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I get the hype around Molly Tea. The Matcha Jasmine Salted Cheese was beautifully balanced. The matcha was smooth, the jasmine tea fragrant, and the salted cheese foam tied everything together without being overpowering. It almost gave a light cheesecake-like finish. The Premium Jasmine Milk Tea was rich and creamy, and you could really taste the quality of the tea. The shop was packed with a line out the door, even in the snow. Honestly, worth the hype.
Venue 4/5 Commerce Gate plaza with ample parking. YRT bus stop steps away too. It's a grab and go place so no tables or areas to sit after grabbing drink. Service 4/5 Quite a lot of staff so drinks get made quickly. They also are open late and take a lot of mobile orders so it's usually busy in evenings. Cantonese and Mandarin and English spoken there. Mainly Mandarin however. Food 4/5 For what you get, it's on the pricier side (reflected in the packaging and premium feel of the cup). They seal it before putting lid on so it doesn't spill. Tasted like higher end bubble tea places (where it's actual tea and not powder). But the toppings add to the taste as well (nuts you can add for example). Worth a visit, maybe you will find a favourite there!
Tried their Jasmine Matcha Milk Tea and it was really good. The base was jasmine milk tea with matcha milk foam on top, very flavorful with a strong jasmine fragrance. I also wanted to try their Jasmine Apple, but it was always sold out every time I asked. The store is clean, no seating area and is always crowded.
I was in the area with a friend on a Sunday and we decided to try this place out. I wish they made this shop a bit bigger with seating available. It was very packed, we had to line up outside to get in to order. I didn't expect there was that many people as there are plenty of other bubble tea shops in the plaza. My friend and I tried their premium jasmine milk tea. I wanted to get the crystal balls as topping but unfortunately they ran out which was definitely disappointing! The drink had a strong jasmine taste, very refreshing. If I was to come back again, I think I would want to try their matcha drinks.
This place is always crowded, but do not let the line deter you from getting a drink here because the they work really fast and you will get your drink in no time. I got the premium Jasmine milk tea and it was pretty good. The flavor was strong. It might not be natural, but it's fine. The quality of the milk is good because they use fresh milk. Staff was helpful and friendly. It's a little pricey but I like the flavor, I will be back.
I got the premium jasmine milk tea and I do understand the popularity with this franchise. The tea flavour was not too sweet but was strong and florally. We went during a busy time so it was quite the mission to order and wait for the order. Unfortunate that there is no seating here to enjoy the drink. Like what others had said, it is good but also expensive.
I've heard a lot of good things about Molly Tea from my friends. Finally I visited Molly Tea and really enjoyed it! The place has a nice, modern vibe, and the staff were super friendly when I ordered. I tried the Premium Jasmine Milk Tea, and it was amazing! The jasmine flavor was fresh and not too sweet, which I loved. It had a nice creaminess that made it super satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors!
Was the tea very good? YES. Was it overpriced? YES. It falls in a similar boat to Chicha San Chen in my honest opinion. Infringing on TenRen's pricing territory (~$10 for a tea) and all teas are default size (you can't pick). Also, this place specializes in milk tea so if you're not a milk tea lover don't even bother. Chicha San Chen has arguably even smaller cups for their close to $10 price tag so I would say you might feel like this place is even better bang for your buck compared to Chicha. The recommended sugar level for some of their teas is also 70% (yea you read that right LOL). I was skeptical so I tried out 70% sugar lvl for my cold white campacha milk tea (at the cashier's recommendation) and I was pleasantly surprised that it ACTUALLY wasn't that sweet still and could still taste the tea leaves. I really don't want $10 bbt to be a commonplace thing in Toronto but here we are. My gf and I enjoyed the flavour of the tea though (can't lie about that), hence the solid 4 stars just based on tea quality.
There were multiple milk tea joints in the area and this one was bustling, so it must be good! They had the floral tea series (not sure if it's a special release or will be permanent on their menu). I had a hard time deciding and the employee there was so sweet and gave me recommendations. I went with the Gardenia milk tea with 70% sugar and light ice (the recommended sweetness and ice level), and my husband got the premium jasmine milk tea. They were both delicious and so fragrant! You can tell they make the tea fresh and use high quality tea. I can't wait to come back to try other drinks on the menu.
Location/Service This place is in the heart of Commerce Gate (yes, another BBT store) - plenty of parking around, tip is to go underground to avoid fighting spots! It's a small place, no seats available - so you buy and go. Very nice interior, modern with the lightning - good ambience, but it's a bit crowded when it gets busy with lines. Drinks Specialize in actual floral and tea based drinks, this popular chain from China brings that over to Toronto. There were a lot of choices available and the staff is really nice explaining to it all. I would recommend trying the Premium Jasmine Milk Tea that gives off a very fragrant scene of Jasmine and it's not too sweet at 30%. I would also recommend the Mango Slush - it's literally the Mango Pomelo dessert in a drink format. Good chunks of mango and a creamy base. They're also popular with this Snowy Jasmine tea that has whipped cream on top - very good for IG, but not really to my liking cause it was pretty heavy. Overall pretty good spot, I think their style of focusing floral teas makes them unique and a little healthier to drink!
Saw this place was newly open and we happened to be in the neighborhood, so we thought we'd give it a try! It was packed with people, but it turns out they're all waiting for their drinks, not to order. So I was able to just walk right into the counter and place an order. The store space for customers is extremely small. With all the people standing around waiting, it's hard to figure out if there's a line, and they need to reconsider their speaker. The cashier was using a microphone to speak to me, but because the speakers are up somewhere, the sound isn't directed at me. With all the crowd, I had a very hard time hearing her. And they have masks on which means I can't even try to read her lips. Anyway, the menu is fairly simple and I ordered the jasmine snow frappe drink. I got my order number and you can see a team of 8 people basically churning out drinks. They have dedicated machines to dispense the milk tea and there looked to be a staff at each station. It was very efficient and they were pumping out orders and take out orders very very quick. Given the crowd there, I only had to wait about 5 minutes for my tea to be ready. Since my drink was hot and came with the whipped cream topping, they actually waited for me to get to the counter before adding the fresh whip cream and a sprinkle of some kind of sweet salty crumble. She even asked me if I wanted the lid on it. It was pretty so I snapped a picture first of course. I love that they take the time to do the topping after you're here so it doesn't all melt while you try to make your way over to the counter for pick up. They had a screen up top like at MC Donald's where it shows the order numbers they are working on, and then the ones ready to pick up. So you know where your order is on the list. I liked the coffee stirrer type straw and the mini spork they gave me to enjoy my drink. They were labeled as compostable so I'm happy to see that. They are sturdy too! But the cup sleeves are plastic. It's sturdy plastic so I wonder if it's recyclable, but I'll keep it to reuse in the car whenever I buy a hot drink. The drink was fantastic. Light whip cream with a delicious sweet salty crumble. I really enjoyed eating some of it before the rest melted into my jasmine milk tea. The tea itself was a very strong, pleasant jasmine flavor. I don't love sweet stuff so I went for 30% sugar level. It was perfect!!! Very very very little sweetness, exactly how I like my milk tea. At $8-9 a cup (little more when taxes kick back in), it is definitely quite pricey. I rather grab some beautiful loose leaf and brew at home. But as a treat once in a blue moon, I definitely recommend them. I'd love to try another one if their drinks before taxes kick back in. Maybe I'd go for an iced one next time the weather isn't trying to freeze us.
The premium jasmine milk tea was pretty good. The tea flavour is strong, but not overwhelming. The premium jasmine super matcha tasted like a powdery instant matcha drink. I asked what matcha powder they use, but the employees weren't sure because it's a powder mix from China. Even though the jasmine drink was better, I wouldn't pay $9 for it. I definitely don't think the drinks are worth the price point.
