TSAOCAA has been one of the best boba places I've visited in a minute. They have a large variety of options. Tea and milk tea and plenty other drink options for everyone. They are in the heart of Lexington. Recently we tried the ramen and other desserts like the panda buns. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything has been phenomenal and the inside is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They recently got an app and it will definitely be super useful as the menu is vast. This is the spot for Korean chicken (the kimchi ramen was our favorite!) and snacks! read more

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Saw roaches and to make matters worse, hair in my food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unsanitary environment for sure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Talked to a manager and was rude to me! Crazy. read more

I've been to TSAOCHA a bunch of times, and it's always a blast! There are so many different options to choose from, it's hard to decide what to get. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Boba shop is a great place to hang out with friends and chat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend trying the 50% or 70% sweet boba, unless you're a super sweet tooth. read more

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Great food and excellent service! Definitely the best boba in town. I came here with friends, and we all tried each other's drinks. Every single one was amazing! read more

My family and I feel deeply disappointed by how Tsaocha treated us on our recent visit. The drinks the attendants prepared were all severely botched and we were blatantly charged for extras we did not receive. All three shop attendants working on the order did not follow the orders we placed in their electronic kiosk, and they all went along with the screw-up - they slipped us seriously messed-up handiwork and hoped we wouldn't notice. The least they could have done would be to tell us they could not honor our orders and just cancel them. Nope - we got a full charge for "wait, what drinks are these, and why are they all so dreadfully bad?" With our botched drinks regrettably in hand, and feeling sadness about the loss of the team's scruples, we now hope to not return if this is Tsaocha's standard of service. This frustrating experience with Tsaocha is a significant departure from our first visit in 2023, when our orders were always prepared correctly and the drinks were chock full of toppings - we used to get what we paid for, and we used to see and taste the quality. But, today, this is not the same Tsaocha. Don't let them take advantage of you. Disappointment and grift are their products. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop also felt more grimy than we remember, and has far less seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It also now has several intrusive, crowded shelves and display cases lining the walls, each crammed with miniature figurines and trinkets for sale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This junky interior feel, plus the cold demeanor of the attendants, made for an unwelcoming space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We wanted to get out, fast. Here were the issues with our drinks: All bursting boba in all three drinks were already popped when the drinks were given to us. One guava milk tea drink was incorrectly given strawberry bursting boba when there should have only been tapioca boba. (The drinker strongly dislikes strawberry bursting boba, so we paid for a drink we never wanted.) One lemon milk tea drink was incorrectly given gobs of foam when we ordered no foam, thereby reducing the actual beverage in the cup by half. (We got half the drink, so we paid double.) One other lemon milk tea drink was incorrectly given 2x boba when we had ordered 6x boba, but we were charged for the non-existent 4x boba. (We paid a premium for those bobas we never received.) *This review has been cross-posted on Google Maps Reviews.* read more

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Really disappointing. Ordered the 杨枝甘露 and it doesn't taste anything like it should. Scheduled the pick up when I ordered online and they made it early and had it sitting in what I assumed was an uncooled contraption. See what is on the website with what we got. read more

Tsaocha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The boba drinks are great, the interior ambiance is great... yet I'm confused about their hot dog! I ordered the Mango and Coconut Milk Tea with exploding mango bubbles. It was lovely, very fruity and sweet and bold-flavored. I also tried the Double Milk Purple boba, and it was creamier and a bit more neutral, so nicely balanced. As good as the drinks were, the interior ambiance was equally so. It looked instantly inviting upon walking in, transporting you to another place. I love how it looks! My one confusion point was the Korean Hot Dog. Perhaps this is my lack of knowledge with the dish, so take this with a grain of salt. I expected a hot dog surrounded by breading and potatoes. What I got was a stick of fried cheese and potatoes in breading, which tasted good... but there was no meat. I was seeking that protein taste to help offset the sugar from the boba, but oh well. Otherwise, this was a nice shop that I would recommend for its drinks and as a cute hangout spot. read more

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If you're looking for delicious and high quality boba, Tsaocha is the place to be! We absolutely loved our drinks, they were super refreshing and flavorful! I especially loved the fruit mixed in with the bubble tea - I had the guava lime tea and it had freeze dried guava inside! The service was friendly and the ambiance was super cute and fun! read more

