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    Shing Tea 79

    4.4 (29 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Francis S.

    Honestly pleasantly surprised. There's a lot of competition here in Philly Chinatown with plenty of big names, but this place did not disappoint. The tea flavor was strong, just the way I like it. You can tell it's actual tea, not just some powdered mix, which I really appreciate. It's a small, quaint spot with a couple of seats, making it feel like an unexpected quiet place for a first date. They also have rice balls if you want a small snack, which are pretty good. I'd say their main competition is probably Kung Fu Tea down the street, which also has rice balls. I can confidently say this place is better. Unlike Kung Fu Tea, they didn't tell me multiple times that things were out. Service is a little slow, probably because there aren't many staff, but it's understandable given the care they put into making real tea. It's unassuming but worth popping by.

    Surge C.

    A basic boba shop with subpar drinks. Service is 10/10, but drinks are overly sweetened even when asking for adjustments. If you need a boba fix near Reading, I would still recommend coming here. The ambiance is great and the staff are really nice. I think their milk teas may be better based on what patrons after us were ordering. Their tea without milk is not pleasant so skip this!

    Oolong milk tea
    Diana C.

    The boba was pretty perfect! The milk tea was good. This spot is similar to most others in the area where you order on the screen and the staff makes and puts out the order. The shop is super tiny with more of a to go vibe but it was fun and bright. The staff were bubbly and offered to answer any questions. Was a little on the sweeter side but I would come back for the boba.

    Janet C.

    Came to try their fruit tea as I have been on the hunt for a replacement for one of my favorite Taiwanese tea spots in NJ...not quite as good as that spot in New Brunswick for fruit teas but this place is pretty good. I tried the tropical punch, which comes with tea jelly. It was light and refreshing. It did seem rather overpriced but it seems like most boba spots around here are now similar - definitely higher in price than outside the city, which is not surprising. Service was fine. The interior of the shop is small but cute. Will be back to try some of their other options like the rose tea

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    Kimberly W.

    When I entered, there was nobody inside, but it was very clean and cozy. I loved the Sanrio pink Christmas tree that they had. It had pink my melody, Kurumi, and hello Kitty plushies on them. Very cute. The staff was very kind and fast to greet us. They were very welcoming and made our drink and took our order very quickly. The drink was pretty standard, Grapefruit lemon - okay, no grapefruit flavor , which came with some jelly. But was no grapefruit flavors. I usually get grapefruit so I can get a hint of tanginess after eating. But there was no tanginess in the drink.

    Lychee Green Tea
    Michelle H.

    Shing Tea 79 is a simple but delicious boba shop! I went to their Chinatown location and the interior was very minimalistic and clean with some strong neon signage displayed on the walls. While there are some seats and table available, it is very limited and small. The cashier was pretty helpful and friendly as well, with service being quick or as standard as it can be in a boba shop. I got the Lychee Green Tea with Lychee Popping Boba. I ordered it with less sugar and regular ice. The drink was really light and refreshing! I know that they are known for their Mung Bean Milk Tea, but I opted to go for my typical fruit tea flavor. Next time, I will get their Mung Bean Milk Tea to see what the hype is all about!

    Peach oolong tea & Vietnamese coffee
    Amelia C.

    I enjoyed my Vietnamese coffee. Tasted like a traditional Viet coffee. It does not have a thick consistency like some places make it. There are a couple of seats and small tables inside to sit. The store is clean and staff are friendly.

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    Mei Qin Z.

    Shing Tea 79 is a small bubble tea shop in Philadelphia, PA. They have two locations: one on North 10th Street, in the heart of Chinatown, and the other on Cecil B. Moore Ave, near Temple University. My partner and I went to the one in Chinatown. The shop was cute and vibey, with vibrant floral garlands and bright neon signs. The staff were warm and friendly and so knowledgeable about their menu! * Mung Bean Drink 綠豆飲 $5.75 I came here just for this and it was positively delectable, made with green mung bean, milk, coconut cream, pandan, and green tea. The drink's pre-made so sugar's non-adjustable. It's slightly grainy and on the sweeter side, but so so delicious. * 3Q Milk Tea 奶茶三兄弟 $5.75 I love 3Q Milk Tea, but my partner's not a fan of toppings, so I was honestly surprised when he ordered this. I took a sip and the bubbles had to be the highlight-- so fresh and chewy!

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    Mandy S.

    I was super excited to try this new boba spot in Chinatown. Found out they had buy one get one free on their grand opening day so decided to come in to give it a try. It's a small shop. They have 2 tables for you to sit down and counter seating for you to sit down and enjoy your drink. The workers were all really friendly. I got their Grape with Milk Cap with 70% sugar and less ice. It came out to $6.75. It comes with clear boba, aloe, and tea jelly. It's a decent fruity grape flavored drink. There's a lot of different textures going on in the drink and they use a green tea base. Their green tea has a strong tea flavor. The cheese foam on top adds a nice creamy touch on top. Personally, there is too much toppings for me to enjoy the drink and I've had better grape teas. Not my favorite grape tea but it's decent. 70% sweetness was the perfect sweetness for me. Not too sweet while I can still taste a bit of the bitterness from the tea. If you get this drink, make sure to ask for a straw or else you wouldn't be able to get the toppings out. Towards the end of the drink I had a bunch of toppings leftover. It was not a well balanced drink. My husband got their Large Fresh Milk Bubble Tea with Oolong tea, 70% sugar, and less ice. This was disappointing. The drink tasted very watered down. There was no oolong tea flavor that I could detect and the boba were too hard. I wouldn't get this drink again.

    Medium wintermelon
    Aliya M.

    Liked the boba here. It was a good Wintermelon milk tea! Everyone is sweet and the shop is the perfect size. Very clean!

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    Mikey T.

    The mung bean milk tea will change your life !! The staff was very friendly and informative.

    Tropical punch and brown sugar milk tea
    Kendra N.

    I came here looking for good quality tea and this spot made me happy. If you are from the West coast I would say the sweetness base level is comparable to Sharetea. It is very sweet but it is indeed tasty. I got the tropical punch and my friend got the brown sugar milk tea. We both got 100% sugar and I believe it would've been perfect at 50% sugar. The staff were friendly and patient. This is a pleasant spot and I recommend it!

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    11 months ago

    I've tried three different fruit tea drinks here and none have disappointed. Service is great and staff is very friendly.

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    2 years ago

    Sooo good, just the right amount of sweet. I recommend the Mung Bean Tea!! Will be back for sure

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    This place is soo good I usually get their mung bean drink. The staff there are nice and quick with the drinks.

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    2 years ago

    Everyone was super nice and welcoming! Definitely recommend the milk teas to try. It is a place that is up and coming.

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    Sleeper hit at BB Tea House. I did not expect to like it this much…read more Ordered a dragon fruit bubble tea and their house banh mi. The drink was refreshing and fruity with a natural tartness from the dragon fruit. Not overly sweet even though I forgot to ask for less sugar. Their 100 percent sugar tastes more like 75 percent, which I actually liked since I usually go for 50. The boba had a nice chew and was not overly sweet either. The banh mi was really solid. Crispy toasted bread on the outside, soft inside, with a good balance of savory meat, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. Bright, tangy, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Went around 1:30 so technically past lunch, but it was still busy. There was a bit of a line and people kept crowding or cutting, but the staff were working fast and getting orders out efficiently. They also have a small front area with grab and go items like bottled drinks, spring rolls, and other snacks. There is even a heated case with fried items by the register. Did not try those this time but definitely will next visit. Seating is limited, more of a quick stop spot, but perfect for a casual bite. Overall really good. Great flavors, good portions, and faster service than expected for how busy it gets. Definitely coming back.

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