Central Tea House — Restaurant in Charlotte

The best boba shop in Charlotte hands down! What makes this place special is its consistency and the fact that there’s truly something for everyone. Craving tea? They’ve got it. Need a caffeine kick? Try their Vietnamese-style coffee that’s rich, smooth, and unforgettable. Love matcha or chia? Covered. Not into tea at all? You can still enjoy a refreshing mango juice, slushie, or smoothie.

If you’re hungry, don’t skip the Banh Mis. They’re easily some of the highest-quality, most flavorful, refreshing, and filling sandwiches around. My personal favorites are the lemongrass chicken and the house special, honestly you can’t go wrong with either!

The atmosphere is just as great as the menu. Whether you’re catching up with friends, studying, or enjoying a quiet moment with a book, it’s a welcoming and cozy space. The owner is incredibly kind and always makes you feel at home, which is why I keep coming back.

I’m a regular here, and honestly, I’ll always choose this small, locally owned boba shop over any chain in Charlotte. If you’re looking for great drinks, great food, and a place with...

Soooo I went yesterday for the first time. Taste wise it was solid 9/10! The boba wasn't watered down at all. The popping boba was real and natural tasting unlike most shops. But… I don’t know how I felt about the service. I ordered the butterfly pea tea with lychee popping boba + regular boba. I received it and it looked great, although, I got the wrong toppings. I let them know they were the wrong toppings, apologizing. Maybe they were just tired but they seemed very annoyed. Once they returned… my butterfly pea tea was brown? Please someone tell me why is brown.. I thought it was the base they used but it should just be butterfly pea flowers in water, not another tea. I will change my review higher once I am aware that I actually got what I ordered. Because this was my first time ordering it, I know its supposed to be blue/purple but I don’t know how it tastes so I cant tell wether they got it wrong again or not, I was too...

I would highly recommend you give it a try. Really good experience with owner, food, Boba tea, price, and setting. I will definitely be returning. I hope they out grow their present location, which is a small storefront shop.

We wanted a quick bite before a game, and decided on Vietnamese. We were going to stop at a Pho place, then we saw this next door. So glad we did! We ordered taro boba teas, a traditional banh mi pork sandwich, lemongrass chicken sandwich, and a traditional pork and egg steamed bun. Everything was delicious! My only remark is to ask for the bang mi buns to be less toasted (my preference).

The owner is super sweet and staff seem to enjoy their jobs, which makes for a great experience. They also offer pastries like: Napoleans, Tres Leches, Macaroons, cake slices, and cookies. Their milk tea, smoothie, and drink selection is vast, which I look to...