Our favorite boba in Brooklyn!! Surprisingly their limited menu has a purpose because there's nothing better than their brown sugar milk tea. Their boba is also the perfect texture and CONSISTENT which I find is hard to find with other places in NY. If you're craving boba, need a pick-me-up, or looking for anything insanely sweet - this is the place!! read more

Tiger Sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went on a Tuesday around 4PM and waited for about 45min. The brown sugar tea series is the most popular and I can see why. It's a creamy/sweet tea with brown sugar tapioca that make all the difference. Really good, definitely try it once. Not sure if it's worth waiting for each time. read more

Tiger Sugar - Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Cream Mousse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the cashiers here is very rude. Very bad experience. Usually I have to control how many bubble teas I could drink each month and have to carefully choose when I can have one. Tiger Sugar is one of the choices, as its product is fine. However, I just encountered a very rude cashier here recently. I guess one time is OK, as everyone has bad days. But, the cashier is just very rude every time. Totally ruin my mode. read more

I would like to state that this review was base on a Yelp Elite event where I did receive a complimentary drink for this review. I am somewhat a Boba tea connoisseur so the following is my honest opinion whether the drink was free or not. So there are many bubble tea joints but what makes Tiger Sugar difference is they way they use brown sugar instead of simple syrup like most places in their boba tea. I ordered the signature Tiger Sugar boba tea warm. It was January 30 degrees out and I wasn't crazy enough to get a cold drink. Most places that serve their boba tea hot tend to lose the original flavor, here the boba tea was served warm not scalding hot so in a way it went down nice and smooth and comforting. I like the blend which makes this drink smooth and the place is completely Covid ready. I feel comfortable going in there and order my drink. Boba was cooked just the right consistency so overall I like it a lot. I will go back and try their other flavors and also in cold temperature to see the difference. The price is competitive as well so that's a win for me. read more

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What a phenom that struck the NYC scene by storm last summer! Their teas (or tea less drinks, like their famous brown sugar boba milk that put me in a sugar coma for an hour or two after ingesting) are pretty solid, but I would definitely give fair warning to the occasional sugar lovers like myself because these drinks are reaaaaally sweet. Even though the line can get long at this BK location, the drinks come out pretty quickly and the service is efficient. The hype not quite justified in my humble opinion, but a solid drink nonetheless. read more

Delicious! I ordered the #2 and it was the perfect balance of sweetness, coffee, and boba. My mom ordered a taro boba which tasted a little frozen so I would def recommend the #2 (Black Sugar Boba+Pearl+Tiger Jelly Milk W Cream Mousse) read more

I did not take any photos for this place because I drank it all after I got it before I even realize that I did not take any photos. That's how good it is. I came here on a Sunday morning around noon and waited approximately 15 mins to get my milk tea. I ordered the most popular brown sugar black tea with cream mousse and boba. Shaky shaky before you drink! I think it was up to the expectations. Not very sweet, and the tea flavor definitely came through, I am not a big fan of boba in general, and honestly I can't really tell any differences on bobas between this place and other places but I heard people raving about their boba before. Next time I'll just get a milk tea without any add-ins so I can drink more tea hahah! I know people waited for hours to get a tea from here, I am not sure if it worth that much of a wait. But definitely give it a try if you are big on bubble tea, it's probably the best spot for that so far in NYC. read more

I think 3.5 stars is an accurate rating for this place. I came on the first day this place opened and ended up waiting about 40 minutes. I got the brown sugar with boba. The first sip was the most delicious and then everything tasted diluted. The flavor of the brown sugar tasted watered down. However, the boba/pearls were cooked really well! They were soft, chewy and not nauseating. I think if I didn't have to wait 40 minutes, I would've given this place 4 stars. read more

Tiger Sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came on a rainy day and waited about 5-10 minutes! Finally was able to try this hyped up establishment and was glad the wait wasn't longgg. I ordered 3 milk boba with cream mousse and 1 black tea with brown sugar & less sugar, which totaled about $22 after tax. There was 1 person working the cashier who was really friendly. Once I ordered I moved to the side and waited for my number to be called. There was also a digital sign that showed your order number which I found to be really neat. It felt really organized, meaning the system they have going on. The store was fairly small but it was a good 10 mins. At last, finally tasting the hype. It was definitely good, the mixture was aesthetically pleasing to watch and the milk tea was really smooth. The tapiocas were quite soft too! I really enjoyed my black tea the most. I didn't think the brown sugar would taste good with it but it did! I really enjoyed it but I don't think I'll be going often as I did find it to be pricey - $5.50 for a one sizer. I'd definitely go back once in a while though when I get that Tiger Sugar craving! Lol read more

Oh.. where do I begin with this brown sugar hype!? When this place opened in Flushing, I was antsy to try it but to get there and to wait in the lines for it does not seem all that worth it to me. Finally a location opened in Brooklyn and my dad who is in the know about all these food places went to line up a week after its grand opening on a week day. He was first (ha) and got a cup for everyone. Though we had this hours after it was purchased and the bubbles were already hard from being in the fridge, I could not tell what was sooo great about this. To be fair, we did not have it fresh which might have altered the overall taste but nothing about it stood out to me. I was in the area again and saw that the line was not too long so my sister and I decided to line up for it- this time to try it as soon as it was made. We were in and out in about 20 minutes. Honestly when we had it fresh, we both agreed it was just okay. The fact that it consist just milk, brown sugar and bubbles does not excite me all that much. For $6 a cup, I can get my bubble tea fix at my usual spots. read more

Tiger Sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Boba has always been popular and a choice drink by many individuals, however, it would seem that as of late there has been an alarming uptick in boba fascination and consumption. Tiger Sugar joins as a contender for brown sugar milk tea, which other shops have been promoting but none are like TS... dedicated to this drink alone. I'd say it's worth the hype. I've had BSMT at other places but it wasn't as good. The boba here is soft, chewy, and sweet. There is a lot of cream, which kind of overpowers the tea flavour. All the same: Sweet, rich, and hits the spot after a particularly savoury meal (we had hotpot before this). You can't adjust the sweetness like other places, so be warned. Also make sure to shake it at least 15 times in order to ensure the best taste. We went on a Friday around 3:00PM and there was no wait! The inside of this place is very small and you can only stand, not sit. Definitely a $5.50 purchase that I don't regret and eagerly await to make again once I'm back in NYC. read more

We got the brown sugar boba + pearl with cream mousse. This is what folks usually get with the tiger stripe style brown sugar running down the cup. The brown sugar has a brunt-ish taste (think cream brûlée) that gives the drink a distinctive flavor. Didn't want to love it honestly but now that I'm addicted I guess I'll have to wait in line more often and paying about $6 a pop. The shop is very small and meant to be grab and go. read more

Tiger Sugar - Brown sugar boba + pearl with cream mousse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I am so happy Tiger Sugar is in Brooklyn!! I'll be coming here a lot! I literally gone to Flushing to get their drink because it was that delicious! Now it's near my area so hopefully, with a shorter line, but I doubt that because their signature drink is amazing!! The Brown Sugar Bubble Tea is the best I ever had. I am blown away!! No others can compare! It has the right amount of sweetness and I just love their bubbles. The bubbles are soft and chewy. I am still stoked how it's in Brooklyn. read more

Tiger Sugar - Brown Sugar Bubble Tea, IG @Lifesotasty_ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

For weeks, Tiger Sugar appeared on my feed touted by many as THE best brown sugar boba tea. I have had my fair share of brown sugar boba tea--I've tried versions by yi fang, the alley, gong cha, tsao caa, bar pa tea, and vivi. With that being said, my expectations were high. One day, I passed by and the line didn't look too crazy, but I was wrong because I ended up in queue for a total of 45 minutes (this was long after opening week)... a LOT of individuals order 6 drinks at a time, which I assume is what ultimately made the line move at an incredibly slow rate. Finally, I get my drink, but it was pretty underwhelming. I couldn't taste the brown sugar in the pearls themselves. Although I ordered the tea latte, all I could taste was milk and sugar. read more

The best bubble tea! So flavorful and fresh and not too sweet, and doesn't taste weird or powdery. This is definitely my go to bubble tea spot when I'm craving something sweet! So glad they deliver too! read more

Besides the incredibly long line because of the hype, the bubble tea is very good. I would recommend the Signature brown sugar bubble milk (and the one with cream). The bubbles are well cooked with a nice chewy ness. The brown sugar is sweet but not too sweet. Definitely would go back without the line. They give out a card while you are on line and that allows you to order a max of 6 drinks with that card. read more

I'm not the biggest Boba fan but I do like the brown sugar boba IF made correctly! Tiger Sugar does not disappoint! I've had plenty of bad brown sugar boba drinks where it pretty much taste like a regular boba drink. So what is the difference? Well, if made correctly, the brown sugar should taste like creme brulee. The boba should be warm and soft. That's one of the reasons why I wasn't a big fan of the boba craze a few years back because I don't like how hard it was in cold drinks. This version is deliciously made with thick syrup coating the cup. You can choose to have smaller pearls, which is what I get but if you want the chewy texture then go for the regular pearls. I do think it's still too milky for my taste at times so next time I will try it with black tea. This place always has a line so if you don't want to spend time waiting around, go when they first open or on week days when it's not so busy. read more

We were so thrilled to learn that there's another location in NYC -- and it obviously had to be in Brooklyn! Their signature Brown Sugar Boba with the mix of different boba sizes is the best! It's such a great treat that's not overly sweet yet so rich. read more

Tiger Sugar - Brown sugar boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A friend recommended this boba shop as currently the hottest spot for boba. As a boba lover I had to give it a try. They're known for their brown sugar boba drinks with a mixture of large and small tapioca pearls. Its surprisingly pretty good!!! It has a strong taste of cream and very rich but not too sweet. I also tried the original boba milk tea, I think they call it a black tea latte and I added large tapioca pearls. This had a unique taste to it as well but nevertheless tasty. I got half sugar and it came out to be just as sweet as the full sugar brown sugar boba drink. Both were amazing though with perfectly chewy boba pearls. Will definitely visit again. It would have been nice if their menu was more descriptive of what the drinks consisted of though. The server here wasn't very friendly in explaining. read more

Tiger Sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The boba and pearls are extremely delicious. Better than most places. Soft and chewy. The wait wasn't too bad for a Saturday night 30 minutes before closing. The place has a good system. Order on left and pick up on the right. There's a pick up number display that shows your number when it's ready. read more

Tiger Sugar - Brown sugar black tea + pearl + cream mousse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hype is real. The drinks here are pretty good. The boba and pearls are some of the best I've had. The mouse cream really adds to the overall creaminess. It is definitely yummy. The only bad thing about this place is there's always a line. There's actually two lines. One on the outside and one on the inside. Don't go inside without having to wait outside first. You get handed a playing card when you transition from outside to inside. There's a guy/girl who will let you in one by one. You can buy up to 6 drinks at a time. Try going during the weekday around opening hours. I had to wait a total of 40 mins when I got there 10 mins after them opening. I personally think it's worth the wait. Haven't been to the Flushing location but I doubt the wait time there is any shorter. read more

yeaa.. i only get it when situation is dire.. like a very bad day at work.. and i get other ppl to order with me to justify the delivery charge and uber service fee. Its great just like in other stores like chinatown or flushing.. its the best brown sugar boba out there.. dont buy the others.. its just not the same.. i love the different texture and size of boba... and the taste of it as well.. the creaminess... the earthiness of the tea... as a boba enthusiast before it even became popular, these are all factors you look into.. this is OG boba.. please don't do what my friend did.. and drink it before vigorously shaking the drink.. she ended up having a very bland experience at first followed by the highest sugar rush she has ever experienced.. hahaha read more

Love love love! Can't get enough of it! Best bubble tea I ever had! The wait wasn't to bad on a Saturday afternoon! I got the Brown sugar boba & pearl with cream mouse it was amazing! It wasn't to sweet nor to milky! Cant wait to go back again! read more

I choose boba they did not give me boba what's the point of getting a boba tea when there is no boba !!!!!!! I am really disappointed!!!! Sad!!!! Unhappy!!! read more

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Worth the hype! It's coconuty tasting milk is unbeatable. I noticed the lines aren't as long as before. Back when the lines were mega long, they limit every patron to only 6 drinks. I'm not sure about now. I had tiger sugar in a different country and it taste the same every single exact time! Kudos to their quality controllers. read more

The best boba I have ever had. There is nothing more that needs to be said. But I will because I don't trust anyone based on their feelings either. Number one reason I love this place is the fresh made boba. You can taste it in how soft the pearls are. They're soft and chewy and bouncy. It would elevate even the worst of milk teas. But don't because that would be a waste of excellent pearls. Second reason I love their boba is how great it goes with cream based liqueurs. Baileys, Rumchata, and my favorite sangter's. (Please drink responsibly;) read more

Tiger Sugar - Probably one of my best alcoholic decisions ever. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Black tea latte with pearls and cream mousse -- the best milk tea ever. Hands down. I wasn't a fan of the signature which is just brown sugar milk. But the one with tea is delicious! The brown sugar gives it a perfect sweetness that isn't tooooo sweet and gives it a very unique flavor. The tea is just right and strong enough taste actual tea, unlike most places. My favorite part is the mini pearls. It's soft and chewy and really really good. Pro tip: come slightly before closing. No lines! read more

Ordered 4 of the same drinks but one was a left out drink from two orders ago. The drink had no ice left was not the same drink and did not have mixed bubbles. This was definitely not a mistake read more

Tiger Sugar - Wrong drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Last time I ordered a soy version of their original drink they got it right. No milk at all since my sister is allergic. Now today, I ordered soy again and as soon as my sister drank it she started having a reaction. There must have been an contamination. She got Itchy lips and swollen throat. Luckily she only took a few sips and soon calmed down. The employees should be more careful when customers ask for specific orders. read more

Call me basic and get tight that I am giving in to a trend. I don't care, this place rocks. By and far the best bubble tea I have had. The first time I came in to this newer location in Sunset Park was a few weeks after opening. We dropped by in the early afternoon on a kind of glum day and were only the fifth or so group in the line. Things moved quickly and before we knew it, we had in hand our a brown sugar boba milk with cream mousse and a brown sugar boba + pearl with cream mousse. Both were beautiful and tasty. The things that really get me here are that the boba is divine in both flavor and preparation, the real milk adds depth that is flawlessly complimented by the brown sugar which essentially leaves you with the creme brulee flavor profile. This is nothing but a lush dessert and absolutely worth it. The smaller pearls are tasty also. On another trip we tried a tea latte as well which comes without the stripes but still impeccably beautifully prepared. This is not a gimmick, this is pure deliciosity. Highly recommended and I will keep coming back. read more

Been craving this boba. Because famous in Asia. Tasted so good. Cup so small and only have 1 size. To bad 80% full of ice and cant adjust sweetness and less ice too. 1 glass for 5.50.. i wish you have a big size for the glass. read more

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The drink was great but I wish there was a less ice option and the cashier was rude and not welcoming.

I'm very particular about my boba which means that I care about the bubbles and the drink to make the sugar & calories worth it. I ordered the brown sugar boba + pearl with mousse and it was delicious. The combo of the larger and small boba is genius because you never get sick of what you're chewing. Bubbles are chewy and soft with a bite - cooked to perfection. The brown sugar sweetens up the drink to the right amount. HOWEVER, I love my milk tea and would only be back to tiger sugar for a DESSERT BOBA DRINK, not a boba milk tea. Gong Cha is still my number 1 brown sugar bbmilktea spot. Lines are also still pretty brolic because school isn't back in session yet. Wait time of 40 minutes on a 3pm weekday. I tried to save half my drink for my friend because the line was so long so she could have a taste, and it definitely tastes best when it's not watered down. read more

I am a fan, but not a die heart fan who is willing to wait longer than 15 minutes for a drink so I'm more than happy to venture to Tiger Sugar on a rainy day, when the line is considerably shorter. They have a pretty good system (using two lines) that I think is pretty efficient for the amount of customers they have to go through on a daily basis. The bobas/pearls are perfectly chewy, with great flavor and the drink overall is legit because their milk is so light. However, their brand does not allow for them to customize drink orders so if you want for your drink to be less sweet, it ain't gonna happen. Hence, this is the reason I can only have this crack of a drink once in a while. read more

Went during the grand opening and the line was super long. Waited over two hours and I have to say it's probably the best boba I've tasted in ny but not worth the 2+ hour wait. Place is a bit small and no seating but it's all about the taste so that's where the 5 stars comes in. Price wise a bit pricey though. read more

$6 including tax for the brown sugar boba milk tea with cream mouse. They're using organic milk and a kitchen aid mixer to make the cream mouse. Good drink, but I don't know if I will pay another $6 for a milk tea drink. Very expensive. They also package the HOT drink in SAME PLASTIC container for the cold drinks, that's ridiculous! At least get a separate paper cup container for a $6 drink ! read more

Came here because of the brown sugar boba hype. My gf and I stopped by on a random Sunday late afternoon (around 4pm)and the wait was about 20 mins in totals 5 mins waiting to order and then 15 mins to get the boba. There is a limit of 6 boba per person if someone wants to buy a bunch for friends and family. The reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because it's quite pricey for milk, sugar and boba. It is about $6 for one. We ordered the brown sugar boba milk with cream mousse. The boba was soft and chewy and the milk was very satisfying. We will definitely be back to try other flavors and the one with the tea when the hype dies down a bit! read more

It's good because the boba don't becomes starchy when it's hot. and when you order your drink comes fast. and the people working there they won't complain or ask to much thing read more

Highlight: quality and texture of their boba, creaminess of their milk I'm usually not a fan of boba because most are either too chewy or bland but I was pleasantly surprised with Tiger Sugars boba! I ordered their Brown Sugar Boba + Pearl with Cream Mouse. Both the boba and pearls tasted delicious. It was sweet and made to be the right amount of chewiness. Their cream mouse tasted like half and half which I really enjoy in my milk bubble teas but will be dangerous if you are lactose.. (drink with caution). My only con is that I personally prefer my drink to be 1/4 toppings and 3/4 drink. Tiger sugar is generous with their boba so if you are a boba lover, this is the place for you. About half my drink was filled with boba. I definitely recommend giving this place a try at least once. Keep in mind that their drinks are on the sweeter side but it's nice to treat yourself once in a while! read more

We ordered brown sugar milk with bubble and brown sugar green milk tea were quite good. But hoping brown sugar green tea has more green tea flavor. We luckily didn't have long line and only wait about 10 min for our drinks. People waited hours for a drink few weeks ago. I would said the drink is good but not worth hours wait. read more

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