27 Best Bubble Tea in Irvine

“its new so this is first time. love my tea. going back to try the other things“

“Regardless of how many new boba places will open up, TP Tea will always have a soft spot in my heart. My first TP Tea experience happened at their Cupertino storefront and I remember how crazy and wild the line was for that grand opening. It’s crazy to think there’s over 5 locations for the Bay Area now. Woohoo!! Now, onto the drinks! I am a HUUUUGE fan of their wintermelon Tieguanyin tea. I know, it’s a simple drink that’s really hard to mess up, but for some reason, the way it’s brewed at TP Tea reigns supreme in my eyes. I also like the touch of Tieguanyin tea. Fun fact: I never knew or heard of Tieguanyin until coming across TP Tea! If you like a blend of aromatic tea notes with a hint of sweetness from wintermelon, I cannot recommend this drink enough. However, if you’re in the mood for a milk tea, I highly recommend the strawberry milk tea! It has a nice blend of milk and fragrant tea, with the acidity and sweetness of REAL strawberries. And if you really wanted to make any drink a winner, you’re going to want to add QQ noodles in your drink! I don’t know what makes it so good, but it’s definitely chewy and fun to have in your drink. I also find it a unique boba topping compared to the other boba shops in town. Got myself a wintermelon Tieguanyin tea and Sunshine ice tea for my BOGO drink! #TPTeaBayArea #TPTEA“

“I’m hoping this is not a repost, but:

This is a “no-frills” boba/milk tea vendor. Not in the “hole in a wall” sense (very clean, minimalist deco), but the options are fairly limited. Most of their products are based on “high mountain” or “mushu dragon oolong”, if I am remembering these names correctly. No “pudding” or “Oreo”, etc…

The quality is incredible. And it is consistent. The milk tea options vary from basic to flavors including black sesame and almond. REAL black sesame, REAL almond. They even have a lavender milk tea that has mildly floral and not overwhelming taste. None of these artificial colors either. The milk tea uses real (powdered) milk, so it is not diluted and full of stabilizers that affect quality.

The fruit teas are also wonderful, for something milder. Again, the flavors taste true to their namesakes, and I’ve had almost all. Recommend the basil seeds for your fruit teas! Most of my caffeine for work comes from this shop. Cannot recommend enough.“

“Thet so yummy boba and chesse foam“

“IN CALIFORNIA, SOMETHING I COME HERE.“

“Tucked inside the Irvine Marriott, YNK Speakeasy is a cozy, stylish hideaway that feels more like an upscale living room than a bar. I came with five friends to celebrate my birthday, and we ordered just about everything: Smoked Old Fashioned ($21), Cactus Club ($18), Chakai Kyushikis ($27!), Momoe ($27!), Airbuzz ($18), Whiskey Sour ($18), and Smoke & Mirrors ($18). We also grabbed churro bites and a cookie skillet, which were tasty finger food options.

The drinks? Fantastic. Creative, well-balanced, and worth the hype. But with some cocktails priced at $27, the prices are on the steeper side, even for Orange County. That makes YNK a “special occasion” stop, not your regular Friday night spot.

The vibe is intimate, with comfy couches and high-tops, and the staff was warm and welcoming. One even shared that the menu rotates every few months, which is reason enough to return.

✅ Pro tip: Make a reservation for evening hours.
✅ Parking is paid, but the bar validates—bless them.

Overall, I’m thrilled this speakeasy opened, especially after the last one, which was in the backroom of their hotel kitchen, seems to have closed shop. While the price point keeps it from being a regular hangout, it’s perfect for a treat-yourself night. Cheers, YNK—you’re bougie, but I like you.“

“I ❤️ their boba! I traveled 30 min to go here!“

“Friendly service... good for everyone’s and good taste drink. Love boba time drinks“

“Very Good hand made Tea Shop“

“Right after the Sanrio store, we came here for drinks. They had a few specials. Buy 6 drinks, get 1 free. Buy 1, get the same drink for $1. Or buy a drink and pay x for dessert.

I wanted two different drinks so none of those deals worked for us. I ended up with Uji Matcha Milk Tea and it was so bold, strong, and earthy. I loved it. Kept me wired all day.

The kiddo got strawberry yogurt and she loved it. We loved it too. It was fruit creamy and refreshing.“

“The boba here was amazing. I really loved the service because I had lost my wallet somewhere and they took the time out of their day to try and help me look for it. The building made me feel really comfortable and laughed when me and my friend got order number 100 and 1“

“This was such a cute place for desserts and I’ve never had anything like this. Usually places like this they put fruit in it and there’s never other options that I like. But this one was calling my name, Milk tea bowl with Oreo. It was so yummy and refreshing and would definitely get it again. Even came in a cute bucket which I reuse!“

“Went for some boba tea after lunch at Kingchops on a weekday. This place was bustling with people constantly walking in. You order on the screens at the counter, pay right there, and then they call your name with the drink. I had the panda milk boba tea and I chose 25% sweetness but it was still pretty sugary. The serving size is pretty big, and I definitely felt bloated with this after a full plate for lunch.“

“Such an absolute gem! The Ceylon black milk tea with boba and grass jelly at 50% sweet was amazing. The tea was mellow and smooth and the boba was hot and with the right chewiness. I can see them brewing each cup fresh! And the employee told me they make their grass jelly fresh too! And loving their new holidays cups ❤️“

“Their brown sugar cream brûlée drink IS THE BEST EVER!!! it been 1 month since my Hawaii vacation and I cannot stop thinking about it ... so I’ve been googling other locations and luckily found out there’s one in Irvine CA which is only 1 hour away from me and let me tell you I will not mind driving an hour all the way from San Diego just to get one I LOVE IT! 😍“

“Not sure why this place has so many bad reviews. I just encountered the sweetest lady who let me try my drink before she sealed it because I was concerned about it being too sweet. I got a mango jasmine tea with 0 sugar and she waited for me to taste it before adding more sugar. What a gem! The tea was also very yummy, with fresh mango purée. I would return for sure.“

“Omomo Matcha Taste so good“

“Junbi recently provided some amazing drinks at a conference in Irvine! They were super easy to work with--flexible, communicative, and enthusiastic. They helped me pick the perfect mix of flavors for our group. The team was early for setup, something I can deeply appreciate as an Event Coordinator. Needless to say, their drinks got cleared out! I look forward to working with them again soon!“

“Red straw is actually great. High quality ingredients and most importantly, MANY decaf options, which is what I am always looking for. Not just for myself, but my young son as well who will not be getting a caffeinated drink. The only thing I really wish most tea places had were kids sizes! Instead my son and I have to share a drink because I am not buying a 4 year old his own full size boba drink. So technically I would spend more money there if I could buy myself a full size and him a kids size. Oh well, hope to see more kids sizes in the future. Otherwise the drinks are delicious“

“Very Good hand made Tea Shop“

“Milk varieties and pricing !😋😋😋“

“They have the best boba drinks! If you're hungry, they have chicken, twisted potatoes, and churros too.“

“Please bring back the Longjin cheese cap tea!

The Longjin cheese cap tea is delicious and is the low caffeine tea option I need. I was planning come back long term just for this drink.

But I discovered recently that it's no longer on the menu. This would have been a five star review for the Longjin tea alone.

I would highly recommend others to try the Longjin tea if/when it is back for it strikes a perfect balance of tea flavor, bouquet and caffeine.“

“Quick place to get a coffee or tea. This is not a high end coffee shop, but it’s quick and convenient. I always order on the app, drive over and pick up. I prefer the sea cream black coffee easy sweet. The Vietnamese coffee and mint sereno are good too

This place is take out only and parking is usually not too bad since it’s in the back corner of the shopping center“

“This nice little shop tucked away inside a small shopping center is a gem. Highly recommend coming here for some boba and toast to go or to hangout inside the cute little shop. Ordered bulee throw it crystal boba and I have to say that this is one of my fave 9 out of 10 stars. The perfect matcha, 80% sweet and less ice was 8 out 10. The custard toast with taro was soft, creamy and sweet 8 out 10 stars. Will come here again when we're in Irvine.“

“Delicious 😋 Matcha latte Boba! Everything is made fresh and they even have appetizers.“

“I don’t typically venture to new spots for Poke but since I was in the area I decided to give Bay Poke a try. I wasn’t expecting much since i’ve been disappointed by most poke spots whether it be quality of the fish or flavors. I was happily mistaken as the poke was amazing. I would definitely get it again if i’m nearby and recommend others to try.“