It is officially time for me to give Molly Tea the review it deserves! The first time I tried them out in Flushing, NY, it was honestly an awful experience--the line was wrapped around the block, the drinks took forever to make, and it just did not live up to the hype. But when they officially opened up a location right in Boston's Chinatown, I decided to give them a second chance... and now I am completely hooked. The tea at this location is so much better and incredibly consistent. The store is always spotlessly clean, and the second you walk in, you're hit with the amazing fragrance of freshly brewed milk tea. Even though the lines here can still get long, they move super quickly, and the staff is always fast to acknowledge you when you walk up. The ability to order head online ensures you grab your drink in a timely manner. I also love that they run promos all the time with super cute, high-quality enamel pins and swag. As for the drinks, the Peach Oolong Milk Tea is an all-time favorite of mine, but their special limited-edition Premium Jasmine Mango Coconut Tea is a total must-try. It is the perfect refreshing treat. Definitely give them a try! read more

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I love coming here for milk tea. They have very fragrant teas and the default sweetness is not too sweet. I do prefer less sweet, so frequently enjoy 30-50% sugar. The crowd can vary during the day, but my recommendation would be to order online. They are like a factory in there pumping out drinks all day long and are fairly quick and efficient. Inside, there's not much space to stand and wait around, so to minimize your time in the cramped space, it's better to place your order while en route. I also love the way the drinks are packaged. There is a plastic lid, but underneath, you'll see that the paper cup is sealed to prevent spillage. I am a fan of the "tea tasting" straw they have, which not only prevents me from finishing my drink too fast, but also lets me enjoy the floral-ness and true flavors of the tea. read more

I got a Lapsang Bubble Tea ($7) and it was made in about 7 minutes. The tea itself was very good! 75% sweet was really good. The boba however was a bit meh unfortunately. I could only finish the tea and had to throw out the boba. It was very busy and a bit cramped as the shop was small. Overall a little disappointed with the drink, but I'm sure some other drinks (such as the matcha) would've been better. Drink(50%): 6.0 Staff/service(25%): 6.0 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 6.0/10 read more

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Saw this place was super busy and decided to stop in. Apparently it's new to Boston. It's located right on the corner of Chinatown near the gate, and pretty small inside. They have a variety of teas, hot and iced. Many different flavors as well. Menu was a little confusing but I decided to go with the snowy jasmine. As you ordered at the self-service you could add toppings for an extra charge, so we weren't sure if our drinks came with all those things or not. The barista assured us that's if you want extra on the side, as long as the description originally said it was included. My snowy jasmine was good. I got it iced and went with their recommendations, less ice and less sugar. The jasmine tea was flavorful and they put a whipped cream on top with what tasted like pecan pieces. It was super busy inside so we waited a little bit. They had a lot of staff making drinks and what looked like a sophisticated operation, but it still took a while. Nonetheless it was good and I'd be intrigued to try something else. read more

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Won't gate keep - it was a pleasure trying out Molly Tea! Quality tea with a convenient location if you take the T to Chinatown for food & drink. No frills location - order ahead & pick up when ready. Service is great -- they wait to put the cold foam until you arrive, so it stays fresh and delicious. Price is on par with the quality and the going rate of milk tea these days. Worth giving them a try! read more

Molly Tea - Pistachio Jasmine Coconut - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a very good spot! I got the peach oolong milk tea with jellies and matcha foam. It was delicious! Despite being a popular spot, that wait wasn't super long. Would recommend! read more

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This place is a small factory. I got something I had no idea what it was and it was kinda gross. The cheese foam made my stomach extremely upset. Still took like 10-15 of waiting around to get our drinks when we were inside the place. Service basically did not interact with customers. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The boba was delicious! The process of receiving the drinks was kind of chaotic. There's an announcement any time an order is ready but it's just a robotic voice saying numbers which I found a little overwhelming and not entirely helpful because there's a screen showing what orders are being prepared or ready anyways. But hey, inclusivity! The waiting area is tight and cramped but most boba places have this issue. Overall a good beverage and fine experience. read more

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Molly Tea has finally landed in Boston. Lots of people waiting outside for their order number to be called. I placed an order online but the mobile status doesn't really update so you do have to stop by a few times to see if you were called, should you decide to leave rather than wait directly outside. After placing my order, I waited 30 minutes. I thought the tea was pretty strong here, compared to other places. It's not what I personally like but this seems to interest a lot of others. I'd be interested in trying some of their other drinks. Their straws are pretty unique. If you know you're going to be here to get a drink, would definitely recommend ordering ahead and just picking up. read more

