THE FOOD IS AMAZINGGG!!! customer service is top tier…read moreso kind and attentive space is clean vibes are gr8 check em outtttt thank you :)!!!!!!!!!

Love this lite refreshing cool summer (& spring & autumn in Houston) warm weather dessert…read more I'm allergic to milk so the coconut non dairy is great for me. Love taking family or friends for a nice after dinner or late night treat. The mountain is plenty to share. I'm short, so checking off my order on a paper template saves me from having to try to yell it over the glass high top counter. Enjoy! You won't regret it.

We stopped by and tried a milk tea and a fruit tea. The tiequanyin oolong milk tea was so fragrant…read morewith very qq boba! I had it at 50% sweet and thought it was still too sweet for me, will try lower next time! The mango orange tea has fresh fruit which very refreshing, though we couldn't taste the tea very much. The interior is modern and clean. The staff was patient and helpful to explain the different drinks!

Macu Tea is located on Bellaire in Chinatown, on the south side, in the same shopping center as…read morePappaRich. I decided to check it out after a good friend raved about it--and I'm happy to report it absolutely lived up to the hype. I'll keep this short and sweet: I ordered the Ruby Grapefruit Li-Li Tea with green tea jelly, and it was legit. Incredibly flavorful, super fresh, and loaded with real grapefruit pulp. I went with 100% sugar (no regrets--just work out an extra hour afterward ). The balance of tart and sweet was spot on, and the quality really stands out compared to your average boba shop. Yes, the drinks aren't cheap, but they're worth every penny. You're paying for freshness and flavor, and it shows. The ambiance is clean, bright, and modern, and the service was solid. Drinks came out relatively quickly, even though it was busy. If you're tired of the same old average boba places, definitely give Macu Tea a try. Enjoy!

I'm a big fan of CHICHA San Chen, and I've had the chance to visit locations in Southern California…read moreas well as the headquarters in Taiwan, so I was really excited to try the Houston location. I'm happy to say that the quality did not disappoint! What I love about CHICHA San Chen is that each drink is freshly brewed to order. Rather than preparing large batches of tea ahead of time, the tea is brewed individually when you place your order using their signature tea-press technology. You can really taste the difference--the tea is fragrant, fresh, and flavorful. My absolute favorite is the King Bubble Black Tea with Cream. The combination of the rich black tea, creamy topping, and chewy king pearls is just SO good! I was also pleasantly surprised that the Houston location still offers the Taro Series. The taro drinks are another favorite of mine, and it's wonderful to see that Houston has kept this part of the menu. After visiting CHICHA San Chen in different places, I can honestly say that Houston holds up beautifully. The tea quality, fresh preparation, and overall experience are exactly what I have come to expect from the brand. CHICHA San Chen never fails to deliver! If you're a serious tea or boba lover, this is definitely worth a visit.

I have heard the hype for Chicha San Chen and I wanted to try it. This place is definitely a more…read moreelevated than your normal boba tea place and you can tell by the crowds. We had to wait a little in line but the service was fast! The tea tastes great and I like the cup they serve it. I appreciate that they offer your sweet level and ice level you prefer. And the prices are reasonable compared to other places I've visited. You see families of all ages come into this place, as it's shown in social media it definitely brings a crowd. One nice addition that I saw was a Photo Booth and tea tasting station! You don't have to worry about parking as it's located in a strip mall so there's quite a bit of spaces. Overall I enjoyed my time and would like to try other tea options here.

Drove by this place a few times and didn't look too interesting. Decided to stop by today and the…read morefood was surprisingly not bad. The fried rice was delicious and they gave us a cup of chili oil on the side. The oil was SPICY and so good. The wings and eggrolls were also pretty good.

