the inside of the restaurant is very cute and cozy. the cashier who took our order was really friendly and welcoming. i ordered a roasted oolong milk tea & strawberry matcha latte. both drinks were just okay & i will most likely not being come back. read more

Asha Tea House - strawberry - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think from the looks of it, the building used to be a bank in its past life. It's now a quaint tea house serving up some good teas. read more

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Came around lunch time and there was no wait nor was the place packed. Interior design was really nice and good spot to study. I didn't check for outlets but definitely good atmosphere. Located on University so parking will be tough with all the businesses along that street and limited street metered parking. Go onto the cross streets for free 2hr parking and walk there. I ordered the matcha latte with boba 50% sweetness and no ice for $6.25. It came out in about 5-10min. Drink was not sweet at all! It tasted more like 0-10% so I think their drinks are default less sweet already! I asked them to adjust it and they were able to add more of the sugar syrup which made it a lot better. Matcha flavor was great! Boba was mid. Good chewiness but not sweet. But overall $6.25 for such a small drink puts it at 7.5/10. read more

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I've been going to Asha's for the past decade, and it is easily one of my favorite tea spot in the East Bay. If I could describe Asha's in a few words they would be: modern yet classy, sophisticated yet also comfortable, aesthetic, high quality, and creative . Fruit Teas: Asha's makes the best fruit teas. The blend of quality tea with fresh fruit is perfect. If you're looking for a non-caffeinated alternative, I highly recommend the sparkling fruit drinks which, in my opinion, are underrated. My favorites flavors are grape, Asian pear, and strawberry. Milk Teas: I really like the Jasmine milk tea. It's light and the floral fragrance is beautiful. If you're feeling adventurous, I also recommend the jasmine taro milk tea for more texture and a subtle taro flavor. If you're open to a slightly heavier drink, the Hojicha milk tea is very nice. Always recommend adding in boba and I usually order with whole milk. Everyone raves about Asha's matcha latte, but sadly I'm not a big fan; the matcha latte's milk taste is too strong for my preference and stronger than their other milk teas, so I prefer anything that's not the matcha latte. Space: I love Asha's modern design like the high ceilings and display of their teas. They have a good variety of seating too (e.g. communal table, seats for pairs, and individual high chairs, etc.). You can people watch by the window or hide in the corner. Whenever I work at Asha's, I'm always productive. It's the perfect study / work spot. Service: Teas are made very quickly (within minutes). You can also self order in a kiosk or online. Asha also offers WiFi (it can be spotty when there's too many people), and there are a few outlets for you to charge your devices. One downside is finding parking around downtown Berkeley, which is very challenging. However, if you're planning to spend a few hours at the cafe or plan to do other things around the area, then I think it's worth it to visit Asha's. Price: Asha's drinks are a bit on the pricier side. Not saying they need to bring down the price but one thing I wish Asha would bring back is a loyalty rewards program. I've seen other boba tea shops do something similar and every time I get a discount or a free drink after a certain number of purchase, it makes me feel appreciated as a customer, especially if I'm a regular there. Overall, Asha's is a very unique and a quality tea spot that I highly recommend! (And get the fruit teas!!) read more

Asha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Many years ago when the boba competition was only Quickly and Sweetheart, Asha Tea House came and swept (down)town with their amazing teas, lattes, boba. Always real tea, freshly made. Glad to see they're still killing it over the years as tons more boba shops have popped up. Most recently was in area for work, and got the horjicha latte, warm with boba - perfect for a windy chillier day. Berkeley has a new 25 cents charge for disposable cups so bring your own mug! read more

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This place is pretty good. I ordered the matcha latte and my husband ordered the hojicha latte. We both ordered it hot. It was the right sweetness and the flavor was great. They were also friendly. The ambiance is minimalistic and peaceful. read more

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I've heard a couple of good things about this place so thought to give it a try finally. Firstly, the ambiance is great, nice open space with lots of seating and big windows. The service was very quick as I got my drink like 5 min within ordering. The drink options are so unique and cool I sort of felt overwhelmed with what to pick lol. I got a matcha latte less sweet with boba. The matcha wasn't sickly sweet and had a deep matcha earthy flavor which was nice! The boba was literally perfect chewy and soft texture and had good sweetness. Will def come back next time in Berkeley! read more

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One of the my favorite tea houses! I love coming here to study or just to grab a drink and catch up with friends. My go-to is their matcha latte with lavender infusion. The Hong Kong milk tea is also really good! The drinks are lightly sweetened, but it doesn't feel that sweet to me at all (which is a good thing). You can def taste the high quality tea. Their boba is also the perfect texture and consistency. read more

Asha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love matcha and this place serves. The matcha is rich in texture; a smooth drinking experience. Kiosk for easy ordering and there is a good amount of seating if you ever want a place to study/work. Goto is the strawberry matcha latte yum read more

I originally ordered a hojicha latte, but it wasn't quite my thing. I asked if I could switch drinks, and the barista was so sweet about it! I ended up with an HK milk tea, and it was absolutely delicious. Big shoutout to Daphne for being so accommodating and kind! read more

Asha Tea House - hojicha latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

In all honesty, I tried this place a few times throughout the years, but could never understand the hype... I think the tea can end up tasting bland if you get a topping with it, so the best way to describe this place is that their teas are very delicate. Once I started ordering without toppings, the flavor of the tea really started to come through more, and I was pleasantly surprised by their seasonal oolong milk tea. The ambiance of this place is really nice though, and you can tell the owner put a lot of care into creating the aesthetic. This is a cute spot to do some light studying, journaling, or hanging out with a friend. Note that outlets are limited and the amount seating isn't huge, but I've yet to have an issue finding a seat for one person whenever i go. read more

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Came on a Sunday. There were quite a bit of people inside. I got the taro milk tea at half sweet with boba. There was barely any taro. I didn't taste it at all. The jasmine was watered down. The tea was barely there. The boba was really good though. It was warm, chewy, and the sweetness provided a sweetener for my less sweet drink. I normally get matcha at Asha, and I will most likely stick to getting matcha. read more

Asha Tea House - Taro Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

TL;DR: hip and perhaps overly hyped for no good reason. Parking: - Street parking only (good luck!) Ambiance: - hip and clean Drink: - 25% sweet Blood Orange Oolong: citrus-flavored teas have never led me astray until this one. Even before I took a sip it just smelled wrong (like trash). I thought maybe it wasn't sweet enough so we asked for added sweetener but that did not help. Each sip made me gag I had to throw it away... I have NEVER TASTED ANYTHING SO TERRIBLE... I'm honestly not sure what went wrong with this drink because a sip out of every other drink was just fine. read more

Ah.. this place has been so hyped for me ever since I saw it on the Best Matcha Lattes in the Bay Area list! I'm a huge matcha fan, having had some of the best in Japan, and I've been navigating my way through the Bay Area trying to see who really has "the best." I came here with my friend about 30 minutes before closing on a Friday night (10/13). The place was packed as expected, lots of people our age hanging out with their teas. It was a really nice vibe. Ambiance definitely 10/10! You order at a kiosk so there is no real "customer service." I ordered a matcha latte with regular sweetness and whole milk.. and I can honestly say that the ratio was off. The color AS SOON as I saw the drink.. already threw me off. It was very light green, and I immediately knew that this wouldn't be it.. My friend's strawberry matcha latte was a nice dark green and she said hers was really good. I'm not sure, do they put more matcha in the "specialty" lattes (the ones with mango/strawberry puree)? There was too much milk in mine that I just barely tasted the matcha. I wanted to bring it up to the barista but I just didn't want to be a nuisance especially since they were closing soon. I was expecting more but I'll definitely be back with an updated review to see. Maybe it was just an off night. read more

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I have been a common customer here and it has its ups and downs. For example the soft serve is amazing but the black tea boba is just water and milk. At that point just get ice water. read more

Good food, pretty cafe, nice ambiance Good for a nice stop and re energizing break Everything can find something they like You order from a tablet and everything is pretty self explanatory from there read more

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You probably shouldn't read my review because I am biased towards Asha. Personally, if there could only be one tea place in Berkeley, I would say Asha. (Disclaimer: people do say my taste in milk tea is questionable). Could not have gone through this year without the matcha latte and HK coffee milk tea. They ran out of boba back on MLK day in 2019 and another time on commencement day (5/14/2022) which was hilarious. Thought the matcha affogato was eh. The buns have fillings that are OOZING, I would recommend the ube one. They also got ceremonial matcha and pins and mochi muffins. Cute store with counter seating, although a little too busy for studying. read more

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Matcha soft serve and matcha latte are superb. Hugh quality ingredients and cute place.

I'm always on the hunt for a high quality matcha drinks, and I feel like Asha Tea definitely checks that box. They have so many matcha options on their menu, but I ended up going with the tried and true Matcha Latte with almond milk. The color of the matcha is incredibly vibrant and the flavor wasn't too bitter, even if I asked for less sweetness. I definitely want to try their other drinks, as they have a lot of different tea options including Hojicha, which I'm also a big fan of. You can tell they take their tea leaves seriously here, and I have to appreciate a place that really knows their stuff. We also got some of the chocolate that was displayed on the stands and those were surprisingly delicious as well. read more

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I've been visiting the different Asha spots (Oakland now closed :( and SF) for years. I LOVE their drinks!!! Since working in the downtown Berkeley area, I've visited the shop on University Ave a few times. Interestingly, every time I go, it's the same cashier. The last couple times, I thought, oh maybe they're just having a bad day, and just carry on. However, this time, I must make note of the extremely rude interaction. This is not how you treat customers! When I was ordering my drink, I asked a couple questions (about the matcha grade, etc.). Each answer was given with disdain, rudeness, and a condescending attitude. It seemed like they were short-tempered and very annoyed. I thought, come on... it's a couple questions about the tea! If you can't stand a mere simple 2 questions, YOU SHOULD NOT BE WORKING AT A TEA SHOP!!! Furthermore, as someone who has worked in the service industry for 12+ years, and still works with customers every day... YOU CAN NOT have piss poor service, especially when it's simple inquiries, like, "can I do light ice?" I don't consider these questions to be difficult, or needing much more than a couple seconds to answer. I really feel sorry for this person's incapacity to field simple questions that 100% pertain to their role, and the product that I am purchasing and about to ingest! Because of this interaction, I asked, "Can I ask your name?" They seemed appalled and answered. Another barista overheard my asking and they went behind the other side of the counter to talk. This is the area where I would have to go to pick up my drink. I overheard the other barista say, "Oh yea, I just tell them my name is Charlie hahaha." At hearing this I thought, ok, so you're basically making fun of things and telling your coworker to lie whenever people ask. So I asked the other barista, "And your name?" They just said "NO!" And walked away. This was an extremely discourteous and rude experience. I feel sad for these folks who feel that simple questions about the product are way too much to handle. And then feel threatened when I ask for their names. Ariana, I don't know who hurt you, but I hope you can take this as honest feedback about the way you treat people. Working in customer service is not for everyone, and that's ok. But if you do want to pursue anything in life that deals with people, please see this as a kind note to reflect on how you wear your emotions and project onto others. People don't deserve to deal with what you're dealing with. I do wish you well, and hope you can find some peace and happiness. I highly recommend the drinks at Asha, however, I think this location is in dire need of customer service training for ALL staff. read more

Overall: 3.9/5 stars ASha Tea House is known for their quality tea, not for their taste. The first time I tried Asha was in SF where I got their matcha latte which tasted like straight up matcha (bit bitter, no sweetness). This time I tried the Hong Kong Coffee Milk tea which was very light. My friend said the hojicha latte was good but light too. My fiance got the matcha float which was good due to the vanilla ice cream. The good rating is purely because of quality. read more

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My friend and I aren't coffee drinkers, but we wanted to find a nice cafe to sit down and catch up at. When I looked on Yelp for cafes, Asha Tea House popped up and immediately piqued my interest. I've passed by Asha Tea House before but never had a chance to visit. I thought it'd be good opportunity for us to check it out! We came in around 4:30 p.m. and were the only customers. Menus are scattered throughout the walls of the shop, as well as on a table and by the register. They offer a variety of teas from milk teas, pure teas, fruit teas, and herbal teas--which makes sense considering they're a tea shop. The cafe is spacious and open for both pick up and indoor dining, which my friend and I took advantage of. I ordered a Regular Pure Hojicha Tea, which I was super excited about. Hojicha is one of my favorite teas and I was overjoyed to see that they offered it. I opted to have it iced but it normally comes hot. The tea wasn't sweet, had a toasty flavor, and was refreshing. Next time I may try their latte version or have it hot. My friend ordered a Regular Matcha Latte with Almond Milk, since they were out of Soy Milk. We both enjoyed catching up at Asha and trying their drinks. read more

Asha Tea House - Regular Pure Hojicha Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered a strawberry matcha latte and hojicha latte on DoorDash. I like that I was able to select if I wanted a compostable straw or no straw. This was my first time trying a strawberry matcha latte - I like it!! The strawberry and matcha flavors blend together really nicely. I also like the natural sweetness the strawberry adds so I could recommend doing half sugar with this. The hojicha latte is my go-to order at Asha and it never fails to satisfy my craving! Highly recommend. read more

Asha Tea House - Hojicha latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Came to pick up some mooncakes and thought to try it. Because why not? Asha is a cute little tea shop that also sells milk tea. I got the jasmine sea salt foam and my husband got the oolong milk tea. Both drinks were really good, but I like my jasmine better. It was light and floral. You can tell that the tea they used is quality tea because it was not watery and the tone and notes just washes you. Tldr; definitely will try it again whenever we are back in Berkeley read more

Drinks: 4 stars Seating and decor: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 2 stars Overall a spacious place for studying though two primary issues that bring this rating down: 1 - Often the music is blasted on WAY TOO LOUD. It's not ambient music either. Today is Kpop day. I have headphones on on max volume and still can barely hear the words in thru my headphones. Don't count on listening to lectures or getting emails written (or hearing yourself think) here. 2 - They don't intervene when aggressive panhandlers enter and linger. There is literally a sign they posted that instructs patrons to ignore a specific individual who has had numerous incidents here and with neighboring business and BPD. They won't stop him or ask him to leave; they just ask patrons to just ignore him while he hovers over you/your table for minutes at a time. I was here every day for a few days, and he came every one of those days, staying for at least half an hour making multiple rounds through the store and hovering. They claim he is nonviolent, but I've seen him try to ram down the door at Berkeley Social Club before (requiring BPD intervention). I feel like employees here should be trained in how to respond to make the space feel safe again. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon and the tables were full with students studying, but hopefully you can grab a table. The teas here are clearly made fresh and have a lot of flavor. The only thing is that the boba is a little less than other places. The sugar is also very minimal here so if you order less sweet like I did, you might end up with a drink that does not taste sweet at all. But overall, I appreciate the selection of teas. read more

First time trying their hojicha oat latte, less sweet sub honey and it was delicious! I've never had their boba so I got that as well. I came right when they opened so the boba was still warm & lightly sweetened. I will come back for more hojicha lattes :-) Also, milk alternative is only $0.25, which is much more reasonable than many other places. Plenty of indoor seating to meet with friends or get some work done. read more

Asha Tea House - Matcha Latte with soy milk and strawberry purée - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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A friend recommended Asha Tea House as a boba stop while we were visiting NorCal and were in the Berkeley area, and it's hard for our group of friends to pass up boba. They have online ordering, so it was easy for us to look at the drinks and place our order ahead of time to have it ready when we arrived. - PARKING - Test your luck with finding a spot on these busy Berkeley streets! We got lucky the day we came and found a spot on the same street 2 blocks away. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Online ordering system was very easy to navigate. I like how you can customize the tea type, sweetness level/type, ice level down to the T. The interior is gorgeous! Tall ceilings with pretty lights really invite you in. They have a pick-up station for in-person orders as well as online orders. Drinks were ready when we got there, which is always a plus. - DRINKS - Strawberry Black Tea ($5.00): More expensive than what I'm used to paying for a regular size boba, but figured if it tasted good it'd be worth. We were warned that Asha's drinks are less sweet than other spots, so I got Full Sweet (I usually get Less/75%). I'm a fan of nice tea flavor in my drinks, but Asha's seemed a bit diluted to me? It's true, their drinks are definitely less sweet - if I ever come back, I'll probably get 1.5x. I enjoyed the Strawberry bits at the bottom of the drink though, as they provided more sweetness. - OVERALL - Maybe it was an off day - I read some reviews saying they aren't consistent with their drink making, so maybe we came at the wrong time. Unless we're in the area again, I probably won't purposefully come to Asha over another boba shop. read more

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Mediocre tea place and not sure why the reviews are so high. I saw it on yelp while wandering around Berkeley. The drinks have some unique combos so I tried one and even paid extra for stronger tea but it came out tasting like water! I was confused where the tea flavor is. Came here twice thinking maybe I didn't get the right drink but disappointed both times. read more

decided to stop by a new boba spot when in berkeley and saw how Asha Tea House had a lot of great reviews! i decided to order the Iced Matcha Latte bc you could never go wrong with matcha lattes... or so i was wrong. parking was a bit difficult, on top of it being a busy street, finding meter parking will definitely prove to be a challenge just to get boba. my bf and i had to park three blocks away on a parallel street in order to get here. but on top of finding parking, i definitely had high expectations with everyone raving about the iced matcha latte and the reviews itself on this location. i was very disappointed since my drink consisted of mainly milk and so my entire iced matcha latte was just pure latte. i'm giving this location 2 stars because maybe it might have just been my drink on that specific day. i'm not sure if i would go again just to test it out seeing the distance i would have to travel, parking, and the cost. read more

Asha Tea House - Iced Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I absolutely love the tea here! Please note that this is not one of those load-em-up with sugar syrup boba places. They specialize in brewing flavorful ceremonial grade tea, which reminds me of the stuff my grandparents used to drink. Add a bit of non-dairy milk/milk and boba and you have a very satisfying beverage. The employees were friendly and knowledgeable about their teas. The turn-around time for our teas were pretty standard. I like that they use biodegradable straws here. I just wish they offered some (or just one) vegan pastry option. read more

I actually find Asha to be a bit overhyped--the teas themselves and the boba are solid and consistent but I don't find them to be super flavorful. Perhaps my tongue isn't able to pick out the nuance in the flavors they're using, or I've gotten too used to cheap teas and over sweetened drinks. I find it good, but not special, and a touch on the expensive side. That said, the space is beautiful and has lots of natural light. read more

I was craving boba during my visit to Berkeley, and ended up at this spot with some friends! The matcha latte was highly recommended so decided to give it a try. Turns out it was really good and would certainly come back here again in the future! If you don't want ice in your matcha latte, there is a surcharge of 75 cents, so keep that in mind. + the drink is rich in (matcha) flavor. Without any adjustment, it was the right level of sweetness! Interior looks modern and is clean. - boba itself was not as chewy today (a bit too soft), but was told it's typically pretty good. read more

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I didn't think I'd find a place that would be comparable to Percolate in LA, but THIS IS IT. Asha is special because the tea quality is alive and going strong here. I got a large iced matcha latte w/ almond milk, strawberry puree, and boba (was tempted to add grass jelly, but I didn't feel like being extra lol) Boba - light, soft, chewy, not too sweet Matcha - potent and aromatic Strawberry puree - better than Boba Guys... Asha's puree tastes so damn fresh and full of strawberry seeds, which feels like I'm eating a whole strawberry in the drink lol. Almond milk - standard "Pricey" sure, but you're paying for quality. The overall drink was perfect in texture and flavor. Lightly sweetened without having to mention that was my preference! There were plenty of other tea options, but I'm glad I went with this drink. My next trip will prob include the same order and another drink - both for myself haha. There was ample street parking (probably because of COVID) and a line out the door, which indicated that they are busy and able to maintain during these unprecedented times. Happy to see that! Looking forward to my next trip here xo read more

Asha Tea House - Iced matcha latte w/ almond milk, strawberry purée and boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was a cold evening and I had a craving for a warm drink. We came across Asha and decided to try it out! Line was a bit long when we got there (can tell this is a popular spot!). After about 10 minutes we ordered a hot matcha latte with almond milk and boba. While waiting for our drink we looked around and this place has such a great vibe. Very hipster and spacious seating areas to potentially work from. Our drink was delicious. You can tell the matcha is high quality and the boba was warm and sweet. Would definitely come back! read more

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If you're looking for great, authentic matcha drinks, this is the place! Asha Teahouse is one of the tea places in Berkeley that is known for their matcha, with stylish indoor decorations and well-made drinks. Although it can be a little bit pricey, the quality is worth it. Whenever I come here, the Matcha latte is usually my go-to drink. While it isn't too sweet of a drink, the quality of the tea is high and they have additional syrups that you can add if you do want it sweeter! The matcha here is very authentic and superb, one that not many other places can do as well. It's also not too far from buildings like Berkeley Way West, so it's a good place to go to whenever you need a study break! Ultimately, I highly recommend this tea place, especially if you are a big fan of matcha drinks! read more

Asha Tea House - Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Asha was probably one of the biggest hypes when it first came out. I rarely ever come to Berkeley, so my friends felt like trying this place out. It's also been a while since I would go out of my way to try new boba stops. For sure, the first thing I really liked is the simplistic, earthy tone that the store resonated with. It's a really nice place just to relax, chill out with friends, or just do some work. I actually haven't had Hong Kong Style milk tea in forever, so I wanted to give it a shot. But sadly, it just didn't really sit with me right. I love Hong Kong milk tea since it's a drink I've grown up drinking a lot when I was younger. It just tasted too much like cinnamon to me. Kinda like a spiced drink instead of you know, traditional hong style milk tea. So, I thought this was alright. My friend ended up getting the HK style milk tea with coffee and I thought that was better. This is just my initial review. Just because it tasted like a spiced drink doesn't mean the drink was bad itself. It just wasn't up to my standards. I'll give this place another shot someday again, and I'll try something else on their menu, read more

Asha Tea House - Hong Kong Style Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love love love the matcha. There's really nothing like it. The best part, they have seasonal offerings like strawberry puree with the matcha. Little adjustments can be made to the drinks, but the flavors here are already so good that nothing needs to be done. Carefully crafted, each drink it made to perfections. I have had lots of drinks here and they have all been really good, ranging from their fruit teas, milk tea, and of course the matcha latte. Parking can be tricky here, but it is well worth it! Also this place is cashless! read more

Asha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I went to Asha in Oakland and loved it; I was so excited to stumble upon this one in Berkeley! Their teas are so fresh and fragrant. You can really taste the tea in every drink. This is different and much better from other boba tea places where the "tea" just tastes like flavored sugar. I love their fruit teas and chose a pineapple one this time. The others in my group got a kiwi tea and a hot jasmine tea with almond milk (note: they don't have soy milk). I tried the kiwi tea and it was also very good. Their fruit teas rotate based on what is in season. The space is also nice and clean. Staff is nice and helpful. Drinks come out fast. Overall, a very positive tea experience and much more elevated than your typical boba shop. You can also buy their teas loose leaf if you find something you really love. read more

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delicious matcha!! I got the matcha americano with one shot of matcha and no sweetener. The barista was so kind, and the matcha was so bright and so smooth! I feel so revived and so uplifted :) also a lovely space that manages to have tranquility amidst the chaos of university ave. read more

Asha Tea House - Matcha americano - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California