On occasion I might be in a mood for a crisp and refreshing bubble tea. We stopped by Wukong Tea…read moresince we were in the area. Wukong Tea is located in the same plaza as Stop & Shop in South Windsor. The inside is cute but looked like a daycare classroom. The walls were covered in kid's doodles and drawings, there's a table with Legos, a shelf with stuffies, a bit overkill if you ask me. They offer a large assortment of teas, slushies, smoothies and more. I got the Peach Lemonade with tapioca. We also got a few of the macarons. For a place that specializes in bubble tea, this wasn't good. I got the Peach Lemonade, there was nothing peach about this tea, as far as the lemonade it had just a splash of flavor and a lot of color. The tapioca were pleasantly chewy. The macarons were like eating cardboard, very artificial. I've had better ones from Aldi and Trader Joe's. This was a very disappointing experience at Wukong Tea.

Okay tea, trying but odd…read more Came here cause they just opened up. The space is sparse but functional. Lots of stuff for the kiddos but not much else. They had a few spaces for kids to play, and a bunch of plushies on the wall for people to buy.it's definitely aimed for the young ones in terms of decor and layout. When we first came in, we got an overwhelming scent of tapioca balls. A cooked rice and sugar smell which was very predominate and distracting. If you didn't know the smell, you would call it astringent and funky. Not a good sign. Lots of sweets on the menu and the drinks lean towards sweet. They offer lots of "poppers" in a lot of different flavor options, with some inventive selections such as cheese, red bean, and water chestnut. Drinks are about 5.50 for a medium, with poppers coming in as a .50 cent add on. I opted for the red bean milk tea with red bean poppers. Cause I just wanted to try a red bean popper. Drinks came out quick and we took our pics and sips. The tea was non-existent, was a blended red bean drink with lots of red bean flavor but none of the sweetness that push it closer to a dessert item. The red bean poppers delivered on the red bean texture. Flavor was lacking compared to the drink, and was very firm. Almost like a jelly encased bean. The missus got a matcha green tea which was better executed. Lighter on the tea but sweet and creamy. It's not a space for the older folk, and I don't know how I feel about it as a hip or trendy drink spot. It's not bad, but it's not a great drink spot either. Some spaces are not to peoples preferences though, and I get that. As a traveler of sorts, I don't think there's enough to have me try them again.

Back at mocha emporium located at buckland hills mall ! I absolutely love this cute coffee…read moreboutique! The coffee is great ! They have lots of options and even small pastries like cookies , muffins , etc ! As well as coffee and souvenirs to take home ! And it's perfect to walk around the mall after . The staff is always super nice and lovely to talk . Today I got the café à la vanilla ! Which was perfect considering it was snowy outside ! Will definitely be back !

Amazing coffee served in store, fresh, hot but not burnt, flavorful!…read more Ground coffee to go - also really fresh and worth going into the mall to get. 1 lb was around $7.99. Nice staff. Service was friendly, quick and competent. Ambiance was nice for a coffee and coffee supply store. I can't wait to try new flavors and more of their pastries! Definitely going back real soon!

I noticed Coopertine Matcha all over TikTok, where the girl who owns the business is making some…read morevery creative matcha drinks. I decided to stop by this afternoon. Coopertine Matcha is located in Granby in an adorable little cottage. When I opened the door, I noticed around 15 people waiting to place their orders. There are some tables inside, but far more people than available seating. They also offer some pastries, such as Apple Turnovers, but most were sold out by the time I arrived. I decided on the As You Should Matcha. These are pricey matchas. A 12 ounce is $11, and a 16 ounce is $12. I don't think I have ever paid $12 before, for a single non alcoholic drink ever, not even in my travels. However, when I saw how dedicated they are to making them I understood the cost. They whisk the matcha by hand for each, single order. I watched the guy whisking, I was thinking his arm must be pretty sore after three orders, not to mention the whole day. They use a scale to measure every ingredient. The As You Should was made with caramelized banana, and blue agave sea salt whip. This is excellent matcha. It is super smooth and silky, sweet just enough, bananay just enough, not at all bitter. Truly tasty and refreshing. The agave gives it a cool and refreshing flavor. If you enjoy matcha, please try Coopertine Matcha.

Because I was in the area, I decided to finally try this matcha spot after seeing it hyped all over…read moreInstagram. It's a cozy, quaint café with a lot of potential. I know it's still a newer business, and maybe I just caught them on an off day, but the kitchenette area felt a little too exposed to customers. Orders were being written on Post-it notes, which gave it a slightly unfinished feel. It's hard to explain--it wasn't bad, just something that stood out. One thing I absolutely loved is that they make their own syrups--that's a huge plus. I ordered the strawberry matcha because I had an incredible one last year at Nitro Bar, and I was hoping to recreate that experience. Unfortunately, it just wasn't for me. Looking back, I should have trusted my instinct and ordered the coquito flavor instead. I got the 11-ounce drink, but I didn't enjoy it enough to finish it and ended up throwing it away. I drove about 30 minutes to give this place a try. While I appreciate supporting new local businesses, I'm not sure I'd make the drive again. I may give them another chance someday to try the coquito matcha, since that was my original choice.

A party in my mouth. Before an event that I was going to…read moreattend I stopped by to try something different and it was really good. I was as not expecting such a great experience with a cookie. I dont eat sugar but this cookie had just the right amount of sweetness. Crumbled in my mouth and I couldn't stop. I also got other stuff for my home and my kids asked me to get more next time. Easy to say, until next time

Got to try the new themed Easter themed mochi donuts and they were delicious highly recommend and…read morethey have great selections of coffee , tea, matcha and Frescas . I tried the passionfruit Fresca drink and it was really good ! Highly recommend will def be back to try the coffee menu !

It's a herbalife shop, that puts in that extra effort to be better than the others…read more I belong to a bariatric group, and this place was touted to be a very good place to get a protein shake. Since there's a couple good breakfast spots in the area, I decided I would go to this location and give them a try. Place was decked out with decor and inspirations sayings. I take a quick look at the displays, and I see the herbalife products. To the unintiated, herbalife shops are pretty much these MLM shops. Kinda like lularoe. they use social media to attempt to appear trendy while trying to encourage repeat business while harvesting as much info as they can from you. I don't really care too much about that, I care about the end product and how things taste. After being to a few of these shops, I can say that I'm not really a fan of their proteins. I feel that they use a little too much thickener and are a little gritty. the flavors are muted and they always try to justify the price of the shake by giving you a detox + energy tea to go with it. Their shakes pretty much taste like what I would expect a protein shake to taste like, if I didn't know how to make one myself. The biggest difference between these shops is how they are operated. This place is operated pretty well. The owner was very kind and inquisitive, though they could be a little pushy. This specific location actually has lots of extra items like protein balls and cookies. They also got very decorative with their shakes, layering shake and mix-ins and topping with pictures of shakes to help you make your decisions. I got a shake, a tea for the girlfriend, some protein balls, and because it was customer appreciation day I got a balloon, a valentine protein ball, and a gift certificate. I did enjoy the protein balls, they had a strong peanut butter flavor and a good texture. The protein shake was okay, was this apple pie shake with layers of granola, apple, caramel, and a little apple pie piece on top. The tea had a little bit too much of their fruit punch flavoring, but it was drunk. The difference between this herbalife shop and others is the staff and the hustle, and this place is trying very hard to be just that little bit better than it's competition. I respect this place for trying as hard as they do, but it is not the greatest of shakes. If you want a herbalife protein shake, give this place a try.

A small shop in a plaza that'll have you questioning why you're out there…read more All the products are Herbalife brand from the protein to the additional boosters that can be added. Get a shake which comes with a tea. They have all kinds of different flavors too choose and the teas are refreshing. Takes a little bit of time to make it all, but not too long. I'm personally not a big fan of Herbalife and their company. The shakes all had a hint of peanut butter that more masked the intended taste. The tea is good but I think our's might have been mislabeled. Overall, it is good if you're close by and have $30 to spend on two shakes and a tea. The best part is the owner who has a great story on how she went through a weight loss journey and is fun to speak to. I might be back but not sure on that since you can get similar shakes at many other places or at your gym. The highlight was the owner, she was worth the trip not the shakes.

Plenty of parking in the parking lot. I visited on a Thursday twice!! I loved the area it's in…read more It's not far from a lot of the other plazas. The staff was friendly and it wasn't too busy both times I came in. I ordered a few of the cream puffs, a peach tart, and a golden milk latte. It was made to perfection and I can't say that about a lot of places. There is plenty of seating inside and space. I loved all the plants inside and the lay out. I will definitely be coming on more often!!

Such a delightful place to enjoy a coffee and pastry. Loved the plethora of plants throughout the…read moreshop and plenty of space!! This place is huge! Perfect from working from home or enjoying a quiet read with the books present. The strawberry latte was delicious, packed with flavor, real strawberry chunks and delightful to the very last sip. The pastries! The pastries!!! Went to order my coffee and the baker comes out from the back with freshly baked croissants - I'm so glad I couldn't resist. The croissant was large, filling and not overly sweet. Fantastic crust and airy. In addition to the croissant I got the lemon raspberry croissant, packed with lemon! Every bite I got the highest notes of lemon throughout. Absolutely a repeat for me!

Excellent black coffee. Had a peppermint mocha which was tasty- not very strong on the peppermint…read more Had an enormous egg omelette sandwich. Will be back. Staff very nice. Bustling atmosphere with lots tables filled and lots coming in for take away.

Little bougie location in Avon…read more Tough to find a parking spot when church is going on, but overall, it's a good place to grab a cup of coffee and relax

This place looks pretty cool, very vibrant and colorful, just how I'd expect a boba spot to be…read more I really liked my ube/taro drink; it had the perfect sweetness and texture. You can never go wrong with taro or ube flavors, they're absolutely my favorite. But the strawberry matcha drink I got for my sister didn't quite hit the mark, though it was still good. When I got there, I waited a bit for someone to help me, but when the staff member arrived, she was super nice and started making my drinks right away. They had a lot of dessert options that I would've loved to try if I hadn't already eaten a full meal. We stopped by just for the drinks this time. I'm sure the rest of the menu is great too.

I didn't know this place existed until recently when I saw them post on FB. I'm a fan of Mama Pho…read morewhich has the same owner and is next door to this spot. The people working there were friendly. I could only find street parking. The shop is small with a couple of chairs; it seems to be mainly a takeout spot. They sell some specialty Asian snacks, I even saw Labubus, and there was even a game console. Their main offerings are milk teas, boba teas, fruit teas, smoothies, bubble waffles rolls, and ice cream rolls. I had the Papa's milk tea and it was delicious; it had boba, jelly, and bs jelly. It was very tasty. I highly recommend if you're in the area and craving boba tea.