Needed something to hold me down while running my kids around. I found this outside TJ Max hidden to the side towards an exit. I ordered the coconut milk blended 100% sweet. Now if you like an ok sweet like starbucks blended get the 100% if you need more get the 125% which i will probably do next time. Now this drink held up shopping at the mall and still made it home since i wanted it to melt a bit. I added some creamer i had and it gave me an extra kick of flavor!! Will be back to try other flavors.
Charrissa N.
This review is long overdue, but when I used to work at the mall, I would come here almost every day after work and order the Fruity Pebbles Milk Tea or the Taro Coconut Milk Tea with Molten Tapioca. The molten tapioca is my favorite drink add-on. It is warm and chewy and goes perfectly with the milk tea. The drinks here are good, and the service is fast. I have no complaints, but I do wish that there was a Taste Tea location in Kapolei!
Piper H.
The drink bar at the mall entrance is always my first stop. Great staff and drinks made in under a minute. Brown sugar boba is the best.
Allison T.
Great tea, I ordered a classic black milk tea, 70% sweet with boba. The sugar level is pretty sweet, I wish I got 50%. If you don't like too much sugar I'd recommend ordering 50% or lower. Quick service and they offer a stamp card that you can use at all locations to get a free drink.
Arthur T.
Yay! First time trying out another Taste Tea (besides the Ala Moana location). I always get a passion fruit green tea. Personally, I like this location more. I go to the Ala Moana location a lot, and their boba is almost always half uncooked, which gets annoying. This location had perfect chewy boba :) My only gripe with Taste Tea in general, is the taste of their passion fruit syrup. Not sure if they don't put enough in, or maybe they should look into another syrup, but it just doesn't have too much passion fruit flavor. After the tartness of the drink, once you're half done, it tastes like a water downed tea, so you need to drink fast. There are only 2 workers. We came in during the afternoon, so they had to get through quite a few customers, but they made it work, so kudos. If I'm ever near the area, I will know where to pick up a nice PFGT.
Sarah C.
I can't decide on what I like more, amazing tasty drinks, friendly & prompt customer service, or how fast my order was made. The parking lot is very small, but that's not their fault. It's worth looking for a spot. Or just park at the mall lot and walk over!
Shantell C.
The Pearl Ridge location usually has three staff running it efficiently. There's rarely a line. My go to flavors are taro, melon or matcha blended with LARGE boba. They never disappoint.
De'Lissa R.
This boba spot is located inside of Pearl Ridge near the TJ Maxx. When I arrived, there was no line. I've been to other Taste Tea locations and I was glad there wasn't a long wait for this kiosk. My go-to drink is the classic Milk Tea & it always hits the spot. The flavor was great. You can choose your 'sweetness' level & I went with 50% which I felt was delicious and just right. The boba was cooked to a perfect level of softness as well. I really can't stand hard boba--but no problem with that here! The cashier was quick and friendly. She even offered me a stamp card for my purchase which can get you a deal later. Taste tea is definitely the place to go for your Boba fix!
Jaymi U.
Taste Tea is one of my go-to spots for boba. Their drinks are delicious and the boba is pretty good. They have simple drinks and also have new/trendy ones occasionally. This kiosk is located right inside of the mall entrance near TJ Maxx. I prefer to get my fruit teas from here than from other places. The service is also quick and efficient. During the shutdown, the hours for this spot were mismatched between their social media and other web sources and the actual kiosk. I did go there a couple of times and there was no one around. However, I think they have it straightened out now. Also, if you go closer to their closing time, they sometimes run out of boba (which for me, defeats the purpose of coming here). So, be sure you go earlier rather than later.
I am very unpleased with this location. I have stopped by many times in the past few months and every time I have went to go get boba from this location they are always out! It won't even matter if it's noon or 2pm, they are out. Even when I ask to see if they have boba, sometimes the employees get snarky with me and tell me to just order a drink without. Very unsatisfied with this location
Soracha M.
