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Don't know why I haven't been here sooner, but just recently discovered this place a few months ago. Teas are always good. My go to is crime of passion, but I do need to ask for either half sugar or no sugar cause it tends to be a little too sweet for me. Service is always good and drinks come out quickly. I see students here all the time studying or hanging out so good spot for that.
Parking lot had a good amount of spaces available even though it was a shared lot. We came around 6:15pm and they weren't busy at all. People started to file in when it was 6:40pm or so! If you are with the reward program make sure you input your number before you pay-- that way if you have any redeemable points you can put them to use! The place had AC which is great for a hot day. And if you want a spot to relax further. You do need a key for the bathroom, they give you one with a rice paddle attached. Reminds me of high school. Just wanted to also mention that the wall near where we sat had some boba splatters at the trim and milk tea drippings. Not sure how long ago the boba has been there, but it would make the space more inviting to sit at if it were clean. Attached a pic! The difference between cup sizes is only 50cents! Get that larger size! I remembered that the brown sugar boba was on the sweeter side so I lowered the amount of sweetness for my drink but I think I could have even went to 25% rather than 50%! I was with my friend so we got: - Lotus Milk Tea, 50% sweet, with Brown Sugar Boba: The lotus milk tea has a delicate and mellow floral taste. They give lots of brown sugar boba which gives it a delicious sweetness, that may slightly overtake the flavor of lotus. But this is one of A Tea 7's most popular drink according to one of the workers. It's a definite must try if you want something new. - Roasted Oolong Milk Tea, 50% sweet, with Grass Jelly: I think I am trying to convince myself I'm a roasted oolong milk tea fan but it's just not for me. Or perhaps if it was 75% sweetened rather than 50%. The grass jelly was light and refreshing, no need to chew -- just swallow. The roasted flavor lowkey reminded me of seaweed or a savory note. Next time I'd go for the honey milk tea! I like this spot for the variety of drinks (they do not just have milk tea but fruit tea and fresh milks). And the multiple choices of toppings!
perfect tapioca pearls, not too hard to chew, and drinks were smooth!! I also got a pretzel, which was freshly made - warm and tasty! there is a parking lot but we had to park on the street due to road work - it looks like there were empty spots though! service was lovely, lady checked in with us. cute interior too. goated spot fr
We were initially the only people in the store, then one more after nearing their closing time. The cashier, helpful and answered all our questions. The ambiance is cute, they've got a shrine in the front. See photos. The drink, I must say was fabulous and pretty sweet. I had some of my hubby's drink. He ordered a crème brûlée (Creamsicle) with sub almond milk. Even the brown sugar boba was soft and not chewy like they can get at other places. We were happy to find this place and will go again.
A 7 TEA! This place was listed for a pretty high rating and I was super excited to see how this will turn out! It was just about a 10 minute drive from San Diego State! Parking can be a hassle, it's in a small lot but shared with other stores too, so it can get crowded. The service took a bit, the server didn't come to us until after a couple minutes or so, and then we go out drinks! I decided to get the lychee green tea with boba, and my friend got the winter melon boba, with a total of $14. Not too pricey, but the quality wasn't the greatest. Boba was overcooked, the steaming of the tea was as well, and it had a very distinct taste in both of our drinks, kind of like a bitterness despite getting full sugar. Service itself was fast after ordering, we sat and got out drinks almost 3-4 minutes, and they had lots of decor, games, and I enjoy the new year's decoration! I'd recommend stopping by to give this place a try, but the quality should definitely be worked on.
An inviting setting with comfortable seating, nice ambiance and pleasant decor along with all the important selection and options of tea, coffee and flavored drinks. Very kind patient and friendly staff, who are willing to go over every component of every drink to ensure you get exactly what you're aiming for. The only caveat I had is that the selection of decaffeinated drinks for adults was almost non existent. I was hoping for an elevated tea beverage later in the day that is more on the healthy side without the caffeine, not just a sweetened flavored drink. something to think about :) overall the drink we got were really good and love that you can choose the sweetness level.
The very first time we came here, the cups were sealed with some very thin plastic that broke and spilled our drinks all over ourselves and our car :( I'm glad they've now changed their cups and lids to something sturdier and less accident-prone. The drinks themselves are good and their brown sugar boba is very soft and sweet. The regular boba was harder and not as tasty so definitely opt for brown sugar boba when you can. For some reason all of their crème brûlée and sea salt foam has a hint of coconut milk flavor. I'm very sensitive to flavor so the combination of the coconut milk with my jasmine tea ended up tasting like Gorgonzola (blue cheese). I'm also not a fan of coconut milk in everything, which is why this time I opted for the only scenario where it makes sense: taro & Ube. There was so much good taro paste in this drink. $15 for 2 drinks is a bit pricey compared to other milk tea boba shops, but this is a luxury food. Service was always friendly each time we came. Parking is available in the small parking lot or on the street.
3 years ago
A Tea 7 is the best boba I've had in City Heights! I've been here twice now and both times did not disappoint. The inside looks like a standard boba shop with colorful decor and a minimalist aesthetic. Service was fast and I was amazed at how fast they could make drinks with a seemingly small crew. I ordered the Bijou this time which was very delicious. The tea was perfectly sweet and fruity and the lychee jelly was shaped like stars which I liked. Although the drink was very good, the flavors itself were nothing special in the sense that you could get many of their specialty drinks at many other locations. Regardless, their drinks are high quality and they are sure to give other boba shops in their area a run for their money if they keep up their standards. read more
I'm here every week. My usual is either #1 or #4. Both are a kind of milk tea with crème brûlée topping. I typically get 50% or 75% sugar. I like that their boba is consistent-- chewy yet soft. Their prices are very reasonable as well. Nowadays, at other tea shops, my drinks come out to $7-$8 with toppings added and a large upgrade; here it remains under $6. Though their tea could be stronger, this is one of my go-to boba shops and I wish I could drink it every day but don't wanna get fat.. HA. It's a twice weekly treat. read more
3 years ago
first time here. the place is quite spacious and ambiance should be ok. need to pay attention with cleanliness for tables and surrounding area. staffs are polite and nice. the stars are for the drinks. the sinking violet is recommended ~ blended well between matcha and taro, so good!!! i ordered hot for my mom and she loves it ~ thank you!!! the peach, please is also great and they give enough toppings which are peach bits and lychee jelly. if you are peach lover, you should try this drink. recommended place!!! read more
4 years ago
Pretty good tea and boba here. Not the best I've had, however, it is a solid, safe spot to try out. Their cafe space is super cute and it seems like a great spot to hang out with friends or study/do work. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
My first time trying A Tea 7, and it was so yummy! I definitely need to come back to try their other flavors and options. I ordered the Sinking Violet which has ube drizzle and match green milk tea with brown sugar boba. Add ons are an additional cost but this particular drink comes with the boba already in it. Boba was nice and chewy but not too soft, which I like. Milk tea was good, couldn't taste the ube much bc it's just the drizzle but next time I'll add some more or maybe some mashed taro or other toppings to try out (they have a lot!) Would definitely come back. Next time I want to try something light.. maybe their flavored teas without the milk. read more
2 years ago
I love this boba place! It's one of the more affordable places but it's super good! The flavors are unique, I've never seen them in other places. The service is quick and fast. It's a nice place to hang out and I always see people doing work/school work. It's my go to boba place near by! read more
4 years ago
Cute new boba place! I got the crème brûlée winter melon with brown sugar boba. You can choose your ice and sugar level and they have a variety of options! The place is very cute and colorful. :) didn't have a chance to try anything else but it looks good. I will have to come back to try more! read more
2 years ago
This is my first time trying this location and I have to say, it is AMAZING!! Based upon reviews I knew I was either going to get the paramount or the creamsicle, but based upon the description of the drink, i knew i had to try the creamsicle. Despite the name, it tastes nothing like the creamsicle popsicles, it's very creamy and has the perfect sweetness level, with no citrusy flavor. It tastes like brown sugar and caramel, and the foam tastes a bit like cheesecake, which pairs PERFECTLY with the rest of the flavors. I will definitely be coming back to try the paramount next!! The shop is really clean and cute, has a very fresh feel to it, and the service was prompt and the worker was very sweet! i didnt see it mentioned anywhere within the reviews or on the menu, but they do have milk alternatives! oatmilk, soymilk and almond milk. I hope this helps! read more
Craving some boba, I decided to check out A Tea 7! I came here on a Monday afternoon, so it wasn't too busy and I was able to get a good table. This place is amazing for studying and doing work, since the tables are huge and the seating is so comfortable. I got the Sinking Violet while my friend got the Cookie Monster. We both have a pretty sweet tooth, so if you like sweet drinks, this place is perfect for you! The boba was nice and chewy and the matcha flavor in my drink was great! I wish the ube flavor was a bit stronger but it was still really good! read more
2 years ago
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2 years ago
First time trying this place and I'll definitely be coming back! I got "On Cloud9", one of the specialTEAs and it was amazing, the cheese foam added the perfect touch. The parking here is super easy and there's plenty of seats available to do homework here as well! read more
2 years ago
Very cute place but terrible parking (almost no spots and very thin spots on a Thursday night) and very loud inside with lots of customers speaking loudly. I'm sure it isn't always loud in there so I would definitely come back! The wifi didn't work though...kind of bummed about that. I hope they get it fixed since they have two or three signs inside with the wifi listed. The staff members were really nice and my Honey Milk Tea was amazing! My partner's Creme Brule Lotus Brown Sugar Boba Green Tea was also great! read more
This is one of my favorite tea places in San Diego! The drinks here are really good. I got my drink 50% sugar level and it come out the right sweetness! I would recommend the paramount! I can't wait to come back and try the taro king drink! A must stop in San Diego! read more
4 years ago
Love this place for boba and iced teas ... so pretty from the inside too. The family who runs this place are super friendly too. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Got the On Cloud 9 and Sinking Violet drinks. Both are very good and flavorful. The brown sugar boba tastes super fresh. I've loved every drink I've tried, milk tea and fruit tea. This would be a great study spot as there are outlets by almost every table. The staff is very friendly and there are board games available to borrow. Best boba spot near SDSU! read more
4 years ago
I got the hidden dragon and there's real dragon fruit in there!! Make sure to shake it up and get the juice mixed well. I got 75% sweetness, but I'd probably get it at 50 next time! I like how they use non dairy creamer except for condensed milk! read more
5 years ago
I got the Paramount (creme brulee lotus milk tea with brown sugar boba) and Jasmine milk tea with regular boba. The lotus tea flavor is very smooth and the creme brulee topping is a fantastic accent to the drink.The Jasmine milk tea is also very good. The boba has just the right texture, squishy on the outside and enough firmness to give you something to bite into. Both the regular boba and the brown sugar boba taste good. The staff are very patient and friendly. The interior is clean and has a good layout. It feels very welcoming. They have Jenga, card games, and more if you want to hang out with friends, too. read more
What a gem in El Cajon! We came close to closing time and ordered 2 bubble teas but they were out of boba. The manager was so kind and made us a fresh batch of boba just for us. The staff was beyond kind in thanking for our patience while waiting. The boba tasted sooooo heavenly. It was so soft and sweet, with that lovely bouncy texture. 10000% recommend this cafe. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
A Tea 7 offers interesting boba tea options. We tried the Lotus Milk Tea with aloe and oolong milk tea with aloe. I am not sure about the flavor of lotus milk tea. It's not bad but not exactly good. The oolong milk tea was better. The tea flavor was stronger. The aloe was so so. Overall, okay boba tea place. I see the potential for other tea or drink options. read more
5 years ago
I tried a new boba shop today! Rain and ALL I got a Wintermelon Green Milk Tea with Cheese Foam and Original Crystal Boba (I got less toppings) My first sip was so fragrant the owner torched the foam (I love a good torch on my foams) and there is something about how all three elements... The green tea, the foam and the Wintermelon are working together I recommend yall going to City Heights to try this out read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Awesome place! I am happy that we have a go-to best boba that is close to my place. I super love the taste and it is now my #1 pick then Tan-Cha. No more DingTea and sharetea;) They have unique flavors and the place is cool to hangout with friends. Check this out! read more
4 years ago
I ordered two tai teas and they were very good. I accidentally ordered the drink too sweet and the guy at the register was nice and remade them for us. The workers were very nice and the store had a nice environment as well. Something to keep in mind when you order: 100% sweet is very very sweet, if you like your drink not overly sweet get 50% The boba is not made with brown sugar and I think its made with white sugar, so it doesnt taste like boba from most places read more
I have tried many boba places in San Diego and I gotta say that this place does the job. Good tea flavor and boba. I just wish that the boba is a little bit less sweet. Overall, this is the best boba spot down in City Heights area for sure. Easy parking, good & quick customer service, and the place looks clean as well. read more
3 years ago
I obsessed to green tea with cheese foam n brown sugar boba here. It can be said that I have to stop by every other day or 2 days to drink, the staff is also cute read more
3 years ago
Very good boba. Lots of drink options to choose from. The service is fast. There are comfy seats inside. Their boba pearls are sweet and flavorful. I love getting boba here. I recommend the passionfruit green tea. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
A new boba stop in town! As a boba freak, in a way, i have to check it out. Almost every boba shop has some of the same drinks, for example, honey milk green tea and jasmine green milk tea. Both are my favorites by the way. The thing that stands out is the different flavors of crystal boba. So far i have tried the mango/taro/cherry blossom crystal boba (i love crystal boba more than any other toppings). Believe it or not, but these toppings do make the drinks taste better, with the right combination of course. And also depends on your taste. The parking lot is kind of small though. I have not had any difficulties yet, but i could imagine the frustrations of no parking during rush hours. You will enter the shop through the back entrance, where the parking lot is. The inside is nice and clean. Has LED light panels on wall. The owner is nice and has good customer service. I havent encountered their staff a lot, but i hope he will train them well like himself. Customer service is really important for me thats why. The only gripe i have is the cups' style. They're easily spilled because they're not completely sealed. If you only come for 1 drink, and or is drinking it right away then no problem. However, every time i come i buy at least 4 drinks (for family as well). They do have cup carriers and bags. I recommend asking for the bags if you buy 2 or more to go and you are by yourself. However, i still am have to be careful because the drinks can still spill during rough rides. San diego roads are not the best you know. Update 12/16/21: The owner replaced all the cups to the completely sealed cups! I know this doesn't mean anything to a lot of people, but this is a very important change for me! Whoo! No more worries about getting the drinks spilled on the ride anymore. Ive never been so excited about sealed cups before! read more
2 years ago
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