They have the best rose milk tea that actually comes with rose petals. This boba shop does not get overly crowded. There's always been one other party when I've gone. Located in a large shopping complex with plenty of parking. read more

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We used to love this place until the lady and young man kind of took over. Price went up, drinks are mehhh. Last time we were there My kids wanted to pay for their drinks with cash and she made it seem like it was such a hassle. They rarely smile or say thank you and whoever that lady is up front will side eye you real quick. I'll take my business to share tea where the drinks and boba taste much better. read more

Ordered their house milk tea (with boba) and added additional toppings. The prices was a bit more appropriate after I realized it already comes with boba by default. The drink did felt a bit watered down though despite ordering no sugar and no ice. Maybe I'm weird like that but I like having a more noticable tea flavor. I like how convenient* the kiosks are for ordering but I'm noticing every boba shops always have this service fee, or some other surcharge, for using the kiosks. Would be nice if that's disclosed upfront... I haven't ordered at the front before but I'd hope no additional fees would be included for that. read more

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Your drink will not be served with a smile, also their basic house milk tea is watered down and not worth the money. Will not be going back, he name doesn't life up to the actual quality read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the color of the matcha. They hand whisk the matcha lattes which is nice. The only complaint I have is the matcha to milk ratio, theres little matcha taste. I would maybe suggest offering extra matcha option or different cup sizing so the milk to matcha ratio is good. I enjoyed their strawberry puree and boba a lot. I would come back to try their other tea drinks. read more

Qualitea - Matcha Blossom - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

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Craving boba and saw this spot that was fairly new with great reviews. Came to give it a try and went with the standard milk tea with boba. The boba was a great texture and the milk tea wasn't too sweet. Interior of the place is very updated and modern, looks better than most boba spots. There is a tablet to order from near the door or you can order at the register. Employees are nice and work quickly! Will definitely come back and try different drinks next time! read more

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Lovely boba/tea spot. The 2 behind the counter were very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. I went with the create your own tea and he made sure u e joyed the favor before I left the store. He promised to remake it if it wasn't what I had in mind. How sweet!!! The drink was amazing btw. Didn't require any changes! Will definitely be back for another drink soon!! read more

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My husband and I discovered a great tea spot! My husband and I were driving through the area and decided to randomly stop at a boba shop with an interesting name. I tried their jasmine milk tea with boba, and it was delicious. The drink was not watered down at all; you could really taste the jasmine flavor. I opted for 70% sweetness, which turned out to be the perfect amount for me. The boba was solid--nice and chewy, not old or hard. Overall, I thought this place was really good! read more

Qualitea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

Oh my I love me some milk tea. After my event and eating some great quesabirria, I was looking for some milk tea with boba. The establishment was small but cute. Bright lights, easy to navigate the menu (on the left) and even some specials advertised by the cashier. Service was great and quick. I was greeted and served immediately. I decided for Thai tea with boba. I think it was a good drink. I didn't adjust the sweetness which can go one way or another with Thai tea. But thankfully the drink wasn't too sweet! Boba wasn't old. It wasn't too chewy. 5/5 read more

I happened to walk past this place in passing and decided to give it a try. I ordered from the kiosk, menu was very simple and not too complex (clear and straightforward). I ordered the Passion cooler at 70% sweetness and it was refreshing and perfect. My boyfriend ordered the Pink sparkles and wasn't a big fan (felt it was a little too minty and bubbly) if that's your cup of tea then I'm sure you will like it lol read more

Qualitea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

I like this place!! I've been here a few times now (there are SO MANY boba spots to choose from in Pinole now!), but this location is nice and easy, especially if you're nearby doing your grocery shopping. Quite a decent list of drinks to choose from, or you can create your own. It's never busy, so drinks are usually made pretty quickly. read more

Wanted to try a different spot from the usuals around the area (sharetea/teaspoon) and was highly disappointed. Having had boba drinks from an array of different places I wasn't expecting too highly, but as I drank my drinks each so had me questioning what I'm drinking. Got an avocado smoothie with aloe, I felt like I was drinking plain whole milk with added sugar to it. Did not taste any avocado at all whatsoever and was very watery already, not very blended. Also got a mango matcha, again, also not much flavor to that one either. read more

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Nice staff! The cashier broke down the menu for me and my kids! The kids and wife really enjoyed the boba and egg puffs. Will definitely be revisiting. read more

