Totally Tea
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
Crema's Take
“Totally Tea is a hidden gem on Des Moines's Southside run by an genuinely warm owner who takes real care with every order, from adjusting sweetness levels to crafting creative specialty drinks like their standout Strawberry Milk Tea with dairy-free milk. The intimate green-room atmosphere strikes that rare balance between cozy and cool, making it the kind of place where you'd actually want to settle in with a book alongside perfectly executed boba tea and homemade pastries.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Small, kinda hard to find (for this out of towner) boba shop that is run by a really helpful nice lady. The green-room feel is kinda cool and relaxing and the decor is neat. We tried 3 different drinks and were quite happy with them all - good amount of flavs, ice, and sweetness - though all can be customized.
First time in and I definitely will be back. Tried the Strawberry Milk Tea which uses a dairy free milk and is amazing. Shop is cute and owner is very sweet.
LT Boba is exactly what the Southside needed!! It is absolutely delicious! I just discovered them not too long ago, and they have such a large variety of drinks, flavors, and toppings that I had no idea about! I had never been there before, and now I have visited 3 times in one week. The store is affordable, trendy, and clean, and their drinks are over the top tasty and worthy of trying. The staff is super pleasant and quick to assist and make your drink or food, and help make suggestions if you're unsure of what you want. (They helped me find my PERFECT drink). The staff have added so much color to their store that it feels very warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in. They have wall decor that has bright colored Boba drink collages all around the store, tvs on the wall with music playing, ample amount of seating, and space to spread out and not feel crammed. They have a book shelf for children and adults, so you can sit down and enjoy your drink with a nice book in hand. They have a great store with absolutely fabulous drinks that anyone could enjoy. I was always a coffee girl, but now I think I am officially a Boba girl! Make sure to call ahead of time if you want any of their hot food. It takes a few minutes to make their MoMo's (a blend of chicken or pork, with minced vegetables/onions with flavorful herbs steamed in a breaded pocket. Dipping side included. It is very similar to dumplings), but if you call ahead, they have them fresh and ready to go as soon as you walk in. My husband raved over the MoMo's, so give those a try alongside your favorite drink! They also have desserts of cupcakes and a few other items, so they hit every key note on your tongue! I highly suggest everyone stopping into this store. Keep supporting local businesses, and I promise you will fall in love with their drinks as quickly as I have. Thank you for bringing this beautiful, diverse store to the Southside!
Randomly found this place after one of my appointments. I'm not on this side of town very often. The boba tea was great! They adjusted the sweetness as requested. I also got a cupcake which was absolutely delicious! Super moist and not too sweet. I'm sure this place is a hit with the students down the street but I wouldn't mind coming here and doing work while school is in session!
So good! I got the matcha green tea. I love the atmosphere here it’s so cute! I could come in and read here every single day. The lady who took care of me is extremely sweet. She says ever since school has been out there hasn’t been the same business as during school hours.
Crema Reviews
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