Asha Tea House - Berkeley

Great spot for a fully customizable matcha! For the purist, you can get it with just water, and unsweetened. They use ceremonial grade, and also have organic ma... read more Great spot for a fully customizable matcha! For the purist, you can get it with just water, and unsweetened. They use ceremonial grade, and also have organic matcha.

I been a long time customer. I love the vast selection of tea from different parts of the world. That said quality has gone down recently. The boba has no sweet... read more I been a long time customer. I love the vast selection of tea from different parts of the world. That said quality has gone down recently. The boba has no sweet flavor. It’s completely tasteless which defeats the purpose of adding it to my drink. It is hard and rubbery. 3 stars for the tea having good flavor. Service has been hit or miss. I’ve gotten a cold drink when I asked for hot. I’ve gotten matcha when I asked for Chai.

Love Asha Tea; consistently great quality black and green teas of different kinds for years. They recently introduced matcha soft serve which is delicious. They... read more Love Asha Tea; consistently great quality black and green teas of different kinds for years. They recently introduced matcha soft serve which is delicious. They also serve coffee however considering how good the tea is, I’d go for that.

The Chai spice latte was authentic and tasted just like what it would in India. read more The Chai spice latte was authentic and tasted just like what it would in India.

It always feels like a more upscale spot for boba. The flavors are consistently subtle and refined, which I really appreciate, especially since many boba shops... read more It always feels like a more upscale spot for boba. The flavors are consistently subtle and refined, which I really appreciate, especially since many boba shops tend to favor overly sweet or artificial-tasting options. Their seasonal offerings are definitely worth a try, but I usually opt for a classic milk tea that showcases the base tea's quality. While it is a bit pricier, it’s a treat that feels indulgent and high-quality.