Tea by the Sea is a waterfront retreat where crafted drinks meet comfort and calm. From bubble and boba tea to matcha, coffee, smoothies, fruit slushes and desserts, every offering is meant to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. Each drink is tailored to personal taste, with adjustable sugar and ice levels, and the option to enjoy beverages warm or hot. Guests are welcomed into a cozy lounge or invited outdoors to the spectacular, year-round waterfront patio--an amazing place to take in sweeping views of Boston. The experience is completed by a very friendly staff, excellent tea, and prices that feel refreshingly fair. Whether you're stopping by for a casual visit or settling in for a longer stay, it's a place for fun times, relaxed conversations, and moments worth lingering over. read more

TeaByTheSea - All of Boston - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I just watched the girl behind the counter blow her nose into a napkin in front of the toppings, then use the same napkin to wipe down the counter where the toppings are. She was making my drink. I just walked out leaving it there. I cannot believe what I saw. EDIT Based on Owner Response: So if you watched, you'd see me standing staring open mouthed watching through the blue glass, look around to see if anyone else was seeing what I was, then LEAVE WITHOUT THE DRINK I PAID FOR because of what I saw. I understand you're doing what you need to for your business, but don't try to make it seem like I imagined it. She blew her nose and used the napkin to clean up empty Yakult containers and wipe the counter down. She was not wearing gloves. Repeatedly touched her hair and face and was texting in between tasks. You might now want see through walls for your kitchen. read more

Hawaii tea tastes like anchovies (overroasted floral). Boba is moderately chewy and I waited about 10 mins for my drink despite being the only person there. Iguess they just take their time brewing and then walking to me! Just worth visiting for the pier views I'll have to try the Taiwanese tea or something else to redeem my first impression read more

East Boston was my childhood hometown and honestly coming back, I can barely recognize it. Tea By The Sea is located literally next to the sea (very on brand lol), in a nice neighborhood with a great view and a cute little dog park a walk away. Even outside of the shop, there's a cute walkway to take pictures or to just sit and relax and enjoy the breeze. The shop itself is pretty small, but located in this huge and nice lobby with very comfortable couches and sofas, which if I went to school around here, I would totally come and study here everyday. It's so quiet we literally whispered because we didn't want to break the peace. The menu has a good variety, and for starters when venturing into a new boba shop, I always get the original milk tea with boba and one fruity drink. For the bubble milk tea, I'd say the amount of sugar is just right. The taste of the tea is not too strong and not too bland, just right. The boba itself has a good texture to it, chewy but firm. Not sticky or not too hard neither, perfect. I also got a strawberry slush and this too was a subtle and refreshing strawberry flavor with just the right amount of sugar. Not too sour and not too sweet. Everything I got was just right. I saw on the menu they also sell Hawaii milk tea, which I'm very intrigued by. I'll have to try that next time. Also, they currently have a promotion going on where you can receive a free T-shirt or stuffed animal if you tag them on Instagram or Rednote! (Can you tell my first photo is the one I posted on my story?) Overall, I love this place and can't wait to come back! read more

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Glad to have a bubble tea place a few minutes away from my apartment. The space inside is huge because I think it's shared with another space/building but all seats are available for use. Whenever I stop by, there's very few people there so seating is always available. In the warmer months, it'll be really nice to sip and watch the sunset or the boats in the harbor. Drinks are solid but can be a bit on the expensive side depending on what you get. Service is fairly fast. I've been here a few times already and each time has been pretty good in terms of taste of drink. Nothing really similar in the East Boston area so will definitely be back for more. read more

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" Boba World ; by the sea in Eastie " Wow growing up in Eastie , we never had this. Times just got better . A small boba shop , with regular tea and trendy coffee from local vendors as well . It's located right by the water . The views are spectacular. The service is friendly, attentive and helpful . I hope you have an opportunity to try this place . The cost is reasonable for the product . read more

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this place seems so meaningful - looks like it serves as a community headquarters for an overseas student program (OSSCEDU) and they make quick and tasty boba with views where the boba topping is already included in the bubble tea cost. i envy and appreciate this space exists for the boston community, and i'm grateful i get to experience it as we were looking for a quiet spot to work from. the workers were helpful and quick and there is plenty of comfy seating in the afternoon. we quite enjoyed the soft lofi instrumental songs in the background. the natural sunlight and views from the long wide windows are so nice and peaceful too! highly recommend!! bathroom is quite nice - 3 single stall and very clean, at least the women's room. i tried the taiwan oolong bubble tea with oat milk and crystal boba didn't even remember to take a photo til i was halfway done with it. read more

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Brilliantly made matcha that you can enjoy while taking in a serene view of the bay. And the savory croissants are delicious, too. Highly recommend. read more

TeaByTheSea - Matcha Latte 抹茶拿铁 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

the place is very spacious and i will say it is designed for you when you just want to feel relax and enjoy time with your friends ~ nice ambiance. staff is so nice, polite, and attentive. first time here and will say drinks are ok while the key lime cheesecake is absolutely recommended!!! it is so good. during summer, you can strolling or sitting while sipping the drinks and enjoying the breeze with watching the sea... read more

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Wow what a hidden gem along the harbor walk in east boston! Very close to maverick station (blue line) and the tall ships. Inside was a huge cozy space and outdoor seating at the patio bas the perfect city view! Their white boba were soft and chewy and the jasmine tea was super fragrant. I'm excited to come back for more! You can order from a machine or a cute little window. Very accessible and simple service. read more

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The ambiance is absolutely breathtaking. I come here to study sometimes and it's always a tranquil time with stunning views of the harbor. The cashiers are gracious and so polite. This last time I went, I wasn't too happy with the drink I had. It wasn't particularly sweetened correctly. It was my first time ordering through the machine and I think that's where things went wrong. I will give it another go and let you know how that goes. read more

A great boba place in Eastie! I finally made my way over on a snowy weekday afternoon and was quickly able to find this place right by the water. It's a small stand inside of what looks like a student center. I was greeted by a corgi owned by one of the workers from an office and decided on getting the Taiwanese milk tea with boba. It has 2 stars showing a light brew compared to oolongs that were 3-5 stars for a darker brew tea. There was 1 person working who made my drink quickly and I was on my way back into the cold. This was definitely a lightly brewed tea and the milk slightly overpowered the tea. The boba was perfectly cooked to chewy perfection. This would be a great place to check out again in the summer when you could enjoy the weather outside on the patio. read more

TeaByTheSea - Taiwanese oolong milk tea w/ boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My friends and I came by here after having lunch in East Boston. This is very pedestrian friendly and beautiful ocean and city line view. The space itself is huge with lots of comfy and cozy chairs to enjoy your tea in. We got their Iced matcha latte, grapefruit yakult tea, and peach oolong tea, Matcha cinnamon bun. Even with the matcha being 30% sweetness, it was still plenty sweet in my opinion. My peach oolong was more lemonade tart than peach but the chewy boba was in fact chewy. My favorite was my friend's grapefruit yakult which was comfortably sweet and just slightly creamy with the additional pudding topping. Matcha bun was served warm and almost croissant like in texture. Overall, very cute place with fast efficient service. Would come again! read more

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Cute bubble tea shop in East Boston! It was super easy to order on the kiosk inside. I got a Mango Pomelo Drink which was really fresh! The drink was a bit heavy as it had cheese foam so definitely - dessert drink. I did wait a while for the drink, but the fruit used is tastes very fresh. There is plenty of seating inside which makes it a great place to do work or hangout with friends. When the weather is warmer, you can grab a drink and talk a walk by the waterfront to enjoy the great view outside. The staff was very nice as well. I definitely want to come back to try their milk teas! read more

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We happened to see this spot on our evening walk as it is right by the Harborside path so stopped in to check it out. We ordered the bubble milk tea (can modify sweetness) and Hawaii bubble milk tea. The basic version contains boba (no need for add ons) and we thought the medium size was sufficient. The Hawaii flavor had sort of a strong taste so we preferred the original. We also ordered chewy boba for the Hawaii for an additional $0.75 which didn't taste much different. You order and pay on a convenient kiosk when you walk in and then pickup your order at the pickup window. The inside was cozy with large comfy couches and small coffee tables. Lots of space! Unclear whether there is wifi and we will most definitely be back to check out the daytime harbor views! Subtracting one star for taste, lack of descriptions on kiosk, and cost (a little pricey for boba IMO, $5.50 for medium sized milk tea boba as is). We also kept the plastic cups to reuse them at home :) read more

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Happy to see another boba addition to the east boston area! Located by the Boston harbor, tall ship and piers park. Great place to stop by and grab a refreshing drink and enjoy your stroll in the area. The worker was very nice and helped me with the Instagram giveaway! I got a free t shirt. I got the lemon yakult drink with boba which was refreshing, maybe a tad bit too sour and the boba was just the right amount of chew. I would come again if I was in the area. read more

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I was so excited to visit this shop because of the beautiful views and even traveled from far to try it, which made the experience even more upsetting. I ordered a boba with oat milk, but the oat milk tasted spoiled -- like mayo instead of how oat milk or tea should taste. I had only taken a sip when I went back to let the staff know. When I mentioned this and asked for a replacement, the staff told me it wasn't a mistake on their end, so they wouldn't do anything about it, and just pointed me toward the trash can. I don't expect perfection, but I do expect a place to stand by the quality of what they serve. Refusing to address a drink that tastes off -- and telling a customer to throw it away after one sip -- is very poor customer service. I even tipped beforehand, which made the whole experience feel worse. read more

What an adorable find! The ample space and cozy sofas make it perfect for hanging out with friends. Being by the water with such a scenic view adds to the charm. I'll definitely be returning to this spot in East Boston frequently. The staff's friendliness only adds to the appeal. read more

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I discovered this café during my trip and decided to try their milk coffee . The coffee had a deep, pleasant flavor. Milk balanced it without masking the coffee taste. Sweetness level felt thoughtful. The texture was smooth and easy to drink. It didn't feel heavy at all. The coffee gave me a nice boost. Staff were friendly to tourists. The café atmosphere was calm. I enjoyed taking a short break here. A solid milk coffee experience while traveling. read more

You know... By the sea forreal. Service was fine. Ambiance was fine. When we went, there was this event going on so we couldn't get the full experience. But the tea wasn't bad. Had good flavor! A bit light flavor but good flavor. Which I appreciated. I just wish the tea was stronger. Probably my own preference, cuz I typically like strong tea. But this was a bit too light. Other than that it was tasty. read more

Tea By The Sea is amazing!!!! I'm VERY picky when it comes to good boba, and this place is IT!!! Their boba is incredibly fresh, soft, and chewy, and holds up well even in the fridge a few hours later (rare!). There's a small menu of fresh flavors - it's definitely not the typical powder / syrup tea house. The fruit teas are delish and the milk teas are smooth and delicious, and the yakult drinks are refreshing and amazing (although fresh fruit = tons of seeds, so I'd ask for no lemon slices when ordering that again). They have a board with flavor notes for their main teas, which is also super helpful!!!! Just as great as the quality of the tea is the atmosphere! The space is large, warm, inviting, and with a beautiful view. The colored glass windows are funky. It's absolutely somewhere you can relax with your laptop and a tea! read more

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Absolute cinema here! Drink was great. Staff was very accomodating! Very nice vibe!!!! read more

TeaByTheSea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was very ecstatic when I found this place as there are not a lot of Boba Shops where you can sit down and do homework. The drink are refreshing and natural. I had the crème brûlée milk tea and I was worry it would be too sweet and heavy but I was proven wrong as it was light, creamy a little sweet with a hit of the crème brûlée,(had mine with less sugar). Great atmosphere and in love with the music, the Lofi covers they were paying were great. It is self checkout!!!! read more

Lovely tea bubble place with the best Boston views across the harbor! We come all the time!

This is a really cute bubble tea place in eastie. It's right by the water and has an amazing view of the Boston skyline! The have varied selection of various teas! read more

TeaByTheSea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really good drinks. I go here all the time. Very pretty area as well. I usually get the taro or coconut milk based slushes

Fantastic tea, views and ambiance. This is the perfect stop on a morning stroll around the harbor. Service could be a bit quicker.

Great boba options and great location! Right by the water in East Boston and the service has always been good and pretty fast! read more

TeaByTheSea - Bubble Milk Tea (L) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I got 2 milk tea,1 croissant, and 1 pastry. They all really good. The view is so beautiful . There are of seats. Location is really nice. highly recommended read more

TeaByTheSea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Beautiful setting with a gorgeous interior. Good tea as well. Cashier is very nice and very helpful in choosing.

Drinks were really good. Ambiance and space were really great! Also amazing service! Would recommend coming here for dates or general hangouts. Lots of space and fun activity indoors and close to the sea! read more

This place truly invites you to the harbor with tea! Because their drinks are made from tea, the sweetness can be adjusted to your liking. Despite their tea being delicious, their boba is not, so I can only recommend their drinks. read more

Great place to relax and chill down. They have awesome drinks and wonderful staff! Such a great place to go for enjoying your personal time! read more

TeaByTheSea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Coconut milk mango slushie was very refreshing! Very spacious and nice place to hang out at too read more

TeaByTheSea - Had coco mango slushie - very refreshing! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is an absolute gem!! The watermelon snow ice is something out this world; the flavor, the texture, everything about it is perfection. It's like frozen cotton candy! The blended Thai tea is just as impressive, full of flavor and a thick texture, it's one of the best I've had. read more

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Very nice place to get boba and really cool spot, love the boba here and would definitely recommend to people around the boston area or anywhere read more

Adore this new place near me. I go multiple times a week to cowork there since I work for myself just from a laptop. Genuinely best green tea I've ever had, no cap! The employees are super kind and by this point they all remember my order since I get the same thing every time which I really appreciate My only notes: - they don't have tables yet (they're on the way I've been told) which will make it even more comfy to work at once they arrive! - the heat is on way too strong for the winter haha - we appreciate the effort to keep us warm though! Love this place, will miss it dearly when I move next week read more

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The oolong tea was delicious!! The bubbles were soft and chewy, and most places dont make oolong as fresh and authentic tasting as this. So refreshing for a summer day. Definitely coming again! read more

The drinks were super delicious and came quick. The place has a very quiet and nice ambiance, which is perfect for studying.

by far the best boba spot i've ever been to in regards to THE VIEW! so perfect i can imagine myself wanted to come to this spot during warmer weather just to grab bubble tea and go for a walk by the water. the decor inside is also very cute with many places to sit! only thing that was gross is the bathroom!! bubble tea tasted average but service was great. read more

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