If you're socially exhausted at the Wharf and need a drink without making eye contact with a single human being, et BOBA is your sanctuary. Everything is ordered through a kiosk, and they text you when your drink is ready -- super convenient. Do the drinks take a while? Yes. But the décor is so wonderfully bizarre that you'll spend the wait looking around. The boba runs on the sweeter side, so I ordered mine at 25% sweetness and it was perfect. Its a perfect spot to grab a drink, hide from humanity, and enjoy some quality boba read more

E-Tea - Wall art - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came to E-Tea on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy with a short wait. They have a huge menu that you order from on a kiosk and it was less than a 5 minute wait. I tried the creme brulee milk tea but it didn't taste like anything just tasted like sweet milk. They were really kind and let me swap it out for a rose tea milk. Slightly more flavorful but still very muted. I'd be willing to try another flavor but both of my flavors were weak and overwhelmingly milk forward. Great customer service though! Friendly staff and in a good location. Probably a little more expensive than most boba shops but the cup you get is a very sturdy plastic and seemed reusable. They have some outdoor seating for the summer time but no indoor seating if the weather is poor so keep that in mind! read more

The mango pomelo sago was refreshing on a hot day. A few seats outside to enjoy. The inside ordering area was well decorated and very cute. Order from a kiosk. read more

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Quick take: ET and extra terrestrial themed Entering this boba spot we were greeted by a wall of Popmart and Baby Three (BB3) dolls. I love BB3 dolls! I ordered a Thai Milk Tea. Nothing wow about the drinks but it wasn'tbad at all. I did get a kick out of the ET and alien theme. Their logo is a cute alien. read more

E-Tea - Thai milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food Got the matcha latte with boba and it was so nice and creamy. While this is boba matcha, which is usually premade it was nicely balanced and the boba was nice and chewy. I do wish there was a bit more boba in the drink for the price, but I appreciated the drink overall. Service Order at a kiosk and then they will call your number and then you can take it. The menu is all above you on the screens and the register has a sign for you to order on the screen, rather than go to the person making the drink. Ambiance They have a few chairs to sit down, but no tables or restroom for you to use. read more

E-Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is cute and nice to have in an expensive area like this that lacks Asian places. The alien theming is an interesting theme that's fun and stands out. I ordered some brown sugar boba and it was underwhelming. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it wasn't giving fresh brown sugar. The boba was pretty bland too. Maybe it was because we went an hour before closing. The Taro Smoothie tasted good, not too watery nor artificial. The Dream of Sakura dessert looks cool, but it's nothing special, to be honest. It's more for decoration than actually eating, because the ingredients/toppings are basic. I'd probably come back here to try other drinks and desserts. read more

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$9 for a small boba is wild! But I get the dc pricing and the shop being on the wharf. It is a ufo themed boba spot and the matcha was ok. It was definitely a different flavor that wasn't too authentic. I was let down, but enjoyed a cute theme. read more

E-Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's not often that I leave a place unsure about my thoughts. After a nearby soccer game, my family and friend popped into this little shop at The Wharf. The lights were dimmed, and no one was inside so we were surprised to learn it was open. Once inside, we saw the character E.T. depicted throughout as well quirky things like a large Bluey doll and a metal cat sculpture. We ordered our bubble tea from tablets and they were ready within 5-7 minutes. Our friend enjoyed his Thai bubble tea. Our daughter found the strawberry one just okay. My wife and I got the normal bubble tea and it was very unique. The boba was very warm and the consistency of the tea was a little more thick than what we're used to. It also tasted a little like praline. If you go, I'm curious to know your thoughts. For me, the verdict is still out. read more

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For me to stop MID-BITE to post a review is saying BIG THINGS! 1. Omgggggg! 2. Everyone needs to experience this and 3. OMG Let's START with what stopped me in my tracks! The Mousse 3 Chocolate Cake - TO LIVE FOR!!! I dropped a pic that has the exact description but all I can say to describe is, "DIVINELY DECADENT"!!! Their other item that has me in a chokehold is the Brown Sugar Milk tea!!! Deeeeelish and the tapioca pearls are the perfect level of sweetness! It was a BOGO day so who's a happy lady?! Meeeeee! read more