I tried Molly Tea during their grand opening promotion and it was buy one get one free. Although there was a line, it went by super fast. There was someone pre-taking our orders on a menu. When we paid, the drink order was incorrect. We didn't notice until after getting our drinks. We brought it back and they fixed the issue right away. I got both of their best seller drinks - snowy jasmine with whipped cream, and the jasmine super matcha foam. I got 30% sugar and less ice and it was perfect for my preference. What stood out is how fragrant and strong their jasmine tea is. It tasted really good but also makes me question if there are additives in these to make it so strong. I would try their other drinks again in the future!
Molly Tea is hands down one of my favourite bubble tea spots! I love that their drinks have a strong tea flavour and aren't overly sweet. They also offer a great variety of teas, so there's always something new to try. The only downside is that the lines can sometimes be extremely long, but honestly, the drinks are worth the wait. Definitely one of my go-to places whenever I'm craving good milk tea. read more
23 days ago
3 months ago
Commerce gate location Ordered the jasmine green milk tea I love there service, fast and efficient. Love to see on the screen when my order is ready read more
8 months ago
I get the hype around Molly Tea. The Matcha Jasmine Salted Cheese was beautifully balanced. The matcha was smooth, the jasmine tea fragrant, and the salted cheese foam tied everything together without being overpowering. It almost gave a light cheesecake-like finish. The Premium Jasmine Milk Tea was rich and creamy, and you could really taste the quality of the tea. The shop was packed with a line out the door, even in the snow. Honestly, worth the hype. read more
Venue 4/5 Commerce Gate plaza with ample parking. YRT bus stop steps away too. It's a grab and go place so no tables or areas to sit after grabbing drink. Service 4/5 Quite a lot of staff so drinks get made quickly. They also are open late and take a lot of mobile orders so it's usually busy in evenings. Cantonese and Mandarin and English spoken there. Mainly Mandarin however. Food 4/5 For what you get, it's on the pricier side (reflected in the packaging and premium feel of the cup). They seal it before putting lid on so it doesn't spill. Tasted like higher end bubble tea places (where it's actual tea and not powder). But the toppings add to the taste as well (nuts you can add for example). Worth a visit, maybe you will find a favourite there! read more
Tried their Jasmine Matcha Milk Tea and it was really good. The base was jasmine milk tea with matcha milk foam on top, very flavorful with a strong jasmine fragrance. I also wanted to try their Jasmine Apple, but it was always sold out every time I asked. The store is clean, no seating area and is always crowded. read more
I was in the area with a friend on a Sunday and we decided to try this place out. I wish they made this shop a bit bigger with seating available. It was very packed, we had to line up outside to get in to order. I didn't expect there was that many people as there are plenty of other bubble tea shops in the plaza. My friend and I tried their premium jasmine milk tea. I wanted to get the crystal balls as topping but unfortunately they ran out which was definitely disappointing! The drink had a strong jasmine taste, very refreshing. If I was to come back again, I think I would want to try their matcha drinks. read more
6 months ago
This place is always crowded, but do not let the line deter you from getting a drink here because the they work really fast and you will get your drink in no time. I got the premium Jasmine milk tea and it was pretty good. The flavor was strong. It might not be natural, but it's fine. The quality of the milk is good because they use fresh milk. Staff was helpful and friendly. It's a little pricey but I like the flavor, I will be back. read more
I got the premium jasmine milk tea and I do understand the popularity with this franchise. The tea flavour was not too sweet but was strong and florally. We went during a busy time so it was quite the mission to order and wait for the order. Unfortunate that there is no seating here to enjoy the drink. Like what others had said, it is good but also expensive. read more
I've heard a lot of good things about Molly Tea from my friends. Finally I visited Molly Tea and really enjoyed it! The place has a nice, modern vibe, and the staff were super friendly when I ordered. I tried the Premium Jasmine Milk Tea, and it was amazing! The jasmine flavor was fresh and not too sweet, which I loved. It had a nice creaminess that made it super satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors! read more
Was the tea very good? YES. Was it overpriced? YES. It falls in a similar boat to Chicha San Chen in my honest opinion. Infringing on TenRen's pricing territory (~$10 for a tea) and all teas are default size (you can't pick). Also, this place specializes in milk tea so if you're not a milk tea lover don't even bother. Chicha San Chen has arguably even smaller cups for their close to $10 price tag so I would say you might feel like this place is even better bang for your buck compared to Chicha. The recommended sugar level for some of their teas is also 70% (yea you read that right LOL). I was skeptical so I tried out 70% sugar lvl for my cold white campacha milk tea (at the cashier's recommendation) and I was pleasantly surprised that it ACTUALLY wasn't that sweet still and could still taste the tea leaves. I really don't want $10 bbt to be a commonplace thing in Toronto but here we are. My gf and I enjoyed the flavour of the tea though (can't lie about that), hence the solid 4 stars just based on tea quality. read more
There were multiple milk tea joints in the area and this one was bustling, so it must be good! They had the floral tea series (not sure if it's a special release or will be permanent on their menu). I had a hard time deciding and the employee there was so sweet and gave me recommendations. I went with the Gardenia milk tea with 70% sugar and light ice (the recommended sweetness and ice level), and my husband got the premium jasmine milk tea. They were both delicious and so fragrant! You can tell they make the tea fresh and use high quality tea. I can't wait to come back to try other drinks on the menu. read more
Location/Service This place is in the heart of Commerce Gate (yes, another BBT store) - plenty of parking around, tip is to go underground to avoid fighting spots! It's a small place, no seats available - so you buy and go. Very nice interior, modern with the lightning - good ambience, but it's a bit crowded when it gets busy with lines. Drinks Specialize in actual floral and tea based drinks, this popular chain from China brings that over to Toronto. There were a lot of choices available and the staff is really nice explaining to it all. I would recommend trying the Premium Jasmine Milk Tea that gives off a very fragrant scene of Jasmine and it's not too sweet at 30%. I would also recommend the Mango Slush - it's literally the Mango Pomelo dessert in a drink format. Good chunks of mango and a creamy base. They're also popular with this Snowy Jasmine tea that has whipped cream on top - very good for IG, but not really to my liking cause it was pretty heavy. Overall pretty good spot, I think their style of focusing floral teas makes them unique and a little healthier to drink! read more
Saw this place was newly open and we happened to be in the neighborhood, so we thought we'd give it a try! It was packed with people, but it turns out they're all waiting for their drinks, not to order. So I was able to just walk right into the counter and place an order. The store space for customers is extremely small. With all the people standing around waiting, it's hard to figure out if there's a line, and they need to reconsider their speaker. The cashier was using a microphone to speak to me, but because the speakers are up somewhere, the sound isn't directed at me. With all the crowd, I had a very hard time hearing her. And they have masks on which means I can't even try to read her lips. Anyway, the menu is fairly simple and I ordered the jasmine snow frappe drink. I got my order number and you can see a team of 8 people basically churning out drinks. They have dedicated machines to dispense the milk tea and there looked to be a staff at each station. It was very efficient and they were pumping out orders and take out orders very very quick. Given the crowd there, I only had to wait about 5 minutes for my tea to be ready. Since my drink was hot and came with the whipped cream topping, they actually waited for me to get to the counter before adding the fresh whip cream and a sprinkle of some kind of sweet salty crumble. She even asked me if I wanted the lid on it. It was pretty so I snapped a picture first of course. I love that they take the time to do the topping after you're here so it doesn't all melt while you try to make your way over to the counter for pick up. They had a screen up top like at MC Donald's where it shows the order numbers they are working on, and then the ones ready to pick up. So you know where your order is on the list. I liked the coffee stirrer type straw and the mini spork they gave me to enjoy my