Andria was wonderful, she gave us great advice on what to order, and I absolutely loved my drink!!!

I heard good things about the drinks they serve here. I didn't know what to get since it was my first time and was recommended the ruby black milk tea. It was delicious! I want to give a shoutout to Amy who made sure that I had a great experience there and that my drink was perfect! read more

I saw Desouro on tiktok and i was in the area so i decided to try it out i was recommended a Metal Goodness by the cashier and i loved it but it wasn't sweet enough for me so one of the employees Gisselle told me more about my drink and quickly reassured me that'd she could fix it for me i retried it and it was so much better the whole environment is great me and my friends loved it and the store itself is so clean and aesthetically pleasing definitely recommend going read more

Orobae used to be my absolute favorite boba shop, so I was super excited to try this out. the shop itself looks pretty neat. you line up to order, and then you line up again against the wall to get your order. they will ask you whether you have tried it before, and if you haven't, they will make sure you try it before you go, in case you need the drink adjusted. the service is great! what we got: honey gyokuro green milk tea (9/10 yums): this is similar to a jasmine tea. we got this one at a level 4 sweetness with full ice and added tapioca. I highly recommend getting full ice, as they don't put a lot of it. i would say that level 3-4 is my ideal sweetness, but definitely go less if you don't like sweet drinks. this used to be my go-to drink at orobae, but for some reason, i felt like the tea was a little more bitter than I remembered. it might just be that i've started to like red teas more now. honey red jade black tea (10/10 yums): ended up enjoying this one ALOT. this one had a really nice flavor and wasn't too bitter. it reminds me of a red oolong tea. read more

White peach oolong milk tea (non floral tea, non dairy creamer) with 4 swt and half ice. So good! First experience here and can't wait to come back and try other items! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly here! Hopefully they will have the coffee bar portion available next time I visit. Also, I hope they will have other alt milk options like oat milk available because even their non-dairy creamer affects me. read more

Desouro - White peach oolong milk tea (non floral tea, non dairy creamer) with 4 swt and half ice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Fantastic tea spot, and so glad that there is another shop that is similar to Orobae (RIP) in the same plaza. There was someone outside who I assume was the owner or manager greeting customers, sharing menu highlights, and explaining the store's concept. The cashiers were also very knowledgeable as they explained menu offerings, and the people making drinks ensured you liked your order and offered to make you another if you didn't like it. I give them an A+ for their customer service. The drinks themselves were fantastic! I ordered the Desouro Phoenix #13 Oolong milk tea with boba, and also tried some of the Rising Buddha Oolong milk tea. Both were delicious, and you could really taste the flavor notes of the teas. The boba was chewy and I thought the ratio of boba to milk tea was perfect too. The menu is a bit overwhelming, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. There is no seating inside, but there are a few tables outside. The interior looks sleek like the entrance to a museum, which is nice if you have to wait a bit for your drink. Overall a great place for high quality and flavorful teas. I will be back! read more

Having been a HUGE fan of Orobae and was very bummed when they closed, I was excited to hear that they were resurrected to Desouro. I didn't keep up w/ the drama that lead to their original demise and tried to keep an open mind & gave them a chance again..once the hype/long a** waits died down. Desouro (aka Orobae 2.0 lol) is known for their premium Taiwanese teas ~ esp. oolong milk teas and house-made boba. They are praised for their customizable drinks and quality ingredients. This boba tea store is located in the Heritage Plaza ~ between Culver Dr. and Walnut Ave. (directly next to Kitakata and near Ralphs & CVS/Pharmacy). The interior is very minimal, with little waiting area space and no seating at all. Only a couple of standing tables adorn the outside. The staff is very helpful in recommending teas to suit your preferences & cravings, but this can sometimes hold up the line. I originally was OBSESSED with Orobae's Gyokuro green tea, but was uber bummed to hear that it didn't make the menu cut at Desouro. I instead had to shift gears to try another drink and was recommended and opt'd for the Phoenix No.2 oolong tea (with boba of course). ($4.95 + $1 for the boba). Level 4 sweetness is perfect (which is NOT sweet at all, I promise). You can definitely taste the quality of the tea used. It's earthy, light, and sweet. Not too overbearing or bitter. While it's good, I don't always crave it ~ like I once did for the Gyokuro. Their boba is chewy (not overly soft), which is my liking. My stopping by now depends on how long the line is cuz it's just not worth waiting for (if you recall how long the Orobae lines use to be). From ordering, service, to order completed..the process could be more efficient and quicker. While I appreciate that they strive for customer satisfaction, IDK if asking each person to taste their drink to see if any adjustments need to be made is really necessary, as it just holds up the pick-up line. Definitely worth a try, if you were once an Orobae fan..but, I'd only come back IF I was already in the area and the line wasn't too long. read more

