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    Tea Do - Boston

    3.9 (773 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Jason A.

    Got the most basic thing, a black milk tea with boba. It was pretty solid, thought the milk felt a little watery. I enjoy that they have Jenga games!

    Janet D.

    We were walking around Chinatown and stopped by for their refreshing mango pop. Service was fast and my drink was good.

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    Lizzie Y.

    Tea Do-Boston was the first and only location in MA for a pretty long time, with the chain originating in Philly. Now there's a couple locations, two in Cambridge & one in Lowell ;) I like going to Tea Do whenever I'm craving boba late night; this one closes the latest (11pm Sun-Thurs & 12am FriSat). I usually get an avocado smoothie, Thai tea with lychee jelly, or double black tea with boba. Now, they have self order tablets, like most boba spots. Love that.

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    Rachel O.

    I used to frequent Tea Do quite a bit, back in the day. It was my go-to layover treat whenever I was waiting for a train at South Station. It's a close enough walk from the station - Just a hop over a few streets & you're there. I had no idea, back then, how much of a privilege it was to just walk over, walk in, & walk out. Parking in Chinatown is essentially non-existent. A slightly dramatic reenactment of our Tea Do experience: I basically tucked & rolled out of the passenger side of the car. My partner did approximately 17 laps around the block while I battled my way into Tea Do. After patiently waiting for the goods, we reconvened outside on the street corner. I reverse tucked & rolled back into the car with two boba teas in hand. It was certainly worth the detour & the dramatics. Tea Do does an excellent job with their freshly mixed milk tea - It's so flavorful but never too sweet. The boba was perfectly chewy. A master class in boba without the humongous price tag that so many tea shops partake in these days. It was $13 for 2 large teas at Tea Do. Not so bad. My suggestion for the Tea Do team - This joint needs a serious reorganization. When I said that I battled my way in to Tea Do, that really wasn't that dramatic of a reenactment. The shop was packed to the brim with people, all holding tickets & waiting. It was so bizarre, fighting my way through a crowd of people inside to walk directly up to the register & order. Everyone inside was just waiting for their order, not waiting TO order. It was madness! No organization whatsoever. No screen with the number currently being served. No line, no dedicated waiting area. The tables & chairs were pandemonium. I think it would alleviate a lot of stress - on both the workers & the customers - if there was an organization rehaul of the space. It's a tight spot, but it could definitely be made better.

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    Jin S.

    I am often in the area several times a week for work and have tried almost every boba place in the Boston area. This happens to be one of my favorites because the boba is always cooked well, service is quick, and the milk tea is light and delicate. I always get the Iced Almond Milk tea with boba and lychee jelly. It has a refreshing light nutty flavor. I come to the Chinatown Tea-Do location so I can grab a boba drink, grab dinner at an authentic Chinese restaurant, and then grab homemade pasties before heading back to my hotel. The area can be tough with congested traffic especially if you are from out of town like me but keep in mind you are in downtown Chinatown. You can walk around and knock out multiple different restaurants in one trip with so many dining/dessert options in this Chinatown area. There is a self ordering kiosk inside and a nice seating area with board games like checkers while you wait. Being in a very busy area in downtown Chinatown you will need to either pay for parking in a private lot or street park. I usually get lucky with street parking and walk my way over.

    Lychee Pop
    Chris V.

    Tried the Lychee Pop and it was decent. Nothing out of this world but I think this place is worth a visit if you are in the area. Lots of options and ordering on tablet makes it very smooth.

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    Lily G.

    Very good boba, the iPad ordering station doesn't offer much customization. Personable staff and easy to find. I'm picky about boba and they have a good variety-- fruit and milk tea, smoothies, some food and many add-ins. The space is small but has enough seats to sit down and enjoy your food and drink! Quiet enough to work but maybe not for all.

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    Melanie P.

    So my son had to try this place at the strong recommendation of one of his friends who stated that this is the best boba he's ever had. With such a big statement, we had to make a stop at Chinatown to try this place out. As soon as I ascended the stairs, I was pleasantly surprised with the ambiance of this place. Small and hip, with tables situated next to the window so that you can look at the busy street below as you sip your drink. It was a welcome refuge from the rain and hustle and bustle of Chinatown. I was quite impressed by their wide variety of boba drink offerings, some of which included aloe! That's new for me. But not feeling too bold and wanting some caffeine, I chose the Vietnamese coffee. Thankfully, this was strong but not overly strong. I was able to drink this easily because it wasn't too sweet either. I may try their other drinks next time, like the grasshopper with the green tea jelly. I must have overlooked this because they have so many flavors to choose from! Now is this the best boba ever? Not sure, alot of competition in the world out there!

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    Kelly Z.

    Tea Do is definitely a popular boba spot for great vibes and fun drinks! They also have jenga blocks and a few other games you can sit and play but I would say that its about time they replace those blocks because it is so dirty. *.Fresh Avocado Smoothie - 10/10 This place has the best avocado smoothie! I get this all the time and it never fails me! Great consistency and a nice avocado flavor. I also love how they stuff up the cup all the way to the top! *.Peach Rose / *.Strawberry Pop - 9/10 The fruit teas are the safest drink to get if you are not sure if you like boba or milk teas yet. It basically just take like juice. The fruit teas here are nothing special, they are the same as other places. They are green tea based with the flavoring syrup. But overall, great drinks for the price! Overall, they are a really popular spot so if you need a quick drink in and out you might have to sit in and wait a bit. Definitely stop by for boba and chill!

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    Janet T.

    Located in Boston Chinatown. Wanted to try a boba place that I have not been. The place was crowded with people, so my family and I figured we would give it a try. The pricing is reasonable and the boba was chewy. We came twice while in town this week. If you are looking for a descent price boba drinks here, try this place.

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    Go to spot- good prices(best around Boston), many flavors, and many toppings! My favorite is their double black milk tea

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    Great place to get your favorite bubble tea but also play some board game with friends!

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    Hi! No, they are temporarily closed and are expected to reopen on April 30, 2020.

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    Yes, they do. I think they have different flavors popping boba like lychee and mango too.

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