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!

So glad to hear that one recently opened up in Houston. Would LOVE to take my cousins here one day…read more Environment/Atmosphere - Super crowded when we got here, but the lines moved fast, and there was a kiosk to self-order if you didn't want to wait in line for the cashier. One of my favorite things was how fragrant the space smelled while I waited for my boba. You could tell there was an exceptional tea aroma lingering despite all the cream and sweetness. The place was exceptionally clean for being so busy, and the workers consistently cleaned as they made the drinks, so you knew you could trust the sanitation here. Drink Design - I have to make a separate comment on how CUTE these drinks were. I loved the intentional sticker placement over the lips and the little carrying handle. You could tell they went the extra mile to make these drinks not just flavorful, but an experience in and of themselves. Even their receipt paper felt luxurious. That sounds ridiculous to point out, but the thought behind every aspect of this place is impeccable. High Mountain Pouchong Tea w. Lemon Juice & Mousse (Creamy Lemon Tart) - After all the sugar I had today, this lemony drink hit the spot with its perfect tartness. The cream had bits of lemon zest in it, adding to the aroma. I tried to adjust the sweetness when I ordered and was told it had a built-in sweetness, but if I found it too sweet, they would happily switch it out for another drink. I felt like I was dealing with Amazon's generous return policy--and luckily, the drink was perfect, so no return was needed! Creamy Mango Tart - Literally like the Lemon Tart, but mango. I loved this just as much and really enjoyed the refreshing flavors of BOTH tarts. Instantly a fan favorite. Dong Ding Oolong Tea w. Fresh Milk - Very mild and creamy, almost like a mellow latte. Not my favorite because it was a bit too creamy after everything else I had today. Still, I loved the tea profile and can absolutely see why others would love it. Overall, I love, love, LOVE this place. 1000/10. From the experience to the quality and intentionality behind every little detail, I couldn't be happier with my visit. I never thought I'd ever say that a drink was so Instagram-worthy, but these drinks were beautiful--like models of the boba world. Would go back in a heartbeat. This has officially won the spot for my favorite boba place.

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."

Such a cute, clean spot right in Highland Village! The ambiance is super chill and comfy, making it…read morea great place to relax or hang out with friends. Definitely come here for the milk tea and Thai tea .. they are both so good and super refreshing. Highly recommend checking it out!

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!

A drink shop with a really wide variety of drinks. They have matcha, boba, and vietnamese coffee…read moreand a wide range of unique flavors. I tried the pandan bic siu after reading other yelpers liked it and it was delicious! The drink is vietnamese coffee with a pandan foam on top. I mixed the foam in thoroughly with a utensil and it made a unique, creamy flavor. The coffee taste is not overly strong which can sometimes be the case with viet coffee drinks. I would definitely come again!

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.

Finally got to try Hey Tea bc I had something to do at the Galleria today…read more My friend was hyping up this place as its one of his favorite boba places in Houston. There were a lot of choices to choose from on the menu and honestly all of them looked appealing. But since I wanted to try my friend's go-to order, I stuck with the Jasmine Milk Tea. The default is less sugar which I find just right. Not too sweet and not too bland. You can definitely smell/taste the Jasmine as well. I enjoyed it and would definitely go back if I was at the Galleria again. But since there are a ton of boba shops in the area, I wouldn't personally make a trip down here specifically to just get a drink.

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.

It's neat that there is also a drive-through, makes it easier to grab and go. There is designated…read moreparking around the place. I like the colorful decor inside. It's small inside but there are a few tables to sit at. Fiji has a variety of drinks from smoothies, tea, to coffee. Price is pretty good compared to a lot of boba places. It's full size cup as well. I tried the fruit tea and it was very refreshing. It was not overly sweet and also had fresh fruits inside. Staff were friendly and service was quick. Overall, this is a nice addition to the area.

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.

(+) Aesthetic spot (+) Good menu selection…read more(+) Convenient ordering through the app or at the counter (+) Excellent tea flavor (-) Long wait time (-) Steep price for small drink First time here with my college friends and their families. We tried the highly recommended mango boom and the yuzu green tea, which were both solid choices. I downloaded the app and was able to place my order from there by-passing the long line at the counter. However, it still took a significant amount of wait time for my order number to be called to pick up my drinks. The app had some deals that discounted my order, which was a plus. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to return, but if it comes up as a suggested place, I wouldn't pass it up.