Not all Teapressos are created equally. But the Piikoi Teapresso is a good one. More consistent taste than the Keeaumoku one IMO. Boba is a good texture, not overcooked, we like some chew! I've found a lot of Teapresso stores overcook their boba. For my taste, at least. Drink selection at Teapresso is impressive. My go to selections: lady grey, tropic osmanthus, teapresso MT, hojicha, and a peach lilikoi slush too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This one has a decent amount of seating inside and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The floor is quite sticky, though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Street parking is best, but there's a bunch of free parking in the area. The night I went, there was one female working by herself and 3 large parties that came in all at once and our wait time was unexpectedly short! Don't forget to sign up for their rewards on the iPad when you pay to get points and earn free drinks or toppings. read more

I walked into this Boba shop and surprisingly there was nobody in here on a Saturday night. Based off of the reviews and the ratings, I thought this place would've had more foot traffic, but I was the only one in there and there was only one person who was working there all alone. This place is pretty cozy and bright; however, overall the establishment was relatively clean and did not have any sort of lingering rancid smells so that's always a good sign. I only ordered one thing and this is what I usually get when it's available at boba shops: Wintermelon tea, 50% sweet, and definitely no milk thanks to my lactose intolerance. It was decent, but I've had better around the island and I would've expected it to be a little bit cheaper, but for a default-large size drink I spent about $8.50 which is a little bit overpriced in my opinion. Would I come back? Well maybe I think it depends if everything else is closed around the area. I didn't have a particular reason to stay and sit so I would rather just grab the Boba and go Parking can be pretty difficult in front of this establishment by the way. It is metered and on a main street and the adjacent streets don't have many options that are reliable or free making this another reason why I would not choose this Boba shop over others. All in all, I have no complaints necessarily, but I just wouldn't rank this in my top three Boba shops in Hawaii personally read more

Teapresso Bar - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small shop. No line every time we went which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a small window seat overlooking ala moana which is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The milk teas are pretty good, kinda sweet. You don't choose sweetness like other milk tea places, which is ok. It wasn't too sweet. Our favorite drinks however were Pink Dragon Hibiscus and Strawberry Flow Milk Tea. So good! But the Fruity Lychee was SUPER sweet, so if you don't like super sweet be cautious. The interesting thing is the last time we went, they were going to sell dim sum too! Hopefully next time we go :) read more

Inside the Ala Moana Mall this is a pleasant place to stop, cool off and get a very cold, highly caffeinated drink (big smile)! There are also a few decaffeinated drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a few small tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The walls to floor are covered with an oceanic mural.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lighting is good as this entire mall seems to be completely covered over.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the POG fruit tea. I wasn't prepared for the kick of black tea but it works. I was expecting more of the Pog fruit drink, but this tea really works well. Not to sweet. Not bitter at all. The tannins are present and there are pieces of fruit boba that are also tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cooling off here, this was the right call to make for taking a refreshing break.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Perfect stop to enjoy a sweet treat after a night of shopping at Ala Moana! One of the very few boba spots that stays open late. There's so many different options to choose from so even the pickiest boba drinker will find something to enjoy! The boba was great and the drink wasn't too sweet, highly recommend!! read more

Teapresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The drinks were amazing and I had gotten a brown sugar with tapioca and a friend of mine got an Oreo version with tapioca as well. While some wouldnt combine those two, it seemed to be not too bad but not incredible if you are a first timer. The staff was only one person but she was nice though it felt slightly awkward at moments which I don't mind that much. They say they open at noon yet when I had went at about 12:45, it was closed for about another hour afterwards. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did not find any people inside which I think is just since the time and where it is located but it smells like tea and had very quiet music playing in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely recommend. read more

