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    Ocha Bubble Tea - Windsor Heights

    4.5 (57 reviews)
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    Bingsu - Thai Tea with condensed milk.
    Jekeia C.

    I wanted to try something new for dessert so I looked up places in the area and found this one. I tried the thai tea flavored Bingsu with lychee jellies and condensed milk. There are so many topping options to choose from I will have to try a new one each time I'm there. It was good, with just the right amount of sweetness. It took about 5-6 minutes for them to make. Inside is nice and with limited seating, I took mine to go. It was definitely nice and quiet inside when I went as well. If you're in the area stop by and try it. Let me know what you think!

    Todd B.

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 5* 11/12/2023 This place was brought to my attention as a result of a Yelp event and I enjoyed my stop. Full disclosure...I did receive a complimentary dessert and drink as a part of the event. I am a dessert and sweets lover, so looked forward to trying a Thai Dessert and flavored tea at a new restaurant. The atmosphere is quite basic, in a strip mall in front of Sam's Club, with concrete floors and minimal tables, chairs and wall decor (see pictures). However, a great new stop for a variety of teas and Thai desserts - if you like lighter versions of desserts, you owe it to yourself to give this place a try. The food and service were outstanding. I needed some help in understanding the options and completing my order, but the kind lady at the register was very helpful in stepping me through the process. The Mango flavored Jasmine Green Tea (see picture) was delivered almost immediately and tasted great - definite mango flavor and sweet, but not overly sugary. While the Pang Ping (see picture) took a little longer than I would have expected to prepare, it was delivered to my table while it was warm and delicious. Think of it as a thick piece of Thai sweet bread that is lightly toasted, with your chosen flavors on the outside. I found it to be quite light, yet with just the right amount of sweetness to qualify as a great dessert. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

    Left: lavender Milk Tea  Right: Hokkaido Milk Tea bear bottle
    Rosie N.

    I've been going to Ocha since they first opened in Windsor Heights and it's always been super good! It's a cute c minimal cafe with limited seating but it's a great place to grab a quick drink and snack. I got their season special: Pumpkin Spice Brûlée, it had all the flavors of a pumpkin spice latte but I wish there was some more of the brûlée part. They didn't have the toasted top or Carmel taste I was hoping for. But it was still good. We also got the Brown Sugar Bubble tea, it's a classic and never fails. Sweet, Carmel, brown sugar molasses taste with a thick creamy oat milk. The new item desserts that we got where the Croffels on a stick! I got the strawberries on a lid and the other was the Strawberry chocolate. Highly highly recommend the croffels! It's crispy buttery croissant that's pressed in a waffle so you have the crispy grooves to capture the cream and chocolate! Perfection! The cream on the strawberries on a cloud is semi thick, not like buttercream or light like whipped cream, it was a nice fluffy balance of both. And the chocolate on the other is hazelnut Nutella. Both were so good! Would definitely come here again!

    strawberry on the cloud (left) and strawberry deviled (right)
    Karena H.

    the servers were so nice and I can't get enough of their strawberry green tea! It's sweet and tangy, but not too much, just right. The croffles are ABSOLUTELY to die for they are sooo chewy, takes 10 min to make but sooo worth! Def will going back again!

    Strawberry in a cloud chaffle
    Katlyn M.

    Went here for the first time for a Yelp event and I am so glad! My boyfriend and I got the jasmine green milk tea and I got hokkaido milk tea at 25% sweet. Both were just the right amount of sweetness and so creamy. Love that the hokkaido comes with a nondairy cream. The boba were perfectly soft and chewy. For dessert my boyfriend got strawberry on a cloud chaffle and it was super fresh from the iron and delicious. I got a taro shaved ice and let me tell you this was an absolute win. I got mini mochi and popping mango for toppers and I enjoyed every chewy bite. Will definitely be back for that on warm days or when I need a little icy pick-me-up.

    Strawberry on a Cloud Croffle
    Tim H.

