My go-to for milk tea! This place blew up so quickly. No matter what time, close to closing, there's still a line. Don't let the line bring you down, it does go by quickly. My favorite drink is their brown sugar milk tea w/brown sugar boba. I have been getting that almost every time and it never disappoints me. I do get it 25% sweetness since it's sweet with all that brown sugar lol. Recently, I tried their matcha latte with creamy cake. I saw someone on Instagram post about it and I was like "omg, I need to try it". Let me tell you, that was the best decision. Now I have 2 favorite drinks! People that work there are always so friendly and always willing to give you suggestions. Price wise is not bad compared to other tea places and when you check in to Yelp, don't forget to use the 10% offer! read more

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New favorite. I usually go to teapresso, or mr tea and have been wanting to try Hana tea for awhile now. I finally found myself on kalihi with some time to kill and decided to check this place out. The line was about 20 people deep on a Saturday afternoon. We probably waited about 30 minutes to order and get our drinks. Once we got to the front, we found out that they were out of hongkong milk tea. That's ok. I like brown sugar milk tea, too! Brown sugar milk tea (黑糖奶茶) is common in Taiwan, but it isn't really popular here for some reason. Teapresso recently started offering it, but I think they need to work on it. Hana tea has it down. The tea is strong and it's not watery at all. The boba is perfect and at 50% sweet, it was perfect sweetness for me. They also ask if you want more or less ice. then you get a number and wait. They have comfy chairs and a bunch of tables for people to wait for their drinks. The service was pretty friendly and they were going as fast as they could. I will definitely be back. I want to try the yuzu tea and hongkong milk tea. Even if I have to wait 30 minutes, I think it's worth it. This place is located in the little shopping center across form hcc. Apparently lox of bagels moved here too! I'll definitely need to come back for milk tea and a bagel sandwich for lunch sometime.... and then maybe finish it off with some mochi. Lol. There's enough parking to not be stressed out. Try this place out if you love milk tea and boba (珍珠奶茶) #bobalife haha read more

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I've been here a few times and I can see why they are doing well/ so popular not just a phase! every time I come here the line is near the door but it moves quickly. The following I have tried all with cheese foam: -jasmine milk tea 4/5: This is my main go to order at all milk tea places. Regardless where I go I always order this and it will determine if i o going back to the place. I loved this and the combination of the cheese foam made it way better than just plain. -brown sugar milk tea 3/5: I didn't like as much as everyone raved about it. There were no swirls of black sugar like in the pictures, it just tasted like a plain black milk tea. It could be my sugar level choice but it shouldn't have made a huge difference. -Hong kong style milk tea 5/5!!! This one is limited sometimes they will have it and sometimes they don't. A few times it wasn't on the menu but finally I saw it so I had to try. If you've had authentic hong kong style milk tea (si mat nai cha) you won't understand the anticipation! The brewing process of this is longer and the tea is much more intense, less milk is added to this. I adore stronger milk so this I love! If you're more of a tea person and less milk this might be for you! It is much more bitter than a classic milk tea. Color is much richer and darker. In summary I love milk tea with more of the tea flavor and the cheese foam just makes all of them a sweet salty savory taste which makes the enjoyment of it better. I have never been a fan of tapioca balls growing up so I can't really share how theirs is. read more

Hana Tea - brown sugar milk tea.... doesn't look like the other pics.... - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of the few places that has ube flavor menu that actually tastes ube. A lot of places claim their ube drink or pastry has ube flavor but has zero taste of ube. But Hana tea offers ube latte that actually really tastes real ube. read more

The best choice of your day is to come to Hana Tea to get you boba tea. Came here with the family and we all enjoyed our boba teas. ORDER - Large brown sugar milk tea with brûlée cheese, 100% sweetness, normal ice and brown sugar boba. Total price $6.81 PARKING - Parking lot is big. You'll find parking here. Came here on a Saturday around 1:30 and found parking right in front. AMBIANCE - Chill place. Love the quotes posted on the wall. SERVICE - Great service and quick service. Will definitely come back here. Overall, a lot of sweetness with boba that isn't too hard or chewy. Love a good tea with perfectly cooked boba. No complaints here. Looking for boba? Come to Hana Tea. read more

