I wanted a milk tea because the ones I was making at my father's house were not cutting it. I…read moredecided to check out Mew Tea. I walked about 30 minutes and arrived too early as the store did not open until noon. I walked out to Geary Blvd. and there was a lot of construction as I explored the area. I returned with only 14 minutes left before opening. The lady opening the store was raising the blinds on the windows facing the street. She unlocked the door shortly after noon and directed me to the kiosk to order. I knew I wanted the peach oolong milk tea at 75% sweet with no ice. It had been quite windy on the walk. Because of a coconut allergy in the family I had to ask if the popular mango pomelo sago had any coconut. Unfortunately, it has coconut (milk or oil?). As soon as I heard coconut, it was a no go. I wasn't familiar with pomelo and the lady told me it was like grapefruit. I still wanted to order a mango drink and went instead with the mango smoothie also 75% sweet with less ice. The customer following me asked about alternative milks which they do have. I overheard that they have oat and almond milk. Both drinks were excellent. The milk tea was not too sweet and I appreciated the peach bits in the drink. The mango smoothie was really creamy.

Cute place. Can order from kiosk or call over an employee. We got a basic milk tea with boba, 75%…read moresugar and wanpee fruit tea, 0 sugar. The milk tea was good, not too much creamer and all around classic taste including the tea. Boba texture was perfect and didn't stick together. Wanpee fruit tea was perfect sweetness without any added sugar. Very refreshing. It took a while to get our drinks even though it didn't seem busy, but at least when our drinks were ready, the employee served them graciously.

When every other boba place in the bay area charges you $5.75+ for a basic milk tea, I have no idea…read morehow this place stays open, but I hope they stay open forever! Their mango sago is delicious, their coffee milk tea is pretty dang good, jasmine milk tea is also solid! They're speedy and with these prices, I try to come here whenever I'm in the area!

My neighborhoor tea shop on the corner. I was craving my thai tea fix and decided to try this place…read moreagain after my last visit which was prob a year. The clerk who was an older woman was not that receptive. She looked annoyed when I came in to order lol The price of a Thai tea is $4.80. wow what a bargain right? Nope somehow work the addition of .50 topping and no ice the final price was $6.52. I asked her about the menu price. She just simply answered " oh that's before tax". Doing quick calculation with SF tax that does not equal $6.52. I don't like the lack of transparency and predatory marketing. Will not come back here for the foreseeable future. The prices on the menu are before tax.

Stopped by Purple P for a quick drink and it definitely hit the spot. The drink was creamy,…read morerefreshing, and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. You can tell they use good ingredients, and the texture was super smooth--perfect for a warm day. Service was friendly and pretty efficient, even though it looked a bit busy. The overall vibe feels casual and comfortable, a nice place to just grab something and go or chill for a bit. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is I wish the flavor had a little more depth or customization options, but overall still a solid choice. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu.

This location of Purple Kow is located in the Outer Richmond area. Parking is street parking here,…read morewhich may be hit or miss, as they are located on a main street. There is some seating inside to hang out with friends while enjoying boba, but it is a bit cramp inside. Not much service - the employees do not really pay attention to you, so you may be waiting a good 10 minutes before they take your order, so I recommend ordering online. I ordered a Purple Kow Milk Tea with boba and grass jelly. The milk tea tasted a bit sour like an aftertaste, so that was a bummer. For about $9 for that size, it would had definitely been worth it, if the drink was good or even decent. Also, I ordered online and it still took almost half an hour to get just 1 drink.

I was scrolling through TikTok looking for a good tea spot when I came across HeyTea, and…read more"obsessed" is honestly an understatement. I ordered the Guava Jasmine Tea, and it was chef's kiss. As a self-proclaimed guava connoisseur, I'm usually turned off by artificial guava flavoring, but this tasted incredibly fresh and natural. The guava was perfectly balanced with the floral jasmine tea, making it both refreshing and dangerously addictive. In fact, I had it three days in a row. No regrets. I also tried the Oolong Tea with Yuzu Cream, and the experience was just as memorable as the drink itself. The staff called me up when my order was ready and explained that they wait until customers arrive before finishing the drink because they freshly shave the yuzu on top. It felt like a mini show and made the experience so much more fun. I can totally see why it's become popular on social media--it's one of those little moments that makes the drink feel special. The tea itself was surprisingly strong too--it definitely gave me a caffeine boost and even kept me up one night! Between the quality ingredients, refreshing flavors, and thoughtful presentation, HeyTea has quickly become one of my favorite tea spots.

It's been a while since they've opened and the lines can still be quite hectic. Save yourself the…read moreheadache, download their app and order ahead. There's a tablet off to the side that you can use to order your drinks. If the line gets too long, a cashier tends to jump in to help with orders. I do appreciate the screen in the corner that shows your order number so you're able to track it. I usually opt for their Coconut Mango Boom and it's never too sweet. Overall, I think the experience is decent if you order ahead. It seems less worth it when there's a long wait. There's also not a lot of seats inside so it feels more of a order and go kind of place.

Good variety of drinks offered. I appreciate that they have real teas as well as flavored drinks…read moreand and a variety of toppings and options. Prices average from $5 something to $7 something depending on the drink. This is a small but very popular and busy tea shop. Great to have iTea as a choice here on Irving street.

Teas are better than soft drinks and on Irving Street, I-Tea is the fruitiest! It's a tiny grab and…read morego spot with big photos of fruity teas outside. If you tap your cell number into their pad on your first visit, you get a free upsize. Then you'll receive other promo perks. My daughter ordered the Super Fruit Tea with chunks of real fruit inside and claim it's her current favorite! Mind blowing list of selections to choose from, so ask the counter for help if they're not too busy!

Who doesn't love delicious cold silky sweet milk tea with soft chewy honey Boba?…read more Unlike other Boba shops that charge you upwards of $10 for a small 12oz cup filled with ice, TPUMPS costs under $6 for a huge 32oz cup! Every Tuesday is Free Pumbo size! They have several locations, this one is located on Irving Street in the Sunset district. All the staff are super friendly and fast. The is usually a line, but it goes fast. So next time you are craving Boba and are on a budget, come on down to your local Tpumps.

The drinks are refreshing & a good price but there's not much tea flavor. It's more syrup base…read more It's something I would get if I want a cold, quick drink

Great service, passionate owner, hugeee drink (the large size)…read more Got the matcha ice cream float and the 1$ special for the passion fruit tea. There was a stamp card ! The matcha ice team float was huge and had a generous amount of matcha tasting perfectly sweet and slightly matcha bitter. Loved the drink and was shocked with the size! 10/10

Stopped in for a boba tea and decided to order a super classic Hong Kong style tea with boba. The…read moretea was super strong-the way it should be, and the boba was really nice in that they were soft and chewy and sweet in the best way possible. Service was efficient and the place itself has a warm, welcoming vibe. It's pretty much standing room only so be prepared to grab and go. Great spot if for your next boba tea fix!

After lunch, my mom was craving something sweet to drink, and this spot was conveniently nearby…read more The shop is clean, and ordering at the kiosk was quick and easy. We ordered two No. 4 "Summer Delight" drinks, which come with mung bean, red tapioca, pandan jelly, grass jelly, agar-agar, and coconut milk, a really fun mix of textures. Overall, the drinks were pretty tasty and satisfying. Service was a bit slow since it seemed like only one person was handling both the front and back, but it was understandable. The only downside was the pandan jelly, it clumped together and kept getting stuck in the straw and at the bottom, which made it a little hard to drink. :)

I attempted to order via DoorDash on a Sunday around 5pm and got a message that they were not…read moreaccepting any orders until 5:30pm. Since I was in the area I decided to order in person. When I arrived, there was a short line but it was clear they were being swamped with phone orders and in person orders. (It was a very hot day.) I stood by the cashier a good 5 minutes before I was told to order at the kiosk by the 1 staff that took the previous customer's order at the cashier who then went off attending the waffle maker and other orders. There was no one stationed at the cashier and more customers came in and I had to tell them to use the kiosk otherwise who knows how long they would be waiting. Bambu is the only shop in SF that offers a variety of Che combos. It's perfect on a hot day. Prices are fair. A scoop of ice cream is only $1 to add in. My go to drinks is the Summer Delight, Fruit Addict and Avocado Smash.