Tsaocha - F15 Guava And Lime Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Omg, I love this place and how the interior is so cute and well thought out. Ordering here is relatively easy; you can order through the iPad or the front desk (if someone is serving there). I've been here multiple times, and the drinks are always the same every time I come here--delicious! My favorite drink of choice is the double purple milk tea with bubbles. I've also tried their macaroons and the red bean taiyaki. There are plenty of parking spaces for this establishment. The drinks and treats stayed consistent, and the vibe was good. I highly recommend this place! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]this place was literally the cutest place. I've seen in a while., the decor was a 10 out of 10[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the service was absolutely fabulous and the food was even more delicious than I could've imagined. Highly recommend for a cute little date. read more

Tsaocha - the gorgeous decor - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

It struck me as legit. This place offers a range of things you can do with tea. I usually go for the fruity green tea flavors, but there was plenty else that struck me as worth trying. My pink melon tea had a significant quantity of actual fruit in it, which was crushed up enough that most of it would come up in a straw (though not all). The choice of sugar level and ice level was welcome, and the half sugar I went for definitely was noticeably less sweet than other similar beverages I've had, which was a good thing. Conversely, I asked for full ice and while almost every other place gives me too much ice, this was the one time I might have wanted more, at least if it was a hot day. The popping boba I added were definitely worthwhile, with little seeds evident inside. It struck me as a quality stuff. They also offered waffles, which I could see being worth trying, and the choices of teas and toppings were many. The one option they didn't seem to have was non-dairy milk, which is not a deal breaker for me but might relegate some to the milk-free options. I was a bit disappointed that no loyalty card or customer rewards program was evident, as it is in a location that I could see coming back to with some regularity. read more

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I think it must have new owners. The smoothies aren't smooth, just ice chunks. The milk foam was not fresh, and they barely put any on the smoothie anymore, even when you pay extra. I have been twice in the past week and both visits were the same. I won't be back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, they don't have the air up and it is hot in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place just makes me happy. First of all it is so full of cuteness and color that you can't help but smile when you walk in the door. Then the menu... So many different things to choose from. I've had mango bubble tea with milk foam (super mango flavor. If you like mango, highly recommend). Peach bubble tea with milk foam (also recommend if you like peach!). This time I got the mashed taro milk tea with bubbles. Also asked for it hot! So good! Loved the taro pieces inside too. Perfect for the snowy day. Finally don't forget the snack! Hong Kong style waffle is always a good choice. Today's choice was matcha. Perfect amount of sweet, chewy, and crispy outside. Yum!! read more

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So excited to have a juice and milk boba tea place in Lexington (I used to get it once a week in Boston)!! My bf and I excitedly went Friday around 7pm. We got the (summer special) Watermelon and Pineapple Green Tea with herb jelly and the Pink Peach Green Tea with mango jelly. Overall the place was so cute and the quality of the cups (I know!) are better than most places we've been. Flavor is good and very customizable with ice and sugar levels. Will definitely come back next week! read more

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The Takoyaki was amazing! It has octopus inside and dashi on top and the macarons were absolutely delicious! Also, you can't go there without ordering their Egg waffle cone with oreo ice cream and one of their amazing drinks. Instagram: @foodbytiana read more

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Tsaocaa/Tsaocha is a boba chain from china. Owners are super friendly! I ordered a drink with less ice and when my cup was left with an inch of space on top, the owners didn't mind to fill up the cup full. Lots of variety of teas and toppings on the menu. They have regular brewed teas, milk teas, fruit teas, sparkling fruit teas, and slushies. For food, they only serve egg waffle. The only downside is that the place is small (as you can see from the photos), so it's more a grab and go place (ps. they offer doordash) It's the most authentic boba shop you'll find in Lexington. 5/4 was their official first day of opening and I've already been there twice! LOL Also, they are closed Mondays but are open Tue - Sun 1pm to late (8p or 9pm, can't remember) read more

Tsaocha - ordering station - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I was so excited when I saw this place. Most local boba tea shops have very few options for actual tea. I ordered a black oolong rose milk tea and the drink came out white. It mostly just tasted like milk with a hint of rose. Very disappointing experience. Idk who would serve someone a black milk tea that was off white colored. I might go back, will definitely ask for it to be remade next time. read more

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Tried it fit the first time. Tastes pretty good. Staff was friendly. It's nice quaint place

I have been here at least weekly since we discovered it. My tween daughter always wants to go, and I am happy to take her and get a refreshing fruit tea slush while she tries something more complicated. I like that you can choose the sweetness and haven't been disappointed trying some of the fruits that I wouldn't normally pick. The egg waffles are addictive, and I plan to try one with ice cream next visit. read more

At first, I was looking forward to visiting another bubble tea shop, but the issue is how they treat workers. I was there one day and the girl at the register didn't have enough change. She asked the manager what to do, and the manager/owner dumped the tip jar into the cash register. I asked worker if they actually received the tips in the end and she told me that they don't receive any of their tips. I was shocked because I had been under the impression that my tips in the jar and the card machine were going back to the workers, but apparently not. Unfortunately, I cannot support any businesses that don't treat their workers well, even if they have quality ingredients. read more

Lychee purée green tsaocaa special with the konjac boba 50% sweetness reg ice....easily my favorite drink EVER. AC was working this time around too lol read more

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Brand new super cute bubble tea place!!! The inside is quiet and very cute, lots of pretty decor. I got the mashed taro tea and they had soy milk instead of coconut, which was really good. The boba taste very soft and fresh. My partner got the egg waffle and loved it! Everyone should come here for bubble tea instead of some of the other chains! read more

Tsaocha - taro bubble tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I give this place a 3 star as an average. As previously mentioned, I love their drinks here and gave them a 5 star and still would... BUT, I give their customer service and loyalty program a ONE. Let me explain. Today, I came here and ordered 8 drinks. Having previously received 2 stamps, I was looking forward to my 8 additional stamps towards my free drink (buy 10 get 1 free). BUt to my dismay, the owner gave me 1 stamp total. I thought it was a mistake so I asked her about it. To which she replied that their materials and drinks are all imported and are of the highest quality and that's why she could only give me 1 stamp for my entire order of 8 drinks!!! Seriously, why have a loyalty program ONLY to burn your most loyal customers?!?! This will now go down in my books as one of the worst customer loyalty programs I've ever experienced and will be shared in my upcoming Customer Experience Trainings that I deliver under the section, "What NOT to do if you want to keep your customers happy!" read more

Tsaocha - Interior decor - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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BEST BOBA PLACE EVER!!!!!!!! They don't use powder!! Instead they use fresh fruits which doesn't seem like a big deal but being that no other boba places in Lexington use fruit (unless it's half an avocado for avo smoothie) IT IS A BIG DEAL. My favorite is lychee purée green Tsaocha special. I used to be a big boba girl, have officially switched over to konjac. Shit is addicting read more

Tsaocha - Blueberry Bubble Milk with Tapioca pearls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My experience at this establishment was negative from start to finish. Ordering is done at a little kiosk in the store. There is an impressive list of drinks on the menu but no descriptions, with a sign directing you to take questions to the counter. Unfortunately, the employee was deep in conversation with a friend the entire time I was there, becoming visibly exasperated and rolling her eyes any time I asked for information. I picked an oolong milk tea almost at random so I could get out of there. Unfortunately, my ($8 with advance tip) drink was undrinkable - the oolong was too weak to discern even as an aftertaste. It may not have been in there at all. Instead of light ice I had no ice, etc. I was excited to try this place, the website is enticing and I was curious about the long list of offerings, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. read more

So when I heard about Tsao Cha, I was really excited. I was really looking forward to getting some teal authentic boba milk tea. The shop is really cute. The decorations were cute and why you'd expect from a boba shop. The tea itself was pretty good. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. The problem was the boba itself. I don't know if it was sitting around too long or not prepared the right way. The boba wasn't chewy and very mealy. I was really sad and disappointed. I will say that I'm glad it wasn't that weird "popping boba" which isn't a real thing. read more

I want to like this place. It's so cute inside. The bobarista was nice and the drinks came quick. Husband and I ordered the red velvet milk tea, same specifications and all. My drink came a much lighter color than his. Not sure what happened there, but it tasted fine. I was left kind of unimpressed with the Korean corn dog. When you expect it to be filled with mozzarella, it's a bit of a meltdown to bite into a normal hot dog with just a tiny bit of sauce on it. Could just be a matter of preference and misassumptions on our parts. Maybe we'll come back some day. read more

Excellent variety of drinks! Everything was very fresh and tasty and friendly people. I am normally reluctant to pay $5 for a drink, but these are definitely worth it! read more

Tsaocha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Iv visited this place three times now, and I highly recommend it! It's a great little place with pretty quick drinks, and everything has turned out great for me. If you like tea then they have something your like. Some of the drinks also look really cool, so that's a bonus! read more

Tsaocha - 5. Pink Peach Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Omg this place is super cute! It was super easy to order and we got our boba so fast. Service was great. Boba was excellent. Will definitely be coming back!!! read more

So good! Didn't like the cheese foam but i think thats based on preference. Other than that i got the strawberry milk tea with extra boba which i loved. read more

Tsaocha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Such a lovely little cafe to experience a taste of Japan! They have an AMAZING selection of bubble teas! And I loved that you could customize how sweet you wanted them as well. I can't wait to go back and try more! The takoyaki was very good too! I want to try their Hong Kong waffles with ice cream next time!! Yum! read more

I came here with my partner and we ordered what we wanted via kiosk. We ordered Matcha Shaved Ice, Mashed Taro Milk Tea, and Pink Peach Green Tea. The kiosk had charged me for the Matcha Shaved Ice toppings even though first three toppings are supposed to be free. The staff was very nice and they were able to refund me (in cash, not debit like how I originally paid). The Matcha Shaved Ice (toppings are in photo caption) was amazing. The milk foam was considered an odd choice since the staff asked me if I was sure, but I loved it. It made the shaved ice a little melted so I'd note that. The Mashed Taro Milk Tea was delicious. I have more of a sweet tooth so even at 100% sweetness, it wasn't sweet enough for me, but my partner enjoyed it. The Pink Peach Green Tea was delicious though. My partner and I were fighting over who got to drink it...and I won. Very sweet, the smashed strawberries were a nice touch and we even got an extra one to go. Overall, we stayed at this place for over an hour while eating and drinking and never felt rushed to leave. We loved this place and would love to come back whenever we're in Lexington next! read more

Tsaocha - Matcha Shaved Ice with Milk Foam, Rose Bursting Boba, & Lychee Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I was very excited to see the delivery available from this restaurant on DoorDash. All the options on the menu looked and sounded fantastic. I ordered the brown sugar jelly tea latte and my fiancé got the double purple coconut milk with bubbles. However, when we got the drinks, we were extremely disappointed. Neither of the drinks had any flavor at all, and even the taro paste at the bottom of the purple drink was almost flavorless. Both drinks tasted watered down even though we ordered no ice, and the drinks weren't sweet at all even though my fiancé ordered 100% sweetness in his. The drinks also looked nothing like they did on the website. The picture of the brown sugar latte appeared delicious and full of syrup, but the one I got was almost white and had no syrup. I would love to be a fan of this restaurant, and I might try it again in the future, but for now I'm very upset with the results. Neither of us will be finishing the drinks we purchased due to the lack of flavor. I never leave negative reviews, but I love bubble tea and I feel very strongly about this order. read more

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First one was AMAZING, second was okay/good. I decided to go back to my first choice the third time because I loved it so much. It was not good. They overloaded it with blended ice, which made it impossible to drink and watered it down to taste like nothing. I really want to love this place, seriously, but if the drinks aren't made consistently, I can't do it. If I'm going to pay nearly $10 for a drink, I want to know what I'm getting, and it better be good. read more

I'm a huge bubble tea fan and I've had it all over the world, including Asia. Lexington is super lucky to have a legitimate bubble tea place like Tsaocha. I got a mango bubble tea with tapioca boba. It was just perfect and authentic! I ordered mine via door dash but I can't wait to visit the shop in person. So thankful you are part of the community now! read more

The place is very clean and the staff friendly. They were quick to get my order complete. The teas were delicious. I love how you can customize the sweetness and ice levels. Tsaocha is worth a visit! read more

Tsaocha - Uji Matcha bubble tea and peach mojito tea 2. Uji Matcha Bubble Milk 7. Peach Mojito - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Love this place. Wish they had one in Louisville. Will have to make a pit stop every time I drive thru Lex and go totally out of the way but worth it!! read more

Amazing! Finally a really nice boba spot in Lex! I got the Rose Bubble Tea and Cocoa Bubble waffle read more

Tsaocha - Rose Bubble Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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So good so good, visit here everyday and trying to get everything they have. I haven't got anything bad so far even by doordash! Everything was so good'! read more

Tsaocha - Brown Sugar Bubble milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky