The Bep Teahouse

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I think this might be my second fav tea shop so far. I really love all of the varieties of drinks and especially the teas. What stands out about their teas is that they use real pieces of fruits in the tea and it makes it taste refreshing. They also have unique flavors like the magical lychee tea. The jellies that use also had good texture and flavor to them. The inside is very decorated to give you a nice cool trendy up to date vibe but also giving you an Asian inspired elements. The service was good too I have no complaints about that. read more

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The marketing team saw a trend online and after receiving backlash, the owner came online to blame the young employees. An owner not owning up to mistakes is a place I'll avoid. Bad business decisions. Also drinks are very meh. read more

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Don L.

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Chloe N.

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I have been to multiple locations but drinks here are consistently good. My fave is Japanese Rice milk tea and the Vietnamese coffee. The coffee is strong and legit. Drinks come with good amount of boba and good size as well. Fast and friendly service. Good place to hang out with friends!! read more

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Eliza L.

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This is my favorite go to spot to get my R1 - Royal Artichoke drink $5.25 5/5 stars. It has clear boba, grass jelly, & chia seed. It's so refreshing and light. No sugar. Highly recommend. read more

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Fiona L.

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This bubble tea shop has so many options--it's honestly a little overwhelming at first! Thankfully, the staff were incredibly friendly and patient. One team member kindly explained the drinks I was curious about and even gave me a recommendation, which I really appreciated--and it was spot on! I went with the Hawaii Sunset fruit tea at 50% sugar. Just a heads-up: their fruit teas lean more on the fruit-forward side than actual tea, and mine was definitely on the sweeter end of the spectrum--likely from the syrup in the mango popping boba. Even at half sugar, it was pretty sweet. I also noticed a couple of things that could've made the drink better: some lemon seeds were left in, and the smaller bits of mango weren't fully ripe, which made the texture a bit off. That said, the staff's kindness and the wide variety of drinks make me want to come back and try other options! I'm especially interested in their Saigon street food menu and those adorable kitty paw-shaped mochi waffles. The shop itself is small with limited seating, so I'd recommend grabbing your drinks to-go unless you're staying for a bite. Bonus points for being located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking--no stress finding a spot! read more

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Alex W.

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All my homies love The Bep! I love that many of their signature drinks have toppings included and aren't super pricey. The Kyoto matcha brûlée was a cool unique flavor that wasn't overly sweet, and the matcha boba was also great (texture is more like a jelly). read more

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Wendy C.

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The environment is great. Foods are decent! We ordered fries, tofu and chicken. We finished fries and chicken right away. But the tofu was a hit or miss kind of feeling. Our tofu was overdone, so it's tough and dry. Drinks were overall good. Not a bad choice to try! read more

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Brandon D.

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My uncle recommended this drink from the bep in bellaire called the herbal fresh coco refresher. It is a mix of coconut and grass jelly with some sago as well. This drink honestly hit the spot. It was so refreshing and felt really light. The grass jelly was easy to sip up occasionally as well as the sago. The coconut bits are in big pieces so I had to open the lid to eat them at the end. This was a nice change from the usual milk teas I usually get at boba shops read more

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Diana C.

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The drinks here are super refreshing and a few of them are pretty unique! I love that they use fresh fruits in their juices. Their boba is Al dente - not overly chewy and just the right amount of sweetness. The ambiance is great for hanging out with friends, with kpop playing in the back. Not an ideal place to study, they don't really have tables for computer use, but they have 3 couches for hangouts. The service is friendly and quick as well! read more

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Don L.

Hello, Diana. Thank you for leaving us your review. We truly…

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Mimi W.

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They are open late and they have plenty of parking. When we came in around 9:45 pm, they were busy, all the tables were packed and the line went to the door. Their drinks are fabulous! I had the S11 (70% sugar), M6 (no pudding), and F9 (70% sugar). There is food too but we already ate. The tables cleared up after we ordered so sitting at one while we waited for our drink and to drink our drinks was fine. The decorations are cute. read more

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Nancy T.

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Let me preface that my mom truly loves The Bep and everything that they offer. However, after our last encounter, it was the last straw that broke the camel's back. While I do understand the supply and demand of to go boxes, and things costing the establishment, they nickel and dime customers every chance they get. My mom spends a LOT of money at The Bep and supports this business both this location and the beltway location. They had a new item that she was curious about, and just as she was about to purchase it, in addition to her $50 bill, she asks for a to go box so that her and I can share for the car ride back home. One of the ladies came to the cash register and told my mom, "that will be 50 cents". My mom looks up and looks at me with such shock and stated "50 cents??? You're kidding. I'm purchasing a lot of things and you're charging me 50 cents for a to go box????" She buys boxes of baos, packaged refrigerated drinks, snacks, to even boba. Her most favorite things are the boxes of baos and packaged drinks. And when I tell you, they are going at it back and forth over 50 cents, it just wasn't worth the headache. I intervene and stop the conversation and tell both people to stop. We don't need it. Then my mom proceeds to say "don't bother tipping". As we pay, the woman that argued with my mom, decides AFTER THE FACT, to give her the small cardboard Togo box. And my mom gives her the hand and says no. Sassy.... When moms are involved, don't test her. It's not worth the breath. At that point, it's just safe to say that we won't have to return to the Bellaire location. But as customer service goes, it went from great to bad. Mama T's fav location is no longer a fav. *sad face* read more

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Andrew H.

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1 year ago

An amazing chill spot to eat delicious snacks. I loved the food and a great tea spot. It was super nice to sit down and relax outside here with the chill music as well. The waiters were super quick and friendly. Decent spot! read more

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Jennifer V.

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Got their BOGO matcha tofu drink and it was actually pretty good!! Not the best quality matcha but I could taste it and feel the caffeine. The silky tofu made the drink remind me of the Vietnamese tofu dessert. Not sure why tofu isn't a topping more!! Cups are a bit more skinny than other places, prices are standard. read more

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Erika N.

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Bep Teahouse is one of my favorite boba spots to visit whenever I'm in Houston! They use organic teas whenever possible, and everything I've tried has been consistently amazing. It's clear they take a lot of care with their ingredients and flavors. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Biscoff Milk Tea and the blended version--and both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and satisfying without being overly sweet. The ambience was also super cute, with thoughtful decor that made the space feel cozy and inviting. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Don L.

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you loved the…

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Melanie N.

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boba drinks are averagely priced and they also have an option for a surprise blind box cup. we got the perfect peach drink and the flavor was a good sweet level there was no line when we arrived and the drink came out quickly. service was nice and there is ample parking. ambiance is nice and clean aesthetic inside read more

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Don L.

Hello, Melanie. Thank you for the great review! We're so happy to…

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Linh T.

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This is one of my favorite places for boba. The store is small but always clean, and the staff are always friendly. I love how the drinks are always full of flavors, and there are so many drinks and snack options. You can order the drinks from the menu as is or customize your own drinks/toppings/sweetness levels. My favorite drink is the classic milk tea with either the brown sugar boba or creme brulee. I usually get this combo or a variation of this combo whenever I stop by. Pictured are the classic milk tea with brown sugar boba and creme brulee and the Thai green tea. The other flavors that they have are just as good. read more

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Christine H.

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My favorite boba shop of all time! I love how the menu has so many choices that it's hard to choose! Love coming back here! read more

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Don L.

Hello, Christine. Thank you for leaving us your review. We are super…

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Catherine N.

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Very cute interior! Lots of seating, there are tables and chairs as well as couches! They have a special blind box cup for ordering milk tea or fruit tea. The drink we got was peach tea! The drink was flavorful and not too sweet at all! Perfect balance! The service was great as well and the staff were very friendly! read more

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Don L.

Hi Catherine, thank you so much for the kind review! We’re so happy…

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Charline N.

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Tried something new instead of my typical milk tea series and the R4 did not disappoint! read more

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Giao O.

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I was originally a fan of their Soursop tea, but after trying out their Matcha Coconut, I'm a total Coconut girly now. Mind you, I still don't like the taste of coconut water, but The Bep and their delicious Matcha and Taro foam has made their coconut water so much better! read more

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Daniel T.

