Had dinner nearby and went to Tastea afterwards for dessert. Plenty of options on the menu and…read morefriendly service!! Ordered: - sunset peach (refreshing, 75% sweetness was just right) - pandan oreo milkshake (SO GOOD) - house special coffee (to-go for next day, strong flavor!) I recommend getting drinks from here!

I first tried Tastea after receiving a coupon in the mail for their grand opening, and l've been…read moreback several times. Their drinks are super refreshing, and I really appreciate that they're not overly sweet like a lot of other places. The tea flavors are well-balanced, and there's a great variety to choose from, so there's always something new to try. The seasonal drinks are definitely worth checking out--they keep things interesting and are always a hit. Service has consistently been fast and friendly, which makes the experience even better. I also like that they offer both the standard 20 oz and 32 oz sizes depending on how thirsty you are. The inside has a really cute aesthetic, making it a nice spot to stop by, and there's plenty of parking available. Just keep in mind it can get a bit busy on weekends or holidays, so parking might take a little extra time. Overall, a great spot for quality tea and a quick, enjoyable visit-highly recommend!

We stopped by and tried a milk tea and a fruit tea. The tiequanyin oolong milk tea was so fragrant…read morewith very qq boba! I had it at 50% sweet and thought it was still too sweet for me, will try lower next time! The mango orange tea has fresh fruit which very refreshing, though we couldn't taste the tea very much. The interior is modern and clean. The staff was patient and helpful to explain the different drinks!

Macu Tea is located on Bellaire in Chinatown, on the south side, in the same shopping center as…read morePappaRich. I decided to check it out after a good friend raved about it--and I'm happy to report it absolutely lived up to the hype. I'll keep this short and sweet: I ordered the Ruby Grapefruit Li-Li Tea with green tea jelly, and it was legit. Incredibly flavorful, super fresh, and loaded with real grapefruit pulp. I went with 100% sugar (no regrets--just work out an extra hour afterward ). The balance of tart and sweet was spot on, and the quality really stands out compared to your average boba shop. Yes, the drinks aren't cheap, but they're worth every penny. You're paying for freshness and flavor, and it shows. The ambiance is clean, bright, and modern, and the service was solid. Drinks came out relatively quickly, even though it was busy. If you're tired of the same old average boba places, definitely give Macu Tea a try. Enjoy!

Chi Cha San Chen is a Taiwanese boba chain that utilizes a patented "teapresso" machine to freshly…read morebrew premium teas for their drinks. I've visited many times and have been impressed with the consistency of both the tea and boba. My go-tos are the Cassia Black Tea, Dong Ding Oolong Tea, and Green Tea, all with Cream and Bubble. I typically order their drinks with less lce and light sugar, which have been perfect for me. Their fruit teas are also delicious, although I would definitely recommend reducing the sugar level to allow the tea flavor to shine through. The size of their drinks is also perfect for me; large enough to enjoy but small enough to not be overwhelming. At this location you can order at the kiosk or at the cashier, which helps to expedite the line especially when it gets busy. You could consider studying here, especially with its notably large tables, however seating is limited and it can get loud during rush hour. I would highly recommend Chi Cha San Chen, especially if you've never tried a high-quality, tea-forward milk or fruit tea.

I'm a big fan of CHICHA San Chen, and I've had the chance to visit locations in Southern California…read moreas well as the headquarters in Taiwan, so I was really excited to try the Houston location. I'm happy to say that the quality did not disappoint! What I love about CHICHA San Chen is that each drink is freshly brewed to order. Rather than preparing large batches of tea ahead of time, the tea is brewed individually when you place your order using their signature tea-press technology. You can really taste the difference--the tea is fragrant, fresh, and flavorful. My absolute favorite is the King Bubble Black Tea with Cream. The combination of the rich black tea, creamy topping, and chewy king pearls is just SO good! I was also pleasantly surprised that the Houston location still offers the Taro Series. The taro drinks are another favorite of mine, and it's wonderful to see that Houston has kept this part of the menu. After visiting CHICHA San Chen in different places, I can honestly say that Houston holds up beautifully. The tea quality, fresh preparation, and overall experience are exactly what I have come to expect from the brand. CHICHA San Chen never fails to deliver! If you're a serious tea or boba lover, this is definitely worth a visit.

I think this might be my second fav tea shop so far. I really love all of the varieties of drinks…read moreand especially the teas. What stands out about their teas is that they use real pieces of fruits in the tea and it makes it taste refreshing. They also have unique flavors like the magical lychee tea. The jellies that use also had good texture and flavor to them. The inside is very decorated to give you a nice cool trendy up to date vibe but also giving you an Asian inspired elements. The service was good too I have no complaints about that.

This is absolutely ridiculous! Out of the four drinks I purchased, two of them were filled with an…read morecompletely unreasonable amount of ice--approximately 60% ice in one cup and an astonishing 90% ice in the other. The employee's attitude and customer service were even more unacceptable. I purchased four drinks from this store at the same time. I specifically ordered all four drinks with less sugar and regular ice. However, out of the four drinks, two of them had an absurdly excessive amount of ice. One cup was approximately 60% ice, while the other was even worse, with approximately 90% of the cup filled with ice. I understand that I ordered regular ice, but does that really mean an employee can fill almost the entire cup with ice and leave only a tiny amount of actual drink? Regular ice and an excessive amount of ice are two completely different things. What made me even more angry was the employee's attitude. When I questioned the drink that was approximately 90% ice, the employee did not acknowledge the problem or attempt to resolve it. Instead, the employee argued with me and insisted that I was the one who was wrong. Even more absurdly, the employee told me that if I wanted the excessive amount of ice removed, I would have to pay extra! Are you serious? I ordered a drink with regular ice--not a drink that was 90% ice! Why should I have to pay an additional fee just to have an unreasonable amount of ice removed from a drink that I have already paid for? You are running a beverage shop, not an ice shop! I paid for four drinks, not four cups of ice. Even though I clearly requested regular ice, two out of the four drinks were filled with an unreasonable and ridiculous amount of ice. One cup being approximately 60% ice is already unacceptable, but having another cup that is approximately 90% ice is simply outrageous. The worst part of this experience was not just the excessive amount of ice. It was the fact that the employee refused to handle a reasonable customer complaint appropriately and instead chose to argue with me, making me feel as though I had somehow done something wrong. Customers should not have to argue with employees over something as basic as receiving a reasonable amount of actual beverage in a cup. If a beverage shop cannot even provide a reasonable proportion of the product that customers are paying for, then why should customers be expected to return? This experience was extremely disappointing. I was disappointed not only by the ridiculous amount of ice, but also by the employee's unwillingness to listen to a reasonable concern and the unacceptable attitude toward a paying customer. I came here to buy drinks, not to pay for cups of ice! I will seriously reconsider whether I ever want to visit this store again. Management should take this matter seriously and review both the way drinks are being prepared and the way employees are trained to handle customer concerns. Finally, I ended up returning the drink that was approximately 90% ice. What made the situation even more disturbing was that the employee did not throw the returned drink away. Instead, they put it back into the refrigerator/freezer to be sold to another customer later. That is completely unacceptable and raises serious concerns about how returned beverages are being handled and resold.

Super cute restaurant on the outskirts of Chinatown. Has a drive through window on the side of the…read morebuilding and a comfortable space to study or play games. Got the peach green tea which was super delicious. Great peach flavor. My friend got the brown sugar boba milk tea, which was nice and rich. It's a pretty small and quiet place, not too busy. Service was quick. Definitely need to come back to try their other drinks!

Super nice great atmosphere love the food , service was great…read more If I could come here everyday I would lol

I came here for the first time while checking out a pop up market on Mother's Day around 1 pm. It…read morewas very busy but cool to see how many people were enjoying the market/boba event. You could tell the staff were working very hard. I ordered the shooting star fruit tea from the signature menu since I like butterfly pea & strawberry lemonade smoothie for my kids to share. My drink was refreshing and little more on the sweet side than what I am used to with butterfly pea so I wonder if I could adjust the sweetness level next time. I thought it was interesting on the lemonade & smoothie created two separate layers. My kids enjoyed it overall especially in the heat. There is a variety of seating options and outdoor seating as well. The bathroom was clean which is always a major plus for me. The parking lot is within a shared shopping complex which can get busy during peak hours. I would definitely consider coming back to try more drinks!

This place probably makes one of the best passion fruit green tea with boba drinks I have ever had!…read moreIt is the perfect blend of sweet and sour. I also loved the inside of this place and serve was quick!

I had a silly misconception that this was a music-inspired boba shop. Turns out R&B are the…read moreinitials of the chain's founders. They have quite a few different series of drinks, and I did not see a description of what they meant, so I just went off of vibes. I got the lychee frosty milk tea with 30% sugar and boba. It was fine, but didn't feel worth the $8. It was a very ordinary drink, and I'm not sure what the "frosty" aspect of the drink was. My friend got the strawberry Yakult, which was very sweet as it had the unmodified sugar level. I brought my laptop to do some work here, and they have sizable tables with adequate seating as most people don't stay inside once they get their drinks. The wifi was slow, but it was usable. It was also Christmas, and the store would become intermittently packed with people who were waiting for their drinks. I felt bad for the baristas as they were churning out drinks for so many people.

Tried the taro slushy and the honeydew slushy - both of which were very good. The store had quick…read moreservice and had a clean atmosphere.

I thought it was going to be totallllyyyy overrated... I was wrong. Heytea was super duper yummy!!…read more I got the coconut mango blue and my friend got the mango grapefruit boom! I loved the sago, fresh mango chunks, and coconut jelly in mine! The mango grapefruit boom was similar but had grapefruit pulp if you like a tart twist. We ordered on the app and were nearby for pickup when it was ready, so not too much to say for the service other than the bobarista at the counter was friendly. Pickup seems like the best option as there isn't too much seating.

This spot remains one of my absolute favorite boba places in Houston, thanks to their top-notch tea…read moreand milk tea quality. I love their app, highly recommend it to pre-order through the app, it's extremely accurate in term of wait time and easy to use. However, there are a couple of downsides: their matcha is just average, their menu is a bit limited, and my favorite drinks are frustratingly often out of stock or out of season. My top recommendations are the Coconut Mango Boom, Cloud Jasmine Tea (basic but so good), Yuzu Oolong Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Mochi Yingde Black Milk Tea, Grapefruit Boom and the toasty/wheat-y Longji Cloud Milk Tea.

There are so many boba places along Bellaire and I personally recognize how expensive of a habit…read morethese sugary drinks can be, so I generally avoid going. But when I'm in town I go out of my way to "eat all the things" to take advantage of being near the Vietnamese community. I decided on trying Tea Top over other -- seemingly indistinguishable boba shops -- simply because this shop participates in the Dining Rewards Program, which allows me to earn airline miles per dollar in addition to my standard credit card points per dollar. I will say, the tea here is very good. They actually sell tea, rather than just sugar water. You can taste it. And for that, I appreciate this place. I tried their Alpine Green Tea with boba. It was good. I came back a second time to try their Wintermelon Alpine Green Milk Tea and thought it was even better! Quality drinks and I can earn additional airline miles per order? I'll be coming back. I also like that their in-store rewards program keys to your credit card so it recognizes your account and you can instantly apply small discounts to future orders every time, or save up your points to get a buck or two off an order when you feel like it.

My friend said this was his favorite boba place in Chinatown and it did not disappoint…read more Taro milk tea usually sucks with these giant taro chunks, but Tea Top's taro drink was well integrated into the milk tea and went down smooth! Good attention to detail and good drinks.

Magic Cup has been one of my go-to spots for years, and they've always been consistent and good…read more Their drinks never disappoint, and it's a place I keep coming back to. We even had my friend's wedding catered by them, and it was such a hit. We scheduled a tasting with the store manager, got to try all their teas and toppings, and picked our favorites. Delivery was smooth, setup was quick, and guests loved it. Such a unique and memorable experience!

Overall yummy and hit the spot. We got a Cha-mango with boba and avocado smoothie with boba. The…read moremango pieces in the cha-mango weren't great but it isn't the season so that might be why. The avocado smoothie was solid. Creamy with good flavor and great boba.