Tea Era

YAY! I didn't realize they were here. I've been to their Santa Theresa location which is quite far…read morefor me but when I'm in the neighborhood we definitely stop by. Nice location - lots of parking and we love to have found a Vietnamese coffee place. I typically get the egg coffee but decided to go with their new Peanut Butter Latte and I'm so glad I did. It comes already with oat milk which is perfect. I will say - for the large the ratio on cream to coffee was little off. I'd prefer less of the cream and more coffee but it was still delicious and refreshing - not too sweet and had a lot of the PB flavor. Hubby got the Pandan Matcha. He loved it - though it was a bit too sweet for him so he waited for the ice to melt a bit. Not sure if we could have adjusted the sweetness. Youngest got the Banana Latte and devoured it quickly. Fair to say I think she really enjoyed it! Nice that they are so close to us now. Will definitely be one of our go to for Vietnamese coffee!!

* Wait time: Busy spot--I came in at 0900 on a Wednesday and I waited about 20 minutes for my…read moredrink. I Staff were working hard to keep up with DoorDash and in-store orders. * Service: Thoughtful staff offered us water when they noticed it was getting hotter outside. * Seating: Limited indoor seating, with more seats outside. Better for a quick visit than studying or working. * Parking: On-site parking lot available

Blueberry Matcha Latte w/ crumbles, oat milk ($7.95)

Matcha blueberry, peanut butter latte, pandan latte

See all

Banana matcha latte and egg cream coffee

1 Oz Coffee

4.2(506 reviews)

0.4 mi

baked goods from midwife and the baker, have latte art classes and they make a nice vanilla bean…read morelatte

I love the Turkish delight next door but came to 1 oz to change it up…read more The latte flight was fantastic! We had regular, ube, matcha and selected the seasonal brown butter sage. We asked to switch to oat milk which I think makes it sweeter & thicker. Each flavor was distinct. I love espresso so this was fantastic. 4 drinks all at once. It did take a few minutes. They were not hot, but we didn't ask for it to be. Beautiful presentation. Nice employees. There was a flow if customers in & out so quiet to average noise. 5 tables, kind of small with 7 outside. Good rotation for coffee. They closed at 5 pm on a Tuesday.

Ube twice baked croissant, to go!

Twice baked chocolate hazelnut

See all

Inside

Philz Coffee

4.1(815 reviews)

2.8 mi

I love Philz I come here all the time. Their coffee is so yummy and consistent which I love and…read moreit's a great place to study or do work. The vibe is super nice and has a nice comfortable atmosphere. Everyone working here is always so kind, and Ash is especially sweet. He always greets customers with a smile, makes everyone feel welcome, and genuinely goes out of his way to make your day a little better. His positive attitude is one of the reasons I keep coming back!

My first time this year here. Shocked that it is so quiet. It wasn't last time as it was noisy…read more Lovely folks and lovely service. It's the ideal place to come because there's parking on the streets and in the underground garage that I usually use.

The famous wall of money bills!

See all

Backyard Café

4.3(42 reviews)

3.1 mi

I really wanted a caffeine pick me up before we started our day while my friend was visiting from…read moreout of town. Cute spacious place. Definitely see myself hanging out here. Very cozy. We both ordered a matcha with a milk sub. Staff were nice. Drinks came out in a reasonable amount of time. When I picked it up, I was like... it felt like there's nothing inside. Small drink. I would return and try their frap. Plenty of parking.

I came by with a friend and we both had lattes, one with milk and one with oat milk. I forgot which…read moreflavor because we don't usually drink plain lattes. He enjoyed his and I was okay with my oat latte. It wasn't bad and it wasn't great. Cronut with jelly was okay. Parking in the lot was no problem. We walked by two buildings and looked inside before we figured out which building was the Backyard Cafe. There was someone ahead of us in line and they were told they did not deliver to the outside tables. Pickup was at the counter. The back row of tables where I took the picture below was popular. We sat there and so did three others with laptops. There were two nice employees, one taking orders and one making drinks. If someone wanted to come here, I would.

Order Counter

Coffee

See all

Interior

Mochi Waffle Corner

4.3(199 reviews)

1.5 mi

Inconspicuous spot for amazing mochi waffles and croissant waffles, take out only…read more Mochi waffles: 5/5, most reasonably priced and consistently made I've found in the Bay. Love the classic pandan, taro, sweet potato mochi waffles, amidst their variety of flavors. Drinks: 3.8/5 - Very good egg cream lattes - Solid matcha butterfly pea latte - Middle of the road regular milk teas and boba Instagram: TianTianEats

This is not your typical pandan waffle. It's definitely a mochi waffle! The waffle was good and…read morethere are a lot of different flavors and combinations to choose from. They do take a while to make the waffle and there is not seating available. Easy parking out in the front lot. Will be coming back when I'm craving a sweet treat and to try their drinks!

Waffle boxes

Instagram: TianTianEats

See all

Mochi Waffle Box with Toppings

Starbucks

3.2(116 reviews)

1.1 mi

Got the iced banana protein cold foam matcha! Really flavorful! And perfect midday cold drink…read more Fast service. Seating is perfect for studying. A good variety of seating with tables and couches.

Not all Starbucks are created equally and this one is really good. I just visited for the first…read moretime a few days ago and they were really efficient and on top of things. My drink came out exactly as I ordered as well as the egg bites, and they were really fast despite having a lot of people waiting. Lots of seating inside and out.

Aerocano

Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso

See all

Pecan Cortado

Clocktower Coffee Roasting Company

3.8(359 reviews)

1.0 mi

I've met a friend here a couple of times, and plan to be back. Lovely vibe, good pastry items,…read morepeaceful spot. Lots of things for sale that would make a very nice gift or nice purchase for yourself. Very nice selection or cards and fancy teas.

For a coffee place outside of downtown Mountain View, it's a good spot for meeting up…read more There are indoor seating and tables, but their patio seating is nice too, if the weather is nice and sunny. When I came early, I browsed the gift shop, with lots of cards, journals, positive and inspiring gift items.

Items for sale / ambience

Banana Nut Latte & Spring Lavender Latte

See all

Quiche Florentine

Coffeebar

4.0(121 reviews)

4.8 mi

I went on a Thursday between 2-4 p.m. and really enjoyed the space…read more Ambiance: The space is beautiful and bright, with large windows and high ceilings. It was very quiet during my visit, and conversations were kept to a minimum, which made it easy to concentrate. Even though it's located right across from a Caltrain station, I couldn't hear the trains at all. Parking & Accessibility: Parking was a breeze for me. I parked in the garage in one of the guest-reserved spots, and there's also street parking available. Since it's directly across from a Caltrain station, it's also easily accessible by public transportation. Seating: The café is connected to a leasing office, so be mindful of where you sit. The leasing agents do monitor the area and make sure café customers stay within the designated Coffeebar seating area. Drinks & Service: I ordered a loose-leaf tea and asked for it iced. The staff was warm and friendly, and as they handed me my drink, they said, "I hope you enjoy the tea." I really appreciate little details like that--it made the service feel more thoughtful and welcoming. Overall, I would definitely come back, especially when I need a quiet space to focus and get some deep work done.

Only one tall seat; wish there were more tall seats which is healthier :(…read more What can I say I love CoffeeBar despite all the cons. Pros - nice and clean restroom, gives it an upscale vibe - They are nice enough to give you free refills when you have your own cup - Cal-train station is nearby WiFi SSID: "@Coffeebar Guest WiFi"

Inside

Next door apartment complex

See all

Peet's Coffee & Tea

3.5(32 reviews)

1.0 mi

Incorrect hours on yelp. Came here only find out that they are already closed. New hours 7am to 3pmread more

This was closed when it said it was open on yelp. Drove all the way, found parking, just to find…read moreout no one behind the peets bar :(

Nice ambiance

See all

The Fly-By

4.2(30 reviews)

1.2 mi

I didn't realize this cafe was inside a hotel but I would say that the ambiance and the environment…read moreis phenomenal for getting good work. The lighting is not too dim for you to fall asleep but ensures a nice calm environment. We tried their matcha and mocha. Unfortunately, their matcha was really bad and just tasted like milk. The mocha was really good though and very strong, which I enjoyed! Overall, great environment with lots of comfortable chairs for good studying!

This is my second time eating here at The Flyby, and I did the smart thing - I did not bring my…read morework with me! Because, once again, I was distracted by the quality of the food, and there would be no way for me to do anything else, but to eat! Today, I was in the mood for something more than a salad (much as I wanted to preset what I had the first time coming here, I made a concerted effort to order something else...), thus I chose the Forager Flatbread. It took less time to make this time (roughly about five minutes after ordering), and when it came out, I marveled at how it looked like a work of art! Just beautiful! Each piece of herbed formage blanc flatbread had a nice, crunchy bottom (but not blackened) and a slightly tanginess, with a a good amount of "hen-of-the-wood" mushrooms, sweet roasted garlic and a bed of arugula. My, oh, my! My first bite was a multi-level extravaganza! The crunch of the bread, followed by the aroma of the herbs and arugula, then the saltiness of the cheese, the sweetness of the roasted garlic, the earthiness of the mushrooms - all came together as just a wonderful work of culinary art! This being my first time eating today, my saliva glands just fired off at first bite, causing a bit of intense pain from too much saliva shooting out. But, seriously, this was a very delicious entree, that I enjoyed from start to finish! Bravo for this second joyous experience!

See more unrecommended reviews

Roger Bar and Restaurant Olive Margarita Flatbred

See all

Roger Bar and Restaurant Hummus

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

87 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Grace K.

Elite 18

1728

1116

1047

18 years ago

[edit] so because I edited my Verde review, I thought I might as well edit this one too. I said that this place is better than Verde, but 09 is a new year for new and updated things! Now I definitely think Verde is better, but this place still is good. And yes I did give it 4 stars just like I gave Verde 4. I wanted to give this place 3.5 stars, but I thought I'd be generous with the star giving since I'm in such a good mood :P The boba is decent, probably #2 for me - and the tea isn't that bad either. My favorite is the hot almond milk tea. I suggest you try this one admist the MANY MANY choices you have. Also, just like Verde, this place is even WORSE with seating. I think there really is only enough for 6 people (or maybe even less) haha. . .you definitely gotta get your boba on the run :) BTW, I don't think they take credit card, but if I'm wrong, my bad! [Aug '08 review]Yes, I'm a fan! Not a 5-star fan yet, but definitely a fan! It's better than Verde for various reasons - Although there's almost no seating inside, it's not cramped when you're standing in line. The owner is super nice and he always has a smile on his face. They have TONS of flavors and out of the couple I've tried - I like them all! The boba tastes a lot better and the texture is better too. Also, it doesn't taste powdery - it definitely goes down smoothly and the tea really does taste better. read more

D M.

14 years ago

So Tea Era is definitely my favorite boba/bubble tea place in MV. It really is a fair amount better than Verde Tea and IMHO blows TapEx (Tapioca Express) out of the water. Though it does have a pretty small seating area and is inconvenient in that they only accept cash, it still has my business due to taste. At some boba places the drinks are a bit too watery or (god forbid) even sometimes gritty from the powders they use to make the drinks. I'm not sure if Tea Era uses different ingredients, but they at least do a much better job of mixing the drinks. Some nice touches: * if your drink comes out a bit below the brim of the cup, they normally go back and make you a little bit more... they seem to do all they can to get you right to the top * great selection of flavors (milk teas, non-milk teas, smoothies, etc.) and good selection of tapioca (black pearls, various colored cubes and pearls) My overall recommendation: * Taro Milk Tea with Black Pearls... so creamy... tastes a bit like cake batter to me. I guess you can't beat a classic :) read more

Jessica T.

545

12 years ago

A close second for me to the Fantasia in Cupertino. I adore anything with taro so I was ecstatic to find another tea shop besides Fantasia that served taro balls! The Tea Era taro spheres are rather different from Fantasias. You can just get them in a cold drink and they are considerably smaller and have a smoother texture than the fantasia taro balls. I asked the Tea Era workers why I could not get them in a hot drink and was told they would melt:(. My go to beverage is the roasted barley milk tea (big) with taro balls and no ice. Taro balls are only so much better although their regular boba is great. After that, it was taro overkill. I figure I'm not as much of an actual taro fanatic as an I first thought. The line can get long here but it's worth the wait! You can add if you do not understand that to order they have a list of the popular drinks on the board and distinct toppings. Be sure to bring cash, and remember to get your loyalty card stamped each time! read more

Venessa C.

121

12 years ago

Coming to Tea Era was my last attempt to enjoy boba since I had tried it and had been extremely disappointed by it. Do I believe that I will crave this? No. Yet, I now can value it. The tea is absolutely delicious. It was a bit daunting coming into this place because the menus are largely not in english and I was very perplexed walking in. Yet, I told the woman behind the counter I had never been there before and I inquired what she implied I get and she promptly said the roasted barley milk so I figured, why not? I thought the way they make the tea was really cool. They've this machine that places a seal in addition to it and shakes it that you break through with your straw. The woman even inquired after I tried it if I enjoyed it which showed that she cared about my experience. That was a fine touch. In general, I definitely would come back. I would suggest giving this place a try in the event that you're not a lover of boba. read more

Harry C.

112

12 years ago

The wife wanted an avocado smoothy, so I headed over to Tea Era. I asked for a whole avocado (they usually only use 1/2) and the manager was very accommodating. After leaving I noticed that there wasn't any boba in my drink. I made a quick U turn and let the girl know what had happened. The girl at the registered (she was wearing a blue addida's jacket and spoke w/ a very strong mainland china accent) was extremely rude. She stared at me like some evil witch, then snapped 'you didn't tell me you wanted pearl! you need to pay more!' I was taken aback by her lack of basic courtesy and actually said...'damn' Management should not allow a person of such low character to be customer facing. If she can't show good manners to the customer, why is she taking our orders in the first place. Thanks for the smoothy! But, please select and train your staff w/ higher standards. read more

Danny L.

18 years ago

I get the same drink every time I visit a tea shop - jasmine milk tea with no pearls. I hardly ever stray from this order, and whenever I do, I usually end up regretting it. Well, with all these positive comments about the roasted barley milk tea, I couldn't help trying it out. Now the roasted barley milk tea is the only drink I order at Tea Era. I was surprised, but I love the taste of this drink. One great thing is also how consistent it is. At other places, the sweetness of a drink can vary, but here, the drink tastes the same every single time. I still get the jasmine milk tea everywhere else I go, but here, the roasted barley milk tea is the only drink I will ever order. I come away happy every single time. read more

Kyu L.

18 years ago

I went there after dinner and wanted to try something new. Saw on the menu a japanese milk green tea. Cool....must be an inced sencha or matcha with milk and sugar. I asked if I could get it without the milk and nope I couldn't. The said the milk was already mixed in. Okay...I gave it a try..."with pearls please". Sorry we're out of pearls. Okay...without perals then. The guy got a spoon and scooped out some green colored powder and mixed it with water and ice. Ummmm....gross. I thought there was some tea invovled with this drink and not just an instant flavor mix. Oh well....I guess for real tea I need to go elsewhere. read more

Jeff J.

18 years ago

This is the only place my girlfriend want to come for drinks, so sadly i have to drink all the way from San Jose, jkjk =]. its worth it though. first time i went there i had strawberry with pearls. yum! TARO!!!! i loved there taro. if you ever get the chance, try it. the only one that makes it, is the supervisor/owner. i asked for it the other day and all the workers said it was too hard to make.... so im guessing hes the drink guru....... its a small place, more like a whole in the wall. but don't like the tiny place next to some weird shop that is never open when i go.... *weird* Rose, Roasted Barely good too read more

Morgan D.

9 years ago

Nice spacious place and already crowded! Super crowded! I have yet to make it into the Tea Era location, but that's sort of my home so I for sure will. Their matcha with oat milk latte was superb. Thicker consistency than with just almond milk. Slightly sweet naturally. The energy balls: peanut butter, oats, and other ingredients and it is a calorie packed energy ball. Healthy at that so healthy calories. Fettuccine stir sticks so you don't get that gross wood taste. Plenty of seating but gets busy. Parking avail in the lot. So very excited to go more often! read more

Ck K.

15 years ago

My cousin keeps telling me how she loves the drinks here. She said there's a strong tea flavor. So, I was near downtown Mountain View and decided to give them a try. I was kind of upset. The tea tasted like your average milk tea place. The texture was UN-appetizing. I don't know if I had bad luck, but the milk tea I got still had powdery particles in it. I drank half of it then tossed it cause I couldn't stomach it. I'll give them one more chance another time. I'm guessing it was bad luck. read more

Amber L.

11 years ago

To be 100% honest, I probably won't come back, but not because of the Milk Tea I ordered. In fact, the tea was pretty good...not too sweet and quite refreshing. The problem is that they don't have central air and the wait was really long. It was really humid inside, so I would definitely not consider staying there. Again, the tea was worth the money so please don't think the 3 stars has to do with product quality. I hope this was helpful...happy eating everyone. read more

Kaichyn K.

8 years ago

On the outside, there is a poster with pictures advertising for "red bean and fresh milk" in Chinese, but the English version only says "red bean". When I spoke Mandarin to order, the staff told me English only. As if this is not confusing enough, I can't find an item named "red bean and fresh milk" on the formal menu displayed inside. I said "red bean", and got red bean milk tea, which tastes ok but that's not what I wanted and not the one on the poster. read more

Rachel S.

4 years ago

This is a tiny place on Castro street, with a few tables both inside and outside. It has a good selection of teas both hot and cold at pretty good prices. It often has a long line but it moves pretty quickly, considering almost every drink is a customized tea. My favorite is the rose boba tea - it's very refreshing and really good! They have an array of menu items to chose from. It's definitely worth a visit! Note - they take CASH only. Highly recommended. read more

Jaehee J.

12 years ago

My favorite boba tea place in the bay area. Be warned though--super tiny place, especially when it's full, which it nearly always is. Their wall is littered with stamp cards from other customers. You can also request a stamp card and put it on the wall for when you come next time, just remember to write your name on it and where you put it. Be sure to look around at the handwritten signage on the wall to see if any drinks have special promos. read more

Elizabeth L.

11 years ago

I am not a tapioca pearl fan, so I cannot comment on those. But, I really like both their hot taro tea and lemon slushy with bits of aloe instead of pearls. Both are so good I haven't branched out and tried anything else on their extensive menu. There is very little seating inside, but there is more outside which I prefer anyway. It is cash only, but they have stamp card that you can redeem when it is full. Also, they are closed on Tuesday. read more

Sandeep K.

4 years ago

The bubble tea is not bad but definitely not the best in Mountain View for sure. There are many relatively newer bubble tea places near by which are significantly better. The owner of this bubble tea shop seems to be related to the restaurant next door, Queen House, so there are often cross promotions between the two. If you crave for bubble tea when eating at Queen house, this is not a bad choice. But I would go somewhere else otherwise. read more

Cynthia H.

4 years ago

Tea Era is my favorite place to get boba milk tea on Castro. Co-workers and I often go for a boba run, to the degree one of the interns made us a parting gift-- Boba Club mugs. This tea place has a lot of variety and, without fail, has made quality cups of boba. I've never had the hot versions. My tendency is iced, half sugar. There's often a line so the workers here have learned how to move things along relatively quickly. read more

Hubert L.

Elite 23

136

464

4 years ago

DRINKS -- (4/5) Drinks were very suspicious since they were made within a minute which made it seem like it was made from powder. The drink was alright and had good chewy boba. VIBES -- (2/5) Vibes were not here because all you got was a small aisle to sit and wait for your drink and that's all. The space was tight so to enjoy the boba you would have to step outside. read more

Pierre F.

3 years ago

I recently visited Tera Era, and I must say, it was an incredible bubble tea experience. I ordered a mocha smoothie with salted whipped cream, and it was absolutely excellent. The smoothie had the perfect balance of rich mocha flavor and creamy goodness. The addition of salted whipped cream added a delightful touch of savory sweetness. read more

F. C.

6 years ago

Good l highly recommend this place . Very delicious, *cheap* boba with fast service. The pearls and tea are both very high quality, and while it won't be the most phenomenal boba you can get in the area, it's certainly one of the most worth it shops for the affordable price, in my opinion. Definitely would recommend! read more

Tea Era - coffee - Updated October 2026

People who viewed Tea Era also viewed

TP Tea

4.1

(132 reviews)

I have been to TP Tea several times now. The following is what I have tried so far:…read more Tie Guan Yin Tea Latte (5/5) - If you do not know what to get here, this is what you get. It has a nutty, roasted flavor profile. You can really taste the tea flavor. The only thing is that it is a little heavy on the creaminess sometimes. Mango Cheese Cream Foam (2/5) - I was able to take a sip of my friend's drink. Only one sip...because I did not like it. I like mango, but I really don't like drinks where I feel like I'm just sipping up pure mango puree. That's the case with this drink. If that's what you're into, then go for it. I just wish it was more milk based and creamy. Mango Tea Latte (5/5) - The TGY tea latte was originally my favorite, but this one has turned my head. I am a sucker for mango, and this drink is delicious! It has a nice sweet, creamy mango flavor. I usually get this with QQ noodle for a little something something to chew on. I have not tried the boba here because my friend was dead set on it not being good, so I will trust him on that...along with the rest of the Yelp reviews I've read about that haha. The QQ noodle is unique so I'd opt for that. Overall, it seems to be a great place for good milk tea. Definitely recommend it.

Good quality tea. The inside is small, so don't expect to sit down if you go during peak hours. But…read morethen again, it's tea, so just take it with you. I usually get one of the Oolong tea series or sometimes the Jasmine, and I've never been disappointed. You'll get better tea here than you would at those places with the hour+ wait times.

Tea Annie

4.0

(210 reviews)

Tea Annie is back!! We were regulars at the old location, so we've been patiently waiting for the…read morenew Los Altos location to open. This location is slightly smaller than their old one, but there were still plenty of places to sit. Parking was easy in the strip mall parking lot. We were sad to see that they don't have their full menu yet, but they told us they're still sorting things out in their kitchen and hope to have all the flavors soon. They also gave us a sample of their new soft serve ice cream, which was pretty good. I can't wait to come back again soon!

Thrilled Tea Annie is open again, in a new location. Menu is the same, tons of options, and same…read moremom & pop nice service. Wishing them well in Los Altos!

408 Boba

4.3

(38 reviews)

By far the best Mango Nada I have ever had. Service was beyond excellent! Affordable! 10/10read more

Boba is typically an Asian/Chinese drink but this location seems to pay little to no homage to that…read moreculture. It's just like a little kiosk set up inside a 7/11 type beat with very little decorations and an empty display with just fake mangos at the bottom. It's very much not really a place you would grab a boba and chill with your friends unless you like convenience stores. Like respect to the staff the people that work there were very nice but that's pretty much where the good stuff ends. The service took like 15 minutes to make 2 drinks when we were the only customers so while I appreciate they were making from scratch, that's too long.

Tea Era

3.7

(853 reviews)

This is an oldie, but goodie, and I'm so glad Tea Era has stood the test of time. The new fad…read moredriven boba shops aren't bad, but I don't find most of them that much better (my kids and wife agree), and we certainly don't love the wait times and lines for some of them (or the extremely high prices). Tea Era offers all types of milk tea, including caffeinated, non-caffeinated, and fruit-based options, including slushy type drinks. They also have quite a selection of food and snacks, including popcorn chicken and various chicken and pork based noodle and rice dishes. The food has gotten quite a bit more expensive over the years, but their boba is still reasonably priced relative to other shops. As an added bonus, Tea Era is located in a strip mall with lots of parking. There is a bowling alley nearby as well as an array of most Asian restaurants, many of which are delicious.

Rating should be 3.5 not 4…read more This place has an extensive menu. They have more just boba tea. They serve also Taiwanese cafe food. Ordered Ceylon milk tea. Sugar and ice level were as expected as the order. Boba was cooked to just right. Tea however was a bit weak. Nowadays, one orders from the kiosk and waits for the drink. No more live cashier.

T Castle

4.0

(33 reviews)

I was really feeling something sweet and looked around the area for something like an egg puff…read morewaffle and stumbled upon this spot. I got the Oreo crunch puff and the sweet grape crema. Oreo Crunch puff- Everything that you would expect from a good eff puff waffle. The waffle was nice and sweet, crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. The Oreo bits were busting with the generous amount loaded into the waffle. Every bite was an Oreo waffle puff perfection. Sweet Grape Crema- The grape was potent with flavor and really shined throughout the entire drink. It wasn't too sweet and the crema was both sweet and savory, the perfect topper to any good drink. There was only a single worker there at the shop that was responsible for both handling the cashier and making the drinks. Although it was busy and she was by herself, she was still very enthusiastic and made the experience there even better! Solid job and hats off to her!

T Castle is located in downtown Mountain View. Parking is a bit hit or miss here, you can try your…read moreluck with street parking or park in the nearby parking garage. Small shop that may be easily missed - the interior is simple and modern, but too many flies swarming in a group in the middle of the store, which discouraged us to enjoy our drinks inside for long. Ordering is on the kiosk inside. I ordered my usual, a jasmine milk tea and a HK milk tea, since it seems like one of their speciality drinks. The jasmine milk tea was good - it had a good creaminess to it. The HK milk tea was very disappointing - it tasted bitter with a weird aftertaste to it, definitely does not taste like any HK milk tea I had before from shops in the Bay Area or even back in HK. Overall 1.5 - 2 stars, but bumped it to 3 stars just for the jasmine milk tea.

Wanpo Tea Shop

3.6

(346 reviews)

Easy ordering process: you can order online ahead of time or use the kiosk near the front door to…read moreplace your order. Once ready, you'll get a text message and can pickup your drink inside. Each drink is organized by order number, so you just walk in and pick up. It's strange to not have to speak with anyone, but it's efficient. Most of the drinks offered are fruit teas, and are light and refreshing. It's a typical "boba" spot; good but nothing super amazing.

Milk tea was average; I would've liked a stronger tea flavor. Boba was great chewy texture but…read morepretty flavorless. I would maybe go again if it was a super hot day, and I was craving something to drink at the mall, but probably get it with grass jelly.

MoonTea

4.1

(242 reviews)

I stopped by for takeout. They have a wide variety of drinks…read moremade with different types of tea leaves, so I'd say this place is great not just for boba lovers, but also for people who genuinely enjoy tea. The food menu was also more extensive than I expected, making it a good spot if you're a little hungry too! Xiangxi Hot and Sour Rice Noodles You can choose the spice and sourness level, so I went with extra sour. I thought it would be small since it's listed as a side dish, but the portion was big lol. The peanuts added a really nice crunchy texture too! Changsha Stinky Tofu It was my first time trying stinky tofu, and wow...the smell was definitely strong and the flavor was super unique. I think it's one of those foods people either love or hate, but it's definitely worth trying at least once for the experience!

Popular spot in Sunnyvale. looks like everyone knows about it, since it was pretty crowded on a…read moreweekend. First thing I noticed was the smell - their teas have a really nice fragrance. Lychee milk tea and peach oolong milk tea were both good. Sweetness and ice level are adjustable, which I always appreciate. Small detail but I loved their cups ,floral patterns, nice touch. Service was fast despite the crowd. They also have several food options on the menu. Didn't get a chance to try them this time but I'll be back for that.Worth checking out if you're in the area.

Chun Yang Tea

4.1

(263 reviews)

My office is literally across the way from the tea shop. I have been there multiple times or our…read moregroup has ordered online and got it delivered. I will say the quality of service is superb. Each time we have ordered their our items have come correct each time. I called that out because our group order sometimes is about 10 people and no one has ever had any issues with the quality of their drink. The day I went, July 14th, I was only going for myself and got one item. The individual behind the counter when I walked in greeted me said hello and asked if I had any questions. I told them no and that I would use the machine to order my drink. It was ready within 4 minutes looked beautiful and as I left the shop the person on the counter told me to have a great day. Like I said I just love this place and I really wanted to do a review for it considering I've been there multiple times now.

I ordered the Lychee Oolong Tea. It came out within 10 minutes. It tastes very sweet and like…read moreartificial lychee. There's an oolong tea aftertaste. Reduce sweetness from normal! This is a chill place for small or big hangouts! The parking lot is small and shared with residents so that's not fun. I was here during lunch on Friday and it's not that crowded surprisingly.

Pop Tea Bar

3.9

(349 reviews)

Pretty good tea place, it was great to try it; they have a solid set of teas, with variety of…read moretastes, all delicious, defiantly a solid spot, stopped by here a few years ago and loved it

Pop Tea Bar just got bought for the second time in two years. Whoever the new owners might be, I'm…read moreseeing early hints of greed and stinginess. Their drinks used to be a good deal, but prices have jumped by something like $1.40 across the board -- a combination of raising the base number and no longer including tax. They also whimsically decided to erase all customers' points in the rewards program (buy 15 drinks, get 1 free), making everyone start from zero. So far the drinks haven't been compromised, but overall I'd say this place is just OK now.

Gong cha

3.7

(170 reviews)