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    4.6 (161 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    No cash
    Clara C.

    Date of visit: September 2025 This was a newer boba/tea shop that opened in San Diego. They are in the same parking lot as Five and Below, so there is plenty of parking. The fresh milk tea is pretty good with tie guan yin tea. I definitely recommend getting less sugar for the fruit teas. They have a few tables inside. I would say it's not that great of a study/work spot. Credit card only. No cash.

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    Levi A.

    As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted by a barista named Lisette. She made herself available to any questions we had. She greeted us w/ such a kind and warm welcome it made us want to order with her instead of the kiosk LOL The place itself is pretty small but it's in a very large plaza with ample parking. It felt clean inside & smelled like a sweet bakery which was the best part. We ordered the Sunshine Iced Tea which was refreshing and had pineapple in it but it wasn't an overpowering flavor. We also got the Matcha Brûlée Tornado which I ordered at 80% sweetness. It was really aesthetic to look at and the matcha was delicious. The only downside is that I prefer my matcha mixed in with whatever sweetener is in my drink which for this was the brûlée cream & because of the thick consistency it was a little difficult to mix the flavors but that definitely wouldn't stop me from getting it again!

    Yuzu matcha and strawberry milk smoothie
    Komal B.

    Came here today and had such a great experience. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, which immediately made the visit feel special. The shop itself is new, super cute, and very clean. For drinks, I got the matcha yuzu with 15% sweetness. It was amazing. The yuzu added a nice tangy citrus flavor that balanced really well with the matcha, and it had tea-flavored jelly at the bottom which was such a fun touch. I love matcha and this one wasn't overly sweet, which is exactly how I like it. My husband got the strawberry smoothie with oat milk and ordered it at 0% sweetness. Even without added sugar it was still naturally sweet from the strawberries and tasted really fresh. Definitely a great option if you want something fruity but not overly sugary. Overall the drinks were really good and the atmosphere was great. I'd definitely come back and try more items on the menu.

    Fantastic Fruit Tea
    Emily H.

    I'm always looking for the next best fruit tea! This one is comparable to YiFang's fruit tea which the closest location for me is in Rowland Heights. I'm big on Sunright Fruit Tea but if i'm in convoy, I'd happily come here to get my fix! There was a big crowd right as they opened on a Saturday at 11:30am. I think many people place online orders. Even though they were clearly swamped, I liked how they made sure each customer felt welcomed and was taken care of. Great team! The shop itself has limited indoor seating, so it's more of a pick up and go location. There is plenty of parking because it is in a huge shopping area.

    Had way too much boba in my drink compared to my wife's . I didn't add extra boba or anything.
    Sahil P.

    TP Tea is a good spot to sit and chat with your friends. It's clean, and offers a large menu with specials. The service is quick and friendly. I got a Mango Boba Tea and did not add any extra boba or anything. However, there was an insane amount of boba compared to the drink my wife got which you can in the photos as a comparison. Nonetheless the tea itself was good but the mango flavor was on the weaker side, maybe overshadowed due to the honey mixing in with the amount of boba it had added. The prices are around what I see boba shops around charge, at best 25 to 50 cents more.

    Blended strawberry milk tea! Must get
    Angel L.

    I'm so glad they landed in SD! I love their strawberry milk tea (blended). It's a really unique drink. They use fresh strawberries. I ordered online in advance and the pick up was a breeze. Service was on time. I'll be returning soon!

    Description of Taiwan classic milk tea and boba milk tea
    Vivi V.

    This is my and my husband's new favorite milk tea spot. You can actually taste the floral black tea flavor in the classic milk tea and the boba is soft and slightly sweet and not too chewy. During weekdays they have a buy 1 drink 15% off 2nd drink happy hour 3-5pm. We like the ease of ordering ahead thru Snackpass and being able to collect digital stamps. My favorite are the qq noodle! They're weird at first but then it reminds me on a common Vietnamese / Filipino pandan "worm" dessert. Service is usually quick and friendly. The parking is easy right now because there is major construction but I can see it getting tough when the Trader Joe's opens up.

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    Amanda J.

    My friends and I stopped by for a drink after having dinner nearby. The store was clean and not busy. Service was decent and our order came out fairly quickly. I ordered the Thai Tea with boba and asked for 75% sugar (4/5). It tasted closer to 50% sugar, but it was still good overall. The boba was enjoyable and had a nice texture.

    Somi J.

    We stumbled up on this place, not knowing it's a famous chain from Taiwan. Plenty of parking, surrounded by other restaurants and shops. It looked like this place hasn't been opened for that long. The place was clean and the people were nice and personable. There were so many different options, and there were a few tea that I have never heard before . I opted for Matcha because I understand what that should taste like. And they did not disappoint! This place might be one of the tea place that actually taste like they use high-quality Matcha. They don't water down their tea with a bunch of milk or cream. Matcha itself was fresh., umami, with little a bit of sweetness. Bonus point- their boba was cooked well too! I would be back if I'm around this area again!

    Wanting H.

    We are so excited to see another Taiwanese milk tea place in San Diego! This is one of the best Tie Guan Yin tea places in Taiwan. We ordered their Tea Latte with light sugar and ice. We tried TP tea before so we know they offer really good tea. However, we are disappointed. The tea flavor wasn't as strong as we remembered. We will come back again to give another try because we know they can do better!

    Mai H.

    TP Tea just opened and it's already one of my new favorite boba spots! This is a well-known brand from Taiwan. I tried a few drinks and enjoyed them all, especially the Taiwan Classic Milk Tea with QQ Noodle, boba, and grass jelly. Such a fun mix of textures. It can be a meal replacement with all the toppings in it. I'm usually more of a milk tea girly, but their fruit teas are refreshing and perfect when you want something lighter. The Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea was also really smooth and aromatic. For sweetness, 80% is perfect for me. If you're someone who doesn't like things too sweet, I'd recommend going lower. Service was friendly and fast. There are only a few tables for seating, so it's more of a grab-and-go spot, which works great since it's right in Clairemont Town Square. Perfect place to grab lunch nearby and swing by after for some boba.

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    Sharon L.

    Glad to see this famous Taiwanese boba chain finally pop up in San Diego! Love how the menu features lots of unique tea options like Tie Guan Yin and Four Seasons Oolong. The quality of the tea is fantastic, and the boba is cooked perfectly. Prices are a little higher than other boba shops, but it is justified imo. Interior is bright, clean, and spacious. The staff is friendly and helpful and I personally love the multiple tablets available for quick ordering.

    Elisa N.

    TP TEA @ Clairemont Parking is available out front, is free and available. It is shared in a plaza with other restaurants and stores! My friend found this spot on Yelp, and since it was highly rated, we were really excited to check it out. From the plaza, I immediately loved how bright and welcoming it looked, it had such a great vibe. They offer both self-checkout and in-person ordering, which I thought was super convenient. I ordered their new Lychee Pearl Cube Green Tea (80% sugar, light ice), while my boyfriend went with their Original Thai Tea with boba. Our total came out to about $14, pretty normal pricing at around $7 per drink. The bathrooms are located outside on the left side of the alley, and you'll need a code to get in, so I recommend asking a staff member if you need to use it. Our drinks came out in about 10 minutes, and we grabbed a table inside. There are around four tables available, the space was clean, comfortable, and had a bright, lively ambiance. As for the drinks, they were delicious! I loved my lychee tea because it wasn't overly sweet or strong. The lychee pearls were a fun mix between jelly and boba, which added a nice texture. Overall, I'd definitely come back. The drinks were high-quality, the service was easy and friendly, and the atmosphere was great. Plus, Claremont is such a nice area, so I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a good boba spot!

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    So is this officially open or not? If not, what day is the grand opening and are there any promotions during it?

    Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us. We're currently doing our soft opening and the grand opening date is still pending. We will have promos for the grand opening.

    What's the hours?

    Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us. We're currently doing our soft opening and the hours of operation are from 12pm - 6pm.

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