If you're looking for more than just a drink or dessert, if you want an experience, this place is…read moreit. We stumbled into Elixir Tea Bar & Ice Cream and ended up staying way longer than planned (in the best way). The entire space feels like stepping into a magical world, think Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones, with incredible attention to detail. Every corner has something to discover, and yes... there are chess boards on every table, which instantly sets the tone. What really made the visit unforgettable was the owner, Cire. He personally served us, sat and talked chess, and made us feel like we weren't just customers, we were guests in his world. That kind of hospitality is rare. Since my friends were visiting from out of town, he even gave us a behind the scenes tour, including a peek into a hidden, members only room tucked behind a secret bookcase door (yes, it's as cool as it sounds). It honestly felt like we unlocked a level in a game. The drinks and treats were great, but the vibe? Next level. It's whimsical, cozy, immersive, and just... special. This isn't just a place you go, it's a place you experience. Already planning my next visit.

Went for boba, stayed for fun. It's like a museum in there. A whole experience. Definitely a place…read moreyou have to go to at least once. LOCATION: Can be a little sketchy with solicitors outside near the stair entrance. I had a little trouble finding where it was, but it was up the stairs all the way at the end. Boba and food, I hear, can be hit or miss. I got lucky that my drink was good. Cups were all a little sticky, but that's expected from the magic spell, balance a bubble on your wand and put it on your cup paid experience. Water comes out in various colors, and oddly doesn't taste cold even with ice. (Idk if cold is taste but I had the same experience with the water brand black water) Puzzles and group activities everywhere. Come in a character or be a regular civilian, all employees are in character the whole time! Restroom. There's one non vip room restroom that is super decorated. There's even a waiting area with lots to look at. Super awesome place with lots of love and thought put into great ideas. Definitely a must try at least once place, if you don't get overstimulated easily.

Stopped by Feng Cha to pick up a drink after work…read more I got my usual Mango Fantasy. The drink was good; however, at first sip, I was taken aback as some of the boba balls were very hard. I mentioned that to the person that made the drink and they offered to make another one. But I didn't have time to wait since I waited for 20 minutes already and didn't want to hit the rush hour traffic. Boba was either undercooked, overcooked and got burnt, or mixed from an old batch? Service was good though. Only one person working at the time but they were very polite.

After getting a few things at Walmart, we decided to stop in as this is is usually the last fun…read morething to do before we head Home. My mom went in and ordered 2 drinks, the girl at the counter in charge of making the drinks, my mom said was clearly out of it, because she asked for Boba forgetting to put it in. Besides that., my mom had to keep repeating Herself. She described the girl as having dyed Black hair and covered in tattoos. It wasn't like it was crowded as there were only 4 other people inside. Poor customer service

One of my favorite boba shops in OC. Hey tea is located in a…read moresmall plaza in Irvine, the line is crazy here so recommend ordering online ahead of time. I've came here twice and their mango drink and matcha is solid, I like how they also use 0 calorie sweetener, the tea is smooth and very milky. Can see why this place is so popular this is one of my go to in OC

First time in store at Heytea and there was parking up front and there wasn't a line! Friends have…read moredone online order and picked up for us in the past. Love the coconut mango boom drink and have had it at least three times! 5/5. The worker up front that helped us was friendly. The lower rating is more due to the shop feel and scent. Felt pretty run down inside and the scent was veryyyyyyyy strong and off putting. Had a bit of a dirty restroom smell throughout the store..

Have been coming here for a while but I guess I never noticed oats as a topping before? I love…read moreoatmeal and the grainy-ness taste it gives the drink. It is one of my favorite drink toppings now second only to tea jelly from A Little Tea Genmaicha is one of my favorite teas so to have that as a latte with oat milk plus the oats was amazing. Their drinks are very tea forward which I love. I got 25% sweet which was plenty for me because I think the oats were sweetened too. Winter melon latte was standard

First thing I noticed when walking into Bako Tea House was the display of tea leaves on the counter…read morecharacterizing the types of roast and flavor notes associated with each one. Coupled with the faint smell of tea in the store, and you know that you're going to get an authentic experience. Store is very clean inside and the decor reminds you of being in a tea house. There's only about 3-4 tables inside, so not too many places to sit if it gets busy. You can order through a kiosk or in person, and the service is usually pretty timely. I ordered the Roasted Oolong tea latte and the Phoenix Oolong tea latte, both of which are their more popular drink selection. I usually try to get the lowest sugar level which was 10%. Of all the tea places I've tried, these drinks easily had the strongest tea flavor at that level of sweetness. If you're not use to the bitterness from tea, you might elect to select a higher level of sweetness to balance it out. The oat milk has a very subtle flavor, but also doesn't overwhelm the drink. Either way, I thought both drinks were well-made.

First time stopping by Gotcha Fresh Tea and it definitely hit the spot!…read more I ordered the Black Sugar Boba with Fresh Milk and a side of Popcorn Chicken. The boba was soft and chewy, and the brown sugar flavor was just sweet enough without feeling over the top. The fresh milk made it extra creamy and easy to finish way too quickly. The popcorn chicken was crispy, flavorful, and disappeared faster than I planned. I kept telling myself "just one more piece" until suddenly there were none left. The shop was clean, service was friendly, and my order came out quickly. A solid combo when you're craving both a drink and a snack. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I've never ordered here, but found it when trying to search for some purple rice yogurt drinks in…read moreOC. I ordered pickup from DoorDash today to grab before work. I ordered purple rice yogurt, easy ice, 80% sugar, and fresh whole milk. The barista was super nice and lovely, and asked if I can try it first so that she can remake it if I didn't like it. It was perfect first-time around. I almost drank it all during my 12 minute drive even though it was supposed to be for my lunch. Will be coming back if I have time before work.

By far the best customer service I've had at a Boba shop. Kylee & Tram helped me out. I don't know…read morehow I haven't heard about them. The hojicha was gas. I'm vegan and it's amazing that I can actually sub a milk here. Picked up my drink at 840pm which was cool they were open late. The drink I had was definitely better than my experience at nook or chaffinity & even made. Not that those places don't have great drinks. I just felt like the Hoji was the best here.

When I think back to how popular the boba guys were back in the mid 2010s, I'd think only about how…read morethis place was the hyped place you would go to for boba. Unfortunately, this is the complete opposite reality that is today with Boba Guys in 2026. The service was typical of a boba shop window service, the seating was sparse while it was all outside seating, and the boba itself was a pretty disappointing experience overall. We got a boba milk tea which consisted of very very soggy and old boba paired with some of the most diluted black milk tea I've ever had in the past 5 years. Their other drink was some fruit flavored seasonal tea that tasted worse than that cough syrup you all know if you were that lil kid. I won't be coming back to this location ever again. Not worth scrounging the parking lot for a spot since it's a very crowded location.

My family always recommends this place so I thought I'd give it a try. We got the green grape smash…read moreand the grapefruit one and I thought they were both really good! They were both very refreshing with bits of the fruits inside. There is one kiosk on the side when you enter the store but you can also order at the counter. The vibe of the store is not anything new but it's still very cute and a place I could see people going to study at. I would definitely want to come again to try their milk teas! I have a feeling it will be really good!

We got the green grape smash at 50% sweetness, which was perfect for us. Not a lot of boba places…read moreoffer green grapes, especially with fresh grape bits in the drink! I like that it didn't have that artificial grape flavor as well. You order at a kiosk, and then they call your name when it's done. They have cute stickers for free at the counter. There are plenty of tables for you to chill with your friends while you wait for your drink. Towards the end of our drink, it got a little bitter because of the lime slices at the bottom. I would go back here to try their milk teas, but I noticed that their selection was pretty basic.

I've been coming here for 3 years and there is no other place that beats these milk tease. The…read moreBoba's are super soft never hard and just the flavors of every drink is so on point.

Stopped by because we seen that they had boba slushies. I ordered the Mango Slushie with Boba and…read moremy granddaughter ordered the Strawberry Matcha with Boba. Both drinks were very delicious. I especially liked that the Boba was soft. My slushie melted fast though. I guess I wasn't drinking it fast enough. The inside is decorated very cute and there's plenty of inside seating.