Friendly staff, but parking is horrible! The green apple slush was tasty but had a slight…read moreaftertaste. I didn't care for the Samosas they were dry and wasn't what I was expecting.

It's easily 700 degrees outside in Houston today so after walking around in third ward we popped…read moreover to ThirsTea for something cold to drink. On the corner of Scott and Elgin, ThirsTea was literally a cool breeze in the hot sun. Large windows made it bright but the awning kept it from being overbearingly hot as we perused the menu of drink options. They have milk tea, iced tea, chai, smoothies, slushies, rolled ice cream, and snacks. I got an iced pink chai latte made with oatmilk and cajun fries. The chai, pink due to a variation straight from India, was delicious. Smooth, not overly sweet, and refreshing. The fries were well seasoned and hot enough to make me do The Thing. You know the thing (hafhafhaf) you do when the food is too hot to eat immediately but too yummy to wait? Yeah, that thing. The woman who helped us was so sweet and attentive. This was the perfect stop on this hot day. I look forward to trying other things on the menu.

This place is in a nice area next to Roostar Vietnamese Grill restaurant. Interior was very simple,…read morespacious, and clean. Had a few seating area with outlets which is great if you're planning to stay there to study/do work. I was looking at the menu intensely and the girl taking the order just stood there staring at me. Made me kinda feel uncomfortable and rushed. There wasn't anyone behind me btw. She was nice though, and made me a peach oolong tea (wasn't on the menu). Unfortunately, it tasted very watered down. I got it 100% sweet and it wasn't very sweet. It tasted good, just very watered down so it barely had much flavor. I also got their brown sugar milk tea with 75% sugar and light boba. It's a must every time I try a new boba spot. The presentation was nice but again, I was disappointed in the drink. The boba was chewy but not in a super soft chewy way. The drink's sweetness was good, I could've gotten 50% to be honest. The tea flavor just wasn't hitting. It also tasted a bit watered down.

Teapresso is probably my favorite tea/boba shop in the center of Houston outside of the options in…read moreBellaire/Chinatown. I really enjoyed a recent trip when I got the lavender rose green tea with grass jelly. It had very prominent floral notes without being too perfumey or artificial. Their grass jelly was on the sweeter side, but texturally was soft and easily drinkable through the larger straw. They have a variety of teas, toppings, and even coffee options. Definitely stop by if you're near Eado.

Came in today and their machine was down so paying with card wasn't possible for 10 ish minutes…read moreuntil the got it working again. The workers dealt with this so well and built a caring and fun environment in the process. Also (most importantly) I only ever come here when I'm in town and it's one of the first places I visit. Their popcorn chicken is AMAZING. Def recommend

The Vietnamese coffee here is great and I do not have to add anything to it. It most definitely…read morehelped me stay up for night shift too. I like the place and how they have room in the back for games and to enjoy meetings or just hanging out as a group.

This is a casual spot to get a good portion of food. I came here and got the Shrimp Fried Rice. I…read moreprefer my fried rice to have some veggies, but if you're a rice lover this is for you! Super packed generous serving of food.

Yeah, I couldn't just eat here once...I'm baaack!! This time to try Kizuna's Hibachi - and it was…read moredelicious! I selected their Chicken and Shrimp Hibachi, and let me say that they give you enough in the order to eat for lunch and dinner! The Shrimp were a nice size and flavorful, the Chicken (as before) was cooked well. Topped with their Yum Yum sauce, it definitely hit the spot! Service speed was good and they didn't put up a fight either when I asked for a second Yum Yum Sauce! Lol. This place does get busy with students during the lunch hour, and the more students learn about this place it has become popular, but for sure a good place to come either by yourself or with a group. The ambiance is suitable if you just need that time to get a way for a quick bite between classes or while you study, or to grab something to go to take back to a dorm, or back to your desk, either way, I'm glad that Kizuna is here.

I visited other Gong Cha locations in Houston and this one had the friendliest staff. The decor is…read morecute and it was clean. Our Matcha was good and I look forward to going back soon.

Nice menu. Very small inside seating area. Good location and they have a parking lot. In a strip…read morecenter with Pizza, Japanese BBq, and soon be an AYCE sushi spot. I ordered the large Milk Foam Strawberry Matchta. The match powder was just a bit grainy. But they have a lot of variety. No food or snacks.

Excellent taro milk tea--creamy, flavorful, and one of the better versions I've had. I also love…read morethat they offer red bean and tofu pudding as toppings/options, which you don't see at every boba shop. Great spot when you want something beyond the usual boba menu. The to-go packaging is thoughtful and convenient.

The mango refresher was the best thing here. The crème brûlée and matcha were not good. Both were…read morewatery and had an artificial tasting component to them. Clean store with a few seating options. You have to order at the kiosk if you're using a card. They only take cash orders at register.

While TSAOCAA (朝茶) has had a presence around the country, this is the first and only location in…read moreHouston proper. The West U area already lacked a proper bubble tea option, making its arrival that much more satisfying. Sadly, during the heat of summer just after their second anniversary, it abruptly closed. While the shop was small, they still had a number of tables for small groups and solo action. Given the tables were completely translucent glass, the plain acoustic tile ceilings with florescent lighting and very standard bathroom sign made the place feel like an office more than a cafe. The bright orange logo side wall was a nice touch, but still presented a contrasting vibe that was hard to shake. The drinks did not fare much better, but were at least consistent. The roasted oolong milk tea and slushes were always the go-to and the swirls and fruit teas were the ones to avoid. The food was a bit all over the place, from "cubie breads" to mochi donuts and fries. They worked as easy snacks on the go, but never overshadowed the drinks. Customer service was always a crapshoot, thus like many bubble tea cafes, the self-ordering kiosk was easy to consider. Prices were semi-reasonable given the neighborhood, which was a semi-win in itself. While I do hope for the best of this location, the one thing that still presents a challenge is the limited parking. Since it's a shared strip of only a couple of spots for each business, there is little street parking to compensate for the limited front side parking. For fans of the TSAOCAA brand and looking for a fix, the Katy store is the only remaining Houston-area location.

Tsaocaa has some of the best fruity drinks in the area-the mango pomelo is especially good and a…read moremust-try. I've ordered from here multiple times for delivery to the Medical Center, and the drinks always arrive fresh, cold, and never watered down. I've even ordered from Too Good to Go for their grab bag, and received a variety of "surprise drinks." I appreciate that you can adjust the sugar and ice levels, and the drinks are consistently not overly sweet. There's not a ton of boba competition in the West U area, but this spot is definitely top tier. Bonus: they offer rose tea, which is surprisingly hard to find outside of Chinatown. Definitely a go-to for quality boba!

A tried and true boba spot in the loop, conveniently located in Highland village. The interior is…read morespacious and bright. Their toppings are solid, I enjoy the silky egg puddings and chewy boba. Their classic milk tea is consistently solid, but I also enjoy switching it up with Oolong tea with milk foam. If you're looking for quality boba, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

This is a great bubble tea shop in the heart of Highland Village/River Oaks. I stopped by on a…read moreFriday evening with a friend. There were a few reserved parking spots out front for their business and ample additional parking. I decided on a non-caffeinated drink since it was well past my caffeine cutoff for the day. The store was empty when I got there so I was quickly able to place my order for honey lemon fruit tea with aloe. There were two employees so my drink came out pretty fast. A few more people lined up after me but the employees were quite efficient with the drinks. The shop itself is cute and was nicely decorated for Christmas. We were easily able to grab a table for two. My drink was very light and refreshing and so well-balanced. Sometimes bubble tea places err on the sweeter side but I did not have that issue here! The aloe was soft and fun to bite down on. I would certainly stop by here again if I find myself in the area!

Saw this new boba spot open up next to the house in what is a fairly busy and millennial catered…read morearea. Parking situation is subpar in their large parking lot, one of the downsides of this plaza. It's always a pain parking to visit any restaurants in between Yale and Heights. Anyways, the interior is fairly clean and modern, the menu is small and concise and the staff of two worked hard to get drinks made quickly. I enjoyed my matcha brown sugar drink (with boba and matcha pudding). The boba had really nice texture and the matcha was also fairly heavy. I got oat milk with mine, which is nice that they're not using whole milk or milk powder. Most of the drinks are in the $6-7 range, which again is fairly standard for the nicer boba spots. It's a nice boba tea option for the Heights!

Small business milk tea spot in the Heights. They have a good selection of base teas: assam,…read morejasmine, oolong, and earl grey. It seems the main thing they focus on is brown sugar. I got the brown sugar boba creme burlee milk, which was pretty tasty, it comes with boba and creme brulee, which is a nice custard. Big fan of the boba, just the right level of chewiness. Bonus is the option of oat and soy milk in addition to organic milk. I can attest to them handwhisking the matcha, and they measure out the proportions to get it right each time. Definitely worth giving them a shot and supporting local, plus for the next 1-2 months they're doing 50% off (physical coupon needed for December, just pick one up!)

Love how fresh this place is and not loaded with sugar - if you want an actual healthy smoothie…read morefrom clean ingredients then this is the spot

I don't remember when this juice bar officially opened, but I noticed them one summer 2022 morning…read morewhile braving the line at Cafe Louis. A few weeks later, a girlfriend and I dropped into The Reup to grab a smoothie after a workout. The Cacao smoothie is made with Mexican cacao, chia seeds, banana, almond milk, flax seed, hemp seed, maca powder, date, and coconut whip - so good! They offer more than cold press juices and smoothies. Acai bowls, elderberry juice shots, dragon fruit bowls, housemade almond butter, chia pudding... I think I spotted vegan donuts in their cooler, too. Why five stars? It's locally owned, woman-owned, and I appreciate the healthy options. It's so dang hard to find healthier food/drink options in this neighborhood filled with endless options for taquerias and refresquerias. I'm not complaining, I'm just sayin'.