Laura's top 5 boba places

T4 #5

T4 was my favorite boba place freshman year. The drinks were the cheap, consistent, and I could get my favorite roasted oolong milk tea. It also had bonus points for being close to Chipotle. However, now the drinks are more expensive for about the same quality-which is okay, but not worth spending $6+. Other places are now higher on this list.

Reasons to Go

Good classic drinks
Snacks are pretty good
Lots of seating

Reasons to Stay Home

Raised their prices but the quality and quantity are the same
Harder to park

My favorite meal freshman year was T4 & Chipotle

the old classic

Roasted Oolong Milk Tea

*Honorable mention: Jasmine Milk Tea with Lychee Jelly

Teapercent

Teapercent is new boba place in Davis, but super popular in Sacramento. The drinks are high quality, but I haven't found one that I absolutely love. This location also has a Mochinut inside which means its easy to get hot dogs and donuts as snacks. Unfortunately, there is not much seating.

Reasons to Go

Can also get hotdogs and mochinut donuts
Smoothies are pretty good

Reasons to Stay Home

Pretty expensive
Not much seating
Drinks can be hit or miss

Strawberry Overload at Teapercent

the newcomer

Strawberry Overload

*yes I know this is a smoothie, but it's good so it still counts

UME Tea #3

Ume Tea is #3 on this list. A recent addition to the UC Davis boba scene, but a staple in the Bay Area. Ume is known for it's unique drinks like the Bunny Surprise which comes with a plushie in the bottom of the cup! Not every drink is my favorite, but you won't be able to find these anywhere else.

Reasons to Go

Easy parking
Unique drinks
Seating

Reasons to Stay Home

Pretty expensive for the quantity of drink
Only a fan of a couple drinks

Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea w/ Matcha Ice Cream & Boba

the best special-tea

Mango Pomelo Sago

*Honorable mention: Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea w/ Matcha Ice Cream

Teaspoon

Teaspoon is my go to place when I'm at home in San Jose. No matter the location, the drinks and the boba are always good. I've tried almost everything on the menu, but my favorite is the Thai Tea with Classic Cream.

Reasons to Go

Good quality boba (pearls)
Drinks are consistently good
Rewards system

Reasons to Stay Home

Hard to find parking
No seating

Freshman year Laura with roasted oolong tea with lychee jelly

the sentimental favorite

Thai tea w/boba & Classic Cream

*Honorable mention: Strawberry Matcha Latte with honey boba

iTea 👑

iTea is the consistent king of Davis boba, offering the best prices, quality, and quantity out of the top 5. iTea is the closest to the UCD campus so it's easy to stop by after class and the service is always quick. iTea reigns supreme at the top of this list.

Reasons to Go

Really close to campus
Quality, consistent drinks, at a good price

Reasons to Stay Home

Hard to find parking
Not as many specialty drinks

iTea with friendos :)

the consistent king 👑

Okinawa milk Tea with pudding

*Honorable mention: Litchi Green Tea with Boba & Lychee Jelly