I had placed an order here and they messed up the drink and my mom couldn't go back to replace it because she works in a hospital and she had to get back to work since she was on her lunch break so I kindly tell the manager my situation and she refuses to give me a replacement drink or refund. No knowledge of problem solving skills from the management. Do not recommend, ordered a matcha and it was extremely chalky as well. Horrible business. I tried telling the manager what was wrong with the drink but she continuously kept rudely talking over me and made me extremely uncomfortable. I will not be returning, don't waste your money. The manager is very unprofessional, calling their customers ignorant. She should work on professionally handling issues like this for the future. read more

Ding tea is quickly becoming my favorite boba place, regardless of location because they are pretty consistent in quality, good customer service, and clean shops. This is no different...however, they had a guava green tea that some of the other locations don't have, so that's a huge win read more

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Ding Tea has one of the best bobas out there and I'm glad that they will be opening a store close to home. I've tried their brown sugar milk tea, matcha milk tea and the taro milk tea and it's well balanced in terms of sweetness and flavor. Some milk teas in some boba places are just too sweet for me. Their shumai and Charsiu bao and both surprisingly good. They freshly make it and it's worth the 10 minute wait for the food. I really love this place and glad that they are coming close to where we live. read more

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From NCAL and was so excited that my favorite franchise was in the area. Placed a phone order and was finished before I picked up. There was two employees working, who are the SWEETEST! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to catch their name. I ordered the signature milk tea with grass jelly. My drink came out perfect! Even when the ice melted it did not taste water down. So glad I bought an extra one. :) Would totally Recommend! read more

The golden boba in my and my son's drink was obviously old, not fresh. It was oddly mushy, disintegrated in our mouth and lacked the chewiness you expect from fresh boba. By the time we tried our drinks we were already back in our hotel room and didn't want to drive all the way back to the store. So I discarded half of my drink. When you're selling Boba drinks, it's a no brainer that the boba should be fresh. Will not be back. read more

This place has changed over the years. At our most recent visit we found floors to be filthy and the employees more interested in playing pool. Even displacing customers to do so. And the drink is at least 70% ice. We will not be returning. read more

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This location is LIT!!! Also, *PHOTO OP* head over and get your pics for the gram at their wall art before it starts getting packed. Hard for me to believe these negative reviews, seems pretty biased. And why are all the positive reviews flagged? Comparing this location to Ding Tea La Quinta is laughable. It's still a soft opening for Ding Tea Palm Desert, yet they still do a better job than LQ. When LQ opened, it was a sh-tshow... And not much has changed over there. The owner/manager at Ding Tea Palm Desert is always at his store (I've gone on weekdays, weekends, opening, afternoon, closing) to make sure his customers are satisfied. Other boba spots in the desert charge extra for no ice, but not Ding Tea Palm Desert! They also offer a much more extensive menu (even during their soft opening) and VENTILATE their store. The staff is always eager to make sure you leave happy and I'm sure they'll only get better from here. Same plaza as Ralphs. Get your drinks on your grocery run! read more

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I tried their signature milk tea with boba, and it was perfect just the right balance of tea and sweetness. The staff were super friendly and helped me choose a drink since they have so many options. The lychee green tea is also a must-try if you're into fruity flavors. The place itself is cozy and clean, making it a great spot to relax or catch up with friends. read more

Super cute place. The boba was amazing but we went to play pool. The employees were playing the entire time we were there and hid the pool sticks in the back so no one could play while they made the tea. Many other people came in and attempted to play but couldn't. Really bad for customer service. read more

This place has the best boba in the Desert. Even with that fact, I probably won't come here as often... I guess the boss watches the store and employees and if there is something they have concerns about there is an alarm that sounds... That's super weird. I mean I guess there are surveillance cameras in all establishments but I don't feel comfortable with being constantly watched. You apparently will be watched if you come into the store. The reason why the alarm sounded was because I brought my dog in to pick up some drinks with me. This store is not dog friendly, only service animals are allowed. read more

Very good drinks. Ordered the matcha latte, staff was very nice and didn't wait long either.

The first moment I walked in I felt something was wrong. The two guys working were playing around behind the counter, and the decorations felt like a funeral. I ordered the "monster boba latte" and it taste like pure sugar. The whole vibe about this store was off. If I could give them a 0 star I would. I don't reccomend coming here again. As an example, their strawberry milk tea contained undissolved bits of who knows what. When we showed it to them, they admitted to putting it into a non clear cup to mask it. Just horrible. read more

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First time here and I love the artwork inside. I got the monster boba with cheese foam and it was amazing. They were quick and on top of the order. Highly recommend! read more

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I enjoy the service that some of the employees bring into the store as they're always welcoming to me, however, the service the owner brings is way below standards. He always has a terrible energy whenever I come in and never welcomes me or even smiles; I always feel as if I'm being rushed or he wants me out. Also, the way he treats his workers is beyond unacceptable, I've only seen disrespect to them no matter how hard I see them working. It is absurd that he can be found berating and yelling at workers in front of PAYING customers. I always used to enjoy buying drinks here and was even motivated to apply once. However, due to the hostile environment brought in, I'm glad I never did. I do not think I can support this business anymore due to management. I see this business unfit to stay open unless changes can be made for the betterment of the workers. read more

We had been to a couple of Ding Tea shops in the San Gabriel Valley and was excited to see one here in Palm Desert. The menu was pretty much the same, so each of us was able to order our favorites. One member of our group asked for a special order, which was happily accommodated. The two young men working were polite and eager to help. It was just after opening, yet everything, including the boba, was ready to go. Because it was so early in the day, the boba was still pretty bland (it was probably better later in the day after soaking for a while). We'll definitely go back! read more

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Fast, courteous, and amazing. What else could you ask for? Every time I come here, service is fast and top notch. Highly recommend!

We placed a large order for about 35 boba for a large party. They were prompt and had the order ready on time (unfortunately we were running late picking it up because our sandwich order elsewhere was late by a hour). But Ding Tea held our beverages in the fridge, and everyone still loved the fruit teas with boba we ordered. Perfect for a hot day in PS! Glad they had a Ding Tea location there. :) read more

First visit: decor and music are great! Staff are friendly! They are out of matcha and have been for months! (Manager take it off menu or buy some in amazon lol) read more

Visiting from out of town and best boba we were able to find with tons of dairy free options! read more

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I stayed at Palm desert for a few days and excited there is a place for boba fix. Day 1, I ordered a jasmine milk tea and they gave me a jasmine green tea. Day 2, I ordered one jasmine green tea and one jasmine milk tea with boba. They gave me two jasmine milk tea. I think they need to really pay attention to the order. It's extremely hot this weekend at 115 so I don't want to wait longer for them to fix the drink. Errors two days in a roll is not acceptable. read more

This is the best boba tea in town, just like the ones in LA. I was super impressed. Creamy and nice chewy boba.

Staff was super friendly and the drinks are pretty good but really janky and overpriced. $5 for what looks like a 12oz size cup mostly filled with ice and boba. I finished my drink quickly. We got the winterland tea and chocolate milk tea. read more

My go to for boba in this area they have alot of wall art in there as well if you're into taking pics for your socials lol read more

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I choose this location due to the fact the boba shop menu serve the bbq buns and shrimp dumpling. Why not get boba and snack at the same time to get both of the best worlds ? Upon arrival even the menu say there is food but the shop does not serve any snacks on a Saturday afternoon according to the cashier. I find it false advertisement that if you are not going to serve snacks don't put it on the menu period. I ordered the large Hokkaido coffee with golden boba and half sugar since I got jet lag last night. I needed a quick fix coffee to keep me awake and the drink is not strong. How do I know this ? As the worker was making the drink it is straight up coffee powder with water and added Hokkaido. I thought the expresso would be made through the coffee machine. That how it is usually done at the boba place when a customer order a expresso drink . A bit disappointment and the drink cost $7. I am still sleepy after the drink and it is not helping at all. I had to go to a nearby Starbucks to get a iced coffee. Now the golden boba is on the hard side and not chewy for me. I had my fair share of good boba from visiting many of them back in the 626 area. I say opt out from getting their boba because it doesn't seem worth the price. Overall the experience, I probably won't come here again as there is other options available in Palm dessert. read more

Thanks to my bestie, I'm hooked on Ding Tea! Specifically the monster boba TRY IT!!! read more

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I ordered the red guava milk tea and was asked green or black tea, so I went with green. The employee ended up serving me a red guava tea (no milk) so I clarified that I meant a milk tea. He stared at me and said "You said green" then stepped away without offering to fix the mistake. My husband's drink, peach milk tea, was way too sweet as well. Disappointed. read more

This Ding Tea location is great! I'm temporarily living out here in the desert area, and was craving a taste of home. There is plentiful parking available and the interior is very clean. No indoor seating is available as of early May '21. This particular location offers a selection of dim sum favorites: char siu bao (pork buns), shumai, and har gow (shrimp dumplings). As for drinks, I got their oolong milk tea and brown sugar milk tea, both of which are customizable in terms of sweetness level and amount of ice. Their golden boba was soft and fresh! I'd definitely return to this location to try one of their many other drink options (and if they have any other kpop events in the future)! read more

I've always been a huge fan of this place, and I am disappointed. I ordered a large Thai Milk Tea, and the guy making my drink made a mistake and made it regular sized; when he realized that I ordered a large, he took out his not sanitized pocket knife, stabbed the drink open (knife made contact with the tea) and simply poured it in a large cup, added more ice, sealed it and handed it to me. I was in shock that he would use a dirty pocket knife from his pocket to handle food, and also, why pay for a large when it is al basically the same as a regular, just more ice. Sadly, I ended up not drinking the tea, because god knows where has that knife been. What a waste of $7. read more

The quality and taste of the bobas and yogurt drink & milk tea were amazing!! Also friendly and attentive staffs were helpful! Can't wait to go back during our stay in Palm Dessert. read more

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Came late to ding tea and Tj and Aki served us! It wasn't too crowded so we didn't feel rushed to order. TJ was so inviting that we felt comfortable to stay and play at the pool table. This ding tea is super clean and the drinks were great. Not too sweet. This will definitely be our new hangout spot. read more

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Super great staff! I like this store better than the one in LQ (: The decor is a lot better read more

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This place is the BEST. Try them out. I've had hundreds of drinks from this place and all were awesome.

Not a bad place for a quick Black tea with Boba. I got the mango tea and it really hit the spot. The place was very clean and inviting. The staff was very nice and the drinks came out incredibly fast. Keep up the strong work. FIGHT ON read more

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3 visits while vacationing in the area...every drink we ordered was delicious! Prices were very reasonable; service was fast and friendly. As far as the boba goes, definitely go with the original black boba. It is soaked in brown sugar and has a more pronounced flavor than the honey version. My only recommendation is to consider offering strawberry matcha latte. Hey, I'm a BobaGuy fan! read more

Good milk tea and boba but way too much ice. The boba can't get to the bottom of the cup due to how much ice there is. read more

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After hearing about a new boba place opening up in Palm Desert I had to come by! Super friendly staff and when I didn't know what golden boba was they gave me a sample. Big fan of it now. Our drinks were fantastic! read more

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This used to be such a great tea shop until they moved across the parking lot. They are NOT sanitary and will report to health dept. The guy taking orders took CASH from one customer, then sneezed out into open, over his shoulder INTO food area where empty cups just ordered were sitting, then rubbed and touched his nose a couple of times and started to make the drinks!! He DIDNT WASH HIS HANDS!!! So gross will never be back! If they do that right in front of customers, they probably don't wash their hands after using restroom! Gross!!! read more

Hmmm. Seems others have not had the best luck with this location. It's definitely more youthful and you can tell they are just getting opened up here. It did take a moment to order, but thats only because the girl in front of me had lots of questions. I had a Thai milk tea with black Boba and honestly it was solid. Wouldn't change anything about it if I could. The young man that helped me was super nice and got me a stamp card. The place certainly reminds me of something id come across in LA/OC area I'm curious to see how they do with a much older demographic. Prices are fair and orders come out in a respectable amount of time! As long as my future experiences go like they did today I have no problem giving this place my business, especially with how close they are to where I live. read more

Very very yummy drinks. Friendly staff and nice interior decoration. They made sure to follow procedures to keep customers and staff during the pandemic. Very helpful and honest with what flavors are the best and most popular. I got taro slush. read more

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I love bubble tea - I try boba spots everywhere I go. This local location just opened up and I'm so excited about it! DingTea is the best because of their GOLDEN boba - if you haven't already, try it! I'm a regular customer here and the staff is super friendly. Here are just a couple interactions that I wish could have turned out different. 1. I placed an order for the boba latte. At all other DingTeas, it includes golden boba. However, they serve it with black boba here. When I remembered to make the change, I verbally asked if it could be done. The person at the register told the boba barista (is that the right title? LOL) and he said that it was already made even though he was in the middle of making it. I guess I was expecting them to re-make it to my liking. If you go to Starbucks, or any other boba spot in my experience, they always remake with no issues! 2. I ordered 6 drinks. I got two of the same drinks but only received one. I didn't realize until I got home - I guess that's a lesson for me to always check before leaving! It was 30 minutes until closing and I wouldn't make it back on time to pick up the other drink. I ended up needing to pay for DoorDash to deliver it to us. But Peter gave me a discount on my next visit. Amazing service. We are always welcomed with a smile. Each time I come in, they get better and better at perfecting their flavors and boba consistency! read more