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Hana Tea

4.5 (900 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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Jen C.

OMG!! The most amazing Hong Kong milk tea! The tea is strong and has all the nuttiness I expect in an authentic HkMT. The boba is perfectly sweet and chewy. I opted for 100% sweet and it wasn't super sweet at all. I prolly could've went with extra sweet. We also got the wintermelon mint oolong and my daughter absolutely loved it too. That one was definitely sweeter so go down if you don't want it super sweet. Service is friendly and quick.

Lychee tea 50% sweet.
Liza H.

I miss Hana Tea when it located in Pearl City and off Dillingham Ave before rail construction made it worse. Sadly the Pearl City location closed down last year. I have never been to this location but their menu remains fairly the same as previous locations. It was sweet of my co-worker to buy me tea before I headed over home. I went straight for lychee tea with no added and 50% sweet. Watching my sugar intake especially with bubble tea which I cannot remember the last time I had at tea shop, so long. Just enought sweetness and Lynchee flavor. I saw on their door window that you can get 20 mins free parking while at shop. Mostly meter parking along there.

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Ashley B.

Excellent plus. We ordered two Thai teas for the adults and one milk tea for our son! Lovely flavor, excellent "immaculate" boba! Perfect stop before hitting Ala Moana Beach. Excellent customer service, and the shop is so clean and cute! We are very pleased and will be coming back at least 5 more times! FYI 75% is where it's at in regard to sweetness and balance. Thank you Hana Tea, what a gem you are!

Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Brown Sugar Boba
Jennifer T.

Went to Hana tea for the first time since they moved to this new location and it's still just as fantastic as their former Pearl City and Kalihi location! The Genmai is a must!

Our favorite boba tea....brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba.
Jessica R.

My go to for my norm, my brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba. I have to remember to get a medium or small and not the large. For a big back, lol I always get full from the large and end up wasting. I got to try the wife's dragon fruit yogurt and it was actually good. Not bad. Not my cup of tea. Lol I think moreso, I actually enjoyed the lychee jelly lol. But was good not bad. Customer service always great. She was nice and friendly. Every time I walk in feels so clean, like the ambiance, soft music. Great vibes. Cute decor. Tables to sit. Gotta ask for key to go bathroom. Don't forget to tip (optional), your straw, and to take pretty pictures of your drink and decor lol get street parking right out front. Located on halekauwila. Came here right after picking up sabrozon for dinner, since they located on the same street. I got my boba and burrito fix!

Brown sugar milk tea
Jodie F.

Not the same :( Used to be obsessed with Hana Tea before it relocated. I was warned by friends that it's not as good now but I was still excited to try the new location. I got the classic brown sugar boba - it was bland, too milky & boba didn't taste fresh. Very different than the original for sure. Unfortunate. Parking: 20 minutes free in the structure to its right.

Ube milk tea with cheese cap (left); brown sugar milk tea with cheese cap right
Andrea M.

Hana Tea was one of the first boba places I tried back when they first opened in their original location several years ago near Dillingham. It was the first milk tea I had with the cheese cap and my life has changed since then and I hold everywhere else to that standard. They moved to the new Kakaako location recently which is very conveniently located. IMO, this place is still one of THE best boba places on island. I've had it at least a dozen times and it is very consistent. The brown sugar milk tea with cheese foam is my regular order and my daughter gets the taro milk tea. We do 75% sweet (we have a sweet tooth so I recommend going less if you aren't) and less ice. Nice seating, free parking for less than an hour stay. Ambiance is super cute and cozy, there's maybe 10-12 tables. Service is quick and attentive, I had my drink within a few minutes.

Mariecon P.

It's been a long time since I've had drinks from here. Service was fast and easy. A lot of choices you can order from. I ordered the Triple Matcha that came with matcha pudding and matcha creamy cake, and Classic milk tea with mixed boba and creamy cake, all at 75% less sugar.

Meh
Lauren L.

I was interested to try this new located in the Kaka'ako (the salt area) since the other one closed down. Larger size shop compared to last one that closed. I wanted to see how the brown sugar milk tea Boba drink compared. Note that this is made with non-dairy creamer without having to substitute. The flavor was on point and similar to what I'm used to, but unfortunately I feel like the Boba texture was not on point. I'm not sure if I got a bad batch, but the texture had no balance or chew to it. that makes me to believe it had been sitting. you also have the option to order ahead of time on their website. Definitely recommend you get the stamp card to accumulate drink points. Overall, I will give this another shot, but as far as standard and quality to what I'm used to from, it was not as good as when I remembered it to be.

Ann T.

4.5 stars Came in and tried three drinks -- all worth it! The brown sugar milk tea with boba at 75% less sweet was absolutely the star of the show. Just the right amount of sweetness without the sugar rush. Highly recommend customizing your sweetness level here! The tea and coffee milk tea with crystal boba hit that perfect Hong Kong café nostalgia, and the crystal boba was a fun twist. Also grabbed the peach green tea with boba -- light, fruity, and super refreshing. Boba is $0.75 extra on any drink, which is fair. The shop is clean, bright, and smells amazing -- that fresh tea aroma the moment you walk in just sets the whole mood. Will definitely be back! Note: meter parking

Medium brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba & less ice
Amber R.

When I got to Hana Tea there was a couple & 1 mom with her kids before me but the employees were quickly able to get their orders so I wasn't waiting in line long and it didn't take them long to finish my order either so that was great! My drink wasn't my absolute favorite but definitely not the worst I've ever had either and I honestly wouldn't mind coming back again if this was the closest boba shop to me because I liked the combination of the brown sugar boba with the brown sugar milk tea. Also helps that if you do park in the building they're a part of you do have at least 20 minutes of free parking!

A large brown sugar milk tea with creamy cake, warm brown sugar boba n' brûlée cheese foam!
Jill F.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Hey cu-TEA! My go-to brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba + creamy cake + brûlée cheese foam @ 75% sweetness with less ice from HANA TEA in Kaka'ako. When in the neighborhood, I just had to treat myself to something good!" Staff: fully staffed Interior: low tables n' bar stools available Exterior: in Kaka'ako area Wait time: 10 mins Parking: street or garage Overall comments: my fave boba drink! Order this time n' time again. Sweet, creamy, great taste, n' warm soft boba. On this visit I redeemed my stamp card so the drink was free with up to 2 toppings!

Brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba
Rebecca L.

Best boba in town! I've been going to Hana tea for years now and I absolutely love their brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba! This is my go to stop for any boba cravings! They used to be located in the dillingham area but they moved to the kakaako area which I think works out better! Cute little cafe with a few tables and counter seating for small groups. They have a fairly large menu of fruit teas and milk teas with various toppings. You can choose sweetness level and Ice level as well! The line generally moves pretty fast unless a customer has questions about a drink. There is garage parking available or street parking in the area. Grace period is either 20 or 30min (there is a sign on the Hana tea door) if not they validate as well.

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Really good tea and nice customer service. They give you stamp cards too and the portions are generous

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Somehow, even while they have the ingredients to make it, they can't make a black sesame milk tea. I don't know what else to say.

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Some of the best boba on island! I loved the taro and mango tea with mango and boba. Nice service and cute tables.

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Boba drinks are great, our daughter introduced us to this place and it's a winner for the whole family.

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Ask the Community - Hana Tea

Do they accept gift card or stamp card at this time?

Yes! On their online order site, there's a stamp card option. You select your choices as you normally would then put the type of drink you want in the special notes (ie Classic Milk Tea). When you pick up your order, just give the cards you're… 

Any caffeine-free options?

Fruit smoothies and sparkling water.

How many calories in brown sugar milk tea large?

too much

Do they offer gift cards?

Yes

Do they have a birthday drink or a discount for birthdays?

They don't

Which shopping center are they in?

If you go near Honolulu CC, they are right across the street along the canal. Hope that helps

Do they offer non-dairy options... like almond milk or soy milk?

when i went they said they didnt. be careful they confuse condensed milk with almond milk, almost served me dairy.

Does anyone know if they cater parties? How much the going rate is?

I've seen them do events, like grand opening/employee appreciation for companies, but not sure about their rates.

Can I bring my tiny dog inside?

Yes you can

Do they partner with any delivery services that can deliver to work place, like Uber eats or Grubhub?

I didn't see the stickers yet. So I don't think so... They should thou haha :p

What is creamy cake?

Sweet fluffy whipped cream that they smear on the inside of the cup.

Do they offer any sugar-free sweeteners/syrups?

No but you can tailor your sweetness level. Some teas are pre sweetened and keep in mind boba sits in a slightly sugared water. Otherwise you can ask for no sugar or sweetness added.

Is there a way I can call in my order ahead of time?

Definitely! But sometimes the lines get really busy

Does anyone know if they do some sort of delivery?

As of now, they don't offer delivery

Do they have non-dairy options for their milk teas? As in an alternative of cow/animal milk?

They recommended pure teas, fruit teas, fruit smoothies or sparking water for non-dairy options

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