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Another impromptu stop while leaving The wharf. We wanted coffee but for some reason decided to stop here instead of backtracking to the coffee shop.... Ironically, this is mostly a tea place and we wanted a hot coffee drink! But I should have known better than to order a hot drink with oat milk from a tea place. Everyone place their own orders using the self-service kiosk. They had some very cool and pretty looking drinks and desserts. Ultimately, I decided to order a coffee drink......I chose the hot tiramisu oat latte. What was I thinking!??? I watched the employee make the beverage.. he used powdered oat (milk??), a few drips of watered down coffee and a few other drips and drops of other things. And voila! An awful hot powdery beverage!! Customer service was pretty much non-existent. As soon as we walked in, there was no greeting of any sort. No one took orders at the counter...it was strictly orders place at the kiosk. Even when handing the orders, there was no "enjoy your beverage!" I loved the E.T. theme, wall art and cup decoration. Would I return? No most likely not. read more

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Was exploring the wharf for the first time with my daughters and their cousins (11, 9, 9 and 5) and happened upon E-Tea. They had a great selection of drinks both with and without tea (for the kids). The shop is small with just a few tables and seats outside. They have an alien theme throughout the store (get it E-Tea). All ordering is done via the kiosk. Though they were busy, the drinks came fast. I got the basic back tea with boba and it was very good with great tea flavor (I get 50% sugar now....doctors orders). My daughters got the Aurora Lemonade and the Strawberry Slush which they really liked. Overall the experience was really good and the drinks were great. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Cute bubble tea place that has a ton of food options as well. Order at a kiosk and then pick up at the counter. Their bubble tea is good/average but I was impressed with all the food they have. A friend got dumplings and liked them and I got tiramisu which was good. Cute ET theme throughout decor and with the cup sizing names. Good post concert snack. read more

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Not gonna lie. I came here because I loved the name but I did enjoy the matcha drink I ordered. Definitely a must visit read more

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Fun bubble teas, desserts (towel cake), bowls and onigiri at The Wharf. There is an ET mural in the shop, as well as cherry blossoms to celebrate the flowers in season (The Wharf has a whole bloom theme going on). I ordered a mango pomelo drink (mango slush, mango, coconut mlk, grapefruit grain, crystal bubble) which is a seasonal special. My friend tried the sakura matcha (matcha with strawberry cream), also a seasonal special. My drink was almost ready but then they suddenly remade my drink ( not sure why). It was redone and it tasted good, although there were several chunks of ice. The boba was wonderful, very soft yet chewy. There was a decent amount of mango. Several desserts were sold out (towel cake) so it would be fun to come back to sample them. This is a fun and vibrant shop, order at the kiosks, then sit outside to watch the action. read more

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This alien-themed boba shop at the Wharf is such a fun concept. It is a takeout type of shop as there are no tables inside and only two small tables outside. They have a large but ordinary selection of drinks. I opted for the brown sugar milk tea with 25% sugar, and it was a perfect moderate amount of sweetness. My Jupiter-sized (large) drink with tapioca was $7.89. It costs extra to substitute a non-dairy milk. I enjoyed the drink, but the tapioca was flavourless. I know tapioca naturally doesn't have much of a taste, but this one was so flavourless that it didn't even taste like tapioca. There was so much of it in my drink, and I still enjoyed chewing them, but they didn't taste like anything. read more

E-Tea - Brown sugar milk tea and lychee oolong tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here in the late afternoon after lunch and we got the brown sugar milk tea, thai tea, and pineapple slush. The pineapple slush was, by far, the best tasting thing we ordered. The thai tea was nothing special, but the brown sugar milk tea tasted a little off. Either the milk was a little past the expiry date, or too artificial or something, and the entire milk tea was a little gritty. We would have brought it back and complained, but we were already a little too far and it wasn't worth the effort in the hot afternoon. read more