I got in a fight here (Scrappy Tea), got my hair done in corn rows here (Nappy Tea) and also tried…read moretheir Peppermint Bubble Tea (Crappy Tea). But more than anything else, when the girl in the jeans in the pic insists on me taking her here, then for me and any boys (and probably girls) in the place, it becomes Fappy Tea. It's a legendary tea house because we used to come here in the middle of the night when nothing else wa open. There were times when they'd be open till 2 or 3 in the morning serving very watered-down very questionable Tapioca And Boba. They offer a lot of very questionable drinks and have a lot of very questionable items here. But mostly, it was a sexy place and a place for games and fun. That time is past, sadly. This location is one of two, neither of which is the original location, and as far as I can tell neither of which has the same spirit and joy as the original. If you take your Dad here, it's Papi Tea. If your lips are dry, then it's Chappy Tea. And if you get lost on the way here, it's Mappy Tea. Service and decor are really nice, and they are open later than most, but the products are still less good than they used to be, and they took away some of the great fun of the place like the games. I still appreciate it being here though for sure. If you don't have discerning taste in bubble tea, you might actually really like it. It still gets a five star rating, though the products are more like 3-4 stars at best. But it's open later than anyone else for boba, in an area where there isn't really any. If it were in the largest city of Minnesota, it'd be Minneappy Tea. And it'd sell sodas too. Not just small and large, but Mini Sodas. If it were in the capital of Maryland, it'd be Annappy Tea. And If Jay Z brought his own Houston girl (Beyonce) (who does not dress as hot as my Houston girl) here it'd be Rappy Tea. And I guess if we really wanna go one step further than ripped jeans and heels, then I should bring my date here with both of us wearing nothing but Cling-Film. I guess then it'd be renamed "Saran Wrappy Tea."

A tried and true boba spot in the loop, conveniently located in Highland village. The interior is…read morespacious and bright. Their toppings are solid, I enjoy the silky egg puddings and chewy boba. Their classic milk tea is consistently solid, but I also enjoy switching it up with Oolong tea with milk foam. If you're looking for quality boba, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

This is a great bubble tea shop in the heart of Highland Village/River Oaks. I stopped by on a…read moreFriday evening with a friend. There were a few reserved parking spots out front for their business and ample additional parking. I decided on a non-caffeinated drink since it was well past my caffeine cutoff for the day. The store was empty when I got there so I was quickly able to place my order for honey lemon fruit tea with aloe. There were two employees so my drink came out pretty fast. A few more people lined up after me but the employees were quite efficient with the drinks. The shop itself is cute and was nicely decorated for Christmas. We were easily able to grab a table for two. My drink was very light and refreshing and so well-balanced. Sometimes bubble tea places err on the sweeter side but I did not have that issue here! The aloe was soft and fun to bite down on. I would certainly stop by here again if I find myself in the area!

I was in for a long drive from Sugar Land out to The Woodlands, so I decided to swing into Asiatown…read moreand grab a drink to help soothe the pain of driving on the Sam Houston at 3pm. I pulled over in the first parking lot I could find and opened Yelp to help me find something. I'm telling you all of this because I ended up walking into Le Drip and ordering the "Egg Coffee", knowing nothing about it. Now, I've been on this earth for a minute and I've drank a lot of coffee. This is among the best coffee drinks I've ever had. Certainly the best I've had in recent memory. What I'm saying is it's in the running for the best coffee drink I've ever had. The egg cream is thick and eggy, which I loved. The coffee itself is bold with a strong coffee taste. The cream is dusted with a heavy shake of cinnamon and it all melded together into a delicious concoction that I couldn't get enough of. If you're looking for a memorable coffee drink, I would recommend giving this spot a shot. Tell 'em Big D sent you.

Finally got around to trying this cozy little coffee shop. Perhaps it wasn't for me, but I found…read morethe drinks at Le'Drip to be just okay. The famous Egg Coffee didn't stand out at all from all the praise it receives. I expected a rich, creamy coffee experience, but I couldn't find any coffee essence at all. Instead, the drink was overwhelmingly sweet from start to finish. I was also excited to try the new Lychee Jasmine Matcha since it sounded phenomenal, but it ended up being my least favorite. The lychee flavor completely overpowered matcha, making it hard to enjoy the drink. Overall, it was a good try but it wasn't cup of coffee.

