I was in the mood for a little evening refreshment and happened upon Zenko, and what a delightful surprise it was! While the exterior is quite understated and unassuming, the interior is an absolute dream the perfect, tranquil setting for anyone looking to unwind or catch up on a bit of light study in peace. The ambiance is simply divine, with beautiful classical music drifting through the air and a layout that feels incredibly spacious and private. It's so rare to find a spot that offers such a generous amount of space between the seating; it truly makes the experience feel exclusive and calm. I opted for the Chocolate Milk Tea, and it was the most exquisite little treat exactly what I needed. I spent the rest of my visit simply soaking in the music and the atmosphere. I am officially charmed and will most certainly be a regular here! read more

Zenko Tea - perfect Chocolate Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Lady was very rude. Been here 20 plus times and never had that. She also didn't give us boba in any of our drinks :/

Today I visited with my boyfriend and upon first walking in, I knew I wanted a matcha latte, but since it was cold outside I wanted it to be hot. I asked the server if he could add the extra cream topping to it and he was very accommodating. It's not typical for someone to order that so he made sure to let me know that he wanted to know how it tasted My boyfriend ordered the Red Dragon tea and we both bought pins (which you pull at random from a box for 3 bucks each) and he really enjoyed it! My hot matcha latte with crème brûlée cream was really good as well and incredibly sweet, I think I will order something similar to it when I come back. Overall, the service was great, the drinks were excellent, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. They have plenty of chairs with a decent amount of room between them and classical music playing over the speakers. read more

Zenko Tea - The inside of this establishment - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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I decided to try this place out since it was recommended to me by acquaintances and co-workers. Coming in, it was a cute little shop. It was not busy the day I went so it was quick for us to order the drinks. The drink selection itself was very abundant, and there were also some specials that are unique to the shop. The inside had a lot of monopoly board games, a foosball table and jenga tower to play while you enjoy your boba. I got a Coffee Boba and my boyfriend got a Love Potion, both were equally alright in terms of taste. The Love Potion reminded me of a fizzy-fun soda, and the Coffee Boba was what you'd expect. However, I feel like the price was too much for what I got. That may be my own opinion, but when I compare it to other boba places, this one is certainly one of the most expensive I've been to. I think this place is good to try at least once, but I won't be coming here any time soon unless someone paid me to go. read more

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Zenko tea has such a large selection of drinks! As someone from Southern California, I am very exposed to so many boba shops. Zenko tea is a good boba shop relative to the ones in California. It gets the cravings satisfied. The employees are pleasant and helpful in my indecisiveness to choose drinks, and they are knowledgeable about what to recommend or what their popular drinks have been. The athnosphere of the boba shop is very pleasant, with plants and wood accents all around and even board games. Although there's not that many chairs, this is a nice location for a small study session read more

3.5 stars overall. A pretty decent local boba shop near Merle Hay Mall. They do stamp cards to get free drinks too. Their menu has fruit teas, carbonated drinks, milk teas, smoothies, and non-caffeinated drinks. The decor inside is cute to play board games or hangout with friends. I got the Fresh Mango Milk with boba and it was not bad! It was creamy, but had an artificial mango syrup taste to it. Didn't actually have a fresh mango flavor. The boba was decent. It was nice and chewy, but wasn't very sweet. read more

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What a cute place to get a yummy drink treat! The atmosphere is very casual and quite with staff that's quick for service. We got the Wintermelon Milk tea with Boba and Flan cake topping! So worth it. It's sweet and floral like wintermelon but has a slight bitterness after from the tea. The flan cake is a great caramel flavor added with a smooth texture. We also got the brown sugar milk tea with boba. It's sweet, creamy, has the classic molasses/caramel taste from the brown sugar. Would recommend to friends and family. Also it's right across from the mall! So quick stop there before going shopping and it's a perfect day! read more

Zenko Tea - Left: Wintermelon Milk Tea with Boba and Flan Right: Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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The service was great the cashier was very helpful and informed. We got the coffee smoothie was very good and the avocado smoothie also very good. Recommend coming here when I'm back in Des Moines I'll be stopping by. read more

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First off, it is soooo cute inside! There is an arch with a lovely mural that's perfect for taking photos, and a comfy swinging bench. I ordered brown sugar milk tea with tapioca boba and some flan because that sounded interesting. My husband ordered coconut mango smoothie with tapioca boba. The drinks came out quickly, and tasted delicious. The boba are chewy and seem to be made fresh as they were initially warm in the drink. I would definitely recommend this place and will be visiting again in the future. There was a sign outside saying they offer avocado smoothies now, and I would love to try that. read more

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I can't say enough great things about this place!! The staff here is wonderful and the shop itself is cute and has enough space for games and chairs and a couple tables to hang out. My favorite drinks so far are: CHIANG MAI TEA- with Honey Boba & Egg Pudding added (This is basically their Thai GREEN Tea) delicious! My own concoction: MILK TEA with WINTERMELON SYRUP added and Honey Boba, Egg Pudding with Oreo on top (I'm hoping one day they will call it the "Vivian Special" lmao jp) It's my fave at another national Well-known Boba shop! AVOCADO SLUSHIE- Honey Boba & Egg Pudding Any of the Vietnamese Coffee flavors. There's three of them. Red Bean with Red Bean Topping Coconut Milk Tea with Red Bean Topping Strawberry Slushie- Kids favorite Basically, all of their drinks have been delicious and I am a repeat customer!! I hope that they stick around! So, please give them a chance! read more

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Great place to hang out and play with friends! Love their large plant selection. Service was great and liked my tea at half sweet level. The boba was a little too chewy for me. read more

I love that they have a decent selection of fruit teas. They also let you adjust the sugar level on the fruit teas (not the milk tea) -- I like that flexibility. I'm not a huge fan of boba so I'm glad they have grass jelly. Though, I will say their grass jelly is much more dense than other bubble tea spots I've been -- Verdict is still up on how I feel about that. I had the sunset (strawberry & lychee) and double melon (watermelon and winter melon) fruit teas with 25 % sugar. Next time I'll try the sunset with 0% sugar because that was still very sweet. I'm thankful that we have another decent bubble tea spot in Des Moines. Im looking forward to trying all their fruit tea flavors. read more

This is my second visit to this unique shop in the strip mall just south of MerleHayMall. On this visit, we got two fruit boba teas, the spring and summer ones, both came out with a sealed top, so no potential spilling of the product. They also have two sizes of insulated containers one can buy for future purchases. We will likely get one or two the next trip here. The drinks were very flavorful, which made for the 5 star rating. It's in a part of the city I rarely visit, but I might come through more often just to grab one for the road. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5-NoScreamingKids. Prices are about average for boba teas. Lot parking. Friendly servers. read more

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I love this place! It's cute, cozy and inviting. The person behind the counter who greeted me was very friendly. I love that they have a wide variety of flavors. I ordered my favorite flavor honeydew in the milk tea with tapioca pearls. It was delicious and refreshing. I also like that they don't fill your whole cup with ice so you get a lot of milk tea in your cup. The boba was cooked perfectly and was soft and chewy. I can't wait to try some other flavors like coconut and mango. They also have fruit teas that sound great. Best of all, this isn't too far from where I live so it's convenient to stop by. I'll be sure to stop in again. read more

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One of my fave local bubble tea shops. Service is quick and friendly. Menu is large and cashier will help you navigate it. I love that they are locally owned. They have red bean and egg pudding as toppings. Plus side you can adjust your sweetness. Give them a try! read more

Zenko Tea - Milo milkshake, Chiang Mai tea, and eden milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Recently been on a boba kick! Will definitely be returning. Give them a try guys they have so many flavors to offer. read more

Zenko Tea - Brown sugar milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Got the taro milk tea very beautiful purple, taste good. Had a sweet vanilla like taste. Took my order fast , service was great! The ambiance is very chill overall best place for boba in the area. read more

Zenko Tea - Taro Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Love this place! It's so cute and they added a lot of little touches that make it an inviting space to sit and enjoy your drinks. The owners are super friendly and took time to explain boba and all the options to my in-laws who had never had boba before. They also told us about where they came up with the flavors and techniques they use. They also shared that the main artwork on the wall was a custom piece designed by their family in Vietnam. It's super cool, definitely check it out while there. We got a variety of drinks and tasted each other's drinks and they were all yummy. They have a variety of milk teas, smoothies and teas with jellies and boba pearls you can mix and match. Their prices are comparable to other boba shops and the price of boba at restaurants. The atmosphere is very cozy but spacious. You can tell they want their patrons to enjoy their tea in their store. They have a foosball table, board games, free wi-fi and even a hanging chair that would be perfect for reading or just vegging out on your phone. I recommend this place for singles, dates and families. read more

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I have wanted to stop by ever since they opened, and spring break allowed me the perfect opportunity to do just that. I have been OBSESSED with honeydew drinks and snacks ever since my trip to Japan, so I knew I just had to try their honeydew milk tea. It was perfection. The flavor was great without being too sweet, and the boba was a great consistency and tasted great as well. This is such a cute and trendy space. Great for a chill afternoon, friend hang, or even an afternoon date. Highly recommend! read more

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Conveniently located at the busy corner of Douglas and Merle Hay, Eden Tea was the perfect afternoon refreshment. The place was busy, filled with friends enjoying conversation and kids playing one of the many games available (foosball, giant jenga, board games.) We didn't need to wait long for our order. I went with the Joy potion and added strawberry popping pearls. It was so good, and super pretty! The popping pearls added a pleasant burst of flavor with each sip through a big straw. Staff was friendly and my drink was delicious. Can't wait for my next visit when I'm in the area again! read more

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We were eating at chipotle and drove by this place. Parking was easy, store was clean. I already looked at the menu beforehand so I knew what I wanted to order. This fruit tea costed how much?! $5.25?! For a MEDIUM sized cup? I'm so hurt. I would be less hurt if the drink (Eden Tea) was good - but it tasted literally like fruit syrup with water and ice. It's been sitting in the fridge for the past 2 hours, and I only drank 1/4 of the cup. Can't decide to keep it or toss it. Unless you really enjoy drinking sugar, I think y'all should skip this drink or get it at 50% sugar (or even less). Owners were friendly, and they have stamp cards (Who doesn't like stamp cards :p) - too bad I'm not from the area. read more

Zenko Tea - Eden Tea $5.25 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Eden Tea is great! The employees were very nice and I think I waited 2 minutes tops for my drink. I also like how many options there are on the menu! I'll have to keep coming back and trying more drinks. I got the butterfly milk tea this visit, which was very good! Once you stir it up it becomes this really pretty baby blue color. Their tapioca boba has a strong honey taste which I really enjoy. read more

Zenko Tea - Butterfly milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I got the black sugar milk tea, it was super good. The only thing that I would say was kind of weird was the texture of the boba it was almost slimy. I've only have boba once before I came here, so I don't have a lot to compare it to, but it was still really good and will for sure be going back! read more

Zenko Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Very interesting place... so many choices. The staff were very friendly and explained the drinks and the process. They also shared what they liked and what was popular. It was busy and the vibe inside was great! It is inviting and welcoming. They have games to play if you like as well. Give it a try, I did! I got the black sugar milk tea and i was told this is the most popular drink across the world...I think I would try something else next time... read more

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I went today and got a beverage. I wanted something low carb. I'm not sure what I got was low carb but it was excellent. I got a honeydew milk tea. I'm not a tea drinker or a milk drinker, so this was relatively weird to me, but I did it and I'm glad. It was such a refreshing drink. I got the bobba in it as well. I didn't care for them. Not sure what flavoring they were, but they were black, next time I'll try a fruit flavored one. The drink itself was so good. I had it gone in no time and was wanting more. The only down fall of the trip was that I had no cash to leave the gal a tip. Service was quick and efficient. I will definitely be back for another one of those teas. I chose that tea due to another review and remembered what they ordered, due to it sounding odd to me. Thankful I remembered what to order. The atmosphere is nice, board games, a big jenga, there were people there playing games. read more

Zenko Tea - honeydew milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I've tried several drinks on their menu and I've loved all of them. My favorites are definitely milk tea and butterfly milk tea though! read more

Zenko Tea - Butterfly milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Family friendly, great atmosphere. My kids and I had never tried boba; the employee was helpful at explaining it and the different varieties

I absolutely love boba tea and Eden Tea just opened 5 min away from where I live! I've been twice now and I've gotten the Eden Milk Tea and the Classic Milk Tea and both were phenomenal. read more

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This place was very yummy! The Eden milk tea was delicious and the atmosphere was nice, lots of games to play!

Very adorable mom-and-pop bubble tea shop! Loved the additional games there are to play while we enjoyed our tea. Live plants make the place so peaceful. We had their jasmine and honeydew milk teas. We liked the jasmine tea better, but both were lovely! read more

This place is adorable and has terrific bubble tea. It's just a small shop in a small strip mall, but they've created a cozy, welcoming vibe (love the swinging chair!). We got three different drinks each one was delicious. We'll definitely stop in again next time we're in Des Moines. read more

Pretty great place! I got a special butterfly tea with the jelly's. It's a little out of the way and I always forget that bubbly tea makes my tummy hurt from all the sweetness so we probably won't be back a lot. I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves bubble tea. read more

Best boba in town I know I have been to every boba shop in Des Moines and it's surrounding suburbs

Amazing menu and selection! This store has more options than any other bubble tea place I've been to. I have tried something new each time I've been in and have yet to be disappointed! The most recent item I tried was the Green Grass fruit tea, which was extremely unique and delicious. Eden Tea has quickly become my favorite Des Moines bubble tea store and I can't wait to go back! read more

Will probably be my new boba place! They have many choices and they're staff is super nice! We got the Taro Milk Tea with tapioca boba. It was delicious! Would highly recommend this place! read more

my favorite boba spot. it is still new to the area. they have a big list but don't be shy to ask the owners what's good. read more

Zenko Tea - wintermelon milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Tried this place for the first time and got a coffee coconut smoothie and it was delicious, the lady helping us was extremely helpful and patient. 5/5 read more

this shop is pretty gud, quick service, good drinks, the shop looks pretty nice i usually visit every week or so, would recommend