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    4.5 (156 reviews)
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    Caroline N.

    TIP: get 50% or 25% sweetness As self-proclaimed milk tea connoisseur, unexpectedly, this place has been one of my favorites due to how high quality the teas are and the sheer variety of it all. You just have to be a bit mindful of the sweetness. If being in this plaza already didn't give it away, you can tell it's Vietnamese style milk tea with the condensed milk out on the kitchen counter. I love the viscosity it adds to the milk tea but sometimes it can come out a bit too sweet. I've tried 3 different milk teas and I love them all. Their tea jelly topping is fun and fragrant (unlike places that will not be named). Their viet coffee is strong and a perfect flavor profile too. You can tell they put a lot of love into their drinks because it takes a bit to come out, but its so worth it. Notes: To-go only, no place to sit but easy parking with a large lot (THAT kei concepts lot)

    Long T.

    As a fan of Tie guan yin tea, I knew I had to stop by Paw Tea and give their Metal Budda Oolong Milk Tea (Tieguanyin) a try. And let me just say, I can tell why this is one of their most popular drinks! I ordered mine with less ice and 25% sugar. The drink had a good tea flavor in combination with good balance of richness, and just the right level of sweetness for me. This may be one of the top 2 or 3 Tie guan yin teas I've tried so far. The store itself is located in a large parking lot with plenty of parking. Its a small store with no seats inside, so you order your drink from a kiosk and take it to go. There's was no line when I went and service was very fast. I'll be sure to come whenever I'm in the area again.

    Charlie N.

    This place is an underrated fave! I had visited before for a Yelp Experience, but this was my first time visiting on my own since we were in the area and were craving some boba. PARKING: Not difficult on a weekday, though I can imagine you might have to do some walking on weekends during peak times since all the Kei Concept restaurants and other businesses are here. WHAT I ORDERED: Smoke B'Lao Milk Tea THE DRINK: Absolutely wonderful. It was my first time trying Smoke B'Lao so I don't have a comparison, but it was nice that they had something this unique (not too many places have it) and at least as a first-timer, I was impressed by how strong and flavorful it was. The milk tea is a bit thicker than other milk teas (maybe because of the milk/creamer they use), but I actually liked that - made it rich and enjoyable (though maybe a bit thinner would have been nice). SERVICE: So so good. The barista was patient and attentive. I can't really incorporate my past experience into this review since it was part of a Yelp Experience, but I will say last time I met the owner/manager and she was very proud of her shop and it was cool seeing how much attention they put into their drinks. They whisk the matcha by hand for every order!! VIBES: No seating, to-go only BOTTOM LINE: I'm not a boba connoisseur by any means, but I think this might be my favorite boba place right now.

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    Obando E.

    There's a clear meaning when people say, "Little _, big _". Unless your mind went elsewhere, I was thinking of a phrase to describe PAWS Tea in general... Little shop, big dreams. Also, little shop, big on really satisfying that milk tea craving. Yogurt cravings were also settled here at some point. Quaint little store but thankfully the parking is literally 50x the size of the actual establishment so what's the matter here? Not much at all. Menus are very easy to read and even have photos of the drinks when you order on the kiosk! WHICH, they do match as closely as ever whenever you get your drink so you're never left guess why there's a missing mint leaf or topping that should've been there. ‍‍ It's been 4+ trips so far and each person they've managed to hire there never turned us down from a good customer service experience. It's not a wow factor but it's the small details that really count. For one, they know the drinks. Other times, there's literally someone one-manning the whole thing which is incredible and they're even generous in their mannerisms and other insights, even for ice levels and sugar levels. Especially when you realize that it's as average priced as every boba spot within this vicinity and beyond. Even better when the price quality and quantity really found a middle line here. Never walked away unsatisfied from taste, price or even the fullness that the drinks bring. Speaking of which! Here's the order of favorites; sweet and fruity Pink Guava Green Tea, roasted and creamy Metal Buddha Oolong Tea, and finally luscious and milky Blueberry Yogurt

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    Ai V.

    It's been a minute since I stopped by but the drinks still hit like always. I can officially say my favorite drink are the strawberry yogurt & metal buddha - I love ordering both and saving the metal buddha for later. They got the BEST boba pearls- it's still so soft after hours, it's crazy. I get 75% sweet, less ice because it's the perfect sweetness level for me. Will always be a Paws Tea fan!

    Willie L.

    A modest storefront for the tea house. There was no seating inside. Ordered the lychee green tea with boba. The boba was chewy and the tea flavor was good. A great place to come pickup a drink to go.

    Matcha latte
    Ashley S.

    This place can get packed and there are no seating areas. However they have plenty of workers working diligently on everyone's orders! Sadly I just didn't enjoy the drinks I tried! But I know I would definitely give them a second chance when I'm in the area!

    Lychee Hibiscus Oolong Tea with Boba
    Michelle N.

    Always conflicted on what to get here because of it's yummy options! Ended up getting a best seller: Lychee Hibiscus Oolong Tea with Boba. The drink had a great balance of each flavor and satisfied my fruit tea cravings! Small shop where you order on a kiosk and come in when it's ready. Located in an area with Kei Concept restaurants, it's a great choice for an after meal sweet treat!

    Nancy L.

    We happened to be eating at this plaza already so we walked over to check this place out. It is a little booth type to-go boba place with no seating. The decoration is a cute doggie theme. We got the passion green tea and peach oolong tea. Both of the tea flavors were nice and strong and the boba was very chewy. The price was pretty good, I'll definitely come back again when I'm around here.

    Vincent N.

    A little awkward walking in, there's a screen for you to place your order and the worker is just watching you as you place your order. But none the less, the drinks were really good! Went with the banana matcha and metal buddha , both were really smooth and didnt taste overly sweet or artificial! Not the best matcha latte I've had but it was pretty good! Highly recommend!

    Inside of the tiny shop was super cute! No seating available
    Laura H.

    Their Pandan Matcha Latte is one of the tastiest things I've ever had. For a matcha, it's not gritty or grassy. I don't know why, but everything about it is balanced for my palate. The match strength, pandan flavor, overall sweetness, tea to milk ratio, silky cream topping - this drink makes me so happy! I've tried it at 100% sweet and 75% sweet, and both were equally enjoyable. To me, they nailed the pandan and matcha combo. Other drinks I like are the Bac Xiu and the Matcha Milk Tea. Both were strong, sweet, and not too creamy - yummy dessert drinks for sure. The Caramel Macchiato Latte was ok; it tasted like the Bac Xiu but with caramel flavor and more condensed milk. Maybe less sweet would be better. I wasn't a big fan of the Jasmine Milk Tea (too bitter) or the Green Thai Tea (too milky). I appreciate how they're consistent with drink quality and taste. It shows that the staff are trained well and care about their craft and their customers. It's quiet during the weekday afternoons (usually no line for the kiosk). Their prices are comparable to many competitor boba/tea shops in the area ($6-$7), but I'll always look forward to visiting Paws Tea.

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    Myphuong L.

    Located next to Vua kho Bo is this tea shop. It had a self kiosk to place your order and two employees in the back. They offer fresh tea, milk tea, fruit tea, smoothies, coffee, cheese foam and matcha. I couldn't decide between banana matcha latte or pandan matcha. I went with the latter. It's made with whole milk and the matcha is ceremonial grade with pandan flavor. Not too sweet and the matcha was not bitter or grassy, it was perfect. I would return to try Banana matcha next time. They only have one size cup to offer.

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    Lara C.

    Cute boba shop in Fountain Valley Town Center! I went with my friend around 1:30pm on a Saturday afternoon. It's a tiny shop so it's more of an order and pickup place. You can order via register or self kiosk. It wasn't busy so they were quick making the drinks. I ordered the banana matcha latte at 75% sweetness and it was good! I really like that the matcha wasn't too sweet or do bitter. The banana foam wasn't too overpowering but a bit too sweet for me. I would come back here and try their pandan matcha next time. Definitely check this place after grabbing food in the plaza! :-)

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    Order ahead on their website and avoid extra time spent. Good prices for smoothies. Cute takeout style place.

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    Ask the Community - Paws Tea

    What milk do you use for your milk tea?

    We use non-dairy creamer for most of our teas. And for the matcha milk tea we have 2 options: regular whole milk or lactose-free milk.

    Are there any non-dairy milk substitute options like oat, soy, almond, etc?

    We only have whole milk or lactose-free milk

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