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One of the more unique boba shops. Maybe it's because I'm not very knowledgeable about different types of teas, but I honestly hate places with menus like this. Instead of just describing the drink plain and simple, they use these crazy titles and labels that only make it harder to know what each drink is -- "Metal Goddess", "Phoenix", "Alisan High Mountain". They have flavor notes to help understand the taste, but it's still pretty difficult to really get a full understanding of everything. They also only offer one size for their drinks, and some drinks don't allow adjustments to their sweetness level. It's a bit difficult to find exactly what you're looking for, but when you do manage to find it, it's pretty good! The prices are also very reasonable considering the small sizes. * Mango Alisan Oolong: 10/10 - nice mango flavor * Large Tapioca Pearls (Topping): 9/10 - soft and chewy but could've been more generous with the portion The interior looks and feels like an abandoned museum or New York City apartment studio. My sister honestly thought it was a pop-up shop that was only there for a limited time. They offer a restroom in the back, but the entire shop isn't very spacious. People have to line up against the wall to wait for their drinks, and there's no interior seating at all. The workers were very nice and friendly, but they were obviously understaffed. It's located in the popular Heritage Plaza, so parking should be relatively simple, but it can get crowded at peak times like dinner. We would definitely come back, but it's not exactly our favorite boba place in the area. Nevertheless, good! read more

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I really enjoyed Desouro! As others had said, it's very close tasting to its predecessor, Orobae. I went in with the mindset that they're not the same so maybe I wasn't as disappointed as others have been because the comparison isn't apples to apples. I was actually more nostalgic that the drinks tasted like Orobae because I have yet to find a boba place that made it taste as good as Orobae was. Desouro is a good replacement, not the same replacement. Also, shoutout to the really friendly staff! I'm reminded again of the same friendly staff that I felt when I ordered from Orobae. The only thing I wish they had was larger sizes. Please make large sizes. read more

Desouro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I have been noticing the long lines outside Desouro Tea Shop the past few weeks. Thinking to myself, it must be the newest boba place to hit Irvine? How boring is new boba place. However, today when I was at the market in the middle of the day and thought: now might be a good time to try this new boba place? I walkied in thinking is this a coffee place, no? I was greeted by the cashier who was way more knowledgeable on a tea than coffee. Correction, this is not a coffee place but a tea place instead. The friendly young lady explained the menu to me and help describe the complexity of the flavor of their teas. I could smell the sweet aroma of brewed tea in the air. I told her to give me the best! What are you most famous for? I want that. She did. She gave me the Buddha something --I can't remember the specific name. I ventured to the back and watched them brew my tea in an expresso type pressurized steam machine. I'm now skeptical. For real? Expresso tea? The staff was very friendly and explained the process. She handed me the tea and asked if I would first try it. If I don't like it, they would change it. Good policy. It was good. I mean it. I was really good. It was so good, I'm giving this place five stars and wondering how am I going to avoid becoming addicted to my milk tea? The flavor blows away any tea spot around. It's fresh, it's full of flavor. This really works!! This is better than I can imagine. This is a whole new level of milk tea. Now I am hooked on Desouro Tea. My next review will include a lot of pictures. I am speechless. This place is magical. The only wish I could make to even make this place better: make your cups larger and with your logo on them. I'm thinking of Hey Tea and others. Offer a larger cup for a dollar more. I would love the pay for more. read more

Came here during their soft opening and I have to admit I was impressed! The space is simple, modern, clean. They really try to elevate the experience with their menu style, the open kitchen concept with upscale machines, and the menu options. When your order is ready they have you take a sip before leaving to ensure you "love it" (if you've been to Philz coffee, exact same concept) Given it was a soft opening, I was more understanding of how long of a wait it was but hoping that resolves itself as they go. Price point is average to slightly high in comparison to other boba spots (which are endless around the city of Irvine) Overall a solid first impression, will be back to see how they fare in a couple months! read more

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Came on a Saturday afternoon and didn't have to wait in line! However a long line did form the moment I left. Menu is very similar to Orobae's! I had the Iron oolong tea and it was the same taste as before. The star of the show was the chewy boba and friendly service read more

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Knowing this is Orobae rebranded, I had to zoom and see if my White Peach Drink made it back on the menu. I was excited to see there was the White Peach Honey Oolong Tea which I got with Boba! It tasted almost like how I remembered it, even better! Each flavor didn't overpower another, but the amount of ice giving in the cup... I swear I finished it in 3 sips. I appreciate how they let us try it before leaving to make sure it's up to par. I'll definitely stop by again when I want to get something other than my usual jasmine green teas. read more

Desouro - White Peach Honey Oolong Tea with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a Tuesday night and the line was long! Forgot the name of the one I ordered but its one of the top sellers (black tea with dates) It had deep, natural flavors. You can actually taste the real date flavor coming through the tea! It was on the sweeter side even though Igot 50% sweet, but it was probably from the dates. It was still well balanced and very enjoyable! The boba was incredibly soft and fresh when I got it and the staff is really nice. The layout of the store is kind of wonky for picking up ur drinks, u have to swim up the crowd to get out of the restaurant. They dont take orobae gift cards (obviously) but I had to ask :) read more

Desouro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Desouro is super similar to Orobae! I ordered Phoenix No.13 which is an oolong milk tea. It is similar to what I remember from Orobae. There is a sweetness level from 1-5. I got a 3 and it tasted like 75% sweet, so I do think their drinks are on the sweet side. I wish I got a 2, it was pretty sweet! Also, I'd recommend getting full ice. Even with full ice, the drink isn't super cold. read more

Desouro - Phoenix No. 13 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Interesting experience. The employees were super attentive and described each drink well. It was cool to see each cup of tea being freshly brewed. The tea itself was fragrant read more

Desouro - Ceylon black milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOBA PLACE! I can tell there's an emphasis on quality. Especially with the increased price of bobas nowadays, I expect all boba places to have this level of quality. This is well worth the price. I love the presentation of the boba drinks. Each of the drinks are made with individual tea bags that are sourced from sources that I'd say is noticeably different from any other boba place. The service is kind and incredibly professional. What other boba place allows you to taste the boba and get another if it is not up to your standard? Each person here is dressed nicely and allows you to enjoy boba in a way like no other. They really keep the whole place with a pristine level of care. The moment you step in - it's magical. Thank you all so much and God bless you all+ read more

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i haven't been around uci in so long omg. got the number 13 with 75% sweetness but omg still sweet! i rly enjoy the steeped tea-y flavors. boba is rlyyy squishy soft read more

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Heard so much hype about Desouro, so I had to come check it out when I was in Irvine. The service was excellent! Every staff member was so knowledgeable of their drinks and was so willing to explain each flavor profile when I had questions.    Red Jade Black Milk Tea (4/5) I personally like my drinks less sweetened so I opted to make it half sweetness. In my opinion, it was the right amount of sweetness but I can tell it might fall flat for some people. It had a nice balance of the tea and the creaminess of the milk. But if you want to full experience, feel free to get full sweetness! Worse comes to worse, the staff doesn't mind adjusting the sweetness for you and remaking your drink.   Overall, excellent service and excellent vibes! I surprisingly went on a Saturday night and it wasn't packed at all. I went straight up to the register and ordered my drink. Would definitely go back again to try the other drinks. read more

Desouro - Red Jade Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

We came on a Friday evening and there was no line when we got there. The shop is very clean and has a modern feel to it. However, there are no tables to sit. Nonetheless, the service was spectacular. The manager Elise recommended us with drinks and walked us through the entire menu. She was so friendly and asked us our names. The drinks were ready quickly and they encouraged us to try it before we left to ensure we liked it. The Phoenix 2 was creamy and had a great earthy tea flavor. Level 4 sweetness and half ice was great for my liking. I will for sure be putting this place in my boba rotation spot! read more

Desouro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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I have been wanting to try Desouro to see how it compares to its old counterpart Orobae, and I finally was able to stop by. Came on a Monday around 11:50am and there were only a few people in front of me, so there was no wait. There were two kiosks and the staff would rotate between the two to help multiple people order. Staff were all very nice. They have a lot of different drink options, and I got the Desouro Phoenix No.13 Oolong milk tea, I believe this one was most similar to Orobae's iconic rising phoenix. I saw there was also a phoenix no.2 and I was told the difference between no.13 and 2 is just the tea flavor profile, and that no.13 was more popular so that's why I got it. After ordering, you can wait to the side bar area, and I will say their interior is quite nice and does look a fancy tea shop with their probably expensive equipment. It took about 5-10 min to get the drink, which was pretty quick. Once they call your name, they would ask if it was your first time and then talking about how they make their teas. They also mentioned their perfect cup guarantee, which you would try the drink first and then let them know if you want any adjustments. I remember this kind of guarantee from Orobae as well and I still think it sometimes feels a bit awkward having to try the drink before leaving, but I do see why they do that and I do appreciate them wanting to make sure every person enjoys the drink. As for the Phoenix no.13 milk tea, it was pretty good. I could taste the high quality tea flavor, it was floral and it wasn't too strong. I got sweetness level 2 (around 25% sweet in percentage) and it was just right for me. However, I will say that it's not as creamy as I remember the rising phoenix to be, it just doesn't hit the same. I guess like most of the reviews have mentioned, it does feel a bit more diluted. Also, their half ice is actually super light ice, but it doesn't matter too much as the drink is still pretty cold and with how diluted it already is it won't need more ice anyway (but I guess they should call it light ice instead). Overall, a solid tea shop in the area! With the rising costs these days, they are actually quite affordable and on the cheaper end when it comes to price even for the slushes which is good. I usually don't get milk tea, so I wouldn't come out of my way to come here to get it as I think there's better milk tea places, but I do want to try their other milk teas and slushes. read more

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Energy and passion unmatched - the owner, I'm assuming, took mine and my husband's order. Great recommendations. We loved what we ordered. It gets busy but the line moves QUICK. They redo your drink if you don't like it. Clean space, seating outside. I recommend checking it out! read more

Service is amazing. I have not gotten that kind of service at any boba shop, not one. Elise was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating to every. Single. Person. Rating: 10/5. She let me know that Orobae's original owner is Desouro's owner. All the new shiny machines look stunningly immaculate. I love the clean, modern, and simple vibes. It's a beautiful shop. The baristas seem happy to work there and are great at their craft. Prior to this visit, I have walked by several times seeing the line way out the door and decided to wait and come back during non-peak hours. There were only three teenagers ahead of us, so it was perfect timing on a Wednesday afternoon around 4 p.m. Even with only three ahead of us, it still took a while to get our drinks, so I will only come here if there is no line in the future. The drink itself was very good. I got the Red Jade Milk Tea with agar boba at a 2 for sweetness. It was perfect, no adjustments needed. The cup is smaller for a steep price as add-ons are $1.50 on top of the drink price and tip. So again, this place is a once in a while treat for me in this economy, unfortunately. In contrast to other boba shops like Sunright, Jam Jam, and Heytea, I do appreciate that these other shops have easy to use rewards that score discounts. Other than that, it's in a great location that needed a boba shop. Neighboring shops include Paris Baguette, The Habit, Daiso, Mitsuwa, Kaju Tofu, Sup Noodle, Ralph's, CVS, etc. I recommend! read more

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This place is the second coming of Orobae, with new management and a new location within the same plaza. I came here and got the Phoenix No. 2 Oolong tea since they were out of the Rising Buddha that I had wanted to get. The worker at the server was very knowledgeable and helped me pick out a boba that I enjoyed! After a bit of a wait (though the line was much shorter than the times that I had went to Orobae in the past), I soon got my boba. The workers always ask you to give it a try to make sure that it is up to your standards, but sometimes I just want to get my drink and go because that just adds more waiting time for the next people. I really enjoyed the floral taste of the Oolong, but I would definitely want to try the Rising Buddha next time since that one seems to be very popular. The interior is very clean and modern, almost feeling like an art gallery where the main art is the art of pulling tea, and just walking in you can smell the freshly brewed tea! read more

Desouro - Phoenix No. 2 Oolong milk tea with no ice and boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Giving Desouro a 4/5 since service was excellent and they have a perfect drink policy which allows you to try your drink first and adjust it to your liking. I ordered the metal goddess with boba. The tea flavor isn't anywhere near as strong as Orobae. It was decent. I mainly tasted the sweetener and a hint a tea and I would say Desouro is comparable to another average boba shop. I received my order after 10 minutes of waiting, though it took about 10 minutes to place an order. I don't think I'll come back. Worth a try but nothing like Orobae. read more

Desouro - Metal Goddess - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I guess the bad press of the old place caught up to them, and they have decided to re-vamp and re-new their image. I like everything about this place walking in. Cool little setup, however very confusing on where to stand/go. Why are there 2 walk ways for standing? I also like this new form of brewing tea using Espresso machines. However, this is Desouro COFFEE and tea right? Still no coffee. Is that in the works? Everyone is training, but everyone was super nice and helpful. Here's the issue. There was a single flow of drinks that were going down to 1 person finishing up and calling out the names. She was then asking people if they needed adjustments. GREAT. Really. Except she spent 5 minutes talking to a customer about her tea order, which meant my drink, next in line, had to wait until they could decide if they wanted their drink adjusted. They need to fix that procedure. You cannot have a bottle neck at the final point. Tea was good. I usually err on the side of less sweet (25%) however 50% was perfect this time around. I wouldn't go 25% here, especially on the stronger teas. I may come back to try their matcha, or when they start doing coffee. Until then, hopefully they can work out the kinks...though I can't understand why they would have any considering its the same previous owners. read more

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Okay, I'm honestly impressed. I heard mixed reviews about this place and people made it sound pretty meh compared to Orobae so maybe my expectations were low. FAVORITE ITEMS: - Phoenix No. 13 Milk Tea: very strong flavor. I got it level 2 sweet and thought it was perfect. The milkiness was really amazing with the milk tea. I find myself craving it even after a few days. PARKING: in a big plaza, typically pretty crowded SERVICE: the ladies in the front were pretty nice, greeted us with a smile, and the drinks came out quickly. They wanted us to try the drinks to make sure we liked them before leaving. PRICE: actually very reasonable. My boba drink was less than $6 which is unheard of at boba shops. Overall, I definitely find myself coming back here. I know there's of course some comparison with Orobae but objectively I think this spot really does hit. read more

finally got to try desouro and it did not disappoint. when you enter the front of the store, the smell of the fresh tea is so strong and refreshing! i was excited to try the gyukoru milk tea but when i asked to order it, the cashier told me they don't serve that drink anymore :( the cashier asked if i like floral notes and recommended the galle ceylon medley black milk tea instead for the berry and floral notes. and oh my goodness, the first flavor of berry hits exactly like what he said and the strong tea flavor comes after. it is the most unique tea flavor that i've tried so i'm really glad he recommended it. next time i'm back in the area, i would like to come back and try one of their oolong milk teas! sunday 4pm total wait time to order and get my drink was 15-20 min read more

Desouro - galle ceylon medley black milk tea, 4 sweet, half ice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Round 2: actually short lines on the weekdays! Less than 10 min wait. Phoenix No 13: definitely "heavier" and full bodied than No 2. Closer to the Metal Buddha type of oolong. Phoenix No 2: the lighter spring time version of No 13. Different type and closer to the Red Jade type of oolongs. Taiwanese Guava Slushie: no sweetness adjustment but pretty solid slushie. More of a natural guava taste than the peach syrup drinks. Honey White Peach Oolong: tastes like Japanese peach syrup but a little too strong and the oolong was overshadowed. 3 sweetness was still pretty sweet. Osmanthus Oolong Pure Tea: unfortunately, a disappointing tea that didn't really taste like osmanthus and was like a nondescript general oolong with no origins. Hokkaido Metal Buddha and the Gyokuro Green Tea are still my top picks. read more

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Kinks.... there are still a bit as a lot of the staff are in training. ...... Basically you line up... there are two counters.. but when we went there only one was functioning...... It was because they were training people. I get it.. but it took a long time just to get an order for a person. We already knew what we wanted and yet i guess they needed to go through the spiel to ask us and give recos. The drinks are customizable... from coldness / sweetness... and toppings... but i didn't see any sugarfree alternatives like stevia being available... Unfortunately... the drinks are either cold or just room temp. I would have preferred hot but according to the staff... it wasn't popular enough for them to actually serve the drinks hot.... Since they are in training mode.. check your order. Good think I checked the screen and have them change somethings out... Most of the drinks are either tea/milk tea/ matcha.... no coffee .... you can add pearls / etc to them ... After ordering and paying... you head to the left side and wait for your order. They have a policy that you can have them change the drink if it doesn't taste right with you... like change the sweatness level / etc. Pricing wise, it was comparable to other places.... around 6-7 dollars per. Uhm it was interesting to note that they offer a number of good teas... now if only they can serve them hot.... Service was perky but... because they had to speak/ do their spiel ... the line went out the door.... I get it if you have questions but if you wanted to order and know your order already... maybe just go ahead and take it... Will i go back? Probably when everything settles down and when the staff are better trained already. read more

Desouro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I got pretty lucky and arrived mid day without a line. Everything is brewed to order, which means full aroma, clean flavor, and zero bitterness. Even the boba was warm, perfectly chewy, with that ideal QQ texture. Honestly loved it more than Orobae. I ordered a range to get a full read: - Matcha Blend: a mix of two roast and oxidation levels--deep umami, very savory- Rising Buddha Oolong: a blend of Phoenix No. 2 and Tieguanyin ("Metal Goddess")--roasted, buttery, with a natural rose-like finish (despite having no florals added)- Metal Goddess Oolong Milk Tea: medium-dark roast, creamy, nutty, slightly earthy--my favorite, super smooth and coating- Gallee Ceylon: dark berry, blackberry, layered florals--more aromatic than flavor-forward And apparently they are launching specialty coffee soon so I can't wait to try that. read more

What a stellar cup of tea. I got one of their oolong teas with half sweet, they use these crazy cool "tea espresso machines" that extract the tea leaves out of a wand just like coffee! Never seen that before. The baristas are so nice and help you find a tea youd love, explain their extraction processes, and you can customize ice, sweet, and boba levels. Really just gotta try it to get that unique flavor the tea gives when extracted this way. read more

Desouro - Oolong half sweet (one size) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow boy did this place have a huge line! lol. I'm not sure why because the inside is just plain white walls and maybe it's "aesthetic" but I didn't think it was that cute Lolol. As far as the menu, there were a good amount of options. However only the slushes were non caffeinated. And they didn't have lychee slush which is my go-to at boba places so that was unfortunate. lol. I ended up getting the osmanthus oolong tea with boba with no ice. It was warm lmao. Yikes. I would highly recommend ice Lolol. My bad. It tasted ok. Definitely not my favorite place. read more

Desouro - Osmanthus oolong boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Orobae dupe but the drink tastes kind of odd I do love the service here tho, they are so great and nice but I think oolong isn't my favorite. I maybe wpuld come back bevause a lot of my friends like it! read more

Desouro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Foramen breakfast milk tea - strong creamy floral tea with apple undertones, recommend getting with 50% sweetness and boba Service quick and staff friendly. They let you taste test drink at store and are ready to make any adjustments if needed. Parking free and easy. read more

Desouro - Foramen breakfast milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Currently out of stock of my favorite drink, the honey green tea. Am minorly devastated because this is the only place that does a good green milk tea. Apparently the harvest was dry this year, per staff, so tea was not very good. Had the rising buddha oolong, level three sweetness with no ice and no add-ins. Had half in the car, stuck the rest in the fridge when I got home, had the latter half after dinner. Excellent flavor, as always. Honestly, I hate how good this place is sometimes because I never want milk tea from anywhere else now. They really do just make the best tea. read more

Our drinks were amazing! The staff were super friendly and gave great recommendations. The mango slush was especially good-Natalie made it perfectly. The environment was very welcoming, and we'll definitely be coming back. 10/10. read more

It's been a couple months and the quality of their drinks has improved. My favorite milk teas is their rising Buddha oolong and metal goddess oolong with a level 3 sweetness and half ice. I do wish they had a large size option! Service continues to be great. The pricing is not bad, but $1.50 for agar pearls?! My drink ends up being close to $8. I would also be weary about the to-go packaging since one of my recent orders ended up spilling all over my car. It would be better if it was a bag instead of a cardboard box that doesn't prevent any leakage. read more

This spot is supposed to be similar to a previous popular tea shop that was in this plaza, but I thought the tea fell short. I tried the phoenix 13 milk tea, and it could've had a deeper tea flavor considering it's advertised as a dark roast. The drinks here also run on the sweeter side, 3/5 was already plenty sweet for me. The staff is super friendly and lets you readjust your drink, but as a result the wait can get even longer. I definitely don't think this spot is worth the wait, but it's a good option if there's no line. I also wish there was seating inside, but the whole space is pretty much taken up but the staff and equipment. read more

Desouro - Phoenix 13 milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Best matcha boba I've had in a long time. The matcha was incredibly clean, smooth, and creamy, without any bitterness or overpowering sweetness. You can really taste the quality of the tea. I also appreciated how efficient everything was, no long wait, and I was able to get my drink right away. The space and preparation felt very clean and well-organized, which honestly reminded me of the precision you'd expect from a Michelin-level kitchen, but applied to tea. The staff was knowledgeable and took the time to help me choose a drink based on my preferences, which made the experience even better. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the other teas on the menu. read more

Desouro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California