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Teapresso is a decent place to grab something sweet if you're in the Ala Moana area. The quality of their drinks is fine. It's not the best but it gets the job done. I appreciate that they have a large assortment of flavors to choose from so you can try something new every time. The staff is friendly and the location is ok, but something about the atmosphere of the restaurant makes me feel like I don't want to sit down for a while and enjoy my drink with friends. The decor and art of the restaurant is nice at first but it feels a bit cluttered and dirty. I wish the design of the interior made me feel more at ease like other milk tea spots. I would recommend teapresso if you want a quick treat while you're in the area but aren't looking to sit down and relax. read more

Teapresso Bar - Oreo Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Teapresso is a solid spot for decent drinks! They stay open much later than other boba shops, making it a great place to study or hang out at! Although the smaller size, the shop is clean, nicely lit, and has a few tables and counter seating. They have an extensive drink menu that boasts milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, frappes, and lemonades. You also have the option to customize your sweetness, dairy options, and toppings. What's unique about Teapresso is that you can also build your own brewed to order teas--which I've never tried. Instead, I usually order off of their menu which I did during my previous visit. I got their Hojicha Milk Tea with 25% sweetness, boba, and soy milk. The hojicha tea was subtle, mellow, and nutty. Since their boba is already sweet the 25% sweetness was perfect. They also sell various snacks and desserts such as ice cream, macaroons, cakes, and chips. Located next to Ichiriki and close to Ala Moana, this is a great option for a refreshing pick me up. They have a shared parking lot in the back which can be a hit or miss, but street parking as well as around Ala Moana is always an option! The workers are friendly, helpful, and do a great job at making the drinks quickly. Although not my favorite boba shop, Teapresso is a place I can count on for a quick boba fix. read more

Teapresso Bar - Hojicha Milk Tea with Boba (Soy Milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The smoothie was awesome the staff was helpful and friendly and the service was great I got green tea KitKat with match ice cream. read more

Teapresso Bar - Green Tea Kit Kat with green tea ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went in the shop they was nice , amazing and very respectful make sure my drink was good , im gonna most definitely will coming back appreciate yall amazing services and Boba tea !!! read more

Absolutely thankful!! Sadly it's been quite awhile since I've been here before all the boba craziness took off most probably because of the parking is kinda impossible. Known for it's brewed to order teas it's all freshly made exactly how you like it and you can definitely taste the freshness. I've been having to work a few extended hours these past few days and have been starting to feel it, tonight was 12 hours...exhausted and hungry I just Yelped places I could get tea...BAM! Teapresso Bar!? OMG Yass!! Though it's the only place opened not shockingly there wasn't any street parking available. First of all their menu is quite massive but I already know I need my flavored green tea so I build my own tea which is six easy steps to your creation. The staff here is super friendly didn't rush me as they seemingly see I'm clueless though helped me with any questions that I had. They do have an incredible varieties of sweets and snacks to go with your drink that's super convenient with quite a few indoor and outdoor seatings. It's a great hangout when you're done with dinner but not done chatting. I'm just grateful to to Teapresso Bar and it's staff for the late night hours to take care of some that don't have the standard work hours to take care of their needs...yup this was a need lol!! Thank you!!! read more

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The Vietnamese female employee with short shorts and sleeveless outfit with a loud voice never fails to get our orders wrong. When we ordered smoothie here before, she barely gave enough toppings. And just tonight even when we told her we wanted a lychee jelly topping, she completely omitted it. For my Thai milk tea, I told her clearly that I wanted less ice but she filled my cup up with plenty of ice anyway. As we left Teapresso Bar, we called her to complain and as we were telling her that she messed up our orders--and told our complains--she hangs up on us. We called her again right away and told her why did she hang up but she denies hanging up on us. She even goes to the extent of denying of what she had done with our orders, telling us that she had our orders right.... *sigh* This lady is making Teapresso look bad and she does not deserve working here. I love Teapresso but she is the "bad apple" of the business. I am not talking smack but this is the truth to be told. Not everyone can be a phenomenal bobarista. She needs to go.... read more

