Bapu Tea House
1125 W NC-54, Durham, NC
Crema's Take
“Bapu Tea House is a vibrant spot where traditional milk teas meet creative modern drinks, earning raves for their perfectly textured boba and signature creations like their brown sugar ice milk and ube-forward smoothies. The welcoming, low-key vibe makes it ideal for lingering over a drink with friends, though the distinctly low seating and playful cup design (complete with "ears") give it a quirky charm that regulars keep coming back for within days of their first visit. With friendly staff and a thoughtfully curated menu that outpaces comparable shops in both variety and value, this is where Durham goes when they want something special but approachable.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
Great place to get Boba!! Me and my boyfriend became OBSESSED going here. It got to the point, the one worker knows us and gives suggestions what we might like. Even though I like to experiment once in awhile- My absolutely favorite is the strawberry ice milk all mixed together…
Our first time here today and definitely be back again. We tried ube-taro smoothie and ube ice milk and so good. Very friendly staff and clean dining area.
I’ve been twice in one week! I love this place, super yummy and versatile drinks. Way more options than Milk Lab and I’d say slightly cheaper too. The vibe inside is friendly and welcoming with comfy seats. They also have a better rewards system for returning customers. 10/10…
| Overview + Brown Sugar Ice Milk is deliciously creamy + Boba texture is perfect + Decent milk tea size in a cute cup with "ears" + Good selection of fruit teas, smoothies & iced coffee drinks + Cool ambiance + Fast customer service - Boba cost extra for Brown Sugar Ice Milk -…
The drink I ordered was absolutely delicious. The people there were super kind. The chairs are very low, so get your knees ready. Also a divider/barrier between the food and counter would be nice to see as someone who doesn't like people talking and breathing over their food.…
Cute place and I like their smoothies a lot! A bit slow sometimes, but their drinks are fabulous! I highly recommend their strawberry banana smoothie. Last time I was there, one of the workers behind the counter totally lost her mind about the way a co-worker of hers was…
Crema Reviews
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