Tea Moment
16 NW 18th St, Gainesville, FL
Crema's Take
“This beloved Gainesville spot has perfected the art of boba with meticulously fresh tapioca and creative signature drinks like their showstopping Brown Sugar Brulee, where caramelized custard is torched tableside like real dessert. Beyond the exceptional bubble tea, they're a rare find for authentic Taiwanese rice rolls that keep locals and students coming back, paired with genuinely warm service that makes everyone feel like a regular. It's the kind of place where quality ingredients and thoughtful execution turn a casual boba run into a reason to linger with friends.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Genuinely the best boba l’ve ever had. The tapioca is always fresh, chewy, and warm. Service is also great; while I’m certainly a “regular” customer, I don’t come everyday (perhaps twice or trice a month) yet they remember me and my order. Always with a smile and very professional. Tea Moment is my go-to whenever I’m in Gainesville and my longing boba daydream anytime I’m not. (I usually get the brown sugar bubble brûlée milk tea, delicious 10/10. Oh and always mix your boba, it hits 11x harder)
This is the only place to get Brown Sugar Brulee boba!! They serve the brulee (custard) on top and burn it just like real dessert brulee!! So buttery, too! Our server was both very friendly and polite. It is always clean and we have never had to wait more than just a few minutes. 💯% recommend!
This boba place is the best boba place by far in Gainesville. My bf and I love stopping by this boba place before going to Lib West. It tastes great every time and the owners are nice as well. I will miss this place when I move out of Gainesville!
I'm super impressed they have Taiwanese Rice Rolls here! The boba is good, but it's the rice rolls I'll come back for because they've been hard to find in the US and especially in FL. I highly recommend trying the Shao Xian Cao while you can too! Prices are more than reasonable and the service is efficient and friendly.
Wow! If you guys never tried Taiwanese style rice rolls, it’s about time you do! It’s the perfect snack or breakfast food. I can’t believe I found them here in Gainesville. The bobas are made fresh for the boba teas and the flavors are great. Definitely one of my favorite boba places in the Ville.
Crema Reviews
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