Simplicitea

Probably the best bubble tea in the twin cities. When you walk in, you can actually smell tea being brewed and see an assortment of leaves...real tea leaves. The aesthetic is not the typical cutsie boba shop vibe. It is elevated, sort of Tuscan garden with comfortable wicker furniture, gorgeous and ample seating, outlets along the wall and plants everywhere. I stumbled upon this place while praying and hoping for a quiet place to finish my workday. I could not have been more fortunate as the owner was taking a middday music break, allowing complete peace as I worked and sipped on my tea.Now I have absurdly high standards when it comes to see. The medium versus large is a mere $0.50~ difference so go for the large. I forgot to request light ice, but guess what!?!? The ice was light and the tea and boba heavy. The perfect proportion and bang for my buck. Okinawa bubble tea had chocolate-y notes and was excellent. Without ordering any cheese foam, my milk tea was rich and creamy. And did I mention they have a ginormous me-sized replica of my bubble tea!?!? It's just chef's kiss all around.

Plenty of parking available around this neighborhood! I believe they have their own lot as well, we opted for street parking. It's a nice place to socialize with your friends or even squeeze in a little study time. I ordered a dragon mango green tea with boba and it was super yummy! I wish I could have adjusted my sugar level, but otherwise I really enjoyed my drink. Service was quick. You order at the counter and they call out your number when it's ready!

Ambience - very open and full of natural sunlight coming through. It's a big space for a boba shop. Decor on point. The plant theme decor very much appreciated it. It's not east putting up the ceiling leaves and lights.Service was quick and nice- great service.Drinks:Probably is just today- but the 3 stars for the drinks-My Jasmine green milk tea was too sweet. I love it sweet but this was a bit too much. Also the green tea was not strong enough either they brew it themselves or use powder formed, it was not as distinct in the drinks- the green tea flavor , it was mask by the milk and overly sweetness. But overall- would go again and try again. I'm sure it would be great as the reviews suggest.

A few years after my initial review, and they've sorted everything out. The tea is delicious and so many options. I usually get the same thing, but THIS is the place the kids branch out and try new things. Staff are nice and the space is great. Easy in and out, or plenty of seating to chat or study. Recommend.

Chill little tea place right near Macalester! Def worth visiting if you need a chill place to study or if you want yummy drink near the area!I haven't had much on the menu but my staple is the brown sugar tea with the milk cap. I love it compared to any other boba shops. I'm literally addicted to it. It's the perfect amount of sweetness! :) The place is super cute. It's usually pretty quiet and empty when I come in but sometimes it can get pretty packed!Not sure what's going on with the other reviews but the service is always great for me. The younger baristas are sweet and the older barista which I'm assuming could be manager or owner is super kind.

The milk tea is good, I got the green Thai tea which is good would come back for the Thai. But the Boba is soggy and doesn't have the nice chew that makes it great. TheService was nice and very helpful and the decorations are beautiful. There was a Parking lot in the back making it really easy to park.

A quiet established tea/coffee shop with near minimalist interior. The modern plant filled shop is warm and cozy with counters along the large windows. There are tables and the atmosphere filled with New Age type music. The chalk written menu board is loaded with more tea choices than I've seen elsewhere, so this place is highly specialized in milky tea drinks. I, however like coffee and ordered an Americano from the brief coffee choices. Served at proper temp the brew was on the bland side. Still drinkable just not up to my memory imprint of other places where I sip and say, "wow"!If you are a tea aficionado this is your place. If you like a quiet place to contemplate your life's ebb and flow this is your place.

Food: no food/snacks Service: 10/10Ambiance: AmazingPros: -They have an extensive option of drinks.-Seating is good. Mixtures of wooden and plastic netted seatings (comfortable for long hours seating) -College students are able to study here! It's very calm and comfy. I love the study ambiance it has! -Drinks are affordable; $6 average drinks. -Back and front parking! -IF HAS CHARGING PLUGS!!!-Wifi is available. Cons: -No food.

Absolutely the best taro milk tea boba in the cities. UNREAL! i always make a stop here when I'm in town. Lots of plugs that makes it a great hangout or wfh spot with plenty of seating.

Kind staff. Great flavors of bubble tea! The boba is good most of the time. Nice, warm, sweet and chewy. I've gotten many different flavors before, but I always go to their mangonada - I love how they have sliced mango chunks on top! My partner loves their coffee slush, I'm not much of a coffee person, but if you like coffee, it's quite good according to my partner. Cute place inside, there's a big bubble tea thing that you can take pictures with. Plenty of neighborhood parking.