Beloved Oakland boba shop with strong milk teas and fresh fruit teas
Based on 326 reviews
consistent pearl texturewell-balanced sweetnessfriendly fast service
limited seatingdrinks-only menu
$8/person
Best for: Boba regulars who prioritize quality pearls and tea base over novelty flavors · Afternoon breaks for downtown Oakland office workers (fast service, easy takeout) · Budget-conscious drinkers who don't want to sacrifice quality · Groups where everyone can find something — fruit teas, milk teas, and lighter options coexist
Busiest: Weekday lunch (12-1pm) and afternoon (3-5pm)
Reservations: No reservations
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4 dishes
Brown Sugar Milk Tea
$7.00
Tiger-stripe caramelized brown sugar ribboned through creamy milk tea with chewy tapioca — the classic execution done right
Signature Milk Tea
$6.00
The house base — a clean, properly steeped black tea with creamy milk that doesn't mask the tea flavor
Fresh Fruit Tea
$7.00
Bright, lightly sweetened tea base with real fruit pieces — the kind of drink that reads refreshing rather than dessert-heavy
VG
Cheese Foam Tea
$7.00
Savory-sweet salted cheese cream floated over cold tea — a crowd-favorite variation for those who want something richer