This place is known for their cheese tea. They use quality ingredients for their drinks. When they…read morelaunch a new limited time drink, they always have bogo for a day. The service was good. The worker gave me some recommendations of their best sellers. This place is very small, so it more like a grab & go, which is perfect because it's located at the mall. You can get a drink & walk around the mall. If you want to have a seat, there's a some seating in front or in the food court. The triple supreme matcha latte was my favorite. It's matcha overload; matcha infused cheese cloud, matcha mochi, & matcha jelly added to their matcha latte. It's so creamy & very matcha forward; highly recommend for a matcha lover. The coconut mango blue was yummy & refreshing. It had a good mango flavor. Overall, their drinks are carefully curated. I can't wait to try their limited time drinks.

Ambiance: There was a small wait when ordering this drink. It is downstairs near the ice rink. The…read moreservice is mediocre. Coconut mango boom: This drink was fine but it is not my favorite. It is super creamy and milky but I don't taste coconut shining through. Additionally, I got a slight hint of mango flavoring but I wish there was more. It really doesn't have a strong mango or coconut flavor.

Decided to give this place a shot since I was shopping nearby. The inside is really cute and the…read moreservice was quick! I ordered the fruit tea with tapioca, which was a little different for me since I usually go for milk tea when I visit a bubble tea spot. Great choice I made! My only con is the parking lot. It's unpaved and definitely needs some work.

Came here again because this place was an absolute banger last time, and I needed to bring my BFF…read morehere while he was down from Austin. Blended Vietnamese Coffee - Love the potent coffee taste. They use Cafe du Monde, which is already a strong indicator of authenticity. It wasn't the "kick me in the face with caffeine" Vietnamese coffee I get from 85°C in Katy Asiatown, but it definitely hit the spot for my caffeine needs. It's still very sweet, so I'm hoping it doesn't make me crash during my volunteering. Honeydew Smoothie - My friend said it was too sweet, but he also fasted for five days (bless his soul), so I don't trust his taste buds. It had a very noticeable honeydew flavor, which is exactly why I liked it. Coconut Smoothie (w. Ube Foam) - This was definitely a banger. It was perfectly coconutty with a light, milky taste. It reminded me of a well-masked liquor drink--you can drink a lot of it without realizing how much you've downed in 20 minutes. Definitely my favorite drink of the day at this location. I keep forgetting to try their foam toppings, so I'm glad my BFF got one. I still have to come back for that guanábana.

I thought it was going to be totallllyyyy overrated... I was wrong. Heytea was super duper yummy!!…read more I got the coconut mango blue and my friend got the mango grapefruit boom! I loved the sago, fresh mango chunks, and coconut jelly in mine! The mango grapefruit boom was similar but had grapefruit pulp if you like a tart twist. We ordered on the app and were nearby for pickup when it was ready, so not too much to say for the service other than the bobarista at the counter was friendly. Pickup seems like the best option as there isn't too much seating.

This spot remains one of my absolute favorite boba places in Houston, thanks to their top-notch tea…read moreand milk tea quality. I love their app, highly recommend it to pre-order through the app, it's extremely accurate in term of wait time and easy to use. However, there are a couple of downsides: their matcha is just average, their menu is a bit limited, and my favorite drinks are frustratingly often out of stock or out of season. My top recommendations are the Coconut Mango Boom, Cloud Jasmine Tea (basic but so good), Yuzu Oolong Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Mochi Yingde Black Milk Tea, Grapefruit Boom and the toasty/wheat-y Longji Cloud Milk Tea.

Came in today and their machine was down so paying with card wasn't possible for 10 ish minutes…read moreuntil the got it working again. The workers dealt with this so well and built a caring and fun environment in the process. Also (most importantly) I only ever come here when I'm in town and it's one of the first places I visit. Their popcorn chicken is AMAZING. Def recommend

The Vietnamese coffee here is great and I do not have to add anything to it. It most definitely…read morehelped me stay up for night shift too. I like the place and how they have room in the back for games and to enjoy meetings or just hanging out as a group.