Alexis and the staff working today are super nice and quick to get my drinks even though there are so many people. I love the drinks here. Best in town read more

Yun Tea House - This is my most favorite tea place in San Diego. Very strong tea and taste super fresh. Best tea place in Southern California - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very aesthetic inside! Many very cute tea pots and cups! The tea test very good! Best tea I got so far for a boba store! And the service is also nice, they do samples too! Thanks to Gabi, Kurumi, Lillian, Valencia, Eros read more

We ordered snow jasmine and duck sh*t. The drinks were great! All baristas Kurumi, Wren and Sam were super friendly. Highly recommend Yun Tea! read more

I've visited a handful of times before leaving a review. Now easily my favorite tea shop in San Diego. If you're looking for something other than a matcha latte, can't recommend this place enough. My favorite teas are pu'er, oolong, and hojicha. All are available at Yun. Teas are brewed using an espresso machine, drinks are very flavorful. Milk teas are made with non-dairy creamer, which I'm usually not a fan of. Instead, I get fresh tea with cheese cream top. My go to order is ducksh*t fresh tea, 25% sweetness, cheese cream top. Last visit the baristas included Kurumi, Wren, Dana, and Gabi. Consistently good service each time I've visited. As an added bonus, the shop sells their own tea scented perfumes. Only $25, but smell so much more expensive. I had to pick up a bottle. Check them out while waiting in line. read more

This is our second time at this boba tea place during our most recent trip to the San Diego area. The last time we had a good experience but with a much smaller crowd as we probably came midweek and midday. Today we arrived after 9:30 p.m. on a Saturday night and the place was hat. The line went out the door and took 20 minutes to get through to the cashier. Because she was very friendly and patient to answer all my questions and gave us samples to try. Remember to get a stamp card and you get four extra stamps for writing a review about your experience and including the names of their staff names. Working tonight were Omar, Gabi, Wren, Kurimi, Bella and Alee. They all were working hard behind the counter to serve up delicious drinks for all their customers. We ended up getting our drinks within 3 minutes! Way to go team! We order the Peachy Princess, roasted oolong milk tea and icy mango sticky rice. The mango sticky rice was very different thsm the usual but still good. The Peachy Princess and Oolong milk tea were all very creamy. Solid drinks. read more

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Great authentic boba place that always amazes me. Always on point with the flavor. And the service is also very friendly and helpful. And lastly the Ambiance is nice and cozy. Bobaristad are Lilian, Valencia, Abbie, and Kurumi. read more

I heard about Yun Tea House from a friend who visited SD last year, so I decided to give it a try while I was in town. My friends and I each ordered a different drink to try and share. - Dark Phoenix: this was our favorite in terms of tea flavor! The tea and milk was we balanced, but 50% was a bit on the sweet side for us. - Duck Sh*t: the oolong and gardenia flavors were too light :( after a little time passed, all we tasted was milk. - Emperor's Red Robe with boba: this was second best in terms of tea flavor, but by the second half, it also just tasted like milk. The boba was good though, not too sweet and perfectly chewy. The store is so aesthetic and pretty, really leaning into the yun/cloud theme. It was decently busy but the wait time wasn't bad at all. I wish that the tea names had Chinese translations because I couldn't tell what some of them were from their English names (still don't know what tea is in Duck Sh*t LOL). The price is reasonable for the drink size. Overall, it was pretty good but didn't wow me like I had expected. read more

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Parking can be tough in this small plaza packed with food hotspots. Yun Tea is a cute spot with group seating and a clean restroom. The line setup is a little confusing, but ordering starts on the left side of the divider. Online order was not available at this time because they were pretty busy. Their teas are bold and flavorful, which is exactly my preference. I tried the Dark Phoenix Milk Tea and Emperor's Red Robe fresh tea, both at 25% sweetness. They were perfectly sweet with a distinct tea flavor. The boba and barley bursting boba were fresh and satisfying. I picked up extra drinks for the ride back, and the barley bursting boba was still good! Definitely one of my go-to spots in SD. read more

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FLAVOR (5/5): The mango sticky rice texture is amazing. Actual sticky rice to a smooth mango that's not artificial tasting at all. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): This place is so aesthetically pleasing! The drink cups are like a worth of art and the design of the store is so zen. SERVICE (5/5): Quick service and friendly cashiers! Dylan, Elijah, Bella, Wendy and Alice made our interaction so easy! TAKEAWAYS: Parking here sucks so have patience. Store is pretty big! Lots of seating. read more

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SO GOOD! Hands down one of the best boba places I've tried. They have the most unique tea leaves that go beyond regular "black" or "green" tea. This is the 2nd place that I've seen that carries duck sh*t oolong tea. And it did not disappoint! The boba was also sweet and chewy. Overall 10/10 drink and will be returning every time I go back to San Diego. read more

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I've been to this spot a couple times and the tea is one of the best teas i've had in san diego! i do prefer the sweetness level to be 50% since they run on the sweeter end with their drinks. you can also taste test the drink flavors beforehand and those ones are also 50% sweetness. Snow Jasmine(Milky) - simple but solid choice Dark Phoenix - stronger tea side Peachy Princess - if you like a fruity kick Emperor's Red Robe - good milky but strong tea taste (my favorite) Duck Sh*t - on the sweeter side Service: Pretty efficient and helpful in choosing flavors each time Ambiance: Super busy and has loud music yet a lot of people pack the place to study and do work here. There will be some people just chilling too but a LOT of people come and do work here read more

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My favorite boba place in SD! Whenever I have friends or family down in the area, I always take them here. My favorite is the emperor's red robe, 50% sweet. I usually get aiyu jelly with my drink but today I didn't see it on the menu! I was informed by the worker that they recently discontinued it because management wanted to be "different"? Like okay I get that but not offering any jelly options at all is crazy! How are you gonna offer popping boba before jellies?! Bring it back guys please! Anyway just a little complaint but I will still be coming here! I just won't get any toppings though. read more

Yun Tea House - Perfume/fragrance testers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Yun Tea House is an extremely popular tea shop in San Diego and the shop uses teapresso machines to prepare its drinks. The restaurant group (SD Backyard) that owns this tea shop also runs Steamy Piggy (Casual Chinese Fusion), Formoosa (A Taste of Taiwan), Flama Llama (Asian Latin Fusion), Bok Bok Dok (Seoul Spicy), Viet Nom (Modern Vietnamese Cuisine), and Oi Shiba (Ramen Shop - now closed). In a way SD Backyard is the San Diego version of Kei Concepts in Orange County. [Parking]: The shop is located in a plaza with other popular Asian restaurants so it can be pretty difficult to find an available parking spot during busy dinner hours. Street parking is not an option on Convoy St so this parking lot is the only option. [Atmosphere & wait]: Very modern decor with cloud-shaped lamps and a table with a running river. Our party waited close to 20 minutes on Saturday at 8 PM before finally being able to place an order. [Menu]: The cashier allowed customers to sample various drinks (all samples were 50% sweet). Personally I liked Dark Phoenix and Red Robe. In addition, they also sell perfumes based on tea aromas (Iron Phoenix, Snow Jasmine, Peach Princess, White Tiger - $25 for 30 ml Eau de Parfum) and customers can sample each perfumes while waiting in line. According to the menu, the top five drinks are Dark Phoenix, Duck Sh*t, Emperor's Red Robe, Monkey King, and Iron Goddess. *** Dark Phoenix (cultivated from Phoenix mountain in Guangdong, China. Phoenix oolong has been selected for its darker shade & stronger fruity aroma which leads to a fragrant milk tea - 50% sweetness - $6.55 + with boba $0.75): A refreshing drink with the right amount of sweetness. The boba was decent, but definitely not the best I have had. *** Given the lack of tea shops using teapresso machines like CHICHA San Chen in San Diego, this is currently one of the top tea shop options locals can find in this part of town. P.S. - Yun Tea House gives a physical stamp card for each purchase, which is something rare to see nowadays given that most other tea shops use digital rewards programs. read more

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Gotta come back for the duck sh*t tea! Kurumi helped us again. She gave us some samples and made great recommendations to the sugar levels. read more

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The fact that they let you try the milk tea flavors is amazing! I really enjoy the drinks especially Emperors Red Rob and matcha Made in Heaven. The service from Abbie, Bella, Julia, Eros and Lillian was great. They were efficient and friendly. Would come again! read more

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My absolute go to boba shop whenever I'm in SD! I'm obsessed with their duck shit and the peach one. Always so busy for a reason. The lines do go fast and there's plenty of seating inside but on the weekends, tends to all fill up. I've also studied here before during the week and loved it. read more

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The boba here is so good, I'd say the best in San Diego. At this point t I have tried most of their flavors on the menu and I know my regular order. Christina who is at the front is so kind and helpful and fast getting orders out the door.leave a review (yes gotta show them it's recent) to get additional stamps on the card. read more

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I stumbled across Yun Tea House with almost 5 stars and thousands of reviews and thought "how good can this place be?!" So i decided to go before flying home. The parking lot is small, cramped, and requires payment. When you walk in you'll be greeted by a long-ish line but it moves pretty quickly. The drink that caught my attention was the duck sh*t milk tea because well, the name. LOL i got this and my sisters got the snow jasmine milk tea and the dark phoenix milk tea. All of these were pretty good. My favorite part was that the tea flavor is strong and fragrant. They also sell perfume in the scent of some of their teas. Of course i bought one because who doesn't wanna smell like jasmine milk tea? Hahah I can definitely see how they're holding onto to their high ratings. read more

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I think the quality went down here. The tea leaves a weird after taste. Not worth the long lines that they always have. The inside has also gotten less clean but it's hard to maintain cleanliness when it's always that busy. If you can find a table, it's not a bad place to study but it gets busy which means it can get loud. read more

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Tea sensory heaven! There's zen decor, fragrant tea aromas, and tea-based perfumes to sniff while waiting in line. Their menu is tea-centric with unfamiliar names. Luckily, the cashier was friendly, offered samples, and described each flavor. Favorite drink: Dark Phoenix Milk Tea. It's bold, roasty, and the most flavorful one we tried. We also tried the infamous Duck Sh!t Tea, but it was too light and earthy. Overall, drinks were more milky than tea-forward, so if you're into strong, robust tea flavors, this place might not be for you. Add-ons were a miss. The boba was mushy on the outside and hard in the center. The barley popping boba didn't quite work for us either. The interior is spacious with tons of seating, and that waterfall table in the front is a gorgeous showstopper. This is a place you'll want to hang out in. Try to come before the rush, because this place gets packed! read more

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A very cool little tea house in the corner of the shopping center across from Wienerschnitzel on Convoy. The interior is very thoughtfully decorated, with a miniature river running through a table, lots of little cloud-shaped lights hanging, and a lot of cool aesthetic touches. The staff are really friendly too, and even though it's often busy service moves quickly. My first time I ordered the Emperor's Red Robe milk tea with boba, and it was really delicious. I got it only semi-sweet and it was the perfect blend of floral, oolong, and milky flavors. This seems like a great place to work remotely, have a casual hangout, or even a first date. I'll definitely be back soon! Update: Came back a second time to try the Iron Goddess, and Philip and Ellie were working. They were super helpful, and my tea was awesome! I loved the light fragrance of the quan yin tea, just bright enough without overpowering the drink at all. read more

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A great spot for boba. It's clean and comfy. The staff are friendly and work diligently. All items are served with a smile. I didn't try their food options but it did look good from what I saw. I would visit again. read more

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Now this is some amazing tea! The super pretty cups and the fresh tasting tea is absolutely. Sadly they do not offer a lot of toppings like grass jelly. Not sure why they removed those items. Highly recommend this shop for everyone! The service is super fast! Definitely a place for the younger crowd so don't expect to go there and study. read more

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Dana was super helpful with describing and letting us sample different teas. We usually like our teas stronger in flavor with more hints of floral/fruity. We usually like Dark Phoenix so we also liked the Ducks**t which is a little lighter in tea flavor and the Peachy Princess for its peach flavor. Monkey King and Emperor's Red Robe was sweeter. read more

Yun Tea is a gem that is no secret for us that dwell in convoy. The place is perfect for going with friends or locking in, comfy seats and nice ambiance. The tea is fantastic every flavor I have tried is special in its own way, and the people working the tea prep and cashier are vibrant happy and chatty, way to go KUDOS to the Yun tea team! read more

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Ducksh*t is duh sh*t! Yun Tea House describes it as: "This oolong tea was so precious to its farmers that they gave it a strange name to ward off any potential thieves. It's known for its sharp and sweet taste with a slight gardenia aroma." This visit I noticed unique wood seats and a table with flowing water which was a joy to watch high among the caffeine clouds. read more

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I came here to try their Duck Sh*t, Monkey King, mango sticky rice, and Dark Phoenix drinks. Overall, they were good! But if you're someone who prefers a stronger tea flavor over milk, this might not be your spot. The drinks lean more on the creamy/milky side. Still enjoyable, just not exactly my personal preference since I like my tea more pronounced. The place itself is really aesthetic and super Instagrammable. They also have about three tables outside if you want to sit and hang out. I also noticed how organized they are with ordering there were a lot of people, but the line moved pretty fast and I didn't have to wait long for my drinks. Overall, it's a solid place. I'd come back again to try more from their menu. read more

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Best BOBA in town!! The bobaristas Gabi, Omar, Wren, Kurumi, Bella, and Alee are my favorites!!! So sweet and fast service read more

Yun Tea House - Iron Goddess Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was in the neighborhood so I came here again to try the Iron Goddess with boba since Yun is known for its high quality brewed tea drinks. It was a little fragrant and you can taste the tea flavor. I liked it! I also enjoyed taking my time sipping my drink here. It's very zen with cloud in the ceiling because Yun in mandarin means clouds. This place has very pretty Chinese esthetics. I thought the table with river in the middle was very cool. read more

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Came when it wasn't super busy so Dylan, Gabi, Kurumi, Sophia, and Elijah were extra attentive and patient, letting me try all the samples and helping my family and I decide which drinks to order! The drinks came out perfect and we will definitely be back!! read more

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When in SD, Yun Tea House is a must! The wait was pretty long when we went so just be ready for that, but it ended up being completely worth it. What I appreciated is that they let you sample the teas before you commit. That made the whole experience feel a lot more personal and helped us pick drinks we actually loved instead of guessing off a menu. We tried the Monkey King, Yun Roast, Dark Phoenix, and Iron Goddess and every single one was delicious. What stood out the most is how you can actually taste the tea in their milk teas. A lot of places drown it in sugar or milk. Here the tea flavor is rich, smooth, and really comes through without being bitter. Each drink felt carefully made, not rushed, and you can tell they care about quality. read more

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Best tea for milk tea in my opinion! Abbie, Sofia, Alee and Kylie were super helpful and kind today. read more

After eating next door, we decided to walk around the area and noticed a line outside Yun Tea House. We checked Yelp, saw it was a tea spot, and decided to get in line to try it out. Parking can be difficult. There is complimentary parking for 2 hours, then it becomes paid after, so plan accordingly. Since it was our first time, we asked the cashier for a recommendation and went with the Dark Phoenix at 50% sugar. Great choice. The flavor was smooth, rich, and well balanced. Honestly, probably one of the best milk teas I have had. The wait was worth it. The space inside is big and comfortable, making it a great spot for studying, hanging out, or just relaxing with a drink. Despite how busy it was, the service was fast and efficient. Overall, a great experience. We will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Love this place! My fav is the peachy princess. the bobaristas are fantastic. Shoutout to eros, lillian, wendi and bella read more

Yun Tea House - Peachy Princess - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Yun Tea House has a truly impressive, wide variety of high-quality teas to choose from, but you definitely need to pack your patience when visiting. The wait times are quite long and the lines tend to go out the door because they hand out free drink samples at the register--which is a nice gesture, but it severely holds up the line. They try to offer online ordering to bypass the crowd, but unfortunately, it wasn't working when I tried. That being said, the drinks themselves are fantastic. I ordered the Dark Phoenix drink with light ice and light sugar, and the tea flavor was incredibly rich, robust, and perfectly balanced. Great drinks, they just really need to fix their online system and line flow! read more

The mango sticky rice drink here is my go to drink when I miss Thailand. I haven't tried anything else because the drink is that good. I went on a Saturday afternoon and there was a small line. If you ask there is s punch card for frequent visitors. The inside is pretty spacious and has a lot of seating. read more

You'd expect this place to be phenomenal with the 5 star rating and over 3k reviews. Sadly, I don't think it's a five star boba place. As excited as I was to be there, I think the rating on Yelp really raised my expectations. When I went inside, the floors were sticky and the line reached outside the door. I didn't think that would mean much since I was here for the taste and boba consistency. We spent about 20 minutes in line, and when we got to the front, the cashier didn't greet us. He said "next guest" and just stared at me. I just stated my order and then he said "anything else" and when I gave him another order he also repeated "anything else". No smiles, no etiquette, no hint of emotion. I smiled and thanked him as I do. He should represent the establishment, instead he made it subpar. Our boba drinks came out after 5 minutes, to our surprise, and it was room temperature. I thought it was because the tea was fresh (?). We shook our drink, too, before putting in our straw. The tea was decent because you can actually taste the leaves, but the milk felt like a separate entity in my mouth. We had gotten the duck sh*t and the Dark Phoenix. My fiancé said he really liked the dark horse. My boba was good, but some pieces were hard and not chewy. Again, not what I thought this place would be. It's also a very packed parking lot. There's also plenty of study space and tables, if you can get one. Every table was full. It's unlikely that I will be back, but I'm glad I tried it while I was in the area. read more

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We always stop by Yun Tea House whenever we're in San Diego! The store is really nicely decorated and they have a lot of tables so people come here to study or to hang out with friends. We got the peachy princess milk tea and the mango sticky rice icy and both were so good! My boyfriend always gets the peachy princess milk tea and it was my first time trying the mango sticky rice icy. It tasted just like the dessert since there's sticky rice topping in the drink. I love how strong the floral tea flavors are at Yun Tea. And I like how you can try a sample of the drinks before you order. read more

Yun Tea House - Peachy Princess and Mango Sticky Rice (icy) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Beautiful space, good costumer service. The tea is strong and tasty. Would definitely recommend. Bobaristas: Wren, Alexis, Lilian read more

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Yun Tea House is such an iconic boba spot in the heart of Convoy and definitely lives up to the hype. First of all, their drink names are so creative and cute, which makes the whole experience more fun right from the start. I also love that you can fully customize your sweetness and ice level, iced or hot, always a big plus. We tried variety of drinks between the 4 of us, and all of them were a hit and the service was great. You can tell why this place is so popular, it's always busy, especially on weekends. The interior is honestly one of the coolest parts. They have clouds on the ceiling, really unique artwork, and even a table with water flowing through it, which definitely deserves its own moment. The wooden stools and overall design make it such a fun place to hang out. There's also a lot of space inside. It's located in a strip mall, and while parking in Convoy can be tough in general, this lot is a bit better than most in the area. One super helpful tip - if the line is long, they usually have a sign outside where you can scan a QR code, order online, and have your drink ready by the time you get to the front. Such a smart system. Overall, such a fun, popular spot with great drinks and a really cool vibe. I'll definitely be back. read more

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