BoTea

919 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI

★★★★★5.0(13 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“BoTea is a hidden gem where Richard and Ty craft everything from scratch, including their signature homemade brown sugar boba that's become a revelation for customers seeking clean ingredients without preservatives. Beyond traditional boba, they're getting creative with unexpected pairings like their Grilled Cheese & Boba—a sweet-salty textural triumph—while their Kauai Coffee drinks showcase the care they put into every layer, from freshly made tapioca to silky cream foam on top. This is the kind of spot where the owners' warmth matches the quality of their work, making it worth seeking out whether you're a boba devotee or someone discovering why these drinks matter when made with intention.”

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu.

Signature drinksSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksQuick grabLight foodMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

Nalani

★★★★★6 months ago

Huge MAHALO to Richard and Thai at BoTea Honolulu! Our organization reached out to them for the drop off catering as we were hosting a boba event for our colleagues. They went above and beyond to make our event feel special and welcoming! We got the Party Pack Three and they put…

Sam

★★★★★6 months ago

This was my first time trying their boba and it was GOOD! The sleeper surprise is the Original Grilled Cheese & Boba. So good texturally, sweet and salty! Highly recommend a try and I'll get it again!

Michael Tengco

★★★★★7 months ago

My first time visiting Homemade Brown Sugar Boba. An amazing experience!! I had the Kauai Coffee and it was AMAZING! Definitely recommend coming by and seeing Richard and Ty and try everything on the menu!

Drew Cruz-Santos

★★★★★7 months ago

Their boba drinks are phenomenal. Freshly made boba, great tasting tea and then that cream foam. Dang! Totally recommend

Alina Lee

★★★★★8 months ago

I quit boba after committing to a health journey swearing off anything with preservatives and chemicals. I haven’t found any homemade boba spots until now and they taste amazing. Not just the boba itself but the tea and flavors together. Not too sweet and doesn’t make you feel…