    When we arrived, we were greeted by someone behind the counter. Once we checked in for the Yelp Event, we spent quite a bit of time looking over the menu. My partner was very excited to see that shaved ice was on the menu and she knew she had to get that! I ordered the jasmine green milk tea with brown sugar Boba and the Strawberry on a Cloud Croffle. The Boba itself was fresh and the tea was perfect, not too sweet! I did order it less sweet on purpose so I do recommend doing that! The Croffle was the perfect crispy yet chewy pastry with a lovely flavor profile and the whipped topping and strawberries were excellent. The Taro Shaved Ice was delicious and worth the wait for it to be made! We topped it with Mango boba and baby mochi balls and oh my goooosh. We will be coming back specifically for these shaved ice desserts. My only critique would be the lack of available seating BUT that may not be an issue most days as people take it to go frequently. The decor was minimal but it was clean and cozy for us!

    Mango/kiwi slushy with mango jellies and mango/passion fruit slushy with mango jellies.
    Laura C.

    Great for any day, season and time. Delicious boba and desert place. My husband and I tried this a couple weeks ago. We both definitely loved it. I got a mango/ passion fruit slushy with mango jellies and he got a mango/kiwi slushy with mango jellies. Both were delicious, refreshing and just plain satisfying. I then went the next day after my nail appointment at trust nails for a almond brown sugar milk tea with coffee jellies. That was just the perfect mid day pick me up for this pregnant lady. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try for the first time because they have more than just bubble tea here. Which is nice to see and easy to recommend to everyone. Will be stopping by more and bringing friends/family to try as well.

    Jasmine tea with rose flavor and rose bubbles
    Christina W.

    Ocha Bubble Tea is terrific!! New boba business had a soft opening this weekend...and it was a HIT!!!! Heard from the owner that the lines were so long that they blocked the front of every shop in the plaza. WOW!! And rightfully so! It was DEE-LISH. Fantastic boba edition to the Windsor Heights and Des Moines community. Ocha [òh-chá] means tea in Japanese. During COVID19 review: Great pandemic protocol. I was pleasantly surprised how they allowed 5 patrons at a time in the shop. Social distancing was very important here. 3 Employees in shop. All masked. All patrons at the time of visiting were masked. Even children. Hand sanitizer was visible at pay counter. Payment system uses a touch screen. Service was very nice. Quick for milk tea and regular tea service. Bingsu Korean shaved ice took a while to make. Boba was made very nicely! I love how soft they make it. Awesome options! I appreciate how there are plant based/vegan milk options!!!! My little girls didn't want tea and were excited for the shaved ice. We ordered 1 large fruit tea, 1 lemon slush, 1 bingsu Korean shaved ice. Total was $20.xx $1.00 Upcharge for large size cup with boba in fruit tea. $0.50 Upcharge for boba or other toppings. Overall it was a pleasant visit. Family friendly. Will be back soon and highly recommend! Even as they are new to the block, I think they did a wonderful job this weekend opening! Check out their Facebook for updates on a GRAND opening.

    Strawberry cloud croffle
    Natalie K.

    15/10! It was very busy here for a Sunday afternoon and the staff was extremely friendly and communicative. Their menu has soo many options to choose from and dairy free options! We got mills teas and croffles. All of which were very good! I was pleased to hear that the owner also owns my favorite Thai place, eat Thai, Thai eatery the area don't have much seating but it's very bright and open. I'd definitely recommend!

    Strawberry deviled
    Maarij A.

    Dessert sweet but not over done. Boba tea was mid. Something about the flavor seemed a little bit off. I would still go again.

    menu area
    Lesly J.

    honestly it was super good, definitely recommend getting the croffle, i got a strawberry croffle and banana nutella croffle. Both amazing , Also had the "lady in pink" drink and a mango green tea. The service was great did take a little while but there's chairs to sit so no problems. :)

    Milk tea with honey boba
    Katelyn J.

    I love boba tea, and I've been hard pressed to find one in the area I like. Ocha has me coming back, and their flavors are pretty average. I usually end up going when they only seem to have one worker and a line so it's not quick, but I get my boba tea fix!

    Danielle S.

    So I am here on the daily, its right next to my work, its straight up addicting, every fruit favor is wonderful, the assortment of toppings you can't ask for anything better!

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    Love their croffles and mango smoothie!! The croffles do take a few extra minutes to make though since they are made fresh!

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    Tidy little shop with quick and friendly service and the black milk tea with the honey boba is fantastic. Yum!

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    OBSESSED WITH OCHA the only place I will go for boba now!! The flavors are immaculate

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    Small cozy little shop. They don't have as much variety, but definitely still hits your Boba craving. Worth a try if you're in the area.

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