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Jenn N.

03/14/22 My first time coming here and thanks to @Nadine C. Or I wouldn't have known about it. T My messy mango with cheese foam and bursting rainbow boba had been the hit of my day. If your a mom, Aunty, or grandma that has that little girl in your family or friends... this place - yes this place with the setting and or whatever seating one finds is the most adorable in setting more happy joy in your already cute kiddo you bring with you. There are board games here too! Cushion pillows with whimsy prints. The appliqué wall designs, and how about the drink coasters (which also can be bought / there are some in plastic packaging ready to buy) I love that there is crushing boba on the menu as an added topping and that there is two flavors. I'm trying to recall the flavors but I got mixed crushing boba in my messy mango drink. Crushing boba is offered at Jamba Juice but at tea locations is somewhat rare! Oh I'll be coming back for sure!

Mari T.

Had a deal on the Five Stars app for a discount on a drink, so I wanted to try this place out. Parking is free for the first 10 min so I ran downstairs to get my drink and get out! Since I don't like tea, I tried the Messy Blueberry which pretty much tasted like blueberry puree mixed with milk. It was good, but nothing amazing. I might have to come back to try other flavors since the menu is quite extensive!

Lilikoi tea very rare to find, at any other boba shop.

Julie P.

Cute little shop, sip,smile,repeat every simple and cozy little thing. The drinks are reasonable priced. Family friendly

Irene M.

Cuteness overload...every nook and cranny here is covered in adorable decor that takes you into Asian wonderland. As you walk in you see selected spaced out tables and to the right a wall with some of their drinks pictured like the real art you're about to experience. Ooohh how we decide with our eyes like a Yelp post the decision was not easy. I am a more fruitier lover and immediately spotted a few but was drawn to the Snow Sakura Latte, powered Sakura added to milk was a delightful delicate flavor that absolutely not too sweet...what a elegant drink that I wouldn't have tried if it wasn't for that pic. I actually took it to the beach to enjoy this gorgeous Sunday breezy afternoon which was perfect and so relaxing I could get used to it...thank you!!

Ally O.

Not a huge fan of milk tea but the cheese brûlée milk tea was good! I like the sweet and salty combo.

Lizel M.

Parking is free on Sundays! This is located at Kapi'olani by the bed mart Or gyukaku building... - very cute place - I ordered the brown sugar boba which was really good.. service was fast.

Maria P.

Finally was able to visit Cheese Tea on my last trip to Oahu a few weeks ago and I am SO happy we stopped by despite being ridiculously full from a big dinner. Cheese Tea is a cute little shop located on Kapiolani Blvd that features a variety of Hong Kong style milk teas, fruit teas, desserts, & pastries; where you have the option of adding this amazing, fluffy CHEESE CAP that's made with cream cheese. Hence the name, CHEESE Tea. Now let me tell you, I was a bit skeptical at first and unsure of how a cheese cap would taste with milk tea, but what the hey. I'm always down to try something new. Being that I love sweet potato, I went with the Purple Romance. I really wasn't sure about sweet potato and cheese flavors mixing together, but the guy behind the counter reassured me and all be damned, he was right. One sip and I was in heaven! That cheese cap is legit legit and complimented the sweet potato so well. Mind blown. I kind of regretted not getting a bigger size! I tasted my husband's Cheese Brulee drink as well and that was a pretty solid choice too. The cup they serve their drinks in is also really cute and sturdy enough to be reusable :) I would highly recommend a stop here when in town. The shop itself is small, but super cute and modern with a handful of tables to accommodate guests that want to sit and enjoy their drinks. Cats adorn the walls and the decor which the kiddos really enjoyed. They liked playing a few of the games that are available for guests as well. Will definitely be back for more!

Megan L.

Cheese Tea is one of the best boba shops on the island! Parking is a bit inconvenient because you need to find street parking, but the hassle is worth their drinks. The interior is covered in cat decals and decor, but it fits the vibe of the brand! I ordered the creamy cake boba by mistake. I thought it would be a regular milk tea with creamy cake as a topping, but it really did taste like cake. It was pleasant but definitely a bit too sweet for me. However, the milk tea itself was good and I can appreciate a good milk tea despite the sweetness level. I also got popping boba because I didn't want a super heavy drink, and I thought the boba was really good! I don't usually have anything to say about popping boba because they've all tasted the same to me, but I could tell Cheese Tea's was different. The juice/syrup that came out of each pearl was much creamier and denser. The taste also stayed on your tongue longer. I really wish I had more time to go to Cheese Tea again and try their actual boba and other teas, but I'll keep it in the back of my head if I ever visit Hawaii again. Support local businesses and give Cheese Tea a try!

Jessica S.

Whenever I'm around the area and craving some cheese foam, the first place I would think of is Cheese Tea. Their cheese foam never disappoints and their cups are soooo cute. It's located on the same side as Gyukaku on Kapiolani, across of INspiration. There's a parking structure but needs validation and after 5/6pm, you can street park right in front of the store. From the outside, the spot actually looks relatively small. However, when you enter the store, there are multiple seating areas that can fit about 10-15 customers if they decide to talk or study. The interior decor is absolutely adorable! They have a lot of cat coasters, wall stickers, plushies, and they're just adorable! I love taking pictures of my drink with the coasters whenever I visit (and I've come many times). The drink I love to order is their 104 Uji Matcha with cheese foam (I know the order number because I order it so much LOL) or their Plant Oreo Matcha with cheese foam. Their matcha drinks actually bring out the essence of the true tea bitterness which I like rather than a weirdly sweet flavor where you can't even taste the matcha flavor. The addition of the saltiness from the cheese foam brings the matcha flavor out a little more, balancing sweet, salty and bitter altogether. On days when I want a sweeter drink, I get the Plant Oreo Matcha. The addition of the oreo brings out a sweeter sensation with the salty and bitter and basically acts as a topping. I feel like Cheese Tea is a bit underrated and needs a bit more love and attention. Their style is more tea taste than creamy in comparison to other boba places, which we don't have much of.

Matcha Brown Sugar, OBC Matcha, Strawberry Smoothie with Cheese

Lori L.

I was a little worried by the name "Cheese Tea". I had images of Parmesan and Gorgonzola in my head when I ordered my first drink. Rest assured, the slightly salty, whipped cream cheese foam is nothing to worry about. Like other desserts that benefit from a touch of salt to balance the sweet, the cheese foam turns good into great. Explore the menu. Whether it's brown sugar, matcha, strawberry or oreo--they're all good and insta-worthy. And if you wait until after 6pm, you can find free parking on Kapiolani. If you love Hong Kong-style drinks, you have to try it!

Strawberry smoothie: strawberry puree with strawberry bits blended with tea & ice $5.00 & cheese cap extra $1.25. A winner!

Cecily C.

Continuing my quest for satisfying, refreshing and delicious tea drinks, during a particularly long, work day from home, I turned to Yelp and my fellow Yelpers did not disappoint with their recommendations of Cheese Tea near Ala Moana at 1221 Kapiolani. I couldn't interrupt my remote workday and didn't feel like dealing with any parking issue, so thanks to Davis at Door Dash he delivered the goods to me. But let me back up a bit. As I'm sure all of you boba tea connoisseurs are well aware, it can be overwhelming to navigate around a menu of a place you're visiting for the first time. And being that I wasn't even officially in the store nor in front of their menu, I just called them and described what I wanted, which to be honest was anything closely resembling The Alley's ultra luxurious Strawberry Lulu which comes at an equally ultra price of $7.99. A friendly person answered the phone at Cheese Tea and after my description, she recommended I order the "Strawberry smoothie with extra cheese cap". It was $5.00 (one size) plus $1.25 for the cheese cap. I also asked about the sweetness which is customizable. She recommended to get the normal sweetness because of the cheese cap which I imagined would temper the sweetness with its creamy saltiness... In about 20 minutes my Dasher arrived with drink in hand and I was so excited to see it look exactly what I envisioned and more. First the cup is nice and tall with a darling Cheese Tea cat logo and the cup quality is of a heavy plastic that won't cause the condensation to wear it down. It's a nice, frosty reusable cup. The top is covered with a cover with straw hole and a drink hole covered with a little plastic heart. I don't take this for granted especially on drinks with cheese caps because with foil tops, the cheese or tea can ooze through the broken foil and also a lot of the cheese tends to adhere to the bottom of the foil so I admit, sometimes to enjoy it I have to peel the whole foil off which is not fun when I'm driving and I don't want to get my hands sticky and dirty. So, the plastic cover ony Cheese Tea cup is very thoughtful because it can easily be lifted so I can enjoy the thick cheese remaining under the cover and on the sides of my cup. Yum! The drink was absolutely delicious, and the cheese is just about the best I've had here on the island. It is thick, with just the right amount of cream cheese, milk, salt, and sugar. It takes a long time to sink to the bottom which meant the drink was in perfect form when it arrived to me in a little carry bag, boba straw and napkin. The next day I ordered the Mango smoothie ($5.25) blended with tea & ice with cheese cap ($1.25), 75% sweetness. This is simply smooth and delicious as well with bits of real mango. Wow. What lovely afternoon pick-me-ups so I can put in more work hours from home tonight! The message at bottom of the cup said "We love to see you smile" -- I hope you can tell this experience made me do just that.

Lani T.

I wanted some boba tea and found this place so we decided to try it out. It had the cutest interior!!! They had many different drinks to choose from. I ended up with the mango smoothie topped with cheese foam. I thought it was pretty good but a little too much ice mixed in. It wasn't that sweet which I like. My husband's drink, the brown sugar milk tea on the other hand had the option to use tea or milk, so he chose milk and was quite disappointed because it didn't taste like anything but milk. I tasted it too and it did taste like straight up milk. Employees were nice. I will be back to try a different drink.

Jonathan C.

This is one of my go to boba shops on Oahu. If you want to avoid the crowds of Hana tea give this place a shot. There's a little parking structure you can park at in the back. I always go with a mango smoothie with boba. I love mango so much. Their drinks are on the pricey side so go ahead and savor the flavor. Unlike me, the drink is gone within five minutes.

Watermelon smoothie and White Peach Oolong...both with cheese foam!

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Derick Paul D.

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8 years ago

Cheese Tea is a great place to hang out with friends and have a drink with natural and unique flavors. Staff are super nice and awesome. Kyla is very passionate about making her drinks and giving it a unique taste! I highly recommend checking this place out! It is one of a kind! read more

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Kyla F.

Derick, thanks for hanging out at our place! We're always here for…

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Zeke X.

5 years ago

Super friendly staff. Before the pandemic I used to come here all the time with friends to chat and catch up. The strawberry smoothie with cheese cap is amazing here! read more

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Kyla F.

Zeke, we're so happy you found a favorite drink with us! Can't wait…

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Jason P.

7 years ago

Got one of their popular flavors of cheese tea (I believe the jasmine). The cheese is slightly sweet, and just salty enough to make the sweetness of the milk tea pop. A must-try if you like milk/boba tea! read more

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Kyla F.

Thank you for the shoutout, Jason! It was a pleasure having you in,…

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Jes D.

7 years ago

One of the best milk tea place. Their service is really great too! They gave me a free cheese cap! Highly recommended! read more

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Kyla F.

Jes, I am so glad you enjoy our milk tea and cheese caps! Please come…

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Lorenzo R.

7 years ago

I usually pass this place on my way home after errands. It's always looked interesting and oh so cute and adorable! I finally decided today was the day I was gonna try something! I got the plant based Oreo matcha milk tea w/ boba! The milk tea itself was pretty good but what really complemented it was the warm boba inside the cold drink with the cheese foam. I didn't think I would like the cheese foam, since it sounded weird. After trying it, it was like cheesecake heaven! Definitely going to start coming here more often! read more

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Kyla F.

Lorenzo, we're so glad you decided to stop by and try the Oreo matcha…

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Athena T.

7 years ago

Found this place on yelp and decided to check it out. Customer service was wonderful and they were really nice. Love love LOVE the cheese foam here. read more

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Kyla F.

Looks like fate brought us together, Athena! Hope to welcome you back…

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Hope B.

7 years ago

This tea is very tasty and interesting. First sip of creamy cheese then soothing sweet tea. It was too good, i want seconds. Both matcha and caramel black tea are both my personal recommendation read more

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Kyla F.

We love hearing that our guests expanded their palates with us, Hope!…

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Tory M.

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8 years ago

What the hell is Cheese Tea?! That's what I wanted to know when I went there for the first time. When I went back the second time I knew, and third, and fourth.... Cheese Tea is what it says it is.... Yummy! It's a weird combination of flavors that work beautifully together. A mixture of flavors that seem strange build a bold bond of sweet an savory. Sheesh Tea is a nice little tea spot to drink tea, play games, or just check your email. If you like tea and want to try something unique and awesome, then hit up CT! read more

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Kyla F.

I'm so glad you decided to give our tea a try, Tory! It's fantastic…

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Dillon P.

7 years ago

thankfully there's a place that makes cheese foam so I decided to try this place out because of my craving. Decent cheese foam and really good service!! Owner(?) was really sweet to us and made sure we were satisfied. It was a pretty big order and since we bought 8 drinks we received a free iPhone case which was pretty cute. Would come back if I ever come to Hawaii again! read more

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Kyla F.

We loved having you in, Dillon! Thank you for your kind words, and we…

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Joie H.

7 years ago

I love this place!!! First time ever going here: we ordered the purple romance I think it was called and then the strawberry smoothie with cheese top. Both were amazing!! Unique and different than any other tea cafes in the area! Would give 10 stars! read more

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Kyla F.

It's all about expanding your palate, Joie! We're delighted to see…

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Hugo M.

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7 years ago

decided to try this place out after work. i had the original milk tea. i like how you can actually taste the tea rather than just cream. friendly staff and quick service. read more

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Kyla F.

It's all about the perfect ration, Yugo! We loved having you in, and…

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B N.

7 years ago

Delicious tea, cute young staff. The café is small big enough to fit about 20-25 people. The decorum is really adorable and filled with tons of cute little kitties around! There's enough bars for people to come and study while sipping on tea in between class or while on breaks. read more

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Kyla F.

We're always here when you need a place to get some work done! Please…

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Ma G.

7 years ago

When we went to visit Hawaii from California, I couldn't find a good tea shop for the life of me. THEN....we bumped into this gem. It's so good, we frequented it almost everyday! Now that we're back in Cali, we can't find a place that makes cheese cream like this place. The cheese cream tastes like drinking a cheesecake. Yum read more

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Kyla F.

It's a pleasure to see that you found your way to us, Ma! We're…

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Kanoe E.

8 years ago

Loved it here !! Their teas are great and the boba is the perfect consistency. I got the brown sugar milk tea and my mom got the brown sugar matcha. Both were very yummy! Inside was very cute with all the cat decorations. Definitely coming back read more

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Kyla F.

Kanoe, we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed stopping in for…

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Nicole G.

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Really cute atmosphere and great customer service! ^^ I was studying there for awhile and the owner gave me free chips and a croissant in case I was hungry lol. She even offered to throw away my rubbish for me. The cups are very cute with the heart stoppers. I recommend getting the cheese uji matcha with oreo topping! read more

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Kyla F.

Nicole, thanks for being a fan of our atmosphere and service! We're…

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Shar K.

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8 years ago

My coworkers and I decided to try this place out because it's super close to our work. I ordered a watermelon smoothie with a cheese top. It was SOOOO yummy. Mixing the two together was a great combo. The cup and lid is so cute also. I'm definitely going to keep the cup. I would try this place again and see what other flavors are good. Great choice!!!! Fast service!!! read more

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Kyla F.

Shar, we're so glad that you decided to check us out! It's great to…

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Laura C.

5 years ago

One of my top boba spots in Hawaii!! I've had their Messy Strawberry and Passionfruit Green Tea; my favorite is their Mix Fruit Tea. Super refreshing with fresh slices of fruit inside! Their cheese foam, of course, is also very good. Cups are cute and great quality. Service (from the man I assume is the owner) is very friendly. I'm definitely going to keep coming and try more of their menu! :) read more

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Kyla F.

Laura, thanks so much for the five stars of support! We're happy to…

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E G.

7 years ago

Tried the brown sugar milk tea with bubbles, messy strawberry and plant oreo matcha drink. Milk tea tasted like plain milk with brown sugar, but boba was soft. Messy strawberry was ok. Not too fond of the plant oreo matcha drink either. Prices are similar to most boba places. 10% discount offered at the register if you have your student ID or check in to yelp! read more

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Kyla F.

It's a pleasure to see that you enjoyed the boba. However, we're…

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Lea T.

7 years ago

Checked this place out after my supervisor recommended it. Location is alright but can be easily overlooked. The interior was so cute. I found that their drinks were pretty good too. The workers there were really nice and informative about what they serve. Would definitely go back again. read more

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Kyla F.

It was a pleasure having you in, Lea! Thank you for your kind words,…

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Sage Y.

6 years ago

I finally got to try this place. We've been dropping by in hopes it would be open, but unfortunately the pandemic has caused this place to have limited hours. I tried the o.b.c. matcha green tea drink, recommended by the worker--and it was pretty good! I'd def come back to try another drink soon. read more

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Kyla F.

Sage, thanks so much for the great review! We're glad the matcha…

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Alexis L.

8 years ago

This place is definitely overpriced. Me and my boyfriend came here one day and spent about $20 for two teas, I feel like that is a bit much for two cups of tea. I ordered the strawberry messy milk with the cheese cap, and my boyfriend ordered the brown sugar milk tea. It was a $2 upcharge for a large, pretty steep. I have to admit, their cheese cap is a bit addicting, kind of like a salty/sweet cream cheese blend. It compliments their sweet drinks well. However, no matter how good it is, I don't think I will be spending anymore coins there, it's just not my cup of tea. It's too expensive and not worth the price. read more

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Kyla F.

Alexis, we're sorry to hear that you weren't a fan of our tea prices.…

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Shelby D.

8 years ago

Service is awesome. Loved everything I've tried so far. Fruit tea is my favorite followed by pineapple cheese tea.

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Kyla F.

Shelby, thanks for being a fan of our service! It's awesome to hear…

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elise m.

5 years ago

My first time going in today and I loved it!! I got the creamy cake milk tea, the cheese brûlée milk tea, and the OBC milk tea. All three drinks taste amazing and the service was fast. 100% will be recommending to friends and I will definitely be coming back :) read more

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Kyla F.

Elise, we love our first-timers, but we love it even more when you…

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jonathan l.

7 years ago

One of my favorite tea place in town. They have unique flavors and you could see the owner really put a lot of time in to business as you can see the place is well decorated. Parking is available upstairs and they are open long hours. I would recommend this place to a friend. read more

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Kyla F.

I'm so flattered we're one of your favorite tea places in town,…

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bondy l.

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6 years ago

Hong Kong style bubble milk tea is my favorite! Classic milk tea is also good. Cozy shop and always friendly staffs. Will definitely come back:) read more

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Kyla F.

Bondy, thanks so much for the wonderful review! We're happy to hear…

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Kristianee F.

8 years ago

Very friendly staff. Clean area with seating. It's a small place but they have ample seating. Went here to study and got a season tea with cheese topping but I forgot to ask to make it sweet so it was pretty bland (but that's my fault). However they actually asked me if I wanted another drink, which was super nice. I ordered another drink, strawberry milkshake, and that one was good. Their cream cheese topping is good and they also offer samples! They also had a few games like Jenga and Uno. read more

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Kyla F.

Kristianee, how nice! We're honored to hear how much you love our…

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Miki I.

8 years ago

I really enjoyed my mixed fruit green tea and my daughter enjoyed her berry smoothie with the cheese cap. My boyfriend was disappointed in his brown sugar maples ok tea with boba. He said it was like drinking sweetened milk. The cafe space is really brightly lit and the breakfast bubble light fixtures are cute. The space is clean. I'll definitely go back again. read more

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Kyla F.

Miki, it's awesome to hear that you loved your fruit green tea and…

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Jedi N.

8 years ago

Cheese Tea is a very clean and Friendly shop. Our first time in, and we were greeted by smiles. It took us back to when we visited Japan. The drinks here are awesome. I got the Oreo plant Matcha. I love matcha... My kids got the watermelon and cheese. Both were very delicious!!! Not too sweet, but just right!!! read more

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Kyla F.

Jedi, we're always smiling when you walk through our door! Thanks for…

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Maya J.

6 years ago

Their boba is very good ! The atmosphere is very nice, especially when you go with friends. The staff is nice and decor very cute!

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Kyla F.

Maya, we are glad you and your friends had such a great time! Thanks…

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Devin L.

7 years ago

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Kyla F.

We hope you enjoyed your time here! Hoping you and your family will…

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Erin Q.

7 years ago

Their cheese foam topping is my favorite out of all the ones I've tried on island. Plus their customer service is awesome!

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Kyla F.

Erin, we're so glad you enjoy the cheese foam topping! Come back…

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Ruth B.

6 years ago

This is our fave milktea to go! My girlfriend wont let a day pass without her cheesetea

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Kyla F.

Ruth, we're happy to hear that we are your favorite milk tea spot!…

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Andrew M.

7 years ago

We ordered the strawberry cheese smoothie with boba and passion yakult drink. Both were very good. The boba was soft and bouncy and the cheese was nice and creamy. read more

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Kyla F.

Andrew, we're happy to hear you enjoyed the strawberry cheese and…

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Savannah M.

7 years ago

Came here on a Saturday night and no line at all. Cute store and friendly staff. Delicious cheese milk tea! Will be back again. Thank you!!!

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Kyla F.

Savannah, we're so glad you enjoyed the cheese milk tea and the…

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Nana O.

7 years ago

i ordered brown sugar milk tea and it was basically milk with brown sugar lol ended up mixing it with coffee because it tasted like milk with a pinch of sugar i also paid extra for parking validation the owner there is nice tho, so 3 star for service read more

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Kyla F.

We loved having you in, Nana! However, we're sorry to see that you…

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Malia J.

7 years ago

This place was so GOOD. It was absolutely cute and comfortable, the service was great and the boba was amazing! The last two boba places I went to had made my stomachs upset, I'm not too sure why but this one did NOT do that! :D I enjoyed it and recommended this to anyone willing to give this place a shot! No regret! :3 read more

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Kyla F.

We're delighted to see that you found your way to us, Malia, and we…

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Sherrill R.

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8 years ago

Yummy teas! However they take a long time to make it and they were out of black grape tea. The service was wonderful. I would definitely go back. read more

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Kyla F.

Sherrill, thanks for being a fan of our tea! However, we'd like to…

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Loraine A.

8 years ago

Love this place. I recommend trying the Messy Strawberry and OBC Temptation. Definitely coming here regularly. Street parking and in the building available. read more

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Kyla F.

Loraine, thanks for loving what we do here! The messy strawberry and…

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Kerwin W.

8 years ago

Interesting menu, cannot wait to try them out. The grand open date is 8/29 at 10AM, hurry 4 more days!

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Vivian H.

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8 years ago

Cheese tea is honestly my go to! In the span of 1.5 weeks I have already been here 4 times already and have brought different friends each time. Their main items are teas with a cheese foam, a concept/fad that originated in Taiwan and China. At first I was skeptical of the richness of cheese combined with the sweet flavoring of the milk teas/smoothies but the foam actually compliments it well. The cheese foam reminds me of cheesecake so do not be so afraid of getting out of your boba bubbles (haha). They also just started giving out stamp cards, and are currently doing a $25 giveaway. The workers and the owner here are also really sweet. They play mainly Mando-pop music here, and overall the atmosphere is very cute/aesthetic and family friendly. It is also a great study spot, providing free wifi and a calming ambiance. Would definitely recommend it to anyone and have many more friends to take here! read more

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1221 Kapiolani Blvd
Ste 112A
Honolulu, HI 96814
Ala Moana
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What time does Drincup Cafe open?

Drincup Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Thursday.

What time does Drincup Cafe close?

Drincup Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.Drincup Cafe closes at 1:00 PM on Thursday.Drincup Cafe is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMThu 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

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Yes, Drincup Cafe takes credit cards.

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Yes, Drincup Cafe does have catering options.

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Does Drincup Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Drincup Cafe allows dogs.

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Does Drincup Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Drincup Cafe has bike parking.

Does Drincup Cafe have parking?

Yes, Drincup Cafe has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Is Drincup Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Drincup Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Drincup Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Drincup Cafe has free WiFi.

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Cheese Tea is a Honolulu destination where your every tea dream becomes a refreshing reality. Come by and relax in our cozy, modern shop as you explore our menu. You'll find fruit tea prepared with fresh fruits, Hong Kong style milk teas, desserts, a new selection of pastries, fruit smoothies with cheese, and our famous cheese tea! We add our homemade, fluffy cheese foam made with cream cheese to teas like jasmine green tea for a delicious, savory-yet-sweet tea drinking experience you won't soon forget. Your tea will be freshly prepared in front of your eyes with healthy ingredients, ensuring a drink that's as good for you as it is for your taste buds.

History

Established in 2018.

We started our Bubble Tea business in August of 2018. Our ingredients are all with fresh fruit and tea; they are healthy and pure.

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Do the drinks come with a free jar w metal lid or do you have to pay for it? Is it only for certain drinks?

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Do all drinks come with green tea inside?

No, you can choose the type of tea you want.

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Street parking is free, park inside the building is 10 mins FREE GRACE PERIOD

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Do all the fruitsmoothies come with green tea?

All smoothies are with Jasmine green tea except banana strawberry, papaya smoothies. Thank you

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Every drink is made with care and best of all, made with fresh slices of fruits! I'm from California and very particular about boba. Can't stand boba shops that use powders and syrups. Cheese Tea is one of my favorite clean boba shops in Honolulu and my toddler enjoys it too read more

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This place is great!! Awesome service with a cozy environment and fun games to play. Really recommend this place!

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strawberry yakult, not worth it, $7 down the drain. terrible would not recommend to buy this drink.

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