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    Tea 18

    4.4 (508 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Anetra T.

    I finally made my way to T 18 this past Friday. It was a hot sunny day so I needed something cool to drink. This place is literally next-door to Chili's bar and Grill. It is really cute and quaint inside. I was immediately greeted by a very nice gentleman. To order you can order via the server or you can order on a kiosk. That is right in front of the register as you enter in. It's very easy and it seems like it's a faster process, especially since this place does get a little busy. However, I came on a day that it wasn't busy. I ordered the blended fruit and ice drink, which is basically a slushy. I didn't add anything else to it. I had the flavor combo of strawberry and pineapple. It was delicious and the prices are very reasonable. I have to add since this visit. I did go back again to try their Vietnamese coffee two days later and it was just as delicious.

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    Andrew D.

    Still my favorite boba place in Sacramento! I feel like the drinks are such good quality like their cups. I always get the brown sugar with grass jelly and lychee with 50% sweetness. They just added a tablet for ordering recently too!

    Classic Milk Tea (Black Tea)
    Amy L.

    I didn't expect to find will such good milk tea here! I'm only here visiting and I always want to try local boba shops and not the chains. I wasn't expecting much but their milk tea was so good! I got an iced Classic Milk Tea (Black Tea) and the tea flavor was so nice and strong!!! The tea was BEAUTIFUL. I wish they would open one near me! My bf got a hot Okinawa Milk Tea and that one was great too! Some shops make an Okinawa milk tea like a brown sugar milk tea which aren't interchangeable to me. Brown sugar milk teas are a more deep caramelized taste that's sticky sweet. The Okinawa milk tea brown sugar tastes very light and clean which is exactly what it's supposed to taste like. Im definitely coming back again and again!

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    Loren P.

    What a cute little boba shop with refreshing drinks and delicious tea! The interior is small but clean, and the staff are friendly and efficient. There are no kiosks for you to order from, so you need to tell a staff member your order. I've only been here a few times, but the drinks are quite affordable (especially since I'm used to paying at least $8 these days for boba). Tea 18 is in the same lot as Yue Huang, and the parking spaces are a little tight. It's pretty much always busy but I've always been able to snag a spot decently quickly. The other day I ordered a Hokkaido MT w/ boba, and my drink was ready in less than 5 min. There was only a DoorDasher waiting for an order in front of me. I went with 50% sweetness and less ice, which is my favorite combo for milk tea. The boba was perfectly chewy and not overcooked or mushy. I haven't tried their blended drinks yet since their teas are my go-to, but would love to do so in the near future. I'd definitely recommend Tea 18 for your boba fix, especially since Natomas doesn't have many boba spots.

    Alma S.

    We came on a Sunday afternoon & were greeted upon entry. It was a nice day for a cool drink, but unfortunately when we walked in there wasn't much relief because it felt stuffy & warm inside. The smell of cooking boba was in the air. It's a small space with a large dining room style table, a high table with stools for 2, & a small bar with stools for 2. There are seats around the perimeter for waiting. From their popular drinks board, we ordered a Thai Tea & a Vietnamese Coffee, both with boba. We couldn't adjust the ice or sugar levels for the Vietnamese Coffee, & no sugar adjustment for the Thai Tea. The lady who took our order was apologetic about it. There were several orders ahead of us & only 2 ladies working, so it took a while to get our drinks. I saw the ice cream they served was Crystal Creamery. The Thai Tea was deliciously refreshing & not too sweet, which totally suited my personal preference. I love when it comes striated & I have to mix it up myself. The Vietnamese Coffee was SUPER BOLD with a deep, roasty coffee flavor. The boba was nicely cooked. The plastic cups are really sturdy. When in the area, we would be happy to stop by & grab a tasty sipper.

    Mango Green Tea with lychee, Taro Milk Tea with boba, winter Wintermelon with Lemon juice
    Melanie L.

    My favorite boba spot in Natomas! The taro milk tea is unmatched. I don't know what it is about it but the sweetness is perfect, the boba soft and delicious. The service is always quick. There are always people in there, ordering or waiting, but it goes quick. It's not really a place to sit and hang out but there is some seating. But for the taro milk tea alone is worth it!

    Matcha Ice Blended (left) and Hokkaido Milk Tea (right)
    Alexis R.

    Really good drinks omg. I ordered the Matcha Iced Blended while my cousin ordered the Hokkaido Milk Tea! My drink was delicious and I loved the taste of their matcha. My cousin enjoyed her milk tea as well! Cannot wait to go back and try another drink!

    Jasmine Green tea with boba
    Ant G.

    Boba is alway fresh, place is cleaned, drinks are made quick. My jasmine green tea is my go-to summer drink. Tea 18 never disappoints!

    Preparation area inside shop
    Robyn F.

    I was able to place my order with an employee at the counter and she was attentive and helpful. My sister was debating whether she should add boba to her ice cream black milk tea. She pondered aloud if it would change the overall taste and the employee nodded her head. The decision was made, and we ordered two ice cream black milk teas without any toppings. The standard black milk tea is a delicious base. Adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes the taste richer and creamy. If you prefer a less sweet drink you are always able to modify the sugar level. There were a couple of tables inside. One round table that had two stools and a long rectangular table that should probably fit 6-8 people. It was quite a popular spot on Friday night but the employees were ready and prepared the drinks quickly. The parking lot was pretty full but we were able to find a spot, a little walking distance away. I think it must get busy during mealtime hours so keep that in mind. This location was just as good as the Elk Grove location that I frequently visit. I was also able to take advantage of 10% off when I checked-in via the Yelp app. It's always nice to be offered any kind of discount.

    Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Boba
    Sarah T.

    Came to Tea 18 since it's near the airport. Plenty of parking since it's in a plaza. Got a jasmine green milk tea with boba and no sugar. The boba is very chewy and cooked well with just a hint of sweetness without too much syrup. Milk and tea combo is refreshing and not heavy. Can't really taste the green tea though. For $5.75, it satisfies my boba cravings! There is a large table here but no wifi so not ideal for working. Would recommend if you're craving some boba on the more authentic side in the area!

    Tea 18 interior and taro milk tea drink
    Kristine K.

    Our favorite drink here is the taro milk tea, which is non-dairy, smooth, and flavorful. We recently discovered that Tea 18 participates in Too Good to Go and is extremely generous and thoughtful with their surprise bags. They include 4 drinks for $5.99! The staff label them with detail so we know exactly what we are getting, as I can't have dairy milk but my partner can. We had already been big fans of Tea 18, but the Too Good to Go deal turned us into addicts!

    White Peach Oolong Tea
    Benny C.

    This place definitely satisfies a milk tea or boba craving! I got the white peach oolong tea and the drink was actually very tea forward! The oolong was super fragrant and paired with the peach it created an aromatic fragrance bomb. I could still remember the fresh, sweet and floral scent of the tea right now. Although it was a peach oolong tea, the peach actually wasn't super overwhelming and actually brought out the flavors of the oolong a lot more. It wasn't overly sweet and it was super refreshing. Perfect for hot weather. I can't wait to come back and try all other other options that have! Delicious!

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    great customer service!! answered any questions i had and made me the best drink ever!

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    They have great teas and service here! It can be a little bit of a wait and restaurant was a bit warm inside. Overall - recommend!

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    Boba is always consistently good, we come from Vacaville to get tea here. Haven't had better boba than here. Our kids loves it too

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    Ask the Community - Tea 18

    So do y'all close at 8:30 or 9? Cus I'm standing here outside at 8:30 and y'all is closed but the sign says 9pm?

    I have noticed that also. If they are closing early, they just need to change the cloaing time. This has happened for me twice.

    What would be a healthier option for someone who is health-conscious?

    Boba in general isn't quite healthy. Boba doesn't really have nutritional value. It's more of a dessert / chewy treat / guilty pleasure. Milk Tea with Boba is equivalent to a can of soda, due to the amount of sugar, especially if you add other… 

    Do they use syrups for their fruit teas or real fruit?

    I believe it's a combo of: Real fruit + cane sugar syrup + a type of real fruit purée/jam… 

    Do you have non dairy milk or are you able to make vegan milk teas?

    Most milk tea places use non dairy creamers. I'm lactose intolerant and haven't had a problem.

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    Beautiful location! Clean, friendly staff, and delicious food/drinks. There are so many snack and…read moredrink options and plenty of seating. I ordered the taro latte with pudding, mango coconut pudding, spicy crab, and tator tots. Taro latte was 70% sweetness and was still kinda sweet. That was on me though. I typically order 50% sweet but this was my first time here so I only went slightly less sweet than the base. The mango coconut pudding was really good but also slightly sweet for me. The spicy crab rice ball was delicious. It was hot when it came out and didn't have too much mayo. The tater tots were super hot and crunchy. Not too salty either. Definitely coming back to this location!

    We wanted something to drink and snack on, and looked for something close by. We saw they had the…read moreramen and other snacks so we decided to try them out. We especially excited to try the instant ramen maker. We walked in and ordered in the kiosk. The menu had different teas, mochi donuts, dumplings, corndogs, and other snacks. However, after ordering we noticed the ramen wasn't on there. We asked the staff and they said the ramen maker wasn't working so that was disappointing. They were also out of something I ordered and they were able to refund me. The drinks and food took a bit to come out. The wonton and dumplings were ok, but the soup it came in was pretty good. The taro drink and mochi dog we got were good. Inside was very picturesque with a good amount of seating. The ramen wall was impressive and had a good selection. It served more for a decoration that day than for eating. But we loved the cute tree and floral wall. They also had some games for you to play with while waiting. Overall everything was ok but maybe we'll be back to give it another try.

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    4.2
    (146 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    In a nutshell; decent boba, decent time, decent overall…read more There are kiosks for ordering or the staff can take your order granted they arent slammed with orders. Good amount of boba options and customizations. Boba itself was pretty decent. Food was decent as well. There's a fair number of chairs and tables to enjoy your boba or while you wait for your order. Overall, wouldn't mind trying it again if in the area.

    A group of friends and I came for late night boba on a Thursday night. There were a few people…read moresitting at a table inside while others came in and out for their to-go orders. The dimly lit space with music playing definitely gave night lounge vibes. We each ordered from the kiosk and received our drinks with a short turnaround. Call me old fashioned, but the process of ordering from a kiosk without an employee present then grabbing my drink that was left on the counter takes away any customer service worth a tip. It's annoying when the tipping screen pops up after placing my order. Sure, the drink came out timely, but we were the only ones ordering in the shop at the time and the tipping screen pops up before my drink comes out. Due to the late hour, I opted to get a non-caffeinated drink. I got the Mango Cloud, 50% sweet with brown sugar boba. The boba was still warm and had a nice chew to it. I particularly like the mango bits.

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    T4 Natomas

    3.8
    (423 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Sweet staff and a yummy product. Not much else to say…read more It's clearly a popular Boba shop, lots of patrons at the tables inside and it's a small space. I ordered online through Yelp and I will say, it was a wonky experience. I didn't order a large yet my drink was large and the ticket that printed for the drink said large? Weird. I chose for the sugar to be adjusted to 80% sugar and the ticket/label on the cup read 50%. Weird. So yeah, like zero starts for the ordering system (I think it's powered through DoorDash?) but it's not the staff's issue or fault. Order Taro Milk tea with boba. Nice flavor and ok sweetness, despite it being somehow dropped to 50%

    Stopped in to grab popcorn chicken and boba on a hot summer afternoon…read more 4/5 taro pearl milk tea. Would've preferred more boba but the taro flavor and sweetness was solid. 4/5 popcorn chicken that you can season yourself. Generous portion overflowing the container. Chicken was hot and crispy. 2.5/5 cheese sticks. Did not care for the flavor or breading on these. Service was great, super friendly. Seemed family owned. Grabbed it to go, but waited inside and it was warm and muggy. Felt like the AC was at 80 so not very comfortable at all. My food was good and I got 2 drinks and 2 apps for $30 which felt reasonable. Boba presentation wasn't amazing but the boba was yummy so that's what's important. I'll go back for takeout but wouldn't recommend hanging out inside for their AC :)

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    Outside of establishment
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    4.3
    (82 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Best Okinawa milk tea. Get it with the brown sugar boba - that's the only way to go!…read more Grapefruit tea is also good. Sweet enough for us at 25% sweetness. Kiwi fruit tea is a nice, tart drink. The aiyu jelly is a great

    I've had this a couple of times whenever I order from the sushi spot inside. I came today because I…read moreordered sushi Togo and always want a milk tea so I also ordered a milk tea. I've been to many boba/milk tea shops around Sacramento and there's only a couple I truly love. The milk tea I ordered was very strong. Like strong to where I feel a little jittery. I don't drink coffee so I don't like this feeling. I asked for 100% sweet and it lacked being as sweet as I like my milk teas. I'm not sure if this is how strong they make the milk teas or it was just this batch, but if it is how it normally is I would not prefer to order this again. If you enjoy stronger milk teas more so than it being sweet then this is something you'll enjoy. But for me and my taste, I like it but don't love it. I can't drink all of it and I would have to save it and drink the rest in the morning. If I remember correctly, they used to sell sweets... like macaroons and I think cookies or something. I didn't see any today. This shop is located inside of a sushi restaurant (Satori Sushi). Inside is a full restaurant with people dining in. The lady at the counter was nice.

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    Iced Thai Milk Tea with boba
    Iced Thai Milk Tea with boba
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    Maestro Coffee House

    Maestro Coffee House

    4.4
    (594 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $

    This is one of my favorite coffee places in Natomas. They serve quality every time I purchase a…read morecup. The service is always on par, and the food items have always looked fresh. My favorite food item here is the turkey and Swiss croissant with jalapeños. The coffee shop is located in a plaza by the competition ( a boba shop) but they really made it a local gem!

    I'd like to file a compliment. I have been absolutely MOVED by this establishment. I was passing…read morethrough the area and wanted to add a little pizazz to my Friday coffee routine. I found Maestro after a Google Maps search, and chose to try them based on their solid reviews and uniqueness! I was not prepared for this level of pizazz!!! I ended up finding their take on my favorite coffee drink (Kerouac), and I was able to order it large - score!! It was muy, muy delicioso until the very last drop. On top of that, being very hungry and wanting breakfast, I was recommended a lovely turkey or ham croissant - and when additions were suggested, I just asked for eeeeeeverything (bacon, avocado, etc.). And guess what? That breakfast sando was eeeeeeverything!!! It blew my mind!! My neck was sore after all was said and done, because I kept shaking my head in disbelief, saying to myself things like "aww man this is GOOD" and "mmmMMM"!! Anyway, on top of this, the kind and happy folks making the magic happen behind the counter were fun, efficient, and receptive to me projecting all of my enthusiasm their way, haha. And yes the joint itself looks very nice and has ample seating, despite the narrow space. This place deserves all the love, all the attention, and all of the business!! Indeed, I had an amazing first experience - and it was no surprise that they had a line out the door. Thank you, Maestro for an unforgettable experience. I know where my new favorite coffee/breakfast place is!!! ^_^

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    Front seating area
    Cheese/Feta croissant & Thai Mocha
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