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High quality boba shop that really stands out from the usual spots. The tea tastes fresh and well brewed, and you can tell they pay attention to the details with texture and flavor. Drinks feel more refined than your typical milk tea place. Only wish the cup sizes were a bit bigger because I finish them way too fast. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area.
I was surprised to see Chicha San Chen in Boston! I used to buy Taiwanese milk tea there all the time in Hong Kong. Bubble Volcano熔岩波霸黑糖鮮奶: It didn't taste as good as the Hong Kong version. The milk flavor was very weak, the brown sugar didn't cling to the cup and tasted artificially sweet, the texture was very watery, and the boba was just regular. Even though I ordered less ice, there was still a lot of ice. I have absolutely no idea why it's so popular...
Solid spot for bubble tea for those of you who are big fans of tea. The tea is good and they have a large amount of variety. They also host tea tasting events if youre interested in that! If you're looking to get work done, there's also some spots for seating on the side as well as one large main table. The main drawback for me is that this place is pricier than some other alternative spots. Overall, would recommend!
I loved this! The perfect amount of sweetness and a fresh mango flavor in the mango oolong tea. You place your order on tablets in front and it was ready after about 10 minutes. The inside was very clean and quiet, and on the street so you can people watch from the tables inside. Great location and drinks!
Stop by for oolong tea with jelly grass and brown sugar before the Redsox game. The place was very busy and time wait for tea tasting was kinda long. It was pretty easy to order our tea on one of their machine and they also offered sample. The tea were pretty expensive but the it tasted pretty good. The worker seemed pretty friendly and the tea shop bright and clean.
Super nicely decorated tea spot! -mango tea: this was nice but the tea taste was barely there. I mainly tasted just mango juice, it was refreshing though. -ding milk tea with taro boba: the taro boba is the star here, tea again was not super strong very milky. I had high expectations seeing how they brew their tea like espresso but was a bit disappointed.
Service and Ambiance: feel like when I walk in there, its as pristine as the renovated restaurant in The Bear. Top notch, they do not mess around, clean and bright, and present your drink like they just made God's gift to you. This tea is hands down the best black boba tea in Boston. I mean you'll certainly pay for it, but worth it. The black tea is high quality, perfectly brewed, and boba are fresh
Really great find! This boba shop was extremely busy on Saturday night, which makes sense given the location right along Mass Ave and Newbury St. The interior is clean, modern, and bright, though there aren't enough seats (or even standing room) for the number of customers! I ordered two drinks off their popular items section, the dong ding oolong tea (light sugar, less ice) with boba and the bubble volcano (less ice). We both loved our respective drinks. The dong ding oolong was great for a tea-focused flavor, and "light sugar" was the perfect sweetness level. The boba was also the ideal texture for perfect chewiness, which isn't always true of boba shops! On the other hand, the bubble volcano will certainly appeal to someone who likes sweets. Both drinks were $8.25 before tax and tip. They came "dressed up" with straws in cute little holders that theoretically make the drinks easier to carry, but I found it difficult with two (since I was worried about the straws falling out). The staff seemed very professional and efficient. We'll definitely be back, and probably for the same exact drinks!
Still yummy, but after having visited a number of times I'm not as blown away by the tea and boba, and I personally have other favorites I prefer in Boston. Good for a solid quality tea flavor if you're downtown since the location is super convenient, and service is quick and helpful, but also other good options in the area.
Chicha San Chen is now in Boston! My first time trying was in Cupertino, and I expected the infamous 45 minute wait for one brew of tea --- but I guess we're impatient in the east coast because my order was ready in 5 minutes! Their teas are brewed to order using high-quality loose leaves, with standout options, this time around I got the Osmanthus Oolong lemon with konjac. Really good, but I should have gotten it with honey too to balance out the lemon. The shop is clean with plenty of natural light. Service is fast and friendly, though I ordered from a kiosk. It also looks like they have a tea tasting area which I plan to look into and try for myself. Easily accessible by green line.
The drink took a while to prepare but there was plenty of space to sit down and wait so it was okay. I got their popular milk tea and it was so delicious! I think their boba was also good, just a little more on the expensive side but definitely worth a try!
Rating: 4.4 Went to try the popular bubble tea shop recently opened in Boston to see if it was worth the hype. When we went it was rainy and the place was a bit difficult to find because the google map location was off and it was on the side of a newly constructed building complex. When we got there there were a-lot of people and was busy but they did have a lot of staffs to cover the load of customers. Inside was pretty small but had some table and chairs to sit and counter to place your orders. It was very busy but was able to quickly place an order through kiosk and they have a monitor to let you know when the order is ready which is very convenient. We ordered the Milk bubble tea and Dingdong oolong tea with boba, perfect sweetness and less ice. The bubble tea came with unique cupholder with string and straw that made it easy to carry the drink. Drink itself was pretty good as the tea was flavorful and not overwhelmingly sweet (with perfect sweetness option). Boba was nice and chewy and slightly sweet. I personally liked my Milk bubble tea better. The service was good and they were also offering tea making demonstration and tasting but the line was long so we decided to skip. Overall the place was pretty good. I would say it's definitely higher quality bubble tea shop than some I've been to. The Price is a bit on higher side considering the portion but I did enjoy it.
This is the first place I've seen brew their tea like espresso shots. I got the bubble milk tea and their full sugar option isn't too sweet. They ran out of the regular boba so we swapped for the taro boba which was delicious. They have a tea tasting bar and focus on high quality tea. They close pretty late at 9pm read more
Ordered the honey oolong tea with bobba! It was perfect and I could taste the fresh brewed oolong. There was an option for "perfect" or "light" sugar level which was amusing and very true to word. I can honestly say it was perfectly sweetened to my taste. Not too sugary at all! Light might be for the individual who likes the taste of more tea than anything else. My partners drink was milk bubble tea and with a "perfect" sugar level and yes, it was perfect that he even mentioned that it wasn't overly sugary like most chain bubble tea places. I could taste the milk and tea mix more than the sugar, giving it more of a fresh unique taste that is delicious. Truly perfect enough that it isn't over powering. My down side was how busy it was, and super crowded. We arrived in a rainy day, so I will assume everyone was waiting out the rain too~ be prepared for a crowd, and obviously barely any parking~ typical Boston. There seem to be a demonstration going on, so I assumed it also drew more of a crowd over in the pick up section. I would come back! But only if I was passing by because it felt inconvenient to come knowing it'll be crowded, and limited availability to be around here for my bubble tea fix. read more
Love Chicha San Chen! The wait was long (about 40 mins) on the weekend, but it was worth it. Their fruit tea was very refreshing with a perfect sweetness level. The interior is beautiful. Conveniently located across from the T station, so it's perfect for a mid day boba pick me up. read more
Service was maybe a 15 min wait and it was busy and full inside but there was no line out the door. The interior is very minimalist and modern with cute tea displays. The sample pouchong with mango was a really great flavor. I got the ding dong oolong latte with grass jelly (they unfortunately only had boba and jelly in stock) and the jelly was sweet in a nice floral way, sometimes it overpowered the flavor of the light oolong tea. Overall a fun experience though! read more
Chicha San Chen is the newest boba shop in town & today is their grand opening! It was a beautiful day to stand in line so the wait wasn't too bad honestly. While we stood in line for a little over an hour, we were able to try a sample of one of their drinks, which was good. Once we got inside, we were able to order via ordering kiosk! They have two kiosks available, or can order at the front. We ordered four drinks: -bubble volcano -original milk tea -passionfruit green tea -osmanthus oolong tea w/ cream cold + grass jelly All four drinks were AMAZING & tasted very refreshing. The boba had a nice chew to them & each drink was finished in seconds. Inside, they also have tea tasting available to try 5 different brewed teas: dawn, morning light, day light, dusk, & night. The darker the roast, the less caffeine it has + the lightest roast had the most amount of caffeine! They