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Omg SO happy they opened a TP Tea in San Diego! I've been to the Bay Area locations multiple times, but I wanted to try something new this time. I settled on the tgy family milk tea which is tieguanyin milk tea with pudding, boba, and coffee jelly. I love the tieguanyin milk tea at TP Tea, the flavor is so strong, fragrant, and yummy. I did want a sweater treat than what I usually get so I opted for the 30% sugar as opposed to my normal 0 or 15% sugar. This was a big mistake on my part, especially since I didn't take into account that 3 toppings would already make the drink way sweeter than usual. Next time I'd definitely opt for 0 sugar if I'm getting that many toppings haha. Still a solid spot regardless! They have tables inside too, and service is pretty quick :)
Solid boba option although the amount of toppings I got in a standard drink that I didn't modify is pretty ridiculous. I wanted a bit more tea. Came on a Sunday right at noon and it was busy! They got through orders pretty fast though. Only option for ordering is through one of two kiosks or you could do it online. I got the 3Q TP Milk Tea with 15% Sugar and Less Ice. It comes with coffee jelly, qq noodles and boba. As you can see from the pic, more than half the drink was the toppings. The tea flavor was actually really good but just muted because of the toppings. The toppings were fun though and I liked the mix. I'd probably try and ask for half the amount next time. Only indoor seating and not that much so definitely meant for smaller groups. Plentiful parking though since it's in a not busy strip mall.
So good!! Having just come back from China, I didn't think much of a quick boba stop but - wow! Worth the stop and will definitely add to my regular rotation!!! Everything so tasty- 3Q TP milk tea with 15% sugar was everyone's winner!!! Amazing toppings and perfect QQ texture. Matcha yuzu - strong and refreshing. Midnight sesame great for no caffeine friends. Will definitely be back!
TAIWAN PROFESSIONAL TEA (4 stars) Gem in the randomness of Clairemont. It's tucked away in the middle of a neighborhood's plaza. I kind of like that, away from other boba places and easier to draw customers. It's a cute little boba shop with a lot of tasty offerings on the menu - I had a hard time deciding and went for something refreshing, familiar, and safe. STRAWBERRY MILK TEA ($6.75) - iced blended strawberry milk tea. The texture thicker like a smoothie instead the standard milk tea. This was calling, especially during a heatwave at the end of "winter". After one sip I was very satisfied as I liked the texture. I added some boba and they didn't freeze and get hard while in this drink. Nothing special about the boba - it was average. Overall I felt like I could taste the quality of the strawberry milk tea with good strawberry and creamy flavor. I believe it was caffeinated because I didn't sleep until 2am. I'd def order this again but want to try other items. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Until the next review...
such an underrated boba shop. this boba shop is hidden in a huge shopping center. there's usually a lot of parking and no wait to order. we really like the tie guan milk tea both hot and cold. it has a bold flavor that doesn't get muted whether hot or cold. the boba texture and sweetness is perfect! would really recommend checking this place out.
Date of visit: September 2025 This was a newer boba/tea shop that opened in San Diego. They are in the same parking lot as Five and Below, so there is plenty of parking. The fresh milk tea is pretty good with tie guan yin tea. I definitely recommend getting less sugar for the fruit teas. They have a few tables inside. I would say it's not that great of a study/work spot. Credit card only. No cash.
As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted by a barista named Lisette. She made herself available to any questions we had. She greeted us w/ such a kind and warm welcome it made us want to order with her instead of the kiosk LOL The place itself is pretty small but it's in a very large plaza with ample parking. It felt clean inside & smelled like a sweet bakery which was the best part. We ordered the Sunshine Iced Tea which was refreshing and had pineapple in it but it wasn't an overpowering flavor. We also got the Matcha Brûlée Tornado which I ordered at 80% sweetness. It was really aesthetic to look at and the matcha was delicious. The only downside is that I prefer my matcha mixed in with whatever sweetener is in my drink which for this was the brûlée cream & because of the thick consistency it was a little difficult to mix the flavors but that definitely wouldn't stop me from getting it again!
Came here today and had such a great experience. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, which immediately made the visit feel special. The shop itself is new, super cute, and very clean. For drinks, I got the matcha yuzu with 15% sweetness. It was amazing. The yuzu added a nice tangy citrus flavor that balanced really well with the matcha, and it had tea-flavored jelly at the bottom which was such a fun touch. I love matcha and this one wasn't overly sweet, which is exactly how I like it. My husband got the strawberry smoothie with oat milk and ordered it at 0% sweetness. Even without added sugar it was still naturally sweet from the strawberries and tasted really fresh. Definitely a great option if you want something fruity but not overly sugary. Overall the drinks were really good and the atmosphere was great. I'd definitely come back and try more items on the menu.
I'm always looking for the next best fruit tea! This one is comparable to YiFang's fruit tea which the closest location for me is in Rowland Heights. I'm big on Sunright Fruit Tea but if i'm in convoy, I'd happily come here to get my fix! There was a big crowd right as they opened on a Saturday at 11:30am. I think many people place online orders. Even though they were clearly swamped, I liked how they made sure each customer felt welcomed and was taken care of. Great team! The shop itself has limited indoor seating, so it's more of a pick up and go location. There is plenty of parking because it is in a huge shopping area.
I'm so glad they landed in SD! I love their strawberry milk tea (blended). It's a really unique drink. They use fresh strawberries. I ordered online in advance and the pick up was a breeze. Service was on time. I'll be returning soon!
This is my and my husband's new favorite milk tea spot. You can actually taste the floral black tea flavor in the classic milk tea and the boba is soft and slightly sweet and not too chewy. During weekdays they have a buy 1 drink 15% off 2nd drink happy hour 3-5pm. We like the ease of ordering ahead thru Snackpass and being able to collect digital stamps. My favorite are the qq noodle! They're weird at first but then it reminds me on a common Vietnamese / Filipino pandan "worm" dessert. Service is usually quick and friendly. The parking is easy right now because there is major construction but I can see it getting tough when the Trader Joe's opens up.
We stumbled up on this place, not knowing it's a famous chain from Taiwan. Plenty of parking, surrounded by other restaurants and shops. It looked like this place hasn't been opened for that long. The place was clean and the people were nice and personable. There were so many different options, and there were a few tea that I have never heard before . I opted for Matcha because I understand what that should taste like. And they did not disappoint! This place might be one of the tea place that actually taste like they use high-quality Matcha. They don't water down their tea with a bunch of milk or cream. Matcha itself was fresh., umami, with little a bit of sweetness. Bonus point- their boba was cooked well too! I would be back if I'm around this area again!
TP Tea is a good spot to sit and chat with your friends. It's clean, and offers a large menu with specials. The service is quick and friendly. I got a Mango Boba Tea and did not add any extra boba or anything. However, there was an insane amount of boba compared to the drink my wife got which you can in the photos as a comparison. Nonetheless the tea itself was good but the mango flavor was on the weaker side, maybe overshadowed due to the honey mixing in with the amount of boba it had added. The prices are around what I see boba shops around charge, at best 25 to 50 cents more.
I am so happy that TP tea has made its way to San Diego. I have been a fan since my Bay Area days and have missed them dearly. My go to drink is the iron goddess drink with boba or grass jelly. It's so good I haven't really explored their other menu options! Welcome to SD TP Tea! read more
TP Tea is located in the Claremont Town Square, former home of the now defunct Reading Cinemas. Parking is a breeze. They were still running a soft opening and I was overall impressed. The line was consistently out the door but the workers were dialed in and friendly. My cashier was particularly cheerful which made me feel right at home ordering. I got the Sunshine Iced Tea with Golden Jelly at an 80 percent ice level. This was the ideal sweetness, allowing me to enjoy the rich pineapple and orange notes. I enjoyed the fruit chunks in the tea as well. It did take around 15 minutes to get my drink but the drink order was correct and the orders were built in the correct chronological order. I'll be back to try the milk teas. The interior is clean and well decorated with cute bobas on the walls that make for a great photo prop. Seating is limited. TP Tea had been a mainstay in my boba rotation when I would visit the Bay Area, so I am thrilled to be able to enjoy this treat conveniently in San Diego. We are now living in an abundance of top tier boba in San Diego. read more
1 year ago
Love the extensive menu, and love the ambiance inside! Super light and airy and there's plenty of tables to sit and catch up! I wish they made the line hug the wall rather than have it at the center of the store since it's hard to have convos or hangouts if you have people hovering over you at all times. The drinks are delicious, the milk tea is perfectly strong and caffeinated, little taste of creamer which is great! I also got the mango milk- that was delicious! I was also offered some milk alternatives so that's awesome. I first drank the drank the tea back in Seattle and I remember I just couldn't sleep that night, the milk tea isn't as strong which is good and perhaps next time I will get a much stronger tea! The service is quick to order, however there is a bit of a wait time for the drinks, but I'm sure that will work itself out for the real opening. There's plenty of free parking and def will come back again to try other drinks! read more
Overall, great service and great tea. I would say I'm happy that there's a Boba place open so close to my house. The store itself is decorated so creatively with funny and cute Boba's flying around. I have to give it to the service because one of our drinks was chosen mistakenly, and they were kind enough to remake another drink. The taste was on point. I got the strawberry smoothie and I definitely want to try the Maltese later but for some reason I want to follow the yelp popular drinks and try that but I will be back. I think it's worth the trip and you are definitely getting a good amount of tea for what you pay for there is also a self service kiosk so if the line is too long, you can always order there too. read more
1 year ago
Came here around 6:30ish on a Tuesday. No wait, and there's a self service kiosk (if you want pics of the drinks). My friend got 3 drinks and I got two drinks, 1 for the day later + extra for another friend. I got the Fantastic Fruit Tea with cube pearls and the Kyoto Uji Matcha with Strawberry. I thoroughly enjoyed my fruit tea, I did 80% sugar and honestly could go to 25 or 50%, as the fruit is sweet enough. I love having chia seeds for extra fiber in my sweet treat! The cube pearls are super fun too. Sadly they ran out of crystal boba when we ordered. Love the decor of the place! The mascot is super cute, and the lighting is bright but not harsh. Super cozy with a few tables/chairs if you want to sip. read more
1 year ago
New boba shop located at Clairemont Square. This is a very nice shop located in a plaza with an abundance of parking. There are limited seating inside and outside. The drinks come in one size, and you can adjust the ice and sweetness level. I had the strawberry smoothie and it was tasty. I do recommend trying the boba mango milk tea smoothie! I can say that the caffeine definitely did keep me up lol. I can see this place staying for a long time, as there are no other boba shops within that area of Clairemont. You can order at a kiosk, or you can have a face-to-face interaction at the register. Sometimes the worker is faster, as they are used to navigating the screen faster than we can order a drink. I would try this place again if I were in the area. read more
7 months ago
We are so excited to see another Taiwanese milk tea place in San Diego! This is one of the best Tie Guan Yin tea places in Taiwan. We ordered their Tea Latte with light sugar and ice. We tried TP tea before so we know they offer really good tea. However, we are disappointed. The tea flavor wasn't as strong as we remembered. We will come back again to give another try because we know they can do better! read more
8 months ago
Great milk tea. Cheap priced too. Good quality and at 30% sugar was great. Seating for maybe 12 people. read more
1 year ago
I enjoyed a MANG NADA ! Amazing and freshly made ! U can adjust the sugar -- I went full throttle. The service was great, welcoming & fast. The ambiance was clean , professional and fun! The line grew as the day continued ! GOOD LUCK TP TEA ! read more
I always frequented the Cupertino location so when TP Tea opened up here, I had to give it a try. Drink quality is still fantastic and the depth of the tea flavor is great. Drink does not taste watered down and the texture of the toppings is perfect. Only comment I have is the drinks run on the sweeter side. I got 30% sugar and it tasted like 75% Sweetness. My guess is because the topping is sweet as well. Other than that, the consistency is good overall. The shop has limited seating but it's very nice and clean, service is great as well. Very kind gentleman handing out orders. Will definitely be coming back. Overall rating: Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10 read more
Highly anticipated Taiwanese boba shop that definitely did not disappoint. Here's my take on some of the flavors: * QQ Noodles: This is place is known for this topping, it's like a translucent elongated boba, but chewier in texture. I LOVE this topping * Oolong milk tea: One of my favorite drinks, and surprisingly hard to find a decent one at a lot of boba places. This one has that perfect balance of creamy, nutty, and aromatic flavor * Matcha Strawberry Milk Tea: Aesthetically pleasing and has a perfect mix of all three flavors * Strawberry and Mango smoothie: I believe you can make this a milk tea or caffeine free for the kiddos. My son's in love with both these flavors and he's not a fruit-eating type of child! Overall, very well organized, efficient with orders and super attentive staff. I'm so glad they've opened up this location in SD, it'll by my #1 go-to boba place from now on! read more
Drinks: mango passion smoothie (7/10) - tastes refreshing, fruity, nice texture and isn't icy tie guan yin tea cheese cream foam (7/10) - the cheese cream foam was good! got 80% sweetness but should've done regular 100% because it ended up not being sweet enough and that's surprising coming from me since i don't have a huge sweet tooth! there wasn't a strong tea taste but it was definitely there! decent drink TGY tamily milk tea (8/10) - SO FILLING! It felt like i was eating a meal because it was filled with toppings such as coffee jelly, boba, and pudding. This one's my favorite! i got 50% sweetness and it was perfect for me. this way, the milk tea wasn't too sweet and overpowered the toppings that were already adding sweetness to the drink. Service: They're so sweet and they all collectively greet you the moment you walk into the store. They're super helpful and patient considering there is so many options to look at on the menu. Ambiance: It's a bright and clean store with cute designs/decor on the wall with their logo. there's limited seating as well. read more
I love to try new Boba places and I've been back to this one several times! Love that they have different options for toppings like QQ noodles, cube pearls, coffee, and tea jellies. And they let you sample the toppings! My favorite drink is the TYG Family Milk Tea, which is more like a dessert than a drink: pudding, Boba , coffee jelly I love their fruit teas as well. read more
1 year ago
This was my first time here. I came here because I saw their Soft Opening sign. It was a great choice. For being a new spot. It was very busy. The staff were hustling to get to the orders out. Drinks are a reasonable price. A great thing about this place, is the control of the sweetness. You can ask for a reduction of sweetness. For example, you can say, I'll take 50% less sweetness. These drinks are outstanding, but on the sweet side. It's a little small as far as space inside. But it has a clean simple vibe. I will come back. read more
TP Tea's hype is real. There was a line going out the door, even though it was about half an hour before closing. I like the cute boba decorations that are on the wall. There are also a few small tables to sit at. On the menu, there were some top recommended drinks that came with photos so if you have a hard time deciding, getting the recommended favorites is always a good idea. I decided to get the Taiwan Classic Milk Tea ($6.95) which came with boba, qq noodle, and grass jelly. I got it with 80% sweetness and less ice. I like how there were so many toppings that came with it for a pretty good size and price. It was a satisfyingly creamy drink, and someone actually stopped me when I was walking out to ask which drink I got. Sometimes, I prefer to get oat milk or soy milk in my boba. So, one downside is that you can only get a milk substitute for certain drinks (Fresh Milk Tea-tea latte, Matcha, coffee, and smoothies). read more
The customer service at this spot is on point. The man behind the counter was super sweet and personable. The inside was super clean and spacious. Loved the decor inside so cute. I would definitely recommend coming here as they have so many drinks to pick from. Thank you TP Tea for your hospitality. read more
Taiwanese tea Soft opening Restrooms outside Small indoor seating area Large outside seating Amex accepted Organic milk Non dairy options 805 side of clairemont Tea machine Large selection Taiwanese change Milk tea boba Fruit drinks Mainly for Togo read more
I love TP Tea in Irvine and I'm so excited they opened a branch in San Diego! We don't have much good boba here so I was really excited, however I think they still have some kinks to work out since it's still soft opening. Service was great and the wait was pretty quick. I got my usual Fresh Mango Milk drink with boba. The boba was way too chewy/hard for me and it only got harder as it sat in the drink. In addition to that, nearly half my cup was boba so I was basically just chewing 90% of the time. The texture of the boba and the amount needs to be adjusted in my opinion. But other than that the drink flavor is consistent! read more
Was craving a boba drink and this place looked good! Service was great. You can order and customize it at the kiosk. I got a strawberry matcha with lychee and my husband got the strawberry milkshake with boba. He slurped his down before we got home! Super fast and a cute shop. Definitely coming back! read more
4 months ago
These drinks are high quality and our test is the taro drink. They have real taro chunks and pudding not the powder mixed stuff like other places. There was a line when we came in but they moved very quickly. Great drinks and service. read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
Another great visit to tp tea! I ordered the passion fruit green tea with cube pearls and it was delicious. Their cube pearls are my absolute favorite. The sweetness and texture are always perfect. I love the passion fruit tea I just wish I could get it less than 80% sweet but I understand that's just the way they make it. There was a bit of a hiccup during this visit. I was trying to add the cube pearl to my drink but there was no option on the kiosk. I had to flag down a barista and she selected a different topping on the kiosk that was the same price but made sure to put the cube pearl topping in my drink. Overall solid trip. read more
4 months ago
9 months ago
We had Mango Fresh Milk Tea Lychee Berry Smoothie Taiwan Milk Tea with qq noodles, boba and grass jelly You can order at the counter or by using the tablet. There are plenty of options for ice and sugar levels, as well as toppings. Our drinks were all delicious and not too sweet. The milk tea has a strong brewed and delicate flavor. read more
Overall thought this was a great new boba shop!! They have quite an extensive menu but I just went with their TGY milk tea and it was delicious. Good tea quality and 50% sweet was perfect. Boba quality was also good. Service was friendly. Will be returning! read more
1 year ago
TP Tea finally opened up in San Diego with all the different competitors around the area! I've been to their other shop in Seattle, and loved it! Excited to have one here especially with their grand opening! It's located next to the L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and Cold Stone in the Clairemont Town Square on Clairemont Drive in Clairemont. There's a huge open parking lot with ample stalls around the area. I came both days on the weekend during their grand opening with different groups of friends (lol) and got to try different drinks! They were having a BOGO free drink of a selected few. I was able to try their: - TGY Family Milk Tea - the tea was very strong and delicious. Loved that the toppings did not overshadow the drink itself. Definitely a favorite. - Thai Milk Tea - wished there was more of the Thai tea seep as I like my strong teas. But not bad overall. - Tie Guan Yuan Tea Latte - I'm not sure if it's because of the fresh milk but it overpowered the tea bit and made it almost taste as if it was bland. I did taste the tea but it was eh because of the milk, I feel. - Sesame Iron Goddess Cube Pearl Milk Tea - this was okay as I couldn't customize removing the cube pearls in my drink. I don't think I got the full experience of the drink as I didn't shake the drink to mix the black sesame on the bottom with the pearls. Instead, I removed majority of the pearls and the black sesame combined! Definitely next time, I'd have to give this another try without the pearls. - Mango Smoothie Boba - again, the boba couldn't be removed and there were a lot of them. The smoothie was just okay. Very refreshing but felt there was too much ice blended with it. Overall, a solid boba spot with strong tea which I loved. I definitely will be back in the future (and ask for the removal of boba lol) for more of their drinks. read more
1 year ago
I got the BOGO lychee cube pearl fruit tea 80% sweet and less ice. I fell in love with their toppings, their lychee cube pearl has a satisfying texture that is somewhere between the chewiness of boba and the pop of crystal boba. The drink was not too sweet yet was satisfying, I recommend you to try this drink if you enjoy lychee! The store was clean and the servers were good, I give TP tea a 4/5. read more
I came to TP Tea for their grand opening after hearing so many good things from friends, and I was excited to finally try it. I even came back three times on the first day before the line finally shortened and I was able to grab their BOGO offer. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte and got the Family Tie Guan Yin with boba, coffee jelly, and pudding for free. My husband got the winter melon Tie Guan Yin and also the Family Tie Guan Yin for his free drink. The strawberry matcha latte was honestly really disappointing, there was no matcha flavor at all and super watered down. On the other hand, the Family Tie Guan Yin has quickly become a favorite. It's so good that every time we've gone back, at least three people in my family orders it. Just from my Snackpass account, we've already ordered 26 drinks since they opened! The winter melon Tie Guan Yin is also really refreshing and a hit with our family. Some of the other drinks have been a miss though, the black sesame and Thai tea were really watered down and bland. The Thai tea especially had no flavor, and since you can't adjust the ice level, it ended up being mostly ice. However, their Taiwan milk tea, however, is solid, so we've mostly been sticking to the milk teas. The shop itself is clean, has about six tables to sit at, and parking is super easy. Plus, it's in one of my favorite plazas with TJ Maxx, Main Chick, and Vons, which makes it a convenient stop. read more
1 year ago
We came for the grand opening. The promo was buy 1 get 1 free. Line was long. Instead of waiting in line we ordered online and then waited about 30 min to get our drinks. it was worth it. We ordered the matcha strawberry latte and mango fresh milk tea, and got the boba milk tea and TGY family milk tea for free. Everything was very good. The mango fresh milk tea tasted like fresh mango, the TGY family milk tea had boba, pudding, and coffee jelly. I liked it a lot because it's like a coffee drink. Their boba are a bit smaller size than other boba places but they taste fresh n chewy. Great addition to this shopping complex. It's almost $8 for these drinks so a bit more expensive than other places. Lots of parking in the parking lot. Friendly service . read more
Excited to see this boba shop open here after hearing about it in OC. Nice decor, some seating inside, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Ended up with a Jasmine milk tea with the QQ noodles (chewy with a boba flavor?) which was very good. Will be back to try of their drinks! read more
I had never heard of TP tea but my friends in the Bay Area love the place, so they were excited for me upon hearing news that we were going to get one in SD. of course I then had to try it for myself. TP tea is located in an oddly empty plaza, there is a shut-down movie theater as well as several open restaurants. It has some board games and seating, though currently no working WiFi. There is some cute signage of their mascot on one of the walls. My friend and I came at off-hours so there was basically no line, though the line grew quickly after some time. I got the tie guan yin milk tea (a type of oolong) with QQ noodles, 75% sweet, and service was friendly and quick. The tie guan yin milk tea was delicious, perfectly creamy with a thick mouthfeel, but while preserving the delicate roasted flavor of the tea. I think next time, I could go even lower on the sweetness to better appreciate the flavor of the tea itself. The QQ noodles were an unexpected hit topping for me. I was worried that the longer shape would cause these noodles to suffer the same fate as lychee jelly, doomed to never get sucked up in the straw and instead languish at the bottom of your drink. On the contrary, the soft, pliable qq noodles could get easily sucked into your straw and ferried into your mouth. What's more, the noodle shape solves my frustration with boba, where my teeth keep glancing off of their rounded shape. These noodles really allow for good firm bites, and I do love my drink with a bit of chew. I noticed several other unique toppings that I will be sure to try out next time. TP tea is iconic for a reason, and I am so glad it has opened a branch in SD. It is not conveniently located for me, but I will definitely find excuses to be in the area so that I can try more of their drinks and toppings! read more
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4711 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
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So is this officially open or not? If not, what day is the grand opening and are there any promotions during it?
Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us. We're currently doing our soft opening and the grand opening date is still pending. We will have promos for the grand opening.
What's the hours?
Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us. We're currently doing our soft opening and the hours of operation are from 12pm - 6pm.
