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    Great Tea

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Mango matcha
    Erica L.

    Surprisingly better than I thought it would be! The matcha was decent and regular sweetness is not too sweet. I got less ice and it was perfect. After mixing the mango in, there was definitely some mango flavor but it wasn't strong. The chunks of mango didn't fit in the straw though and I could tell it was frozen chunks that were defrosted.

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    Jean L.

    There's no shortage of milk tea shops in Oakland, particularly around Chinatown Oakland. Great Tea opened earlier this year and their tea drinks are pretty great. This shop is not a sit & linger as there are no tables/chairs, this is more of a order & go shop. They've expanded their offerings with more signage/photos on the door/walls, or just scroll through the tablet at the self-ordering kiosk. They use real fruit for the fruit drinks as I've seen firsthand, a lady (probably the owner) chopping up fruits and organizing fresh fruits. The result is amazing, no additional sugar required as I've hada few sips. My usual drinks rotate among the milk teas. Most recently, I ordered the taro mochi milk tea. Taro puree and mochi really enhanced the chewing experience while drinking the milk tea. No additional sugar added. Prices are competitive for the area. I'll be back again soon. #43/2025

    Pomelo, Mango Fresh Fruit. Coconut milk (6.95)
    Victor G.

    Great Tea opened recently in Yomie's Rice & Yogurt's long vacated space. Just order & go. No seating inside or out. No posted menu. Just ask the aunties on duty what was best seller. She pointed it out on the ordering kiosk. Offerings (boba tea, fruit teas): fresh milk tea, handcrafted organic tea with fresh fruit, fresh fruit organic tea with cream, handcrafted organic tea with fresh fruit. Didn't see snacks.. Sips: Pomelo with Mango & Coconut Milk(6.95) no sugar, less ice -came out in 6ish minutes. Could easily see the various layers: pomelo fruit on top, coconut milk with sago pearls in the middle, mango fruit on bottom. -didn't see/taste ice, must have been blended with fruit or coconut milk. Sugar natural taste. Definitely no sugar added. Small sagos tender. A + *advisory of cup: "consume in half hour". Saw it a few hours later. **only shook it a little. Probably would have tasted a more nuanced. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quantity: 24 oz. Great value. Quality: better than other boba shops. Fresh fruits used. Not juices nor purées...

    Jenny H.

    I walked in and ordered on the screen. I got a regular milk tea with boba, 0% sugar and light ice. After you pay, the owner or staff comes out to greet you and start the order. The owner was working today and she was so nice as we conversed. I asked her for more tea and less milk ratio. She made sure that I was okay with 0% sugar because it won't be as sweet. Which is good because I am trying to limit my sugar! The drink was prepared quick and with care. It was DELICIOUS. The boba is so soft and chewy. The drink had sweetness from the brown sugar from the boba so trust me you don't need sugar. She gives a good amount of boba! Yay! The owner is so kind and understanding as we conversed about other things. Definitely give this place a try!!

    Left: Fresh Lychee Tea Right: Osmanthus Oolong Purple Rice
    Justine D.

    When I heard another boba shop had opened in Oakland, I was honestly very skeptical. The city is definitely not lacking in boba shops, and with Golden Tea shop being very close by, I had high expectations going in. However, I ended up being pleasantly surprised by the drinks. The lychee drink was freshly blended, and I could taste the lychee bits as I consumed the drink. The crema also paired pretty well with the drink, and it felt fresh. I would say the boba was a little less flavorful than I would have preferred. The osmanthus drink was my personal favorite. I really liked the purple rice (reminded me of a traditional Malaysian dessert), and the tea flavor was strong enough to balance out the milk. We did get a puffle waffle as well (as part of their grand opening deal), but this unfortunately fell short. The waffle was pretty mushy (not as crispy waffle texture), and oddly over-salted but under-sugared. It was also really eggy tasting. It wasn't my favorite, but if some modifications are made to the flavor and length of time cooked, I am sure this will also be a hit!

    Seasonal Drink: Taro Bliss
    J M.

    I came across this place on my way to the bus stop. The woman who was working there was so kind and helpful with placing my order. It was my first time there, and didn't know what to get. She gave me in-depth descriptions about how some of the drinks were made, which made it easy for me to pick a flavor. The place is small, but their quality of their drinks can't be beat! They use FRESH FRUIT for their drinks-- she even showed me the fruits they had on rotation that day. I think it's very easy to tell when a shop uses powders so this is something I really value. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors!

    Lychee slushie
    Fanny T.

    The place smells like egg puffs in the best way! Very fresh and a short wait. Less than 10 minutes. A new drink place in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza Shopping Center in the heart of Oakland Chinatown.

    Tall cup, matcha creme brulee half sugar was enough sweetness

    Boba under $6! Fast and friendly service. The drinks come in the tall cups, the ipad was easy to use, and it was a local family shop. The drinks weren't too sweet at half sugar, which was perfect for me. The secret egg waffles were hot and fresh to eat.

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    Really tasty! Real fruits in the fruit teas. Got the 2 drinks for 1 free egg waffle deal.

    Delicious tiger brown sugar boba with sea salt creamer and milk tea

    Yummy milk tea with bouncy boba. On top they are just open with free egg puffs when buying boba drink. Nice owners and workers. Attentive and explaining nicely their drinks and ingredients. Look for Kaylee. She is exceptional!

    Thai tea and waffle

    The smell of the waffle pulled me in. My daughter had the Thai tea, which I loved because we could select the level of sweetness. The waffle was fresh off the griddle, soft and sweet. Service was prompt.

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    The boba was good. It tasted sweet but not overly so. The employees were friendly and helpful.

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    Drinks made just right and the cashier were very friendly and helpful. She patiently explained each drink.

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    I got a strawberry matcha with crème brûlée topping & it was too milky and didn't have enough flavor. Service was very quick though!

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