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Me and my bf came here after dinner on 6/29. We wanted to try what boba options were available around 8pm and Teaspresso was open. Since we were new, the girl who rang us up offered us recommendations and she was polite! Service was fine. I ordered and ube latte for myself and I thought it was just okay. I wasn't able to adjust for sweetness so it was too sweet for my liking and the boba was mushy and stale. They did use real ube since my drink was pretty gritty. Not the best drink I've had but it helped ease the boba cravings read more

A great little place to get Dave's icecream, macaroons, tea etc. small clean and the staff are very friendly. Not far from Ala Moana park or the mall. Great selection of smoothies and other healthy refreshing drinks. The macaroons are perfect and out of this world. A wonderful selection of various cheese cakes. Ok ok you can have a healthy drink so a little indulgence on desert. Perfect!! Defense neatly a great place to stop and get a snack and refreshing drink. I highly recommend. read more

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I've been to this Teapresso in the past before and it wasn't a good experience. Some old lady got our orders wrong, refused to remake our drinks, and didn't even give me an apology. Coming back here after a while made me hope that things were different, but it's really just the same. Instead of an old lady ruining my experience, it was a dude this time. One barista at the time of this review was working their a** off making drinks for me + 3 other customers. All by themselves. Then you get this guy who was just sitting at the counters, staring at... I don't f*cking know? Struts outside looking at the roads and cars passing by... I don't know what their role in this establishment is, but telling off the barista that they haven't helped a customer with their order yet when YOU could be helping is such a bad look for your business. If you're not going to do anything, then leave. All you're doing is just making the business look like sh*t. Really couldn't stand that attitude. To the barista working by themselves, I hope you quit this job and work somewhere where you can get proper support and help from fellow coworkers and caring management. Not that piece of crap. read more

Teapresso Bar - Some sort of "manager" or something. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My favorite part was the ambience of the store. It had a really cool underwater theme, painted from floor to ceiling. It's a pretty small store, so they line can rack up quick. Luckily we got in right before a rush. I saw that there was only one employee in the front side preparing the drinks, which could affect the wait times for the drinks. I recommend the Brown Sugar Matcha Milk tea. I'm normally not a fan of Matcha, but I was introduced to theirs previously and it's one of my favorite drinks to get from here now! read more

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Recently my family and I received an order, we normally get the same thing every time we come, and we come here quite often. Up until recently on February 12, 2025, my kids brought to our attention that there were plastic in their drinks, they spit it out of their mouths to show us. At that moment we were so upset and disappointed knowing that plastic is highly toxic for the body, we couldn't imagine if our little ones had ingested that into their body. We only want to spread awareness and want the Company to be more careful, for the customers. For the parents who buy their little ones drinks from Teapresso just be mindful of what you're giving them. Thank you read more

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Came here with my friend after a night of shopping. One of the few boba shops open later at night in town! The workers were very friendly and the boba was a perfect sweet treat after shopping! read more

Teapresso Bar - Ube Latte ( Non Caffeine ) Fruity Lychee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Boardgame anyone? Well, not right now while we practice social distancing. But this is a nice modern cafe appealing more towards younger crowds. A bunch of cute mini polaroid photos posted all over the wall as decor and pre-covid they did tables inside with a variety of board games out. Their drinks list is pretty extensive with milk teas, iced teas, smoothies, frappes, lemonade, slushes, coffee, and build-your-own-tea. Hokkaido Milk Tea- Assam, earl grey, black tea variety, milk. A Japanese version of "royal tea". Not sure what they included as a sweetener, but it was overwhelmingly sweet. I like my tea more bitter and should have gone with the customizable tea option. Iced SeaFoam Caramel Coffee- I'm not a coffee drinker but the person I was with said it was well balanced with the brewed coffee and salty frothy foam. Overall Service: They were pleasant. Very laid back. read more

Teapresso Bar - Hokkaido Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Gross the worker said their stuff is premade that's why the drinks the customers pay for won't be modified. I thought the smoothies were fresh made to order boy was I wrong. Who knows how long ago it was made. Yesterday? Longer than that? watch the manager Karen passive aggressive reply telling me to get lost. Aloha read more

