I am shocked I have not yet written a review for Boba Baba, when I go all the time!…read more I am a huge fan of their strawberry matcha, and more recently, of their butterfly fresca! Both drinks are delicious, and bonus points for also offering lactose-free/plant milk! But be warned, they do not offer the plant milk for certain drinks, since some are pre-mixed. Definitely ask before ordering! I would also highly recommend the puff pastries and mochi donuts! I had to search through my photos to find my favs: the ube puff pastry & the strawberry mochi donut. The puff pastry is a large portion, and heavier, so you can definitely share. The mochi donut is nice and light, so these are better to get more than one flavor to try.

I'd give this place a solid 3.5 stars--round up to 4 stars for nice customer service. Living in NC,…read morethere really isn't an abundant amount of boba places to venture to, but it seems like this place is highly recommended by college students and local boba enthusiasts. Being so used to many boba options back in CA, it kind of makes it feel weird to struggle to find a boba place nearby. The location is pretty convenient for college kids or adults to chill with friends. Lots of tables and even a shelf with some board games you could play if you had an hour or two to pass in the area. I can't remember the name of the drink, but I remember it having butterfly pea and lemon... or yuzu. Drink is aesthetically pleasing, but I'm not sure if I tasted what the drink mentioned. Still, nice attempt at being trendy with the boba menu. Maybe they're known for their milk teas here? It was quite busy when we can on a Saturday evening before closing. :) Drinks took around 10 ish minutes to make, but staff were quick to take orders and make drinks. If I remember correctly, there were two people working that day-- least in the front!

Feng Cha is an excellent, tea forward boba tea shop. I am a big tea snob and need to taste the tea…read moreflavor over all the sugar and toppings and Feng Cha really delivers. They're one of the few places Ive been to that offers lactaid as a milk option and I truly believe lactaid is the best milk for milk teas, so I absolutely love this option. The staff is very pleasant and kind, however they weren't very knowledgeable about tea. When I asked what type of black tea they used, all 3 employees were perplexed and said "it just says black." Upon tasting it, I could tell it was Ceylon, which is one of my favorites, but I do think the employees should work on being a bit more educated on their products. The store itself was setup really great for a group of a few friends and sit and chat while they drink their tea, however the chairs and tables were definitely "used", if you will. Not falling apart but a bit grubby. Overall, the tea quality is so good and the atmosphere good enough that Ill keep going back.

Tried Feng Cha's new Ube Matcha latte for the first time, which cost around $8 with the boba at 75%…read moresugar level, and I was slightly dissatisfied. First, here are the positives: + Combination of ube and matcha give the drink a Dubai chocolate-like taste. + Fast and more friendly (compared to a few times before customer service. + Relaxing atmosphere with bright and welcoming decorations. And here's a major negative: - For an $8+ drink (including boba), the size just does not justify it. Base price without boba is around $7 but wish they included a free topping already. Compare that to Bobo Baba - which has similar price range - you just get more bang for your buck there. Would I order this again? 50% sure just to let my wife and her mother taste it for content. But me? I might stick to Feng Cha's brown sugar and mango drinks, which were more satisfying.

Purple and Pearl never disappoints and we keep coming back for a reason! On our latest visit, we…read moretried the croffle (a croissant transformed into a waffle) and it was absolutely divine. The menu and drinks are consistently on point. The owner herself served us and prepared our food, which says everything about the heart behind this place. She's incredibly warm and welcoming. With a 99/100 sanitation rating, you can sit back and enjoy every bite knowing the space is held to a seriously high standard. The vibe here is just the best.. soft, relaxing music sets the perfect mood, and there are even games to keep the good times going. Whether you're stopping in solo or making it a whole outing, Purple and Pearl delivers every single time.

Bottom line: Purple & Pearl is a nicely decorated shop with many types of tea/milk/matcha type…read morebeverages. I enjoyed the strawberry lime tea here a lot with the minimum sweetness level. The croffle was good, I was a bit confused by the offered toppings however the whipped cream it originally has on it works well but has a very thick layer of it. I'd definitely come back for the strawberry lime tea in the future. The Deets: During a recent walk through the neighborhood, I noticed the newish Purple & Pearl and decided to pop in there. Purple & Pearl specializes in fruit tea/bubble tea/milk tea/matcha latte/Vietnamese coffee/fresh milk beverages with a few snacks in the form of croffles (waffle and croissant hybrid). Upon entering, this space is very nicely decorated with high aesthetic appeal. I looked over the menu and decided on getting the strawberry lime tea with a croffle to snack on there. I got the tea with the lowest available sweetness (sticker on it stated 25%, from the natural sweetness of the fruit it was explained to me as I did ask for no sweetness) and liked it a lot with a great taste as well as refreshing. Looking at the topping section of the menu under the snacks/croffle area, I saw custard and asked for that on my croffle. I was quickly informed, short version, that the custard was not actually available as a croffle topping so after the explanation I decided on going with the default topping which was a lot of whipped cream with powdered sugar. I did take off a majority (not all) of the whipped cream and powdered sugar and enjoyed the croffle itself as a nice snack (in the future I would ask for no powdered sugar). I would definitely visit Purple & Pearl again for a refreshing beverage, I enjoyed the strawberry lime tea choice very much.

The many different unique combination of flavors here are awesome to see, and even better to taste!…read moreIt is great to know that boba shops are not losing their creativity when it comes to making a great tea. SipCha is a small boba shop next to the Publix that has limited seating, but delicious drinks and friendly service. I certainly have a favorite boba destination, but SipCha gravitates me away from that other spot every so often, whenever I want to try something new. Here's what I've had here so far: Lemongrass Lychee splash: Oh man this is such an interesting one! One thing you notice is that the real ingredients are in the drink. So when it says lemongrass, you'll get lemongrass actually running through the drink. The flavors are real and strong, this was a good one! Passion in Paradise: I love passion fruit drinks, this one was no different. Pear Osmanthus: I was shocked to not only find chunks of pear in the drink, but a real tea bag, elevating the flavor of the drink. I love when a place does real tea, not just the powder. Oh, and this drink was excellent, would order again! Can't wait to keep coming back here and try more options! It is not everyday where I have lemongrass or even pear as an option!

This is such a cute little Bubble Tea store conveniently located next to Publix. Service was quick…read moreand friendly. My husband and I each had the Brown Sugar Boba and our drinks were delicious! The cups are really sturdy and cute.

Came in on a hot day and got some shaved ice to cool off. Hard to go wrong with fruit, ice, and…read moresugar! We ordered a medium half mango/half strawberry and it was plenty for three people. It also comes with a side of boba pearls. We decided to try their Taiwanese chicken too, but probably won't be ordering it again. It did not taste like traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken - just tasted like a chicken nugget. Not bad but would definitely get shaved ice over the chicken. Will be coming back to try some milk teas!

It's such a picturesque place with decors as befitted the store name. I loved their bff boba and…read moreshaved ice has big portion but recall it not being shaved snow like bingsoo where the ice is made from frozen condensed milk but from plain ice cubes instead. Hope they can make that change in the future.

I'm a big tea snob and this place actually delivers TEA. Not crappy powders and premade mixes. Real…read moretea with great ingredients. I love that you can adjust the sweetness and ice, I do think it's a bit much to charge for no ice, though. So far I've really enjoyed the honey osmanthus oolong with milk and boba. It has such a great roasted and sweet flavor!

This is the first location to open in North Carolina, and I'm excited it's here because it gives me…read moremore boba tea options when I visit. This is one of my favorite boba tea spots in NYC, so I highly recommend my friends check it out. The service was great. The ladies who work there were attentive and friendly. The drinks were good as well, and my friends and I really enjoyed them. The place is clean and simple.

Boba lovers, if you haven't tried Kung Fu Tea yet, here's your sign! Located inside HMart, Cary…read more We tried the Coconut Milk Tea with boba and Mango Matcha with boba... because of course, boba! :D Love that you can pick your sweetness level. But the only milk options were oat milk or lactose free. I usually prefer coconut or almond milk, but the oat milk actually worked really well with my mango matcha. Didn't feel odd at all :)

I enjoyed the Rose Hip tea with 50% sweetness and Mango boba. Very delicious! The staff here were…read morepleasant and welcoming. This tea is expensive but well worth it. I appreciate there being non-caffeine options like the Rose hip.

Checked it out to see what the hype is all about with mochi donuts and they were just ok, wasn't…read moresuper impressed! I don't remember what flavors I got but it was near closing time so there wasn't too many left to choose from.

I love doughnuts, but even more mochi donuts. It was busy when we arrived, but it didn't stop me…read morefrom placing an order. The staff stated it would be 15 minutes before we received the order and waiting wasn't a problem. I ordered a 3 pack, but they gave me a 3 pack and 6 pack as an apology for the wait time. The donuts were fresh, crispy, and flavorful. The staff was super nice. Next time I'm in town, I will definitely have Mochinut on my list.

I stopped by Tiger Sugar expecting to satisfy a bubble tea craving, but surprisingly, the star of…read morethe visit ended up being the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. Freshly fried and incredibly crispy, each bite had that perfect crunch while still staying juicy on the inside. I originally ordered it with the Original powder, which added a savory, well-balanced seasoning that paired beautifully with the chicken. While I was enjoying that, one of the staff members suggested I try the Classic Pepper and Plum powder as well. I'm glad they did. The Classic Pepper brought a bold, aromatic kick, while the Plum powder added a subtle sweet-and-tangy twist that made the flavor profile even more addictive. Both seasonings were excellent in their own way, and it's honestly hard to pick a favorite. Definitely coming back to explore more of the menu.

Ordered their brown sugar boba and mango tapioca and there was a special off the menu promotional…read morewhere we got complementary pudding. Both drinks were good and were promptly made but the star was the complementary pudding which had a crème brûlée like top! Since it's right by H Mart, I'll definitely be back

This place is amazing! I have visited most countries in Asia for reference and live on the West…read moreCoast. So I have a fair amount of boba tea experience. The service is efficient and precise. The ambiance is calm and relaxing with a dent of brown sugar. The ceremonial grade Uji Matcha was the best that I've had outside of Kyoto, hands-down. Additionally, the milk foam on top is perfection, and not too sweet, not too salty, just right. All of the other teeth that I tried were good whether it was fruit tea or green tea. I will definitely return for any of their drinks.l whenever in town.

MILKLAB is a small dessert and tea chain around the Research Triangle Park. They are known for…read moretheir rolled ice cream and boba. The inside was rather spacious and there were some seats in the back for people to do work or study. I found the service to be timely on the day I went. I got the Rainbow Fresh Fruit Tea. It tasted like the name: very fruity with some passionfruit jelly at the bottom. I did get the drink at 70% sweetness, but it tasted like 100% sweetness. Next time, I would get 50% sweetness or less because it was too sweet for me. I did not get the rolled ice cream here, but I am sure it would have tasted amazing as I have gotten it at another location before. Overall, a solid spot for desserts and drinks.