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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
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!
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
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!
3 years ago
We were doing a few errands and found ourselves wanting some boba. Yelp came to the rescue again. We found this gem using our map. Let's talk about location. It is easy to find as it faces the Main Street, and there's plenty of parking. When we entered it is a modestly sized business and the interior is modern, but cozy. There's also limited seating. They have many drinks on the menu and customizable levels of sweetness. It is important to note that the Thai tea comes presweetened, so it cannot be adjusted. They'll add ice to dilute the beverage. The other drinks seem to be adjustable. The staff is efficient, friendly and quick with the orders. We got Thai tea with boba and matcha mil tea with grass jelly. The drinks were delicious and not watered down. Overall this is a great spot for a quick grab, but not to sitting to talk. read more
One of my fave boba spot on Bellaire located in the Dun Huang plaza. The interior is a bit small but there are a couple of tables to sit at. It does get pretty crowded on a weekend night but service is pretty quick. Probably not an ideal place to study or do work. My fave drinks are the jasmine milk tea and grapefruit green tea. I like the consistency of the drinks here and they don't tend to make it too sweet. They have a variety of drinks and they usually have their top 10 drinks if you are undecided about what to get. read more
1 year ago
I got their winter melon milk tea with coconut jelly (since they don't have lychee jelly) and I thought it was really good. I think it is a solid choice if you want boba and the cashier is nice too. The inside of the store is really cute and has tables for 2 lined on the left side and a really long communal table on the right so it is a store for all group sizes. The drink is slightly powdery but other than that it is really good! read more
4 years ago
First time trying out this establishment. Order: -brown sugar jasmine milk tea, added on original milk foam & boba -peach slushy (or mango?), added on rainbow pop boba Pro: -Drinks tasted good -Quick service -Clean interior -Adjustable sweetness & ice levels Con: -Pricing. Every add on was an extra charge. Other places we've been to have sinkers or foam already included in drinks. Paid about $15 for 2 drinks. read more
6 years ago
Tea top is one of my MOST FAVORITE boba places in Houston Chinatown!! For all my vegan friends out there, the creamer they use in the milk teas says that it's lactose and dairy free but it contains sodium casein (which is not vegan bc it is a milk derivative) BUT you can substitute almond milk for an extra $1!!! The earl grey with 3Js, taro milk tea, tiger milk teas are some of my favorites!! read more
Your basic milk tea/ boba spot in Chinatown. Tried it for the first time after my other picks had lines that were a bit long. Got the matcha latte and it was decent but tasted like almost every other boba spot. Nothing super extraordinary and kinda reminds me of a Sharetea. read more
This has officially become my favorite boba chain in Texas (not sure if it's anywhere else). I would make the trek all the way from Austin to Houston just to order from Tea Top. Their tapioca pearls are always cooked perfectly, and their Sun, Moon, & Stars boba is my absolute favorite. The tea flavor is extremely apparent, but it balances out well so the milk tea is still creamy and light. I'm such a huge fan of Tea Top. I wish they would open a location in Austin because it's just that good. read more
3 years ago
My favorite goto boba place!! Drinks: 10/10 - I love the wintermelon alpine green tea with cheese foam, milk foam alpine green tea with taro balls, and earl grey milk tea with 3Q. Ambience: 9/10 - It is a friendly place with a decent amount of seating. Service is also really fast! Parking: 8/10 - I usually find parking right outside this place. However, the plaza can get busy at times, so you may have to park a little farther. Studying/working: 4/10 - It is a popular boba shop so it can get pretty loud. It is a great place for hanging out and chatting. I usually always find seating, so I've been able to use my laptop here occasionally. read more
6 years ago
Pros - Can order ahead of time so you can pick up (they're very timely) - Love their passion fruit medley! The jellies and bubbles are a great combo for the drink and it's not too sweet! I love that they use honey in the drink - Price is reasonable given the size of the drinks - Appreciate that they take precaution in the store (marked 6ft distance and there was a shield up at the register) - You can adjust sweetness and ice level, and I love that they actually ask what level you'd like - The menu is clear and easy to read, love that they have pictures of their top 10 drinks - easy and ample parking Cons - it can get a little busy, so ordering ahead is recommended! read more