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Boba. Boba. Boba and more!! When you think of ooey, gooey, delish boba, I think of The Bep! They have tons of variety of drinks and the staff is very friendly. Centrally located in the heart of Bellaire Chinatown, you should come and support them! Enjoy and refresh. ChowChow Time!! read more

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Simon T.

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Drinks run a little sweet, but you can always reduce those at no cost! Service was great and quick and drinks tasted great, and with Christmas coming around the corner they have great decorations to take pictures with! Ambiance is a little too upbeat for studying. read more

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Hoa D.

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Tiệm guộc ạ! Never disappointed in any of the drinks that I had try. Love their staffs as well! Trà thái xanh mãi đỉnh! read more

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Neha S.

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The drinks are so delicious and the service was great! I ordered the taro Ube brulee milk tea with boba, and it was very creamy and rich. The boba was super soft. The texture was 10/10. The vibe of the place was also really cute and vibrant. It was pretty busy when I went too, and I could tell it was well-liked by the people there. P.S. they were doing a really cool promotion where they give you a free tote bag for reviewing them! read more

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Sara-Grace C.

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The drinks are so fresh and great! Wish there was more space. Would come back for the fruit teas. read more

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minzer n.

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I recently visited your location and purchased a drink for my daughter. After the purchase, she noticed your special cup and wanted one. I asked to pay for the empty cup separately, but was told it was only available as an upgrade--something that was never offered to me during the transaction. Had I known about the option, I absolutely would have chosen the upgrade from the start. It was frustrating to be refused a simple request, especially when I was willing to pay for it and had already made a purchase. This kind of inflexible and unaccommodating service left a really negative impression, particularly because it affected a small moment that mattered to a kid. We won't be back and won't be supporting a business so petty. read more

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Strong T.

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I had a great Taro smoothie today, and what made it even better is that you can actually adjust the level of sweetness to suit your own personal taste. Highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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Joe L.

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Always a happy time being here. Food, snacks, and drinks are always top quality. Service always friendly Great vibes and music read more

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Lisa H.

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I'm very disappointed. I've been coming to this place for quite some time. Both locations in fact. I ordered a mango green tea with 75% sugar and less ice. When I received my order, it tasted straight up like an orange/citrus drink. At first I thought I was tripping. Then I tried my drink again & came to the realization that it was indeed NOT a mango green tea. When I came up to the cashier to ask if my drink was made properly, she talked to the girl in the back. They said something along the lines of "I did make it right. It's probably sour because she reduced her sugar." This makes zero sense to me because I've had their mango green tea before and it was never this sour. The cashier proceeds to tell me that the drink was made right it was just on me because I decided to change my sugar levels. She offered to add more sugar into my drink, but I did not want to do so because it wouldn't have made my drink any better (aka taste like mango). I'll take my business elsewhere thank you very much. read more

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Don L.

Hello, Lisa. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I sincerely…

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Christine Q.

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Love the milk tea here!!! Staff is very friendly and courteous!!! Will definitely be back!!! read more

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Don L.

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Allen Z.

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I ordered the Kyoto Matcha Brulee Milk Tea with boba and it was delicious. However the boba was mushy and didn't have the bouncy texture. Boba was marinated and the texture was the only downside. Maybe it was around 9pm at night and the boba had been sitting for a while. Overall, I give the drink a 3.5 stars. read more

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Erinne P.

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Low sugar w boba and so yummy! Good every time!! Love that they're organic. Inside area is so cute. Mirrors to take selfies and a lot of seating. read more

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Don L.

Hello, Erinne. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re…

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Nhi T.

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Came to try the matcha coco and was not disappointed. This drink is so refreshing and is my new go to drink! The matcha foam and fresh coconut meat has made this drink part of my boba rotation. read more

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Delicious drinks, friendly and super quick service! Definitely recommend if you want refreshing drinks. read more

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Don L.

Hello, Sally. Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to…

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Michelle V.

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Hands down my favorite boba spot in houston! It becomes an addiction. My favorite are their garlic butter wings and royal artichoke drink. The service is friendly and quick. They just opened a new location in cypress on Grant. So excited read more

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Tuyen P.

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Trying different boba places when visiting new states is a must. Located inside a strip mall with grocery store, hair salon, and more. Good place for your partner to get a drink while waiting for you to get your hair cut aka me. Got the Jamaica Sunrise drink. Got the drink based on the photo and... unfortunately it doesn't look like the photo. It doesn't have the passion fruit seeds or oranges and pink stuff that is in the photo. Looks plain to be honest. Taste was ok but it was a disappointment. Makes it seems like it's not a real passion fruit drink. Texture speaks. This place serves street food snacks which is great because you can munch of stuff with your drink. Got the meatballs and rolls that was pretty tasty. I liked the snacks more than the drink I got here. If ever in town, would come back to try other drinks and snacks. read more

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Don L.

Hello, Tuyen. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re…

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vybin

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Good price for the serving. Fast service, Claw games are a stay away tho . Nothing was wrong with the service everything was fine. read more

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Ryan R.

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Excellent coco refreshing tea with coconut water + 3 toppings inside, some sort of chewy jelly thing, lychee seeds maybe? And coco pieces. This was the fastest tea I've ever ordered.. before we had even finished paying by credit card, they had the tea ready and were handing it to us! read more

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Christina L.

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LOVE The Bep. One of my favorite bubble tea places in Houston. I always get the fresh kumquat coco, it is so good and refreshing.

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Love the summer rose! Must try their fried tofu! Always a staple in good ol' china town. read more

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More info about The Bep Teahouse

10613 Bellaire Blvd
Ste A150
Houston, TX 77072
Chinatown, Alief
Directions
(832) 243-6902
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http://www.thebepteahouse.com

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Hours

What time does The Bep Teahouse open?

The Bep Teahouse opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Bep Teahouse close?

The Bep Teahouse closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does The Bep Teahouse take credit cards?

Yes, The Bep Teahouse takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Bep Teahouse have catering options?

No, The Bep Teahouse does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Bep Teahouse allow dogs?

No, The Bep Teahouse does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Bep Teahouse have bike parking?

No, The Bep Teahouse does not have bike parking.

Does The Bep Teahouse have outdoor seating?

No, The Bep Teahouse does not have outdoor seating options.

Does The Bep Teahouse have parking?

Yes, The Bep Teahouse has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Bep Teahouse wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Bep Teahouse is wheelchair accessible.

Does The Bep Teahouse have free WiFi?

Yes, The Bep Teahouse has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Our business specializes in making bubble tea, waffles as well as flavorful snacks. We constantly look for ways not only to produce the best quality of food and drinks but also deliver the best of service to our customers.

History

Established in 2017.

Established since 2017

Meet the Manager: Tina N.

Our goal is to provide high quality, carefully selected ingredients based on seasonal availabilities to bring you with fresh and delicious foods and drinks.

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CHICHA San Chen

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.

The name of this restaurant is very confusing. I see ChiCha San Chen 吃茶三千 on the building. But why…read more"eat tea 3000"? I don't see any differences from other teahouses. They only serve teas and contrary to next door Trung Nguyen has only coffees. I ordered Ôsmanthus Oolong Tea with no sugar and added konjac sinkers. The tea was fragrant but kind of weak. Maybe I'll come back to sample the teas on weekends.

Green tea with milk and grass jelly.

Cassie black tea + mousse

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Mango high mountain pouchong tea with boba

Le'Drip Coffee And Tea

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!

Nice spot for yummy tea/coffee drinks. Lots of options quick service and nice spot for quiet hang…read moreout Faves for today: Iced Coconut latte with banana cold foam Iced Strawberry milk Hot banana coffee

Coco matcha - would order again

Very yummy!

Salted cheese coffee

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Macu Tea

4.3

(58 reviews)

1.2 mi

The tea here is beautiful and that's the only positive thing I have to say…read more King of Mango: Got 80% sweet - tasted 10% sweet. It was 40% jelly that tasted like flowers, didn't taste like mango at all. King of mango should be swimming in mangoness. Did not like this one at all Brown sugar tea: not the best out there but a solid choice. They drizzled chocolate in the cup which seemed like a lot but wasn't the most awful tasting. Oolong tea: was supposed to be 30% sweet but tastes like pure sugar and was disgusting. Avocado: barely any avocado flavor, far too much jelly - was not enjoyable in any way. Some of the worst boba I've ever had.

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!

Bo bo mango smoothie

King of mango.

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King of mango smoothie

Heytea

Heytea has become one of my favorite boba spots in Chinatown. It is never not crowded here but the…read morewait isn't too shabby. It's always packed every time we're here. The lines move fairly quick so it's not too bad. I like their mango drinks, the coconut mango boom and the cloud mango. Decent size for the price and quality is consistent. This place isn't ideal to study or work. There are no tables, mostly seats. It's also pretty loud and crowded most of the time.

(+) 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.

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Bijou

Looooove this place. I got the Ube cream Coffee, ube tiramisu and the regular tiramisu. When I need…read morea dessert fix , this will be my FIRST choice.

A spot dedicated to tiramisu treats (as well as mousse cakes, panna cotta, cookies, and croffles)…read moreand pretty drinks that is open all day? Count me in! The inside is mostly white and going for that IG "it spot" vibe. Most people were ordering their drinks that come with a little slice of tiramisu, but we were there to try just the latter! The tiramisu varieties aren't all truly tiramisu (which traditionally has espresso and alcohol), but they're called tiramisu because there are cookies or ladyfingers layered with their mascarpone cream. I tried the Biscoff Tiramisu-- while they could work on their presentation (the filling looked messy and slapped on), the taste was quite nice! Sweet, creamy, and the mascarpone filling was light and not too heavy despite being sweet and indulgent. I'm excited to try the other tiramisu varieties :D I like how the tiramisu comes in its own container instead of scooped into a takeout box because it's a lot less messy + prettier when eating it. Service was really friendly and there is self-serve water available too. Lots of tables for two but they were all taken during my visit. There's a little table outside in the shade if you're willing to sit in the heat. Overall, 4.5 stars for the tiramisu-- will be back to try some more! Check them out next time your sweet tooth calls :)

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Mtea Reserve

4.3

(16 reviews)

0.1 mi

A chill boba spot in the same plaza as Kim Son. Plenty of parking in the lot. I like the modern…read moreinterior, it's simple and clean. A good amount of tables to sit at, both indoor and outdoor. Noise level is low here so it's ideal to work/study here. It's not too crowded each time I've been there so service is quick. You can order at the counter or at the kiosk. I find it easier to just order at the kiosk and they will call out your drink once it's ready. Drinks are pretty solid each time. My fave is the jasmine milk tea. Very fragrant and a good size for the price. On another note, you will need a key from the counter if you want to use their restroom. Overall, a consistent boba spot despite there is already a few in this plaza.

I really love this place--from the atmosphere to the drinks. I've tried many different cafés, and I…read morecan honestly say this one is my number one favorite. Today I had the Dubai Pistachio Cloud Coffee and the Dragon Fruit Peach Green Tea. The coffee was excellent, with a rich flavor and not overly sweet. The tea tasted very fresh and refreshing. The space smells wonderful with the aroma of tea when you walk in, and the way they decorate the place is very bright and inviting. They also open very early, so sometimes I can stop by to grab a drink before going to work.

Grand opening 11/1/2025

Outside

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Tea Top

There are so many boba places along Bellaire and I personally recognize how expensive of a habit…read morethese sugary drinks can be, so I generally avoid going. But when I'm in town I go out of my way to "eat all the things" to take advantage of being near the Vietnamese community. I decided on trying Tea Top over other -- seemingly indistinguishable boba shops -- simply because this shop participates in the Dining Rewards Program, which allows me to earn airline miles per dollar in addition to my standard credit card points per dollar. I will say, the tea here is very good. They actually sell tea, rather than just sugar water. You can taste it. And for that, I appreciate this place. I tried their Alpine Green Tea with boba. It was good. I came back a second time to try their Wintermelon Alpine Green Milk Tea and thought it was even better! Quality drinks and I can earn additional airline miles per order? I'll be coming back. I also like that their in-store rewards program keys to your credit card so it recognizes your account and you can instantly apply small discounts to future orders every time, or save up your points to get a buck or two off an order when you feel like it.

My friend said this was his favorite boba place in Chinatown and it did not disappoint…read more Taro milk tea usually sucks with these giant taro chunks, but Tea Top's taro drink was well integrated into the milk tea and went down smooth! Good attention to detail and good drinks.

Pearl milk tea with boba (no sugar)

Milk foam

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Taro Milk Tea with Sago 紫芋西米露

Feng Cha - Chinatown

Strawberry Breeze - 50% sugar: Perfect level of sweetness,…read moreespecially if you don't like overly sweet drinks. Very refreshing. Don't forget to mix it first! You can taste a nice balance between the lychee jelly and strawberry purée. 9/10 Mango Breeze - 25% sugar: Still on the sweeter side, but really enjoyable if you're craving something sweet. Great choice if you love mango drinks. 9/10 Service: Always excellent. Staff has consistently been friendly and efficient. 10/10

One of my go to milk tea spots! Their Thai tea never misses and even on busy days you're never…read morewaiting longer than 5-10 minutes for your drink. Workers are always super friendly and willing to help out with any questions and the atmosphere is super chill.

Dirty Cafe Latte - Oat Milk Based Coffee with Brown Sugar

Thai Milk Tea w/ Milk Foam abd Boba

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Thai Milk Tea

The Alley

3.8

(22 reviews)

0.9 mi

Stopped by The Alley for drinks and really enjoyed the experience! The boba tea was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and perfectly sweet. The pearls had a great chewy texture, and the drinks looked just as good as they tasted. The atmosphere was clean, modern, and relaxing -- a great place to sit and chat with friends or family. Service was friendly and quick as well. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when craving boba!

Bold of The Alley to open up in this plaza given there's so much competition: Molly Tea, Heytea,…read moreTea Top, Sharetea, Kung Fu Tea, AtCha, Ninja Matcha, Nu Cafe, Xing Fu Tang. Good variety of drinks, with a few limited series including the Demon Slayer series. The strawberry mochi and Royal No. 9 milk tea were excellent. Prices are roughly on par. They originally forgot to make it light ice, but they quickly corrected it. Note, 'normal' ice takes up WAY too much of the drink. They have a Pokemon pack vending machine, but the prices are CRAZY, also it has some janky AI slop art as a background. If you have trouble saying no to your kids, I would recommend steering away... What brought this review from a 3 to a 4 was their ambiance. The space is fairly spacious, good amount of tables, plugs, and chairs, really great for studying. The Alley might be the best study spot in this plaza!

Inside.

Decor.

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Êmm Cafe

I liked the shop it'a a Vietnamese cafe. They have some food, pastries, and coffee/matcha there…read more I tried their matcha einspanner and it was creamy and tasted almost like ice cream. The matcha grassy flavor was subtle and so I think it's more milky with a hint of matcha. So, it tasted more like an ice cream milkshake if you will. It was really good especially If you're in the mood for a dessert. I'd come back to try the coffees. The inside is cute and spacious. They also had a selfie machine if You put in your order number you can take a photo.

This is a cute and cozy cafe. A great place to hang out with friends, study or get some work done…read more There's a small photobooth printer you can use with your receipt number so make sure to keep your receipt! We ordered the Springberry Matcha Latte, Thai Green Milk Tea, and the Herbal Tea. The matcha flavor itself was good, not the best but better than other places. The Thai tea was basic and I enjoyed the herbal tea on a hot, humid day. Will come back to try their other drinks.

Seating area with the tree of photos you can contribute to by taking a photo with their free printout kiosk.

Matcha making station

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Jasmine milk tea with avocado foam

Pistachio’s Coffee Shop

The pistachio latte was so yummy & they have a lot of pastry's to choose from ! Very aesthetic &…read morenice Coffee shop .

I was scrolling through a certain social media app and I saw a promotion at Pistachios and given…read morethat it was on my try list, I couldn't pass up the opportunity and stopped by. It was late in the day but the laidback decorated space was packed, music not too loud with a pleasant vibe. I asked if I could get the pistachio dream with oatmilk and the server recommended against it saying it would make the drink too sweet. I appreciated her honest advice and got the dragonfruit strawberry refresher instead. It was definitely refreshing with the perfect amount of ice to keep it cold but not water it down. I also tried one of the mini croissants which is probably what will keep me coming back. Flaky and full of high quality cheese and spices, I wish I had gotten two! I'll definitely come back at an earlier time since a lot of the pastries were sold out.