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So happy that Molly Tea is now in Boston! I've only had it once in New York a couple months ago but became an instant fan, so I was thrilled to check out the Boston location today. Be warned, the wait is long. I ordered in person and waited 40 min to get one drink. Upon perusal of the menu I was really saddened to see that they did not offered the vegan oat milk drinks. I'm not vegan or lactose but really enjoyed how light the oat milk jasmine tea was and the orange slice really was the icing on the cake! The oat milk teas are available in New York but not sure if it's regional or seasonal. I got the snowy jasmine with recommended sugar and ice level. It was pretty good but if you're not a whipped cream fan normally, just try the jasmine milk tea. Hoping this place dies down a bit because the wait is too much for me. If you're not in a rush though, I recommend!! Note: the snowy drinks have a whipped cream topped with roasted pecans on top. Those with nut allergies may need to double check there's no cross contamination. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

3 hrs of waiting because first day of the mango jasmine drink and the free magnet/stickers if you order in person. read more

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I am very impressed of their service even when there is such a huge line! They are always packed but we went on a night when the line wasn't out the door. They were still pretty packed inside. They managed people very well and service was great. We got our drinks in a timely manner even though there were so many people. The drinks itself were so refreshing and the jasmine tea tastes really good. Definitely one of the better tea places in Chinatown. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The first Molly Tea in MA, FINALLY! They're located in Chinatown across the street from the Hot Pot Buffet & right next to the Chinatown Gate. We went yesterday (12/11) for the first day of their soft opening at opening time, 11am. There was already a line haha but honestly, the wait wasn't so bad. Total wait time overall was ~30 min. The wait time later in the day did look insane though. My first introduction to MollyTea was the one in NYC's Chinatown! We've been HOOKED since and to be honest... we were making weekly trips JUST for some Snowy Jasmine haha. So, I'm definitely elated to finally have MollyTea here, & a second location already coming to the Allston area soon. My favorites to get: -snowy jasmine -***pistachio white champaca coconut (FAVE!) -premium champaca matcha I recommend their jasmine tea drinks if you want something more floral BUT if you want more tea taste, champaca drinks are great! Pistachio white champaca coconut is my go-to because it tastes SO refreshing & there's nothing else like it! Highly recommend! read more

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My favorite tea spot is FINALLY in Boston!! I love the jasmine milk tea. That's all I ever need and want. So fragrant and so delicious. I did try the pistachio jasmine but it wasn't for me. I didn't think the flavors meshed well. Staff is really friendly and was efficient in getting the drinks out read more

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So happy to see Molly Tea has finally arrived in Boston! As expected, the line was absurd and the store was cramped. The staff do their best to be as efficient as possible but did package the drinks and straws haphazardly since they were a little dirty upon receipt. That said, their drinks are great. Always get their recommended 70% sweetness with less ice to let the tea speak for itself. You cant go wrong with their #1 Jasmine Milk Tea. It's so fragrant and doesn't need the frills of added boba. Would I wait in a 40 minute line again? Probably not. But would I come back when it's slower? Definitely. read more

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I was so excited to hear that Molly Tea opened in Boston. I tried it when I visited New York and the Boston location didn't disappoint. I went to the grand opening and the line was pretty long and it took me 25 minutes to get inside to order and another 10 minutes to get my drink. For how many people were in line and how many drinks they were making, the line wasn't too long. Once you get inside the store, the smell of jasmine is everywhere. The store did a pretty good job with directing traffic to make sure that there wasn't too many people in the store and to organize the line. Most people waited for their drink outside the store and there was a speaker that called out numbers and a giant tv screen displaying order numbers as well. I tried multiple drinks and my favorite drink is the premium jasmine milk tea. It's a very strong jasmine tea flavor and it's very floral forward. The recommended/default sugar and ice levels were 70% sugar and less ice and it was perfect. The drinks were not too sweet and you can really taste the tea flavors. Molly Tea is a great addition to the boba stores in Boston and I can't wait to try more flavors. read more

