I feel in love with Boba the first time I had it about 10 years ago not far from here, I forgot the name of the spot. Anyway. Since that first time I've had it every now and then, depending mostly on access. This past year I've spent way too much money on it but it made me wiser. So... Gigi Tea Time is a place I came across through Yelp. I liked what I saw and was down to try. The inside is nice and clean. I probably could use a better word but I was struck by how calm it was. Not a lot of colorful posters and screens saying too much for me to process. Simple and easy. More grown I would say. I liked the smaller menu because I fell like I was able to make a better choice. When I say the menu is small, I don't mean like a Chinese restaurant selling boba. My tea was good. I love my returning customer card. Even it was done in a classy manner. I look forward to reaching 10 visits and redeeming it. read more

One of my favorite spots. Pleasant environment Rose tea, or tarot milk tea are my favs read more

Gigi Tea Time - 6. Rose Tie-Guanyin Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Get the Taiwanese night market chicken. I don't live in RVA anymore and I crave it everyday. Also drinks are super good but hands down best shop fresh boba wise. read more

I was here a while back and it was really good!!! They are just starting out but the food and the boba drinks are to die for! Not to mention the prices are super affordable read more

For Richmond, this is great boba tea. The use decent tea in each of their drinks! They've got tea guanyin and some darker black teas! Then when you try some of their milk teas, you realize you've got some real matcha in your tea, not just cheap powder. Then the boba, it's well cooked and done well. Other local boba places seem to not really care about the quality of their boba and it's old and chewy. But the biggest reason to come here is the family who runs it. They're always there with a smile, and really giving the best experience during your short time there. This isn't a college student run factory of generic boba tea. The owner makes sure you like your drink before you leave, or else she'll change it for you. She is dedicated to customer satisfaction. This place deserves your business read more

I go in all the time the owner is super nice !! The teas are always good I love this place !

Gigi's is always my number choice when I want boba tea. The staff is extremely kind and accommodating. They have a cute loft area, perfect for doing homework or having some me-time (before they had to close it off). Their tapioca pearls are always cooked just right. It's always difficult for me to order because I have many favorites off the menu. They have a way more classic take with their brewed and milk teas, which I genuinely appreciate. Do yourself a favor and pay Gigi Tea Time a visit. read more

Incredible service. Really wonderful lady that works here who was so thoughtful and respectful, it was really welcoming.

This is a cute boba place near the fan that I came to love over the summer. It's run by a Chinese husband and wife and they're really nice. There's also a nice study/hangout space upstairs that I'd come to to read, unwind, or do some work on the weekend. The tea itself is interesting and slightly different than what you'd get at a "modern", hip boba place. The tea is a bit more authentic and is made beforehand (even without the boba), so you may not feel like you're getting the regular boba you're used to. The pearls are also smaller -- I didn't like these smaller pearls as much but they were fine. The tea itself, I really enjoyed though because it tasted like regular, authentic tea instead of sugar-filled boba like most boba places have it. Overall, great boba place run by nice people. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

I grew up in Taiwan and Gigi Tea Time definitely offers the authentic Taiwanese style bubble tea. Unlike other places in RVA and even NOVA, this place uses real brew tea and not the powder junk. You can taste the difference. We got the Rose Tie Quan Ying with lychee & mango jelly and the Lychee Black Tea with bubbles. Both are really strong brew tea and not watered down! Will definitely return. read more

Gigi Tea Time - Bubble Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

First and foremost, the atmosphere was nice and I liked how there was a seating area upstairs. There were a limited amount of options compared to TT lounge in terms of flavor, but it was just a standard bubble tea menu. I ordered the lychee black tea with lychee jelly, and I was disappointed. I liked the lychee jelly but the tea was too bitter for my taste. I tried other drinks that my friends ordered, and they weren't as good as I thought it would be. I was surprised due to the fact that it had such a high rating. The portions were pretty small as well. read more

One of the best bubble tea places I've been to in ma lyfeee! The lady at the cashier and the gentlemen who made the teas were friendly and awesome. The Thai iced tea was a little sweet, but was still good. The black tea that my friend got was good as well! We will be back here whenever we come up to Virginia again. They have wifi :) read more

Gigi Tea Time - Thai tea with tapioca! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Everything about this place is authentic and adorable. I felt like I was walking home to my mother making tea for me and it was the most welcoming feeling. The owner is just so super sweet and clearly knows what real bubble tea is. Came here with my bf and we tried the honey oolong milk tea and black milk tea and definitely loved the honey oolong more! I felt that regular sweetness was a little too sweet but I'm also Chinese and used to unsweetened tea but my bf is not Asian and he thought the sweetness was perfect. You can customize sweetness level though! I think it is important to compare this place to KFT and I would say that the tea here is better but the bubbles there are something else. I'm not sure what KFT does to make their bubbles so sweet/yummy but I won't give up either of these places for this reason. Both have their pros in different areas. I've heard a lot of people who tried Gigi's now hate on KFT for being "fake tea with added sugars and crap" but you can also customize sweetness at KFT so the whole added sugars argument is kind of null...also KFTs bubbles are just unbeatable and the milk cap is unique to them and super delicious so plz reconcile that if you're going to rip on the place. It's okay to love both bubble tea shops! read more

I tend to frequent this place more than my wallet would like. I got hooked on the place after my daughter made me go with her. Not only are the drinks delicious, but the owners are very nice and always ask how everything is whenever they're there. The atmosphere is cool, I like the upstairs dining (I don't think it's open at the moment). The matcha tea is something I'd recommend to someone who's tried boba before but if you're new I'd go for a slushy. read more

This place has a plentiful selection of delicious milk/original/fruit tea drinks that can be made to your liking! I ordered the green tea milk tea the first time I went and the "boba-rista" was kind enough to let me taste the flavor before I committed to my drink! If you're unsure of how much sugar to add to your drink don't hesitate to ask for a sample prior to purchasing! As a matcha fanatic I thought their green tea flavor was very authentic and not too bitter or artificially flavored, I am very picky about my matcha. Furthermore, their boba bubbles were also very soft and chewy which I personally love. They also have a small selection of desserts that are in a clear display which I unfortunately did not get to try, but I will certainly be back to do so and to come back for some more delicious boba! read more

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I enjoyed the black milk tea I had here. The overall impression I had here was that the teas I tried had more of a homemade feel than other establishments or tea franchises. I tend to go for the more classic drinks like the black tea or jasmine, and since they were both a bit lighter than the ones I'm used to buying, that's kinda what reminded me of the ones I make at home. What I loved was that the owner let me try samples before buying. I appreciate that because a some other places don't, and I'm always iffy to try new drinks because I'd hate to throw away a $4 drink if I didn't like it. So an extra star for customer service! They also have a cute and cozy upstairs to chill, where you can sit away from the people coming in! read more

I walked in at 2pm in a Friday and had to wait because they were about to make me some fresh boba! That's a win. The frozen yogurt drinks are basically slushies. The papaya froyo drink was refreshing, but it needed something a little bit more, like some sweetness. The peach froyo was much better. The black currant fruit tea hit the spot, even hours after I ordered it! I do recommend that. Extremely refreshing and thirst quenching. The menu is on the smaller side, but sometimes that's best so you can stick to your decision and not change it every minute. I'm sure if there was something you didn't see, they'd be able to make it too. read more

Hand down best bubble tea in Richmond. Drinks here are made with love! The owners of this place make going here such a pleasant experience. My go to drinks are taro tea and Thai tea. They care about your opinion and want you to have the best experience possible. My drinks are always delicious never watered down like other places. read more

Super clean and cute little cafe. The staff was super and helpful. The boss lady was super kind and asked about our drinks. I got the oolong milk tea and that was super good. They made my friends rose tea and they made that fresh. The boba was alright. Definitely will come back again. They have a punch card system. read more

Gigi Tea Time - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great homey tea! This lady really loves her company and makes delicious teas. She recommends a bunch and even lets you try them. Plus, she has a card so you can get it stamped for a free tea after 10! read more

Tea - Coming from San Jose where we have 2 Boba shops every block, I have to say everything I've tried here is as legit as it gets (Blackcurrant tea, Lemon Rooibos - three times already). The tea is excellent even in West Coast standards. Shop - Clean restrooms, WIFI, quiet and ample space. Has potential to be a good study spot. Customer Service - Great. read more

Gigi Tea Time - Shumai was really bomb. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was unimpressed and found my tea to have no tea taste. It was very sweet and different than I am accustomed to. I really enjoy Kung Fu Tea and found GiGi Tea Time to be more inconsistent. read more

With so many bubble tea places in the area I was a little skeptical at first. What could this place provide that the others couldn't? The first answer to this is customer service. The lady who runs the place is super nice & really cares about whether or not you enjoy your drink. They also have a loyalty card, one free drink for every ten purchase. Neither Kung fu or tt lounge have one. The price is also better than Kung fu. A medium smoothie tea is the size of a Kung fu large for a fraction of the price. I think I got a medium with jelly & bubbles for less than a regular medium at king fu. I'm a huge rose tea fan, so I was excited to see that they had a rose milk tea. The flavor wasn't overpowering, but also wasn't too weak. Finally I really live that they have heart shaped jellies? That might be a little silly, but they're very cute & actually taste like strawberry. I totally recommend trying this place out the next time you're in the mood for bubble tea. read more

This place is adorable! They have upstairs seating for you to sit around and hang out. :) Milk tea was delicious! I ordered the Ceylon black milk tea with boba. It has a nice roasted flavor and I believe they sweetened it with honey! I personally like this better than Kung Fu Tea's black milk tea. The style of these drinks reminds me of the Taiwanese style teas. Will definitely be coming back and hanging out next time! :) I hope this business flourishes! read more

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We've always been loyal fans of TT Lounge since attending VCU 15 years ago (omg!) but am glad to see other options popping up. The only complaint I have about this place is finding parking can be difficult. But the refreshing boba tea and friendly owners make the trip worth it every time. Our personal favorite is strawberry! read more

First time visiting here, but I already know it won't be my last! Yes, parking can be a hassle especially if there is an event, but it's also downtown so that's to be expected. The woman behind the counter was so nice and even helped me carry some of the drinks to my car, which goes above and beyond! I tasted drinks with both boba and jelly and the consistency was spot on! They don't have a long list of flavors- just the more popular flavors, but they perfected the flavors they do have! They do carry some food items like a cheeseburger or crepes which I will try next time! Also, the lower level has minimal seating so head upstairs if you want to relax. read more

i had the matcha bubble tea, the flavor was delicious. the shop is very clean and nicely decorated, and the owner was very kind! highly recommend. read more

The tea here is absolutely delightful. Each of the teas has a well balanced and true taste, versus the powered or syrupy flavor of some other bubble tea places. The Jasmine tea is my favorite so far. The boba is very good, not too heavy and a touch sweet. The staff are warm and very helpful, and the location has an upper floor with a sitting area and wifi. The large windows make it a really nice spot to take a chill break on a nice day. read more

Awesome drinks, delicious food, relaxing place, and quick service! The best boba place in all of Richmond!

It's a decent place to go and get boba tea. It's not a sophisticated nor does it have as many options as kokee tea but it is a solid place. The folks here are really nice and the teas that they have are really good.I don't know if they have somewhere to sit down and I haven't ever tasted their food I only ever come here to get the boba. read more

The owner? I'm assuming was wonderful. She asked how I liked it and if it was good as she saw me taste the strawberry yogurt smoothie. Out of all my friends, I'd have to say that mine had the most flavor. I give it four stars and not five because the atmosphere. It was nice that it had upstairs seating, but seemed too quiet and felt as if they can hear everything we say right downstairs- not that it's an issue, but... overall my smoothie was good! read more

Gigi Tea Time - Strawberry yogurt smoothie! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My new favorite boba tea house, delicious desserts and good stuffs plenty of tea choices and I highly recommend Gigi Tea Time this is the place to go read more

Gigi Tea Time - Gigi Tea time - Bubble Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Their tea is strong which is good imo and their boba tastes better than the competitors tt lounge and kft (smaller but they give you more!) I went in towards closing so it was barren and the sole employee ran out of lids and covered mine with saran wrap. It sounds ratchet but it was neat and cute hahaha. The pricing is pretty good, I paid ~$4 for a large jasmine green tea with boba. Would definitely recommend if you're on that side of campus. It easier to get to than kung fu tea and tt lounge since the parking traffic isn't so bad away from vcu campus. read more

Better than kung fu tea and kokee tea, it is much lighter and less sweeter (at least their original black milk tea is) I prefer this kind of taste because I feel like its more authenic. Will definitely come back here again! read more

Hands-down favorite bubble tea spot here. The owner is so kind and takes a lot of pride in her work. Her employees are always awesome, too. As a testament to the customer service here, the owner always asks us whether the tea is to our liking or not. Although we've never had a tea we didn't like from her, she always offers to remake it or give us something that would better suit our tastes. She makes a high quality tea that tastes like tea and nothing artificial/less. I recommend trying all the teas that interest you, but we really liked the taro, ceylon, and toffee milk teas, and recommend trying the passion fruit bubbles with any fruity tea. Pretty sad we'll be leaving Richmond.. Gi's tea is something we'll miss a lot.. read more

This is the best bubble tea spot I have ever been to ever! The tea itself is phenomenal and the service makes it even better. Gigi is the sweetest host and truly post love and passion into her product. I enjoy going to Gigi's just to see her kind smile and of course get my favorite Tarro tea with bubbas. There is a wide variety of authentic hand made recipes to add to your drinks like the grass jelly, cheese tea tipping, mango jelly to mention a few. I highly recommend Gigi. It never disappoints. read more

Their smoothies are perfect. Texture is like snow instead of crushed ice. Would recommend 10/10 Try their honey oolong tea read more

My favorite place to get bubble tea on VCU campus - owner is incredibly sweet and drinks are always delicious! Don't be deterred by the name, cheese foam is SO GOOD! More like a salted cheesecake topping than "cheese" - it adds a caremely taste and is so tasty! Highly recommend. read more

I really like my taro with boba. My husband didn't care for his mango smoothie drink.

This place is such a gem. The bubble tea is so tasty and fresh, they're happy to modify sweetness, and the variety is great. And their food!! Go out and try the Chinese crepe, it's the perfect amount of lunch - satisfying but not overly filling. I've been getting it with ham, but today I had it with the fried chicken and it was delicious. read more