Some boba places (in rancho specifically) have great reviews and I'm not sure how, because they…read moredon't have the quality nor the customer service. Now, Trinitea is a place that truly deserves 5 stars. Between the quality of their tea (not watered down like many places tend to be) and their great customer service (issues are resolved quickly and with grace). This is our new favorite spot

I arrived at Trinitea Tea right when they opened to get some work done on my laptop. There was…read morealready a pair of customers at the register, so I used the restroom before ordering and settling in. The restroom was fairly clean and spacious. Afterward, I was greeted by the employee and ordered a taro milk tea with honey boba. I've been to this location a few times before and have always liked the chewiness and sweetness of their boba. I figured coming right at opening would mean I'd get the freshest batch, but that wasn't the case this time. The boba was mushy and not bouncy at all. It felt like it had been sitting for a while, possibly from the night before and kept warm. Considering boba is an extra $0.75, it was disappointing and didn't feel worth the add-on. Taro milk tea ($4.59 + 0.75 for boba) The milk tea itself was standard. It tasted like a typical taro milk tea made from a powdered mix. There were still some powder clumps at the bottom, but it wasn't a huge deal. A quick stir helped, and the flavor itself was fine. Service and ambiance The employee was very kind, and the ordering process was quick and smooth. I got my drink pretty fast. There's free WiFi, plenty of open tables, and outlets at some of them, which makes it a good spot to work or stay for a while. Music was playing overhead, but at a level where it was not distracting.

Recently have been getting a tea rather than a boba milk. The mango dragonfruit green tea is my go…read moreto! I remove the dragon fruit bits just because I don't enjoy the squishiness. I do add lychee jelly! It adds a bit more sweetness. The workers are always friendly and happy to help. I usually order in the kiosk for easier ordering. If you do need to make modifications you have to order with the workers. There are lots of people who stay and study or play games. Definitely a great spot if you're looking to hangout with friends.

Always a fast service and I never gotten a drink here that I didn't like! They also have a…read morepartnership with the sushi place next door since you get a discount with them if you get the boba and show the receipt. Not a good place to study but a great place to hang out with friends, they have board games you can rent.

I love the mango milk tea with strawberry popping boba. SO GOOD!…read more Reasonable prices and acai bowls too

The staff is really nice here and to no fault of their own, most of their teas are watered down…read more Their slushies / smoothies are decent so I'd opt for something like that if you come in! Their food is good so come in for some light bites. Small, intimate seating area. More of a take your drink and leave type of spot.

I love it here. The inside is so quaint! They make the most of the space they have. It smells…read moredelish inside. They offer roasted brown sugar boba, milk teas, coffees fruit teas, smoothies and yogurt series bobas. Everything I've tried is delish and I've tried at least one menu item in each category. You can't go wrong! Shhhhh... I think it's my fave boba spot in Santee! Stop in!

FYI, if you order the Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk with sugar-free sweetness, you're essentially…read morejust ordering a cup of milk. I was really disappointed when I got my drink because there was absolutely no tea flavor, just a big cup of sweet milk (see photo). I ended up ordering another drink because I didn't come here to drink a glass of milk, but the woman at the counter wouldn't let me swap the drink out at no charge. She wasn't rude, but she also wasn't particularly empathetic or apologetic about the situation. I had to pay for an entirely new drink, which also wasn't made at the 25% sugar level I had originally requested. I ended up throwing the milk drink away. :( That said, the new drink brown sugar Pearl milk tea was much closer to what I wanted, and the boba pearls had a great texture and came in a good portion. I just wish the first drink had been explained better and that there had been some willingness to replace it, since I definitely wasn't expecting to receive an entire cup of milk instead of a milk tea. The ambiance of the place is cute.

As much as this place can get the best of people on campus at SDSU and is locally owned, it is…read morequite one of the worst boba places you could go to. I have been to this place multiple times, hosting fundraising events, stopping by with my friends, and not once did i ever enjoy my time, however wanting to give another chance. First off, the service itself is FOREVER, like you will be waiting for your drink for so long, despite long or short lines, they indeed will forget about your drink or mess it up. Not to mention there is a 3.99% charge for credit cards, never seen this before nor do i enjoy an extra fee. Second, the place itself is just not friendly, its heated, it smells, the colors of the place itself is an ugly dark purple, grey, white, it's just not a place that looks pleasing. You can also see all the trash and abandoned items that's spreaded across the entire place. The boba itself is awful, the boba tastes burnt, the drink is watered down, and the price is about $8. Lastly, parking is free in front of the boba place, it's the smallest lot shared with three other spots, the UPS, dominos, and the hawaiian spot. I'd genuinely wish this place either renovates and updates its quality, or gives another place a chance, but this was by far the worst rating I could give.

The boba spot is a nice location near the heart of SDSU, however, my experience was not the…read moregreatest. The service was really slow, my girlfriend and I waited about 30 minutes for our order, which was two mango black teas with boba. Other people who ordered after us got their drinks before us too. Other than the slow service, the drink's flavor was not that spectacular. I'm not sure how the other flavors were but the overall look and appeal of all the items on the menu and the drink I ordered did not seem appetizing. Please note that if you pay with a card, they charge a 3.99% service fee. Because of this, we paid in cash. The only reason I'm not giving a one star is that the server was really respectful and nice after giving our order. He apologized for the lateness and was sincere.

Top tier! We've had…read moreboba and drinks from LA and all through San Diego. We love a nice treat after church. This place is set apart The drinks are perfect, The Oreo is actually really good. My go to is the Thai tea, but now I'm conflicted as the manganada is probably my new favorite! Pricey but once in a while it's ok.

3-4 stars. I wouldn't say it's particularly charming as the interior was quite dark and the front…read moreof the space was riddled with AI posters of drinks. Compared to the name of the spot, the interior felt like it belonged to a night time sushi spot. I'm not sure if they are allowed to repaint the interior, but changing the black/dark blue walls to something more bright would open up the space a little more-- it is a small place, but felt even smaller with the design choice. The menu was organized, but it seems like they were out of a few items in the morning as they didn't have mini pearls--only regular. And for some reason, you couldn't change the sweetness level on the drink...or maybe it just related to the drink I chose? Not sure, it was my first time there. The worker was nice & patient. Although for not having many people in the shop, I hope they could take the time to perfect their boba. It was VERY clumpy and not good-- texturally and taste wise. It didn't have that rich brown sugar taste and it was very gooey and chewy (not in a good way). They did give a good amount of boba, but I feel most people would toss it out because of the bad quality. Which would be a waste of money. To drink, I chose the Hokkaido Milk Tea with Pearls. I wanted to do 50 or 75% sweet but I guess since this is a caramel noted milk tea, it isn't possible. I think the tea was ok. I would order something else next time. My friend had the Okinawa Milk Tea with Pearls, I'm unsure if they asked for a certain sweetness level or not. They said the tea was good, but the pearls weren't good. Something to note, I charged the drinks on my card and rather than saying Sayaka Tea, it said Sharetea...interesting. I wonder if they rebranded themselves or ?? Each drinks were around ~$7-8 ish! I'll give them another try, I hope the boba will be better the next time around and I'll be allowed to change the sweetness. If not, I'll be heading a little further down the street as this tea spot may not be for me!

Boba Life was decent considering there isn't any boba shops around. Their prices were reasonable at…read morea set price of $6 for 12oz cup or $8 for 24oz. They offer milk tea, fruit teas and slushies. It does not come with boba which would be $1. I got the tiger brown sugar milk tea with no boba. The drink was not too sweet and had a nice blend of milk, tea, and sweetener. I actually drank it really fast and regret not getting the bigger size. Service was great and fast. There was a rack full of clothes for resale.

This is a cool little milk tea shop in the heart of La Mesa, CA. One I stopped in, they were all…read moredecked out for Halloween, so the place looked pretty cool. I picked up a Tiger Milk Tea at $6 for a 12 oz milk tea, a reasonable price. The tiger milk tea was very good. The brown sugar flavor was very pleasant and upfront. For some reason, they did not but the inside brown sugar coating on the inside of the cup, like most places do, but it was still very tasty. The boba's inside had a very good chew and tasted very good. The shop offers a good amount of comfortable inside seating and a table outside in front of the shop. The service was very nice and welcoming.

I was looking for something to quench my thirst early in the morning, and after searching Yelp, I…read morefound Happytime Tea. I was pleasantly surprised to see they opened at 8 AM, especially since most boba spots don't open until around 11. This place really seems like a one-stop shop. Not only do they have delicious teas, but they also sell lottery tickets, have a karaoke setup, and even double as an event space. If I were local, I'd definitely keep this place in mind if I had something going on. I went with the pineapple green tea, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Sweet, refreshing, and perfect for the morning. It even came with the cutest little topper that said, "Believe in yourself," which was such a nice touch. I'd definitely come back again. Wishing this business much success!

Had some business in the area and needed a spot to lay low - this was pretty close so I settled…read morewith this spot. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking, I didn't have any issues. Seating: Inside and outside seating. Good for groups big and small. Maybe a total of 20 people Vibes: Welcome to the Mid-City area! This isn't the touristy part of town -- more local, grounded, and full of hidden gems. Lots of great eats, retail, and small businesses nearby.The spot is tucked away in a quieter part of the 54th St strip, so it's cozy and low-key rather than flashy. The shop itself is pretty spacious both inside and outside. Looks like a place to get work done or hang out. FOOD/DRINKS: Matcha Milk Tea (Recommend) Creamy, subtly earthy, and chill. The matcha flavor came through without being too bitter, and the milk smoothed everything out nicely. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Sammy was great! Friendly and quick with the service. TL; DR OVERALL: 3.5 Stars. Good flavors, selections, all at a reasonable price. Happytime Tea hits the mark for a reliable, well-made matcha milk tea in San Diego. Affordable, tasty, and with a lowkey relaxed setting. #RepresentAZN TIPS: * Ask for your drink with less sweetness if you want a stronger matcha flavor.