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Streamlined just like in NY. Crazy crowd even on a weekday soft opening still. Quick and easy ordering, had to get jasmine snowy tea. They don't have the mango sago style drinks yet but assume it's coming! One of our favorite tea brands! Glad they're opening in Allston too. I usually mix up the cream and pecans into the tea before drinking. Without it though, your first sip, will be the full body flavor of tea. Appreciated and smells so good. Also grand opening BOGO you can select from select drinks read more

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This place has got to be the worst thing that could've been added to Boston... because I literally cannot stop going. I'm here at least once a week because it's that good. Ever since Molly Tea has opened, they've become my go-to drink spot whenever I'm craving milk tea. I've tried most of their drinks, and they've all been amazing but nothing beats the Premium Jasmine Tea and the Premium Jasmine Matcha. Both are super fragrant and you can really taste the quality of their tea. Their drinks are also not too sweet which I appreciate. The wait times can still get pretty long sometimes, so my tip is to order ahead through their app before heading there just to be safe. The app gives an estimated wait time, and most of the time my drink is ready by the time I arrive. This avoids waiting for your drinks since the shop itself is pretty small so there isn't much room to wait inside. When it's busy, you're usually either standing outside in the cold or squeezed in with everyone else waiting for their drinks. Interaction with the staff is usually pretty minimal during pickup, but they're always fast and efficient. I'm typically in and out within a minute of picking up my order. So if you love quality milk tea, just be warned, this place is dangerous for your wallet because you'll probably start coming here every week like I do. read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Finally understand what all the fusses are about!! Waited 30 mins for 2 drinks and it was worth it. The small place was super packed but they are efficient. They will announce which order is ready for pick up. Bags are complimentary for the drinks. There were lots of options of drinks to choose from. Both of mine tasted fresh and had strong match & jasmine tea flavors which is a plus in my book. I ordered two cold drinks today but planning to try hot drinks next time. read more

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A little overhyped. Love the packaging. Difficult to find parking and always overcrowded.

Love love love this place! The tea is so fresh and it smells amazing in there. Even though there was a long line of people, the service was pretty quick. Would love to come back all the time :) read more

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I was finally able to try this place today and was a bit disappointed. I've had a great experience at the NY Flushing location. I ordered the matcha white sambalta salted cheese and I tasted zero cheese or foam flavor. The matcha mix is very similar to what the other tea places use. The worst part was, the pickup area was just chaos. It was very hard to find your drink, especially when it gets busy. I must've remembered wrong how their tea tasted in NY or maybe now that I have tried Heytea, I feel like they taste similar, but Heytea actually has more tea options. There is also literally no parking around the area and with the huge wait time they have, I may not be back for a while. They do however have an app now which can make ordering much easier. read more

Cute little tea shop. So far as the tea itself it was so basic and not much flavor. I do love the aroma and the marketing bag and cup is so cute. Premium Jasmine milk tea 4/5- $6.99 - It was super light, but I like that it was not too sweet, but I sort of more flavor to it. It really floral Snowy Jasmin was good but a tad bit too sweet for me. read more

They were out jasmine tea when we ordered but by the time we got our order we overheard that restocked jasmine tea. I wish they told us if we waited that they would have Jasmine milk tea again. We ended up ordering white champaca which was decent! Service was nice. Waited about 20 minutes. I want to come back to for the Jasmine milk tea! read more

Top notch for a strongly flavored green or oolong milk tea, I'll probably keep coming back when I'm in the mood for these as they are constantly rotating flavors. Even at 30% sugar you can taste the flavors and I like how it lets the tea taste come through more. If you're able to order ahead on the app, I'd recommend doing that even though there's a small (30¢) online order fee since you'll be able to get your drink faster. The store is right next to the Chinatown gate and there's probably a crowd outside waiting for drinks. Inside it's pretty cramped and you'll have to wade through a crowd to grab your drink. There's probably a line but once you order, it moves very fast. I just went today (Jan 2026) and it's still busy even on an early Friday afternoon. If you order online watch the screens or listen which numbers they're calling and grab your drink once they reach that range. They don't display pickup order numbers like Heytea does. read more

Teas and milk teas getting upgrades in Boston. This tea shop is not huge on toppings or the traditional boba, so if you're going for boba, this might not be for you. Their jasmine tea is floral and personally my favorite to get. Another premium chain coming out of Shenzhen, China! It was hyped when they soft opened and grand opened. However, if you're able to make it out there during the weekday, the line should be minimal and the wait for your order is about 5 minutes depending on how many orders are in front of you. Pricing is on the higher end and intended for the quality experience and taste. read more