Finally got to try the iconic alpine green tea, it's pretty good! I don't think it's my favorite drink but I can see why so many people like it, and I'd definitely purchase again. The 80% was the perfect sweetness level - depends on how strong you'd like your tea flavor to be. Also, the pearls are perfect! They were soft, chewy, & full of flavor. The milk foam compliments the tea as well. While there are a lot of boba shops around the area, I like how Tea Top has unique flavors such as Sun Moon Lake & Darjeeling, something that can't be found in other shops within the plaza. Overall, Tea Top's good reputation is deserved & I'll definitely be back for more! read more
I almost cried seeing that TeaTop was here in TX. TeaTop is my go-to, ultimate, #1 favorite boba spot back in the Bay Area. I love that their specials are the same as the ones that are displayed back in NorCal. It's a good feeling when something that's corporate doesn't change based on different management. However, there are different vibes do this TeaTop compared to the two in the Bay Area. This one is a lot bougie-er with fancier lights, nice wooden tables for studying or chatting with friends and a better aesthetic lewk. Their restroom is clean and their service is fast. My go-to is usually the Earl Grey with 3 chewy things: boba, grass jelly and lychee jelly...it's on their specialty menu. It was just as good and their toppings were just as bountiful. SCORE. It's a bummer they don't have a frequent buyer punch card like the ones back in the Bay have. These drinks come out to $5 or more if you end up getting the best drinks, which are probably specialty. That's the only bummer, but it's basically the same quality as the TeaTop's in CA. Parking is kinda tight since it's shared with a bunch of other stores in the Asian plaza, but you make do. Will definitely be back to get a taste of Taiwanese milk tea. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
A great stop for boba with great tasting tea and good quality pearls! Their tea is a bit strong so last time I opted for a caffeine free drink, which was loaded with sago, grass jelly, taro.. sounds like a lot but I loved it! read more
Review #11111 is very special to me. If I come here naked, please don't call a TEA COP I used to have a bad leg, so I did the TEA HOP When I use the bathroom, you can hear the TEA PLOP But when I want Milk Tea, I head straight to TEA TOP I used to sit on Anfield Road, now I'm on the TEA KOP I used to love Brendan, now I love my TEA KLOPP I used to stick to one lover, now we love to TEA SWAP But when I want Grapefruit, I head straight to TEA TOP I got so excited, I let the f***ing TEA DROP Barbie in heels almost slipped in the milk TEA SLOP But the servers didn't mind, they brought out the TEA MOP And quickly rustled up a nice replacement TEA TOP Hyolin came here, and sang some TEA K-POP She did sexy dance moves, it was a TEA BOP She stepped on me (like Barbie does), I was her TEA PROP And when she got thirsty, I bought her a TEA TOP If you still have your cherry, I can help it TEA POP Always keep it up and hard, never let my TEA FLOP But that was when I was a dude, then I had the TEA CHOP And when I want perfect service, I head straight to TEA TOP WHAT Dun Huang's most popular Boba shop, Chinatown's busiest teahouse, Houston's best milk tea, hands down. There's something about these recipes, as ones in Atlanta and Cali are similarly perfect - my all time fave milk teas - but this location blends perfect milk tea with the most wonderful, friendly servers, so it's at the very summit of my list of "best Boba in Texas." In fact, I come here almost every day. No, not that type of come. That's Barbie. After all, these milk teas are orgasmically good. What to get: Black Milk Tea, Oolong Milk Tea, Grapefruit w Black Tea, Orange w Black Tea, Watermelon w Black tea when they have it Or: Switch the black (Darjeeling) tea to Sun Moon Lake (also black) for any of those drinks for a different but similarly wonderful taste. And: ask for brown sugar instead of regular sweetener for an even more sweet and rich taste if you're into that. Speaking of rich: some of Barbie's clients have way too much money for their own good, I mean what kinda 57 yr old pays that much to have someone put a diaper on them? What not to get: Into a relationship with a Tea Bottom... subs are so boring. And: Tiff & Jess rock our world. As I said, there's no better place for crowds on any given night, there's often nowhere to sit, service is spectacular and I consider