolerant: pop a lactose enzyme tablet beforehand or avoid it at all costs if your stomach is sensitive to dairy. Customer service has been quick and efficient, and you must pay close attention to your order number when the staff calls out your order. The ambiance of this establishment is casual, and you can catch up with friends over bubble tea. I recommend this spot for bubble tea in EC. read more

Bengong's Tea - Tiramisu black milk tea. Delicious!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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I visited Begong with a girlfriend after getting ramen. This boba sure hit the spot for us! And we even got an extra discount after downloading their app! You can self order on the iPads up front and adjust your sweetness level, toppings, etc. The restaurant/boba shop was very clean and had plenty of seating. Overall a solid stop for boba or sweet treat! read more

Been here several times, most of times service was great, and drinks were tasty. However there were times our drinks didn't come out as it supposed to be, and customer service were lacking. It really depends on who's working that day . Fortunately, most of the time this place is decent. the self service order machine is fairly convenient, but couple of times one of the two machines was broken, when this happens the line can be long. Our overall experience with ben gong is thumbs up & do recommend. read more

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Good!!!! Good sweetness and black tea cube/jelly is good!!!! Try this if u are tired of having boba all the time. read more

Bengong's Tea - Very good! Try this black tea cube if you are tired of boba!!!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I Ordered the cheese oolong milk tea- 50% sugar with less ice. The cheese foam has a salty sweet cream cheese flavor. Mix the cheese foam into the tea. I really enjoyed the drink. There is a strong tea flavor which is a plus. If you do not like saltiness, I would not recommend this. My group of friends didn't like it, but I love salty sweet. read more

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An awesome treat to find in ellicott city for boba tea. The shop has a nice space to hang out for a while. Ordering is easy with a kiosk and counter for cash orders. Full selection of tea options from fruit teas, milk teas, green teas, sparkling teas, and cheese tea. Fully customizable from the sugar/sweetness level, amount of ice, and choice of toppings. The service here was efficient and I was really happy with my fruit tea with boba. This is a great post dinner dessert spot in the ellicott city area if you want a refreshing tea drink. read more

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I usually really like this place, but tonight's experience left a bad taste in my mouth. The person behind the counter was unnecessarily rude. My party asked her about one of our drinks, which didn't contain the toppings we were expecting. She glared at us and refused to add the missing toppings or provide any help. We chose not to make a fuss, given the company we were with, but safe to say we were pretty taken aback. Not sure what her deal was, but this interaction (plus the fact that our drinks turned out subpar) has me hesitating to come back. read more

Bengong Tea offers a fantastic selection of different types of tea and beautifully crafted drinks. Their flavors are good and refreshing, with high-quality ingredients that stand out. The cozy atmosphere and attention to detail make it a perfect spot to enjoy a treat. Quick service and staff is very helpful with what drink to order. read more

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A good boba place in Ellicott City that is worth a try. It is conveniently located in the same store as the xian food restaurant. read more

Bengong's Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I ordered eats from Blowfish and unfortunately, they don't sell drinks, fortunately, this place is located directly beside Blowfish. I ordered the lemon jasmine green tea and it was refreshing. They have a long menu of different teas and can't wait to come back and try a different one. read more

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I love entering my own order into the computer at a bubble tea place. It takes away the guesswork of will they ask me my sugar preferences?? So I loved walking in and ordering right at the door of this shop. It shares space with a little snack stall, so keep that in mind if you're hungry. I got a peach cheese foam slush and it was delicious. Peach was fragrant and the cheese had the right touch of salt. They give you an option of paper or plastic straws. My only gripe was there was a huge wet spot on the floor with a cone, but still a big slipping hazard. Additionally, there was no soap in the bathroom dispenser and no paper towels. Love this place though they could probably use another set of hands! read more

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Barista was rude when she didn't understand what we wanted to change about our order. And when we repeated what we asked for she got even more rude. Such a shame because I love Bengong's! read more

Terrible bubble tea. They intentionally make you pay more money by making you pay the fee at kiosk and then saying "cash only" at the register. Several times I threw out my entire drink cuz it was too sweet or just weird. Will not be recommending to anyone unless they really have no other bubble tea options read more

Because of my addiction to special calorie-dense drinks, I think I've been here about 5 or 6 times already since its opening during the summer. Last night, I got the DaHongPao bubble milk tea, which wasn't bad but I was expecting it to be a lot more mind-blowing especially since it cost me 6 freakin' bucks! I've decided that I will only get the drinks that aren't easily found at other boba places, like the avocado mango cream slush. For basic milk teas, I'd rather go to cheaper places. Overall, I'd give this place 4 stars but since my friends and I have been here many times to study, I'll give an extra star. Wi-Fi is great, tables are clean, there are enough outlets, and we never feel pressured to leave the place in a rush when it's closing time. read more

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I was planning to go to Teado but after dinner, i saw Bengong's Tea right next door so i decided to give it a try. First thing first, this place has a self-order kiosk which is pretty great because i can take as long as i want to look at the menu. Another convenient thing about the self-order kiosk is i can customize my drink however i want (sugar level, ice level, toppings, etc.), customizing drink could be difficult sometimes if you are ordering with a cashier. Bengong has a lot of options. Cheese milk tea, Milk tea, fruit tea, yakult tea, you name it. Many of their options look pretty delicious and tempting. I got their Burnt Caramel Cheese Tea and Passionfruit Yakult tea. They both tasted pretty good. Fresh and true to their flavors. This place also has lots of seating and board games available so it's a great place to hang out with your friends. I would definitely comeback read more

