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2025 Portland Top 10 Boba Shops đŸ”âœš | Hidden Grape Boba Bonus!

Portland’s boba scene isn’t the most crowded, but it took me ages to round up these solid picks—at least there are good options to satisfy your craving! 🌟 Top 10 Boba Spots You Need to Try 1. Bamboo Boba | Jasmine Milk Green Tea Is Chef’s Kiss, $5 for Happiness This new spot is a total dark horse in Portland’s boba world! Their Jasmine Milk Green Tea is a must— the tea tastes as fresh as spring bamboo groves, paired with rich (but not greasy) fresh milk. They use high-mountain jasmine green tea from Fujian, so every sip has a faint orchid aroma. The boba is cooked perfectly—chewy with a hint of caramel sweetness. At $5 a cup, the value can’t be beaten! Just a heads-up: other drinks like strawberry milk foam are too sweet (ask for “half sugar” if you order them) 😅. 2. Chicha San Chen | Taro Lovers Rejoice, But It’s Less “Wow” Than Before The best chain boba in Portland! I had such high hopes at first, but lately it feels less fragrant than it used to—guess “you don’t cherish what you get” rings true 😂. Their taro series is still a winner: Taro Milk Tea has thick, velvety taro puree that coats the cup, mixing with milk like a dessert. The Lishan Oolong with Cheese Foam uses Taiwanese Lishan oolong as the base; the salty-sweet cheese foam balances the tea’s aroma perfectly. Stick to classics—new fruit teas are hit-or-miss. 3. The Lime Stand | Lemon Tea for Busy Bees, Sweet & Refreshing This lemon tea specialist opened less than a year ago, and their The Wingin’ It is a bestseller! They muddle fresh bergamot lemons on the spot, paired with Ceylon black tea—tangy, fragrant, and on the sweet side, but so refreshing. The only downside: the portion is small for $7, so it’s better for an occasional treat 🍋. 4. Bubble N Tea | Iconic Short Wide Cup, $6 & Loved Since High School This old favorite has been around since my high school days—its short wide cup is totally iconic! Their Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea is reliable: the brown sugar is simmered fresh, the boba has a caramel kick, and even though it uses non-dairy creamer, it’s cheap and filling. It’s not mind-blowing, but at $6 (only a $1 price hike after all these years!), it’s hard to beat in Portland đŸ„€. 5. Happy Lemon | Honey Lemon Tea Is a Winner—0% Sugar Is Still Sweet! Don’t miss their Freshly Squeezed Honey Lemon Jasmine Green Tea! The honey adds natural sweetness, so even 0% sugar is plenty sweet. The jasmine green tea is light and refreshing—perfect for chugging on a hot day. Skip the salty cheese foam drinks though—they’re too salty for most tastes 🐝. 6. Auntea HA | Tea Lovers Will Obsess, $6 for “Cha Yan Yue Se” Vibes They focus on pure tea + fresh milk—try their Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea! The osmanthus aroma is strong, the oolong base is rich, and they use Oatly oat milk (great for lactose-intolerant folks). The only downside: there are few locations, so check their hours before heading over đŸŒŒ. 7. Boba Cat | Grows on You—Ordinary at First, Addictive Later Their Brown Sugar Dirty Milk is the star: the brown sugar drizzles look beautiful on the cup, the boba is soft and chewy, and they use whole milk for a rich texture. It tastes “meh” at first, but after a few sips, you’ll get hooked. At $6–$7, it’s a solid pick đŸ˜». 8. Yins Tea | Insomniacs Beware—Tea Is Super Strong! Their High-Mountain Oolong is a “tea bomb”! They use Alishan oolong from Taiwan— the tea is dark amber, slightly bitter with a sweet aftertaste. Drink this, and you’ll be wide awake all night 😂. Pair it with cheese foam to balance the bitterness. 9. T4 | Boba + Fried Chicken = Double Happiness Their golden fried chicken is a must—crispy outside, juicy inside, and spicy if you add chili flakes! For boba, go with their Classic Boba Milk Tea: light tea base, chewy boba, nothing fancy. It’s average, but with so many locations, it’s convenient for a quick pick-me-up 🍗. 10. Sharetea | Convenient for Indecisives, $6 & Everywhere Their Classic Boba Milk Tea is reliable: Ceylon black tea base, boba cooked just right, and lots of sugar options. It’s not unique, but at $6 and with locations all over Portland, it’s perfect when you’re in a hurry đŸš¶â€â™€ïž. 🍇 Bonus Hidden Gem: The One BBQ’s Grape Boba This BBQ joint’s (Grape Boba) is a total sleeper hit in Portland’s boba game! They blend hand-peeled Kyoho grapes with spring green tea into a slush, topped with thick cheese foam. Every sip has whole grape chunks—sweet, tangy, and refreshing. At $6, it’s a steal! Pair it with BBQ to cut through the grease—chef’s kiss đŸ”„. 💣 Boba Fails to Avoid Bamboo Boba’s Strawberry Milk Foam: Heavy artificial flavor, overly sweet strawberry syrup. Chicha San Chen’s New Fruit Teas: Unfresh fruit, weak tea base. The Lime Stand’s Other Drinks: Only their signature lemon tea is good—mango slush, etc., are mediocre. #PortlandBoba #2025BobaGuide #PortlandEats #BobaLovers

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2025 Portland Top 10 Boba Shops đŸ”âœš | Hidden Grape Boba Bonus!

Portland’s boba scene isn’t the most crowded, but it took me ages to round up these solid picks—at least there are good options to satisfy your craving! 🌟 Top 10 Boba Spots You Need to Try 1. Bamboo Boba | Jasmine Milk Green Tea Is Chef’s Kiss, $5 for Happiness This new spot is a total dark horse in Portland’s boba world! Their Jasmine Milk Green Tea is a must— the tea tastes as fresh as spring bamboo groves, paired with rich (but not greasy) fresh milk. They use high-mountain jasmine green tea from Fujian, so every sip has a faint orchid aroma. The boba is cooked perfectly—chewy with a hint of caramel sweetness. At $5 a cup, the value can’t be beaten! Just a heads-up: other drinks like strawberry milk foam are too sweet (ask for “half sugar” if you order them) 😅. 2. Chicha San Chen | Taro Lovers Rejoice, But It’s Less “Wow” Than Before The best chain boba in Portland! I had such high hopes at first, but lately it feels less fragrant than it used to—guess “you don’t cherish what you get” rings true 😂. Their taro series is still a winner: Taro Milk Tea has thick, velvety taro puree that coats the cup, mixing with milk like a dessert. The Lishan Oolong with Cheese Foam uses Taiwanese Lishan oolong as the base; the salty-sweet cheese foam balances the tea’s aroma perfectly. Stick to classics—new fruit teas are hit-or-miss. 3. The Lime Stand | Lemon Tea for Busy Bees, Sweet & Refreshing This lemon tea specialist opened less than a year ago, and their The Wingin’ It is a bestseller! They muddle fresh bergamot lemons on the spot, paired with Ceylon black tea—tangy, fragrant, and on the sweet side, but so refreshing. The only downside: the portion is small for $7, so it’s better for an occasional treat 🍋. 4. Bubble N Tea | Iconic Short Wide Cup, $6 & Loved Since High School This old favorite has been around since my high school days—its short wide cup is totally iconic! Their Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea is reliable: the brown sugar is simmered fresh, the boba has a caramel kick, and even though it uses non-dairy creamer, it’s cheap and filling. It’s not mind-blowing, but at $6 (only a $1 price hike after all these years!), it’s hard to beat in Portland đŸ„€. 5. Happy Lemon | Honey Lemon Tea Is a Winner—0% Sugar Is Still Sweet! Don’t miss their Freshly Squeezed Honey Lemon Jasmine Green Tea! The honey adds natural sweetness, so even 0% sugar is plenty sweet. The jasmine green tea is light and refreshing—perfect for chugging on a hot day. Skip the salty cheese foam drinks though—they’re too salty for most tastes 🐝. 6. Auntea HA | Tea Lovers Will Obsess, $6 for “Cha Yan Yue Se” Vibes They focus on pure tea + fresh milk—try their Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea! The osmanthus aroma is strong, the oolong base is rich, and they use Oatly oat milk (great for lactose-intolerant folks). The only downside: there are few locations, so check their hours before heading over đŸŒŒ. 7. Boba Cat | Grows on You—Ordinary at First, Addictive Later Their Brown Sugar Dirty Milk is the star: the brown sugar drizzles look beautiful on the cup, the boba is soft and chewy, and they use whole milk for a rich texture. It tastes “meh” at first, but after a few sips, you’ll get hooked. At $6–$7, it’s a solid pick đŸ˜». 8. Yins Tea | Insomniacs Beware—Tea Is Super Strong! Their High-Mountain Oolong is a “tea bomb”! They use Alishan oolong from Taiwan— the tea is dark amber, slightly bitter with a sweet aftertaste. Drink this, and you’ll be wide awake all night 😂. Pair it with cheese foam to balance the bitterness. 9. T4 | Boba + Fried Chicken = Double Happiness Their golden fried chicken is a must—crispy outside, juicy inside, and spicy if you add chili flakes! For boba, go with their Classic Boba Milk Tea: light tea base, chewy boba, nothing fancy. It’s average, but with so many locations, it’s convenient for a quick pick-me-up 🍗. 10. Sharetea | Convenient for Indecisives, $6 & Everywhere Their Classic Boba Milk Tea is reliable: Ceylon black tea base, boba cooked just right, and lots of sugar options. It’s not unique, but at $6 and with locations all over Portland, it’s perfect when you’re in a hurry đŸš¶â€â™€ïž. 🍇 Bonus Hidden Gem: The One BBQ’s Grape Boba This BBQ joint’s (Grape Boba) is a total sleeper hit in Portland’s boba game! They blend hand-peeled Kyoho grapes with spring green tea into a slush, topped with thick cheese foam. Every sip has whole grape chunks—sweet, tangy, and refreshing. At $6, it’s a steal! Pair it with BBQ to cut through the grease—chef’s kiss đŸ”„. 💣 Boba Fails to Avoid Bamboo Boba’s Strawberry Milk Foam: Heavy artificial flavor, overly sweet strawberry syrup. Chicha San Chen’s New Fruit Teas: Unfresh fruit, weak tea base. The Lime Stand’s Other Drinks: Only their signature lemon tea is good—mango slush, etc., are mediocre. #PortlandBoba #2025BobaGuide #PortlandEats #BobaLovers

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