Nice new boba spot, got the matcha blossom cuz of the house-made strawberry purée. Service was friendly and prompt. Small spot, not sure if it's much of a sit-down type of spot though there are a few on the wall. Thought it was pretty cool to see the fresh taro! read more

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I really like this place. I've only had a few of their drinks-- the green thai tea, honeydew milk tea with creama, and the matcha mango were all delicious. You can adjust the sugar and ice to preference. The teas actually taste good and the fruit infusions don't taste artificial or overly syrupy. I don't care for boba as a topping but they have a good variety of toppings AND a nice variety of drink options (and customizable drinks) that make this place exciting. Arguably the one of the best milk tea shops to open in the area that isn't a chain in terms of flavor/quality. Parking is plentiful, it's right by Planet Fitness and Big 5 as well as a handful of other businesses in a quiet corner of the shopping center. Their customer service needs work. Last time I went in the guy at the register was friendly and offered suggestions. Another time i walked in, gone up to the register and was met with an expectant stare and awkward silence, not even so much as a "hello" or "how can I help you" I saw multiple employees with this demeanor with other customers so I know it wasn't just me.... Ambiance also needs improvement. Maybe add softer lighting and music to make the vibe more pleasant. The bright white/blueish overhead lights and silence was off-putting and made half the store feel like a liminal space. I think this place is new so it has room to improve, but I will definitely be back and highly recommend! read more

Had an ordering mishap through T-Pass and they were super accommodating and understanding. Plus the drinks taste amazing as usual. Best boba in town. read more

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This is based on an Uber Eats pick up order. I ordered the Creme Brulee Milk tea and it was 4/5 for me. I was expecting a creme brûlée crunchy topping but the online description says "thin layer of caramelized sugar" so I can't complain. I forgot to order boba in it ‍ but I would for sure return back and try more! read more

Qualitea - Creme Brulee Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

I was in the area and wanted to come try this place since I had never before. There was parking right outside and it's located in the back of a strip mall/plaza. I walked in and the cashier greeted me immediately. I saw a photo of green Thai milk tea and was excited to order it. It's something harder to find across all boba shops. I adjusted the ice level to 25% and sugar to 25% as well. The total was $6.75. The order came out pretty fast. The inside is clean but not much in terms of taking photos like backdrops or anything. The Thai green tea was not what I expected. I didn't taste any tea, or the condensed milk. It tasted like water with some slight cream in it. I would not order it again. I was confused when I drank it. It didn't resemble a Thai tea at all!! read more

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Located in the Lucky's & Big 5 plaza in Pinole, Qualitea truly lives up to its name. I am very picky on boba because I like strong tea forward, not too sweet, and not too milky. Qualitea hits all of this! I got the Golden Oolong and the Strawberry Matcha both at 50% sweetness and it was perfect for me. Pearls were cooked to perfection which is very crucial. Came in 5 mins before closing and even so service was fast and friendly. The inside is very clean but no tables or anything so this isn't a chilling spot just grab your drinks and go. I think out of all the boba in the area popping up in Pinole, this one is the best tea forward quality option. read more

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Great customer service and most definitely high quality drinks. If you're used to boba drinks from the more popular chains, they you need to raise your standards and order Qualitea whenever possible. All the ingredients are fresh and refreshing. My go-to is the virgin lychee mojito, light ice. Sometimes I add crystal boba or lychee popping boba. Never found this drink anywhere else. The blended drinks are all very good, and they literally scrape the blender and lid to make sure you get every drop in your cup. I love that they try to minimize wasting product. They have a convenient online ordering system if you have the Clover app. If you set up a profile, you can earn points for a free drink. Don't sleep on this small boba shop in the Planet Fitness shopping center. It's definitely the best one in our area! read more

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I think this is my new favorite local Boba shop. Scott was the Boba barista who hooked me up with a wonderful lime and lychee Mojito sparkler. My whole family prefers this shop over more convenient stores because the tea is so fresh and the drinks have a fresh, non-artificial taste to them. Definitely give this place a try if you're craving some wonderful Boba drinks. read more

Best Thai tea in the area and I don't use my words lightly. Excellent service and big boss will remember your order if you go often enough. Limited seating read more

Qualitea - Best Thai tea in the area and I don't use my words lightly. Excellent service and big boss will remember your order if you go often enough. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

I never knew that place existed in Fitzgerald. I knew about Teaspoon opening up in neat PetSmart. I was inform that this had been open for over six months. I tried Qualitea and I was not disappointed on my drink. The service was good. I was given time to figure out what to order and I tried the Deluxe Punch which was very good compare to the drink that I had at Sharetea. The inside of Qualitea is small but it is worth ordering a drink. You can create your own drink instead of the ones listed. It is suggested to look carefully before making an order. read more

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QualiTea is consistently the best boba shop in Pinole! The staff are always so welcoming and ready to answer any questions you might have. I always switch between the Mango Matcha and Matcha Strawberry with boba. It's so good and such a treat every time. The inside is very clean, with a few options for sit indoors. Parking is fairly easy too as the shop is located on the less busier side of the lot. I'm already planning my next trip in this week! read more

Finally made sometime to come in and try their drinks! Ofc I had to try their Rose Petal because any rose milk tea is my all time favorite to try at all boba stores! I like how you can taste the Rose and green tea infused together and I got 50% sweetness and less ice. I recommended to try! Avocado smoothie is just right too! We added bobain it! The service was absolutely friendly and helpful! *to me having rose petals in the drink is a plus. This shows that they don't use powder which I'm not a big fan of but that is just me. I would go back soon to try their whole menu! read more

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Came in on sunday evening. Ordered a passionfruit tea. Kinda exactly what i expected--Not bad, not great, but good. Pretty on par with everywhere else I've ordered a passionfruit tea. Nothing really stands out, but that's perfectly fine. Prices are pretty average and service is pretty good. Environment is a bit sterile, but nit necessarily a bad thing. read more

I was visiting my friend in the area to eat some Dim Sum, and after our meal, he told me about a boba shop near his place that he wanted to try. Always eager to check out new places, we decided to give this a shot. Deluxe Punch: Visually, it looked very appealing, so I had to give this one a try. It was quite a fruity drink, seeing all the various fruits they included. From my guess, I had strawberries, watermelon, passion fruit, grape fruit and I think lime. I added strawberry hearts to give it texture. Overall, the drink was alright. Not enough tea, since the addition of the hearts plus the fruits and ice did take quite a bit of volume. Still, the green tea was not too overpowered by all the fruits and still enjoyable. Maybe I will come back here again to try something different, especially since I did see Earl Grey on the menu. read more

Qualitea - Deluxe Punch, House Boba Tea (With Boba) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

I finally got to try this place. We door dashed our drinks and everything came out as we ordered. They have caffeine free options. And don't charge extra for other milk options. I appreciate that. I ordered a rose oatmilk jasmine tea with crystal boba. It was delicious. I could taste the rose and the jasmine tea. It was a very nice combination and the crystal boba had a nice bit to it. Overall, quite happy with my choice. I look forward to trying other things on their menu. read more

Qualitea - Rose Oatmilk Tea with crystal boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

Cute little place. I found this place on Yelp and needed to try it out. It is in a big shopping center and a little hidden, it's on the side where the Dollar Tree store is. I had a Thai team with boba and I must say that this is my best boba I've ever had. The boba was soft and tasted fresh! The place is small, with some seating but service was quick. read more

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This Qualitea location is in the Pinole Vista Shopping Center, a seemingly busy plaza. Parking may be hit or miss, depending on when you visit. I have been to their SF location as well and do not remembered much about their drinks, so my expectations were not too high. Ordering is through the kiosk or at the front counter with an employee. Service was good - the owner (I presume) was very friendly and welcoming, and he makes sure all of his customers enjoys their drinks, as he offers to remake your drinks. He was also training a new employee at the time, which I honestly did not mind, but he was apologetic towards me, as well as patient towards her. I was setting up for a few quick and simple photos, and he even offered to help me with my photos, but I politely declined because I had my tripod. I noticed he tries to converse with all his customers - he gives drink recommendations and makes sure they are taken care of as well, which is definitely good customer service. I ordered my go to drink - a jasmine milk tea with boba. I ordered my milk tea with 70% sweetness, which I felt was good level of sweetness that was not too overly sweet. Their milk tea has a more stronger tea taste than creaminess to it with a slight bitter aftertaste to it, which I do not prefer. I thought the milk tea itself was decent, but the boba was on the more meltier / softer side. I feel like my milk tea was 3 / 3.5 stars, but overall 4 stars because of the good service, but if I am in the area again and do come back, I would probably try one of their specialty drinks that they are known for instead. read more

Got the Genmaicha Green Tea with no creamer and lychee flavor add on and it tasted amazing with the green tea flavor really shining out. Also had the Golden Oolong tea with creamer and that was nice but I think their tea base is really solid in terms of the smell, and flavor. No toppings were had as I wanted to enjoy the drink as is but their boba is good. Qualitea is a great little shop. Come check them out if you're in the area. read more

This place has an Amazing team, great service and delicious drinks. Check out the waffles, too.

Super friendly and helpful staff. Been coming here for a while and always love stopping by. Their drinks are always so good. Love the boba!!

I ordered rose petals boba tea was so good. Staff was so nice and service was great. Ambiance was nice. Will be back soon

We found out that Pinole has a new Boba Tea house so we decided to try them. The place is very clean and the service was excellent. The person behind the counter was very nice and introduced us to their jobs and drinks. She recommended a few and I decided to have their Passion Cooler. It has premium jasmine green tea with kumquat juice, passion fruit juice, lemon, lime, and mint. The drink was prepared with fresh ingredients and you'll notice slices of fresh lime, lemon, and mint. The taste is very refreshing and you'll taste the fresh squeezed juice. You'll also taste the jasmine green tea which was perfectly mixed with the other slices of lemon and lime. I enjoyed this drink and was glad to try it. When I come back, I'll try the other boba drinks on their menu. read more

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Really cute place that opened up near the Big 5 in pinole! I just visited this place earlier today and can say it was such a fun place to be at, SUPER CUTE c: place is small inside but i would say really nice for dropping by or just hanging out with a person or two. The service is really good, though it was a bit busy when i went, they were super on top of getting drinks out! The staff is so sweet and always happy making and serving out drinks. I got the rose milk tea both hot and cold. It seemed like the drinks were pretty good but the sweetness level adjustments are a bit off? The regular sweetness is definitely too sweet but the 70% is not sweet enough. However, i don't think the sweetness levels take away from the experience still really great drinks and i hope to visit more often (: read more

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I love their matcha blossom and passion cooler, but I wish the drinks were consistent. I ordered a matcha blossom and a house boba milk tea. The matcha blossom was sour and I asked for 70% sweetness, yet there was no sweetness at all. The drink wasn't good and I barely drank it. The house boba milk tea was even worse. I saw the worker make it and it looked like he was only adding black tea. He poured the tea into the cup and the other worker added oat milk to it. Usually, the milk and tea is shaken together then poured into the cup. I'm not sure if they made it wrong and knew about it and still served it to us. It wasn't my drink so I didn't want to drink it there.. but I had a feeling it wouldn't taste good. On top of that, the color was unappetizing like a light brown color instead of a milk tea color. The odd thing was there was also a milk tea that looks like it was made properly left in the shaker, but wasn't given to us. Anyways, I'm not sure if they were training someone new, but it's a bummer that their name is Qualitea and their motto is "quality matters" yet that wasn't showcased in my recent visit. What bothers me most is the worker who poured the oat milk is usually working there and I have a feeling she knew the drink was made wrong yet still served it. It makes me question if I should continue coming back or ordering on DoorDash because I would order quite often. The drinks are expensive so it's a bummer when it's not up to par. read more

This place is tucked away in a shopping center corner, but definitely a hidden gem (for those who aren't local). I'm pretty sure this is a well-known boba shop in town, but as someone who was just visiting, I was pleased. I got the Lychee green tea with boba 50% sweet, and it was refreshing and fruity for a hot day. The spot is small, but I assume most people take their drinks Togo. The drink was average priced, and above average tasting! read more

Qualitea - Lychee green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California

I have 2 boba places in The Bay that I stand by and this is one of them. 1st place to be exact. Not only is the Thai Tea delicious, so is the boba. Consistently. I make my own refresher with leche jelly which is also good. I appreciate the staff, who are friendly and the makers of the delicious drinks! read more

I'm so glad another great boba spot opened up in the neighborhood! They have a great boba selection of milk teas, green tea, and slushes! So far I've been loving their strawberry matcha, lavender, and rose milk tea. When I walked in for my first time, the girl at the cash register was friendly and helpful with suggestions while I was being indecisive. The decor is minimal but clean, lots of parking which is a plus. Will definitely be back soon! read more

Qualitea - Strawberry Matcha Blossom and Lavender Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pinole, California