I was to ordered there many times but, never has the same standard. Because I don't want to drink tea I like just ice chocolate milk with boba. Some barista can made for me and some they can't. They said just only blended. I want to asked how different you just shakes in the shaker. I was ordered yesterday and I want just a little sweet 25 or 30% but, staff said just only had 50% sweet and 100% sweet. And I saw they has shown on about how level of sweet. If they can't do that like on the sign you shown then don't shown that sign.
Kim D.
So excited that we finally have Taste Tea in Pearlridge area! This location is at the kiosk outside of TJ maxx and T-Mobile. Taste tea is probably one of my fave boba places in Hawaii bc the taste of the various milk teas and lychee black tea is pretty on point. Not to mention their price ranges are fairly reasonable compared to other chain boba spots. They offer different levels of sweetness and an ample amount of teas to choose from ranging from Thai tea to almond milk tea. I've only had their almond milk tea, black milk tea, Thai tea, and lychee black tea and all of them are pretty tasty. Their drinks are approximately $3.50-4.50 with add-ins such as boba or lychee jelly for an additional 50 cents. Overall I'd highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and are having a boba craving! It's just a plus for me bc it's so close to my work:).
Chantel C.
Taste Tea is one of my favorite boba spots because of their molten milk tea (doesn't have caffeine so I didn't feel guilty drinking a ton while pregnant)! Although it's just a small kiosk on the TJ Maxx/Goma Tei side of Pearlridge (parking is sometimes hard when the mall is busy), they have the same great quality as the Ala Moana location. The staff have always been so friendly and they are quick to make the drinks and fix it if the sweetness/flavor isn't to my preference. Downside is that they don't always have molten boba (and a lot of other items) since it's just a small kiosk. Recommend calling ahead to: 1) Check availability of your favorite drinks, and 2) If you go within 20 min of closing because sometimes they'll clean up early.
Irina D.
Just wanted to say I'm disappointed that it was 20 mins before the time stated as "closing" and when I asked to order they said "we are closed" as I'm posting this I've already walked to my car and drove off and it's STILL not 9 PM. If you close at 8:39 and not 9:00 please clearly state it on yelp or your online website. That way customers wont drive all way to the mall.
Love jasmine milk tea !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Needed something to hold me down while running my kids around. I found this outside TJ Max hidden to the side towards an exit. I ordered the coconut milk blended 100% sweet. Now if you like an ok sweet like starbucks blended get the 100% if you need more get the 125% which i will probably do next time. Now this drink held up shopping at the mall and still made it home since i wanted it to melt a bit. I added some creamer i had and it gave me an extra kick of flavor!! Will be back to try other flavors.
This review is long overdue, but when I used to work at the mall, I would come here almost every day after work and order the Fruity Pebbles Milk Tea or the Taro Coconut Milk Tea with Molten Tapioca. The molten tapioca is my favorite drink add-on. It is warm and chewy and goes perfectly with the milk tea. The drinks here are good, and the service is fast. I have no complaints, but I do wish that there was a Taste Tea location in Kapolei!
The drink bar at the mall entrance is always my first stop. Great staff and drinks made in under a minute. Brown sugar boba is the best.
Great tea, I ordered a classic black milk tea, 70% sweet with boba. The sugar level is pretty sweet, I wish I got 50%. If you don't like too much sugar I'd recommend ordering 50% or lower. Quick service and they offer a stamp card that you can use at all locations to get a free drink.
Yay! First time trying out another Taste Tea (besides the Ala Moana location). I always get a passion fruit green tea. Personally, I like this location more. I go to the Ala Moana location a lot, and their boba is almost always half uncooked, which gets annoying. This location had perfect chewy boba :) My only gripe with Taste Tea in general, is the taste of their passion fruit syrup. Not sure if they don't put enough in, or maybe they should look into another syrup, but it just doesn't have too much passion fruit flavor. After the tartness of the drink, once you're half done, it tastes like a water downed tea, so you need to drink fast. There are only 2 workers. We came in during the afternoon, so they had to get through quite a few customers, but they made it work, so kudos. If I'm ever near the area, I will know where to pick up a nice PFGT.
