Earlier this summer, I was told that the Charlottesville KFT was going to launch a line of alcoholic drinks and I was offered an opportunity to try one! I was blown away by the Blue Lychee Lemonade, which uses Blue Curacao and Bacardi and comes with a lychee jam that has lychee bits inside. As per a recommendation, I asked for the crystal bubbles in the drink, which are chewy agar bubbles that are lighter than normal tapioca bubbles. The drink itself is a pretty clear blue color, super aesthetically pleasing especially with the lychee floating around. There was a hint of citrus (not too overwhelming), but it did not overpower the lemonade taste. I was prepared for it to be very strong, since the drink contained about 2-3 shots worth of alcohol, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it went down very smoothly. The crystal bubbles were also an amazing addition to the drink, since they matched the fruity lychee flavor and the textures of the toppings worked well with the taste. I'd definitely recommend getting this drink as a daytime pick-me-up and drinking it while it is still cold! Great summertime drink :) read more

Kung Fu Tea - Blue Lychee Lemonade - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I have been loyal to this place since they opened because they have the best tasting boba drinks in my opinion. But the reliability here has really gone downhill. I few months ago I went to get a drink and they were completely out of bubbles; it was soon after opening, and they were not busy, so I don't know how management allows that to happen. Yesterday my husband went to get me a drink, and they were out of milk powder. Again, it was not late in the day. He got me a drink from Moge, and it was terrible. Sigh. read more

I ordered two KF Milk black teas with boba. At first they forgot the sweetener. They added the sweetener, but then it tasted like dish soap. I asked them to make new ones. The first tasted fine(ish), but the second still tasted like soap. By that time I was just done trying. Another person there (who had been rolling her eyes at me at first) actually said that hers also tasted like soap. I think it was the vat of black tea that had soap that hadn't been fully rinsed or something. Now my tongue is tingly :)~ read more

Kung Fu Tea has great drink options and the servers are always so nice! I love the rose hip tea and classic tarp tea. I even get the biggest size most of the time because it's so good. There's plenty of seating so it would be a great place to do some work although it's a little dingy and dark inside but nice for its location. Try out their fun flavors! read more

I absolutely love Kung Fu Tea, I highly recommend the Black Tea with Milk and Boba. They have new boba candy that is super yummy and several flavors to pick from. I do miss the Merch as far as phone covers, tote bags, and etc. Kung Fu still has Merch but it's more food/beverage related. The nicest touch to Kung Fu Tea, is the covered drinks they serve, it really cuts down on germs being exchanged during this pandemic. I love the decor as well!! read more

Kung Fu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I ordered 2 drinks off DoorDash. Kung fu tea is a franchise, so their drinks stay prettt consistent with every location. I always get matcha cap with red bean or the Thai milk tea. Both always good flavors! Their fruit drinks are always good. The caffeine in their tea is a little strong if you're not used to caffeine. I got my order pretty early, so they were prompt with my order. read more

Kung Fu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I used to be an avid Kung fu tea consumer, but I think it has fell off, the workers mostly do not have any respect for the customers and people are always in the parking spots it isn't very pleasant. read more

I go here all the time and it it is always the best! I use the app to order so by the time I get there my drink is ready. The inside has such cool paintings on the walls. Don't mind my bad photo over all, 5 stars read more

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One of the classic go-tos for bubble tea. Compared to the other bubble tea places in charlottesville, it definitely stands out. Every flavor I've gotten from there was perfect! One of my favorites is the strawberry milk slush with milk cap and boba. The ginger milk was also amazing, it tasted just like gingerbread. Definitely recommend trying. Also, the atmosphere is chill and a cute place to hang out with friends. read more

Kung Fu Tea - Strawberry milk with milk cap and boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Quick service, friendly staff! Yummy Thai Milk Tea. It wasn't very busy while I was in there so it seems like a stop-and-go place, which I appreciate. If you ever are in search of boba and don't have a lot of time, stop here! read more

The food was excellent and so was the service! I especially liked the Korean Bowl which hit the spot! Employees were friendly and pleasant to talk to. 100% recommend it is worth your time. Will certainly be back! read more

