It met my expectations! I saw this boba place pop up on my Yelp searches several times and decided to finally give it a try while I was in the area. I ordered a Black Sugar Milk Tea with Matcha Pudding (free topping with Yelp check in). I got it 75% sweet and less ice. The drink had a great tea taste; not too strong, not too subtle. The matcha pudding was a bit grainy, but had great flavor to it. It makes me want to come back and try their matcha drinks! The decor inside is very minimal and simple. I can imagine this being a great spot for studying (if it weren't for the pandemic). The employees were also very friendly and helpful. My drink was finished fairly quick, which is always a good thing. Pro tip: Their menu is arranged in the order of popularity! So according to each category on the menu, the most popular drink for that category will be at the top of the list. Also, I asked the cashier for the overall most popular... he said it is the Eightfold Signature Milk Tea! read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Black Sugar Milk Tea with Matcha Pudding - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was coming from San Diego and was excited to try their Strawberry Marble drink. The lady said they are under new management so they do not serve that anymore. I wish this business deleted the images because it's misleading. I had to pick another drink since Strawberry Marble was discontinued. So I picked Strawberry Matcha with boba ($7.90 : Oatmilk ($0.80) + Boba ($0.60)). Unfortunately wasn't the best. 1/10. I hate complaining about my food but I couldn't even finish my drink so the lady was kind enough to make another drink for me . I ended up picking Strawberry Swirl w/boba and tasted a little better than the first drink I ordered. 5/10 Parking: 8/10 I was able to find parking right away up front Staff: 7/10 Lady was kind enough to make a different drink Cleanliness: 8:10 Place looked clean upon my visit Restroom: NA I didn't use the restroom during my visit , so unsure of restroom condition. Possible recommendations for business: *Delete photos of any drinks on Yelp that customers can no longer order to avoid misleading customers. My 2 star rating is mainly based off misleading photos on Yelp. read more

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I have tried several different drinks at Eightfold and I have really liked each drink! I hope to try each drink on the menu eventually, and each time I have come, service has been excellent! We also really like the boba consistency and the sweetness level is perfect. The decor inside is also super cute and it is the perfect hang out place. read more

Been coming here for several years now, but recently, they changed management. The menu is slightly different, but drinks are still pretty decent. I normally get their Signature Milk Tea, and it's a bit too sweet (75%), could totally get 50%. The milk has a very strong floral taste. The staff were super friendly and welcoming - introduced the new pastry items to me. I ended up getting a cheese choux, which was delicious. It tasted like a cheesecake cream puff. read more

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I had the Eightfold Tropical Tea, Orange peach tea and some dessert items. The drinks were beyond expectation! Happy to have found such a good boba place with delicious drinks and desserts. It's far from my house, but I'd go there whenever I'm down in Costa Mesa area. read more

Ambiance and drinks were very low scale. The absolute worst Vietnamese coffee I've ever had. The drinks are super sweet even at its lowest percentage and their boba is not chewy but very cheap quality and mushy. read more

I have been really into Brown Sugar Milk Tea's lately. I decided to try a new boba shop, because why not! I ordered a Black Sugar Milk Tea with Boba + easy ice! Wow!!!!! Everything from the flavor of the milk tea all the way to the softness and at the same time chewy boba. Props Eightfold on the amazing quality you guys are serving. I would highly recommend this tea shoppe rather than Share Tea or Ding Tea! They also have a reward system going on which is always a + if you become a regular. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Black Sugar Milk Tea w/ boba easy ice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was really surprised with this boba shop! It's super cozy and cute for small groups because they offer some board games. Poor guy behind the counter was working by himself and was making 15+ drinks at a time. He was really kind and made the drinks as fast as possible. I was able to sample their Eightfold Signature (earl grey milk tea), and upon tasting it, I immediately ordered the drink. They add JUST ENOUGH sugar so that it doesn't overpower the drink's natural tea flavor. I usually like sweeter milk teas, but it was perfect. My friend got the double green (honeydew matcha), and she absolutely loved it! Personally, I didn't like it because I don't enjoy honeydew, but I can say it tasted just like honeydew without being too sweet. Wish they did stamp cards because I'll definitely come back again! read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Eightfold Signature (early grey milk tea), Double Green (honeydew) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wanted some boba after dinner and this spot had some pretty good reviews. I got the deep matcha and this drink was underwhelming. The matcha flavor is there and the pudding was really good but the boba was really hard. It tasted like day old boba and completely ruined the drink for me. I didn't taste it till I got home so I couldn't ask them to remake it but the boba was not great. The rest of the drink was good so I want to believe that the boba just wasn't that good because it was close to closing time. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Deep Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a cute little boba shop next to Chronic Tacos and across Panera. I really wanted to try the milk drinks but those are made with 2% milk. The other drinks can be substituted with soy milk so it's great that they mentioned that. I ended up getting a deep matcha and I can see why everyone recommends it! I actually just looked at my drink which is also made with fresh milk but I'm not sure if it can be substituted with soy milk. The drink has such a great matcha taste and is not too sweet even with 100% sugar. My boyfriend got the 4 Noble Fruits green tea which was incredibly refreshing and also not too sweet. It does come with basil seeds (in case you're not into that). Overall, very happy with this boba shop. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Delicious! Deep matcha and 4 noble fruit - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I echo one of the other reviews that suggests there is not a strong tea flavor in the milk tea. I got a regular milk tea less sweet with boba and i found that it tasted like flavored milk versus tea. lots of parking and fair service! read more

A variety of options to get at Eightfold Tea Shoppe. Small shop but plenty of parking in the lot. I went for the first time and was intrigued by their menu selection. We ordered the Deep Matcha, Wintermelon Milk Tea, and the Signature Milk Tea. Overall, the milk tea was as expected and tasty. The Deep Matcha wasn't personally for me. It was a bit bitter due to the matcha and wasn't as sweet as I expected. There was a pudding that was in the Deep Matcha drink that had a very grainy texture, which might be delicious for others, but I personally don't love grainy textures, so the drink wasn't for me. If you love Matcha, try the deep matcha but beware of the texture! Super friendly staff and helped us order for out first visit! Don't forget to check in on Yelp for a free topping! read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Deep Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Loved this place before they recently renovated. Some of our fav drinks got removed from the menu, so we're sad about that. Staff is as friendly and helpful as ever. I took awhile to order since the menu changed but they checked in with me a few times to see how I was doing. My brother enjoyed one of their coffee drinks and my husband got a matcha latte (good matcha flavor). I tried the jasmine milk tea with matcha pudding and while the jasmine flavor was good, I would probably get it sweeter next time (personal preference). read more

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Drinks were tasty, fairly priced. Early grey milk tea was perfectly balance - tea was strong. Fruit tea was flavorful too. Boba balls were perfect chewy texture, only downside is they taste bland and don't have enough of brown sugar or honey flavor to them. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

TIP: Check into Yelp for a free topping This is a solid boba shop located in a very large plaza with a Target. The shop itself is pretty small but does have about three tables inside Customer service right off the bat was super friendly Drinks: - Deep Matcha ($5.50): I really enjoyed this! Even at 100% sweetness, this wasn't too sweet at a all with a very strong matcha flavor. I would come back for this drink. 5/5 - Marbled Strawberry ($5:50): This one was fine, tasted like strawberry milk. I tried the 100% sweetness level, but actually I'd recommend opting for 50-75%. 3/5 - Jasmine Milk (usually $4.95; got this free with their Mother's Day promo) What I really love is that the drinks are a generous size and the price already includes boba, whereas other places will have drinks at around $6 that do not include boba. 10% off discount for students with an ID. They're also always having promotions like Buy 2 Get 1 Free on holidays, so be on the lookout on their Instagram or Yelp page stories read more

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Eightfold Tea Shoppe is a cute little shop located in Costa Mesa that serves up aesthetic and Instagrammable drinks. Overall, I think you come here more for the aesthetics unless I just ordered the wrong drink! ITEMS I TRIED: - 4 NOBLE TEA: Comes with orange, lychee, passion fruit, and watermelon. I got this at 25% sweet and less ice. Overall, didn't stand out much though it was drinkable. I'd say it is a similar concept to Sunright's Fruit Tea but Sunright does it better. SERVICE: they come out pretty fast! No complaints here. PARKING: located in a plaza, plenty of parking PRICE: decent prices, what is expected for boba. Overall, it's a solid place but not too memorable. There are so many OC boba spots so this one didn't stand out to me. They did have some cool looking drinks though, so perhaps I just didn't try the right one. read more

A really good boba shop that apparently just revamped their menu! Their taro blended was honestly super super good, their cheese foam is actually very good. My girlfriend got an oolong milk tea w/ cheese foam & it was good, however it wasn't sweet enough. When I tried it, it tasted like something that I would get (I am the type to get 0 - 25% sweet). Their macarons are super good, definitely get the sesame macaron, very good. The Oreo macaron was also very good. Service was super nice. Everyone was friendly and really ensured that we were well informed on how the menu worked. I'm a stickler for boba shops having a good atmosphere and this boba shop delivers with aesthetic seating & decor minus that random locker in the corner. Definitely try this place out. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Sesame Macaron, Oreo macaron, cheesecake slice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I think I found a favorite boba spot when I visit OC. Eightfold tea shoppe located in Costa Mesa. They have a really good selection on the menu. From milk tea to fruit tea. It's perfect for the summer with a few snack items. Here's what we ordered, 1. 4 noble fruit tea: my favorite! the tea tastes very good and amazing because it has a combination of different fruits, such as watermelon, passion, lychee and orange. Super refreshing! 2. Summer Lojito - which has passion, mango and mint leave.- I feel like it's more on the carbonated side, make sure you stir well so you can taste all The flavors together 3. Strawberry Matcha- boba of milk, match and strawberry. Another favorite, also make sure to stir, so the matcha and strawberry will blend for a better taste. 4 Parmesan fries & popcorn chicken : both are so good, chicken is super crunchy and goes perfect with the dipping sauce they gave. I usually get my drinks 25-% to 50%. The drinks were perfect for me as far as the sweetness. Staffs were so friendly and accommodating. I will be back to try more drinks on the menu! read more

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Probably around a (3.4 star) rating for me. Been here a couple times now and their drinks are pretty good, but I wouldn't say it's the best I've had. Drinks: -Deep Matcha: I'm a huge matcha fan so I noticed a lot of bitter notes and undertones in the drink. While I really appreciate that the cost automatically comes with the boba, pudding, and matcha syrup, I feel like those extra toppings don't really contribute to the matcha's actual fragrance if you really pay attention to it. I'm not sure what grade of matcha they use but I'd prefer a more refined matcha taste, less bitterness. It was still enjoyable, but if I had to be really picky, your money is definitely better spent at Omomo. However, I will add that I did like their boba consistency. It was a nice chewiness and consistent throughout the drink. If you like your boba to be really soft like how it is at Cha for Tea, this is going to have a bit more chew. -Brown Honey Fresh Milk: Definitely strong milk taste here if that's what you're into. I don't think it's as sweet as other Brown Sugar drinks you would get at Tiger Sugar or The Alley so it wasn't bad. Boba consistency was the same here as well. The Shop and Parking: This place is located towards the side entrance of the plaza leading towards Panera and Target. There's a lot of parking around, although it does get busy with people. The shop itself is small and has nice plants/wood decor. There were about two tables pre-covid but at the moment it's mainly just ordering for to-go. Workers were nice and patient with recommendations. A stamp card is offered as well. Overall: Decent drinks to grab if you are in a rush. Good pricing for what you get. Not the best drinks in town, but I would come back for a quick fix/try their other drinks. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Brown Honey Fresh Milk (left), Deep Matcha (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I got a Jasmine Milk Tea which is good with egg pudding. The Earl Grey Milk Tea is not bad. This is oddly specific but it reminds me of Fruit Loops cereal milk. Parking here was fairly easy. We did come near closing though so I'm not sure how it normally is. read more

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If this boba shop was closer to me (LA), I would be going here often. Drinks: From left to right... 4 Noble Tea, Double Green, Thai Camo, Eightfold Signature. I've only had the Thai Camo out of the 4 and I can tell you it's so yummy. If you're craving a creamy thick Thai Tea with Cream Cheese, this is it. I did want to try this drink at another location, but with the crazy line, I have been unable to. Since this spot have the IT drink, I immediately got it and so yum! Parking: It's in this large plaza with plenty of parking! read more

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Their boba was amazing. They have such color and unique look to them. The interior has lots of plushies decorations and sometimes some rare plants for sale on the side. The people working there are very nice. Lots of seatings and parking in the plaza. Check it out! read more

Eightfold used to be better maybe a year ago before the new management (?) so I've stopped coming but I give it a try every 6 months or so lol but each time I'm not impressed. The sweetness of the marbled strawberry was not enough so I asked for an adjustment and it still wasn't that sweet. The drinks overall are not bad but also not great. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Very Berries Lojito, Marbled Strawberry - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This tea shop is small and there was a line when we entered. I ordered the raspberry matcha with crystal boba and my hubby got a grapefruit drink with black tea. The drinks come all come in a large size and mine was delicious and refreshing! I loved the layers of red, white, and green in my drink before I mixed it up. I'm glad that it wasn't too sweet and the raspberry flavor paired well with the matcha. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Raspberry matcha with crystal boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This tea shop is conveniently located in the same shopping center as Target. It's on the not busy Baker side of the center so parking is easy. The interior is very bright and pretty and there are a few tables for two to sit at. It's not super crowded so it's a great place to meet up to chat with a friend - which is what I did. They offer a lot of signature drinks but I opted for my usual Jasmine Milk tea with boba, Cold but No ice. The boba was super fresh and tasty. The tea was ok - A little on the sweet side but ok. The reason why 4 stars instead of 5 is I always get my milk teas cold but zero ice and normally they always come cold but no ice BUT here they served me my drink kind of warm still and that did not taste good to me I wanted it cold, not warm. Next time I might try a blended or fruit drink instead of milk tea since the milk tea wasn't that great but then again maybe if it was cold it would have tasted better. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Jasmine Green Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I loved this super welcoming homey boba shop with a wide range of drinks to choose from. The shops has seating, affordable drinks, and sweet chewy boba. Check it out for sure;) read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Passion green tea, strawberry marble, strawberry yakult, deep matcha, strawberry green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love the boba here and the interior is so cute. I ordered an assortment of boba drinks and here is my ranking.. Brown sugar boba 5/5 Noble tea with strawberry jelly 5/5 Dragon fruit tea with agar boba 5/5 Double matcha 3/5 Strawberry matcha 3/5 Overall consensus-- they have really good boba and I love the boba texture. I would recommend the brown sugar boba, noble tea and dragon fruit tea! read more

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(Current Yelp Check In Offer- Free Topping) Eightfold Tea Shoppe is located in the same plaza as Sprouts, Yogurtland and Panera Bread, specifically right across from Sushi Teri. I came to this tea house with my husband on a Saturday, a little after 5:10 pm. After looking over the menu, we ended up ordering: Almond Milk Tea, $4.25 + Lychee Jelly, $0.50- I ordered my drink to be made with no ice and 50% sweetener. I thought my drink tasted just fine and liked the lychee jelly. The almond milk tea tasted standard and had the same consistency at other tea houses that make the way I like it. Wintermelon Milk Tea, $4.25 + Egg Pudding, $0.50- My husband ordered this drink to be made with no ice and 50% sweetener. What we found really odd was that that my husband's drink was not filled all the way to the top like my drink, please refer to my photo. I didn't have any of my husband's drink but he thought it tasted fine and the pudding was made just right. ------------------------------ (Total= $8.50, after Yelp Check In Offer) This place takes credit card without a minimum charge. Seating inside is rather limited, with only a few tables and chairs. Nice that there are a few outlets on the wall in case you need to use them. There is one unisex restroom inside that was clean and adequately stocked with the essentials upon this visit. My husband was a little bothered by the fact that his drink didn't have as much tea as mine and we did have to wait a while before someone took our order. At first, it seemed like there were 2 employees running the place (one in the back and one taking ordered), but later on I saw a third employee come out and help take customer's orders. But when we first came in, no one was out in front at the register. Overall, this was place was a- okay for us, thus my 3 star rating. read more

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Eightfold makes beautiful drinks and they taste as good as they look. We ordered the taro milk tea dairy free and the strawberry matcha with boba. The boba balls were soft, probably best boba texture I've ever had and trust me I drink alotttt of boba. I'm not a huge taro milk tea person but even I enjoyed the dairy free taro milk tea from here. Strawberry matcha was good but not my favorite. Overall I recommend checking this place out if you're in the area and looking for a thirst quencher. read more

Plenty of parking! Store is small but comfortable feel with two seated tables. It's pretty quiet today good place To study If you want to. they had sample Of the signature milk tea which tasted like brown sugar milk tea. I ended up getting the raspberry matcha. It's the perfect mix of matcha and berry. Tasted so well. I would like to come back to more flavors read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

DELICIOUS DRINKS & BOBA The rose tea was delicious. The signature milk tea was ok. Matcha Raspberry drink tasted too strong with heavy Matcha flavor that I barely can taste any milk or tea if they put any in there. I tasted the raspberry till I drank it all up. I like how you can make adjustments on how much ice and sweetness you want for your drinks. If I were to try the matcha again I will ask if they can put less Matcha for me. Their boba is good too. read more

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Super peaceful ambience. Inviting. Good drink choices! Also got the egg rolls! Tea is concentrated and doesn't loose its flavor when mixed with the other flavors read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Noble tea and mango fruit - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It was my first time going here because we were out grocery shopping and it was in the same shopping center. The place looks nice and clean and they have a good selection of flavors. The milk teas come with boba already. But if you choose something else make sure to check in to get a topping for free. I got the oolong milk tea and it was too sweet for oolong. Im not sure it's the boba or the drink itself that's really sweet. I definitely suggest less sugar. Overall, it was good. Nothing stood out. It's just your typical boba shop. read more

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Eightfold Tea has many different styles of drinks, but in overall quality I don't think it compares to other tea places in the area (my favorite is currently Sunright Tea Studio in Highland Plaza). Eightfold Tea is currently offering a free topping with Yelp Check In. This 3-star review is based on the drink I got, and it was not a drink unique to Eightfold, so perhaps if you enjoy their other unique drinks then it is worth frequenting this business. I selected the Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Lychee Jelly, no ice and 25% sweetness. The jasmine tea was slightly overstepped, the tannins from the tea being apparent while drinking. While ordering I was told that with no ice the drink would not be filled up to the top. I asked for that space to be filled with additional tea and was accommodated in that request. The 25% sweetness level was appropriate when combined with lychee jelly. I also sampled the Signature milk tea, to see what is so signature about it, and the drink is already mixed and quite sweet (I assume 100% based on the 25% level I had). There is a single size offered, but it's closer to a Large at other places and that is my go-to size anyway. So if you want a simple tea drink then Eightfold is not my recommendation, and I may return to try some unique menu items. read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Lychee Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I wanted to like this place and was excited to see a 4 star place so close to Ikea! I'm a traditional milk tea kinda gal so ordered the signature milk tea and got excited to try until.. I saw them bust out a Costco milk jug and pour the milk tea out of that and into ma cup!! I was shocked! That doesn't seem sanitary! I still tried it because I mean, I already bought it and had to try, and the signature had an oolong kick at the end that I wasn't a fan of, a tiny bit spicy... my hubby said it's because it came from an old spoiled jug of milk. Sorry guys, I won't be coming back! read more

Eightfold Tea Shoppe - The menu! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Boba in Costa Mesa... My friend, (who shall remain nameless), only wants to go to establishments with 4.5 stars or higher... really? Haha! So, he chose Eightfold over other places... Besides being close to where we met for breakfast, Eightfold had free parking. However, the air conditioning wasn't working. On the plus side, the interior was nicely decorated and the restroom was pleasant, convenient, and clean. I ordered the tea named "4 Noble Fruits". My cup contained sliced lime, orange, and lemon. It also had a strawberry and a chunk of watermelon. I liked the true flavor of green tea. It was a bit bitter with the fruity essence to soften it. This was a refreshing beverage on a hot, 88 degree, Orange County day! I wouldn't mind returning because the staff were kind, patient, and helpful! read more

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-the boba texture is way too soft (ive seen other reviews saying its too hard so seems like texture is always inconsistent) -boba has no sweetner, if they added honey or brown sugar like most boba places itd be so much better -the drinks are unique like the deep matcha, but they lack flavor and sweetness ir eally think this place could improve these things and be really great! read more

Salted Cheese Foam Tea reaches Central OC, finally! Eightfold has jumped into Orange County before some of the other salted cheese foam tea chains and they do some great drinks. I came on a Sunday afternoon a couple of weeks after they opened and ordered an Oolong Tea with Salted Cheese Foam. "Sorry, we currently do not have any Oolong tea in stock." I changed my order to Earl Grey Tea with Salted Cheese Foam. Earl Grey Tea with Salted Cheese Foam - Their earl grey tea was brewed strong enough to withstand the creamy onslaught of the salted cheese foam. Salted cheese foam might sound gross to half of you out there, but it's really just a richer, denser cream that carries some saltiness. If you like something like 7 Leaves sea salt cream, salted cheese foam is like that but bolder and saltier. If you've ever had drinks from Happy Lemon, Eightfold's cheese foam is very similar to that. This drink was just what I was hoping for. The tea was bold, the cheese cream was bold. There was just the right amount of both. Eightfold is in the Target/Sprouts center on Harbor Blvd. Can they make a great Oolong Milk Tea? I'm still looking for somewhere in Orange County that can do this right so I'll be back to try Eightfold's version, that is, if they ever get in their shipment of oolong tea leaves. read more

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Came here on a whim! Cuz ya know, boba craving! I wanted to try something different! Stars for customer service! They were really nice and patient. Sadly, the drink. I was truly disappointed. I ordered Strawberry Matcha with agar boba and strawberry matcha. For some reason, the Matcha wasn't correctly mixed with HOT water??? I drank it and my throat was feeling weird? I couldn't drink it anymore because it was uncomfortable. I thought it was just me but I sometimes order Matcha and this never happens to me. I let my boyfriend try it and he said it felt weird in his throat too. It's like the powder wasn't melted enough? If you keep drinking it, it makes your throat dry inside. I'm not allergic to matcha. It was very weird. Also, I couldn't really taste the strawberry. I ended up drinking a quarter of it and tossing it. I tried to pull through to finish because I didn't want to waste my money but I really couldn't drink the powdery matcha. Maybe I'll give it another try if I'm the area. I would want to try one more drink before I tell myself, I'll never come back. read more

Nothing special that struck me about this boba shop. I ordered the deep green-which was decent. I wanted a bit more of a matcha flavor in my drink but the honeydew overpowers it. If you enjoy honeydew, you'll definitely like this drink. The drink wasn't too sweet and the matcha jello was simply jello-it didn't have any taste of matcha. read more