follow the intentional tea tasting standards in which consists of steeping 3 grams of tea at 95°C/203°F for six minutes & use white porcelain cups to retain the heat while highlighting the tea's color + aroma. The tea was very good, I really enjoyed the morning light one! My favorites for the drinks so far are the passion fruit green tea & the bubble volcano, I love that the passionfruit green tea had actual passionfruit seeds in the drink, which really separate themselves from other boba shop joints. Overall, I would definitely come back & think that the location is perfect for those shopping on Newbury St or in the area! Parking: can be hit or miss but there are meter parking spots & parking garages nearby. ***Sign up for their rewards via QR Code & there are a couple different tasks that can be completed for little knickknacks such as little boba key chains & phone holders!*** read more
11 months ago
place is quite spacious with great ambiance. chicha san chen is always good and never failed for the quality when i ordered in the bay area. here, i will say too sweet for my taste buds. anyway, the other like service is ok. just three stars this time... read more
a welcomed new edition to Boston, Chicha San Chen is my new favorite boba spot in the city! I had high expectations as I heard it was Michelin reviewed, and was not disappointed. You can tell that lots of thought goes into the whole experience, I love that you can watch the workers weighing out and making the tea. The presentation is well done with the little boba handlers. Inside is very minimalist with intentional pops of color. Very tight seating and with its popularity is not the most comfortable (I would grab and go). I had the cassia black tea with boba. I loved the flavor of the tea, it was just strong enough and paired well with the creamy sweet foam and delicious boba. The boba was well cooked and the perfect level of sweetness. It's definetly a place boba lovers need to try and I hope to try the other teas soon. read more
New boba chain cafe from Taiwan opened by the Prudential in Back Bay / Fenway. Went to their soft opening on Apr 18th and waited about 45min. Ordered the Bubble Volcano and a High Mountain Pouchang with mousse and boba. Boba was bouncy and chewy, but the Pouchang tea tasted a bit watery even though I got less ice and no sugar. My friend liked their Volcano tea which we got with less sugar and less ice as well. Cute ambience a wooden communal table plus a bar by the window with wooden barstools and soft pop music playing in the background. They also do tea demonstration which is cool. read more
Got in line at 4:40 on a Friday night and ordered within 15 minutes (faster than expected)! The drinks took around 15 min after ordering to be made. Tea quality is definitely some of the best that I've had in Boston and the taro balls were satisfyingly chewy and sweet. Price is on the high end, around $8-9 per drinks. Would definitely return when the wait times are shorter and overall a great addition to the Boston tea scene! read more
1 year ago
I've visited ChiChan's other branches in California and NY so fortunately I had a comparison. Like both of the other locations I've visited, it was crowded, loud, and definitely one of the more un-enjoyable experiences I've had just to grab Boba or milk/fruit tea. If you have patience for lines and people this shouldn't be a problem. Looking past all of that... GREAT FRUIT TEA! Chicha San Chen definitely has some of the best teas PERIOD. A bit on the pricier side... you get what you pay for! Boba was perfectly chewy and as always the tea was refreshing, delicious, and left me questioning why I didn't buy 2 for myself! read more
So excited that a Chicha location opened near me! The boba is just the right amount of chewiness, and balances well with the milk tea. My bubble milk tea was deliciously creamy and not too sweet. Had to wait in a line since this location recently opened, but hopefully wait times improve. The store is crowded, so not an ideal place to work or study but is good for hanging out with friends. read more
4 months ago
Sticker on Apple in the tea? First time to try heard many good things about it. But after I took cover I found Apple sticker still on sliced of apple. What should I say? Definitely need improve careful of quality. read more
Went on the first day and I was the first 10 in line. It was super busy, but was worth the wait. The tea was brewed fresh and the store was super nice. The drinks tasted good but took a long time to make since they are very detail oriented. Even the cup was presented nicely. All the employees were nice. I live super close and will definitely come back. read more
5 months ago
There no food serve here, but only milk and fruit teas. I wish that t hey do in the near future (i.e. Waffle). The service was wonderful and fast too. A milk and fruit teas atmosphere. read more