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Since my last review, I've been coming here at least once a week to sometimes coming back 2-3 days in a row. Hana Tea is officially my #1 go-to for drinks! I've tried a lot from their menu and I loved everything I ordered but my favorite drink is definitely the Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Creamy Cake! It is a unique topping that only Hana Tea serves. It follows a similar concept to Thai Walls at Starbucks where it's all over the sides of your cup. Creamy Cake reminds me of a light version of whipped cream that I can't get enough of. And it looks like I'm not the only who agrees. Since word came out about how amazing Hana Tea's drinks are, don't be surprised to find the line almost out the door. The wait can almost be over 30 minutes! Just be prepared for a wait and avoid going at prime times (usually lunch time) Their Fruit Teas and Sparkling Water choices are something else that I would recommend especially for those who can't drink caffeine. It's like drinking a fruit soda that is surprisingly pleasant and this is coming from someone who does not care for sparkling water. You can also eat the fruit as a snack afterwards. I absolutely love this place and I hope they decide to extend their hours later on! read more

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Ohmigosh - STAWP everything! If you like milk tea & boba or just milk tea or just boba, you have to make your way to Dillingham in Kalihi and get your hands on one of these drinks. This place is bumping all over Instagram and personally I never even heard of this place until one magical day when my co-worker said she was picking up milk tea from this place. She swore, it would be AMAZING and it wouldn't let me down. Well, she was right - it was so amazing!! She got me a Hong Kong Milk Tea with creamy foam and brown sugar boba. The milk tea is not overpowering or watery, the brown sugar boba was cooked to perfection with a sweet brown sugar taste, and the creamy cake - that was definitely my icing to my cake (well, in this case my milk tea). I was so impressed I had to share this with my husband. So we trekked it one day from Kapolei to Kalihi in crazy afternoon traffic (there was an accident that day). After an hour, we finally got there. He ordered a Coffee Milk Tea with creamy cake and brown sugar boba and we got my sister a Brown Sugar Milk Tea with creamy cake and brown sugar boba. I'm telling you, brown sugar boba is where it's at... add in creamy foam and it's over! Boom, deliciousness!! Creamy cake is a frothy foam that is like whipping cream mixed with sort of like condensed milk sweetness. It's worth a try if you like creamy. With all that added sweetness, you won't feel like your missing the milk tea sweetness if you drop your sweetness level to a 50% or 25%. The shop itself feels very open and chic. Definitely a place you'd go in and feel like saying, "Aesthetic!" Very clean and has a warm/ welcoming feeling. I'd feel comfortable sitting here and doing work, or even just chatting and catching up with a friend. Parking is easy and free. There are a lot of open spaces in front of the shop. Everything about this place is great, I'm loving it! Even the meaning of HANA is great: Happiness Along with Nothing but Aloha!! So good right!?! Happy drinking :) read more

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I had to pick up my friend from the airport and wanted to stop by to get a little dessert drink for the both of us at Hana Tea. I'm a big fan of boba and had heard good reviews about this place, so I was excited to try it out. Hana Tea is located in a plaza with many other smaller stores, so there is definitely a spacious parking lot. I came on a Saturday at 12 pm and it was easy finding parking. The inside of Hana tea has cute wall art and is overall well decorated. Something to note is that it is definitely not a place to sit around and chill with your drink as the inside has been set up for COVID precautions. I asked the cashier for their recommended and they told me that their brown sugar milk tea was popular, so I ordered that at 75 sweetness, and it was delicious! The boba was soft and chewy and the milk tea was perfectly balanced between the tea flavor and sweet milk flavor. Even at 75 sweet, the brown sugar milk tea was pretty sweet, so next time I probably would have gotten 50 sweet, but the server was so kind and even offered to remake it if I didn't like it. Overall, 10/10 experience! read more

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This boba shop is legitimately insane! The price point for the boba itself is less than $5 and all toppings run from .50-$1.00 there is a huge hype and following so be prepared for a line and possibly a long wait. One day I came on a weekend around 2:30 and the line was outside of their door and then some! I opted to pass that day knowing that the wait time can be kinda long sometimes. I honestly don't know what time is the best time to come cause I've come in the morning a little after opening and they're already busy and I had friends that show up before closing and the lines are just as long. So you just have to try your luck! My favorite is the brown sugar milk tea with creamy cake topping. I've gotten it with the brûlée topping and it kinda gave it like a salted caramel taste to it?? Anyway I usually don't like milk tea taste to my tea if you know what I mean?? I like the fruit/smoothie types but I really like this brown sugar drink. So they're located next to hcc in that little strip mall next to lox of bagels. There's parking but I guess just be mindful of where you park they have a sign up now to park in front of their store and not other areas? I guess cars have gotten towed or something. I haven't had problems with parking as I just grab and go but the parking lot can be a little congested so just be patient and mindful of others and you should be good. Oh yea! Don't forget the stamp card and to do a yelp check in for 10% off! read more

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I'm not a milk tea fan or a sweets fan. Come to think of it, I'm not even a fan of soda. Guess I was born without a sweet tooth. Mink on the other hand, loves milk tea and sweets. I think that I drank about a small cup worth of milk tea my entire life (a sip here and there). With that said, if I were to go anywhere on Oahu for milk tea, I would come here and it's not because the cashier is cute. That's just a bonus ;p We found out about Hana Tea from Kathy H. She loves this place so we had to check them out. They are located off Dillingham Blvd. Brick Oven Pizza, Yohei, Lox of Bagels and H&R Block are in the same complex as Hana Tea. The outside of the building is run down but the inside is very clean and modern. Customer service was friendly and they corrected my drink mishap quickly. Drinks are hand crafted and they are meticulous making them. Mink ordered the M size Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Mini Boba and regular sweet. I ordered the M size Hong Kong Style Milk Tea with Creamy Cake, Cheese Foam and 25% sweet. I liked Mink's drink better than mine because with the additions I put in the drink, I should have gotten it regular sweet vs 25% sweet. Overall, they were good and you can taste the quality in the drinks. If you like milk tea, you have to check this place out! read more

Hana Tea - L Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Mini Boba; R Hong Kong Style Milk Tea with Creamy Cake, Cheese Foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My go to place for mango ice tea and brown sugar milk tea! The staff is really nice and the inside is so cute.

My friend Donna mentioned to me how she loved this place. After reading the raving reviews of Kathy H and Sherrie K my curiousity was piqued. How could i not want to try this place? With such a cute name and as cute a shoppe, it was meant to be! Driving between work and the Likelike today I found myself just outside Hana Tea Shoppe. The word must be out just how good, and authentic Hana Tea is after being open just 3 weeks...the parking lot was packed. Drove around the corner and parked outside of H&R Block. Once I walked in I heard the familiar sound of Chinese from half the tables. Good sign as these type of drinks and snacks are very popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China. There was a line of half a dozen people yet moving fast with every table taken. Good, good! The service was so friendly. I waited towards the front of the shoppe for my treat and the servers were so nice to tell me what each delicious drink was AND how it was made. Found out the fruit smoothies are all made with fresh fruit. When my drink was delivered the server made sure to repeat my order and then left the table with "enjoy!" And the tea? Do love a good milk tea but which one to get...as recommended by Sherrie and Kathy...brown sugar milk tea with creamy cake or milk tea with cheese foam topping? What the heck, when all else is equal, choose the pretty one! haha. That brown sugar milk tea was really REALLY good! Don't like too sweet so ordered it at 25pct sweet. PERFECT for me! And even though less sweet, was still so memorably delicious like a decadent dessert. Throw in some brown sugar boba for that extra treat that Sherrie and Kathy recommend and you have a most memorable afternoon treat! Thanks yelp pals for putting this place on the map for me! Ohh my wow. Hana tea is like a dessert party in a cup!! If ima gonna be stuck in likelike traffic, might as well be with a cup of this party! Can't wait to return for a refresher, another milk tea, or a fresh fruit smoothie! read more

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Cheerful service and delicious boba in Kalihi, Honolulu... I saw some photos on Instagram for this new Boba Tea Shop and I read Kathy's review which included some CAPITAL LETTERS and made me believe that she was SERIOUS about how GOOD the beverages are at Hana Tea! Since I had finished some errands at Costco in Iwilei, I realized how close I was to Hana Tea. I actually saw it this past week when I had lunch at Yohei Sushi. At that time, I was too full to get a drink, but not today... I parked for free right in the front of the cute shop. The lot is shared by several businesses, but they were closed by the time I arrived. When I entered, there was a table of young adults playing games and a table of people working/studying with their laptops. It's such a comfortable place for everyone to hang out! There were electrical outlets along the walls for charging purposes! Wow...so thoughtful! I was greeted warmly at the counter and I read off Kathy's review, written an hour prior to my visit! The workers smiled and asked if I was looking at something online. Yes! I wanted Kathy's BROWN SUGAR MILK TEA with CREAMY CAKE & BROWN SUGAR BOBA - half sweet! Haha! Yup! Since she highly praised it! And she's right! I couldn't put the cup down! I almost finished it in the car on my drive home! Yummy! I really enjoyed the brown sugar flavored boba! The chewiness was fun, too! Will I be back? Sure! Especially because it's so close to Costco and ... I have a stamp card which gives me incentive to return! read more

