Hey Tea is deserving of the hype! Ordering ahead on their app is a lifesaver (vs waiting 20+ mins in line). The app's UI is easy to use. The wait time estimates are relatively accurate too. Menu-wise, they have a nice variety of both fruity and creamy flavors. Definitely easy to find something for everyone's palette. I really enjoyed their Grape Boom Drink! The sweetness level was perfectly not too sweet with plenty of freshness from the actual grapes. Their Mango Sago Drink was also great but a bit too heavy. If you're looking for more refreshing drinks, definitely go for their fruity options. read more

Hey Tea - Grape Boom Drink & Mango Sago Drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Smells like fresh tea in there I love it! Small space and it gets pretty busy sometimes so it's very cramped when there are people waiting. I think the ones in China had more selections but pretty good overall. read more

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I love HeyTea! Still my favorite location to go to in MA. I've experienced the least amount of problems here, compared to the other two (Newbury St. & Natick). PLUS, they close later than both. I have this bad habit of going here almost every time I have a meal in the area LOL. The addiction is real! I love that they keep adding new drinks to their menu... keeps it interesting. My favorite is still the Mango Coconut Boom but I'm a fan of most of their new drinks, like the Golden Oolong Yuzu & their King Jasmine Guava! I tried the Pistachio Cloud Jasmine Coconut, as well, and it's super similar to one of my favorites from MollyTea. I prefer the one from MollyTea more w/ champaca tea. Since their opening here, I have tried almost all of the drinks & their mango coconut boom is STILL superior! Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys mango. It is pretty much their version of mango pomelo sago (they have a version with pomelo but I like it without). SO GOOD! ***Pro tip: order ahead of time via HeyTea app. This is a lifesaver, since the wait time is pretty atrocious most days still. Usually takes ~20 min to be ready. read more

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The drinks are good - worth the hype. Been here few times - if you are gonna visit this store- here are couple of things to keep in mind. The store is packed most the time, order online - the mobile app is good and gives the live status of your drink. I would recommend ordering it online rather than waiting in the line for the kiosk to order a drink. read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing high quality bubble tea that exceeded expectations! Really loved the bubble milk tea here - and I highly recommend any of the selections they have available. I also tried the mango coconut boom, which was good, but I thought the milk tea products stood out more! read more

Tried Hey Tea in NYC. Just like the NYC location, the location in Boston is soo crowded. Not the place I'd come to hang out with a friend. I got a classic milk tea via pickup with Uber Eats. I was disappointed in the classic milk tea at Hey Tea. It's surprising that the "pretty" fruity drinks like the blue cloud one actually tastes better than a classic milk tea. read more

This place does a fantastic job in getting customers morning to close. It's so popular that there's always a crowd outside. The place itself is very nice looking, clean, quaint, and pack full of workers ready to get customers' orders completed. I went with the coconut mango blue which looked delicious but it was too sweet for me. Inside it smelled very fragrant, light, and clean. Unfortunately, there's no options to change tea sizes, and it came to $7.50 with tax! I'm sure there's a flavor out there which I would like, but I would have to drink too many teas and try all too many iterations read more

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been here a few times now, have gotten a number of teas with different varieties. The quality has been consistent. The teas have been strong and smooth. The fruit flavors in each tea have really paired well with each tea they've chosen. i have finally downloaded the app and it does really save time. read more

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High quality boba, probably the best in Boston, but one star off for the exorbitant price! Interior is small, standing room only and meant just for pick up, not hanging out. Ordered a green grape drink via Uber eats which was a seamless process. read more

Hey Tea - Green grape drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

There's a reason there are always lines here. I've tried a few different items now and this is not your typical boba tea shop. The tea itself is amazing, but all the drinks are crafted so delicately. The mochi Yingde Black Milk Tea was incredible. The chewy and soft mochi that was so fresh, the subtle savory notes from the cheese cloud. All of it was incredible. Seeing everyone with the Mango Coconut Boom, I had to try one of those too. The mango tasted so fresh and was perfectly paired with sago. Make sure you order ahead on the app. It will give you relatively accurate wait times. And be prepared to wait 20 min, even in the middle of the Wednesday afternoon! read more