drink. They were labeled as compostable so I'm happy to see that. They are sturdy too! But the cup sleeves are plastic. It's sturdy plastic so I wonder if it's recyclable, but I'll keep it to reuse in the car whenever I buy a hot drink. The drink was fantastic. Light whip cream with a delicious sweet salty crumble. I really enjoyed eating some of it before the rest melted into my jasmine milk tea. The tea itself was a very strong, pleasant jasmine flavor. I don't love sweet stuff so I went for 30% sugar level. It was perfect!!! Very very very little sweetness, exactly how I like my milk tea. At $8-9 a cup (little more when taxes kick back in), it is definitely quite pricey. I rather grab some beautiful loose leaf and brew at home. But as a treat once in a blue moon, I definitely recommend them. I'd love to try another one if their drinks before taxes kick back in. Maybe I'd go for an iced one next time the weather isn't trying to freeze us. read more
2 years ago
The premium jasmine milk tea was pretty good. The tea flavour is strong, but not overwhelming. The premium jasmine super matcha tasted like a powdery instant matcha drink. I asked what matcha powder they use, but the employees weren't sure because it's a powder mix from China. Even though the jasmine drink was better, I wouldn't pay $9 for it. I definitely don't think the drinks are worth the price point. read more
I tried Molly Tea during their grand opening promotion and it was buy one get one free. Although there was a line, it went by super fast. There was someone pre-taking our orders on a menu. When we paid, the drink order was incorrect. We didn't notice until after getting our drinks. We brought it back and they fixed the issue right away. I got both of their best seller drinks - snowy jasmine with whipped cream, and the jasmine super matcha foam. I got 30% sugar and less ice and it was perfect for my preference. What stood out is how fragrant and strong their jasmine tea is. It tasted really good but also makes me question if there are additives in these to make it so strong. I would try their other drinks again in the future! read more
My friends and I wanted to try out this new bbt place that opened up at Commerce Gate. There was a HUGE LINE and was packed inside. There wasn't really much room inside and it made the waiting experience quite uncomfortable. Wish they had someone to watch the door on how many people should be let in. Every time someone leaves, all the employees have to say a catch phrase all together which I thought was really interesting. Food: - Snowy Jasmine: 4.5/5 stars. It was really yummy!!! The drink itself is not super sweet which is why they don't reco you reduce the sugar a lot. I liked how the whipped cream added an additional hint of sweetness without overly doing it. The tapioca was also really good and chewy. It's not your typical boba though. Super yummy but For the price though, i wouldn't get it again especially with tax. Would reco to try once! read more
2 years ago
I finally got to try Molly tea. Originated from Shenzhen, China; they specialize in jasmine tea drinks. Right at opening there was already a line up. I ordered their premium jasmine milk tea and premium jasmine super matcha (both cold, no ice). Really love that jasmine floral aftertaste it leaves you after you take a sip with their jasmine milk tea. Good quality tea leaves. The super matcha was okay, it was creamy, a bit sweet, but not as good as the jasmine milk tea. I do wish they serve in a bigger cup for the price though, as it is quite expensive. read more
We tried the Premium Jasmine Milk Tea, hot, 50% sugar with crystal boba. You can definitely taste the jasmine tea and the sugar level was perfect for me. The crystal boba was also softer than Chatime's. We also tried the Premium Jasmine Super Matcha, this was served cold with also 50% sugar. This was nothing special, the matcha wasn't strong enough for me. I'd go back for the jasmine milk tea!! read more
Molly tea has recently opened. This is a review for day 2 of opening *disclaimer Molly tea is cute. There is a very small menu with about 4 rotating teas, milk tea only. They have options of whipped or not whipped cream, slush, hot or cold. I ordered the jasmine milk tea. It was good tea flavour. The sugar amount they recommend is at 70%. My second drink, the jasmine milk tea with whipped cream, was made at 50% sugar. Drinking the two, there was not much difference. It's a good tea place if you're looking for simple milk teas to drink. People were super nice. read more
Really enjoy the their drinks. I tried their snowy Jasmine, snowy single steam milk tea, snowy gardenia and the premium matcha. My favorite is actually snowy single stem milk tea. Which is their oolong tea with fresh milk and Jasmine whipped cream. It was very fragrant and strong which I enjoyed. I really liked their whipped cream because it also has a hint of jasmine. I do think they treat their customers nicer if they speak mandarin. I went there during their opening when they had their BOGO. At first I only spoke English to become because my boyfriend doesn't speak Chinese and I felt rushed by them even though there was no one behind us. Then when I asked the staff if our drinks were ready in Chinese, they were so much nicer. I do really enjoy their tea so definitely recommend giving them a try! read more
My new favourite tea shop! I saw a massive lineup on their opening day and couldn't resist joining to understand the hype. They specialize in floral teas which is actually my preferred type of bubble tea as I'm not a fan of fruity or artificial flavours. The tea base and the floral scent really come through in their drinks, and I like that most drinks can be ordered hot. I have tried most of the drinks by now but my favourite is the White Champaca Oolong. I'm not sure what they use to sweeten the drinks but it's not strong so they recommend 70%, though I usually stick to 30%. I haven't tried any toppings yet and I don't think they have tapioca, so their drinks might not be for everyone. read more
1 year ago
Really good tea! Was surprised at the creaminess of the tea and the correct amount of sweetness. I think 70% is the right spot in terms of sweetness. Getting the tea was a bit slow, so services wasn't 5 star but overall was good. The seating indoors left much to be desired but for a quick drink to carry, this is a great spot! read more
After hearing such good reviews of this place, I knew I had to give it a try. We went on a Sunday evening and the place was pretty packed. There were about 2 people in front of us to order, and about 5-6 people waiting for their drinks. The inside is quite small with no area to sit. I got their snowy jasmine, which is their green tea with fresh milk and jasmine whipped cream with pecan. This was the drink that I have been eyeing and it did not disappoint! The tea was so fragrant and smooth, and the whip and pecans elevated the drink. It was $8.75 which is quite steep for just a drink but it's a nice place to try at least once and to treat yourself with. read more
2 years ago
I've been meaning to give this spot a try with so much hype around social media, it'd be a nice little treat. Nestled in the inner part of Commerce Gate sits a smaller but vibrant "Molly Tea" store. With its signature pink and black palette and bright lights, it is definitely something you can miss. The store itself was in the smaller end with no tables to sit at so it was positioned more for takeout. There were menus all around and a busy kitchen in the back with around 8-10 workers making drinks, taking orders or cleaning. The service was very good and they were actually quite quick with all the orders even though there was a lineup. Each of the employees are given a headset that helps with ordering but it's turned up a bit too high so I had a hard time hearing it.. actually caused my ears to hurt. Other than that, service was great. Now on to the tea, I got the premium Jasmine milk tea with the recommended sugar and ice levels. Premium Jasmine Milk Tea (9/10) - This was an interesting one for me. Im typically more of a fruit tea guy but something about the Jasmine really hit it out the park for me. Fragrant and floral notes with a hit of creaminess really puts everything together. It wasn't too sweet or too strong with an after taste that left me wanting more. Only knock on this was that it was on the pricier side of things especially once the GST/HST comes back. All in all, it was a really solid first time and I'm excited to go back and try some of the other offerings. I would say it's nice for once in a while but won't be my go to. read more
This plaza has ANOTHER bubble tea addition they probably have 15 bbt shops at this point LOL. The viral Molly Tea from China is known for their premium fragrant teas, and the snow topped ones have a mountain of whip on top. Each drink is around $7.50 which is a bit steep for tea but it is very fragrant! I do wish it was cheaper though read more
1 year ago
On the journey of trying all their drinks! Jasmine milk tea is the best! Gardenia milk tea comes second with mango pomelo coming in next! Unfortunately, premium matcha has very very subtle matcha flavour and the white champagca tastes like perfume..? Nonetheless, can wait to try the other drinks! read more
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