Teaspoon Berkeley — Restaurant in Berkeley

Title: Avoid Teaspoon's Black Sugar Assam at All Costs

I recently had the misfortune of trying Teaspoon's Black Sugar Assam boba tea, and let me tell you, it was an experience I wish I could forget. From the first sip to the last, all I could taste was bitterness and disgust.

First off, let's talk about the black sugar aspect. I expected a subtle sweetness that would complement the rich flavor of the Assam tea. Instead, what I got was an overwhelming, cloying sweetness that masked any semblance of tea flavor. It felt like I was drinking pure syrup with a hint of burnt sugar.

And speaking of the tea, the Assam itself was atrocious. It was so bitter that it made my taste buds recoil in horror. I couldn't even finish half of the drink before giving up in defeat. It was like they brewed the tea with burnt charcoal instead of water.

To add insult to injury, the boba pearls were abysmal. They were overly chewy and had a strange, artificial aftertaste that lingered unpleasantly in my mouth long after I had disposed of the drink.

Overall, Teaspoon's Black Sugar Assam was a complete disaster. It's rare that I encounter a drink so vile that I feel compelled to warn others away, but this is one of those instances. Save your money and your taste buds by avoiding this abomination of a boba tea...

Tiny cafe with two tables for sitting. Good sz drink menu. But very limited dessert options-the display was probably 10% stocked, probably because we went on a Wednesday.

Taro milk- disappointed the taro flavor is powdered base. I assumed I would be receiving a drink with taro flavor from the natural purée since it was a choice of topping. And also, the menu showed a white liquid, which would be the milk, and a lt purple paste, which would be the taro purée. However, my drink came out entirely purple bc it is artificial powder flavoring. Not delicious!!

Strawberry piña colada slush- the better drink of the three we ordered. Except they did not fill it to the top before sealing up the drink.

Oreo iced coffee- very strong coffee taste and a little sprinkle of Oreo cookie crumb at the btm of the cup.

Tip- check in on Yelp for a 5% discount. We forgot to use it and was unable to apply the discount after completing a purchase.

Final Verdict- very mediocre, I mostly likely won’t...

TLDR: If you’re looking for boba catering, I highly recommend reaching out to Teaspoon. Their team is reliable, the drinks are amazing, and their service is top-notch. They’re a great partner to have for any event!

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Teaspoon for two years in a row for our company event, and they’ve consistently delivered an outstanding experience. This year, we went with their full-service catering, which made the experience even more special for our guests. Their drinks are enjoyable— their teas were refreshing & flavorful, and the chewy soft boba is a crowd favorite topping every time.

What truly sets Teaspoon apart is their excellent customer service. Daniel is incredibly easy to work with—responsive, flexible, and genuinely committed to making sure everything runs smoothly. Whether it's answering questions or coordinating logistics, he's been a true professional throughout the process and a pleasure to work with. Thank you...