Taestea Boba — Restaurant in Richland

Boba Bonanza: Where "Purple Haze" meets "Chai Rage"!

If Willy Wonka moonlighted as a boba maestro, this place would be his after-hours speakeasy. I stumbled upon this tea-tastic wonderland, and it's like stumbling into Narnia, only with more tapioca pearls (and fewer mythical creatures).

The tapioca pearls here are so bouncy they could moonlight as trampolines for gummy bears. I practically had a bounce house party in my mouth. But fear not, because it's a dental workout worth every chew.

Now, let's talk about the Milk Tea masterpiece known as "Purple Haze." It's not just a drink; it's a psychedelic journey into the unknown. Sipping it feels like my taste buds joined a rock band and started jamming with Jimi Hendrix. If I close my eyes, I can almost hear the tea leaves whispering, "Excuse me while I kiss the sky."

The staff here are like boba ninjas, stealthily crafting concoctions that could rival Willy Wonka's wildest dreams. They even wear ninja headbands – I half expected them to start throwing tapioca shurikens.

And the ambiance? It's so cozy that I momentarily forgot I wasn't at home in my pajamas. If my living room had this vibe, I'd never leave. I'd just hire the boba wizards to move in and make my morning tea.

In conclusion, this boba haven isn't just a tea shop; it's a portal to flavor dimensions unknown. The only downside is that reality's tea will forever taste bland in comparison. Here's to the Purple Haze and the tapioca-fueled joyride – may your boba be bouncier than ever!

Oh, and don't even get me started on the bubble...

I’m always on the lookout for new tea and boba shops. I love traditional Hong Kong style milk teas. I noticed the menu didn’t offer it so I asked the young lady at the register what their basic milk tea was. She said if I’m looking for the “brown drink”, then it’s the brown sugar milk tea. I asked if it was really sweet. She replied no and offered me a sample which I was surprised since it was premade. It was still a bit on the sweet side so I asked if I could customize it to have it less sweet, about 75% sweet. She replied no but they could make it sweeter, just not less. So I ordered that drink as it was. I would say it was not bad but for the cost, I would return since it was not the traditional milk tea and too sugary for me.

I will say the inside was welcoming as was the staff. Hence, my 3 star and not a 1 star. I would encourage others to go and try it out for themselves. They may love it. I may be back to try something else like their lemonade if I’m...

So much better than dutch and any other coffee shop!! They have so many other options other than tea!! Like espresso, cold brew, freezes, italian sodas, lotus, redbull, kid friendly, and so much more!! Pretty much anything you can get anywhere else but you can add tapioca!! And it’s the bessssttt tapioca i have ever tried. The prices are also sooo reasonably priced!! The atmosphere is also amazing. And the customer service is great, not like dutch where they don’t respect personal space. They’re super friendly, and respectful and will help with any questions you have. Definitely recommend for anyone who’s a little on edge about trying boba. You can get your fav drinks, but just with boba. They have something for EVERYYYONE. So amazing. 10/10...