Tea Gather

Came here after lunch with my sister. Was excited about the bubble tea in the area that is new to us. We ordered the taro milk tea with grass jelly and red guava milk tea with lychee jelly. We both enjoyed our bubble teas. It was filled with young people and is moody and dim in there.there is seating and games to hang out. If you need to use the restroom, you have to ask for the key. The service was quick and easy and the front counter gentleman was nice and knowledgeable.

Came in a Saturday and had a long wait with about 20 people ahead of my order. Waited about 15 minutes and was on my way out! Tried the Hong Kong style tea alongside with one of the seasonal drinks. Both were delicious and always a delight to try new things here. The location is clean and service is always nice and fast.

I originally visited Tea Gather a couple of weeks after they first opened back in early 2021. I was super excited to visit - it was a new boba shop after all, and in addition, I believe this was the only place (and still is the only place) in Metro Detroit that served 雞排 ji pai (jumbo fried chicken cutlet). Unfortunately, I found their boba to be especially hard and their cutlet to be soggy and oily on that visit. I decided to go again recently since I figured it could have just been some opening week jitters and/or trying to start a successful business during the height of the pandemic.I walked in after lunch on a weekend and found a couple of people lounging around and sipping on their drinks. I took a quick look at the menu again and I tried ordering the cutlet but I was told that they were out. I replaced it with the basil popcorn chicken and found out they also didn't have any basil. Flummoxed again, I had to go with the popcorn chicken without basil. Classic Milk Tea, Large, Half Sweet, Half Ice w/ Boba ($5.65) - I feel like they changed the recipe for this drink from my previous visit. Before, I have in my notes that they used pu-er, giving the drink a very earthy and woody taste. This drink on the other hand didn't have nearly the same flavor notes and was very muted in comparison. Instead, the flavor seemed to mostly come from the sugar syrup they use - a kind of caramelized smokiness. The sweetness level is still quite high even at half, at least for me. The boba this time was quite good - almost the ideal texture, with a bouncy and chewy exterior and a firmer interior. Popcorn Chicken without Basil ($8.75) - They hand make this to order so it take a bit of time. I could hear pounding and frying noises coming from the kitchen as this was being made. The chicken smelled amazing when it first came out - I will never get tired of that pepper and five spice fragrance. The chicken itself is tender and juicy thigh meat, with some skin and fattier portions adding additional richness. The exterior has a thin and delicate crisp from the fried sweet potato starch. We got this medium spicy, which added a mouth warming tingle. I think they might use shichimi for the spicy. There was actually quite a bit more white pepper added that I am used to in this dish and while there are usually some sweet and soy notes imparted on the chicken by the marinade, I couldn't really detect those flavors here. I think the boba at Tea Gather is in the top quartile of boba shops in Metro Detroit. If I lived nearby, this would definitely part of my regular rotation. As it stands though, I can only visit once in a while when I happen to be in the area.

A great place to pick up some bubble tea!I walked past this place a couple times, and it took me a minute to figure out if it was the downstairs or upstairs business (it's the downstairs). When we wandered in, there were a few people hanging out and chatting, and the space was clean. It was a good vibe.We ordered an apple bubble tea and an almond bubble tea. Fruit teas, especially green apple, have the tendency to be too sweet, but they hit it spot on. The almond tea was also the perfect sweetness without having to tell them to reduce the sugar levels. Ordering was straightforward and easy, and the woman behind the counter told me about the reward system I could set up using Clover.I'll absolutely look forward to coming back here again. There are quite a few bubble tea franchises popping up, but it's nice to see something that's just it's own unique thing done well.

Love this place the owner is so knowledgeable I found a place that's as good as San Francisco. It's nice and calm here. The milk tea tastes authentic. They also have chill music and I see people playing board games.

i come here a lot! great tea and pretty interior design, they are open for most days and they are pretty fast with the food and drinks even during a rush! they sell a kind of loose leaf/tea cake that is very delicious and many good snacks

I had noted this small establishment the last time I was in town. It is off the beaten path so even though I'm a regular diner and shopper in downtown Northville, this was my first time here. I was surprised by the number of pre-teens and teens here. One group was studying - their laptops all opened. The other group was enjoying time with friends.As expected from the business name, there are numerous teas available here: black, green, fruit teas, traditional teas, and milk teas. Smoothies, yakults, and finger goods are also available. I am a traditionalist when it comes to tea so I had black milk tea with honey and boba. I don't like powdered teas so I go with something basic. While there were three people working I found that it was slow going. However, I was very impressed by how they mixed up my beverage so that the milk did not just sit on top and cleaned up my cup so it was not sticky. Will I be back? Yes, if not for the tea, for the bubble waffles I saw being served up.

I like visiting this place when I'm in northville. It's kind of hidden away in the back of a building, but if you know where it is, it's easy to get to. There's adequate parking nearby if you wanted to drive here, but it's perfect for you to take a night stroll in downtown Northville, and make this as one of your stops through the night. They have great options for bubble tea and jellies. I normally just get a slush with jellies and it's delicious. Perfect for a hot summer night walk and you are in need of a refreshing beverage.

Delicious drinks (you can get Hot Bubble Tea!) and excellent service. I would love to try their food since the reviews are so good. Fun place to meet up with friends and hang out. We'll be back!

I drove 20 minutes to Tea Gather to find a handwritten sign that says, "closed today, see you tomorrow."