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Tea Top consistently delivers on quality and service. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, similar to the Katy location. I'm especially obsessed with their Jasmine tea with regular milk foam! The floral aroma of the tea pairs perfectly with the creamy, subtly sweet and salty foam. Their crushed ice lemon green tea is also refreshing and the perfect drink for a hot summer day!
My friend raves about the Tea Tops in Houston and swears it's better than the one we have in the DC area, and she was not capping! The interior is nice and clean with the typical Tea Top colors and decor. The ingredients they use for their drinks are fresh and high quality. Between the three of us, we shared two drinks because we were already incredibly stuffed from two lunches and egg tarts that we enjoyed before getting boba. MILK FOAM WINTERMELON DRINK 奶蓋冬瓜 - 5.75 + cheese cap + less ice + 50% sweet + 0.65 for agar boba I love that they give you a lid where you can enjoy the wintermelon drink and boba through a straw and a sippy opening to try some of the cheese cap. For whatever reason, this refreshingly sweet and savory cheesy combination worked incredibly well. The agar boba isn't a must, but its jelly-like chewiness was a nice texture addition. I would prefer it a little less sweet, but this was what one of my friends wanted. YOGURT LYCHEE LEMON 荔枝檸檬多多 - 6.25 + less ice + 30% sweet + 0.65 for coconut jelly The sharp tanginess of this drink combined with the citric acidity of the lemon was a bit shocking, but in a good way. There's a lot of yakult and the tropical flavors of lychee in the drink. The coconut jelly helped balanced some of the sour flavors with its mellow sweetness, but this was overall a phenomenal drink that's unique. I would prefer 0% sweet since the yakult on its own is already pretty sugary. The drinks at this Tea Top location was solid and I would recommend checking it out. We didn't get any drinks with tea, but I'll try something tea-based next time.
My favorite place to get any milk tea/fruit tea in the DunHuang plaza! The tea is brewed in house and tastes great each time. My favorite is the wintermelon alpine milk tea or taro milk tea (they use real taro!!). Great study spot too.
A great place to study and get work done, seats are slightly uncomfy because it's a wooden bench and there's an extra long table if you don't mind sitting with strangers! If you like your traditional boba milk teas and you LOVE toppings - teatop is the place to go. Half my drink is always topping which I high key love. This is my go to especially if you want more than just the typical boba pearls. When I can't decide what topping I want, I just get the one that has 3 different toppings haha. Almost feels more like a meal than a drink
Honestly in my opinion tea top and feng cha taste very similar. They are both good and known for the milk foam. My only complaint about them is that they don't have a lactose free option for those of us who are lactose intolerant. It is also the reason why I stop going here
Tea Top truly is the top tea you can get in Houston. I've gotten to try 3 milk teas here: the classic black milk tea, sun moon lake milk tea, and alpine milk tea. All 3 were excellent but this is how I would rank them: 1. Sun moon lake 2. Alpine 3. Black The sun moon lake tea they serve is really special. Such a unique aroma that's hard to find elsewhere. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw this tea on a menu. The alpine also has a nice fragrance. Finally, the tapioca pearls have been perfectly sweet and chewy each time. I'll be back without a doubt to try more of their milk teas! Good amount of seating here as well!
The signature Alpine Green Tea was extremely good, perfectly balanced between tea flavor and sweetness. The price was surprisingly cheap at around $4.90, and the drinks were ready in no time. I've been here before and will definitely keep coming back! There was a lot of seating available in the establishment and a restroom.
Tea Top is a very well-loved boba shop in Houston's Chinatown. The prices are slightly lower than the newer, "trendy" boba shops. Many of my friends say this is their favourite boba in Houston, including the friend I met up with during this visit. We came on a Sunday evening to chat and work. It wasn't very busy. I really like how they have a long table with many chairs, which saves space and maximizes seating. This feels like a more authentic boba shop that caters towards East Asian taste. Their menu is extensive and very accommodating. I really appreciate how they have a non-caffeinated section and a note about how all the fresh milk drinks use dairy-free milk. They have pictures of their top 10 drinks. My friend got the alpine green tea, which is their #1 drink. I thought it was kind of bitter, even though it had full sugar. I wasn't really into it, but my friend really likes it every time he goes. I got the fresh milk trifecta, which is their #2 drink. It comes with grass jelly, red bean, and tapioca. You can't adjust the sugar level because they don't add any extra sugar to it. Because they use fresh milk, and it's caffeine free, it doesn't have the classic milk tea flavour. The drink was not sweet, and the toppings were not sweet either, except for the red beans which were a little sweet. I enjoyed eating through my drink, but I wasn't very impressed by the taste. The price was $6.44 for their default tall size, which I found very reasonable. Parking in the surface lot of this plaza is a bloodbath. I recommend parking on the second floor of the free garage that is attached to Tea Top and its neighbouring restaurants. Walk over to the second floor restaurants from the garage and take the stairs down.
Came here after some dinner and it was packed on a Friday night. I got the wintermelon alpine green milk tea and loved it. Their wintermelon here is strong and I love the tea flavor. They are very fast with making the drinks here as well. Definitely my favorite place to get wintermelon milk tea
My go to order here is the sun moon lake tea with milk foam (less ice, 80% sugar). The milk foam compliments the tea with the perfect amount of creaminess, depth, and earthiness. There's also a slight saltiness that balances the sweetness. Will always recommend this to all my friends.
Pretty good drinks. I enjoyed the jasmine sea salt foam and the strawberry watermelon drinks. The tea drinks actually have a good strong tea flavor, not just milk and sugar. Visit if in the area!
Highlight: Signature Alpine Green Tea The tea had a fragrant aroma and smooth taste. A little bit on the sweet side but overall this drink is great. Hospitality: Super fast service. Got my drink within two minutes of ordering it. Honorable Mention: Quaint little shop and has the best prices I have seen for tea in a while.
I came back to Tea Top again for their taro slushy, but it didn't taste as great as last time. It's still real taro, I just don't know what was different about it this time :( I'll definitely be coming back to try other drinks!
My friend said this was his favorite boba place in Chinatown and it did not disappoint. 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. read more
Teatop is truly a staple in my top 3 boba places. My friends and I are always coming here after dinner. I am obsessed with the wintermelon alpine green milk tea here (my whole friend group usually orders this). It's the perfect sweetness and lightness just from the tea flavor itself. It is creamy but not too milky. Sometimes I get the cheese foam which adds extra creaminess! They have one of the best cheese foams that I have tried based on both flavor and texture. It is in the front of the plaza with plenty of parking, though it is harder to find parking during peak meal times. The seating in here is one really long table taking up a wall on the left and a handful of smaller tables on the right with chairs and a booth side to each. They have lots of ports on the right side, but it could get loud here. Their service is super fast too. I have never waited too long for my drink, even during rush times. They have a good reward system as well! It automatically is linked to my credit card so I don't accidentally forget to enter my account. read more
1 year ago
Tea Top consistently delivers on quality and service. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, similar to the Katy location. I'm especially obsessed with their Jasmine tea with regular milk foam! The floral aroma of the tea pairs perfectly with the creamy, subtly sweet and salty foam. Their crushed ice lemon green tea is also refreshing and the perfect drink for a hot summer day! read more
My friend raves about the Tea Tops in Houston and swears it's better than the one we have in the DC area, and she was not capping! The interior is nice and clean with the typical Tea Top colors and decor. The ingredients they use for their drinks are fresh and high quality. Between the three of us, we shared two drinks because we were already incredibly stuffed from two lunches and egg tarts that we enjoyed before getting boba. MILK FOAM WINTERMELON DRINK 奶蓋冬瓜 - 5.75 + cheese cap + less ice + 50% sweet + 0.65 for agar boba I love that they give you a lid where you can enjoy the wintermelon drink and boba through a straw and a sippy opening to try some of the cheese cap. For whatever reason, this refreshingly sweet and savory cheesy combination worked incredibly well. The agar boba isn't a must, but its jelly-like chewiness was a nice texture addition. I would prefer it a little less sweet, but this was what one of my friends wanted. YOGURT LYCHEE LEMON 荔枝檸檬多多 - 6.25 + less ice + 30% sweet + 0.65 for coconut jelly The sharp tanginess of this drink combined with the citric acidity of the lemon was a bit shocking, but in a good way. There's a lot of yakult and the tropical flavors of lychee in the drink. The coconut jelly helped balanced some of the sour flavors with its mellow sweetness, but this was overall a phenomenal drink that's unique. I would prefer 0% sweet since the yakult on its own is already pretty sugary. The drinks at this Tea Top location was solid and I would recommend checking it out. We didn't get any drinks with tea, but I'll try something tea-based next time. read more
My favorite place to get any milk tea/fruit tea in the DunHuang plaza! The tea is brewed in house and tastes great each time. My favorite is the wintermelon alpine milk tea or taro milk tea (they use real taro!!). Great study spot too. read more
A great place to study and get work done, seats are slightly uncomfy because it's a wooden bench and there's an extra long table if you don't mind sitting with strangers! If you like your traditional boba milk teas and you LOVE toppings - teatop is the place to go. Half my drink is always topping which I high key love. This is my go to especially if you want more than just the typical boba pearls. When I can't decide what topping I want, I just get the one that has 3 different toppings haha. Almost feels more like a meal than a drink read more
1 year ago
5 months ago
Honestly in my opinion tea top and feng cha taste very similar. They are both good and known for the milk foam. My only complaint about them is that they don't have a lactose free option for those of us who are lactose intolerant. It is also the reason why I stop going here read more
Tea Top truly is the top tea you can get in Houston. I've gotten to try 3 milk teas here: the classic black milk tea, sun moon lake milk tea, and alpine milk tea. All 3 were excellent but this is how I would rank them: 1. Sun moon lake 2. Alpine 3. Black The sun moon lake tea they serve is really special. Such a unique aroma that's hard to find elsewhere. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw this tea on a menu. The alpine also has a nice fragrance. Finally, the tapioca pearls have been perfectly sweet and chewy each time. I'll be back without a doubt to try more of their milk teas! Good amount of seating here as well! read more
1 year ago
The signature Alpine Green Tea was extremely good, perfectly balanced between tea flavor and sweetness. The price was surprisingly cheap at around $4.90, and the drinks were ready in no time. I've been here before and will definitely keep coming back! There was a lot of seating available in the establishment and a restroom. read more
1 year ago
Tea Top is a very well-loved boba shop in Houston's Chinatown. The prices are slightly lower than the newer, "trendy" boba shops. Many of my friends say this is their favourite boba in Houston, including the friend I met up with during this visit. We came on a Sunday evening to chat and work. It wasn't very busy. I really like how they have a long table with many chairs, which saves space and maximizes seating. This feels like a more authentic boba shop that caters towards East Asian taste. Their menu is extensive and very accommodating. I really appreciate how they have a non-caffeinated section and a note about how all the fresh milk drinks use dairy-free milk. They have pictures of their top 10 drinks. My friend got the alpine green tea, which is their #1 drink. I thought it was kind of bitter, even though it had full sugar. I wasn't really into it, but my friend really likes it every time he goes. I got the fresh milk trifecta, which is their #2 drink. It comes with grass jelly, red bean, and tapioca. You can't adjust the sugar level because they don't add any extra sugar to it. Because they use fresh milk, and it's caffeine free, it doesn't have the classic milk tea flavour. The drink was not sweet, and the toppings were not sweet either, except for the red beans which were a little sweet. I enjoyed eating through my drink, but I wasn't very impressed by the taste. The price was $6.44 for their default tall size, which I found very reasonable. Parking in the surface lot of this plaza is a bloodbath. I recommend parking on the second floor of the free garage that is attached to Tea Top and its neighbouring restaurants. Walk over to the second floor restaurants from the garage and take the stairs down. read more
2 years ago
Came here after some dinner and it was packed on a Friday night. I got the wintermelon alpine green milk tea and loved it. Their wintermelon here is strong and I love the tea flavor. They are very fast with making the drinks here as well. Definitely my favorite place to get wintermelon milk tea read more
2 years ago
My go to order here is the sun moon lake tea with milk foam (less ice, 80% sugar). The milk foam compliments the tea with the perfect amount of creaminess, depth, and earthiness. There's also a slight saltiness that balances the sweetness. Will always recommend this to all my friends. read more
2 years ago
Pretty good drinks. I enjoyed the jasmine sea salt foam and the strawberry watermelon drinks. The tea drinks actually have a good strong tea flavor, not just milk and sugar. Visit if in the area! read more
Highlight: Signature Alpine Green Tea The tea had a fragrant aroma and smooth taste. A little bit on the sweet side but overall this drink is great. Hospitality: Super fast service. Got my drink within two minutes of ordering it. Honorable Mention: Quaint little shop and has the best prices I have seen for tea in a while. read more
I came back to Tea Top again for their taro slushy, but it didn't taste as great as last time. It's still real taro, I just don't know what was different about it this time :( I'll definitely be coming back to try other drinks! read more
1 year ago
They might have one of the best tasting fresh grapefruit green tea in town. There's grapefruit pulp with every sip and they only sweeten it with honey, no other sweetener which I prefer. It's not too bitter and not overly sweet. A good balance without making any adjustments. You can taste the tea. The strawberry smoothie on the other hand had way too much sugar and too sweet (at 80% sugar level). Made me even more thirsty. It didn't really taste like fresh fruits, but more on the artificial side. If you like sweeter drinks maybe this is a better option. read more
Ok so this place is a tad more expensive but this has real taro and taro tapioca balls!!! Can I tell you how exciting that it?! Plus their alpine green tea with milk foam is straight fire. I went back twice within a week. Not proud of it but pretty glad I gave this place a second chance. Will be back for the other specials shortly ... read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Seriously , after visit this place is nothing like I heard. First of all, the cashier is not professional when taking ordered. The employees there shaking their head enjoy the loud music more than they focus on work . It really annoying when you order and she cashier keep looking at her phone. Got Matcha Red bean and it so bad. Paper cup look so cheap, No matcha flavor and the drink itself is super sweet. It cost over $7 bucks! So I tried to finish the drink but end up threw the Matcha red bean away . I don't know how they able to open so many locations with really bad quality drinks and trained unprofessional employees like this. I Haven't found a good quality bubble tea Shop since I moved to Houston yet. read more
4 years ago
This chain is one of the few places where I've been able to find Ginger Milk Tea that doesn't have a weird aftertaste and actually tastes like ginger. The one in Katy is able to offer it in Iced form but the Bellair location does not. Not really a problem when it's cold outside, since having a hot cup of tea is great. The ginger flavor isn't fake or artificial tasting and has a bit of a kick when it's in hot tea form. I really like it. The service was great and the lady who took my order had a genuine smile on her face. Made me happy. The ambiance is a bit on the loud side just because everything is concrete and metal but it wasn't too much of a bother because my order came very quickly and I was out. I'd come back again. read more
3 years ago
Service was really fast! I want to say I was in and out in about 5 mins. The drink was really good too with the perfect amount of sweetness even though I got less sweet! Got a couple of good photo spots as you can see. Has a few tables for you to hangout while drinking your drink. With the amount of boba shops around this area I wouldn't mind going here again to try different drinks! read more
3 years ago
Yummy jasmine milk tea. I appreciate that they use fresh milk. The boba is good, good portion, cooked nicely, not too sweet. Wasn't really a fan of the passion fruit tea because it had no real passionfruit or real passion fruit taste. Basically artificial flavoring. read more
4 years ago
The drink itself was delicious and not overly sweet. The place is clean and the customer service is great. I got my drink fast! read more
My husband ordered the tiger milk tea with the brown sugar boba and I ordered the strawberry green tea with aloe Vera. His tea needed a little more tea and a little less milk. He liked the boba. Mine had an enjoyable flavor and I liked the real strawberry pieces. The aloe Vera was. A little bit of a letdown, it didn't have that fresh, crispness I'm used to. Overall these were good drinks but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more
This place stands out for having a tea that I haven't really seen in boba places before - the Sun Moon Lake tea. I decided to give this a try - Sun Moon Lake milk tea with boba, and the milk tea is very flavorful and a lot different than the traditional house milk tea. It has a nice hint of floral taste to it which I enjoy. The boba texture is a bit too soft for my liking and kind of ruined the drink, but otherwise, this place distinguishes itself based off their tea selections. It also has nice ambience, especially the Instagrammable wall to take some pictures! read more
This place is located in the front left part of the shopping center. This is one of my favorite tea places to go too as they never disappoint. I never had an bad experience with them and the various drinks I got, they all tasted good. I normally get their oolong milk foam as my go-to drink but was craving Thai tea and it was good. I would recommend you try this place if you haven't before!! read more
2 years ago
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3 years ago
Nice little spot for bubble tea. I love that they use real taro! My husband didn't like the texture of the real taro in the drink, but I loved it! Line goes by fast with their quick service. So glad we tried it and we'll definitely be back to try more items from their extensive menu. read more
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9889 Bellaire Blvd
Ste E203
Houston, TX 77036
Chinatown, Sharpstown
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What kind of milk do they use for their cream blends? I am vegan.
Whole cows milk- not sure if they have vegan offerings. I'd call and ask
What are the names for the teas in the display case in the long cylindrical containers?
Those are all cold brewed teas! They have 3 different kinds as follows: Golden Daylily tea, Li-Shan Oolong tea, and Osmanthus Oolong tea. They're towards the "green tea" end of the spectrum.
