Crema's Take
“artea. makes all their syrups and purees in-house, which means their strawberry matcha and fruit drinks taste vibrant and clean without the artificial aftertaste you get elsewhere. The owners actively engage with customers—helping you make fresh ramen or recommending from their massive menu of milk teas, matcha, and customizable drinks—creating a genuinely warm experience that goes beyond typical boba shop service. If you want creative, thoughtfully made drinks paired with excellent pastries and food in a space built for lingering, this is worth the trip.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Slow-sit spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Love their STRAWBERRY MATCHA!! I love how they don’t use store-bought strawberry puree and syrup for their drinks, but are all house-made! It’s definitely healthier and free of additives which I like :) ALSO tried their NEW MENU! The half&half croffle was AMAZING and I liked how…
We came to this location late in the evening on Saturday. It was the best experience we’ve ever had at a Boba spot. We were able to enjoy some freshly made Ramen the owners themselves helped us make - they give you special bowls to cook and eat them in and drink some delicious…
Excellent food and warm service— a must visit! The passion fruit with mango drink paired with a warmed raspberry muffin was a perfect set for afternoon tea. The diced real mango was the highlight, and the boba was soft and sweet enough to truly enjoy. They even mentioned the…
This place is an easy 5 stars. The menu is huge and fun, with tons of milk teas, fruity drinks, matcha, and slushes, plus boba and jelly toppings so you can customize your drink exactly how you want. The vibes are chill and aesthetic, making it a great spot to hang out with…
I loved my experience at Tao! The staff was so friendly and helpful when it came to recommendations. The croffles were amazing 🤩 perfectly crispy and sweet. I also had ramen( not pictured) it was delicious we finished it in like 5 mins. For the drink I got the mango slush, it…
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