Yes, you should expect to wait in line for a while to go inside. I think I waited a total 30 minutes, but I was blown away by their well-organized system and service and how they monitor the line and door. Very easy and everyone standing in line feels confident they will have their chance to go inside without having to push other people or race them. Ordering was a breeze and they had sooooo many people working behind the counter. Taste of tea was amazing too! I'm impressed and I can easily say that they are worth the hype! read more
1 year ago
What more can I say . A good boba with good tea quality is so important for me . You get a number and it's on the screen so you know when you'll be getting your drink soon. Love that each drink is made fresh by a person . read more
1 year ago
The hype is real! The tea is fantastic, and the whole place smells and looks heavenly. They brew their tea with a machine that looks like an espresso machine. Despite being the soft opening, they had a lot of staff on board and they all seemed to work well and efficiently without hiccups. Once you get in the door (long line on the first day but they were handing out samples while you waited), you can order at a kiosk or at the counter. When your order is ready, the staff and the overhead system calls out your order number and your drink gets put into a lane. It took about 5-10 min for me to get my drink after ordering. This has all the makings of "high end" boba, so it is more expensive (average $8 for each drink, only one standard size) but I'd say it's worth it for a nice treat once in a while. I loved my passionfruit green tea. It was so refreshing and I can't wait to try others. read more
I came here for their soft opening on Friday, waited about 40 minutes in line (to be expected), and then ordered. They had samples of the tea while waiting in line. And they have this cool tea tasting experience on the side while you wait for your order. It's also a big space inside and lots of seating. read more
Came here for their soft opening and what a pleasant experience! The line was pretty long and I'm unsure if it was worth it, but I'm glad I got to try it. The inside us very modern and pretty with great decor and ample seating area. The drinks themselves were made very meticulously and they limited the number of people coming in to make sure staff weren't overloaded. Drinks themselves were high quality and tasty - can't wait to come back! read more
1 year ago
I heard from someone this place was notably worth a Michelins star... lives up to it truly! I ended up getting the Creamy Lemon Tart and my friend got the original Bubble Tea. You can taste the authentic tea instead of a pure sugar content a lot of other places tend to taste like. The line had about 20 people and for being at the end it was barely a 15 minute wait, so daily quick. The size of the place is huge, welcoming, and well lit! The decorations of the cup is also super aesthetically pleas read more
1 year ago
Chicha San Chen, a renowned Taiwanese bubble tea chain, has recently opened its first Boston location right outside of Newbury Street, bringing its globally acclaimed teas to the local scene. Known for its high-quality, brewed-to-order teas, the shop offers a unique experience that has garnered both praise and critique from patrons. The line was pretty long when we went, but it moved fast as the line outside is to wait to order at their many kiosks. Waiting inside was fine, as they had spacious area with lots of seating, as well as an area for their tea making process as well as a board that tells you estimated time for drink completion, though mine was delayed by about 5-10 minutes. The teas were alright. I've tried the NYC location and thought the quality was better there. The passionfruit green tea wasn't too strong, though a bit on the sweeter side. The dong ding oolong did not taste good though, it felt watered down and didn't have much of the oolong taste. However other people I know who have went have said that mine must've been a bad batch, and I would say I am inclined to agree based off of other reviews I've seen. Chicha San Chen offers a distinctive bubble tea experience with its focus on high-quality, freshly brewed teas. If you're willing to navigate the crowds and potential delays, it could be worth a visit to see if it meets your expectations. read more
1 year ago
I am from LA, just exactly what I wanted! Chicha is the best! I wish next time no more line waiting lines! The store is super clean ! Love you guys! read more
1 year ago
One of the most strongest and unique tea flavor, I've had in comparison to many boba places. I've visited the location in California and New York, and they are very consistent with their drinks. I got the Bubble Milk Tea with perfect sugar and it's absolutely the right amount of sweetness. The tea flavor is strong and unique unlike other typical boba milk tea. 10/10 would recommend to try this drink first, if it's your first time! I also got the Mango Green Tea, and one thing I love about their fruit tea is that it doesn't leave your mouth with that "sugary residue." It is not too sweet which I love but still has a prominent mango flavor that many places lack. I always rotate between these two drinks and the Dong Ding Oolong with Cream is also good as well! read more
1 year ago
Came here for their grand opening. Quite large cafe inside, where you can sit and relax. Love that they offer free tea tasting as well and tried their dawn (lightest) and dusk (4th dark) lishan oolong tea. The quality of the tea was pretty good, I enjoyed dusk the most since I like deeper tea flavors. During the tea tasting they also explain the origin and background behind the tea harvest and flavor profile as they brew/steep the tea for you. Dong Ding Oolong Tea Latte, regular sweetness + boba: 7/10 This one wasn't my most favorite. It was very light in sweetness and tasted like green tea with milk. Boba was 9/10, super chewy. Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea, regular sweetness + fruit jelly: 9/10 Nice and refreshing and I could taste the floral Osmanthus flavor. I think the fruit jelly was lychee jelly, also nice and chewy. Passionfruit Green Tea + boba: 8.5/10 this one had the strongest flavor out of the 3. I've had other passionfruit drinks but this wasn't the best. It had a bit tartness with the sweetness which might be why I didn't like it as much BUT its still a good drink and was refreshing. I did enjoy that they have a cute carrier for your drinks, definitely something unique that they offer that's different from other boba cafes! read more
A new edition to Newbury Street. Today was their opening, and we waited around 40 minutes in line. I think it would've been more efficient if they could've took our orders in line because it didn't take long for the actual drink making... Regardless, we had a great time inside. It is a wide space with plants and seats. Our experience was made well by the attentive and welcoming service we got. Do not miss out on the free tea tasting. For our actual drinks, it does taste fresh. I'm not sure if I would purchase again just for the price, but I do understand the process in which they have their drinks. I paid around $8 for my green tea, but it would be around $10 for milk tea with boba. A worth edition to newbury regardless. read more
1 year ago
Went for the soft opening and waited about 30 minutes in line, but it was worth it! Their tea has a great flavor and their boba has a good texture and taste! I got the Dong Ding Oolong Latte and my friend got the Bubble Milk Tea - both tasted really good! I love the inside of the cafe because it has such a clean and wholesome vibe and smells great! They have a tea tasting station and also options to buy loose leaf tea and merch. It is a little bit pricey, but definitely worth trying at least once! read more
1 year ago
Good milk tea, good customer service, chill place I can honestly taste the stronger tea flavor read more
1 year ago
Opening day boba! I decided to go after work and considering it was the first day open, it was honestly not too long of a wait! While waiting, I was also offered a sample of their classic milk tea, which was so good I went ahead and got a whole cup of it with taro balls. Once inside, the things that stood out to me the most was the ambiance of the place. Everything was well presented, looked aesthetically pleasing, and the tea-making machines were so cool. You could tell every cup of tea was going to be made with high-quality. I was so torn between getting a milk tea or fruit tea but ultimately ended up with a milk tea. I don't think you could do wrong with any choice. It met the hype and I'm looking forward to going back again to try other drink combinations! read more
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Amazing tea flavor, however very long wait time. We spent around an hour in line before ordering around few weeks after opening. Love the ding dong tea. read more
This place is so cute omg!!? So many drink options first of all. They have a tea bar inside for tasting / creating your own organic tea bags, plus it smells so good inside. Super clean, friendly service & The tea was so yummy. My first time and I will be back! Plus I got a lil key chain since it was opening week read more
1 year ago
Best bubble tea in the world. You have to go no matter what. I have been a bubble tea person for like 6 years and this will always be my favorite place! Schedule a tea tasting if you have time as well! read more
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