Kung fu tea finally dropped their summer drinks, including the rosehip margarita. Yes, you heard that right. Rosehip margarita! Their drinks are so refreshing and delicious. I usually order passionfruit or mango green tea with boba. You can't go wrong with ordering from danbap either. They sell bulgogi bowls, spicy pork bowls, and vegetarian bowls. read more

Kung Fu Tea - Rosehip margarita - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Cleanliness Attached you will find pictures of the condition of your facilities bathroom on 07/01/2021. The black mold in the toilet shows a lack of cleaning is an ongoing problem in your business. Aside from the horrible condition of your bathroom the overall appearance of the restaurant shows it needs to be cleaned. Please review the attached CDC guidelines and take the necessary steps to implement the required guidelines in your business. Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility | CDC I suggest you implement a cleaning checklist. I realize you primarily serve drinks and everything on this checklist may not apply to your business. However, I wanted to provide an example of a checklist. https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/uploads/blog/2018/2/daily_restaurant_cleaning_checklist_printable.pdf COVID aside your facility needs to be cleaned and maintained. read more

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They charged me for boba even though I asked them to remove it for honey oolong milk tea and they don't give you a receipt, so you can't tell. read more

I wanted to take off my pants, but I didn't, because then it would've been Hung Fu Tea. What to get: Lemon Black Tea, Hot Milk Teas. What else: See below for more recs. I didn't smell any cow poop while in here. Otherwise it'd be Dung Fu Tea. I stopped pretending to be a turtle when ordering here. Otherwise it'd be Kowabunga Fu Tea. One of my favorite KFT locations with really wonderful service and nice space to sit as well as a few games to play and lots of fun to be had. I didn't need major surgery while in here. If I had, it might've been Collapsed Lung Fu Tea. In terms of drinks, what you should get from Kung Fu tea is the Lemon Black Tea with tapioca or perhaps an Oolong Honey Milk Tea, a Honey milk tea or a Taro Milk Tea. I was asking what kind of beans they had one time. The girl was like "what is this, Mung Fu Tea?" Everything in here tastes good especially the honey milk tea and honey oolong milk tea and regular milk tea but the real star of the show are the fruit drinks. I asked them both "what is the past tense of I Bring Kung Fu Tea?" They incorrectly responded "Brung Fu Tea." I'm addicted to the lemon black tea with tapioca but I also recommend getting off menu drinks - Very Berry as a black tea or pineapple as a black tea perhaps. Regardless make sure you enjoy these wonderful drinks because although this is a chain you won't get much better than the foodie Taiwanese drinks at this authentic chain. I asked one of the many server girls that I love, here, on a date. But then I found out how old she is, or isn't, I should say. So we had to cancel. So it's "Young Fu Tea." I don't really like the green teas because they come out too sweet but if you like sweet stuff that doesn't really taste of tea (like your mother) then you might. I don't perform music in the bathroom anymore. Otherwise it'd be "Sung Fu Tea." Taro is pretty good too. But if you order that, make sure you don't get mistaken for a Tarorist. And I keep seeing girls (and boys) in miniskirts in this location. Now I know why they call it "Sprung Fu Tea." read more

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Amazing drinks super quick workers and very kind. The service is great, vibe is very pleasant. Amazing

I tried Kung Fu Tea a while back and really enjoyed it. The staff was nice and the overall feel of this store (I've been to the Kung Fu Tea in another city too) was welcoming. Their menu had a lot of really good items, but I chose to do a simple milk tea and boba. The boba was really good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the milk tea. In my opinion It needed a little more of the tea part and less of the milk. It was still good, but I may try something else there instead. Overall, I would go again. read more

Yay for finally trying boba! I think I totally took the easy way out. Or maybe it is that good that it tasted like an Oreo milkshake? I admit that I walked in totally lost. Maybe I should have done some research along the way. I had a difficult time getting information from the staff to try and fill in the gaps of my knowledge. After asking for suggestions, I was left high and dry. That facilitated my choice. There are times in which I jump out of my comfort zone, but my first experience with boba wasn't one of those times. I'll swing back by when I have boba reinforcements to help me make a decision. read more

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When you think bubble tea, Kung Fu tea is the pinnacle forefront to satisfying those who enjoy them soft, sticky, gummy little balls in your mouth. Who wouldn't want crack flavor infused balls in their mouth?! Chances are you've heard of them and if you haven't, you must not know who Jon Snow is either. From every other Kung Fu I've been to, they never disappoint in anyway with quality, care, and just out right a damn good product, but this Charlottesville location has raised the bar. Your typical bubble tea place is a quick to go type of atmosphere with minimalist efforts that make it inviting and warm. They've done just that here, to encourage hanging out and a cozy establishment. The staff are not only amazing, but are genuinely nice, warm and welcoming. You feel their energy that they want this place to succeed and they're doing all the right measures into seeing that through. The drinks are on par with every other Kung Fu, nothing short of satisfying your boba needs. Drinks are customized and made fresh to order that even you bougie starbucks people that order extremely complex drinks will have no problem making the servers life difficult but your needs will be met without a hiccup. With the hype being real, this is definitely the hot spot to be in town to fix your drink cravings. If you've never had bubble tea, live a little and stuff some black balls in your mouth, then you'll understand my obsession with balls in my mouth...wait what?! Stay fat mother suckers read more

Kung Fu Tea - grand opening got lines for dazeeee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Went to try this place for the first time and could not order any items. The store closes at 8pm, however, the doors were locked at 7:50. This place is a joke, don't waste your time. read more

Always happy service. Good drinks and a nice place to get out of the summer heat. I stop here frequently and have never had an issue. They have a lot of people in and out and manage to keep the store front and bathrooms clean and sanitary. They are pricier for the drinks, but overall, a good drink joint. read more

Really liked this Kung Fu Tea. I like ordering ahead to just go to the pick up area and not have to wait too long for my drinks. Staff are wearing masks and customers are expected to wear masks as well. read more

Being a chain, Kung Fu Tea in Charlottesville is exactly what I expected from going to other locations, and satisfied my bubble tea craving. I got the matcha slush and the taro milk tea, and both had the right balance of cream and tea flavor. I like KFT because you can customize your drink -- from the amount of sugar, to the toppings, to the ice. They were extremely busy on a Saturday evening so service was a little slower, but you could tell the employees were working really hard behind the counter cranking out drinks non-stop for their waiting costumers so I can't even hold that against them. read more

Kung Fu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I think I showed up late to the bubble tea craze, but I've jumped in now, face first. For the past two months, I've tried approximately ten different tea places and the Kung Fu Tea in Charlottesville remains my top choice! They offer an endless variety of flavors, tea types, sweetness levels and toppings. It was a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what and how to order in the beginning, but the staff is so nice, knowledgeable and (most importantly) PATIENT. They have been a huge help in enabling my new addiction . The boba here is fresh; the perfect amount of chewiness. The portion of boba as a topping is also very generous. I never run out of bubbles while enjoying my large tea. The quality of the tea itself is definitely superior to other places I've tried. The matcha is especially delicious. It's not grainy at all and it is a rich, green color. I love knowing that they're using quality ingredients. The taro is also quality and the best taro I've had so far. In addition to many of the milk teas, I've also tried a hot tea and a punch tea and they were just as addictively delicious. During my last visit, I felt adventurous and ordered red bean topping with my boba. SO good!! I haven't tried any of the snacks here yet, but I've seen other customers enjoying some delicious looking dumplings. Yum! Thank you Kung Fu Tea for the consistent superior service and above par quality of ingredients! read more

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I have been to this Kung Fu tea location numerous times after realizing I have a Boba addiction. The KFT in Charlottesville started me off right with the Matcha sesame milk tea and I haven't looked back since hunting for the best of the best bubble teas. This location is pretty clean inside and has plenty space/seating to house the hoards of people that come in and out to get their Boba fixes. The staff here are knowledgeable and very kind/helpful. They can give you incite on the ingredients and different teas on their vast menu. I love the rewards program and free drinks and discounts stack up quickly so the rate that I visit here. I often find myself buying four teas when I drive a hour and a half back to home after work. 1 for me to drink on the way, 1 to drink when I get home, 1 for the lady and 1 experimental for us to share hahaha. A little overboard??? They all hold up nicely for that period of driving too. Next item up to try on their menu, the dumplings. Thanks for awesome experiences Kung Fu tea Charlottesville!! read more

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Craving for some boba on my short trip to Cville and I was SO pleasantly surprised that a KFT opened right on the periphery of UVA campus. KFT is my absolute favorite boba chain and this location definitely meets the bar. Ordered my go-to, oolong milk tea with boba, less ice, and half sugar. It did not disappoint. Ohh how have I missed you. This location is one of the better KFTs I've been, very spacious with large windows, plenty of seating with wooden tables, and a couch area in the back with games like Jenga. Can't wait to be back when I'm in town next time! read more

So. Slow. Like. The. DMV. Expect to wait 15 minutes if you order more than one drink. Drinks are overpriced and boba is hard, not soft and chewy how they should be. Today they got my drink wrong and it's not the first time. I've given this place several chances because I love boba tea but I just can't recommend this place. I'd go to Moge Tee if you want some boba tea. read more

My first time visit Virginia! Stopped by at Kung Fu tea to get some bubble teas:) I had mocha bubble tea with milk foam and red bean. The flavor was good just like any other bubble tea shop in NYC and the service was great too. Few suggestions, first, I think they need to improve their menu varieties, and also it is a little bit confusing to look at.. second, they should improve their interior design. It felt more like a lounge rather than a bubble tea shop with the lighting and black wall paint. Make it more insta friendly :)! read more

Kung Fu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Once again disappointed. The tapioca was good but as for the drink, it just tasted like watered down milk. Looks amazing in pictures but the brutal truth hit me as I took my first sip. Also, the prices for Kung Fu Tea is outrageous and not worth it at all. Only reason I gave it two stars is because of the tapioca, other than that, the drink itself is bland and overpriced. read more

Kung Fu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

They recently released a cocktail menu! A good variety of different flavors and it gives the tea a little bit of spice. The alcohol isn't strong and you can't even taste it! This is the first time I tried the danbap bowl and you truly get your money's worth! read more

My bf and I came to the Charlottesville area to try some Turkish food and after we wanted something sweet sooo naturally I suggested bubble tea. The atmosphere of this Kung fu tea is so chill and it was definitely a vibe, they were playing music and the workers there seemed so nice and like they are all friends. This Kung fu tea is a lot busier than the one on VCU campus which came as a surprise but I ordered the taro slush with poppers and light sugar. My bf got the strawberry milk tea. Both were amazing. read more

The minute I leave Kung Fu Tea, I am craving it again. It's always a long few days or weeks or months until I return again, no matter how frequent. I've loved Bubble Tea and the establishments that serve them for years, but Kung Fu Tea has taken this love to a new level for me. First of all, the bubbles are so sweet and so perfectly soft and chewy. I know that might sound weird to someone that doesn't know how wonderful bubble tea is, but if you do know, you know the disappointment that comes when you get bubbles that aren't cooked enough. I also love how customizable all the teas are. I can ask for light ice, no extra sugar (the Taro tea that I love is already sweet without it!), and extra bubbles. You can really get the perfect combo in your tea that works for you at this spot. And it is expected that you customize it- it doesn't make you feel like that annoying customer with needs just because you want your tea the way you want it (I feel like this other places I order drinks, sometimes) I always get the Taro milk tea with, like I just said, light ice, no sweetener, and extra bubbles. It is amazing in every way. I highly suggest it. I have also tried the classic milk tea, and it was great. There's really no going wrong here. And if you've never had bubble tea, seriously, what are you waiting for? read more

Kung Fu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I'm so happy Kung Fu Tea has come to Cville! It's a big space inside, although the location isn't the most convenient for walking and the parking is kind of cramped. My favorite is the winter melon milk green tea, which you can always count on for good taste. I thought the bubbles were a good consistency too. They recently added banh mi to their menu. It's specific to this location, not from the official franchise, so they only accept cash or venmo for the banh mi (no card), which may be inconvenient for some. I tried the banh mi today, and I thought it was pretty good. Good flavors, veggies, and bread, although the meat was a little dry. All in all, I'm glad that there's a place nearby where I can get banh mi and bubble tea when I'm craving it. Oh yeah, they also have board games and big tables, perfect for hanging out with friends. :) read more

Hello, I review Boba stores all around virginia. This place is pretty good all things considered . . . Buttttt, I recently went there and got a matcha milk cap and it tasted like drinking chemicals. If you go here a recommendation, do not get any matcha drinks. This place is pretty good though. Thanks read more

So excited that there's a new, stand-alone boba place in town! I've been here twice and have left happy with my drinks so far. You can customize ice level and sweetness level like authentic bubble tea shops, and there's tons of options including dairy free milk teas and slushes! I've had the Kung Fu Milk Tea which had the fragrant touch of jasmine green tea mixed with oolong tea and the Coconut Milk Tea which was creamy. If you order the medium and want boba added, I recommend requesting half the boba amount because the portion can be a little overwhelming compared to the volume of drink. It's still relatively new so service can be a little slow, but staff is friendly. I haven't stayed to sit, but there are a bunch of seating options and even board games if you want to hang out for a bit. read more

Finally a decent bubble place shop in Charlottesville, I've been waiting for so long! Kung Fu Tea is one of the more authentic bubble tea chains I've seen in the U.S. There's a ton of options to pick from as well as room for customization. Just like the bubble tea shops in Taiwan (where I grew up), you can select the amount of sugar and ice you want in your tea. The teas are freshly made and so is the boba. The boba is a bit on the softer side but is still wonderfully delicious! There are also different jellies to pick from for those who don't care for boba. The shop has plenty of tables and a sofa area as well as free wifi. The staff is friendly and welcoming. There's also parking in front of the shop- thank goodness. Will definitely be back to try out more teas and binge on boba. read more

I'd heard from my students that this is a great new restaurant, but my first time here was a disappointment. There were two young women working, and there was only one person in line ahead of me. Somehow they managed to make me wait a very long time for my order (more than the "5-7 minutes" quoted, which is when I asked where my order was), and even got it wrong. They gave me shrimp dumplings, when I ordered pork, mushroom and green onion buns. Rather than wait again for the right order and deal with the snotty staff member, I just took my wrong order and returned to work. It also is pretty environmentally unfriendly. They shrink wrap a lid on a plastic cup and shake the milk teas in what looks like a modified paint mixer. It doesn't seem that there's an option for personal cups. The takeout is packaged in Styrofoam. I had my own reusable boba tea straw, but if they were smart they'd sell them... read more

Pretty awesome ambiance -- I could stay here for hours just chatting with friends while drinking bubble tea or playing jenga or uno (they have a large selection of games to play). They also have comfy couches or large wooden tables that can be used for studying, giving it an Internet cafe vibe. Since its grand opening, the foot traffic has definitely been on a steady uptick. Their bubble tea is always delicious -- but definitely has a lot of sugar. I'm hoping they will be able to use alternatives to sugar in the bubble tea so that I don't feel so bad drinking it all the time! I also recently tried their new food menu, specifically their shrimp dumplings. It was pretty good but just felt like it was heated up from a frozen packet and didn't necessarily feel that fresh. I did like that they offer many condiments such as chili oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, etc. read more

Kung Fu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Great bubble tea, but VERY overpriced. Compared to other boba places I've been too, a small boba here is equivalent to two larger, better tasting bobas elsewhere. It's the only good bubble tea place in Cville, and for that, I'll still be coming back for my boba fix. Otherwise, I won't be missing it after I leave Cville. read more

I am a huge fan of Kung Fu Tea, especially the Charlottesville location. The staff are always super friendly, and their recent launch of alcoholic bubble tea is very exciting! My favorite tea is the grapefruit green tea, but this location seems to be permanently out of it. Therefore, my go to is the honey black tea (pictured). I personally find their default sweetness overwhelmingly sweet, so I usually opt for the 50% sugar. They have a variety of interesting toppings available, but my favorites are definitely the boba, the lychee crystal bubbles, and the aloe vera. All three have unique textures and flavors. The boba is very chewy and sweet, while the aloe vera (my personal favorite) is a refreshing addition to many of the classic/punch teas. I would also suggest trying the milk cap at least once: it's delicious! I would highly recommend downloading the app and using it to pay in store: they are constantly having special happy hours and promotions so that you can get a great deal on your drink! Additionally, it is super convenient to order through the app if you don't want to wait in line. Overall, this is a great location of one of my favorite chains! read more

Kung Fu Tea - Honey Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia