Refreshing beverage at Pearlridge Center in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i... This location of Taste Tea is at the entrance of the mall, between BRUG Bakery and Moe's Southwest Grill... at "Uptown" or the Mauka (mountain side) of the shopping complex. The cheerful gal at the front took the orders and payment. The guy in the back made the drinks. They had great teamwork! I had a Peach Green Tea, half sweet. It was just right and perfect for this sunny summer weather! This convenient kiosk is great for customers who are entering Pearlridge and for those who want to take one for the road! Enjoy! read more

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As the name suggests, Taste Tea serves up drinks that are super tasty! It's a cute little stand tucked inside the mall, easy to swing by while shopping or just cooling off. I really liked how fast they made the drink, and I love that you can customize the sweetness level so I could make it just way I like. Simple, quick, and refreshing, would go again! read more

Taste Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Service for me was great, the cashier was nice and I didn't have to wait long since the other employees were working on my order as the cashier reviewed what I wanted with me which was great! My drink wasn't bad but it more on the sweet side for my taste even at 50% sweetness. Although on the bright side I thought that the boba was cooked perfectly and was as chewy as I like it compared to other places I've tried where the boba was quite soft like the alley. read more

Taste Tea - Medium brown sugar milk tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

It's always tea time... With this Pearlridge Shopping Center kiosk as it's basically right at the entrance of TJ Maxx location of the mall so it's almost the first thing you see or the last if you're exiting in that direction and for me it was on my way out lol! With a decent amount of options available at this mall Taste Tea seems to be one of the favorites as there's always someone there placing an order which is great and since it was a bit late I realize that it was almost closing tie and I felt bad that I just needed some tea to get me through the night as I still had ore things to do With that it was Peach Iced Tea with Boba and the staff was very polite as the person who was taking the order was busy assembling other items the guy making the tea took my order keeping the flow going is a great teamwork between the staffs is nice vibe to see and my tea was Taste-y as usual. Thank you! read more

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Ok so it's been a while since I have gotten a bubble drink but I heard Taste Tea is good. I got the blended taro milk tea with boba and it was soooo refreshing I was in shock! The tea flavor wasn't too strong thankfully since I don't like tea. I mainly wanted a taro milk shake with chewy boba and that's what it tasted like! The boba texture was just right: not too starchy and not too gooey. I watched her make the smoothie and while it was the powder flavoring, it didn't taste chalky. Perfect for walking around the mall and sipping away. Before I knew it, it was gone! So much for saving some for my mom! They have a very extensive menu so I had a hard time deciding but it was between pudding milk tea blended and the taro and the cashier recommended taro. Good choice! read more

Taste Tea - Taro milk tea blended with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Taste Tea is the only boba place I know where they give a lot of boba. This is always by go to place for boba since they aren't greedy with it. The drink selection is good too since there's so much to choose from. Love this place! read more

I was get a little thirsty so I tried taro tea drink it was a little way too sweet ! She was really nice and honest I wouldn't go back and supported this one either if you have diabetes please avoid this drink area at all cost too sweet read more

Great location. Had dinner with my friends at Moes Southwest Grill and wanted to pick up something sweet before I go home. Came around their closing time (They close at 7:00pm!) last Thursday. Decided to make a yelp to review about it because their customer service & drinks are a 12/10. I've never tried here before so this is new to me. The young girl with balayage hair and round glasses was super helpful. I'm more of a milk tea person and since the menu was a lot to choose from, she helped me choose a perfect flavor. She recommended a Honeydew Milk tea made with green tea, a mix of boba & Thai walls. It tasted like a Melona Bar. I got my sweetness at 50% since she said the Thai walls would already give a sweet taste. She gave me the option to blend it or have it over ice--but I wanted to try it over ice first. The drink & service complimented each other so well. I will be back to try it blended! Nice job to the cashier! She was super patient and knowledgeable about the menu. Her customer service is the best. Mahalo! read more

If you like sugar water, this is definitely the place to go to. Unfortunately for this place, I like to taste the tea in my milk tea and not just sugar. Granted, some of you may just tell me to order it with less sugar. But here's the problem: without the sugar, I'm just left with watered down tea and milk! I've been to this place numerous times and have so far ordered their regular milk tea, matcha latte milk tea, and honeydew milk tea. Out of the three, I liked their matcha latte milk tea the best but that may only be because I love anything matcha. Another thing that brought down my experience is that this place seems almost completely reliant on powder milk tea and powder flavoring which leaves almost a grainy taste in my mouth if they don't mix it well enough. Sometimes, they'll also put too much and its artificial flavors then really shine through in the drink. I'm also disappointed by the lack of consistency at this particular location. A drink at 50% sweetness level will not always taste the same depending on who makes it. It would be really nice if they started measuring the ingredients they put into their drinks. To end on a more positive note, their boba has a pretty good texture for those that like their boba on the chewier, dense side of the spectrum. It works your jaw out just a little bit more than the typical boba, but I actually don't mind that all too much. read more

The Pearl Ridge location usually has three staff running it efficiently. There's rarely a line. My go to flavors are taro, melon or matcha blended with LARGE boba. They never disappoint. read more

Taste Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Went about 7pm on Friday - they were out of the big boba - so I opted for the small boba instead. They gave me a small straw which cracked and as I drank all the tea . Also found a clump of the small boba on the bottom of the cup and it was just unacceptable. This location is usually good? read more

Taste Tea - Small boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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This place needs improvement in every department. The drink tasted like just powder and tap water. They were out of regular boba and the costumer service was terrible. Do not go here unless you are prepared to be seriously disappointed. read more

I've been craving milk tea. So, I went here and I forgot they had a taste tea here. I ordered their Fruity Pebbles Milk tea with boba. The fruity pebbles milk tea is my go to. The boba was pretty bland, but cooked very well. Service was alright. read more

Have you ever been wronged and wanted to make things right? Well after yesterday's disappointment, we wanted to go somewhere else for good service and good tasting milk tea. Ding, ding, ding, we got a winner! Must be #SensationalSunday! First, I have to give a big mahalo to the workers at Taste Tea. They were all friendly, helpful, and so quick! One of our beverages was filled and ready before I finished paying. Now that's service! More importantly, the full tea taste was in there. Not hidden with ice or water like yesterday at the other place. We were very satisfied with today's service and order. In fact, this was cheaper than the bad experience yesterday. Thank you again Taste Tea, we will be back! read more

Taste Tea - Regular Green tea and Green Milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

This review is long overdue, but when I used to work at the mall, I would come here almost every day after work and order the Fruity Pebbles Milk Tea or the Taro Coconut Milk Tea with Molten Tapioca. The molten tapioca is my favorite drink add-on. It is warm and chewy and goes perfectly with the milk tea. The drinks here are good, and the service is fast. I have no complaints, but I do wish that there was a Taste Tea location in Kapolei! read more

Taste Tea - Taro Coconut Milk Tea with Molten Tapioca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Absolute worst customer service ever. Girl with big eyelashes and knee brace helped me, I kindly asked her to remake my drink as she made it wrong. She literally threw a tantrum, rolling her eyes and throwing cups around saying she did it right. She had the worst attitude and her coworker had to remake our drinks while she threw her fit. Never again. read more

I have loved Taste Tea since its original opening at Ala Moana and their small location in Pealridge is just as great. The quality of the drinks are still yummy as ever and the staff are still friendly. They dont sell goods here but theyre located next to Brug Bakery, which is a perfect combination! Im writing this review because a particular staff member (whose name I didnt get due to no name tags) but when I was unable to pay with card (my total was less than 5.00) and I only had 4.00 cash on me, she covered the additional 0.50 of my bill. I WAS SPEECHLESS. Ive never had someone do that for me. She deserves all the praise!! Note that this locations menu is smaller than Ala Moana's one but if you order a drink not on the menu they should be able to make it. Try their molten milk tea - YUMMY! read more

Yay! First time trying out another Taste Tea (besides the Ala Moana location). I always get a passion fruit green tea. Personally, I like this location more. I go to the Ala Moana location a lot, and their boba is almost always half uncooked, which gets annoying. This location had perfect chewy boba :) My only gripe with Taste Tea in general, is the taste of their passion fruit syrup. Not sure if they don't put enough in, or maybe they should look into another syrup, but it just doesn't have too much passion fruit flavor. After the tartness of the drink, once you're half done, it tastes like a water downed tea, so you need to drink fast. There are only 2 workers. We came in during the afternoon, so they had to get through quite a few customers, but they made it work, so kudos. If I'm ever near the area, I will know where to pick up a nice PFGT. read more

This boba spot is located inside of Pearl Ridge near the TJ Maxx. When I arrived, there was no line. I've been to other Taste Tea locations and I was glad there wasn't a long wait for this kiosk. My go-to drink is the classic Milk Tea & it always hits the spot. The flavor was great. You can choose your 'sweetness' level & I went with 50% which I felt was delicious and just right. The boba was cooked to a perfect level of softness as well. I really can't stand hard boba--but no problem with that here! The cashier was quick and friendly. She even offered me a stamp card for my purchase which can get you a deal later. Taste tea is definitely the place to go for your Boba fix! read more

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Sweet!!! Taste Tea nearby where I live. I'm so glad to have this business in West side. The kiosk is located between the uptown food court and the Da Snack Shack. The menu is same as the original location near Ala Moana and the truck by Waikele Center. I ordered the medium jasmine milk tea with small tapioca balls 50% sweet. The worker let me have a sample before getting my beverage ready. That is one thing I like about Taste Tea, get to try it before they hand you your order. Service is fast, just one customer before me. Whenever I'm in the area, this will be one of my go-to milk tea shops. Happy customer :) read more

Fruity pebbles is my favorite! It's naturally pretty sweet so I usually get zero sugar and Thai walls, so nostalgic for me

Taste Tea is one of my go-to spots for boba. Their drinks are delicious and the boba is pretty good. They have simple drinks and also have new/trendy ones occasionally. This kiosk is located right inside of the mall entrance near TJ Maxx. I prefer to get my fruit teas from here than from other places. The service is also quick and efficient. During the shutdown, the hours for this spot were mismatched between their social media and other web sources and the actual kiosk. I did go there a couple of times and there was no one around. However, I think they have it straightened out now. Also, if you go closer to their closing time, they sometimes run out of boba (which for me, defeats the purpose of coming here). So, be sure you go earlier rather than later. read more

This is my favorite Boba tea place on island. Staff is friendly, quick and professional. I have tried the Jasmine milk tea and one other tea (oolong with cream) both were prepared perfectly. The staff is very good about asking what level of sweetness you prefer. You have a choice of small boba or large boba. I usually chose the larger sized boba. The service and the tea was lovely. I look forward to my next tea here. read more

Had the sour plum black tea with coconut jelly. It was good but should have tools 50% sweet instead. read more

Taste Tea - Sour Plum Black Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Milk tea places are really popping up everywhere even away from central Honolulu area. This is 4th Taste Tea location inside uptown pearlridge right at the entrance of the food court. It's a kiosk where gelato place was before. Taste Tea continues to offer good customer service as well as consistent drinks. Some of my favorites are green milk tea and oolong milk tea with mini bobas. I usually get 30% sweetness to keep up with my guilty pleasure. Make sure you get a stamp card. read more

Taste Tea - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

So excited that we finally have Taste Tea in Pearlridge area! This location is at the kiosk outside of TJ maxx and T-Mobile. Taste tea is probably one of my fave boba places in Hawaii bc the taste of the various milk teas and lychee black tea is pretty on point. Not to mention their price ranges are fairly reasonable compared to other chain boba spots. They offer different levels of sweetness and an ample amount of teas to choose from ranging from Thai tea to almond milk tea. I've only had their almond milk tea, black milk tea, Thai tea, and lychee black tea and all of them are pretty tasty. Their drinks are approximately $3.50-4.50 with add-ins such as boba or lychee jelly for an additional 50 cents. Overall I'd highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and are having a boba craving! It's just a plus for me bc it's so close to my work:). read more

Taste Tea - Lychee black tea w/lychee jelly (left) & black milk tea (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Needed something to hold me down while running my kids around. I found this outside TJ Max hidden to the side towards an exit. I ordered the coconut milk blended 100% sweet. Now if you like an ok sweet like starbucks blended get the 100% if you need more get the 125% which i will probably do next time. Now this drink held up shopping at the mall and still made it home since i wanted it to melt a bit. I added some creamer i had and it gave me an extra kick of flavor!! Will be back to try other flavors. read more

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Whew! I thought they were gone from Pearlridge Uptown but they relocated to the other end of the mall by TJ Maxx and Brug. I came across this location during my morning walk around the mall. A kiosk version of their stores/truck... delicious milk/iced teas and great service BUT no coffee drinks served at this location. Decided to stick with my fruity tea (Pineapple) and instead of boba I added chia... you know, to make it healthier after my walk. They also have a stamp card... one stamp for every $2 drink purchase... 20 stamps will earn you $4 off next visit. Sweet! Check out this location for specials (wish I had my ID badge with me) and enjoy a refreshing drink while shopping. read more

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This booth had moved. I remember seeing it near the food court then I next saw it in front of tjmaxx. I guess they move around? I really liked this boba spot! They make sure that your drink is good because they offer a sample before closing it up. They ladies here are super sweet and kind. I would made a trip to the mall for some boba here for sure. read more

Taste Tea - Fruity pebbles milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Great tea, I ordered a classic black milk tea, 70% sweet with boba. The sugar level is pretty sweet, I wish I got 50%. If you don't like too much sugar I'd recommend ordering 50% or lower. Quick service and they offer a stamp card that you can use at all locations to get a free drink. read more

good stuff here. $7 for a tea is kinda steep but lucky thing i dont drink this issshh everyday

Taste Tea is one of my favorite boba spots because of their molten milk tea (doesn't have caffeine so I didn't feel guilty drinking a ton while pregnant)! Although it's just a small kiosk on the TJ Maxx/Goma Tei side of Pearlridge (parking is sometimes hard when the mall is busy), they have the same great quality as the Ala Moana location. The staff have always been so friendly and they are quick to make the drinks and fix it if the sweetness/flavor isn't to my preference. Downside is that they don't always have molten boba (and a lot of other items) since it's just a small kiosk. Recommend calling ahead to: 1) Check availability of your favorite drinks, and 2) If you go within 20 min of closing because sometimes they'll clean up early. read more

Such a convenient location (kiosk type) located right at the entrance near Tj Maxx. Staff are always so friendly and they get your drinks out super quickly. You can customize your drink to your liking with the different teas such as black, green, spring etc and you can also let them know your sweetness level less, regular, extra sweet etc. They also let you sample your drinks before they seal it so you can let them know if any changes need to be made. Its always so frustrating when I see customers say its ok then later they need to reopen their drinks to change something which is why they let you sample it before they close it up. The one drink that you cant customize is the blended drinks, they dont let you adjust the sweetness level and they do not offer a sample of blended drinks. Taste Tea is my absolute favorite boba joint so its great that they have so many locations spread out around the island. Wish they would bring one to the Windward side. My favorite drinks are the blended passion fruit spring tea with molten boba (boba cooked in sugar) and lychee jelly. The boba is always cooked perfectly, not too hard and not too soft. My daughter loves the strawberry spring tea and often times we also get the honeydew milk tea but we stay true to our passion fruit and strawberry teas. read more

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I came here at 10:30 I am aware and saw the sign that it said it would be open at 11. But I just wanted to see the menu so I could come back and order when their open. Apparently the girl didn't even turn on their TV or doesn't turn it on till their open which is 11. So I asked her about the menu. and she totally ignored me. Like I get you're not on the clock yet. But the lease you can do is answer my question. Don't be a total b! read more

I am floored that Taste Tea is coming out of their comfort zone. They have been near Ala Moana for years. Every now and then I'd be able to catch the mobile truck at events. Then came the truck in the Waikele area and now they have finally popped up in Pearlridge and even Ewa Beach! That's great! When Taste Tea first came to be, my usual was always the winter melon tea latte with coffee jelly and boba. I preferred this tea spot compared to others because of the taste of the tea and the texture of the coffee jelly. Then when the taro chunks came out, I was obsessed with that for a bit. Now our usual is always Fruity Pebbles. The sweetness level is much too sweet for our taste so we always go down to 50% or lower. You are given the option to sample your drink before they send you off with a sealed cup. Back when the original location started selling their own mason jars, I had one, but since... it's fallen to its shattered death, R.I.P. Bring the jars back, I'd totally get another. Until then, I have been bringing my own and I honestly appreciate businesses that can support me in my effort to reduce waste, even if it's just one cup and a straw at a time. As far as the prices go, depending on what you order, I don't think the drink itself goes over $5. If you're getting add-ins, that's a different story. But still, very reasonably priced. They also have a stamp reward card. I believe it's one stamp per $2 spent and when the stamp card is filled you can put it toward a drink. They offer fruit teas, milk teas and even blended drinks too. Add-ins like big boba, small boba, jellies, puddings and more. I definitely recommend for any tea, smoothie, or boba lover. read more

This is a kiosk located in Pearlridge mall, by TJ Maxx and across from BRUG. I ordered an iced tea lemonade with chia seeds. You can choose from green, black, or spring tea. They asked if I would like to sample my drink to make sure I liked it. I thought that was nice. Good thing I chose to taste it, there was no sugar at all. Not even in the lemonade so it tasted sour. Once she added a little bit of sugar it tasted really good. They let me taste it again to make sure I liked it. It was perfect. Nice place to come grab a boba tea. read more

2nd time here. 1st time was good so we came here again to get the same classic milk tea but it was a disappointing experience. they were out of the normal boba only had the small ones which i don't really care for. ordered with no ice but gave me with ice and when i notified the staff she didn't even apologize for her mistake. what i don't appreciate is instead of remaking my tea, they just removed the ice from the original cup then put it in a new one. milk tea was watery and had no taste. This tells you how each staff can make a difference in customer experience. read more

Taste Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The drink bar at the mall entrance is always my first stop. Great staff and drinks made in under a minute. Brown sugar boba is the best.

They moved locations to TJ Maxx side, by Brug and Goma Tei. It's a good bubble tea place, a little on the sweet side. Very generous with the boba. Quick service as they usually have way too many people working in that little kiosk. read more

I enjoy going to taste tea when I'm at pearlridge, I don't really care for the other boba places in the mall. They're quick, friendly, and their milk teas and boba are always good. Boba is a little mushy sometimes, but I think that's because I go towards the end of the night. My only bad experience was recently I got a milk tea like normal and when I got it, there was barely ice in it. Maybe a few cubes. I know they make everything fresh, I just wish I had more ice. By the time I got halfway, the drink was basically warm. So I had bathroom issues after, tmi sorry. But other than that, Taste Tea is great read more