Classic Tie Guan Yin: 15% sugar, the classic brown color of the drink. still taste the tea flavor with a bit of sweetness. 15% is the lowest percentage before 0%. welcome change to the floral drinks that have been popular lately. You can order online through snackpass. Interior is small, feels cramped in there as there are no seats and everybody waiting for their drinks. Boba here is not my favorite so I usually pass on it. read more

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On a Sunday afternoon, it was so busy with people waiting inside and outside. Order via the kiosk. I waited 35 minutes for a strawberry smoothie. Crazy, I've never waited that long just for one drink. Agree with others that the system they have is flawed and not working. Customers order in store orders and online orders then staff are slammed with too many orders coming in. Will not be back to this location. read more

Great and delicious bubble tea place in SM. good serving size and fitting their prices Even waiting time was okay My son he loved this place and always took his friends there to get their drinks The store looked clean and neat read more

We came here on weekday evening for a quick Boba pick me up. The line was relatively short and we were able to order at the terminal pretty quickly. We also got our drinks after a short wait. There is limited seating inside the store. This place is definitely more of a to-go location. I got the Moo! My Taro with 30% sugar, less ice, regular milk. The drink was so good! It was pretty sweet but I felt it would've been better with 50% sugar as the milk masked a lot of the sweetness. It was also rich and very creamy! Overall, I enjoyed my drink and will be back for round 2 to try more items from the menu. read more

TP TEA - Moo! My Taro, 哞哞濃芋鮮奶 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

I tried a milk tea drink that my workplace ordered for us and it was pretty bad. I couldn't taste much of the tea flavor and the boba wasn't sweet. I like when the boba actually has honey or brown sugar taste. It tasted very diluted. Maybe the fruity drinks would be better for me. It was super underwhelming. I only have a photo of the drink in the trash because I couldn't finish it. I had to toss it. read more

Food: 3.50 | Service: 4.75 | Ambiance: 4.50 TP TEA at 65 E 4th Ave in San Mateo was a first time for me. Saw a crowd of people there but decided to shop at Suruki Market first. Modern, clean surroundings meant for take away. Several kiosks for ordering. Came back with no lines, did an order via the kiosk. Ordered: TAIWAN CLASSIC MILK TEA (QQ noodles, Boba & Grass jelly), w/0% sugar, light ice. This add-ins of QQ noodles, Boba & Grass jelly were great! But the milk tea itself was very bland and watery though it was cold. Maybe I need to go for the black teas to get a stronger taste of tea next time. MANGO MATCHA LATTE w/Kyoto Uji Matcha, default organic milk, 0% sugar, light ice. I need to remember to have at least regular ice for boba drinks with fruit in it. Otherwise this was a pretty good boba drink w/nice flavors of Matcha and Mango. I'd order this again but with regular ice. TP TEA seems to be very popular, happy to do a return visit for some of the black tea bobas and especially the PASSION FRUIT GREEN TEA next time! read more

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Lots of choices except in milk. It is dairy, dairy or dairy. Service was good although I was one of the few to order in person. Trendy. Although TP Tea tried to be original, the drinks were pretty mediocre. There always seems to be a line here though. read more

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TP Tea has just become my most favorite tea brand in the Bay, probably because of their Hot Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea. I've always have a thing for strong tea, and I have to admit, their tea are indeed really strong. And if you want sweet tea, their tea is not it, even if you put a 100% sugar. But I honetly don't mind it because I don't even like sweet tea, I want to taste tea leaf flavor and want something light, so TP Tea is all that I need. Also, I have to give a compliment to their egg waffle. It's really addictive I just keep coming back for more. It's like going back to high school in Vietnam, savoring boba and egg waffle. I really recommend you to try their chocolate egg waffle. It's very soft, filling and still warm even when i choose to get it delivered. Overall, a solid 10/10! You have to try itttttt! read more

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I ordered 1 Jasmine milk tea w QQ noodles. I waited 45 minutes lmao I get places are busy and to expect a wait but their system is poor for placing online/mobile orders in the same queue as their in store order pick up. You can see like 5 workers jumbling tens and 20s of orders and all the ppl in the store confused where their drink is. Even saw customers leave out of frustration for waiting so long running out of the item they wanted. I've had TP tea in Cupertino before and I don't have anything bad to say about their drinks but brace urself for a possibly extremely long and agonizing wait read more

TP TEA - Jasmine milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

First time at TP TEA in downtown San Mateo was on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. I had been given drinks from this boba shoppe before, but this was my very first time visiting the place and ordering drinks in person. Just like most other establishments in the area, TP TEA does not have its own private lot. There is metered street parking along the street as well as a public parking lot in walking distance. We were already parked at Wells Fargo, kitty corner away, to do some banking, so V and I just walked across the street to the store. The customer area of the venue is tiny, probably a 25-person maximum capacity which includes the seating for two at the single table inside. Two more chairs and a table just outside the front door. We arrived shortly before 4:45 PM to a clean and tidy space and just a couple of customers placing their order. For our drinks, V got the Strawberry Milk Tea ($6.50) and I had a Jasmine Green Milk Tea topped with Boba and QQ Noodles, the latter recommended by Leo Wu. I forgot to add my usual Grass Jelly. V enjoyed his beverage and I was pleased with my drink. The QQ Noodles had a chew that I like, but with a tiny bit of stiffness. Customer service was stellar. Leo was super friendly, helpful, and a pro working on the drink machine with speed and efficiency. Very cool to watch. read more

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This place is PACKED on a Sunday afternoon. I was getting lunch nearby and lucked out on street parking. You can either order at the kiosk or online. It did say it was a 20 minute wait for our drinks but we got our orders faster than that. I love the Taiwan classic milk tea and the variety that comes with it, it's like boba and different jellys. It is a small shop. I was able to find sitting outside at the one table they had and I believe they had 1-2 tables instead. read more

TP TEA - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Good place for quality boba tea. I have been visiting this place for many times from first time it opened. It is always busy but tonight was pretty empty. The first time I got my order ready within 5 minutes. This is one of my favorite boba tea place. I usually ordered winterrmelon oolong tea, pineapple or fantastic fruit tea. read more

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For a refreshing drink in San Mateo, especially on the go, you can easily order online with TP tea or use the QR code outside the storefront, besides ordering at the kiosk at the counter. You will then receive an order number which is shown on a digital screen above the front counter and called out when your order # is ready. I made the mistake of going inside to listen for the order number when you can actually see it on the screen from outside. There are only a couple seats outside the cafe. Tim's a small cafe. The Taro Tea was alright. I wished there was more Taro paste mixed in; otherwise still refreshing. read more

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I got the velvet lychee fresh milk tea (4/5 stars) with 50% sugar, less ice, and boba. It was fun to try, but definitely would've been better without the boba (that's on me, I added it to my order). I will stick with a 50% sugar for the next drink I get at TP Tea! read more

This TP location seems to always have a line but it's definitely worth it for their fresh milk and fruit teas. My favorite has to be the honey lemon tea which is the perfect tart drink for a warm day. I recently got it at 30% sweet and it was so refreshing while satisfying my sweet tooth. The crystal boba is great with a jelly-like texture - really satisfying as a topping without adding any heaviness to the drink if you're not a traditional boba fan. read more

TP TEA - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ever since I moved to the peninsula, I've been on a mission to try every boba spot in the area. I came across this spot after taking a walk around the shopping area. Most of the boba spots I've been to have pretty extensive menus that I have to go through on a tablet and this place was no different. I think ordering through the tablet removes the person to person connection and slightly degrades the experience, but I do understand the necessity when there are many people that need to be taken care of. Usually I look for something that catches my eye before going to my default order and that's exactly what happened here. I noticed their orange milk tea and it kind of reminded me of an orange creamsicle so I decided to try it. The tea was pretty good! Not exactly like an orange creamsicle but it was pretty close. I usually get my teas less sweet so that probably contributed to it. Next time l'll try the drinks that are a bit more popular and see how it compares. read more

TP TEA - Orange milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Went in to get something refreshing and left highly disappointed. Ordered a mango drink and it usually comes with jelly which is usually an extra fee to add. I asked for no jelly and they gave me a drink that wasn't even full. Paid 7.00 for a drink that wasn't even full is ridiculous!! Also not 1 but both drinks weren't even full. So for that they get a one star and me never going back after being there a number of time. Lastly I was probably the first customers there today, so it wasn't overly busy for them to not pay attention to detail. read more

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One of the best boba spots in the Bay Area, if you are thinking about giving it a try, you definitely should. I am obsessed with their Tieguanyin milk tea here. Big fan of strong tea taste and honey boba and they do both well. The inside of the store is pretty small and can get really busy, but I like to avoid the line and wait by ordering online ahead of time. TP Tea is located in downtown San Mateo which is vibey and nice to walk around as well. Metered street parking is offered. read more

This one is a really quick shop for me. I usually order it online first then just run in and grab it. Not much to it just enough space for waiting really. Tea is good and they have fresh toppings. read more

I decided to pop into TP when they were one of the only spots open on the Thanksgiving holiday. I was a little overwhelmed by the menu, but decided to keep it pretty simple and classy... I ended up ordering the iron goddess (Tie Guan Yin) 0% sweet with salted cheese foam and golden jelly. YUMYUMYUM! If you're a fan of roasted oolong, then you'll like their iron goddess tea. I think it's actually my hyper fixation for now... I went the next day in ordered two more (yes, for me!). They were out of aloe, but I'm hoping aloe will make an appearance on the menu. I was also taking inspiration from all the other orders. There were a couple fruity drinks that I'd like to try another time. They were nonstop busy every time I walked in! Even though they were super busy, all the staff were really friendly and attentive. read more

The wintermelon flavor is definitely lighter here but its really nice after eating gao kitchen. The refreshing taste makes me crave it more and the lighter flavor makes it easier for me to drink too. I love getting wintermelon everywhere I go. read more

TP TEA - Wintermelon with fresh milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

First time at this branch. Their drinks are well made full of flavors. The place inside is pretty small & there's only one or two tables & chairs to sit at inside. It was pretty busy midday on a Saturday. We waited at least 15 mins for two drinks. Parking can be hard at this branch. read more

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Got the tie guan yin tea with 50% sweetness and no ice with boba, and it was almost perfect (may try the 30% sweetness next time since the 50% was still a little sweet). The boba was very chewy and delicious, and I appreciate that they gave a large size cup for a reasonable price. Service was fast and ordering was very easy. read more

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Ok I love tptea generally due to the quality ingredients and tea taste in their drinks. The toppings are also delicious. My usual is tie guan ying milk tea with grass jelly. Chef's kiss forreal. But today I decided to get the strawberry milk tea since it's always stated as a popular option on the menu. I got it 50% sweet and it was delicious! I loved how it was kinda like a blended drink with bits of ice. The flavor tasted natural, not artificial. Usually I like drinks that are not too sweet and 50% was a little on the sweeter side, but it fit well with the "smoothie" drink. I don't know if I'd try the 30%. Line on a Sunday afternoon wasn't too bad. Maybe 10-15 min wait. You can also order online for pick up! read more

TP TEA - Strawberry Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Order: matcha tornado 10% matcha, 90% tornado This is only for the matcha tornado. Drink came out mostly cream colored but was assured the matcha was in there. Friend ordered strawberry milkshake. Was told that was good. I considered bumping it up to a 2 for her drink, but then I remembered it also took about 30 minutes for our drinks to be ready. read more

TP TEA - Matcha? Tornado - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great strong tea flavors. Boba balls are on point. My favorite is the tie guan yin family milk tea, 15 or 30% sugar because the toppings add to the sweetness. Only negative is that it can take a really long time to order and get your drink during busy times. Pro tip- order ahead on the Snackpass app read more

Stumbled upon this boba shop as we're waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. The teas are strong and perfectly sweetened. Busy but efficiently streamlined. Grab and go kind of place. read more

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When I want something a little bit more sweet, a little bit more fun, I come to TP Tea. So that's once a week. I usually get the Tieguanyin happy family, which has boba, pudding and coffee jelly. Sometimes I'll do TGY w tea jelly to mix it up. Always no ice, 25-30% sugar which is plenty sweet, and the best part when sharing with my husband is that you can request split cup. Super appreciated bc there's no arguing 'who drank more' read more

I know this place is really famous in general, but I've come back a few times to both the San Mateo and Cupertino location. I have tried several kinds of their teas (jasmine and black tea are my go-tos, ones I use to baseline different tea shops) and I just feel they always taste so watered down and overly sweet. I took a sip and threw it away, what a waste. read more

Of course was craving boba after dinner and wanted a milk tea and TP tea is somewhere I trust making their milk tea. I like that the tea flavor is actually strong and not watered down with too much milk. The ice situation can kind of use some work though as I do drink slow (I know, my fault), but overall first sips are the best! read more

I think they had a really large order right before mine, and didn't do a good job making sure. Let's improve! read more

TP TEA - TieGuanYin Milk tea with Boba: this is my First and Only time drinking their signature TieGuanYin Milk tea and has Powder in my mouth. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Sometimes I'm just craving a good old taiwanese milk tea. And often it is difficult to come by a flavourful plain old milk tea without sugar. With so many bubble tea places, TP Tea stands out with their noodle topping. On this occasion TP Tea hit the spot for both my cravings. This location is fairly consistent and the drinks are good. read more

-.5 because of the smaller boba size, not very sweet so more for texture -.5 because the wait is sooo long, gotta order ahead to try to save some time (but you'll probably still have to wait) Tie Guan Yin milk tea (50% sweet, less ice, with boba): Good roasted flavor, smooth and creamy, rich milky mouth feel. At 50% sweet it's still sweet enough. Thai Milk Tea (80% sweet, less ice, coffee jelly): Great with the coffee jelly read more

In my opinion, this place has the best black tea flavor for boba. A lot of places just taste like sugar water, but these guys have a really strong tea flavor. I always go for the standard boba tea. read more

Omg. This may have been the best boba I've ever had. It was truly phenomenal. The taste, aesthetic, and everything about the milk tea was fantastic. We tried the tie guan yin milk tea with boba and light ice, one 30% and one 0% sweet. Both drinks were a 10/10. Excellent tea flavor, super creamy, and fair prices too. My only critique: I wished that the boba balls were softer and easier to chew (cooked a little longer, perhaps). So so good. I can't wait to go back! read more

I ordered a hot drink here for the first time, and the experience was really disappointing. The staff didn't close the lid properly and didn't warn me at all. The drink spilled all over my clothes and even my shoes when I tried to take a sip. All I got was a very casual "sorry." Fortunately the drink wasn't extremely hot, otherwise it could have caused a burn. The milk tea was also overly sweet and didn't taste good. read more

I'd say TP tea's toppings is what makes it unique from other boba shops. I love their coffee jelly and qq noodles: boba is good too as expected. Their Tieguanyin milk tea is strong and that ish will keep you up for hours, so good though. They run on the sweeter side and if you get toppings I personally reccomend just getting 0-25% sugar since the toppings add sweetness already. Service is decently fast typically aorund a 10 minute waits if they're busy. Not a lot of seating inside though. read more

TP TEA - this was my grad gift: TP tea and labubu XD - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

TP is a very popular tea shop in San Mateo. Best to place order in advance online but there is still a wait! I always got their most popular drink, Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea with ice, regular sugar. The tea is definitely there, not too light, not too bitter. Well, the sugar helps to sweeten it. Inside and outside of the shop, it is crowded. Parking is a challenge but worth it! read more

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TP tea is one of my faves in San Mateo. Order ahead on the snackpass app and earn points. Tried the lava bubble waffle and unfortunately it was only okay. Took awhile to make and the flavor was average, but had a crispy texture. I always get the TGY family milk tea, which is oolong milk tea with boba, egg pudding and coffee jelly. The store is small with some seating inside and outside. There are two ordering tablets and drinks are made quickly. read more

TP TEA - Lava bubble waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

This wait had a longer wait than usual but I won't lower the stars just because of that. Fast check out with the kiosk in the store and the drink I had was pretty good. I had the passion fruit tea I think and I can't complain at all. Thank you! Will come back to try their milk teas and coffee! read more

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