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    Pop Bubble Tea

    4.3 (28 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Violet E.

    As someone who is Asian and really loves boba, I'd have to say my drink at Pop Bubble Tea was mediocre. I ordered a black milk tea with boba with half sugar and less ice. The workers behind the register were really sweet and gave me a free sticker; they also told me a little about the shop. However, the service couldn't make up for the unauthentic taste and too-sweet-drink. I'm not sure I'd come back here since I prefer authentic boba, but I will admit that it quelled the boba cravings while I was in the mountains for a week.

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    Cyndi K.

    Located in the Merrimon Square plaza, Pop Bubble Tea also shares space with The Hop Ice Cream Shop - so it's a great place to meet your sweet cravings. I was greeted by 2 friendly ladies working behind the counter. I ordered a mango fruit tea with black tea. Normally, I would have taken it with green or jasmine tea; the black tea was very good too! The also offer packaged asian snacks and adorable kawaii gifts. A very cute and chill place to enjoy boba. Looking forward to more visits.

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    Shelby D.

    Nice people! Answered my questions and made some recommendations :) the Tiger Stripe was good and I'm eager to try other things here

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    Sophia N.

    So glad this store opened up because the other boba options in Asheville are questionable. The milk tea was not too sweet at 50% sugar and you can tell that the tea is actually brewed and not made from powder. The tapioca pearls could be a little chewier but I am looking forward to trying the other toppings!

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    Samara B.

    So cute!! Really tasty drink and they had so many special drinks that all seemed super good. The employees were so nice as well. I can't get over how cute the decor was and the mascot was adorable. I got the purple dragon with dairy milk.

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    P D.

    I love this place there boba is amazing I recommend rainbow otter it is amazing the service is great there pretty fast with there boba.

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    Nobel C.

    The boba tea here brings me back to roaming in Taiwan grabbing drinks on a hot day. I am elated that Eva brought the authentic taste of Taiwan here! Highly recommended!

    Matcha boba tea w/tapioca pearls

    For the price paid, I my only critique is I really really wish there were more matcha in it. The local honey I added is carrying the flavor alone

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    Cute place in a pretty convenient spot. Boba is nice and they offer punch cards too. Overall nice place to get quick boba!

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    11 months ago

    I love the boba it's so delicious everyone should try it. The service is amazing.the ambiance is great.

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    Super nice staff. The tapioca was really good. The milk tea itself was decent, and I liked the ability to choose what kind of milk I wanted.

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    I love Bubble Rea and this is such a fun way to try many different types. I keep returning again and again.

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    Matcha - oat milk tea with the brown sugar tapioca pearls was insanely good.

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