Still thinking about it a month later. I was wandering around the mall and wanted a strong ice coffee. Found Teapresso Bar (it's on the ground level in the gross parking lot area, kinda by the post office) and ordered their Vietnamese ice coffee. It's not poured from a plastic pitcher like some places. They brew fresh super strong viet coffee right there and then make it all tasty with the milk and sugar and what not. Idk it was the best Vietnamese ice coffee I've ever had, but I haven't been to Vietnam so what do I know. Anyway I think I'm gonna go get another one today. Highly recommended and the guy was very friendly and helpful. Edit: I was here at like 7pm and there was no customers or line, and the one guy working was totally nice and welcoming. read more

This place was bomb. Super friendly customer service, one man show but he works quickly to take orders and make drinks. The inside of this place is so cool, it's filled with a beautiful underwater mural. I was so pleased with my drink. I tried the spicy pineapple li hung slushy with tajin--it was the best slush I've ever had! Sweet, sour with a hint of spicy. Sisters tried lava flow and Thai tea with boba, they said theirs were delish as well. Kids tried the Oreo crumble and loved it. Highly recommend this place. I'll def be back for my fave drink again! read more

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Always served by nice, polite people here! Every time I've gone to a Teapresso (and especially this one), I left with good customer service. They're incredibly attentive to your lactose intolerance/allergies and preferences. That alone deserves a high rating. We got the pink dragon hibiscus and Hokkaido milk tea with oat milk. Loved both drinks! I used to love visiting Teapresso and this reignited my temptations to come again! They've got an enormous selection of drinks for you to try. You won't get bored of this drink menu. read more

Teapresso Bar - Pink Dragon Hibiscus and Hokkaido Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Terrible experience. Disgusting. Needs a health inspection. The cashier girl was eating and digging in her mouth trying to pry out some food stuck in her teeth with her bare hands while ringing me up. Then proceeded to grab my drink before it got sealed and pushed some of the overflowing ice down with her finger that was just in her mouth. Paid and immediately threw the drink in the trash. I hate to complain but I just was appalled I had to send in this review. Need to work on hygiene and food handling. read more

This shop makes really strong caffeinated milk tea. I ordered a assam and earl gray boba milk tea and I literally couldn't sleep. I tried many places like Icy bubble and teapresso, jj bakery. But none compared to Teapresso Bar in Ala moana Center. I wonder if they add caffeine drops into my drink it was so strong!! read more

This is my 1st time to this location. Parking lot in back and cost is $1.00 hour. Restroom is upstairs then downstairs. Business is limiting only 5 customers inside. My 3 drinks include Ube Latte, Lava Flow Smoothie, and Strawberry Smoothie. I'm here for an event which I found out on Twitter. Event was hosted by Together Forever Shop and Jen which was from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. This event will celebrate 2 members birthdays of South Korean music group BTS. The members are Jeon Jungkook whose bd September and Park Jimin whose bd October. Host will give you free cupsleeves if you buy drink from Teapresso. If you buy 3 drinks, host gives you set of cupsleeves. I got free cupsleeves, freebies, and bought merchandise. read more

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As of April 1st, 2020: The service is phenomenal! I just now ordered through UberEats and there was a mistake with the order. I called the shop, and despite being extremely busy a worker picked up. He was apologetic and calm. He went above and beyond to resolve the issue by offering to deliver the correct order himself. He didn't even hesitate to offer! I'm sure everyone at the store is overworked and tired given the pandemic. They must be flooded with online and in-store orders, and yet they are offering quality service. Beyond that, they're drinks are always fresh and well-made. 5/5 stars without a doubt! read more

Teapresso Bar - Assam Milk Tea (Large 24oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered a Hokkaido tea 50% sweet. The drink was sooooooooo sweet way more than 50%. I tried to mix the tea hoping it was just syrup sitting on the bottom and that didnt help. I asked the gal if she could remake it and go 25% or even 0% because the tea was undrinkable. She said that she couldn't remake the drink and that I would need to purchase another one and order it less sweet. Mind you there is a big sign that says , " if you are not satisfied with your drink please let us know and we will make it right." The sign belongs in the trash with my drink. read more

The worst strawberry banana smoothie! My husband isn't picky at all nor doesn't complain about anything but he gave this a 0/10. I got the brown sugar milk tea & it didn't have a lot of flavor. They also didn't have anymore boba. The macaroons were hard. read more

Teapresso Bar - Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Used to love Teapresso but they mix their matcha with jasmine tea. Interestingly enough i love them individually but not together. Also the matcha didn't taste very strong and the boba had a weird flavor. I liked the brown sugar milk tea most with half and half but didn't like it with whole milk. It tasted the same with regular sugar as with brown sugar, and tasted too diluted with whole milk because it was low quality milk. I much prefer the black milk tea from Sharetea. Love the variety of drinks but will go to Mr. Tea next time. read more

Teapresso bar never disappoints! I always get flavored tea with boba. They have samples and today I ordered one of the samples. I had peach cantaloupe tea with boba. The drinks were made fast and so good! The tea is brewed in front of you and it has real fruit bits in it. So nice on a hot day! This Teapresso had the coolest whale and shark mural in the seating area with a real fishing pole. There's also a ton of Polaroid snapshots of people taped to the walls. The staff was knowledgeable and always answer our questions with a smile. My only complaint is that I squeezed my cups too hard and spilled some of my tea, but that's on me lol. I didn't see bathrooms so I can't comment on that, and parking is good around this area - so close to ala Moana center. read more

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BAD EMPLOYEE /"OWNER?" WENT OUT OF CONTROL‼ FREE DRINK WITH POINTS GOT REFUSED. Today went back after 5/4 didn't get points redeemed for a free drink(told machine broken-took a pic), The Asian female staff (full time) that likes wearing sexy outfits, told me that the points machine was broken so I can come in next time for a free drink with leaving my cell # (already two ppl left number). However, today 5/19 she (same staff) said I only had 7 points. She gave a note with "Steve & cell" to call. called, went to VM. Told her she needs to resolve this. However, GOT EXTREMELY flustered and started to call the next customer. I asked her again about the issue and she started to shout "it's your problem with the points!!!". She called a number, but no answer. She went out of control and started to yell. She lost it her mind and started yelling again, myself and other customers were uncomfortable and concerned. Very disappointed and will be in contact with as many Teapresso representatives, stakeholders, and owners possible. Please be warned or help resolve concerns. read more

Teapresso Bar - On 5/4, I took a picture of my 62 points with the paper the staff asked me to wrote down when the machine didn't work to redeem points. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great fresh boba! I Ccouldn't order 0 sugar for some of the drinks. Had to be 50% or higher. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Our favorite boba place on the Windward side !!! The melona smoothie is so ono!!! My only complaint is they don't have the honey boba any more which is what made them different! I also wish they stayed open a little later as it's hard to get there by 9 sometimes . . Otherwise the bobas are amazing and the service is usually very friendly . . Order on their app and it's ready so fast!!! read more

Cute little coffee shop located across from Ala Moana Center. My boss sent me on a run to Teapresso to fetch him a Vietnamese iced coffee. I decided to get myself a Strawberry Lilikoi lemonade while I was at it. The barista at the counter was very friendly. There was no line, so she was able to take my order right away. She was very thorough and made sure to ask me if I needed any add-ons with each drink. She even made sure I logged onto my Five Stars account so that I could start collecting points. My lemonade was absolutely delicious! Just the right amount of sweetness. Refreshing! What really disappointed me was the excessive amount of ice they put in their drinks! Literally like 80% of the cup was full of just ice!!! I was able to finish my whole drink in 3 sips. Overall, inviting environment, friendly staff, delicious drinks... However, I still felt ripped off. Maybe next time, I will specify to go easy on the ice. read more