Easy ordering on kiosks and they call your number when called. There are lots of drink options and you can customize ratios on most of the ingredients. I got the brown sugar milk tea, 75% sweet, 50% ice, add boba. I was worried about there being too much ice in my drink which is why I opted for the 50% ice, in the future I would stick with the recommended amount because the hot boba melts the ice quickly! They have seating outside, or you can take your drink and walk around the wharf! read more

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Randomly hit up this spot while walking in DC - it did not disappoint!! Some of my favorite things: - They didn't overdo it with the ice. Thank goodness because I like to have as much tea as possible - I always like the option to make it full/half/no sweetness - The boba was amazing!!! Definitely made fresh, and was sweet I ordered through a screen so not too much to say about service, but my drink was ready pretty fast! I do think it's a bit pricy, but you're also in DC. read more

E-Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We ventured here after dinner at ilil. Nice night cap to a celebratory night. Service was quick. She input our order into the kiosk and our drink was ready in a few minutes. The location is quiet in the winter but I'm sure they have a lot of business in the summer. It's such a nice spot by the water. read more

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I visited this place during Bloomaroo at The Wharf to try out their Sakura Matcha drink. Going inside there wasn't really much room as you have kiosks to order from and a pick up counter for you to grab your drink and go. I think the service is kind of non existent as you are just ordering through the screen and only interacting with someone to confirm your drink. I got the Sakura Matcha drink because it looks aesthetically pleasing and I just like matcha + anything. I liked the amount of options you have if you wanted less sugar, less ice, or none, etc. I got the Earth Size which is their regular size compared to their Jupiter sized drink which was much bigger. Since I'm in DC, expect prices to be a lot more for what you normally pay for in VA/MD/Anywhere else. I think I paid a good 8 bucks and I felt like that was not worth it. The drink though, was good and lives up to its name, but I don't think I would get Boba in the Wharf unless I really crave it. Check it out once at least. read more

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The tea is decent. It is quite pricey for a cup of boba tea. This shop has nothing special compared to others boba shop in DC. The service is just ok read more

E-Tea - mango pamelo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I rarely ever drink boba in the city. For a long time there were only just a handful of options and some of the best spots were in the suburbs. However, I totally forgot about E-Tea despite walking by pretty often. So yesterday, I decided to give it another shot since I don't think I've been here since they first opened and was serving food. I ordered a small brown sugar boba at the self-order kiosk with tapioca crystals, the lowest level of sweetness and 50% ice. Within 5 minutes my boba was ready and I was on my way. In terms of the taste, I thought it was great! However, this was the first time I had ever ordered tapioca crystals and I think in the future I'll stick with traditional boba. With the crushed ice, the tapioca crystals would sometimes feel interchangeable which experientially was not ideal for me. Otherwise, I was pleased with my order and will drop by again in the future if the craving hits! read more

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Drink - 5/5 - great milk tea with delicious flavor (we got the tiramisu, brown sugar and classic with boba) Service -1/5 - they very much rely on the touch screen as they didn't even say hi as we walked in. They did make the drink well, and gave it to us, so there's that. So while that gives it an average 3, the drinks were above average for a milk tea location, just keeping in mind that you will probably be ignored (just remember that for when you're tipping ... or not. Up to you) read more

E-Tea - Brown sugar milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Love that you can customize the sugar level and ice level of the milk tea!! It is kiosk ordering only in the shop and you grab your own straws at the table. I got the large size taro milk tea. Tapioca pearls (boba) were an extra charge but they dont skimp on this and they were super chewy and warm at the bottom of the drink. The only thing that they could improve on was adding more taro flavor. It had an overwhelming milk taste and not enough taro. Other than this, it was the perfect experience. read more

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Unfortunately, I was very disappointed by E tea this time around. I have been twice before and it was decent, but this time was not good at all. I ordered one of their "top sellers" the tiramisu boba and it wasn't good at all. It was bland, not sweet, and very warm. there was barely any ice in it and it made the boba all warm with weird tapioca consistency. i did not enjoy this drink at all and probably won't be back, which is unfortunate since it is the only boba spot at the waterfront read more

E-Tea - tiramisu boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was my first time here. Very cute little spot and the service was fast. I absolutely loved it and plan to return soon. The drink we selected was just right, quite refreshing and not overly sweet! read more

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This place was delicious. It was in such a cute shopping center too! Definitely walk in once you get your tea! It was a kiosk ordering which I liked. I could take my time without feel rushed. I got the tiramisu with coffee jelly & boba with tiramisu foam. It was delicious and sweet full of flavor. The boba was still warm which made it even better. 10 out 10 My hubs got the taro milk tea with boba. It was super good. The taro tasted really good. 10 out of 10 The place was super cute. I loved the alien them everything. read more

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Got the seasonal special Sakura Matcha which is slightly smaller in size compared to other drinks but tastes as good as it looks. There are other desserts on display which look really appetizing especially the towel cake which I would love to try in the future. The line snaked longer than the shop front during the weekends but it moves quickly. One orders from a kiosk and collects it at the counter later. read more

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I ordered the DragonFruit Green Tea, and they made a mistake on the amount of ice. But they corrected it by making me a new drink. Honestly, many shops will not do that, so I'm very impressed with the excellent customer service. I will definitely come back in the future. read more

E-Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

E-Tea is so fun! I was walking around DC and in need of some refreshment, so decided to stop at E-Tea. It is a smaller shop where you order at a kiosk machine and the team then makes your order. I went in early October, so got to enjoy their Halloween and space decorations. It was my first time there, so I was able to ask someone about several of their drinks to help me make my choice. I opted for the Aurora Lemonade with 50% sugar. It comes with a lemon slice in it and was the perfect refreshment for me - it is lemonade with sprite and tea (which gives it a purple color). I enjoyed my drink while walking along the Wharf. Very good! read more

Stopped by for some milk tea while exploring The Wharf. Service was quick and friendly. The shop is small but there is outdoor seating. Very cute aesthetic with an E.T. painting. I got the rose milk tea with 30% sugar and boba. The boba was completely plain which was surprising as most boba shops I frequent add sweetness to the pearls. The milk tea itself was decent, no strong tea flavor and a bit watered down but the rose flavor was definitely there. Overall, not bad for DC and conveniently located on The Wharf! The shop is cutely decorated with other interesting desserts that I was not able to try this time around. read more

E-Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

SO good, love the quick and easy ordering kiosk and that you can control sugar levels. No drama, consistent quality boba spot!

This is not a drill.....a bubble tea store has officially landed at The Wharf in DC!! I ventured down to The Wharf recently to check out the Mardi Gras parade, and stumbled upon the soft grand opening of this spot. A quick Google search shows that they may have locations in Richmond,VA and San Francisco, CA, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the same franchise. As this was a soft grand opening, they only had a limited menu to serve. However, they did display what looked to be the full, regular menu, and it looks really good, with some sushi items included as well. Even though they didn't have the full menu, they did have pastries available for purchase. I didn't get any, but I have to admit I was tempted as it looked absolutely delicious. I went with old faithful and ended up ordering a small Thai iced tea, without the boba. It was delicious, and I almost wished I had ordered a large instead, as it only cost $1 more. Aside from the menu, the place is small, but functional, and the decor is cute. They have a bathroom available for customers, as well as some limited window seating. Overall, the service was great and fast, considering the long lines they had to deal with. They also have an option to order ahead online, which is useful for potentially avoiding any long waits. I can't wait to come back and check out the full menu! read more

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Really cute boba place on the wharf. About time!! Went with a large group, orders were taken promptly and efficiently. I thought some of the drinks were mediocre. They didn't stand out. Cashier didn't really understand my questions about the drinks:( But the drink maker was super sweet and kind!! I'll be ranking the flavors we tried from best to worst: 1. Rose Milk Tea (5/5) Super delicate yet strong rose flavor. Very sweet. But the rose ugh so good:) 2. Matcha Milk Tea (5/5) Tastes like melted green tea ice cream. Really liked it, not grainy at all. Super smooth and sweet. 3. Strawberry Milk Tea (4.5/5) Tasted like straight strawberry milk, which I absolutely love. So def rating this high on my list as well. 4. Dragonfruit Rose Black (3.5/5) It wasn't the best drink ever. It felt kind of flat. There was a light rose flavor but no dragon fruit. I'm not quite sure what to describe it as. Just felt a bit short. 5. White Peach Oolong (3/5) I don't like oolong. Tastes a lot like barley tea. Very earthy flavor normally. This one, white peach flavor isn't too apparent. Quite sweet. Eh. Wouldn't pay my money for it. Friend liked it though! 6. Brown Sugar Milk Tea (1/5) I definitely don't think they put enough syrup in this one. The drink was very diluted and had no brown sugar flavor at all. If you look at the picture the drip is also quite sad :( Just tasted like milk. Felt pretty bad for my friend who ordered this. Normally getting brown sugar milk tea is a safe choice at boba places cuz of the simplicity. But this was not the move. It might've been a one day thing though. I think the drinks were pretty hit or miss. Nothing stood out too much. it was just eh. But I definitely see how this store can grow!! They have so much potential so i'll be back. :) read more

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Usually I don't like flower flavored bubble tea but this was pretty good with 30%sugar and light ice. Cherry blossom latte 5/5 Parking is hard to find. The decor is cute. Any of their dessert goods look great. No seating. read more

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One of the only if not the only bubble tea shop on The Wharf, E-tea sticks to its extraterrestrial theme with planet sized beverages - Earth for Regular, Jupiter for Large (+$1). There are two electronic kiosks you can order from as you walk in. The selection is a bit sparse but the flavors sound unique. My main issue with this place is the portioning of their sugar/ice. I got the Dragonfruit Rose black tea with 25% sugar and regular ice. Even with regular ice, there was barely any and with 25% sugar, it still tasted excessively sweet to me. I don't even want to know what regular sugar is like.... If I do come back I'd like to see what their zero sugar drinks taste like, but there are better options elsewhere for bubble tea. read more

E-Tea is a decent boba tea store. It's a good alternative to Kung Fu Tea but not as nice as the local Gong Cha stores. The location is conveniently central but the store is slightly dungeon'y and creepy. Their pastries looked sad and old. You end up ordering on electronic boards, so no service to speak of. I got their cherry blossom seasonal drink with crystal pearls and lychee jelly. They do not cheap out on the toppings! Half of my cup (see picture) was topping based. The drink was extra sweet, so I recommend going less than 50% sugar. They have great and clean outdoor seating. Not bad! read more

E-Tea - Cherry Blossom, lychee jelly and crystal boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I reallllly loved their yuzu green tea. I got the earth size (16oz) for $5.50. Perfect amount of yuzu and so refreshing! Their space and alien theme is very cute. Grab-n-go kinda shop. read more

E-Tea - Yuzu Green Tea and Taro Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's been nearly 7 years since I last searched for/drank boba in DC. Not sure if this ages me, but back then there was like 1-2 boba shops in the Chinatown area and 1 near central downtown. Since then, there's obviously been more that have opened up. However, I was staying in Navy Yard and the nearest one was E-Tea. When I read it, I thought it was a weird name. It wasn't until I entered the shop and realized the theme was E.T., the iconic 1982 film about a lost alien that just wants to "go home". The shop is quite small. I'm sure that during prime time, it's packed. Luckily, I was there around 6 PM so there was no line. It's a pretty big menu. I ended up just getting a Lychee GT. Taste wise, pretty decent. Not too sweet and you can at least taste the lychee. I believe it also came with Lychee jelly. Sadly, you can't escape inflation in DC either. Or maybe a $6 tea is the norm these days. The shop has a convenient self-order kiosk that allows you to customize your order. read more

A very cute boba tea shop but the drinks are okay. Very convenient if you crave for boba and there is no competition around. I ordered the coffee milk tea and it was so watery and bland (even with no ice). The boba itself was very good but the coffee tasted like someone added way too much water. In addition, the topping portion was very little for the price that you pay for. Overall, only visit the boba shop if you are desperately craving for some. read more