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Yummy drinks with a wide selection for everyone! They have fresh fruit teas, milk teas, cheese foam teas, etc. Drinks are super customizable and there are plenty of different toppings you can choose to add to the drinks. You can either order using one of the kiosks at the front upon entering the store or order at the counter. Drinks are usually done in a timely manner considering how busy it can get at night. Space is nice to catch up with friends as there's also an assortment of games at the front you can play with. Would recommend the mango sago if you like fresh drinks or if you like milk tea, the black milk tea w tea cubes! read more

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I need to go back... this place was randomly stumbled upon. Went to hot pot next door and niceeeee there's a bubble tea place!!! The mango sago was heaven! I got orange green tea and it was made with real orange... how amazing is that! I can't wait to go back and try the other stuff. the drinks all look amazing and different! Bubbles are chewy sweet and delish! Will be back soon!! read more

Bengong's Tea - left orange green tea. right mango pomelo sago - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Bengong's cheese foam is THICK and super CHEESY. It's perfect for people who love cheese foam. I love it because cheese foam has that cheesy/salty taste but the drink is sweet so it's a nice balance between sweet and salty. I got the Grape Cheese Slush and the grape flavor was actually so good. I don't know how to describe it but it kinda has this grape jelly like flavor. It reminds me of this korean grape jelly (my gumi) if you know what I'm talking about. They only have one size for this drink though. I wish they had a smaller size because it's actually a lot. But other than that I highly recommend grape cheese slush! read more

Bengong's Tea - Grape Cheese Slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Bengong has some of the best fruit teas you can find in all of Maryland! As a boba connoisseur that's a pretty big statement to make. I have had this one specific drink of theirs over 20 times! I've stayed loyal every-time. This drink is the sparkling strawberry peach. Its delectable. It's not your average fruit tea. It's sparkling, It has fresh lime and strawberries! The tapioca pearls and aloe jelly pearls and bits of fresh fruit are so fun to chew on. Its an explosion in your mouth! If im near the area I can't hold my self back from purchasing this drink. Every person I recommend it to also loves it. The ambiance is really nice. You see folks studying,hanging out, and eating. I also love the aesthetics. The chairs and tables are super cute. The service is good! You can purchase your drink at a kiosk at the front but I prefer to order where the cash register is. Its nice you have the flexibility! Please come here!! read more

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This is a good boba tea spot! I really liked their mango pomelo sago. It was refreshing and light. It was not overly sweet (I got less sweet) and it had a strong mango and subtle pomelo flavor. I wish they had more sago in it, but next time I think I'll just add bubbles into the mango pomelo sago. In addition to the sago, there was a chewy jelly that they added which was a really nice touch. The mango pomelo sago was a smoothie and I love smoothies boba tea! My husband got the brown sugar with bubbles. The bubbles were pretty good. They were perfectly chewy and had a soft texture with a nice chew. I would recommend this bubble tea spot! Can't wait to try other flavors they have in the near future. read more

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Try their Passion Fruit Cheese Slush! --because it is so good! It is hard to find a bubble tea shop close to Baltimore that has cheese foam on their menu. I am happy they offer it here! They are located in the same shopping center as Honey Pig and Kyoto Matcha. Once you go in, you order at the kiosk. You have the option of ordering at the counter as well and someone will assist you. read more

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i was really looking forward to the drink but very disappointed. i asked for black rice with no boba but there isn't any toppings. no black rice. read more

Bengong's Tea - I asked for black rice but there isn't any. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Black rice with taro boba milk tea (with 25% sugar and 3 ice cubes) was good though not what I expected. I thought there would be black rice kernels in the tea, but the rice was all ground up. Not a big problem for me, but I was certainly hoping to chew and enjoy the texture of black rice. The milk tea also came with not only black boba pearls but also white jelly pearls, which surprised me. I'm not a big fan of white jelly pearls, but otherwise, the milk tea flavor was fine. read more

I visited this place a couple of times to get drinks, and had nice experiences both times. I got the mango sago green tea slushy and it was really refreshing with the fresh mangos, sago, and milk at the bottom. I also enjoyed their jasmine green tea with cheese foam topping and it was nice and fragrant and delicious. They also offer food options such as noodle soups and snacks on skewers. The place is new and clean, and the service is friendly and helpful. I will be back there again soon. read more

Bengong's Tea - Mango sago green tea slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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I have been here a few times since I went to school in the area. I really enjoy the decor of the place, its nice and quiet. When you enter, you see this neat sign and a tablet to quickly place your order, and its ready for pickup within minutes. This last time I ordered a passionfruit cheese slush with crystal jelly and it was really refreshing. Quite a unique taste compared to many other drinks typically found at most bubble tea spots. Quick, no-nonsense, friendly and rapid. Also the drinks come in a nicely packaged cup you can reuse! read more

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We dropped by recently to try Bengong's for the first time. We ordered at the counter, but I think there was an option to order via tablet at the front, which is a nice option during the pandemic. I got the rice taro milk tea. I was worried that the taro would overpower any other flavor, but actually, the taro was nicely subtle. The rice flavor came through, and it surprised me that there actually were physical rice grains in the tea! I liked the contrasting texture to the boba. Overall, I need to try more options to fully form a verdict. I was not overly blown-away, but so far it has enough variety to add something new to the local bubble tea scene. read more

Bengong's Tea - Rice Taro Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland