Summer has definitely shown up during the last few days of July with a heatwave upon us with the sun coming out. The weather heats up there is nothing more essential to refresh by grabbing a beverage on ice. There are many places to grab something to clinch your thirst. Nothing is better on a sunny day as grabbing a bubble tea. There is a place which professionally provides all kinds of flavors of drinks from Taiwan and it's called Taiwan Professional Tea. On another Summer stroll in Telegraph I landed at Taiwan Professional Tea. Inside there is some seating and the party people order on a kiosk. They have lots of drinks not too sweet and some are sour like lemonade like some on my social media feed. They also have matcha for Don Juan de la Matcha . I got the Mango Passion Smoothie . It was not too sweet and it had lots of flavor and hit the spot . A good place to grab a drink rain or shine because the drinks are Type A ( Taipei). Last day of the month and it's "gone" now every social media feed for the end of July photo dump is what is going "on" but this place has tasty tea drinks which has a second name professional and first name "Taiwan" and they also have matcha for the "Don Juan" This place is the place during a heatwave is the answer and that is "unquestionable"they have drinks with fruits and not a "vegetable"when it comes to matcha leave it to the "professional" because Don Juan de la Matcha is nothing "correctable" read more

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One of my favorite milk tea chains in the Bay Area, always consistent. My favorite is their TGY Milk Tea which has great tea flavor, but they also have a huge variety of other choices, including seasonal ones. Small spot with only a little seating, but it's quick and easy to order from their self service kiosks. read more

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Was visiting the campus and needed to have our boa fix. Stopped by TP Tea, our campus favorite when we were going to college. The shop was relatively empty, and we were able to order from the many tablets that were available. The drinks were out within minutes. I ordered a milk tea with boba, 30% sweet, less ice. It came out as expected. Milk tea here is delicious, and the toppings are soft and chewy and still sweet. I was able to walk all the way to the Campanile with it, and it still tasted fine and not watered down. The tables in here are pretty small, so I wouldn't recommend staying around with your drinks, but as long as you're not in that camp, it's a solid place for boba in Berkeley at a price point that is not too bad given the other options. read more

Easy to order and drinks are made quickly (Even on a busy Saturday afternoon). Great variety of drinks and fresh and chewy boba and they offer other great toppings as well. Not fully customizable with sugar levels and such, but they do have milk alternatives and you can make adjustments to some drinks. The velvet snow jasmine fresh milk and it was delish! Will be back. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

This location of TP Tea is located close to UC Berkeley and they are one of the many boba spots in this vicinity. Parking is a bit difficult in this area - street parking is a bit hit or miss here, but there is a parking garage not too far away. They are not as busy as they once were, probably because of the many new boba shops in the vicinity now. They still take awhile to make drinks though. I used to get their Premium Green Tea Latte with boba, but I do not see it on the menu, so I get their Jasmine Green Fresh Milk Tea with boba now. I am not sure if it is the same drink, as it looks the same and tastes similar, but it tastes a bit more of tea. I have noticed their quality has gone down a bit though compared to before. read more

Cute little boba shop tucked away in Berkeley, in the Telegraph district, close to several popular food joints. Parking is super convenient with several reasonably priced garages and plenty of cheap street parking. This place has a small seating area with a few tables and pickup options available. Ordering is efficient through a kiosk and fulfilled quickly. We ordered a matcha yuzu tea, a strawberry pudding with boba, a taro tea and a signature black tea with boba. All were excellent. They allowed for customizing the ice and sugar levels for all drinks. My favorites were the matcha yuzu and the signature black tea. The matcha yuzu was light, extremely fresh and citrusy. The black tea was strong and very high quality. The strawberry one was on the sweeter side so opting for a lower sugar level is a good idea. The taro one had an overpowering taro flavor. All in all, highly recommend this for a post meal dessert if you're in the area! read more

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The strawberry milk tea is so delicious! I ordered it with 80% sweetness and it was perfect. The mix of black tea with strawberry works really well! read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Located right next to UC Berkeley. On the busier side, with a TON of online orders. They have 3 in-store kiosks (card/Apple Pay only) or you can order ahead on Snackpass. There's some indoor seating (5 tables). I ordered their Velvet Lychee Milk Tea w/ tea jelly ($7.50) and it was really good! I was a bit skeptical at first because I didn't know what "velvet" meant, but I liked it (more of a richer milk/flavor than regular milk tea). read more

TP Tea in Berkeley is a solid 4-star spot for a boba run. The tea quality is consistently high, the boba has that perfect chewy texture, and the drinks look great with beautiful, distinct layers like their vibrant matcha and refreshing fruit teas. The only thing keeping it from a perfect 5 stars is the flavor execution--while good, the taste could be a bit better. Sometimes the sweetness levels feel slightly off-balance, and the tea flavor can get a little drowned out depending on the toppings you choose. The shop can also get pretty packed and lines move a bit slow during peak hours, but it's still easily one of the better, more reliable options in the area when you need a solid drink. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really good! Our first TP tea and we enjoyed the lychee rose plus added boba. They were very busy on that sunny day so it took upwards of 10 minutes to get our order. Tables were a little worn and sticky so we opted to walk around instead. Will definitely come again or a closer branch. read more

TP Tea is one of my favorite boba places in Berkeley. I've tried many of the drinks on their menu, but my favorites are the lychee berry drink and strawberry milk tea. Their boba is consistently good and has a nice texture, and the strawberry and lychee flavors are a perfect pairing that not a lot of boba places have. The fruit tastes really fresh and not artificial or overly syrupy. The workers are pretty fast, and there's a few seats inside. I enjoy going here for consistently good boba and trying out their new seasonal drinks! read more

TP TEA - Lychee Berry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Haven't been to this TP Tea location in years! Used to come here weekly while I was in school. I'm glad to see that they are still doing well and in the same spot. When you enter, there are 3-4 different self order stations which is great because there was no wait/line! If you prefer ordering from a real person, it's a bit hard to get their attention but if you're lucky and can waive someone over they're happy to help. I ordered the Boba Fresh Milk Tornado with 50% sweetness for $6.25. I was really craving a matcha tornado but they only had the fresh milk and Thai tea tornados. Considering that it was only boba pearls, tornado (custard/cream), milk, and ice it was actually very good. Super refreshing, the custard went very well with the milk and perfectly cooked boba pearls. The pearls were bouncy and didn't stick to your teeth, they were also not over saturated in sugar either. I do have to say that the store itself was uncomfortably hot and humid. I'm not sure what was going on with the ventilation. They even had one of the front doors propped open and it felt like a completely different climate inside the store. Hopefully that gets fixed soon. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've found my go to local boba spot. I've been trying different boba spots in the area, but I think this is the one I'll be going to consistently when I need a sweet treat. Their flavors are so varied, there's literally something for everyone. Recently, I've really liked their Winter Melon Tie Guanyin tea with lychee jelly. 80% sweet. It was so so good and refreshing. There can definitely be a wait, but when I'm really in a boba mood it's worth it. read more

Boba came from Taiwan and this place proves the reason for it - amazing boba and tea quality! The ordering system is awesome - order your drink via the iPad - so you can customize it and no one will mess up your order (amt of ice, sugar, type of boba and toppings etc). All the youngsters love this place - it gives them the pick me up energy they need to focus on their studies :) I tried the mango smoothie and that was super tasty! Some places the boba is too hard and the tea is stale and bitter - NOT HERE - they are aiming for perfection and have achieved it! Loved the vibe of the place - the quantify of boba was very satisfying read more

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I used to work here as a student and I can vouch for them. Clean, fresh, and real tea. The price is reasonable for the quality of the pearls, milk tea and fresh ingredients. There is always a line so order ahead on Snackpass but otherwise also with the wait. read more

TP TEA - BOGO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Came by back in Nov'24. Comparing to the South Bay TP Teas, this location is a bit inefficient based on location and ordering. Lines via kiosk make it very cluttered and difficult to see when you order is called. I got my usual passion fruit green tea. Friend ordered a pineapple ice tea. Still a decent spot drink wise, but just super chaotic in the area. Street parking only. The other TP Teas in the south bay use Snackpass, if that is an option, probably order through the app to save some time. read more

Great! I like the Tie Guan Yin milk tea Grass jelly and egg pudding are good. Kinda sweet. 50% was too sweet. I'd go for 30% next time. Kiosks are quick and easy read more

A solid boba spot with quick service. Boba is on the chewy and small side which I actually really enjoyed. Tea flavor is there but not the strongest. It wasn't the best boba I've ever had, but it got the job done & I'd return to try more of the menu. read more

TP TEA - C3. Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Honestly, the lychee cube drink is what made TP Tea stand out for me...not just among the dozens of boba spots in Berkeley, but out of the hundreds I've tried in my life. I had never seen anything quite like it. It wasn't like a lychee jelly topping at all. The texture was genuinely unique. My friend and I were both going at least once a week for it. Sometimes I be ordering it 2-3 times a week. Sadly, it's been discontinued, which is a huge bummer. I've seen it sell out on Snack Pass before, so I assumed it was popular...but then again whenever they're sold out of it for some reason it would show up on the order tablet in person. I really hope they bring it back, even as a limited return. Without it, I don't have much reason to come as often, though since it's close by I'll probably still stop in for a boba fix occasionally. For what it's worth, the QQ jelly drink is good if you're into something sweet and loaded with toppings. I do appreciate that you can order on Snack Pass because the shop gets crowded and it's a small space. The one thing that gets a little confusing is the pickup area and ordering iPad being right next to each other, so it's not always clear who should be where. A few tables and chairs, but it's more of a grab-and-go spot. Please bring back the lychee cube. read more

I had heard so many great reviews about this place so I had to try it. The brown sugar milk tea with boba was honestly way too sweet and just because the straws are the same height as the cup when provided a dome lid (as they do with the brown sugar MT), it makes the drinking experience very dissatisfying. I wasn't planning on returning but because my friends loved it and always wanted to stop by after every hangout, I decided to give it another chance and was glad I did. Upon a friend's recommendation, I tried the boba mango milk tea which has a slushy texture and ended up being the one thing I can't stop getting. I absolutely love the texture and the fact that it comes with the boba already ~ huge value I'd say. It had become my go-to as well and a constant desire every time I passed by. read more

Perfect to cool down in the heat. Tried a couple of flavors and all delightful. Not too busy but drinks took while to come out. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Decent boba that the family liked! Felt a bit too mushy to me and the mango slush was too icy. Good spot to satisfy a craving though!

Without a doubt, TP tea is one of the best Boba spots in the bay area! Every time I get the chance to have TP tea, my day is made. I've been to multiple locations, and each of them have been consistent in terms of taste, service, and quality. When you walk in, there's always a strong tea and brown sugar aroma that fills the room. Everyone that I brought here has always commented how good this place smells and that should tell you something LOL. Their tea is strong and I love that their drinks aren't too milky. I always get the tie guan yin milk tea with 80% sweetness with their boba and QQ noodles - you must try this if you like chewy textures! This time around, I tried their Taro drink with oat milk at 50% and with Boba, and it was the perfect amount of sweetness and texture. Next time you're in the area, please give this a try. I absolutely recommend it to any boba lover! read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I got the strawberry milk tea blended, and I loved it. It wasn't too sweet and had a nice, refreshing flavor where you could actually taste the tea. I also tried the osmanthus tea, which had a nutty, strong flavor. It's not sweet or creamy, more on the pure tea side, so if you're into that kind of drink, definitely go for it. I'll definitely be coming back to try more! They made my order quick and there were multiple kiosks to order. read more

TP TEA - C6. Strawberry Milk Tea Osmanthus milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

TP TEA is probably my favorite classic boba shop I've been to in the US. This location is in Berkeley's Southside and is one of the most popular boba shops in Berkeley. Most people I know order on the Snackpass app ahead of time and pick up their order once they get there, but ordering on their kiosks is fast + easy as well. My favorite drinks to get from TPT are their Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea or Tie Guan Yin Oolong Latte (tie guan yin = roasted oolong), Strawberry Milk Tea, and Boba Mango Milk Tea! Their roasted oolong is delicious and their fruit milk teas are the best I've had (they have more of a smoothie texture though so do keep that in mind). Topping wise, I really like their QQ Noodles - which are essentially boba in short noodle ish form - and Tea Jelly, but you can't go wrong with their traditional boba either. This store has a few tables and seats of you want to come here to catch up with friends, but it is limited. All in all, amazing boba spot to stop by in Berkeley! read more

I wanted to grab a tea drink before getting back on the road, came to visit this boba shop. I end up getting a taro drink with oatmeal milk, it was a delicious drink, it did not disappoint. I would come back! I asked for less ice and 30% sugar, it was just the way I like it. . The taro was super fresh! Yummy! There are a few tables inside the store. It is decorated with Christmas theme in this month of December. Cute little store. We didn't wait too long in getting our drinks either. Overall, I had a good experience. read more

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Cute Shop, Mid Thai Tea My friend and I stopped by after seeing how packed this place was--we figured it had to be good. Unfortunately, the Thai tea was a letdown. Thai Tea (6/10): The color was gorgeous, which is why we both ordered it, but the taste? Just felt like one of those canned Thai teas from the Asian store--either not fresh or just not well-made. As a Thai tea lover, trust me on this one. Boba Texture: Overcooked, no chew, no bounce. If you like your boba al dente, this isn't it. Vibes & Service: The shop itself is really nice inside, and they have a cool system that tells you how long your order will take (which was great because we waited over 20 minutes). Final Thoughts: Maybe their other drinks are better since the place was packed, but if you're craving Thai tea, I'd say look elsewhere. There are other boba spots in the area, so definitely shop around! read more

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With so many boba spots in Berkeley, TP Tea is amongst one of the more popular ones. The shop has been around for a while but it was the first time my cousin and I went. Inside the shop is on the smaller end. There are several tables for two scattered and depending on the time of day it could be full or empty. Ordering is done via kiosk or online and drinks come out relatively fast. Most customers take their drinks to go like we did. Service interaction is pretty nonexistent as the workers just make the drinks. The boba shop has a pretty expansive menu of teas and fruit teas plus snacks. My cousin enjoyed her drink and I got a Mango Latte with Oat Milk. There was a fixed sweetness and ice level and the drink was super duper sweet. It tasted like mango purée and juice with a splash of oat milk and even mixing it didn't dilute the sweetness level. There also wasn't too much boba included. For paying a lot for it, I didn't find it worth it. Also, a bummer is that dairy alternatives are strictly for lattes, matcha, coffee, and smoothies--not milk teas or specialty drinks. With the variety of drinks, I can see why TP Tea is popular. I probably won't frequent as much due to the limited options of alternatives and adjustments. They're sandwiches between other shops off Telegraph with street and garage parking nearby. read more

TP TEA - Mango Latte (Oat Milk, Add Boba) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very lucky to have TP Tea here!! The bubble teas's flavor here just like the local Taiwanese style!! You can't choose wrong read more

TP TEA - 3Q Classical Taiwan milk tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

4 self serve kiosks inside and ample seating. Fun vibes, they play kpop and top 50 music. Can't say much about service due to the self serve kiosks, but employees were quick to fix my sister's drink when it arrived without boba. Got the winter melon guan yin oolong tea with QQ noodles. No option to adjust sweetness unfortunately and just wasn't a fan of QQ noodles. Came back a few days later and got the mango passion smoothie with boba and lychee jelly. Yummmm but will get lower sweetness and no milk next time. Thankfully there WAS an option to lower sweetness! read more

TP TEA - B6. Winter Melon Tie Guan Yin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of my favorite boba shops in Berkeley. The fruit teas are absolutely delicious (I recommend the Passion Fruit Green Tea) but I love the milk teas as well. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I ordered a Boba Fresh Milk Tornado today, but the drink I received was almost entirely filled with ice and contained very little milk tea. And there were no boba pearls in the drink at all. However the other drink in the same order was completely fine, I am concerned that one employee who made it didn't prepare it well, and has some problems. read more

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Ambiance: TP Tea was quite busy with a good amount of seating for the size of the establishment. It is what you expect from a boba establishment set in a downtown area Service: we found the self ordering kiosk to be very efficient. We wanted to note that we waited around 10 minutes for our drinks at a very big rush hour which was very reasonable. Food: We ordered strawberry milk tea with boba and golden osmanthus aiyu lemonade. The strawberry milk tea is the best strawberry milk tea we have every had. The sweetness was perfectly balanced and the strawberry flavor was not artificial. Perfect is an understatement. The boba also had an amazing texture that worked so well with the drink. The golden osmanthus aiyu was also equally delicious in its own right. The lemonade flavor mixed in with the osmanthus tea had a perfect balance of citrus and floral that left my mouth wanting more with each sip. The jelly had a beautifully aromatic tea flavor that fit the drink once again perfectly. We love TP tea and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a good boba spot. read more

TP TEA - Strawberry Milk Tea and Golden Osmanthus Aiyu Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got the tie yin guan milk tea, 50%, with boba! It was excellent! I would strongly suggest 50% over the 100% because they practically taste the same. :) Quick service 5-10 min, very loud, good vibes! read more

We had passion fruit green tea, the flavor it's good one of my favorite to choose from, the place it's small there's not many seats or space where to hang out. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Either I always come during off hours or this place has got their process down really well (even amidst being on a college campus), because I've never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes (versus over an hour at some of the other locations)... so this location is my favorite! Whenever we are in the area, you know we're getting TP Tea. There is an option to order ahead of time via the Snackpass app. We always order the same thing - Strawberry milk tea with boba (80% sweet)! It has a slightly thicker consistency. This drink really hits the spot every single time. It has a tartness to it that I absolutely love. The boba has a good chewiness to it and has been consistent each time. I love TP Tea!!! read more

TP TEA - Strawberry Milk Tea!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love trying out their seasonal drinks, keeps this place fresh! This month, their event is the Osmanthus Blossom series so I had to try it! I got the Four Season Osmanthus Fresh Milk Tea with 50% sweetness and boba, it was the perfect sweetness and so refreshing! Also ordered the Jasmine green milk tea with pudding which was also tasty, but the Osmanthus definitely outshined it with it's strong, bold flavors! read more

You order yourself at the kiosk and it definitely can get pretty hot here. There's seating and you can see when your number is getting called on the screen. Usually door is propped open with a fan. I come here when I come to Berkeley because the tea tastes authentic and not like powder. Sometimes wait is long but generally good service. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great quality boba spot in Berkeley. They had 4 screens where you could order so that was super quick and easy to use. A bit expensive for boba and there is a significant wait post order. The lemon tea is very tart and flavorful. I usually do 50% sweetness but with lychee jelly I would've cut down the sweetness more going forward. read more

TP TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Got the matcha tornado and the black tea boba this time round and the matcha tornado was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I loved the ice of the drink and it was gorgeous with the earthy tones! The crème stuck on pretty tight to the cup so I highly recommend opening the drink and swishing it around with the spoon. The consistency was amazing and it was around $14 which I felt was reflected in the quality as well. The black boba milk tea was also yummy but the tea flavor got shafted a bit by the sweetness of the boba. read more

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