I can't decide on what I like more, amazing tasty drinks, friendly & prompt customer service, or how fast my order was made. The parking lot is very small, but that's not their fault. It's worth looking for a spot. Or just park at the mall lot and walk over!
The Pearl Ridge location usually has three staff running it efficiently. There's rarely a line. My go to flavors are taro, melon or matcha blended with LARGE boba. They never disappoint.
This boba spot is located inside of Pearl Ridge near the TJ Maxx. When I arrived, there was no line. I've been to other Taste Tea locations and I was glad there wasn't a long wait for this kiosk. My go-to drink is the classic Milk Tea & it always hits the spot. The flavor was great. You can choose your 'sweetness' level & I went with 50% which I felt was delicious and just right. The boba was cooked to a perfect level of softness as well. I really can't stand hard boba--but no problem with that here! The cashier was quick and friendly. She even offered me a stamp card for my purchase which can get you a deal later. Taste tea is definitely the place to go for your Boba fix!
Taste Tea is one of my go-to spots for boba. Their drinks are delicious and the boba is pretty good. They have simple drinks and also have new/trendy ones occasionally. This kiosk is located right inside of the mall entrance near TJ Maxx. I prefer to get my fruit teas from here than from other places. The service is also quick and efficient. During the shutdown, the hours for this spot were mismatched between their social media and other web sources and the actual kiosk. I did go there a couple of times and there was no one around. However, I think they have it straightened out now. Also, if you go closer to their closing time, they sometimes run out of boba (which for me, defeats the purpose of coming here). So, be sure you go earlier rather than later.
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I am very unpleased with this location. I have stopped by many times in the past few months and every time I have went to go get boba from this location they are always out! It won't even matter if it's noon or 2pm, they are out. Even when I ask to see if they have boba, sometimes the employees get snarky with me and tell me to just order a drink without. Very unsatisfied with this location
I was to ordered there many times but, never has the same standard. Because I don't want to drink tea I like just ice chocolate milk with boba. Some barista can made for me and some they can't. They said just only blended. I want to asked how different you just shakes in the shaker. I was ordered yesterday and I want just a little sweet 25 or 30% but, staff said just only had 50% sweet and 100% sweet. And I saw they has shown on about how level of sweet. If they can't do that like on the sign you shown then don't shown that sign.
So excited that we finally have Taste Tea in Pearlridge area! This location is at the kiosk outside of TJ maxx and T-Mobile. Taste tea is probably one of my fave boba places in Hawaii bc the taste of the various milk teas and lychee black tea is pretty on point. Not to mention their price ranges are fairly reasonable compared to other chain boba spots. They offer different levels of sweetness and an ample amount of teas to choose from ranging from Thai tea to almond milk tea. I've only had their almond milk tea, black milk tea, Thai tea, and lychee black tea and all of them are pretty tasty. Their drinks are approximately $3.50-4.50 with add-ins such as boba or lychee jelly for an additional 50 cents. Overall I'd highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and are having a boba craving! It's just a plus for me bc it's so close to my work:).
Taste Tea is one of my favorite boba spots because of their molten milk tea (doesn't have caffeine so I didn't feel guilty drinking a ton while pregnant)! Although it's just a small kiosk on the TJ Maxx/Goma Tei side of Pearlridge (parking is sometimes hard when the mall is busy), they have the same great quality as the Ala Moana location. The staff have always been so friendly and they are quick to make the drinks and fix it if the sweetness/flavor isn't to my preference. Downside is that they don't always have molten boba (and a lot of other items) since it's just a small kiosk. Recommend calling ahead to: 1) Check availability of your favorite drinks, and 2) If you go within 20 min of closing because sometimes they'll clean up early.
Just wanted to say I'm disappointed that it was 20 mins before the time stated as "closing" and when I asked to order they said "we are closed" as I'm posting this I've already walked to my car and drove off and it's STILL not 9 PM. If you close at 8:39 and not 9:00 please clearly state it on yelp or your online website. That way customers wont drive all way to the mall.