“ My ol' reliable! There has not been a time where I wasn't satisfied with my drink. Small ordering window right in front of the door, clear plastic barriers up and microphone is used for ordering to limit amount of contact. Drinks come out fast and great! Some teas have a longer brewing time ex. sun moon lake tea is about a 10 min wait but time passes by quick as there are many places to walk around to surrounding the shop. ”

“ For my taro milk tea heads, this is it. I'm not going to speak or review on anything else because that taro milk tea was shmacks. Mind my slang please, but this taro milk tea was the one. I don't think I've had any other taro milk tea as good as this one. No powder sweet bs. They literally smash up taro and you taste it, along with the sips of boba. This is the go to for my taro milk tea people. ”

“ This place is literally a hole in the wall. They used to have a tiny chair or two to sit inside but I guess crime rate has forced them to have a bank teller-like setup now. You wait and line up on the streets. The drinks are decent, sometimes the service can take a while depending on what you order. Fresh takes longer, which might be a good sign? I had a stamp card for a buy-10-get1free but they won't honor it anymore, guess i'll just keep it as a souvenir. ”

“ A small store was a complete understatement for the description of this place. They only had inside space enough for a total of two people (quite literally) or three people if they don't mind pressing up their bodies against each other. But, typically only one person would take up the space. And that space is only for placing your order. Once you're done with that, you were supposed to step out with them and wait until they call your order number. Line outside the store could get pretty long as well during the rush hour, especially right after lunchtime. However, one good thing was that the line was going pretty fast when we were there. I ordered their Matcha Milk Tea with Matcha Pudding and Boba (substituted from red bean), and as usual, they made this drink perfectly. The matcha flavor came through, the drink itself was creamy and delicious, the matcha pudding was soft (even though it was a little bit more gritty than usual - maybe because they were in a rush when making it so on that day or something), and finally the Boba was cooked to perfection (soft, chewy with perfect sweetness). My drink was definitely not perfect, but I still thoroughly and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely get that again if I am in the area next time. ”

“ There are many options for boba around Downtown Oakland, but this shop seems to be the most popular. When I went, there was a line, and we had to wait about 10 minutes to get our drinks. There are no seating options available, so this is mainly for to-go orders. i-Tea has many boba selections to choose from--fruit teas, jelly series, teaspressos, and more. Some of their popular drinks include Kiwi Fruit Tea, Dragon Fruity Cheezma, and Taro & Grass Jelly Iced Milk, which all sound delicious. I opted for the Strawberry Mango Fruit Tea with boba and lychee jelly. Their boba was very delicious, and the fruit tea was quite refreshing. Their boba prices were decent. I'd definitely come back here for a quick boba fix. ”

“ The i-Tea in Oakland Chinatown is a tiny takeout counter. I walk by it a lot and there are always people in line to order and waiting for their food, so it's definitely a popular spot for boba in the area. My main complaint about this location is that they don't display the full menu outside, only a list of their popular drinks. I had to pull up their menu on their website while waiting in line to make sure the drink I wanted to order was available. They're quick with making the drinks in the back, and I had my drink within a couple minutes of ordering. I got the Hokkaido milk tea with egg pudding and litchi jelly at 50% sugar and 30% ice for $5.75. It wasn't the best Hokkaido milk tea I've ever had, but it satisfied my craving. Not all boba places serve this drink, so I was glad to find that i-Tea does. ”

“ I love coming to this boba shop when I'm visiting Oakland. It's in a convenient location in Chinatown and the service is quick. You walk about two feet into the door and order from the window and wait outside. I've gotten fruit teas and milk teas, and it's nice that the boba is chewy. You can choose the level of sweetness and ice as well. Favorite fruit tea is the mango. The mango is always sweet! I get the creme brûlée boba milk tea with 50% sweetness and half ice. Highly recommend both! ”

“ summary: pretty solid and worth-the-value boba place My recent visit to this restaurant indeed confirmed that they have quite a fine selection of boba on their menu. The offerings were not just your usual boba teas, but there was an array of choices that are somewhat captivating, even to someone as accustomed to boba as me. I felt they definitely paid attention to providing variety and ensuring the flavor profiles would suit a wide range of customers. As for the boba itself, it was impressive in its goodness. Each sip revealed the fresh taste of well-prepared boba, hitting the sweet spot between chewy and soft. Even though there weren't any custom options available, the existing choices were adequate in quenching my thirst for a good boba drink. The service was remarkably prompt, something I deeply appreciated. There was scarcely any wait time, despite the place buzzing with other boba lovers like myself. The staff seemed efficient, accommodating, and courteous, thus contributing positively to the overall dining experience. The ambiance of the restaurant was casual and relaxing, further heightening the pleasing experience. The décor was pleasingly simple, yet modern, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy your drink. Overall, it might not have been an excessively unique experience, but the combination of the quality boba, swift service, and a relaxing atmosphere made for a truly enjoyable visit. ”

“ I tried two more drinks recently: Pineapple fruit tea (0% ice, 0% sweetness): I thought this was pretty good, it's quite fruity and not too bitter even at 0% sweetness. It came with a generous amount of boba and I also had pineapple fruit jelly in it, which is probably why it was still somewhat sweet. I definitely recommend getting fruit teas at I-Tea since all of the fruit teas I've tried so far are pretty good. Dragon fruit cheezma (regular ice, 30% sweetness): They don't allow you to adjust the ice level on this drink. I've not personally eaten dragonfruit before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The dragonfruit itself is actually quite mild in flavor, it's just vaguely sweet, but the seeds added some fun texture. Most of the drink tasted like the creama/salted cheese, so if you really like dairy, it might be a good option. I wouldn't consider it to be the most worthwhile for the money though, since it was $6.50 before tip and there are plenty of great drinks at I-Tea for cheaper. ”