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I’m back in Hokkaido! I flew in from Hiroshima this morning after saying bye to my parents, and got a quick lunch in Sapporo. After getting boba, I headed home! Still have work tomorrow, so I’m trying not to stay too late. I got Gong Cha today to try out the chocolate version of the… Continue reading Honey Honey Chocolat Tea (ハニーハニーショコラティー) – Gong Cha
Today my family and I went to Miyajima to see the famous torii gates in the middle of the ocean. We finished up our plans early, and got dinner in the main city. Of course, since we were nearby boba, we went back since we liked our drinks yesterday! I wanted to get their Jasmine… Continue reading Tea18 Milk Tea (Tea18ミルクティー) – Tea 18
Today’s our first full day in Hiroshima! We went to visit the A-Dome in the morning, and checked out the Yamato museum in the afternoon. After another okonomiyaki dinner, we stopped by the nearby mall for some dessert shopping and boba! I had researched boba in Hiroshima ahead of time, and this was a local… Continue reading Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea (鉄観音ミルクティー) – Tea 18
Today my family is heading to Hiroshima! Since our flight is in the afternoon, I managed to stop by Gong Cha before we checked out of our hotel in the morning and grab one of their current seasonals. Starting 1/16, Gong Cha came out with a honey series, and I was hoping to grab at… Continue reading Honey Honey Milk Tea (ハニーハニーミルクティー) – Gong Cha
Junbi relaatively new shop to the scene offering boba, but I think they've been in LA doing matcha for a bit now. It's a cafe that specializes in matcha, but they also have an array of milk teas, fruit teas, coffees, smoothies, and soft serve and onigiri. Their menu is super cool! I've only tried… Continue reading Matcha and Onigiri – Junbi
Today was my dental deep cleaning part 2! After my appointment was over, I walked over to a nearby Target, did some shopping while waiting to get picked up (no car problems), and killed some time. On the way home, we passed Junbi, so perfect for boba of the day. Junbi is doing a banana… Continue reading Cold Mango Matcha Latte – Junbi
This morning my sister went out to a lunch, and she came back offering 7 Leaves. Obviously I’m saying yes, so thanks to her for the drink opportunity. Browsing the secret menu and then going back to the main tea menu, I realized 7 Leaves put a new matcha drink on their normal menu: a… Continue reading Matcha Latte – 7 Leaves Cafe
Yesterday we made a pit stop in Monterey on our way down from San Francisco. Originally we wanted to go see the aquarium, but we left too late that by the time we would arrive the expensive tickets wouldn’t be worth it. I found a boba place, and we decided to check it out. The… Continue reading Lavender Milk Tea – Bobalicious & Bites
Yesterday I spent the day in San Francisco to hang out with my boyfriend for our 5th anniversary together! Thanks to my dad for driving! We got pho for lunch, and then headed down the street for boba. I think TJ has changed a little since I was last here. There’s a kiosk now! TJ… Continue reading Premium Thai Iced Tea – TJ Cups
My family is taking a brief Bay Rea trip! Mostly so I can go see my boyfriend over winter break while I’m in America, so thanks to the family for taking me! We stopped by a Chinese restaurant in San Carlos last night, and incidentally, the Boba Guys we found on Google happened to be… Continue reading Apple Fresca – Boba Guys
