Ordering on the app is quick and easy. The app has pictures of all of their drinks along with…read moredescriptions. My group ordered the Guava Green Grape, Jasmine Strawberries & Cream, King Jasmine Honeydew. They were all great. The Guava Green Grape- this is a great option for those looking for dairy free drinks. The guava and grape flavor are fresh tasting and there are grape chunks at the bottom. Jasmine Strawberries & Cream- yummy strawberry cheese top! The jasmine flavor and strawberry paired well. King Jasmine Honeydew - incredible honeydew flavor!

Sadly, we don't have Hey Tea in Sacramento, yet! We made sure it is on the itinerary for our 3-day…read moreweekend trip in SF. We came here twice! Parking is very difficult, especially on Friday but worth the trouble of parking further and walk over. Every time I tell myself that I will get something else. I end up getting my love - Coconut Mango Boom. Especially when Mango is in season right now! It's such a refreshing, light and delicious drink. I'm mildly lactose and my stomach is totally happy and in agreement with coconut milk. I also had a sip of my friend's matcha latte. It was very smooth and not water down matcha like other places. Download the app and order in advance. There is only one kiosk in the store and this location is super busy and popular.

Did a tea tasting as a surprise date! You're allowed to choose from 5 roast levels. My partner…read morechose the medium roast (3), and I went with the lightest roast (1). I've never done a tea tasting before; so this was a wonderful experience (esp since it's free...you just have to make a reservation). Our tea guide Shi was very informative and answered a couple of off-the-script questions. We went at a time when it was less busy - so it was also easier to hear all the tea facts. Afterwards, we decided to partake in more tea...because why not? (For comparison, we've been to a location in the South Bay during the weekend, which was a daunting, chaotic, and long experience in and of itself.) Overall, very pleasant. Thank you, Shi and the Chicha San Chen staff.

Stumbled upon Chicha San Chen and was delighted to find a milk tea place with high-quality tea and…read moreno need for sweeteners. I ordered their signature milk tea, and it was creamy, fragrant, and tea-forward. The boba was also made perfectly and had me wanting to order another drink! I just found out they are opening a Pleasonton location so I can't wait to make my way through the rest of their menu. If you're in the Serramonte area, definitely get your bubble tea fix here!

A local friend highly recommended the crème brûlée milk tea here. To make things even better, the…read moreparking gods were on my side and blessed me with a spot right around the corner, which meant I could enjoy my drink inside while giving my tired feet a much-needed break. I don't normally drink a lot of boba, but vacations are for treating yourself, right? The crème brûlée milk tea was basically dessert in a cup. You could actually taste and chew on little bits of torched caramelized sugar throughout the drink. The boba itself was perfectly cooked, soft and chewy. And then there was pudding in there too! Every sip had me going "ooh" and "ahh" as I discovered another delicious texture. The only downside was that the drink only comes in one size, and it was a bit too much for me. I was genuinely sad that I couldn't finish it. That's one of the reasons I don't order boba very often. I can eat way more food than I can drink liquid for some reason. But I'd happily return to Urban Ritual to work my way through more of their milk tea menu the next time I'm in San Francisco.

My friend and I decided to take a break for tea since it was an unusually warm afternoon in SF, and…read morewe were exhausted from walking around all day. We didn't have to wait in line to order, but all of the tables inside were packed. I was in need of something light and refreshing, so I decided to try the lychee IPA (non-alc). My drink was prepared promptly, and it immediately quenched my thirst. The lychee flavor tasted fresh, and its sweetness was tempered by the subtle hops flavor. The drink was also lightly carbonated with just the right amount of fizz. The menu wasn't as extensive as those of the larger, more established boba shops, and I wish there had been more fruit-flavored teas - especially for the summer. Nevertheless, I can't wait to try other tea varieties on my next visit.

Got the black sugar milk boba. No caffeine. Absolutely delicious. My daughter's favorite…read more I got the fruit tea one and the fruit pieces are tasty. I ordered 25 percent sweet and it's still very sweet. Boba was great. Soft and fluffy. I really loved my daughter's drink as well. Loved coming here and trying it. Not too far from the ferry building. But not super close. It was great walking off the drink. Would come again. There are two seats inside for those that would need to sit otherwise take it and go.

cute little shack boba shop, order on the touch screen. pretty straight forward…read more mango matcha with boba: not too sweet, matcha was strong, and the boba were chewy in a good way! mango sago with boba: the clear winner, also not too sweet, chewy boba, and the cup was a perfect size. quick service - no line, and it was a sunny day in downtown :)

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.

My family and I stumbled on Mew Tea when we were looking for a boba shop after dinner. Mew Tea…read morelooked cute and inviting from the outside, and the cafe really leans into the adorable cat theme. The menu seemed pretty standard with classic milk and fruit teas with a few seasonal specialties. We placed our order at the kiosk and waited almost 15 minutes for our drinks despite being the only customers in the shop. I ordered the mango pomelo sago drink since it was one of the few caffeine-free drinks on the menu, and it was tasty! The mango + pomelo + milk was an unexpected combination, but the sweet + tangy + creamy flavors paired together surprisingly well. I also liked the textural elements from the sago and fresh pomelo and mango. My mom and brother also really liked their fruit teas, so we will most likely be back soon.

Great drinks. Limited food offerings…read more Beautiful space. Limited seating but options for indoor and outdoor seating. Service is fast and friendly. Parking will be a challenge.

Junbi is designated work matcha run place. Perfect for when we need a quick pick me up in the…read moreafternoon. I usually get the strawberry Matcha latte, but this time I tried the guava version and it's the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the matcha. It is very refreshing and perfect for one of the few hot summer days in SF.

The boba tastes like they're cooked just right and the sesame isn't too faded or too strong! 100%…read morewould recommend trying

My go to spot that isn't overhyped. Great drinks and always seem to add seasonal fun flavors…read more Drinks are good and eggettes are yummy.

Yall love Honda civics and accords? Or what about that Camry or Corolla?…read more This place is just like them cars. The ol reliable. The drinks are good, consistent, and well worth the price. Real ingredients and good variety toppings. Solid!

Long time fan, first time reviewing…read more I always order for delivery since this area is hard to park. I happened to be in the area so I ordered in person at the kiosk (very minimal service interaction if any). Easy to order, waited outside since they have a few street benches, and it was ready under 10 minutes. Their white gourd milk tea with added mini sago is my favorite! For that alone, I'd like to give them a 4/5 but... One thing I'd not recommend was their soft serve swirl. For $5, I got half empty cup and it looked sad. The strawberry was like Korean strawberry milk flavored, but the soft serve texture was icy and not really creamy as the pictures led on. Def would skip this.

Matcha Cafe Maiko is a matcha specialty shop that first opened in Hawaii and currently has multiple…read morelocations across multiple states including California (two Los Angeles locations in Monterey Park and Rowland Heights), Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey, and Arizona. For this location, the shop is located inside the Kinokuniya Mall in Japantown in San Francisco. [Parking]: There are two parking garages - The Main Garage (1610 Geary Boulevard) and The Fillmore Annex Garage (1650 Fillmore Street). Parking rate = $5 per hour from 12 PM to 6 PM and $3 per hour outside of those hours. I got lucky and was able to find metered parking spots near the intersection of Buchanan St and Sutter St (free on Sunday). [Atmosphere]: Matcha Cafe Maiko is located on the first level of Kinokuniya Mall. This is mostly a takeout only spot with no indoor tables and limited chairs available. [Menu]: Most visitors come here for the matcha soft-serve ice cream. The shop also offers the Golden Sho-Gun 24K gold soft-serve ice cream. Other items include sundaes, parfaits, lattes, cream foam lattes, and teas. *** Soft Serve Ice Cream (Matcha, Cone - $6.95): Amazing ice cream - creamy and dense with a strong matcha flavor. *** This is a fantastic matcha ice cream shop - two big thumbs up. P.S. - If you are already at the shop, this is also a good opportunity to check out other shops in Kinokuniya Mall and the adjacent Japan Center Malls.

Matcha was okay considering the matcha was premixed…read more I ordered the double matcha and it was more the texture of a smoothie rather than a matcha latte. The flavor was good and tasted decently fresh but the thick texture really threw me off.

Delicious boba, delicious food - yum! Got my boba, onigiri, popcorn chicken, and fries to go and…read morebrought them back to Dolores (a fairly quick walk) and was the envy of all my friends. I was nice and shared. Great place! Can't wait to go back! Also, the owners Cyn and Kim are lovely.

Came here on a weekday morning for a spontaneous brunch and I was quite impressed by the variety of…read moregreat Asian food and drinks! The spam musubi had too much rice and the HK milk tea was a bit too bitter for my tastes, but the fries were good and the garlic aioli is to-die-for. I would be willing to come here again to try some of their other options but did not like what I ordered this first go-around. The staff is super friendly and helpful! District Tea is great for grab-and-go food & drinks to bring over to Mission Dolores Park for a peaceful picnic. :)