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Do you Boba? PHOTO & ARTICLE BY SABRINA ZHAI
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ith the sprouting of the Bay Area bubble tea place, we have seen lots of Asian drink places with their exotic flavors and decors coming to Bay Area. These places gave our teenagers a place to hang out they way Asian people do. Our teen reporter Sabrina Zhai gave her review of four bubble tea places in the area and her favorite cup of Boba to share with you.
Super Cue Despite being new in the neighborhood, it’s products are reeling in customers. The trendy interior and selections of fast, delicious Asian treats: octopus balls, crispy chicken, and tea leaves sampling made the cafe a popular spot. Entering the cafe, you can smell the sweet aromas and taste the free samples offered to you. There are more, check out its text messaging promos, Super Cue offers frequent coupons for you to enjoy for less. Wait time: 3 - 5 minutes Must try: peach Oolong tea (with panna cotta)
Bambū With its roots stemming from Vietnam, Bambū differs from Taiwanese milk tea places. This shop has a creative selection of milk teas mostly with coconut milk or juice as bases instead of the condensed milk that many Asian drink places use. They also
use pandan to flavor many of their drinks. Pandan is an East Asian tree leaf with a refreshing flavor making many of the drinks Bambū exotic. If you’re looking for some original boba, this is the place to go. Bambū offers great combinations. Options ranging from Bambū Special to Chè Sương Sáo. At Bambū, you can never know what to expect; they’ll keep you on your feet. Wait time: 2-3 minutes Must try: any avocado smoothie (#5. Bơ dằm) and Bambū Special
Cafe LaTTea If you’re looking for a place with great milk tea and desserts, look no further. At this unusual cafe, Cafe LaTTea serves superb and original boba as well as elaborate desserts. Large honey toasts that can be shared among people are a definitely must-get when eating at Cafe LaTTea. The dining area is superb as well: cushions, wi-fi, outdoor settings—what more do you want? Hang out here and meet your friends for the latest gossip. Wait time: 5-10 minutes Must try: Tropical Paradise
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If you’re looking for a snack, or something more than a drink, Tea Station is the place to go. Tea Station’s interior is designed for eating in: large space, comfortable seating—it’s all about stay-in dining. Not only does Tea Station serve superb milk tea, it also has other traditional Asian treats to offer. The atmosphere is spacious, the food is delicious—not to mention filling—Tea Station is definitely the place for a meal. Wait time: 3 - 8 minutes Must try: Taro soup with taro balls and red beans (hot) and matcha ice cream milk tea