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After seeing a ton of my yelp elite friends write a review for here and many posts on IG, I finally found a chance to try here on a Saturday afternoon. I thought it might be crowded and the line was a lot longer than I had expected. While we were waiting in line, I noticed that over half of the people sitting down were still waiting for their tea. We waited about 10 minutes to order and then another 20 minutes for our tea. My husband and I ordered a Classic milk tea with creamy cake and brown sugar boba and a brown sugar milk tea with brûlée cheese foam and brown sugar boba. Both larges, 100% sweetness. I liked the brown sugar milk tea better. I'd recommend trying the brûlée cheese foam. The tea sweetness was just enough and the only thing I didn't like was the boba :( it was a little too chewy for me. read more

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This was my first time coming to Hana Tea and I was so excited to try it out. I have heard so many reviews about this place. The layout was very cute, with space to study and hangout. I found parking right away on a weekend. Now for the drinks. I ordered a watermelon smoothie with regular boba, 50% sweetness and less ice. It did not taste lIke watermelon at all. They also used jasmine tea, which I did not know and so the entire drink tasted like jasmine tea. The boba was nice, chewy, and warm, which complimented the drink nicely. I would not order any of their fruit smoothies, and they also do not use real fruits. I also ordered their brown sugar milk tea with regular boba. Not bad and it tasted like it a should. As I got my drink and went into my car, I noticed that the bottom of one of my drinks was leaking! My hand got all sticky with the syrup and overall not a great experience. The drink containers looked sturdy, but it started to leak right away. I may come again just to try their milk teas, but I would not recommend their smoothies. read more

Hana Tea - Watermelon smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is hyped up right now and for good reasons. Their tea is so good, but I especially love the containers they come in! Honestly, cute packaging will get me to buy it and it makes it taste better sometimes in my opinion lol. When we went, there was a line. I always see lines whenever I seen people post on IG or snap so I wasn't too surprised. The inside of the shop is aesthetically pleasing and super cute to take pictures of your tea & post it on snapchat/IG (guilty)! Overall, I think this place is popular because they have pretty good tea, this option called cheese foam & they have the cutest containers. I would recommend to come and try this place! Just know if you come when it's busy, it might be hard to find parking! read more

Hana Tea - Passion Fruit Tea & Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was my last taste of Aloha before I hopped on my flight back to the mainland. But, definitely will not be my last!! Hana Tea is AMAZING and it's a little further than Waikiki, but it's worth the Uber/ drive over if you have a car. With COVID restrictions, you can text in your order or order online. You'll get an ETA and a message when your drink is ready. There is plenty of parking spots on the street or in the parking lot. My boyfriend and I just shared one drink because we didn't want to have stomach aches (lactose intolerant, but that doesn't stop anybody). We got the brown sugar milk tea, with brown sugar boba and the crème brulee foam topping. WHO. WOULD. HAVE. THOUGHT. This drink was out of this world. The milk tea was subtly sweet (I got 30%) and the boba enhanced the sweetness. The boba was perfectly cooked, HOT, and chewy. The crème brulee topping was something that I've never had on a boba drink (and that says a lot since I've had a lot of boba). It was a little salty, but had a nice crème brulee taste to it. I loved how they charred it and added a little crunchiness from the sugar. Everything went well with one another and I can't wait to come back. They're super popular and everyone seems to be ordering 4+ drinks. I definitely will be back and recommend this to anyone visiting from outside of Oahu. read more

I went to try out this place out for the first time with a friend and their drinks really exceed my expectation! Their milk tea drinks were very authentic and does not taste artificial or powdery. It was so good that both of us have to go back to get seconds. For the first round, I ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea with Cheese Foam and she ordered the Classic Milk Tea with regular Boba. For the second round, I ordered the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with regular Boba and she ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea. Brown Sugar Milk Tea: For this drink, the brown sugar has a light taste and the right amount of sweetness. It was also mixed in really well that it didn't clump together on the bottom of the cup. The ingredients in it balanced out perfectly. Jasmine Milk Tea: Honestly our favorite drink by far. The jasmine tea was very fragrant but wasn't too strong that that it would overwhelm the overall drink. It literally taste like flowers blooming in our mouths. For the cheese foam, the flavors wasn't heavy, but actually really light and fluffy. When mixed in, it made my jasmine milk tea a little more creamier. Their boba was also very soft, chewy, and fresh. It came out very warm in our drinks. Overall, their milk tea was very smooth and the temperature was perfect even with the warm boba and the light ice. Our orders came out fairly quickly despite how busy the place was. We tried many milk tea places and this has to be the most authentic one. I would definitely be back for more! read more

Hana Tea - 3/15/19- (Right) medium classic milk tea with boba, (Left) large jasmine milk tea with cheese foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Just like many of the other reviews this place is pretty busy, lines are long because of it being fairly new. But the service is great and they get orders done fast. We came on a Saturday night at around 9pm and there was a line midway through the shop. All the tables were filled and some didn't have their orders yet but shortly after ordering and waiting about 20 minutes we got our order. My other half and I ordered a large melon smoothie with regular boba with 100% sweetness and a large classic milk tea with mini boba and creamy cake and crème brûlée. The cups are different and cute. One issue is the straws which break pretty easy since they don't do well with bending. Smoothie straws which are bigger don't have this problem. The melon tea was pretty good until the end where it's foamy like. It's different from other boba places that sell smoothie drinks but it is quite refreshing. The classic milk tea was good and the creamy cake made it a bit salty but compliments the drink. Definitely will recommended but please note it may be busy especially on the weekends. Also read more

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The boba here is really good! Compared to all the other places in Hawaii that I tried out, the boba here is the freshest and chewiest. Not too sweet. I ordered the passion fruit green tea with boba, half sugar. Not a huge fan of the Yuzu, but didn't have a choice. Overall, more fruity and sweet than I liked, the but the boba itself made up for it. Would have preferred more tea flavor as well. They also didn't have the curry fishball available, which I thought was strange since we went in the early afternoon. There is a large parking lot, so parking shouldn't be an issue. Overall, good spot to visit! read more

The drink was really good. I ended up getting their melon drink with green tea and boba. I probably should have gotten it with milk. Their service was quick and the employees were pretty nice! read more

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First learned about this place from Malia H's instagram story. I'm telling you, IG is a great way to discover new places! It's also a great way for businesses to advertise for free (thank you Hana Tea for having an Instagram account and posting your menu and pics of your drinks!). Their menu is smaller than many of the other bubble tea houses, but they have a few intriguing toppings that you may not find anywhere else, like the creamy cake and cheese foam (both are 75 cents extra). I didn't try either but they seem to be a hit with boba fanatics. Free wi-fi, a spacious seating area, and a stamp card program will keep me coming back whenever I'm in the area! read more

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I placed on online order and let me just say, out of all of the restaurants that do mobile ordering, Hana Tea has the best, most organized system. You can choose your drink, size, toppings, and a specific delivery time to pick up your order -- they also do walk in orders FYI. I ended up getting a large brown sugar milk tea 75% sweet with regular boba, and my boyfriend got the large hong kong milk tea 75% sweet. The boba was soft and bouncy, while the brown sugar milk tea was sweet, but not overly sweet. I don't know if we got a bad batch or if it's genuinely supposed to taste weird, but the hong kong milk tea was more bitter than sweet, so definitely be aware of the taste of that drink. Other than that, Hana Tea is always a hit! read more

Hana Tea - Left: Hong Kong milk tea; Right: Brown sugar milk tea with regular boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wanted to have some boba on a super hot day and wow it was suuuuuuper packed, like talking about line wrapping around the store packed!! After you order, you take a number and wait for them to bring the tea to you. I saw reviews and ordered the brown sugar milk tea with boba at 25% sweetness. It was the perfect sweetness and the boba itself was very flavorful and good. My boyfriend ordered the passion fruit yuzu tea at 75% and he also really enjoyed it! If you use a straw, you'll be able to pick up some yuzu and passion fruit chunks! Highly recommend! read more

Hana Tea - brown sugar milk tea, passion fruit yuzu tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was part of a group order a couple months ago and tried the roasted oolong milk tea. I wasn't impressed. It lacked flavor and tasted watered down despite the amount of ice that was in there. read more

Good teas, prices, service. We got the Thai milk tea and coffee milk tea. Place was hopping at noon on a Saturday! We got a parking spot easily but after that it got busy and filled up. Customers were coming nonstop and the tea was being churned out just as quickly, so the line never got more than one or two deep. You can order online, by phone, or text. We ordered by text and it was very easy. Even if you fail to read the little red sign with instructions, like we did. See photo for Covid precautions. No entry, big plexiglass set up in front of the door. I got the text reply that our order was ready. When you step up to the plexiglass, someone will come out and you just give your name, and they get your order and then you pay and you're on your way. read more

Hana Tea - Sign with ordering info and COVID setup - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Mmm... Boba!!! The one thing I crave pretty much all the time!! When I heard there was a new boba place, I knew I had to check it out!!! This place is located on Dillingham right next to Yohei Japanese Restaurant!! The same shopping center as Lox of Bagels. I saw all the IG posts raving about their Brown Sugar Milk Tea and I just knew I had to try it! Upon arrival, my first impression was 'Omg! This place is soooo cute!' It was like stepping into thee cutest living room! They have cute tables, letter boards with cute saying on them, everything was white and looked super clean. Their menu is huge and definitely has something for everyone. Even those that don't like boba and/or milk tea. Here's what my friends and I got: 1. Brown Sugar Boba: this was suuuper delicious! I got mines 50% sweet and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. You could taste a hint of the brown sugar which added a touch of sweetness at the end of each sip! I can definitely see why this is the most popular drink! 2. Brown Sugar Boba with Cheese Foam & Creme Brûlée finish. My friend has a MAJOR sweet tooth so of course he went allll out. He asked them to combine the 2 most popular drinks: Brown Sugar Boba and Cheese Tea Creme Brûlée. He loooved it! I thought it was a bit weird but, to each their own! Pretty much it's a Milk Tea with cream cheese foam and caramelized sugar on top. It's definitely a sight to see them torch the sugar! 3. Fruit Partea: if you want something light and refreshing, this is definitely something you gotta try! This drink is pretty much iced tea with a whole bunch of fruits in it: watermelon, berries, lemon, orange to name a few. We weren't sure if you were just supposed to drink it as is or if you're supposed to crush the fruit with your straw. My friend decided on the 2nd idea to make it really fruity. He really enjoyed it and as mentioned it was super refreshing. 4. Watermelon Smoothie: this is another iced tea drink but in smoothie form. The iced tea is blended with ice and watermelon to make another refreshing drink! I thought the tea was a bit too strong at first and tasted too flowery but as time went on, the watermelon flavor became more prominent. 5. Passion Fruit Yuzu Tea: another fruit and tea combo that became everyone's favorite. For this drink, you can choose between green and black tea. My boyfriend opted for green tea and it was soooo good! The Yuzu and passion fruit weren't too sour and made for a very refreshing drink. There were even passion fruit seeds in the drink! I thought they were delicious and ate them. My boyfriend on the other hand didn't and spit them out. As for sizing, all milk teas come in regular and large sizes. The fruit and smoothie teas only come in the large cup. My friends and I loved the cups they provide! They're reusable and have a hole to put your straw and a side you can sip your drink out of. We actually took them home cause they were so well made! Overall, everyone loves what they got and even loved what each other got! That's definitely a win when we got so many different drinks yet liked them all! I'll definitely be back to try more of their delicious tea concoctions! read more

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Calling all BOBA fans!!! First and only place to do the Hong Kong style Boba tea with foam in Oahu and they are doing it right. The boba itself has just the right of chew with softness. It has a delicate sweetness. I like the brown sugar boba with creamy cake and cheese foam. I know....everyone is mentioning this drink and it is for good reasoning. At first glance I thought ahhh this is going to be so sweet. I got 50% sweetness that end up just right and the cream cake just makes a smooth rich texture as you mix more. Don't forget the little saltiness from the cheese topping. On a visual note, the the place is clean and has a modern feel with whitewashed wood flooring and minimal "tumbler" decor. Worth the drive to the heart of Kalihi. Near Costco next time you are doing a Costco run. The couple that owns the place are super nice and take pride in every drink they make. They also took the time to come by the table to ask how we liked it. read more

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This is my 3rd time coming here. I would say that their drinks are good and the price is about the same as other boba places. The first time I came and got their Oolong milk tea with the brown sugar boba. That was good although, I'm really big on being able to taste my tea so it was just ok. The second time I came here I got the Thai milk tea with brown sugar boba and I would say that this one was better than my Oolong tea. The fact that you're able to control the sweetness of the Thai tea here was the biggest thing for me. As I have been to other places for Thai tea and it was already a set sweetness and I couldn't adjust how sweet I wanted it which made my drink even sweeter than it needs to be. So the first two times I came were at night so the line wasn't as crazy but this time I came during the afternoon and boy the line was out the door. We were waiting for the line to go down but then it just kept getting longer and so we decided to just stand in line before it gets even longer. Lucky enough we were in line right inside the store so we didn't need to stand outside. This time I got the coffee milk tea with the brown sugar boba and I would say that this is one of my favorite. My friends got the brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba and it just tasted like brown sugar everything haha. It was good but just not my cup of tea! Lol. Only gave 4 star because of the wait. We waited in line and for our order for a total of about 45 mins or so. When I came at night the first 2 times I waited about a good 20 mins or so. Hopefully they decide to get another register or have more people working to get the drinks made within a more reasonable time frame. I would definitely be back but would just have to be on a day when I'm not in a rush to go any where or have anything to do. read more

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Yelp popped up a new milk tea place. What makes it special to go to is that they have a topping called creamy cake. That got me. During my break from work I drove here to try it out since they had 10% off for their soft opening. The place was new and the decor was really cute. The cashier recommended the brown sugar milk tea. I added toppings of cheese foam and creamy cake. I had to ask what creamy cake was...it's thick whip cream. The drink looks nice. Cup was cute. Looked like reuseable cup. I took a sip of the cheese foam and it was made just right. Milk tea tasted yummy! There was tea taste in it. It wasn't too sweet. I asked for 25% and it was just right! Service was great. The cashier was friendly. Don't forget a stamp card. Buy 10 drinks and get 1 free. I'll be back! read more

Hana Tea - Brown sugar milk tea with cheese foam and creamy cake - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here because of the Creme Brulee topping that I saw on IG. The place was really easy to find, across the street from HCC in the small mall complex. The only issue was that the parking lot is small and it's shared with all the other tenants which can get really busy! I wasn't sure about the cheese portion of it but it turned out really good. The topping can be added to any of the many drinks types they have on the board. I had it with my ice chocolate latte. The chocolate wasn't super heavy nor milky which was good, kind of had almost a milk shake taste. The creme brulee cheese had a good salty balance to go with the sweet shake. The fruit green tea that my friend had with 0% sugar had a more green tea taste than anything. The fruits were a nice touch but were definitely more for nomming after. Also! they were nice enough to let our dogs come in and hang out with us =) read more

Hana Tea - Fruit green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best Boba in town in my opinion. There is no sit down due to Covid restrictions. You are able to walk in and order, but you also have the option to call in your order as well. Parking can be a pain and does get busy so please be prepared. read more

Last one, before they move to a new location! This is still my favorite boba spot! They have long lines again, after they did takeout only during pandemic, which is awesome. Quick service, THE BEST BROWN SUGAR BOBA, and the price can't be beat. I'm happy they're moving to town. I hope they'll have more parking there! read more

Hana Tea - Roasted Oolong Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Boba and Creamy Cake 50% Sweetness and Less Ice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Matcha latte with creamy cake, WOW! coffee latte with brûlée foam & coffee jelly, double WOWZER! read more

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I booked marked this place and have been wanting to try this for a while now. My weakness is boba and donuts. Luckily since moving to Hawaii I don't have many good boba options near Waipahu as opposed to having one walking distance to where I lived in San Diego. (Check out gotcha tea) After conquering an escape room the family and I decided to get our fill on food and beer at the shirokiya. After all the eating and beer we needed some desert after and I asked the cousins if they have tried Hana tea. The answer was yes and it was good. I had to try it. I ordered their signature milk tea with creamy cake and boba. My one mistake was not lowering the sweetness level. I don't like the drinks overpoweringly sweet, no fault of Hana tea. I know next time to lessen the sweetness, of course I'm sweet enough as it is ;) The line was out the door on a Sunday night before memorial day. The bathroom is a hot left after exiting the door and then a left around the back of the building. It was kinda hard to find and scary because it was night and there was no lights. I'll be back for more. read more

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Okay. I admit. I was hesitant to come here because of all the IG hype and photos on social media. I was like, great, another boba tea place that is more for the 'gram than for the taste. Boy, was I wrong. Holy mother of pearl. Not only was I blown away by my drink order (brown sugar milk tea + creamy cake + brown sugar boba @ 50%), I actually ordered another drink while I was there--for ME. My second drink: classic milk tea + creamy cake + brown sugar boba @50% was just as delicious. The tea flavor is definitely unparalleled to anything I've tried here in Hawai'i to date. And the boba? The perfect marriage of sweet and chewy, without being overly anything. Ambiance: Very clean, modern, and cozy. Bright. Tons of laughter and conversation ringing throughout. Long lines the ENTIRE time I was there...and I was there for HOURS grading essays today. Ew. They do have a bathroom key for the shared bathroom around the corner. If you know me, bathrooms are a VERY important thing to note. I have a tiny bladder. And that "no, we don't have a bathroom" irks me REAL bad. So yeah. Bathroom! A plus! Service: Super friendly and efficient. You order at the counter, they give you a number, a physical number you can prop up and display, and they come find you when your drink it ready. They bring your drink to you, so no need to wait around and strain to listen for your number, yadda, yadda, yah. Though I live in Aiea, this will now be my go-to when I'm craving any sort of milk tea or boba. They do also have fresh teas and smoothies, which I'd be willing to give a try as well--maybe when the weather warms up a bit. Thank you, HANA TEA!! read more

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Within a week, we found ourselves back here, the bubble tea THAT irresistible. Even my husband who typically is not a fan of sweets or bubble tea was itching to come back. This time we tried the creamy cake and cheese foam. They were both delicious, as anticipated. The creamy cake were served as cream walls, which required some mixing to get it absorbed into the drink. It basically made it thicker and more creamy and while I liked it, I wouldn't say it's essential. The cheese foam was a nice salty touch - something I believe almost any sweet item can benefit from. Again, not a necessary addition but I can see myself ordering it from time to time. Overall, I'm still in love with Hana Tea and it def deserves high mention in the Oahu bubble tea scene. read more

LOCATION: on dillingham next to lox bagels. APPEARANCE: very cute place. the set up is very simple but elegant. a bunch of tables to sit and relax on. the noise level is pretty loud so idk if you would want to study there lol DRINKS: I got the brown sugar milk tea and it was pretty good. im not a milk tea fan so i wasnt super amazed on it lol it kind of actually tasted like chocolate milk to me hahahaha (i know im weird) the boba is good though and lets all agree on their cute cups!!! PRICES: very affordable. less than $10! cant go wrong! SERVICE: awesome customer service. the workers are super nice and patient. they are always smiling and friendly. read more

Hana Tea - first time at hana tea. super cozy area to relax in :) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pro's: Fast and Friendly. Boba is super soft Con: Air conditioning was not working. Everyone was sweating and complaining. read more

I have heard about this place but have never been here until today. The first time I stopped by the line was out the door. There was no way I was going to wait in that long line, but then I ran an errand and came back in about 20 mins. Although the line was still kinda long, the line was inside the shop so I decided to stick it out. Glad I did. The line moved up quickly. There's so many different options: milk tea, sparkling water, smoothly, mango green tea lemonade, coffee, large boba, small boba, brown sugar boba, cheese foam, etc. Although I wanted to be different, I decided to play safe...can't go wrong with brown sugar right? I got the brown sugar milk tea 50% with mini boba. It was so delicious. The 50% sweetness was the perfect amount of sweetness. I forgot to ask for light ice but I think they have it down and the right amount of ice. The tea came in really cute durable plastic cup. I think I'm gonna be green and reuse it. There's also a cute red heart stopper. I am in love with the cuteness and the great tea that this shop has. I took a star off because I hate waiting in line. It's too bad they can't speed up the ordering. The drinks do come out really fast though and totally organized with the number system. Also the menu option is very simple. I love lychee black tea but maybe it's too ordinary for this place. read more

Hana Tea - My half gone brown sugar milk tea with mini boba. Isn't the red stopper super cute? - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii