passionfruit green tea - 10/10…read more review yayyy got to try chicha sen chan at last!!! i considered moving to boston already but this might have been the biggest selling point. the tea i got was not very sweet and did not have an artificial taste, which i really liked. it had a fresh earthy flavor with natural sweetness from the passionfruit. it was a really refreshing beverage to hydrate and recharge with. i initially did not plan to stop in so i didn't consider the tea tasting event they offer but i really wish i had registered :') oh well, next time!! a very cute and interesting space! there are nice tea related decorations and even a tea bar where they offer tastings. even though i went closer to closing, the cafe was packed with almost no available tables or seating. there was a clean restroom available-- just ask the cashiers for a code. definitely a good pit stop to check out while shopping at newbury street!

High quality boba shop that really stands out from the usual spots. The tea tastes fresh and well…read morebrewed, and you can tell they pay attention to the details with texture and flavor. Drinks feel more refined than your typical milk tea place. Only wish the cup sizes were a bit bigger because I finish them way too fast. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area.

I love HeyTea! Still my favorite location to go to in MA…read more I've experienced the least amount of problems here, compared to the other two (Newbury St. & Natick). PLUS, they close later than both. I have this bad habit of going here almost every time I have a meal in the area LOL. The addiction is real! I love that they keep adding new drinks to their menu... keeps it interesting. My favorite is still the Mango Coconut Boom but I'm a fan of most of their new drinks, like the Golden Oolong Yuzu & their King Jasmine Guava! I tried the Pistachio Cloud Jasmine Coconut, as well, and it's super similar to one of my favorites from MollyTea. I prefer the one from MollyTea more w/ champaca tea. Since their opening here, I have tried almost all of the drinks & their mango coconut boom is STILL superior! Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys mango. It is pretty much their version of mango pomelo sago (they have a version with pomelo but I like it without). SO GOOD! ***Pro tip: order ahead of time via HeyTea app. This is a lifesaver, since the wait time is pretty atrocious most days still. Usually takes ~20 min to be ready.

Smells like fresh tea in there I love it! Small space and it gets pretty busy sometimes so it's…read morevery cramped when there are people waiting. I think the ones in China had more selections but pretty good overall.

I got the Four Seasons Oolong Milk Tea (70% sweet and light ice) and I tried some of my friend's…read moreAmber Oolong (25% sweet and regular ice). The milk tea is pretty good. The tea flavor is strong and fragrant. I just did not like that my drink was fairly lukewarm. I understand that I ordered light ice, but I've done this at other boba places and my drink is still usually decently cool. I personally liked the Amber Oolong better. I wanted the deep roast, but they were sold out. I didn't try any of the boba or any toppings, as I usually do not no matter where I go. The oats in the boba is an interesting concept. It's pretty much self-service. You order from the kiosk and they call your order when it's ready. The staff doesn't really acknowledge you otherwise. It's located within another store selling some cute things. Overall the menu is small and simple, and the drinks are pretty good and the tea tastes high quality.

A no frills bubble tea store with an attached cream puff store…read more I only got the bubble tea and it was good. The tea was pronounced and not too sweet with 30% sugars the pearls were a nice texture.

The service here is amazing. I would recommend this location over the Allston location 100%z Can't…read morewait to come back soon.

This location is just as small as the Allston one. I missed it and had to back track. Same quality…read moreas the Allston location. I decided to try the tiramisu milk tea, aside from the usual drinks I get, and it's not really my cup of tea. Reminds me of the milk tea I got from Tbaar that tasted like chocolate rice krispies. Aside from that, service was courteous and friendly, and my usual drinks like kale tea and coconut mango boom were all really good.

I couldn't figure out how to order a warm boba on the screen (I think it may not be possible) but…read morethe staff was very accommodating. However, I should've checked in about the sugar levels because my drink was aggressively sweet and I'm normally a huge sweet tooth. I couldn't finish the drink because the sugar levels were too much. However I would love to come back for a lower sugar warm boba in the chilly weather. There is lots of seating so this was a great place to catch up with a friend!

This is my favorite boba spot in Chinatown While you do…read morehave to navigate uneven broken steps to get to it, the boba is fresh, the drinks are great. I have tried other spots and always come back to tea do.

I've been a fan of Yifang bubble tea for several years. I dont know when they changed their name to…read moreBloome, but I'm glad their drinks are still top-notch even if ownership may have changed along with the name. I got a winter melon milk tea. The employee was really generous with giving out the tapioca. I was lucky enough to get seating in front of the windows too. So that I could stare outside as I sipped my drink. And stare at the bubble tea competition, zero&, across the street.

Quick service in a cute shop. This place was the only one without a very long line for tea so we…read morewanted to try it! I got the peach iced matcha which was yummy but tasted like artificial peach. I was also sad to see that their matcha wasn't made fresh and came out of a squirt bottle. It tasted pretty good but could have been fresher for both the fruit and the matcha flavors. I probably wouldn't try again.

This hidden gem of a Japanese matcha shop near MFA has a history evident in its decor. It's…read moredefinitely run by Japanese (not Chinese), which is quite rare. They offer four types of ice cream: matcha, hojicha, ube, and yuzu. There are flavor restrictions (see menu) for mixes, but you can have any combination. A cup costs $7.75 and is enough for two people. Matcha Soft Served Ice Cream: It looked ordinary, but the taste was authentic and pure, with a rich, bitter and fragrant aroma. For most palates, it might even be a bit too bitter. According to the shop, they use matcha from Harima Garden播磨園, Uji宇治. The texture was also very smooth. Ube Soft Served Ice Cream: After seeing the annual "Art in Bloom", I felt the taro flavor was more suitable for the blooming flowers of spring. Spring should be sweet, not bitter! It also had a very pure and natural flavor, not too sweet, but very fragrant. Its texture was a bit smoother than the matcha one. I'd love to try the parfait and drinks next time! However, you need to pick up your food at the counter yourself, and it gets crowded and chaotic on weekends.

My go to for matcha! Whenever I'm in the area, I come by here after for dessert. I've tried the…read moreMatcha Maiko parfait and other drinks they've offered but I think they do the matcha soft serve best and that's the only thing worth getting. Everything else always feel like a bit of a let down (hence the one star off). Sometimes they have the hojicha and it's a grainier version of the matcha green tea which might not be everyone's cup of tea but I personally really enjoy it! TLDR: Get the matcha soft serve and skip the parfait

Came for a small mid-afternoon snack since I rarely see Taiwanese food…read more Got a large popcorn chicken and a milk tea with tapioca. The portion size for the large popcorn chicken surprised me. The milk tea with their golden tapioca was the highlight of my midday snack aside from my dining company though. The interior of the restaurant was full of parents with young children and kids coming in after school.

Stopped by for a boba while walking to Chinatown. I ordered the orange jasmine tea with QQ jelly -…read morehalf sugar and less ice. My drink came out really fast and it was the perfect drink to quench my thirst after walking. I really liked the orange flavor and the little bits of jelly were fun to chew on. Overall a really refreshing drink! Lots of seating inside and I really liked their music. However it was very warm inside. I don't think they had the AC on so it was pretty uncomfortable and my drink melted really quickly. They had a small fan in the corner but it didn't help much.

Ten One Tea House on Newbury Street is easily one of the most popular tea spots in the Back Bay…read morearea of Boston. We stopped by while walking around Newbury Street and ordered the Peach Lemon Oolong, which turned out to be incredibly refreshing. The drink had a light oolong tea base with a bright peach and lemon flavor that made it perfect for a warm day. The place was fully packed with people waiting for drinks, which shows how much locals and visitors love it. Even with the crowd, the drink was definitely worth the wait. The menu has a lot of creative tea combinations, and it's a great place to stop for a refreshing drink while exploring Newbury Street. If you enjoy tea drinks or are looking for something different from the usual coffee spots in Boston, Ten One Tea House is definitely worth trying.

Ten One Tea House in Back Bay is a great spot for boba…read more The drinks are well made, and you can really tell they care about quality. What stood out most is that they use real taro, which makes a huge difference in flavor compared to the usual powdered version. Everything tastes more natural and less overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Definitely a go to if you are in the area and want a solid, high quality tea drink!

Tea by the Sea is a waterfront retreat where crafted drinks meet comfort and calm. From bubble and…read moreboba tea to matcha, coffee, smoothies, fruit slushes and desserts, every offering is meant to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. Each drink is tailored to personal taste, with adjustable sugar and ice levels, and the option to enjoy beverages warm or hot. Guests are welcomed into a cozy lounge or invited outdoors to the spectacular, year-round waterfront patio--an amazing place to take in sweeping views of Boston. The experience is completed by a very friendly staff, excellent tea, and prices that feel refreshingly fair. Whether you're stopping by for a casual visit or settling in for a longer stay, it's a place for fun times, relaxed conversations, and moments worth lingering over.

I just watched the girl behind the counter blow her nose into a napkin in front of the toppings,…read morethen use the same napkin to wipe down the counter where the toppings are. She was making my drink. I just walked out leaving it there. I cannot believe what I saw. EDIT Based on Owner Response: So if you watched, you'd see me standing staring open mouthed watching through the blue glass, look around to see if anyone else was seeing what I was, then LEAVE WITHOUT THE DRINK I PAID FOR because of what I saw. I understand you're doing what you need to for your business, but don't try to make it seem like I imagined it. She blew her nose and used the napkin to clean up empty Yakult containers and wipe the counter down. She was not wearing gloves. Repeatedly touched her hair and face and was texting in between tasks. You might now want see through walls for your kitchen.