I visited Chicha San Chen and it felt more like a tea workshop than a typical bubble tea shop. From…read moremy visit, there were two people working the counter, carefully making drinks and taking orders. You can see them measuring ingredients on scales and following a very deliberate process, so it is not a quick in and out kind of place. I ordered the lemon wonderland and the honey osmanthus oolong tea. Both were really enjoyable. The lemon wonderland tasted fresh and balanced, not overly sweet, with a clean citrus brightness. The honey osmanthus oolong was more subtle, lightly floral with a smooth tea base that came through clearly. You can tell the tea itself is the focus here, not just the toppings or sugar. Service felt focused and methodical rather than chatty, which fits the style. Drinks took a bit longer than average, but it made sense once you see the care going into each cup.

Have yet to have a bad drink from this place…read more Menu has enough variety but not too much where you're overwhelmed with too many choices. They are fast with their service.

Delicious teas and great service! Saunam is super helpful and knowledgeable. The teas themselves…read moreare very flavourful! There are also a tonne of flavours/types of teas to choose from. Definitely recommend!!!!

From the owner: We specialize in Assamese Black Teas from the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. Assam black tea is…read moremalty, strong and incredibly flavorful; perfect with milk tea & black. We offer only loose leaf teas. We offer pure teas and herbs, and also blends that are freshly made-to-order. You can order on our website or via phone. You can also pick up at our facility even when you order online; save on shipping!

Came here because I had a 50% off coupon for their waffles. Ordered the cookie monster waffle. On…read morethe menu it says you can choose between brussels or liege but the cashier never asked even after paying. I had to ask whether I could choose and they said yes. The waffle was so disappointing. Nothing special about it to be worth the original price of $13.95. You would have expected something bigger but it was small.

Came here recently for the BOGO free Watermelon drink deal. That deal was over but they still had a…read moreBOGO 50% off deal on the Watermelon drinks so I came back for that deal ended. Got my daughter a Watermelon Yakult drink with coconut jelly in it and a Watermelon slush drink with coconut jelly in it. Didn't get around to trying my daughter's drink. I enjoyed the Watermelon Slush, but I think I actually liked the Watermelon Mango Slush I had previously better than plain Watermelon Slush. Seems like the Watermelon drinks are going to be a limited time offer but I kinda wish they'd keep them around permanently!

It's a cute small store right next to the T&T supermarket. It does feel interchangeable with many…read moreof the other boba shops around in the mall. Nothing in particular stood out to me aside from the fact they sold egg waffles, but service was fast because I had gone on a late night weekday and no one else was around. 0% Sugar Roasted Milk Tea with Mini Boba was surprisingly flavorful. It had a creamy, buttery taste with light chocolate notes. The quality of the drink was mid, but you get what you pay for. The mini boba had clumped together in some parts and wasn't too sweet. It was a decent drink I might try again, but there's a lot of variety on the menu.

New bubble tea shop right next to T&T. In other words, middle of nowhere. This is at the opposite…read moreend of the mall compared to the food court, in the basement level. Parking is plentiful in the Metropolis lot. The place is brightly lit, with a bright yellow theme. Staff were friendly and helpful. I tried the oolong macchiato. Quite tasty,though 1/4 of this thing is basically whipped cream. Something to keep in mind. I wasn't sure how well the cream would mix with the tanginess of the tea, but it worked. Very refreshing. I'd gladly come back at some point. Recommended.

A place that focus on the tea. If you want to try a bubble tea with not a regular black/green tea…read morebut something different with higher quality of tea, this is the place. They often listed the name of the tea they have, like gold oolong, osmanthus oolong, da hong pao (rock tea) or recently, new phoenix dan cong tea. They also have tea cube as one of the topic as their signature. The menu is often small and focused, with a little bit of each type: fruit tea, milk tea and others. The sweetness level of my preference here is 25% sugar and 100% ice, but not all can be adjusted and I never have a drink that's too sweet here.

Chinese guy at the front counter was a rude unprofessional teenager man. He didn't acknowledge me…read morewhen I asked for my order, he just pointed the items with his chin and back down looking at his phone again. The owner needs to do a better job hiring.

No question asked .. solid 5 stars in all aspects …read more. From the tranquil setting to the exquisite pastries, open face sandwiches, organic teas and the outstanding service!! Kudos to the young gentleman who we had the pleasure of dealing with this lovely afternoon .. since it was our first time .. he took the time to explain the menu and made suggestions .. our party of 5 enjoyed immensely and was able to try out a bit of everything! .. after seeing their post on Facebook we decided to take a drive out .. at first we thought we had entered an unauthorized driveway as we had to pass a service road ( unpaved ) .. upon making the last turn we saw a wide open plain with tiny white flowers all over the grounds .. come explore the space and enjoy the organic teas & hand crafted confections ( do try out their Japanese inspired Anko Confections! ) Call ahead if you wanted to reserve specific items as they are all made in-house in a very limited number!

What an super amazing hidden gem 8 Corners is!!…read more 8 Corners Organic Tea Room is located inside a forest, so it looked a bit shady to get to the venue, but so worth it. It even said that it's "closed" but really, it was open, but only just for us because we booked the Private Function Room for a bridal shower!! We got to the room and it was like high-tea heaven! They had prepared the room specifically for the shower and it looked spectacular!! I loved every single item we had here- pastries, treats, tea. I loved that everything was organic and made fresh in-house. My favourite would be the orange jelly dessert because I have such a sweet tooth! And my favourite tea is the bubble gum iced tea!! All of the tea was delicious! The wait staff and kitchen staff are so friendly and family-like. They were such amazing hosts. I am definitely coming back again!

This is a hidden Bubbletea place in the middle of residential…read more Got their Mango Jasmine with double pearls. Tasted really good and it came with fresh mangos. Service was fast but the place isn't that big so we didn't stay inside.

I stumbled upon Blossom Teas and was immediately sold when I saw their summer mango lineup...so…read moremany creative options to choose from! You can really tell they put thought into their seasonal flavors, and as a huge mango fan, this place felt like a dream. I tried one of their creamy mango drinks and one of their smoothies and it was perfectly refreshing...not too sweet, with real fruit flavor that didn't taste artificial.

Sometimes the line is long but it moves quickly. There is a digital order menu after the queue and…read moreyour tea is ready in minutes after ordering. Delicious boba mill tea.

Been a few times to Macu Tea. They have three other locations (DT, Kerrisdale and Burnaby). Wait is…read moreusually 15 to 30 minutes. Drinks are $6.00 to $8.75. Nice that they put a small bench at the back. - ACE strawberry avocado smoothie ($8.75) - slightly too icy. Better if they blended the strawberries - Premium orange li-li tea ($7.75) - Bo-bo grape smoothie ($8.25) - good jelly & agar. Thick, smooth texture. One of their best flavours - Grapefruit li-li with honey ($7.95) and boba ($1.00) - plain but good chew. Real bits of tart grapefruit

Summer heat can be so exhausting but on the upside it's a great excuse to indulge in delicious cool…read moretreats!  From its humble beginnings as a bubble tea food truck, Teapressu went on to open a store where they sell their refreshing bubble tea drinks, and now ice cream as well. The interior of their store is quite whimsical, with all the sloth themed decor. Plus, they even have a claw machine that you can play. It's such a fun place! Their ice cream is freshly churned and you can see it churning continuously throughout the day. It's mesmerizing and I could stand at the counter for quite some time, watching the ice cream churn if it weren't for other people coming into the store, wanting to place their orders! The ice cream flavors they have number less than 10, but they are all wonderful flavors and we were impressed with the quality of the flavors that we tried. The flavors they had when we went were as follows: Rich Black Sesame, 2 Shots Espresso, Premium Earl Grey, Supreme Oolong, Uji Matcha, Creamy Mango with bits, Hokkaido "Milk", abd Very Strawberry. We ordered Premium Earl Grey and Uji Matcha ice cream, along with their Golden Peach drink. Yum, yum, and yum! While I love a tasty drink I think my love for ice cream is greater, and the ice cream we had at Teapressu was exquisite. The Uji Matcha flavor was very pronounced and while Earl Grey is a flavor that tends to be very much absent in a lot of desserts I've tried, I could actually taste the Earl Grey flavor this time in their Premium Earl Grey ice cream. Service: Good Parking: This part can be tricky but we managed to find free parking a couple blocks away on Burlington Ave. Location: 5242 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

Really enjoyed the Black Sesame ice cream! They let us sample a few flavours and shaped the ice…read morecream into a cute rose shape! Great gem in the metrotown area!

Saw this place on tiktok and had to give it a try. My bestie and I were visiting from America…read more The food and atmosphere was so amazing. The girl working behind the counter was so sweet and recommended some stuff off the menu. We loved everything we had. Even talked to some locals inside and they were so friendly and gave us some more recommendations in the area.

This place closed down for awhile and then reopened. This was our first visit back since they…read morereopened. Gotta be honest, it's not as good as it used to be. The menu has shrunk considerably and their business days/hours are also a lot less than what it was previously. The drinks were not as tasty as they used to be. My Blue Rose drink was the best of the bunch and I would say even that was just OK. I enjoyed the Lychee jelly in my drink. That was probably the best part of the drink. The liquid part was kinda "meh" for me. I think the best thing we ordered was the matcha soft serve ice cream. On the flip side, there was a guy playing piano there and they were taking requests. I suggested Demon Slayer and the guy played the famous "Gurenge" song by Lisa from season one of Demon Slayer. That was kinda cool. He was a very good pianist. Great way to liven the atmosphere. Also, there was a guy who came around and gave us all tiny paper cranes. It's nothing much, but still always nice to be gifted with anything at all. Business must be hard for them. It would sure be nice to see them return to how they used to be, with a bigger menu, tastier drinks and more days/hours again. We love this place for the manga/ anime vibes that it exudes, and love the Matcha soft serve ice cream they sell here. Really wanna give this place a higher rating but the drinks were really not up to par this time, and as much as we love the Matcha ice cream, it is not by itself enough to warrant giving out a higher rating. If they could just improve the quality of their drinks again...then even if they menu remains limited, at least if everything they serve is of good quality...that would be enough to merit a higher rating.