My first time here, I asked the staff for a recommendation and went with the Black Gold ($8.25). It's a bit pricey, but the drink was good quality. It combined black sesame smoothie, and egg pudding. I opted for no sugar since the egg pudding is already sweet, and that was the right choice! The drink was flavorful and creamy without being overly sweet. I really enjoyed it. They have a large selection of drinks, welcoming staff, and plenty of parking in the lot, which is a plus. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in Austin! read more

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THE BIG: Boba spot in North East Austin right off of Dessau road. Vibey interior and right next door to my favorite pho spot, Pho Phuung Luu. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I was feeling boba after a sushi lunch and HK Tea was on the way back home. Walking in, the place is pretty big for a boba shop and with plenty of seating. There are some picture spots if you want to grab some instagram photos. Ordering was straightforward and through the kiosk. I ordered the Matcha milk tea with boba and it was alright. The matcha was a lil bit off however the boba was great. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, damage done was around $8 for our drink. It was alright and definitely a good dessert pick me up after you had your lunch at pho phuung luu next door. read more

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Like many other reviewers, I stumbled upon HK Tea while waiting to be seated at Pho Phong Luu. If you're stopping by solely for milk tea, don't be alarmed--Pho Phong Luu uses HK Tea as an extended waiting area. While you can place your order at the counter, ordering via the screen is more efficient and informative. I appreciated the level of detail provided when ordering on the screen. Tea-forward drinks are clearly labeled, and before you leave, they encourage you to taste your drink and are happy to make adjustments if needed. I ordered the Hong Kong Milk Tea, and although it's noted as tea heavy, it tasted too diluted or not steeped long enough. read more

Friendly service and a beautiful location. They have kiosk ordering and counter ordering if you have questions. We really liked the variety and that you can adjust the level of sweetness. We will absolutely be back! read more

This is the best milk tea in Pflugerville hands down Really really clean inside and really fast They have the most amazing mixes and tea flavors ! The lavender one was amazing Same with the jade Really fast service! The special lil hint - right next door is the best pho place Pho Phong Luu so if you can time your dinner lunch and tea you got yourself something special no one has let you know about yet read more

Clean large space with a nice selection of milk teas. Very esthetically pleasing decorated spot. Very non interactive with staff however. read more

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Checked out HK Tea with my husband. I was in the mood for a hot milk tea and my husband ordered one of the specialty teas, Classic Cooper. The hot Classic Milk Tea I ordered was well balanced and not overly sweet at 25% sugar. The Classic Cooper at 50% sugar that my husband ordered was refreshing and a bit sweet. The HK Tea is very clean, modern, and inviting with lo-fi playing in the background. Service was friendly and fast. Its a really beautiful space and I was surprised watching the number of people going in and out with their drink orders but not really sitting down to chit chat, relax and enjoy the tea or coffee. read more

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So I visited this tea shop on a whim before going to a musical and I'm so glad I stopped by. They carry legitimately good Hong Kong milk tea, which is a very strong special type of milk tea and very few places get it right. Their Jasmine Oolong tea is also fantastic. It's very difficult to find tea shops in Austin Texas that carry a blend of Jasmine and Oolong tea. The specific tastes, both nutty and floral and the only comparable tea that I've had that's like it is in Houston. The ambience is super cute and I love that they don't over sweeten their drink drinks. You can adjust the sweetness level easily for most drinks. We will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

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It's an interesting business model to have a boba shop attached to a pho restaurant. I'm not sure that bubble tea and pho really go well together. Nevertheless, my Hong Kongese friend was excited to put HK Tea to the test. We got the HK lemon tea, and it's very nice that they put "(strong tea)" next to it to inform customers. The shop has really pretty decor. I especially love the cute little potted plants. She asked the employee about the sweetness level, and if it was more on an HK or American sweetness scale. The employee was very friendly and answered her questions thoroughly. He suggested starting at 50% and adding more sugar later. She opted for 25% but then added to 50%. However, the drink was so sour that she said she could probably easily do 100% sugar, and my friend who normally likes 100% sweetness boba would need 200%. I thought the drink was extremely sour as well, and I did not enjoy the taste of it. According to my friend, they added lemon juice to it, which is not standard, and the sourness was stronger than a standard HK lemon tea. We don't expect this drink to be totally authentic as there are different ingredients sold in the US, but it was soooooo sour. It probably would've been better if we had gotten more sugar, so I would give it four stars just for the drink. The part that makes me drop my rating is that we patiently waited 20+ minutes for one drink, and there was no one else ordering drinks during our wait time. When we were called for our pho table, my friend went up to the counter to ask, and it appeared that the employee had just forgotten about it. It ended up taking around 25 minutes just to get the drink when there were few customers. read more

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Really cute place with a peaceful ambiance playing c-pop in the background for a Wednesday afternoon. Would be a really nice place to camp out to study if there were more assccesible plugs. It was nice to play a small board game there, though not the place for huge ones as the tables are more of the small and cute type. Menu isn't huge, but has some unique drinks such as durian or sesame smoothies. Prices seemed fair considering everything has gone up recently. The owners are also very nice, helpful, and communicative. If asked, they are open to explain or answer any questions and emphasize to let them know if theres anything they can do to make the drink better fit your preferences. They are also connected to Pho Phong Luu next door and would make a nice combo either before or after a meal. Had a Classic Milk Tea, 25% sweetness, light ice, with boba and a pandan waffle. Both were really good, though would have preferred a bit less ice. Went with Classic MT instead of the HK Tea since it was the late afternoon, but the tea still kept me up till early morning so you know it's real tea. The pandan waffle was amazing with a mild sweetness, crispy outside and slightly chewier inside compared to typical batter waffles. They also have ube and cream dips in the add-on section that I missed, but definitely want to try next time! read more

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We stopped here while waiting for a seat to open up next door (Pho Phong Luu) and got some hong kong lemon tea (half sweet/less ice) with taro pudding. Pic shows my drink after I had taken a few sips already, but they do throw in plenty of lemon slices in and squeeze the juice and include lemon pulp. The tea was very STRONG and mildly astringent, which I don't mind...they have great customer service and had a sign out saying they offer drink adjustments if your order is not to your liking. Ordering is placed through a kiosk and my order came out moderately quickly. The cafe was busy, and several people were there to wait for tables for next door, so it's probably not the best place to chill and chit chat if during Pho Phong Luu's busy hours. They have a cute instagram-y backdrop that is decorated seasonally. read more

HK Tea - HK Lemon Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Deliciousness and wonderful hospitality all in one place! Will, one of the kind employees allowed me to sample some fillings today and I am very, very grateful. Will be back. read more

HK Tea - Mango smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great boba place right next to Pho Phoung Luu! It may not have a lot of variety and drinks, but the black sesame smoothie tasted delicious. I got 50% sweetness, but I think 75% may be better to add a bit more sweetness to the drink. Also, the pandan waffles were good but couldn't taste the pandan much so it tasted more like regularly waffles. The service was quick and smooth. There's a kiosk at the front, and there's a cute place to take pictures inside. read more

HK Tea - Black sesame smoothie (left) and brown sugar milk tea (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good boba spot! Nothing spectacular or necessarily different in my opinion. black sesame smoothie was pretty yummy, good nuttiness that was addicting taro milk yea was reallllly sweet read more

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Ordered online. A variety of flavors and boba/add-in options. Love that you can select the sugar level, but it is pretty high to begin with. Service with a smile. There was a large group of patrons settled in for a party who seemed to be very comfortable. Looking forward to trying the waffles next time! read more

HK Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a solid spot, and convenient for grabbing while waiting for your spot at Pho Phong Luu which is what got me grabbing a drink here. The boba I received was fine -- the $9 price point is on the higher end, but I don't think really stood out more than other options. They also carry oat and soy milk options for people who avoid dairy, but weirdly can only make maybe 3 drinks with those milks. It makes options a bit limited, when most boba spots are able to adjust the majority of their drinks if needed. read more

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The service was friendly, and the milk tea and boba were good! There is plenty of seating, and the decor is super cute. It feels clean and relaxing. I'll definitely come back to try their other drinks! read more

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The service is a bit cold but timely. There are a lot of seating options, and the place feels clean and bright. It's conveniently located right next to Pho Phong Luu. Both stores are connected, so you can order boba while having a bowl of pho. HK Milk Tea (Cold) - $6.50 5/5 This is quite authentic, and it's supposed to be bitter. I usually order 30% sweetness, but for this drink, I had to order 70%, and I still think it could be sweeter. So if you prefer sweeter drinks, 100% sweetness might be your best bet. They also offer to adjust the sweetness after you try it, which is super nice. Pandan Waffle - $5.75 4/5 It was freshly made, so I had to wait a little--probably around 5 to 10 minutes--which I didn't mind at all. The pandan flavor is subtle. I like the texture: crispy on the outside, with a soft and slightly chewy mochi-like inside. I don't usually eat very sweet things, but this waffle was about 1/5 in sweetness for me. They also sell matcha and cheese dips for $0.75. I feel like this waffle definitely needs a dip. HK Lemon Tea - $6.50 5/5 The tea is strong, and there are slices of lemon in my cup. It's refreshing and not too sour. I like this even more than the HK milk tea. read more

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What a wonderful idea to open up a Milk Tea place and have it connected to the Pho place right next door! Well decorated with a nice place to take selfies in the back. The line get's pretty crazy for pho, so why not wait with a cup of delicious milk tea a few steps away? The opening of this shop was a bit shaky and understanding it was their soft opening, I reserved my review until the processes and recipes matured. Here's the absolutely most important aspect of their business that they improved on. The actual authentic taste of what they call Hong Kong Milk Tea. Yes, there is a very distinct difference in the taste of Hong Kong Milk Tea vs any other milk tea you find anywhere else. The tea is stronger and has a very noticeable taste. I've searched FAR and WIDE in the Austin area and unless you want to drive to Houston, this is the ONLY place at the moment that can satisfy your Hong Kong Milk Tea fix. If you tried HK Milk Tea before, rejoice! Because it's finally here in Austin! If you have not, give it a try and get a taste of what authentic HK milk tea tastes like! Also kudos to the very nice and accommodating staff. Service always ends with a smile and offering tips on drinking techniques to maximize the taste. read more

Great ambiance and friendly service. We had this for dessert but it is seems most people here were waiting for their seat for Pho Phong Luu! There's a kiosk if you desire to order from and each drink was freshly prepped. Lots of seating available. Parking was plentiful as its shared within the center. Enjoy! read more

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Stopped in since it was built in to the pho restaurant, and glad we stopped in. Atmosphere/Ambiance - 5/5 - Combined with Pho Phong Luu, you can also wait here while you are waiting for your table (we had to wait for Pho Phong Luu for 15 minutes for a group of 4 adults, 4 kids). Staff - 5/5 - Friendly and attentive. Explained the process well. Food/Drink - Ordered the following: HK Tea - 5/5 - Ordered this for the kiddo. I usually order full sugar, but this time, I ordered 50% because I do not want my kid jumping off the rails. Of course he is too little to care for it, so I ended up drinking it. They have many, many flavors here, and the only reason I am knocking a star is because we only ordered one item. We were basically too full from lunch. However, I will be back to the Pho restaurant, and therefore will come back here to try the other flavors. read more

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Accessible via pho phong luu as it's right next door. You can order from the pho shop but you'll pay a service charge for to use the online system or just go next door and order. I just got the basic milk tea and added boba as is the norm these days. I got 50% sweet but you might want to consider going 75% if you want a little sweet. The tea was strong and it was a good treat after a bowl of pho. read more

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I've heard a lot of opposing thoughts about HK tea between it's pretty good vs it's overpriced and the drinks are too watery. I can wholeheartedly agree that it's overpriced because why was my milk tea without any toppings over $7??? But I wasnt disappointed by the milkiness or lack of milk. I think the drinks do run a bit sweeter than other places, but I'm a fan of that. And the HK milk tea is honestly the most authentic Hong Kong style milk tea I've had in the US. I can see where it can come off as not we milky. Because it is more tea-centric. But I loved it. And it definitely is strong. The flavor comes through so well. And I finished my drink around 3pm and I couldn't sleep that night until like 3am :/// so if you're sensitive to caffiene, don't drink this too late in the day. read more

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10/10 I would consider this place a top boba place in Austin. Really great thai tea that's not overly sweet. The ginger soy milk is just okay (I got it hot) and the lychee smoothie is just okay. I would stick with the milk teas and maybe I'll try the fruit tea next time! Very very nice people who make me want to come back! There is also wifi here just not a lot of big seating area/ charging ports so keep that in mind if you are planning on studying here. read more

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I decided to try HK Tea out again after eating next door at Pho Phong Luu. It had been about four months since I last came here during their soft opening, so I wanted to give them another chance. I ordered their Chrysanthemum Iced Tea with 25% sweetness and boba this time, and P2 had their Lychee Smoothie at 50% sweetness. I could tell that the workers were diligent in making our drinks, as they carefully measured all the ingredients and checked the finished products before bringing them to us. The presentation of the drinks is on point and IG-worthy. I've got to say I'm impressed by how much they've improved since my last visit. I could taste the Chrysanthemum in my tea, and the boba had a good chew consistency without being too chewy or hard. P2 mentioned that their Lychee Smoothie was very refreshing. Unfortunately, it tasted as if their boba was underprepared, in the sense that no time was given to allow the honey to soak into it. Instead of tasting like Honey Boba, per their menu, it tasted more like honey with boba. Overall, it was a solid, enjoyable experience. Their prices are still a tad high for the area, but the quality is definitely evident. read more

Great neighborhood spot for boba tea! I ordered the taro smoothie with 75% sweetness which was a good amount for me, and the size of the drink was satisfactory. However it did taste quite powdery. They did a great job with the decor! It's very pretty inside and I loved the flowers. Right next door is Pho Phung Lu, and it's divided by clear sliding doors so you can go sit and order pho after ordering boba and ask them to bring it to the restaurant for you. In terms of remote-friendliness, they provide you the wifi password when you ask for it. There are a few outlets along the wall but the tables are pretty far from them. There's a good-sized parking lot by the building, but Pho Phung Lu brings a lot of traffic during peak meal times. read more

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HK Tea is a boba shop attached to a Vietnamese restaurant and often becomes the waiting spot for the restaurant during peak hours. They have several different drink options, one of my favorites being the Hokkaido smoothie. I'm not typically a smoothie person at boba shops, but love the flavor of Hokkaido and wish they had it in a regular milk tea form! While the prices are a bit high for current going rates, it's worth it once in a while for me to come here because I haven't been able to find a good Hokkaido drink elsewhere in Austin yet. There is a cute indoor area to enjoy your drink, or they are very quick to prepare your order through Doordash or other services. As I would recommend to any boba shop, maybe the shop could consider offering reusable cups/bottles and offering a discount for bringing them back to help reduce overall plastic use. Alternatively, could consider offering a discount for not using a plastic straw. These are all ways to help our environment while also offering delicious drinks! read more

HK Tea is located in a shopping plaza on Dessau Rd. The plaza is next to a Texaco. You'll be entering a bright airy space when entering the shop. There is a connecting door between the this place and the restaurant next door. There are plenty of floral pieces placed throughout the seating area. Ordering can be done at the kiosk or at the counter. I opted to grab a Chrysanthemum Tea at 25% sugar, and Avocado Durian smoothie at 0% sugar. I was satisfied with both: normally I would get milk tea with no sugar, but 25% for the Chrysanthemum seemed to be a good choice. It allows you to taste the floral notes in the tea, which I highly appreciated, and they are not muted out at this sweetness level. For the Avocado Durian smoothie, They had initially suggest they could do 25% sugar, but I pushed for 0%, since durian should be plenty sweet enough in its own. It's unclear which species of durian they use, but the result is a pretty nice durian flavor and fragrance. They do use real durian and avocado. The smoothie is not comparable in flavor to eating fresh durian, but the flavors will definitely remind you of it. The durian flavor seems to be diluted out by the avocado actually, and makes the durian sensation more evanescent, rather than a lingering taste. I would say the olfactory sensation is actually stronger than the taste, and overall, the smoothie is quite refreshing. Both drinks were done well, and service was prompt and very friendly. I would definitely come back to try out their other menu items. read more

HK Tea - Chrysanthemum Milk Tea with 25% sugar and Avocado Durian Smoothie with 0% sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came here for some boba teas after our pho next door because our daughter did the whole puppy-eyed begging act for us, and we relented. You order on a touchscreen, McDonald's style, and BE CAREFUL because it defaults to an insane automatic tip which is not deserved since a robot is taking your order and the tea is pricey to begin with. What we did like--and what we had not seen before--is that you can order your "sugar percentage" with your tea order. All of us got our teas with 50% sugar, and in hindsight, we regret it because the full sugar is so much better, and if you're going to have boba teas a couple times a year (like we do), just go all in. All of us stuck to our usual favorite flavors: taro, strawberry, and mango. The tall glasses they use suck because then all the tapioca balls settle to the bottom in a pile and it's impossible to take a sip of the drink without one shooting automatically up the straw. We did not enjoy the fluid mechanics here! As for flavor, meh, but then again that could be on us because we reduced the sugar. Anyway! Not the biggest fans, and we'll just stick with our preferred Teapioca location in the Arboretum when we go again in six more months. Three stars. read more

Hong Kong style milk tea, legit and delicious! Got 125% for cold with light ice, tastes the same sweetness level as 75% in hot. Perfect, just the way it should be. So excited that there's a place with authentic tasting milk tea in Austin at last, none of that watery stuff! Wish the prices were better, but happy nonetheless. read more

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My experience is solely based on the only drink I got there - roasted black sesame smoothie. After reading a lot of negative reviews about this place regarding drink quality and pricing in the beginning as well as not being recommended by other Vietnamese businesses, I was super skeptical to try. However, after they opened for a while and got some positive reviews about this drink in an Asian Food FB group, I decided to give it a try while they offered holiday discount, and this drink is good. It doesn't contain any tea, so it's ice blended black sesame latte. They also have black sesame smoothie. The difference between the two is they use black sesame powder in black sesame smoothie while the roasted one is from blending the roasted seeds, so it's more natural and a bit grainy. Glad I chose the roasted one - it's creamy and nutty. Pricing is definitely higher compared to other boba tea shops. I saw that their durian smoothie and durian avocado smoothie is almost $12 a drink, which is wild. Teapioca Lounge also offers good durian smoothie as their seasonal drink now and it's half the price. Will I come back to this place for other drinks? In terms of pricing, no because Austin has grown with a lot of boba tea shops now and they offer similar drinks and delicious at a lower cost. This place is unique for offering black sesame drinks, so I'd only come for it. It's conveniently connected to Pho Phong Luu and owned by the same owner I believe. They did a great job with cute decor for pictures. read more

HK Tea - Roasted sesame smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not a lot of people know this but milk tea originated from Hong Kong (Google it!) I was excited to check this place out! It's opened by the same owner of Pho Phong Luu, which is right next door. Milk tea has more tea flavor and less sugar than your typical boba drink. They also have smoothies here. I really like the avocado durian smoothie but it is quite expensive as it's more than $10 (It is the most expensive drink on the menu). The other drinks are around $7. Grab a drink and eat some pho next door! read more

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I came in during their soft opening. I decided to try the mandarin kumquat tea. It was really tasty and had mandarin slices in it. The tea was nice and fragrant (I opted for jasmine). Since it was the second day or so that they were open, it did take a while to get my drink (like 15 min), but it didn't bother me and I expected to wait. The kumquat tea, while good, was not very memorable. Since it's connected to my favorite pho spot (pho phong luu), I will be looking forward to trying one of their milk teas once they finalize their formula. read more

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I've tried their coffee and pandan waffles. The waffles take a bit of time especially if they are busy but so worth it! Perfect flavor. It's one of the few spots in Austin that sells pandan waffles and it is a nice treat after you get pho next door. read more

Pretty solid boba place! It's right next to Pho Phong Liu so great place to grab a boba after a delicious bowl of pho. I got the strawberry Jasmine tea with lychee popping boba. It was pretty good! Not too strong of an artificial taste. It's super cute inside and there's plenty of seating and parking. It is on the pricier side, but what isn't now. read more

HK Tea - Strawberry Jasmine tea with lychee popping boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I drink almost one or two bobas a week (I definitely have a problem) and found HK Tea to be memorable enough in town to write a review. The staff working there were super helpful re: explaining their particular menu nuances, and were also flexible and communicative in terms of add-ons, substitute milks, etc... Had both a brown milk sugar boba and a passion fruit smoothie from here which ended up great. I'm not this far north often, but HK Tea is now part of my rotation to check out whenever I am! read more

New tea shop in northeast Austin! It's got a great selection of smoothies, fruit teas, milk teas, and specialty drinks! Something unique about this tea shop is their offering of chrysanthemum tea to sub out traditional black tea in the blended drinks. This is perfect for me who doesn't prefer caffeinated drinks in the afternoon. For only 25 cents extra. My new favorite drink that I have never seen anywhere else is black sesame slush. I'd recommend getting it at 75 percent sweet. The honey boba is a perfect texture and sweetness! Definitely coming back here on the regular! read more

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Person at the counter was super nice! And even checked in with us to see if we enjoyed our drink and waffle! I'm excited there's finally a place where HK milk tea is served as a top drink in Austin! The tea isn't as strong as the ones I've had in HK, but it's close enough. The pandan waffle was crispy and had a mochi like texture, similar to the ones you'll get from Viet stores. I enjoyed both very much. Parking was a little hard to find though, even at 6pm in the evening. But it's probably because the event space beside the store was having an event. But if you're ever looking for something that's different from boba, give this place a go! read more

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I enjoyed their mango smoothie, chrysanthemum milk tea, wintermelon fruit tea! My favorite was the mango smoothie. The chrysanthemum milk tea have the strong floral taste which I enjoy! The wintermelon fruit tea is just Wintermelon tea. I got it at 75% sugar. Overall, I like the drinks that I got so far! The place itself is cute. One thing to note is that their drinks aren't seal but have a lid on them. read more

HK Tea - Mango smoothie on the right and chrysanthemum milk tea on the left - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm glad a boba shop opened right next to my favorite pho shop. I ordered the Hong Kong milk tea at 50% sweetness and it was pretty good. The tea taste is stronger than other boba shops but that's also explicitly mentioned on the menu. Forgot to get boba though whoops read more

HK Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas