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Super helpful and friendly staff. This is a skinny little bubble tea shop in the Arborwalk shopping center between Southside market and Mighty Fine. It has seating and tables if you want to bring your laptop or just relax. I love Ube but it was the afternoon and if I have caffeine too late in the day, I can't fall asleep at night. I asked if I could get the dirty Ube without the coffee and they were able to accommodate. And they were able to do less sugar. I added pudding to mine and it was the prefect afternoon refreshing drink. I'll be going back when I'm in the area.
The wall art is very cute and juice-dominated drink selection is fantastic. However, it is so small and crowded inside that it was difficult to feel comfortable. There are only two tables and one long narrow counter that feels squished. The line was very long, and I'm honestly not sure why it's so popular. I was in the Domain and my friend had heard about Teaspoon, so we decided to meet here. The drinks are very pricey here. I had the Lychee on Lychee tea, which was a nice drink on a hot day. Speaking of the hot day, the AC could and should have been much cooler than it was, especially with the shop so crowded. The one garbage can was in an awkward location, and there were was a very small pile (not in a holder of any sort) of napkins, which were also in a strange location only at the pickup area instead of at the tables. Parking is simple in the lot.
Drinks were very tasty but also very sweet! (Considering I asked for 1/2 sweetness in mine). Their recipes are pretty and creative. The size of their cup seems to be smaller than the standard boba tea but it's decent enough. My crew was happy with their choices as well. Service was pleasant, no bells or whistles but polite and friendly. The place seemed clean and welcoming. I liked the fact that the straws weren't plastic but bamboo fiber! I would probably go back again to try different flavor and their coffee.
New boba spot in town (located in the Arbor Walk shopping center next to Massage Envy) and it is ! The line moved quickly and I overheard other people say it was their 4th or 5th time there since they opened last week--a pretty epic endorsement. They gave samples of the taro milk tea and it tasted like Lucky Charms marshmallows! I ordered the guava sunset with regular sugar and regular ice and it was PERFECT. The boba was just freshly made and perfectly cooked. Nothing worse than under or overcooked boba which I've had at other places in Austin. Loved the super friendly staff and the organic milk (and lactose free) options. My friend loved her White Crystal with lite ice and 75% sugar. Will definitely return.
Friendly employees, amazing service, and delicious boba! I ordered online but was late to pick up my order and they offered to remake my drink since the ice had melted--so thoughtful! The drink itself was delicious, the boba soft, chewy and sweet, and the tea flavor was strong. Overall, I was very impressed by this place, and especially the service, and I'll definitely be coming back!
One word. YUM! Coming from Seattle (a big boba city) I have been waiting to find one I like in Austin. This is the first authentic boba place I've found. They have a decent sized space with a few tables. Staff is friendly upon arrival. The menu might take you a minute because they have so many options but I've had several and they were all delicious. The house milk tea and Thai tea are my twin favorites! Also love that they allow you to customize ice level and sweetness if you're not a big sweet tooth like me. Drop by if you're in the area!
Got the Liquid Gold with honey boba. The honey boba was soft and sweet. You can really taste the tea in Liquid Gold, fitting for a place named Teaspoon. I want to come back and try the other flavors like Mango! The inside walls are very artistic and love the colorful-looking drinks!
I was excited to hear about yet another boba shop opening in the area, but I'm always wary when they first open - there are usually a lot of kinks they have to work through before they reach consistency. With the growing competition of boba shops in Austin, there are higher expectations set in place for new shops. OVERVIEW: Convenient area, clean, aesthetic shop, large menu (seems to lean more heavily on fruit-based drinks), flexibility in menu, slightly pricier than comparable places. I was not impressed with the 2 drinks we ordered, but I would be willing to try other things on the menu. PROS: - Cute tea shop, nice aesthetic - Friendly staff (they offered samples) - Wide variety menu (if you typically prefer fruity drinks, they cater to this; you're also able to "create your own" drink, which I've never seen before) CONS: - Slow service (understandable as they're new and very busy) - Slightly pricier (base drinks start at $6 or $6.50, toppings are $0.75 each, milk/cream substitutes are +$1) - Drinks were watered down/weak in tea flavor (tasted mostly like cream) DRINK RATINGS: - Black Sugar Assam (3/5): This wasn't as sweet as you'd expect, given the ingredients. It also did not look as light as the picture, like it lacked cream (opposite of the Liquid Gold drink). Overall sort of disappointing in flavor. - Liquid Gold (2.5/5): I love oolong tea and it's usually my go-to milk tea. I ordered it as-is, with their lactose-free house cream and added honey boba, and I did 25% sugar and less ice. It mostly tasted (and looked) like cream. There was hardly any tea flavor, which was disappointing; the ratio just seemed really off. The boba was soft and chewy and I enjoyed the honey flavor.
We saw that Teaspoon has a soft opening and decided to try them out. We had visited other Teaspoon locations in the past and so we had a good idea of what the ambiance should be like. When we arrived we saw a group of people in front of us, but it was hard to tell if they were in line or waiting for their drink after ordering. We chose to go with a Creamy Jasmine and a White Crystal. We originally wanted a Matcha Royale with Strawberry, but they were out of strawberry. This is a bit surprising as 4-5 drinks on their menu uses strawberry, so I found it odd that they would run out of such a highly used ingredient. It took them about 10-15 min to make our drink, which is a very long time compared to other bubble tea joints. The drinks we ordered were good, albeit a little watered down. They only have bamboo paper straws so that is something to get used to. I think a big plus is that they offer lactose free milk for free creamer as an alternative. Otherwise, oat milk was available for $1. We may choose to revisit in the future once they get some of their kinks worked out.
Matcha latte with mango purée and silky mango are the best here. Matcha is strong and mixed so well with the sweet mango purée for a delicious drink, no additional toppings needed. Silky mango is sweet and smooth. Regular sweetness is just enough. Grasshopper: Very refreshing lychee green tea topped with cucumber juice. Lychee jellies enhances the lychee flavor even more. Brown sugar assam: It's alright, I wouldn't order again. The tea tastes like it got watered down. Brown sugar isn't as fragrant. Boba has a nice and chewy texture. House milk tea: We came for the grand opening so we got to have a sample of this. It also tastes like it got watered down a lot. Not sure if it was because the whole pitcher was under the sun with melted ice cubes, but the milk tea in black sugar assam is also watered down. I wouldn't come here for the tradition milk tea and would go with other fruity drinks. The shop is very cute with limited tables and chairs. There's a long row of narrow tables along the wall as well. Staff is well trained on all drinks and able to answer all the questions. Pricing is definitely on the high side - $6 for a house milk tea with no toppings. Other fancier drinks are $7 or more. Given the investment they got into creating an upscale look for the shop and the rent they have to pay for this location, it's not a surprise. It was a great experience!
MATCHA ROYALE WITH MANGO That's your next order at Teaspoon!! It's my secret menu!! The strong matcha flavor mixed perfectly well with the sweetness of mango. I guarantee it will make your day 200% better. Their shop is nicely decorated with several seats, but if you wanna hang for a while, I recommend the outdoor seating right in front of the store. Their other drinks were good as well: If you're going for refreshing, do grasshopper or guava sunset. If you're going for creamy, do silky mango. Their milk teas are alright, I do feel like the tea flavor is not as strong so I'll just stick to my matcha. One plus point is that they use paper/biodegradable straws!!! The price is indeed a bit steeper, high $6-$7, but given the location, their great customer service, cute shop, and most importantly delicious and high quality drinks, it's justified. It's a yes from me.
Honest Review for the Dirty Ube (w/ an Oat milk substitute) Drink at Teaspoon in Austin, TX // 2.25.23 Pros: -Workers are incredibly nice, patient, and helpful even with a line out the door and a lot of people waiting for their drink. I think it's so important to have workers in a business that exude that kind of energy and vibe so that was really great to see! -Interior is cute and happy. -Drink is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Very pretty and insta worthy! Cons: -I tried going into this place with not high expectations since I know a lot of people have been raving about Teaspoon... but even with that in my mind, I didn't like the taste of this drink... after mixing the drink, I took 3-5 sips and it tasted like water :( -I couldn't taste the coffee or ube... -I got "regular sweetness" but it wasn't sweet at all. -I had to get a dairy free option so I had Oatmilk in my drink... I don't know if that "watered down" the drink flavor... but the drink WAS semi creamy from the oat milk... just tasted like nothingness... :( -also, my drink was $9.40 (bruh ) As much as I didn't want to, I ended up asking one of the workers how my drink should taste and they said I should taste more Ube than coffee, but I told her that I couldn't taste anything, so they kindly made me another one.. the new drink tasted a bit stronger in coffee flavor, but still watered down and not strong in any flavor... Overall, I think this place is really cute and has some amazing workers (so so kind) but I didn't like my drink at all :( and the people I went with ordered the Liquid Gold & Ladybug drinks and they said theirs tasted watered down too :(
I have to give an honest review. I hate to and that's why I gave this place 3 tries on 3 separate occasions couple weeks apart. With 3 different groups of people. And I can not justify myself to give it as high as the majority of people here sorry. The staff especially the owners I assume 2 men are the nicest they can be. The staff that I met different girls on different occasions are nice and accommodating too. And the place is super cute BUT when I go for boba I want it to really hit the spot. I like to taste tea or coffee in the midst of the sweetness and I would like it to be done right when asked about ice and sugar level. And the boba needs to be chewy perfect. Kung Fu tea has got it down. Even Teapioca their boba pearls are almost always on par. Ding Teas crystal boba is perfect as well. So I expected this to be too. All that to say I know they are new but that's why I went 3x and gave it the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it was me? But how uncanny it was always that the group I was with colluded the same thing on different drinks as well. Can it be I went on off days? This past Saturday definitely was I believe because I heard similar things from my friends who went on Saturday after and before me. Yes I told you there's a large group of people I know some who have gone every day for the last week raving about this place and people who are and have been excited to try it out. Suffice to say my experience is sub par. My 1st try with the taro and my friends black milk tea was probably the best but it wasn't stellar. It was good. It's a pricy tea a bit above the norm so we expect a bit better. But it was passable. And if you follow my food account and yelp reviews you'd know we try out bobas across the nation and in town so we know what's good and what's not. 2nd try different group of people was a let down again. I had to give taro a 2nd try and this time the sweet wasn't there. My friend did not like the cucumber one. She had it redone. My daughter tried it and said the tea was good but not stellar. The other person who got grasshopper said it was ok and again another with the black milk tea was just ok but she did say hours later it got better lol 3rd try was the worse. This past Saturday. Line out the door after lunch. But we saw multiple different groups of friends there and line moved fast. The owner took our order and was amazing and kind. He knew the drinks well. We were confident it should be good. We got the dirty ube, 2 ladybugs which are passionfruit base and I have to get a tea. The golden oolong sounded great . I base a good place by how well they do this simplest thing. A regular oolong tea. I asked for full sugar on all the drinks. Didn't take too long for them to whip it out even though the line was huge. Dirty ube is so pretty BUT we tasted no coffee no ube. And because it came out to a near 10$ with a milk sub we had to ask if they can redo it. I hate to ask but this case we had to. They were so nice about it and did it apologizing. Ahh they are so nice. BUT after tasting it it was better. Tastes a bit of coffee but no ube and still subpar. A bit watery The worse is my friends' ladybug which they were so excited about was horrible. It was watery. They couldn't even drink nor finished it. That was a bummer. They are avid boba drinkers too from out of town and know their teas and said it was the worse passionfruit drink they've ever had :( My tea I am sad to report was pretty bad. It was like water and tea. Much like I can mess up at home. The boba is chewy and slightly sweet but I asked for 100% sweet but the drink was not sweet at all. I asked for 100% sweet on the ladybugs too but they were water. I did taste the tea but the balance wasn't there. Ahh idk what happened. Maybe it was too busy? But now I am tentative to retry. I never had a stellar experience and the price of these drinks aren't cheap. My son and friends went yesterday and he said ladybug was ok and another friend went today and got the golden oolong and said it was just ok :( not wow. So I had to give my 2 cents because too many people are coming and leaving and I would like everyone to get an honest review. Tbh I will and may go back the 4th time if I am with a group of friends who wanted to try it but to go on my own accord idk. Anyways. Cute place. Great sweet staff. Hopefully it can get to be stellar for the price you may. There is too many other boba shops in town that houses a pretty mean boba so this new one has to live up to the hype.
5 solid stars for their Flamingo and Lychee on Lychee drinks! Such a varied menu to choose from and we would've tried more but we were wanting something fruity and refreshing and light so we opted for these two.. and they were GREAT! Flamingo is a mix of passionfruit and watermelon with boba and fresh passionfruit! Holy smokes what a great unknown combo! Lychee on Lychee was superb as well- one with honey boba and one with coconut jelly. Service is friendly, interior is clean and comfortable. Parking outside. Cash and cards accepted. Can't wait to try the other locations outside Austin! read more
3 years ago
I've been hearing good things about Teaspoon so I thought I'd give it a try while I was in Austin. I got the grasshopper, lychee green tea with fresh cucumber juice. I added aloe with half sweet, light ice. It was such a refreshing drink! The service was great and helpful. I see why the reviews are so high. The prices are on the higher side but I'd say it's worth it since they use fresh ingredients. The menu isn't very expansive which I appreciate, quality over quantity. The space was also super clean. This will be my new go to when I'm in Austin! read more
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Another boba shop has opened near my office in the past year, and it seems their specialty lies in their tea offerings. They've invested in espresso-like machines that brew tea instead of pulling shots of espresso, which is quite innovative. I particularly enjoy their Strawberry Sangria, a black tea infused with strawberry marmalade. The inclusion of strawberry pieces adds a delightful sweetness to the drink. They offer a convenient app for rewards and ordering ahead, which enhances the overall experience for returning customers. The shop itself is cozy, with only 2-3 tables and some stools along the wall for seating. Despite its small size, there's ample parking available in the area, nestled between two restaurants. Service is pretty quick when I came so that is also a plus. read more
Super helpful and friendly staff. This is a skinny little bubble tea shop in the Arborwalk shopping center between Southside market and Mighty Fine. It has seating and tables if you want to bring your laptop or just relax. I love Ube but it was the afternoon and if I have caffeine too late in the day, I can't fall asleep at night. I asked if I could get the dirty Ube without the coffee and they were able to accommodate. And they were able to do less sugar. I added pudding to mine and it was the prefect afternoon refreshing drink. I'll be going back when I'm in the area. read more
The wall art is very cute and juice-dominated drink selection is fantastic. However, it is so small and crowded inside that it was difficult to feel comfortable. There are only two tables and one long narrow counter that feels squished. The line was very long, and I'm honestly not sure why it's so popular. I was in the Domain and my friend had heard about Teaspoon, so we decided to meet here. The drinks are very pricey here. I had the Lychee on Lychee tea, which was a nice drink on a hot day. Speaking of the hot day, the AC could and should have been much cooler than it was, especially with the shop so crowded. The one garbage can was in an awkward location, and there were was a very small pile (not in a holder of any sort) of napkins, which were also in a strange location only at the pickup area instead of at the tables. Parking is simple in the lot. read more
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Drinks were very tasty but also very sweet! (Considering I asked for 1/2 sweetness in mine). Their recipes are pretty and creative. The size of their cup seems to be smaller than the standard boba tea but it's decent enough. My crew was happy with their choices as well. Service was pleasant, no bells or whistles but polite and friendly. The place seemed clean and welcoming. I liked the fact that the straws weren't plastic but bamboo fiber! I would probably go back again to try different flavor and their coffee. read more
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New boba spot in town (located in the Arbor Walk shopping center next to Massage Envy) and it is ! The line moved quickly and I overheard other people say it was their 4th or 5th time there since they opened last week--a pretty epic endorsement. They gave samples of the taro milk tea and it tasted like Lucky Charms marshmallows! I ordered the guava sunset with regular sugar and regular ice and it was PERFECT. The boba was just freshly made and perfectly cooked. Nothing worse than under or overcooked boba which I've had at other places in Austin. Loved the super friendly staff and the organic milk (and lactose free) options. My friend loved her White Crystal with lite ice and 75% sugar. Will definitely return. read more
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Friendly employees, amazing service, and delicious boba! I ordered online but was late to pick up my order and they offered to remake my drink since the ice had melted--so thoughtful! The drink itself was delicious, the boba soft, chewy and sweet, and the tea flavor was strong. Overall, I was very impressed by this place, and especially the service, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more
One word. YUM! Coming from Seattle (a big boba city) I have been waiting to find one I like in Austin. This is the first authentic boba place I've found. They have a decent sized space with a few tables. Staff is friendly upon arrival. The menu might take you a minute because they have so many options but I've had several and they were all delicious. The house milk tea and Thai tea are my twin favorites! Also love that they allow you to customize ice level and sweetness if you're not a big sweet tooth like me. Drop by if you're in the area! read more
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4 years ago
Got the Liquid Gold with honey boba. The honey boba was soft and sweet. You can really taste the tea in Liquid Gold, fitting for a place named Teaspoon. I want to come back and try the other flavors like Mango! The inside walls are very artistic and love the colorful-looking drinks! read more
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I was excited to hear about yet another boba shop opening in the area, but I'm always wary when they first open - there are usually a lot of kinks they have to work through before they reach consistency. With the growing competition of boba shops in Austin, there are higher expectations set in place for new shops. OVERVIEW: Convenient area, clean, aesthetic shop, large menu (seems to lean more heavily on fruit-based drinks), flexibility in menu, slightly pricier than comparable places. I was not impressed with the 2 drinks we ordered, but I would be willing to try other things on the menu. PROS: - Cute tea shop, nice aesthetic - Friendly staff (they offered samples) - Wide variety menu (if you typically prefer fruity drinks, they cater to this; you're also able to "create your own" drink, which I've never seen before) CONS: - Slow service (understandable as they're new and very busy) - Slightly pricier (base drinks start at $6 or $6.50, toppings are $0.75 each, milk/cream substitutes are +$1) - Drinks were watered down/weak in tea flavor (tasted mostly like cream) DRINK RATINGS: - Black Sugar Assam (3/5): This wasn't as sweet as you'd expect, given the ingredients. It also did not look as light as the picture, like it lacked cream (opposite of the Liquid Gold drink). Overall sort of disappointing in flavor. - Liquid Gold (2.5/5): I love oolong tea and it's usually my go-to milk tea. I ordered it as-is, with their lactose-free house cream and added honey boba, and I did 25% sugar and less ice. It mostly tasted (and looked) like cream. There was hardly any tea flavor, which was disappointing; the ratio just seemed really off. The boba was soft and chewy and I enjoyed the honey flavor. read more
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We saw that Teaspoon has a soft opening and decided to try them out. We had visited other Teaspoon locations in the past and so we had a good idea of what the ambiance should be like. When we arrived we saw a group of people in front of us, but it was hard to tell if they were in line or waiting for their drink after ordering. We chose to go with a Creamy Jasmine and a White Crystal. We originally wanted a Matcha Royale with Strawberry, but they were out of strawberry. This is a bit surprising as 4-5 drinks on their menu uses strawberry, so I found it odd that they would run out of such a highly used ingredient. It took them about 10-15 min to make our drink, which is a very long time compared to other bubble tea joints. The drinks we ordered were good, albeit a little watered down. They only have bamboo paper straws so that is something to get used to. I think a big plus is that they offer lactose free milk for free creamer as an alternative. Otherwise, oat milk was available for $1. We may choose to revisit in the future once they get some of their kinks worked out. read more
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Matcha latte with mango purée and silky mango are the best here. Matcha is strong and mixed so well with the sweet mango purée for a delicious drink, no additional toppings needed. Silky mango is sweet and smooth. Regular sweetness is just enough. Grasshopper: Very refreshing lychee green tea topped with cucumber juice. Lychee jellies enhances the lychee flavor even more. Brown sugar assam: It's alright, I wouldn't order again. The tea tastes like it got watered down. Brown sugar isn't as fragrant. Boba has a nice and chewy texture. House milk tea: We came for the grand opening so we got to have a sample of this. It also tastes like it got watered down a lot. Not sure if it was because the whole pitcher was under the sun with melted ice cubes, but the milk tea in black sugar assam is also watered down. I wouldn't come here for the tradition milk tea and would go with other fruity drinks. The shop is very cute with limited tables and chairs. There's a long row of narrow tables along the wall as well. Staff is well trained on all drinks and able to answer all the questions. Pricing is definitely on the high side - $6 for a house milk tea with no toppings. Other fancier drinks are $7 or more. Given the investment they got into creating an upscale look for the shop and the rent they have to pay for this location, it's not a surprise. It was a great experience! read more
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MATCHA ROYALE WITH MANGO That's your next order at Teaspoon!! It's my secret menu!! The strong matcha flavor mixed perfectly well with the sweetness of mango. I guarantee it will make your day 200% better. Their shop is nicely decorated with several seats, but if you wanna hang for a while, I recommend the outdoor seating right in front of the store. Their other drinks were good as well: If you're going for refreshing, do grasshopper or guava sunset. If you're going for creamy, do silky mango. Their milk teas are alright, I do feel like the tea flavor is not as strong so I'll just stick to my matcha. One plus point is that they use paper/biodegradable straws!!! The price is indeed a bit steeper, high $6-$7, but given the location, their great customer service, cute shop, and most importantly delicious and high quality drinks, it's justified. It's a yes from me. read more
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Honest Review for the Dirty Ube (w/ an Oat milk substitute) Drink at Teaspoon in Austin, TX // 2.25.23 Pros: -Workers are incredibly nice, patient, and helpful even with a line out the door and a lot of people waiting for their drink. I think it's so important to have workers in a business that exude that kind of energy and vibe so that was really great to see! -Interior is cute and happy. -Drink is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Very pretty and insta worthy! Cons: -I tried going into this place with not high expectations since I know a lot of people have been raving about Teaspoon... but even with that in my mind, I didn't like the taste of this drink... after mixing the drink, I took 3-5 sips and it tasted like water :( -I couldn't taste the coffee or ube... -I got "regular sweetness" but it wasn't sweet at all. -I had to get a dairy free option so I had Oatmilk in my drink... I don't know if that "watered down" the drink flavor... but the drink WAS semi creamy from the oat milk... just tasted like nothingness... :( -also, my drink was $9.40 (bruh ) As much as I didn't want to, I ended up asking one of the workers how my drink should taste and they said I should taste more Ube than coffee, but I told her that I couldn't taste anything, so they kindly made me another one.. the new drink tasted a bit stronger in coffee flavor, but still watered down and not strong in any flavor... Overall, I think this place is really cute and has some amazing workers (so so kind) but I didn't like my drink at all :( and the people I went with ordered the Liquid Gold & Ladybug drinks and they said theirs tasted watered down too :( read more
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I have to give an honest review. I hate to and that's why I gave this place 3 tries on 3 separate occasions couple weeks apart. With 3 different groups of people. And I can not justify myself to give it as high as the majority of people here sorry. The staff especially the owners I assume 2 men are the nicest they can be. The staff that I met different girls on different occasions are nice and accommodating too. And the place is super cute BUT when I go for boba I want it to really hit the spot. I like to taste tea or coffee in the midst of the sweetness and I would like it to be done right when asked about ice and sugar level. And the boba needs to be chewy perfect. Kung Fu tea has got it down. Even Teapioca their boba pearls are almost always on par. Ding Teas crystal boba is perfect as well. So I expected this to be too. All that to say I know they are new but that's why I went 3x and gave it the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it was me? But how uncanny it was always that the group I was with colluded the same thing on different drinks as well. Can it be I went on off days? This past Saturday definitely was I believe because I heard similar things from my friends who went on Saturday after and before me. Yes I told you there's a large group of people I know some who have gone every day for the last week raving about this place and people who are and have been excited to try it out. Suffice to say my experience is sub par. My 1st try with the taro and my friends black milk tea was probably the best but it wasn't stellar. It was good. It's a pricy tea a bit above the norm so we expect a bit better. But it was passable. And if you follow my food account and yelp reviews you'd know we try out bobas across the nation and in town so we know what's good and what's not. 2nd try different group of people was a let down again. I had to give taro a 2nd try and this time the sweet wasn't there. My friend did not like the cucumber one. She had it redone. My daughter tried it and said the tea was good but not stellar. The other person who got grasshopper said it was ok and again another with the black milk tea was just ok but she did say hours later it got better lol 3rd try was the worse. This past Saturday. Line out the door after lunch. But we saw multiple different groups of friends there and line moved fast. The owner took our order and was amazing and kind. He knew the drinks well. We were confident it should be good. We got the dirty ube, 2 ladybugs which are passionfruit base and I have to get a tea. The golden oolong sounded great . I base a good place by how well they do this simplest thing. A regular oolong tea. I asked for full sugar on all the drinks. Didn't take too long for them to whip it out even though the line was huge. Dirty ube is so pretty BUT we tasted no coffee no ube. And because it came out to a near 10$ with a milk sub we had to ask if they can redo it. I hate to ask but this case we had to. They were so nice about it and did it apologizing. Ahh they are so nice. BUT after tasting it it was better. Tastes a bit of coffee but no ube and still subpar. A bit watery The worse is my friends' ladybug which they were so excited about was horrible. It was watery. They couldn't even drink nor finished it. That was a bummer. They are avid boba drinkers too from out of town and know their teas and said it was the worse passionfruit drink they've ever had :( My tea I am sad to report was pretty bad. It was like water and tea. Much like I can mess up at home. The boba is chewy and slightly sweet but I asked for 100% sweet but the drink was not sweet at all. I asked for 100% sweet on the ladybugs too but they were water. I did taste the tea but the balance wasn't there. Ahh idk what happened. Maybe it was too busy? But now I am tentative to retry. I never had a stellar experience and the price of these drinks aren't cheap. My son and friends went yesterday and he said ladybug was ok and another friend went today and got the golden oolong and said it was just ok :( not wow. So I had to give my 2 cents because too many people are coming and leaving and I would like everyone to get an honest review. Tbh I will and may go back the 4th time if I am with a group of friends who wanted to try it but to go on my own accord idk. Anyways. Cute place. Great sweet staff. Hopefully it can get to be stellar for the price you may. There is too many other boba shops in town that houses a pretty mean boba so this new one has to live up to the hype. read more
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Natasha P.
Hi Grace.…
Went for National Boba day as they had a promotion for a free topping, and they were packed! However despite the never-ending amount of customers, the workers were working hard and working fast. We did still have to wait a good amount, but I imagine it's not too bad on a normal day. I got the lychee on lychee tea which I thought was great! The lychee flavor really comes through but it doesn't overpower the flavor of the tea itself. And lychee jelly is always good! I definitely want to come back and try their other flavors because they have a lot of unique options, but it definitely is on the pricier side. read more
3 years ago
I was recommended this place by some friends and family members, but I thought this place was alright. I got the seasonal grapefruit garden which was good. My friend got the grasshopper and he had requested less sweet, but it came without any sweetness so it tasted like cucumber water. The ladybug was good, but pretty sour and had too many seeds in it. The thai tea was not bad, but I prefer the ones from thai restaurants. The milk tea was also not bad, but I do wish the tea flavor was stronger. The boba tasted alright, I do wish it was steeped in flavor/sugar more. read more
Their boba is so good! I would say a tad bit more pricier than other places nearby, but the quality is better. The service was kind and there is some seating to chat if you wanted. The ambiance is bright and clean. Their milk tea is sweet even at 50% and tastes more watery than creamy, but I didn't mind that. Their Thai tea and guava sunset is also delicious! read more
Came here on a whim with my husband for the first time. Husband got the dirty ube latte and I got the guava sunset lemonade. Both were extremely delish. Guy at the cash register whom I'm assuming was the owner was very nice and attentive! read more
Teaspoon is one of the newer boba spots in Austin, one that opened within the last year. They have a variety of drinks- the matcha royale is very good, particularly with their homemade strawberry marmalade (made with strawberries!). The black sugar assam was not too sweet. The boba was very well cooked with the perfect chew. I do wish the tea flavor was stronger. There is plenty of parking in the shared parking lot. read more
3 years ago
The Strawberry Matcha Royale just hits the spot every time. It is so milky and creamy with great matcha flavor. The real strawberries are the cherry on top. With every sip, you get a chunk of strawberries that adds the right amount of sweetness to the matcha. Only downside is that this place is definitely pricier than other boba shops. My one drink cost about $8, but it doesn't take away from how good it is. Plus, their service is super quick and friendly. read more
3 years ago
Awesome boba and even more awesome service! I went to try out Teaspoon after hearing good things about it and I ended up really enjoying it. I was originally going to get one of the drinks with boba but they had run out of boba (I did come pretty close to closing so it wasn't that surprising). The worker was very nice and gave me a lot of different recommendations after I told him it was my first time. I ended up getting the Taro Lover which is a taro drink that comes with taro chunks. I loved this drink, it was nice and creamy with a good taro taste to it and the chunks of taro added a nice texture. I had never had a taro drink with actual taro in it and I really thought it added a lot to the drink. I will definitely make sure to come again! Tips: - Don't come too close to closing if you want to make sure you get boba. - The taro drink is really nice if you're a fan of taro you will not be disappointed. - Customer service is really good so don't be afraid to ask questions! read more
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Natasha P.
Hi, Saahir! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us!…
I used to go to their Sawtelle location almost every week and I was ecstatic when I saw they opened one in Austin. This location does not disappoint! Their honey boba is a must-try for boba lovers. The rewards sync across all their locations which is a bonus :) Just note that not every drink is customizable in sweetness. read more
i tried teaspoon this past weekend after hearing so many good things and they did not disappoint! there was a long line but it quickly passed and we were able to get our order pretty fast. there were a couple items on the menu that were unavailable which is understandable since they've been so busy. i really liked the silky strawberry! it was creamy and sweet strawberry milk but i wish there was more of the strawberry flavor. the mango funtime was a refreshing slush! it was a good combo of sweet and tangy. the boba was also chewy and fresh! there's sm other drinks that i want to try i def need to stop by again! what we got: - silky strawberry w boba - mango funtime w boba ig: @whatsviveating read more
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Natasha P.
Hey Vivian! Thank you so much for the compliment. We are glad you…
I recommend Teaspoon. I was driving by and saw a soft opening banner. I assumed it was boba shop and I was correct. You walk in very nicely decorated. Great spot to catch up with a friend or study. They have a variety of drinks on their menu and pictures of what they look like. The ingredients and teas all looked like high quality. I ordered a white crystal. White grape tea infused with oolong with lychee jelly. It was refreshing. The right amount of sweet (they ask for your level of sweetness). Their is a Korean grape drink that taste like this which reminded me of childhood. I came back for the taro lover and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The right amount of sweetness. And the boba I added was fantastic. The staff is very welcoming and kind. I will say the drink did take a bit longer to take then I had realized that they literally were brewing my white grape tea in like a espresso machine but for tea. The price is on the higher end for boba but it's worth it. Definitely will come back. read more
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Natasha P.
Hey Tae! Thanks for complimenting our White Crystal and Taro Lover.…
4 years ago
What a great new boba spot in the Arbor walk! Fresh ingredients, Lactose Free options, low sugar options... all v. important for a boba enthusiast. Strawberry milk tea is my go-to, and Teaspoon makes the Silky Strawberry, which is based on an in-house made Strawberry Marmalade! No additional sugar added, but still a good amount of sweet. This one is not your low sugar option. Neither is the Black Sugar Assam TBH, this drink is also not sweetened but the caramel they use adds a food dose of sweet. I loved that they took the time to discuss the sugar contents and various options with me. They were busy, but I never felt rushed. Another major plus is how fast the drinks came!! They know what their doing, no growing pains here despite just now soft launching. Will definitely be back! read more
Taro milk is my standard when comparing bubble teas though milk tea is a close second. If you're a taro fan you'll like this place. There's real taro in this drink which I haven't had in a milk tea ever. Like most boba shops these days not every drink comes with boba pearls you'll have to add it and they have popping boba too which is basically fruit filled if you want to add some bursts of fruit flavor. I opted for the honey boba for some boba texture in my drink. They did ask the ice level which is nice. I just went with the normal amount but next time I'll probably reduce the amount of ice since it always interferes with getting the boba pearls. This is also the first boba chain I've been too that uses bamboo straws. They don't get all mushy like other alt straws but you'll have to be a little more patient when trying to fish out the pears and taro from your drink. As for sweetness, I didn't adjust the sweetness at all on my drink and I have to say the drink was just right more like 40-50% sweetness at other places. The shop is pretty narrow and there are a couple of tables and some seating on the side for single drinkers. The ambiance is pretty much the same as most boba shops. Order first and head to the back and order your drinks. I do like they ask your name so you know when your order is done. Some places don't and it just makes waiting for your drinks less stressful when they ask for your name. One last thing, this shop is in the satellite part of the shops at arbor. It's sandwiched between mighty fine burgers and the bbq market. So if your looking for this shop it's not where all the big box shops are. Just a minor gripe - the garbage to throw your stuff away is right in front of the waiting area where you pick up your drinks - so you have to navigate around everyone waiting. It would've been nice to be located closer to the door than the middle of the shop. read more
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Natasha P.
Hi, Edwyn! Thank you for sharing these awesome photos! We'd also like…
4 years ago
I tried to come here for their grand opening but the line was WAAAY too long. Luckily I had made a previous visit a few weeks before. The place is really clean. They even had samples of their Liquid Gold and Thai Tea. The first drink I got was the Silky Mango with boba. I liked the mango purée in the drink but I was just expecting a little more texture in the drink. Next I had a Strawberry Colada. This was a refreshing drink. It tasted just like you'd expect: a strawberry, pineapple, coconut smoothie. Lastly I got a Matcha Royale with Strawberry. The drink looked pretty with 3 layers of color. You do have to mix it up for it to taste good. Since the straws are made of paper, they don't really puncture the lid well so the matcha green tea would leak out of the lid until the drink was at a low enough level for me to fully insert the straw in. If you just taste the matcha green tea by itself, it's a bit bitter. Overall the drinks are good but a little more on the pricey side. Also it would be nicer if the paper straws weren't as flimsy so that you can get a cleaner puncture when sticking the straw through the lid. read more
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Natasha P.
Hey Christine! Thank you for complimenting our Strawberry Colada and…
The house milk tea was legit and the perfect amount of sweetness (I ordered 50%). The boba was fresh, with a nice soft and chewy consistency. My kids enjoyed the silky mango, which is like a mango smoothie made with organic whole milk. I appreciate the quality ingredients that go into their drinks. As another reviewer mentioned, they have this crazy espresso machine but for tea, which is pretty neat to watch. There are two cute instagrammable walls (if that's your thing)--one with boba and the other with the Austin skyline. It's in the same complex as Chuck E Cheese's, so treat yourself to some boba as you drown out the ear-piercing sounds of children and blinding neon lights. You deserve it. read more
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Natasha P.
Hi Emily! These are wonderful photos! Thank you for complimenting our…
After trying a couple more drinks here and coming back a few times- its definitely changed a bit since the first time they opened. Which is probably expected but still a bit disappointing. Their non- tea drinks including the taro are just not that good. However their tea based drinks are still solid including the jasmine, white crystal, and liquid gold. Their boba is sometimes out or just not as sweet and i feel like the quality is all over the place sometimes as well with the drinks being overly sweet and not- depending on the day or whos making it. With numerous other boba shops opening up in Austin im not sure if this is one of the best anymore but still a super solid spot for tea based boba drinks! read more
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Natasha P.
Hey Yuna! Thank you so much for the compliment! We work hard to…
My favorite from teaspoon is liquid gold. It's the perfect blend of tea and milk for me. The guava sunset and their mango Funtime are good. Their honey boba is chewy and sweet which I like. I tried their grasshopper, and it tastes like cucumber water. Their matcha strawberry is a bit watered down. The white crystal isn't my favorite, but my friends like it. It's just a personal taste. One thing I don't like at teaspoon is that the line forms right at the door, so sometimes you have to wait outside in the sun if it's gets busy. I think the line should be a loop towards the back, so more back space can be used and people don't have to wait outside. read more
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Natasha P.
Hey, Tina! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback. It is one way…
So happy that we now have a Teaspoon in Austin! This was one of my favorite boba shops back in California. My go-to drinks are silky mango and matcha royale with strawberries. I have visited this location twice and both times the service has been really good. Because they recently opened (soft launch) the might be a little slow with the drink orders but it is well worth the wait. We will definitely be regular customers at this location. read more
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Natasha P.
Hey Carmen! Thanks for sharing that beautiful photo! Thank you for…
4 years ago
Was good and clean. Drink combos are great. We got tropical colada and the taro lover and the taro flavor is not as sweet or strong as some of the shops that use Taro powder for their drink. I liked it might try something else next time. Also the colada took some time to wait for. read more
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Natasha P.
Hey Jasmine! Thanks for sharing these photos! We are so glad that you…
3 years ago
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