With all the Milk Tea stores are springing left and right, Macao Imperial Tea's drink selection is…read morethe most hype-worthy! Love the cheesecake milk tea. There is a striking balance of sweet and salty. Packaging is intricately designed. Though the service is slow for there are a lot for app-delivery orders being prepared ahead of us.

AMBIENCE They are at the front left side of Pobstacion Food…read morePark and facing Above Sea Level. Many seats are available since they have six-seater benches from ground to second floor, though I still haven't seen what's on the third yet. BEVERAGE Hojicha was bitter, perfectly iced and super good! SERVICE Server did a super good job! Before my transaction, I found out he took care of a man's cellphone and helmet until he returned to claim them. While buying, he informed me their cups are reusable and can help me save Php10 per next order. Plus, he was very informative about them being the first branch to serve food, noodles to be more specific. Then he also promoted the new Royal Thai Tiger and Black Tiger beverages without rushing through the details. That's just awesome!

Before I went on my trip to the Philippines I saw everyone all about this Macao Imperial Tea. I had…read moreto try it for myself since I love milk teas. I tried out the branch in SM Legaspi. I got the Cream Cheese Oreo Milk Tea. I loved every sip of it. It was very creamy, the sugar level was perfect and so did the ice and there was even oreo bits in the bottom of my cup.

Wasn't really impress. Not sure what was it, but the service was hella slow. Has to wait super long…read morefor one drink. Even though it wasn't that busy. Something about the boba, it wasn't chewy and definitely overcooked. All stuck together, I had to keep stirring so I can drink it all. The tea was ok, it was weak tea flavor. More milk than tea so was not a big fan. Bummer I like the other locations. But this one not so much.

We just walked by since we were heading to the middle of Boni High Street coming from the parking…read morelot. This was our answer to our need for something refreshing so we gave it a shot. One uncommon thing served here is Brown Sugar Pearls but, sad to say, they were out of stock. We were wondering if the time was a factor but it was 1:00 pm, and not a good time to run out. Lemon Green Tea was our choice since this type is usually more refreshing for us than milk tea. Of course, milk tea is already listed for next visit! Flavor hit the spot nicely even though the taste was a bit different (in a good way).

Just dropped by here on a very rainy day. And funny enough, I still wanted something cold since I…read moreknew they had good Okinawa Milk Tea. True enough, my order was perfect! Walking through the pouring rain from the other side of the stopover and getting my shoes all soaked inside out was very worthwhile.

AMBIENCE It was freezing cold and very cozy by the couches…read more They had the usual big teddy bear near the entrance. BEVERAGE I got the usual Original Milk Tea since I was in the mood to keep things simple today. Like my last experience, it was cold and creamy. I managed to let this drink last for 3 hours because it was so tall (maior) and sips made me feel my money's worth. SERVICE One word: Efficient!

There are so many bubble tea places popping up here in the Philippines. I love it, but sometimes…read moreyou take chance at a new place and the drinks are "meh". I hate boba disappointments, but this place NEVER lets me down :). I like the quality, consistency and options of Macao. This location is my absolute favorite. It is IMPECCABLY clean and I love the decor. The staff is friendly and efficient. There were a few big rushes of customers who came in, and the line kept on moving quickly. Also, try the sansrival cake. It's one of the best I've had. It is super rich, so share with a friend or two and enjoy!

Serenitea is located on the second floor of the mall, near the escalators and the cinema…read more You can't see based on the pictures because they have paper cups, but the drinks were perfect! I had the Thai tea (recommended by the bobarista) and my bf had the cookies-and-cream milk tea. Both were rich, decadent, creamy, and sweet! The employees informed us in advance that the Thai tea takes 7 minutes, and it was worth the wait :) Even with the additional time, our order was ready relatively quickly. They also were so kind to wipe and clean the table for us, as the previous guests had left all their trash. There are a good amount of seats in front of the cafe, however, they fill up fast (and I can definitely see why- we came an hour out of the way to try Serenitea and were so happy with the experience!)

More often than not, I'm thirsty more than I am hungry. I love trying out new places with unique…read moremenu options. I was on the second floor of SM City Clark next to the movie theater when I spotted this small stall. I was thirsty and my feet needed a rest; they had tables and chairs, I thought I'd stop and try them out. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful, especially since it was my first time: she told me what was popular, and which combinations were recommended. With her help, I decided on a iced Green apple green tea (jasmine), moderate brew (you can choose the strength of your tea) at 50% sugar, with the complimentary nata (you can also choose tapioca pearls). This was a refreshingly delicious drink! Brewing their tea makes a big difference in taste; no powdered instant stuff for me, thanks. I'm excited to come back to try their Burmese milk tea, Aloha series with fresh fruit, cookie brûlée drinks, brown sugar taho, and a drink to add panda cotta to.

One of my personal favorite with the many versions of teas in the metro that originated from…read moreTaiwan. The Fruit Teas are a refreshing choice but also tried the taro drink and it did not disappoint.

With the many milk tea places around the area, Yi Fangs brown sugar milk tea and Signature fruit…read moretea are consistently good. Sugar level like any other place can be varied to taste, I usually go for the 30%, which is the lowest setting, though my sibling would go for the 100%, which he feels is better value as reducing the sugar level equally reduces the brown sugar syrup (which is amazing).

This tea experience trumps all others. For the first time, I got a taste of how aristocrats lounge…read morearound and drink tea. There was one historical movie I watched where tea was poured into a bud and it quickly bloomed into a flower. I tried it once on my own when I bought a bud meant to bloom and be drank as tea, but it didn't really bloom when I poured water on it. I was mesmerized by TWG's tea list that seemed to go on forever, but of course I was drawn most to the flower teas. My friends and I chose a non-caffeine one the waiter recommended. Though I did not see it bloom as the teapot already had water, it was gratifying to see a big flower in the glass teapot. And, its flavor is quite intense - we had the pot refilled with water three times and I can still taste the distinct flavor even on the last refill. We paired the tea with macarons and scones, and I felt like I briefly got a taste of the England I read about in books. Of course the sweets were scrumptious. The place is quite pricey but the experience is definitely worth it if you want to drink tea taken to another level.

DISAPPOINTING. The…read moretea was satisfactory at best considering it came out lukewarm, not even hot, I would have been surprised if they had steeped the tea for longer than 30 seconds. The service was OK at best, where the waiters seemed more interested in getting us to leave the café so they could go home. The crépes were quite nice, although a bit rich with a creamy sauce, but that is up to personal taste. DO NOT get the chocolate fondant, whilst it may be advertised as warm it comes out stone cold, and the ice cream is nothing to write about either, it has far too many ice flakes in it, a symptom of being in a freezer for far too long. The decor is fantastic though, and the chairs are comfy. For a place that prides itself on its tea, I found it lacking and left sorely disappointed (especially with their English Breakfast)