them to be my friends. I also have good friends at several other wonderful boba shops in Chinatown, but there are no other milk teas as good as the ones here. Jess & Tiff are the nicest, hottest bobagirls in bobagirl history. We love them way too much! Honestly there'll be weeks when I'll visit 7 times - usually near closing time, which they never have a problem with - they know my drink right when I walk in, too. The owner is lovely & friendly, and has been going off-menu for me from day one. The employees love her (which is great bc lots of Boba employees secretly aren't too crazy about their owners). I also love that, as I said, they tend not to kick people out at closing time. As an additional lovely note, someone was very abusive to us recently on Yelp, and Tea Top took care of it before I even had the chance to. Like I said, loyal people. If you haven't tried Tea Top, you haven't had milk tea in Houston. Come try it. I might even be here when you come (It depends how close to closing time it is) If you are Edam, I'll be the BRIE TOP If you're the princess, I'm the PEA TOP If you want sausage, I'll bring the D TOP But if you want Milk tea, come for some at TEA TOP! If you're Dr. Watson, it's the ELEMENTARY TOP If you have 2 lovers, wanna make it THREE TOP? If the bathroom's empty, I need to go and PEE TOP And if you need a Grapefruit Black Tea, come to TEA TOP! If you're on Kayak, I'm the TRAVELOCITY TOP If you're Siouxsie Sioux, then I'm the BANSHEE TOP If you're the Titanic, then I'll be the DEBRIS TOP If you like Sade, just call me the MARQUIS TOP If you're running for election, I'm the ABSENTEE TOP If you're in Somalia, I'm the DJIBOUTI TOP If you're Pam Anderson, I'm the TOMMY LEE TOP If I'm a Spice Girl, you're the WANNABE TOP Are you from Nashville cuz you're the only TEN I SEE TOP If I'm Dallas, you can do me like DEBBIE TOP If you're Macauley in My Girl, I'm the BEE TOP So float like a butterfly down to TEA TOP! If I'm a sports better, you're the BRIBED REFEREE TOP If you're Charlie Brown, then I'm the SNOOPY TOP If I'm JWoww, then you're the SNOOKI TOP If I'm your husband, then you're my TROPHY TOP If this review gets censored you can blame the FCC TOP Wanna see a Wonka, I'll show you the WILLY TOP Barbie won't get with you, she's into BBC TOP Hopefully she'll call me and she'll share them all with ME TOP I mean, there's a reason they call me AC/DC TOP That's a pretty average night with Fox E and BARBIE TOP And yes I'm very proud that we're both LGBT TOP But there is nothing average with the fruity drinks at TEA TOP! WHAT!!!! read more
6 years ago
This is definitely one of my top favorite boba tea places that I've ever been to! It is a little bit pricey, but I feel like the tea flavor itself in the drinks that I have gotten are just right. I usually get less sugar, but it doesn't taste watered down or anything at all to me. My favorite drink to get that's kind of basic is the jasmine green milk tea. I feel like this is a drink you can't go wrong with! I've also tried the sun moon lake milk tea, and I thought it was really good also! It's definitely very unique, and you can ask them for a sample of it. The boba pearls themselves have a good consistency that I like, and they're not too sugary or too plain. Service here is excellent as well. I've never had to wait too long for my drinks. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! read more
With so many bubble tea shops in this complex and literally every other one is a bubble tea shop, how do you decide? Well I hit up 3 and placed an order in each. I had the Cheese foam earl grey with taro balls. And this was the winner bc taro balls are my thing, the Earl Grey was strong and the cheese foam was on point. Combine all of that together and you have yourself an awesome drink that satisfied my bubble tea craving. read more
I've been waiting for Tea Top to open since my friends bragged about other Tea Top restaurants in Houston over a year. You'll ask "how many milk tea joints do we need at Dun Huang Plaza?" Every boba tea house has its unique taste and fashion. I can't say I like it or not. Because the menu board looked crowded. Can't remember what I ordered but I like my drink. It has a kind of outdoor seating space but only stools by the window. I would bring friends to Tea Top. It normally not as busy as others behind this building. That's definitely a plus. read more
Such a cute, small space with good energy! We got the passion tea medley. Comes with boba & coconut jelly sinkers and it was actually super good. It was light, refreshing, and not bland at all. I would seriously get this again! With the uprise in boba joints popping up, it's not hard to spend $5-6 on a drink. Prices here are still pretty reasonable, many of them ranging in $4-5. We went on a Saturday afternoon and there were tons of people. It gets cramped really easily and we struggled to not be in someone else's' personal space as we were enjoying our drink! There is a huge communal table on one side of the place, and on the other side were 4-5 mini tables with booths and stand alone chairs. I would not recommend studying at this place; music is so loud (but at least it's good EDM lol), and huge groups of people will come here just to hang out. Excited to try more drinks in the future! read more
4 years ago
Was craving my boba fix in Houston and my friend recommended TeaTop. Small modern shop that was packed with fellow boba fiends. I ordered the grapefruit tea which was kind of tart but I liked the consistency of the boba. Nice and chewy. The taro milk tea was creamy and lightly sweet and I stole my friends drink for the gram. The taro boba was fun! Same consistency as the regular boba but lighter in color and lightly tasting of taro. read more
3 years ago
One of my favorite boba places, their cheese foam is completely different from other places I've tried. I put their cheese foam in almost everything I order from them, it's my guilty pleasure. I usually get their alpine green tea with cheese foam or if I want something creamier their early grey with 3Q's with cheese foam. The place is rather small but not cramped so I usually bring my order to go, the people are always fast and friendly with my order. read more
7 years ago
Tea Top, I'm sorry but I'm not really sold on it (yet). It be the beautiful top models that end up falling short in miss universe tho, although not always true. Came here for the signature alpine green milk tea and mango green tea. One which belong to the top 10 drinks and one which did not. In my opinion, the mango green tea the one that wasn't tasted better than the green milk tea. The mango green tea actually tasted like mango so I really appreciated that. However, the signature alpine green milk tea wasn't very tolerable for me that I had to just toss it. The interior decor was amaze balls tho. "Quali-tea" and "I am your cup of tea" every bubble tea in Houston has a background but these were one of my favs. Simplistic but it sure spoke. read more
7 years ago
Tea Top is officially my #1 bubble tea chain. Ousting an unnamed competitor, Tea Top has top notch teas paired with well/cooked tapioca pearls. I don't know - something about the tea they use specifically here is different in flavor and you know you're getting the real deal. Plus their special tea is from Sun Moon Lake and sometimes you just gotta rep Central Taiwan. I usually stick to their variations of milk tea from their menu, and I appreciate that they have a category for "milk tea" made with non-dairy creamer (yay for the lactose-intolerant) and the "fresh milk" drinks as well. I've had both their oolong and Sun Moon Lake tea multiple times and there's definitely a strong tea taste in their drinks. I don't get the tapioca every time but when I do, they've been perfectly cooked and soaked in sugar syrup. Also, I'm that person that orders less sugar with their drinks and I've found that their 25%/30% option is perfect for me. The interior of the Bellaire location is small, and cute as usual. Some good tables to study at during the slower hours, but it can get pretty busy and crowded in the evenings. If you're in the Dun Huang plaza, definitely don't count Tea Top out! It's worth walking from wherever your car is parked. read more
Tea Top is the absolute best boba shop, hands down. I said it. The sun moon lake milk tea is smooth, creamy, and has a bold tea taste to it. My peeve with other boba shops is the lack of tea flavor and the watered down flavor. This place does boba right! And the pearls are always cooked to perfection. read more
3 years ago
Tea Top is pretty decent. It's one of the many bubble tea stores at the Bellaire shopping center, but it focuses strongly on bubble tea basics: Milk/black tea and green tea. There are a few miscellaneous drinks, but they are few and still Asian themed. Namely, mung bean or passion fruit. I had the 50% sweet sun moon lake milk tea with tapioca, and my companion had the 50% sweet earl grey milk tea with tapioca. Both drinks were on the sweeter side, and the tapioca was also on the sweeter side. I actually liked the earl grey milk tea better than my own sun moon lake milk tea. I got the sun moon lake milk tea for its exotic sounding name. Turns out that the sun moon lake milk tea is the name of a brand of milk tea powder. But that's cool: At least the workers were cute and friendly. Other than that, Tea Top has the same issues with every other bubble tea place at Chinatown: Parking is difficult to find, and you'll find a line in every bubble tea store after 11. The tables are close to each other too, so you may have a difficult time hearing conversations here. read more
My favorite boba place in Chinatown! There's a reason why this small joint it always packed and has a line (you'll prob get your order within 5 minutes of ordering, but the line takes a while sometimes). Boba consistency is always chewy and perfect! I recommend the Sun Moon Lake Milk Tea with 50% sweet. I tried the rose cheese foam and it was good but it wasn't worth it making the drink $7 read more
Don't come here...unless you LOVE tapioca!!! Recently coming back from a milk tea drinking adventure in Taiwan (we may or may not have anywhere between 1-3 cups of milk tea with tapioca, every day), we were craving IT. What is IT? (Not the scary clown, that's for sure.) IT is the perfectly chewy, sugary tapioca ball drowning in a sea of brown sugar and milk tea goodness. Did we find IT? Not quite. But what we did find was very, very delicious. We ordered the Black Pearl Tiger ($5 after tax) and it came with almost double the amount of tapioca you usually get at other places!! The other drinks didn't come with as many balls, but the Tiger did and I wouldn't change a single thing about that drink. The drink itself tasted like brown sugar with milk - make sure you shake the drink before you pierce your straw in! If you're looking for some great milk tea and even better tapioca, this Taiwanese establishment is definitely the place you need to be. I will be coming back very soon. read more
5 years ago
It's so exciting when I'm able to find a teahouse that actually uses real taro instead of the purple powdered kind. This is definitely a 10/10. I came looking for Matcha, but my heart called me to taro LOL not really but I asked the cashier what they felt like they did best between the Matcha and the taro, and taro won! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. There's so many other drinks that I want to try. Quick service, friendly employees, and a variety of options. Just do it. read more
Happened to pass by Tea Top on the way to Kamalan Bakery and noticed that it was open. It wasn't open the previous times we had walked by. Seeing that the place is from Taiwan (where all great bobas hail), we decided to give it a try. Got the matcha latte and husband got the signature alpine green milk tea with boba. We also got to sample the sun moon lake black tea with 50% sugar. It wasn't overly sweet and the tea was good. I liked that the matcha latte can be made unsweetened, and that it was made with fresh milk (lactose free too!). The lady behind the counter kept warning me that an unsweetened matcha latte is extremely bitter, but it tasted fine. Matcha is supposed to be bitter! And it wasn't even that bitter. Overall I enjoyed it, but won't be my favorite, still prefer the one from Whole Foods or central market. The Alpine green milk tea was spectacular though. There's a very pleasant flavor to the tea and distinctly different than any other green tea I've ever had. I loved it. Their boba is good too, sweet and chewy, although KFT still has the best boba in my opinion. At first glance the pricing appears high, around $5/cup, but the cups are big so guess it evens out. Will definitely be back to try some of their other teas! read more
3 years ago
A new bubble tea shop in Chinatown is gonna get a lot of buzz regardless of how good it is, but Tea Top makes a strong impression with its delightfully brewed teas and its unique milk foam and cheese toppings. Yes, you read that correctly - CHEESE! Only a few other places in Houston offer a creamy cheese topping atop boba drinks - one being Houston's first Tea Top out in Katy Asian Town. Don't worry though, it's not swiss, parmesan, or cheddar - it's a thick, creamy, tangy layer that floats right on top of whichever tea you pick. It tastes a lot like light cream cheese or mascarpone, but I'm sure if you didn't tell someone it was cheese they'd probably just think it was yogurt. It's a must-try experience - I admit the first taste was a little strange, but it quickly grew on me - it's quite addictive! The sticker on top of the lid described three ways to enjoy the drink: sipping the milk/cheese layer directly, sticking the straw to the bottom to taste the tea, and then mixing the layers together to get the full effect. The teas themselves are delicious - the Alpine Green tea had a wonderful aromatic quality, and the Sun Moon Lake milk tea reminded me of the first (revelatory) sip of milk tea I ever had as a kid. The perfectly cooked tapioca pearls were tender and chewy and a little smaller than the ones elsewhere (which I don't mind). Drinks range from $3.50-$5.50, and the menu is rather extensive. Service is relatively efficient, given the (short) lines you'll probably see in the space. There's not much space to work, at least on the weekends - it'll be full with happy, boisterous clientele. I'll be sure to be back to try the regular milk foam topping as well as have more of those delicious Sun Moon Lake and Alpine Green teas! read more
8 years ago
I must admit that I was hesitant to try this place during their soft opening phase because I just wanted to go to my favorite tapioca shop, but this place may be the new top contender! I ordered a milk foam alpine green tea with 30% sugar and tapioca. Their milk foam was the creamiest, thickest foam I've tried in milk foam typed drink, and their tapioca was perfectly soft in texture! When they open up their full menu I'm excited to try their cheese foam! There are cute signs in the shop to snap pics of your drinks with also! read more
I ordered here for the first time to go for me and a bunch of friends. I didn't really have high of an expectation because there are so many boba places around. However the taste of the drinks I ordered are so delicious. It has more of a tea taste to it and the milk doesn't really overpower the taste of the tea. I also love the fact that they have a lactose free option with their "fresh milk" column. My cousin, who is lactose, especially enjoyed it. She didn't have any problems afterwards. We ordered the sun moon milk tea regular and lactose free. I took a sip from both and they are super tasty and similar in taste. 5/5. I ordered the specialty alpine green tea for my friend and she loved it. 5/5. I also ordered their top fruit tea (which I can't remember the name to) for my friend and he loves it as well. 5/5. I can't wait to come back and try the others. My friend had come in here once before and didn't have a good impression of their taste, but this second time around she tried it - she ended up loving it. Maybe it depends on the day since they are slightly new. I'll update this review as often when I return if the rating changes. read more
Chinatown's boba competition is steep, but Tea Top is one of the contestants for the best. I've enjoyed every drink I've gotten here, especially the milk teas. I have yet to try their fruit teas, but I'm excited to do so in the future. Their drinks are also beautiful and so picturesque (super instagrammable)! For my most recent visit I decided to try the pearl matcha latte and their valentine's special, rose milk tea. Milk Foam Rose Green Milk Tea - 5/5 Super delicious and concentrated rose flavor. Probably the best rose flavored tea I've tried in awhile. I used to love the rose milk tea at honey bees, but sadly they closed a while back. This is definitely as close as I'll get to the honey bees version. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try a new unique milk tea flavor or just anyone who's a sucker for rose flavored drinks. Pearl Matcha Latte - 4/5 I got it at 50% sweet and honestly the drink was a bit too bitter for my taste. I think 70% sweet would probably be perfect if you like a more sweet matcha taste. Nonetheless, the matcha was super concentrated and authentic. I think it paired extremely well with the brown sugar, tapioca, and red bean. My only complaint is that the wait is usually super long at Tea Top. They have a new system where you can order ahead and skip the line, so I definitely recommend using that. The employees are also sometimes listless, which doesn't really help because it can get a bit loud in there, so I have trouble hearing what they say. Other than that, their drinks are fire and I can't wait to try more! read more
8 years ago
Still in their soft opening. Located in the Dun Huang Plaza along with 4-5 other tapioca shops, Tea Top has to have a drink that stands out. My review is mainly based on their popular CHEESE MILK FOAM tea. (3/5): MILK FOAM SUN MOON LAKE BLACK TEA: Asked our cashier for a recommendation and was stuck between this one and the MILK FOAM ALPINE GREEN TEA. She said that the Sun Moon would be strong so I went for it. The cheese on top is very rich and thick. It tastes tart like cheesecake. The tea reminded me of an Oolong flavor. (3/5): FRESH MILK TRIFECTA: Comes with HERBAL JELLY, TAPIOCA, and RED BEAN. You have to be a big red bean fan to get this one. All I could taste was red bean. It is quite a filling drink because there's a lot of toppings in this one. Because of the consistency of the cream and how big the opening of the lid is, it is almost impossible to get a sip with the cream and tea. You have to use a straw. Other tapioca places have a plastic film where you can slit your own hole so you can control how much liquid comes out. Some people to drink like to drink in layers but I ended up just stirring everything together. It was a nice balance of light and creamy. I think there is a novalty to it because of it's recent addition to the plaza but it didn't make it on to my list of go-to places for tapioca. 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.
