Follow Tea
3334 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA
Crema's Take
“This independent tea haven in Metairie has mastered the art of thoughtful flavor combinations, from their celebrated jasmine green tea to creative offerings like Lychee Rose Cheese Tea and Sakura Matcha Latte that draw comparisons to bubble tea spots across the US and Asia. The team's genuine warmth shines through in their willingness to guide first-timers and craft custom drinks that actually match what you're craving, making it feel less like a transaction and more like a conversation with someone who cares about tea. Whether you're settling in for a meeting or grabbing something quick, the quality of their locally-made drinks and attention to detail keeps regulars coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Must try place. Great tea and service. I was not sure what I wanted and gave that I wanted green tea. He made me the best ice jasmine green tea.
So, I've given this place multiple tries since they first opened. Honestly, it never impressed me because it simply didn't fit my taste. Also, there were multiple times when I came when they were out of a lot of items, so the menu was extremely limited. I decided to give them another try recently, and it wasn't as bad as the past visits. The avocado yogurt boba slush is always a good go-to, as it's made with real avocados. I believe they curate the majority of their drinks with fresh fruits. I also had the lychee cheese tea. I'm not a big fan of cheese teas but it wasn't bad. It's a tad salty but not too overpowering. Too bad they don't have an option without the cheese. The staff are usually kind. The shop is well lit from the natural sunlight. There's a cute decorated wall and seats for pictures. They share a parking lot with other businesses in the same complex. Sometimes, it's hard to find a parking spot, and they're a little tight. Is it my favorite boba shop in the Metairie area? No, but they do have a few drinks that the nearby shops don't offer. So it'll be the right stop when those drinks are craved.
The best bubble tea!! I’ve had bubble tea at many places across the US and Asia and I can confirm that this place is legit. This is not a chain, they are a local business and everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. I see some reviews that criticize how long the wait can be when they are busy, but please understand that they make everything in house and the result is an amazingly tasty drink every time. Quality takes time, but it’s worth it. They use fresh fruit and actual tea, not premixed powders like many of the chain places. My favorite is the Roasted Cheese Milk Tea…it’s the best! Also, they have a unique yogurt slush with boba that we all like to get (Avocado or Mango are our favorites) also excellent. They have many other drinks that I haven’t even tried. We have been coming here since they opened and they have always been great. So many good drinks on the menu now! Best bubble tea in the Nola area without a doubt.
I ordered the Lychee Rose Cheese Tea ($6.75), the Sakura Matcha Latte with Bobo ($5.25), and the Oreo Salted Buttercream Croffle ($6.00). They were all so delicious! The combo of cheese foam and lychee rose tea may sound kind of weird, but surprisingly it worked well! The Sakura Matcha Latte was good too, but it was just another iced matcha latte in my opinion; nothing too special, but still not a bad drink. As for the Oreo Salted Buttercream Croffle, it was really tasty! For those who don’t know what a croffle is, it is a combo of both a croissant and a waffle. The salted Oreo buttercream was so creamy and flavorful. Although, I do wish that it was a bigger size. The staff was nice and quick with my order. The decor is so pretty and trendy! There’s an small area designated for people to take pictures, which is so cool! Everything is so aesthetically pleasing here. My only issue is that they had no small and large options for their drinks. For instance, the Lychee Rose Cheese Tea only came with a large size and the Sakura Matcha Latte only came with a small size. If they had various sizing options for all of their drinks, I would give a full 5 stars. Aside from that, I have nothing to complain about. I will definitely follow you, Follow Tea!
First impression, serving is really nice then fast. They are also really friendly and helpful since it's my first time there. I ordered Brulee milk tea drink, so basically its a plan on top. Usually I don't like sweet a lot so I ordered 75% sugar but guess what, it doesn't taste sweet at all. It's actually pretty balanced and boba tastes pretty good too. Definitely recommend.
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