24 Best Bubble Tea in Washington

“Our food didn't take long to arrive, when we got it is was extremely delicious, they were very welcoming and kind to our big group of people and I would love to visit again in the future(I don't live in this state). I ordered the shrimp Tempura and the Strawberry boba and it was delicious, everyone else also had positive things to say about their meals. Overall I really enjoyed my time here and I have no complaints 💜😊“

“I’ve tried many bubble tea spots around DC over the years, and this Kung Fu Tea location on MacArthur is by far the best. They always make everything perfectly - bubbles, sweetness, tea flavor… And the staff are very friendly!“

“This place is great! I got the spicy beef noodle soup and my wife got the scallop and pork soup dumplings and pan-friend pork buns and everything was very much to our liking. The broth was good, the pork buns were perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and qq on the inside, and the soup dumplings were CRAZY savory. I have no idea how they got the dumplings to be a punch of umami, but they did it!

The prices weren't crazy and the service was attentive but not overbearing. We also got the classic milk tea with boba and a mango-pineapple refresher and those were both good as well, though the food I think was better. Also, the menu recommended 50% sweet but we thought that even the 75% wasn't too sweet and the 50% on my refresher felt a little low.“

“The coffee is fantastic! And the people who work there go out of their way to get your beverage perfect.“

“love it there. So much to do and eat. Palette22 drew me there, and I found a great entertainment distinct full of fun times. I plein air painted Morse Alley. Cool spot.“

“Delicious tea, scones, chai, and latkas“

“I always say that when you're on a trip you should go where the locals go.

This was exactly what I mean by that.

As soon as we walked in I knew it was the spot because every table was full of people.

I opted for the bahn mi and shrimp summer rolls.

I thought both were great and just wish I lived nearby to go more often.“

“The lychee Boba tea was on point. It was such a nice place. Got two more for my wife and daughter. And the prices are good. Boba tea almost anywhere cost about the same. Taichi bubble tea superior to the rest. And love that the kiosk gives me an option to how much sugar added. Coming back soon.“

“Excelente batidos muy delicioso 🤤 lo recomiendo mucho excelente servicio 🥰😍✨y muy amable el personal excelente ✨🥰gracias #DCBOBA“

“ETea was see at the Asian Festival on May the 17th. It was gloriously hot day and their teas were so yummy I had 4. Every one I tried tasted super and the BlueBerry was my all time Fav. I plan on going into DC to try more offerings from ETea soon. Maybe do something after I have a tea and snacks in hand. All who were king were happy and helpful too. Sorry the pix won’t work.“

“I ordered the Passion Mango Green Tea and wow — this drink is absolutely amazing! The flavor is bold, tropical, and incredibly refreshing. What really sets it apart is the green tea base — you can actually taste real jasmine in it, which gives it this delicate, fragrant depth that you don’t usually find in boba drinks.
I customized mine with regular ice, 50% sugar, mango jelly, coconut jelly, and mango pop — and every sip was perfectly balanced. The toppings added such a fun texture without overwhelming the drink. The mango pop was a delightful little burst of flavor!
The shop itself is clean, modern, and the service was quick. My order was ready right on time. If you haven’t tried the Passion Mango Green Tea yet, stop what you’re doing and go get one. Easily one of the best drinks I’ve had in a long time!“

“ZaoAn was very welcoming and accommodating for our last-minute reservation to celebrate a 1-year birthday with friends and family. Great coffee and food, yummy breakfast sandwiches, a great selection of cakes and pastries. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere. We enjoyed cocktail menu as well.“

“The Chai is my latest obsession! Stopped in while visiting the White House and was blown away. The food was freshly prepared, hot and tasty. Service was fast and friendly. I would definitely frequent this eatery if I lived locally. For now, I am ordering their Chai online.“

“I was in town from Tampa Florida and found Share tea across the street from my hotel. I went twice in the same day I loved it so much.!!! I am still thinking about the tea I had..:not sure if I will be able to find a place here in Tampa as good as ShareTea … The girl was also so helpful that was working there to explain the different teas that I could have.“

“Teaism Dupont Circle Washington, DC I am not a great cook and I get too tired of eating the same old thing day in and day out so I decided to try something new after leaving my acupuncture session today. Well, needless to say the creamy curry spinach with cheese cubes and brown rice made my day.“

“Love this place!! My favorite go-to at least twice a week. Can’t wait for them to re-open!!“

“I also ordered a basic pearl milk tea at 70% sugar. The milk tea itself tasted good great even, but the sweetness was a little off. The sugar or syrup they used tasted more like a sugar substitute, almost like the sweetness you get from chewing gum. Not bad, just not the typical milk tea sweetness I expected.

Overall, decent milk tea with a slightly unusual sweetener taste. I’d try other flavors before deciding if I wanted write this place off for milk tea.“

“It was great! Very pretty inside the cafe, with a nice atmosphere to hang out with friends. Woman making the drinks was very nice when I asked about drink sizes. Ordered a matcha boba in a bear cup on the kiosk and fell in love with how cute it is! The cup is around a small size, and it costs only a dollar extra and I think it’s reusable! The drink itself is flavorful and the boba is chewy. Definitely will visit again!“

“Excellent tea excellent service!!“

“I came in today and got a white chocolate milk tea. It was very sweet so I recommend reducing the sugar level to suit your taste. It was only $5 for 24 oz which is a lot better than some of the other options I have seen. The staff were very friendly and willing to correct the sweetness level of my drink with more tea. I definitely recommend it.

Vegetarian options: Just avoid gelatin toppings

Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, lactose free“

“My go-to boba place for Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea! It tasted amazing as usual. Service is a little slow because they’re understaffed even on weekends. The tables were not very clean and atmosphere felt a little bit dense, but their boba drinks are delicious nonetheless. Note that this location is priced higher than other locations.“

“Such an amazing place - will always come back!

It is an owner-run place, and the owner is just a wonderful human being. When my friend sent a package to my place, it got erroneously delivered to Luna Hall. The owner called my friend proactively, and since she wasn't in town to pick it up, he even kept it at a safe place for several days before she could pick it up. This was a genuine act of kindness. Many others wouldn't have bothered, just deposed the package or used it for themselves. We were impressed by the integrity and good character, and will recommend this place simply for this reason: I am sure the same care and diligence go into preparing the food and running this place.“

“There is absolutely nothing wrong with the customer service here. People seem to be expecting some magical experience in a tea shop and the people working there are nothing short of great. The mango yogurt tea is by far the best tea I’ve ever had. Does not deserve the reviews by any means..“

“We’ve walked by this place many times, and always brushed it off as a fast-casual modern dining option based on the aesthetic. Today we decided to pop in for lunch, and could not BELIEVE we hadn’t come in before!!! It was absolutely fantastic. Miles above several neighboring restaurants that look like they may be “more authentic” - the hand-pulled noodles, the sauce they stir-fry them in, the soup dumplings… I’m already excited to come back. Do NOT skip out on a chance to come here!!!“