FreshLy Tea — Restaurant in Westminster

So glad I stopped by to give this little bubble tea spot a try while in Orange County!! Los Angeles and Orange County obviously have a ton of bubble milk tea options to choose from, but this one stands out to me - here's why!

First of all, it's a very open, airy, comfortable interior with warm & cozy-feeling lighting. It's a space that feels welcoming and invites you to stay longer than you planned, rather than other places that may give you a feeling that it's best to just get take-out and to be in-and-out.

They also have some great bites here! We tried out some lemon pepper wings and mozzarella sticks and both were a great price, only around $5 each, and delicious! The mozzarella sticks had the PERFECT cheese pull and a great crunch from the exterior breading. The wings could've been a bit juicier but still had a great crunch and really good seasoning/flavoring.

And of course, the bubble milk teas themselves here were great value, size, and taste! I did a coffee on that was great with a little bit of cream cheese to top it off with. The strawberry yogurt smoothie was also PERFECT. The flavors were all blended together just right and it had the exact texture and creaminess to it that I LOVE in a good smoothie!

All around a great and UNIQUE spot, and one which I...

My childhood boba shop will always hold a special place in my heart, not just for the memories, but for the unbeatable taste that no other shop has been able to match. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the sweet aroma of freshly brewed tea and warm tapioca pearls. Everything about the place felt comforting and familiar: the soft hum of the machines, the cheerful chatter of regulars, and the handwritten menu board filled with colorful drink options. Whether it was the classic milk tea, taro with extra pudding, or a mango slush with lychee jelly, every sip felt like a burst of happiness. The boba pearls were perfectly chewy, never too hard or mushy, and the drinks were always just the right amount of sweet.

What made the shop truly special, though, was the love and care put into every cup. The owners knew many customers by name, and they always made sure your drink came out just the way you liked it. It wasn’t just a place to get a drink, it was a little haven where you could laugh with friends, do homework, or just relax after a long day. That boba shop wasn’t just tasty; it was a part of my childhood, filled with warmth, flavor, and...

A quality tea drink needs to be fresh, flavorful, and astringent without being bitter. If I have a tea drink, I want to TASTE the tea, and brewing it with quality leaves is the best is the best way to achieve that. FreshLy meets all the requirements, and then some. You can request it to be brewed stronger even (if you want), and since they don't use "instant" tea mixes, you can even go 0% sweetness (or 100% if that's your preference, or anything in between). I love that they have genmaicha and houjicha tea, which you don't see often. They have a lot of toppings available (glad to see basil seeds as an option), and great friendly staff to help guide you to your...