Overall great tea with lots of good flavors. They use a lot of nuts and peanuts in their drinks, but they have all allergens labeled on their menu and my friend with a severe nut allergy was able to safely drink their nut-free options! I wasn't a huge fan of the white boba they use so I would skip the topping and just enjoy the light floral drink! Overall I probably wouldn't wait in the crazy opening lines again but will be back for the tea. read more

Molly Tea - Osmanthus Milk Tea and White Champaca Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

All the drinks I have had here have been good! My favorites are the jasmine milk tea and the pistachio jasmine coco! read more

Molly Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

During the beginning of the soft opening, the lines were super duper long. I went recently, twice, and the lines definitely got better. I think it helps to have an employee direct traffic to avoid congestion inside the shop. I went on Friday night and there was no issue with space because of the efficiency of the employee directing inside and outside traffic. I went again Sunday night and there was no employee directing traffic, so although there was no line outside, but there were a bunch of people who already ordered waiting inside for their orders which made it difficult for others to go in and out. Aside from that, let's talk aesthetics. The baby pink and 4-pointed flower logo easily attracts customers. Some even go just to get the paper bag the drinks come in. Almost like a Louis Vuitton of the boba industry lol. They had cute merch available for purchase as well such as zodiac magnets, a reusable bag, a Molly Tea Stanley, and other items. Employee-wise, whoever trained them, I give them my applause. The employees taking orders and cashing customers out are quick, audible, and confirm orders well. It also helps that they wear microphones so that customers can hear in the crowed shop. Bobaristas that are working hard in the back churn out drinks like a factory. You put in an order for 2 drinks and it'll be out in probably 3 minutes later without compromising quality. Drink packers in the front also work efficiently keeping bags labeled and handing out drinks, making sure to confirm the receipt numbers. Of course, big applause to the employees who directed traffic in the winter cold as well. All together, the team at Molly Tea work very efficiently and I have no complaints at all. Even though the shop is small inside, with the way they work, it's so much better than any bigger store. And also, thank you to whoever thought of installing the speaker outside of the store to call out numbers when the order is ready. So helpful. Now, down to the final part of the review: the tea. What I've tried so far were the Premium Jasmine Milk Tea, DanCang Oolong Milk Tea, and Gardenia Oolong Milk Tea. I will say, their version of sugar levels is very low, similar to Cha Kung Feo, HeyTea, and Zero&. So if you're looking for sweet, you can do 100% sugar, as their recommended is 70%. I agree with other reviewers when they say 70% is the way to go to really enjoy the flavor of the tea. Sometimes when I drink milk tea from other places, I get the bitter aftertaste of the tea, but here, not at all. It's so smooth, clean, and oddly addicting. I'm not sure if it's because of the type of tea they use, whether it's because they don't use the first steep, or both, the tea itself is very smooth. They also don't overdo it with the milk. You can taste it, but it mixes so well with the tea you barely even notice. I wish I remembered to get a topping like sago so I can judge the texture on that. Out of the 3 teas though, I prefer the DanCang Oolong because it has depth to it. Overall, the experience and the taste is 5 out of 5. I definitely have to remember to order toppings next time. read more

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Great marketing. But the quality fell flat. The price is too high for the taste of the tea. The staff are great, the branding is on point. But the products fall short. read more

The owner contacted me through Yelp with an offer to amend my previous poor experience-- something I greatly appreciated. I gave Molly Tea another shot, and got the Premium Jasmine Milk Tea (30% sugar, brown sugar boba). This was my second attempt at coming here after my initial visit, as the first time was on the weekend when it was incredibly busy (hour wait again) + there was no boba left. During this visit (weekday night) there was a much shorter line/crowd. The staff member who took my order was very friendly and kind, and my drinks came out promptly. The tea was fragrant and just the right sweetness which I really enjoyed. The boba itself was a bit chewy for my taste, hence the -1 star, but other than that it was pretty good. read more

I came for the opening day BOGO deal! Friendly and efficient staff who kept the line organized. Drinks are decent with jasmine being the predominant flavor in majority of the drinks. Given the plethora of boba tea shops , this is good for individuals who like a strong floral tea base with minimal toppings. There is only one size and it is either hot or iced. This is set up as a to go option rather than a sit down cafe. read more

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Another welcome addition to Chinatown that definitely stands out! This was my first time trying Molly Tea and it definitely won't be the last. This place runs like a well-oiled machine, and despite how long the line may seem, the staff efficiently process each order and you only have to wait a few minutes for pickup. I tried their famous "Snowy Jasmine" tea, which is essentially just the jasmine tea with whipped cream on it (they recommend less sugar and ice which I got as well) and it was delicious. The tea itself is slightly sweet and aromatic, and the nuts on top of the whipped cream gave it an almost earthy taste. The price is a bit much for a single drink, but the quality makes up for it. My only suggestion is to wait outside for your order after placing it as the building itself is super tiny and gets very claustrophobic. read more

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I love molly tea Friendly staffs Love inside. Molly Store. Very organized. smell good when enter to the shop read more

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I don't get the hype. Long line to place an order. Long wait to get the actual drink. There is a bunch of people waiting outside for both. They don't make it easy to be able to tell from outside when your drink is actually done. Inside is obviously crowded as it is a small area. They should have a TV at one of the side windows that displays the order when it is ready. I personally stuck with the basics. Premium jasmine matcha milk tea. It was alright. Kind of watered down a bit. The jasmine taste was weak. Matcha taste was underwhelming. Maybe I didn't order what they are popular for which I don't know what that is but I wasn't impressed and didn't think it was worth the wait. Overall, I will not wait in line for this again. I would only go back to retry if there are no lines and no crowds at all. read more

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Molly Tea in Boston's Chinatown is opening soon! I had a chance to try some of their teas and they were very tasty. Their teas have a floral tinge in flavor and tastes very refreshing. The presentation is very up scale and their storefront (what we could see of it) looks pretty nice. Definitely a good addition to Chinatown. I heard they are opening on Dec 6th. read more

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Molly Tea is definitely one of the chains that stand out in terms of their tea selection and variety of drinks they offer, but not so much in that it is a must try as people keep pointing out based on the hype. I've tried their Peach Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea, Snowy Jasmine, Snowy Peach Oolong, Tongmu Lapsang, Double Hazelnut Choco Lava, White Champaca Milk Tea, and White Champaca Hazelnut Choco Lava. The "snow" itself doesn't give much flavor, but rather some creaminess and the pecans give a nice nuttiness to the drink. The white champaca drinks stood out the most to me in terms of tea flavor unlike the jasmine they're supposedly known for. The brown sugar boba was also terrible on multiple occasions as if they cooked it wrong or for not long enough since the texture and chewiness was off. I got most of my drinks with 50% sugar and it was not too sweet, but their recommended levels are 70%. They've been swamped with orders since they've opened and it is an awful experience with the amount of traffic they're getting. I would not recommend waiting minimum 30 minutes for a drink, though I have ordered online a few times to test it out and it is still a mess. They also charge an online ordering fee now. The most recent time I was there they ran out of their apple juice that they use in the Jasmine Apple Milk Tea and so if you were just waiting for your order, you'd have been waiting indefinitely since they don't notify you unless you're physically there to check in on your order. This happened to many people that day including food delivery orders where people just stood idle without any clue why their order still wasn't ready well beyond their estimated time when you placed your order. It would've been a good idea to disable ordering for a particular product if unavailable, put signs up, or make an announcement in store. It's absolutely cramped inside with the mobs of people on the daily as well. I feel for the staff honestly.. unfortunately they have limited space and don't manage the crowds well despite being open for over two months now. Once the hype and crowds die down or if there just happens to be a time where there isn't a long wait, I'd still recommend giving it a try for their white champaca tea though. Also props to their marketing as they stand out with their drinks and their packaging/bags. read more

The place is jam packed, luckily the wait to order in to pick up is not that long. Staff is friendly and the place is right between.

Favorite tea in town!!! Service is great!! Friendly staff. 12%off during soft opening read more

Molly Tea - Soft opening - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Not as good as I expected it to be. Ordered in advance and picked up 1/2 hr later. The tea is not as fragranted as other people said if you try the location in NYC. The one in NYC is more flavored and boba is better. Not worth the time driving 1/2 hr to Chinatown just for the cup of boba that is not as good as you expected it to be read more