Teapresso Bar - EXCESSIVE ICE!!! Rip off. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was in the area and was looking for a non Mermaid coffee house to grab my 400pm iced coffee. The shop looks kind of drab and dark from the outside so I wasn't sure it was even open. I ordered their Vietnamese iced coffee because I like strong coffee with a high caffeine level. My pricey drink was really good and the cashier / barista was concerned that he made it right to my liking. read more

Teapresso Bar - Death Wish iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of the few boba places open until midnight on the weekend. The drinks here are super consistent and I personally really enjoy getting the Teapresso Milk Tea (Assam and Hojicha) with a single shot of Lavender syrup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great place to hang out with friends at night and there is solid air conditioning, internet connection, and parking available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Some of the drinks are better than others and I personally don't love the smoothies, but all of the milk teas are pretty solid. The service here is usually good but sometimes it can take a while to get your drinks, especially at night when things are busy and there's a long line of people. read more

Yumm Yumm! Wanted something that's open late and this was it. Late for covid anyway. They have so many options but I got their milk tea original with an espresso shot and organic coffee jelly. Zero sugar. It was delicious!! Love their many topping options and also the sugar option. Organic! 24 oz! It was great. read more

Teapresso Bar - Teapresso Milk Tea (Large 24oz) + organic espresso shot + coffee jelly! 0% sweet! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The menu was huge, which I loved the amount of options!! I got a Hokkaido with large boba and it was really good!! The only thing I had an issue with was the viet employee wearing a mini dress. When I couldn't understand what she was saying and where she was telling me to go, she raised her voice in a more aggressive way, which kinda made me a bit uncomfortable :') I feel like it was harder to understand her because of her accent, and with the mask not any easier, so I'm not sure if I'm in the wrong for not understanding? The other employee aside from the viet woman (who may be viet but I don't know?) was way kinder and she was more patient with my misunderstanding. It was also easier to understand her. (The vietnamese woman im referring to is the one being mentioned in the recent poor reviews!!) The boba was amazing, the employees not so much. read more

Teapresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow, has it really been over 2 years since we've been here? Our first visit occurred when we came here for an IYE back in March 2016 . Back then, we excitedly met fellow Yelpers (Nadine C and Gary N come to mind) and the great staff and owner of Teapresso Bar. This location according to its owner, Steve Nguyen was his second location and since 2016, he's expanded to 4 locations. What makes Teapresso Bar different from other boba or bubble tea drink spots is they were the first to offer brewed-to-order teas, milk teas and organic coffees. They do not use any artificial flavors or powders in their beverages. Also, they offer non-GMO, Gluten-free, Vegan and Vegetarian options. The fact that they don't add artificial ingredients continues to be a main draw along with their friendly, quick and efficient service. I recently received a BOGO coupon from FiveStars and chose to share it with Nadine C since we had met for a lunch buffet earlier. Nadine C is the RIGHT friend to share this beverage offer with as I remembered being at that IYE and we had taken a photo together. So, after our lunch, we went in to order ourselves some iced teas: Tropical Osmanthus was Nadine's choice and Mango-Kumquat was mine. Both teas were refreshing and perfectly flavored at 50% sweetness to enjoy on this hot 90-degree day. As we were waiting for our beverages to be brewed, we searched their photo wall. It was like solving a puzzle.... I mentioned to Nadine that it was a group photo of maybe 3 or 4 people and it was a photo of her, my husband, myself and maybe with Gary N. I remembered that my husband was the one who captioned the photo, too. Well, Nadine checked her reviews to get the date of the event and we put the clues together. Within a few minutes, Nadine spotted the photo as it was posted on her side of the wall that she searched! Yay! Well, given our fun and tasty return to this location of Teapresso Bar, we wondered why we hadn't returned sooner. read more

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