I'm obsessed with the coconut mango boom. Lots of coconut flavor with bits and pieces of sago with chunks of mango in every sip. It is very addicting -- sometimes even one is not enough. It's more of a dessert but it's amazing. I would suggest to pre-order it on the app and then pick up (and your earn points and rewards). It does get busy in the Allston store only because it's very small inside. Depends what you feel like drinking, but it's my favorite on the block. read more

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First time trying Hey Tea. I ordered two of their recommended drinks: Mango Grapefruit Boom: I ordered less ice and less sugar. There were chunks of fresh ripe mango and mango puree. I can taste the coconut milk. There were tapioca. Reminded me of mango sticky rice or the Chinese mango tapioca dessert. Definitely not too sweet. Supreme Matcha Latter: Regular ice and less sugar. The matcha foam on top was really good. A strong matcha flavor overall, no bitterness, pretty smooth overall. read more

Hey Tea - Mango Grapefruit Boom (left) Supreme Matcha Latte (Right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were craving something sweet after a filling lunch. We chose HeyTea and ordered the following: Coconut mango boom - a drink for those who love coconuts and mangos Cloud Crisp Grape - incredible combination of frozen grape pieces and a fun twist on a grape flavor There is no seating so be prepared to grab the boba and go on a walk with friends while drinking the drink!!! The service is quick in spite of the long line. You order through a kiosk. Each of the drinks are made with care and are standardized in a way I appreciate the quality assurance! The lighting and aesthetics of everything is synchronous! read more

Hey Tea - Coconut mango boom Cloud Crisp Grape - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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High quality ingredients with a great blend of flavors intermingled. Had the pleasure of trying the Coconut Mango Blue (from spirulina) which was a refreshing treat. This location is also crazy busy, and the online ordering isn't always made available given the high volume of orders. Like the other HeyTea in the Boston / Newbury area, there's barely enough standing room to order. As such, not really such a thing as ambiance when it's just order and/or pick-up then go. HeyTea in the Bay Area has seating area and a nice interior aesthetic to drink tea while catching up with a friend or work. Taste of drinks is consistent across the board though! read more

Hey Tea - Coconut Mango Blue - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came on a Friday evening 15 mins before closing thinking it will be a shorter wait. I waited for 20 mins which isn't bad but advice to order online if you dont like to wait. Staff were efficient and friendly and their work flow is great as I was observing while waiting. The mango cloud is like drinking a dessert and so fresh and the mix with a bit of the lightly salted cloud foam is perfect. The east coast hey tea seems to have less items on their menu like no mulberry. The location is cozy and clean with good lighting but no space for seating. read more

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Food - 5/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 1/5 These are probably some of the best tea drinks in the Boston area, and I'm so glad this chain has reached Boston. Highly recommend anything in the mango series, at slightly reduced sweetness. I've had some communication issues with questions while ordering so beware of that. Also as it's still newish, there's typically a long line to order and a long line to pickup with nowhere to sit and wait. I would say the ambiance is non-existant and the ambiance of the sidewalk where you're going to spend most of your time waiting is not great. It's all worth it though for these drinks. My last gripe is that the app still doesn't work for this location so it's not like you can order ahead of time or benefit from any rewards. read more

Hey Tea - Mango coconut and jasmine tea with matcha foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Has steadily become a favorite stop for us. It's even more awesome when there isn't a 30-1.5hr wait haha, but it's that good. Anytime we in the area or feel like taking a drive we pop down to Allston for some heytea. The one thing i do love is the consistency with the machine they have and their SOP for making drinks. Mango sago grapefruit is hands down the best. Their green tea latte's are good too but we tried the cheese cap one and it was alright. Nothing tops the mango sago so far. We did opt for their guava green grape that dropped the other week and had people flooding to the shop, but it was alright imo. Busy store, busy area, order on the app and check wait times and show up and grab them! First time we went we waited 1.5hr .. not doing that again haha. read more

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I tried to order on the app, but they paused ordering due to being too busy. I opted to go in store... Stopped in around 1 pm on a Sunday. The fresh brewed tea aroma was a good sign! The small shop was packed with people waiting for their drinks, but no line to order. There is a self order kiosk but it was down. No seating - take away only. There is a screen that tells you when they are preparing your order and when it's ready. Staff also call out the number for in store orders when they're ready. Despite being extremely well staffed, from when I ordered, it took 30 minutes to make two drinks. I ordered the supreme brown sugar boba milk tea and the coconut mango boom. I tend to like my drinks with very little sugar and Heytea does the minimal sugar PERFECTLY. The brown sugar boba milk tea was so good. Boba perfectly chewy. You can tell they use quality ingredients. The coconut mango boom was even better. Very refreshing, hint of sweet. I loved that you can still distinctly taste the tea despite the added toppings, milk etc. Pricier but worth every penny. My new favorite boba spot. read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Finally got a chance to try this place! The line is always down the block so I never bothered to wait. Today, Patriot's Day for some reason, there is surprisingly no line and we're able to just go in and order. The wait to get the drink after ordering is still longer than average (about 15 minutes) since they are VERY BUSY also with app orders. However the process is efficient. It's similar to an assembly line and you know where in the process your drink is at. Ordering can be confusing as there are two crowds at the door. One crowd is actually in line to go inside to order from a kiosk, the other is waiting for orders they had already placed on the app. These are the only two ways to order. Make sure you are in the right crowd! I ordered their most popular drink, the Mango Grapefruit Bloom and the Cloud Matcha Latte, both with 50% less sugar and less ice. This was perfect for me. Mango Grapefruit Bloom did not disappoint. It was both creamy and refreshing at the same time. Kind of like a Chinese "tang sui", but lighter version. There are mango and pomelo bits in the drink (pomelo is a little bitter and is an acquired taste, so that may affect your opinion of the drink), sago, milk, mango juice, and tiny chunks of (maybe coconut) jelly. It supposedly has green tea, but I can't tell. Cloud Matcha Latte is very rich and smooth. It has the cheese foam which I have been wanting to try. The cheese foam has a heavy cheesy taste (think cream cheese) and is very thick, so may be overwhelming for some. But I love cold foam, so I did not mind it. It was different and the green tea had a rich matcha taste. The combo worked well. Don't use a straw to drink this. They have a special cup where you can twist the cover open so you can drink the tea and foam at the same time to get the full effect. All in all, HeyTea is very different than the other bubble tea places, just because of the real fruit drinks and cheese foam. I will be back to try the Mango Coconut Bloom. I probably wouldn't wait more than half an hour for the drink, but definitely something different to try if you're in the area and if there's no line. There will be a new location opening in Malden soon, so hopefully their drinks will be more accessible! read more

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One thing about famous tea franchises is they will find the most crowded place to open. The shop is a decent size for minimal foot traffic, but when you have 75 drinks to make on top of the 20 customers that are waiting for their orders and 8 workers crammed in the bar area to complete all these drinks, it gets hotter than a sweatshop. Maybe 5 minutes after putting in my order, I couldn't stand the heat anymore and had to go wait outside. I ordered 3 drinks and didn't get it until like almost half an hour later. Honestly, I don't blame the wait time if there's literally 80 drinks ahead of me. I got the jasmine latte, kale tea, and the matcha cloud coconut blue, which I believe is matcha, coconut pieces, butterfly pea tea, and foam. I didn't know what the regular amount of sugar was, but I guess they like their sweetness very minimal. The jasmine latte had the tiniest hint of sugar, and focused more on the aromatic tea flavor, which is very fresh and pleasant. I actually like the matcha cloud coconut blue better even though the sweetness is about the same (I prefer boba tea a bit sweeter than heytea does). It doesn't have an overwhelming flavor and actually tastes kind of like Japanese cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu. Now, I wasn't sure what the kale boost tea was gonna taste like, but I am so shocked at how refreshing it is. It's not bitter like actual kale at all, but rather, it tastes like a subtle lemonade with a hint of hibiscus tea. It's probably not at all what's in there, but it definitely tastes like it. There's also basil seeds/chia seeds in there, so I love that. Probably my favorite drink thus far. I'd say it's worth the hype. But would I want to wait this long for drinks again? Probably not. read more

Scratch anything I have ever said about the best boba tea place in the past. This! This place is the best! The ordering process is quick and simple, all ingredients are high quality and the best part is, they brew the tea in front of you. I got the Cloud Matcha Latte and Supreme Brown Sugar Bobo Milk (caffeine free). Both were made to perfection. I got my matcha latte with extra matcha, it was creamy and delicious. The cloud foam was fluffy and really pulled everything together. Lastly, I really like their process- from ordering to pick up. Everything is super organized and all happening right in front of the customers. You can order online, at the self ordering kiosk or at the register. Though the space is limited but is enough for standing and waiting for the pickup. read more

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When it comes to HEYTEA, it seems the move is to order ahead on the app, because the in-store experience has not been the most pleasant. The first time I came here it was a weekend evening so the wait was super long and the space was packed. I gave them a second try today, but despite it being a weekday afternoon, there was still a crowd when we came in and about a 10 minute wait. The space is awkwardly small and there's one self-ordering kiosk in the corner so it's never immediately clear where the line is. I ordered at the counter both times, and just picked whatever sounded good on the menu since there aren't descriptions of what the drinks include. I got some matcha latte, which ended up not having any toppings except for the matcha foam. I was disappointed but I probably should've double checked in the first place. I would still give them another try, but next time I'll definitely be ordering ahead. read more

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The tea is one of the best in the city and it's really popular. Be prepared to wait 20+ minutes because there is always 50+ drinks to be made. read more

Hey Tea - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

As someone who's lived in LA, OC, and the SF Bay Area, I'd like to think I have pretty high standards when it comes to milk tea/boba. So imagine my surprise when I came across HeyTea in Allston! I ordered the coconut mango blue and my fiance ordered the triple supreme matcha latte. Honestly, the triple supreme matcha latte is a classic with a strong but not too overpowering matcha flavor, chewy and delightful mochi, and a nutty aftertaste. However, I think the coconut mango blue is underrated by far. It's the perfect drink for summer-- chunks of mango blended with spirulina and coconut milk with sago and coconut jelly on the bottom. So refreshing for a hot summer day. I throughly enjoyed it and my fiance was reaching for my drink more than he was for his own! Long ish wait, but you can order ahead on the app. read more

Hey Tea - Left to right: coconut mango blue, triple supreme matcha latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here on a Friday night and it was BUSY! I went closer to closing time around 9pm and I had to wait about 30 minutes for my drink because there were 75 other orders ahead of me. I got the mango drink and it was so good. It's one of the better drinks I've bought in Boston and I would recommend. The store itself is very small and I don't think there's seating inside, but the people work incredibly fast and they were all so nice. read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have tried just about everything here but the matcha and yum berry, the drinks are very fresh and refreshing and not too sweet which is just right up my alley but I'm a huge tea person and the cloud jasmine tea is soooooo good!!! The best jasmine tea I have ever had! So strong and floral without the bitter taste. Brewed so perfectly! Will be back just for this! read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love Hey tea and used to get it all the time in NY. However, this location is disappointing. It took over 30 minutes to get my order. When I inquired about the status of my order and why it took so long they said it is expected for them to take a minimum of 30 minutes to put together one order. I only ordered two drinks and they were exactly the same drinks. These drinks are definitely NOT worth the long wait. My suggestion is that if this is what the company is expecting then they should tell customers about the long wait time BEFORE they put their orders in. I suggest reviewing your process and find ways to improve efficiency if a drink is taking your team over 30 minutes to make. Street parking only, can be tough during busy times...it's a grab and go, do not expect any seating. read more

Hey Tea - Golden oolong yuzu tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ordering from Heytea is super easy and fast, especially with their app, very convenient and user-friendly. The drinks feel like Asian desserts in a cup ; rich, layered, and satisfying. The ingredients taste fresh and high-quality, and there's a wide variety to choose from. Great spot if you're craving something sweet, refreshing, and a little different! read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here on opening day and the long line was worth it. I knew this plane emphasized on fresh fruits and no artificial flavoring so wanted to check it out. My favorite was the crop grape bloom. It had the actual grape fruits and tasted really good! The menu also had matcha lattes and seasonal drinks. The place is small so it's great for grab and go. I am definitely going back to try the other fruit teas. read more

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I tried the Crisp Grape Bloom and the Coconut Mango Blue, and both were delicious! The grape bloom had a perfect balance of flavors, while the coconut mango was creamy and rich. I'd give both drinks a solid 4.5/5. Shop was so cute and minimalist, also smelled sooo good when you walk in from the fresh tea. The prices are a little on the higher side, but honestly, that's pretty standard for boba nowadays. I first went on a BOGO day and the line was sooo long, so I came back the next day. They were still busy, but I appreciated that they posted estimated wait times for drinks, it makes the experience less stressful. Overall, really tasty drinks and worth a visit!! read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hottest bubble tea store in Allston and maybe all of Boston! I got the tiger sugar and grapefruit bloom, two of their popular items and I would recommend. Upon entering you are greeted with the pleasant smells of tea. I would order ahead though as lines can be very long and it's strictly a grab and go location ( no seats at all) read more

Okay, I learned the hype is real. My group wanted to see what the hubbub was about and decided to visit after dinner in the area. I got a cloud jasmine tea with boba, less ice and half sugar, truly not knowing what I had ordered since I didn't use the kiosk or phone app which have pictures. I waited 20 or 30 minutes probably. There's a screen on the wall that shows what order numbers they're working on and which ones are ready. In the future, I'd recommend using the app to avoid swarming the inside of the shop and also to keep closer track of when your order is ready. Now...the tea itself was super good. It was worth the wait. The jasmine tea flavor was really strong and tasted very fresh, really unlike any boba place I've had in recent memory. It was like I brewed my own loose leaf tea. The cloud part was the cheese foam on top which provided the perfect tart and sweet complement to the tea, and the boba pearls were perfectly chewy and not too sweet. I also tried a sip of the coconut mango boom too and it was delicious. Next time I'd want to try one of their matcha drinks. And overall I don't think the price was horrendous! I feel like I'm paying nearly 10 bucks for boba these days so I was pleasantly surprised to get my HEYTEA for less than 7 total. read more

Hey Tea - Cloud jasmine tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We've been here a couple times, and sometimes it's really busy, but it's easy to order on the app and pick up when ready. I really like the original cloud jasmine tea with cheese foam. We've also gotten other things like the grape boom which is a yogurty green grape drink and the supreme brown sugar milk tea with boba, and they were also nice and refreshing. I can't wait for the natick mall location to open. read more

Past the constant crowd and overwhelming wait times, this is genuinely a great tea shop. The fruit drinks are comparable to the many neighboring tea shops, but the matcha is undeniably superior to its peers. The matcha is earthy and melds amazingly with the milk and the creamy toppings. If the line is short it's hard to convince myself not to get a cup but even if you have to wait long the matcha washes away the fatigue of waiting. read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hands down one of my top fav spots for boba around Boston, even greater Boston. The flavors and toppings are always consistently fantastic, even addicting. I love their coconut mango boom, mango grapefruit book, grapefruit boom, cloud coconut blue, crisp grape boom, and black milk tea. They have seasonal drinks, and I do miss their guava grape one and this other milk tea that I don't remember what it was called. It is quite popular so do expect a long wait (sometimes 20 mins). It's more of a takeout spot so not really a spot to chill at. read more

Absolutely delicious. Came here last weekend, liked it so much I went back the next day. The matcha milk tea was creamy with a strong tea flavor. The coconut mango boom was light and refreshing, and the classic boba milk tea was the best I've had in the Boston area. The shop is pretty small but it's usually quite chaotic. I've always had to wait in line here. They have a lot of people working but it's slow due to the sheer volume of people here. It's kind of insane. But it's worth it for the best boba I've had so far in Boston. read more

My BF brought me this twice now, and I am officially obsessed!!! I can't comment on the ambiance or service, as I haven officially be there, but I can comment on the drinks, which are amazinggggg!!! I've gotten the mango coconut boom twice now, and it's so good that it's hard to branch out and try some of the other flavors. I will though ... eventually!!! LOL!!! The drinks are really different from other drinks in the area because they're so fresh and natural tasting. I definitely didn't feel gross from all the chemicals and sugar, like I do after some of the other beverage places in the area. The price is not bad either. Very comparable to other places in the area. With all that being said, I really enjoy these drinks and can't wait to go there in person myself. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Hey Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My partner and I got a supreme matcha latte and guava green grape - TASTE: 5/5 - the matcha was so lovely and the guava was truly addicting, wow. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu TEXTURE: 4/5 - matcha latte was creamy and topped w their "matcha cloud" and the guava juice had green grapes at the bottom PRICE: 4/5 - most drinks were $6.99-$7.99 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - perfect afternoon sweet treat for us, especially on a hot day SERVICE: 4/5 - walked up at 2:30pm on a Saturday, waited in line inside for 5min, got the app to track our order status while walking down the block, and returned to pick up our drinks 10min later. Definitely not understaffed in there, we saw 10+ employees behind the counter working hard on app orders too ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - small, tight space w minimal-style design and no seating TAKEOUT: 4/5 - appreciated that the matcha latte's lid had a rotating slot feature, so you can sip the matcha cloud topping directly from the cup PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot by Harvard Ave x Harvard Ter read more

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Came back for round 2, and ended up accidentally coming on the first day of Bud LongJing Latte Bogo buy 1 get 1. The wait was long, it took a total of 1 hour waiting to order and for the drinks. Bud LongJing Latte: 11/10 This was the best matcha I've tasted. I wish I ordered 2 more of just this drink because til this day I'm still thinking about it, so I'm sad that it's seasonal. Super creamy, and smooth with strong quality roasted green tea flavor. It tasted like the green tea was infused with the milk, not too sweet and very fragrant. Coconut Mango Boom: 9/10 This drink was also very good, it had fresh sweet mango that combined well with the creamy, light coconut milk and the mini tapioca. Very nostalgic for me since this drink is also a common cantonese dessert. Strawberry Mulberry Green Tea: 8/10 This drink was good but it kind of tasted like the yumberry I had last time. Not a big fan of the blended mulberries/strawberries at the bottom. I ended up trying to drink more of the juice to dodge the pulp. Still the best overall boba and drink combo, so the hype is real, this place executes their drinks amazingly well. read more

Hey Tea - Bud LongJing Latte (left), Coconut Mango Boom (middle), Mulberry Boom (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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drinks are delicious here but lines are long. expect to wait 30-60min just for a drink on a random afternoon. i personally don't think any drink is worth that long of the wait. it seems small and chaotic inside with all the crowd so i'm not a fan. read more