Kung Fu Tea

Still starting out getting their bearings there. I always am taken care of in Kung Fu Tea. No snottiness like other stores around them because of not knowing how or what to order. I’ll continue to keep coming here to give them money.

I love Kung Fu Tea, but today I had to way more than 20 minutes for my drink at the Davis square branch. And sometimes they use the numbers on your receipt, and sometimes they don’t. All in all it was a frustrating visit.

The bubble tea at this Kung Fu Tea location in Davis Square is not as good as the locations in Allston and Symphony Hall. They use milk powder instead of whole lactaid milk. Bubble tea tastes flat and is a big disappointment if you are used to the other locations.

Okay, been to the one in the Allston/​Brighton — so, this Kung Fu Tea was no different. Quick and friendly service, same menu, same pricing, same goodness. Bravo, I’ll be back after some hotpot next door at Yumi’s.

The great selection of flavors at this Kung Fu Tea is listed on the LCD screen when you first walk in. The boba itself is very fresh and chewy… also having macaroons as a sweet snack is a great bonus. My favorite part is that the staff is very accepting if you want to mix and match multiple flavors to achieve your perfect «bubble tea creation». Everything is fresh and the orders come out fast due to the updated machinery.
I typically tend to go with my favorite flavor, the taro milk tea. It is fresh and incredible every time.

I love bubble tea. It may be an addiction. Kung Fu Tea may seem like a mom and pop shop but they have locations all over the nation. I first tried them in Atlanta, Georgia and was surprised to find they had a location in Boston. Great tea and the balls are always super even, soft and chewy. I have however had less expensive bubble tea from competitors like Quickly or other shops who have bubble tea as side items hence 4 stars.

This is THE place to get milk tea in the Boston area. The machine shakes up the milk teas to a frothy, almost milkshake-​like consistency that is completely irresistible.
I first tried KFT in Allston and I wasn’t too impressed by it, but that was because I had chosen a flavored iced tea instead of milk tea. Big mistake!
KFT makes black, green, and oolong tea from actual tea leaves imported from Taiwan – not powder. Flavored teas are going to be on the sweet side, but you can always ask for less sweetness. And the star of the show, the tapioca, is perfectly cooked and steeped in honey just like the Boba Gods intended. Just thinking about it practically brings an admiring tear to my eye.
There’s even more to love about KFT besides the impeccable product: it’s very clean, bright, and quiet here, and there are plenty of outlets and tables considering it’s not a very big store. The employees are friendly, and the prices are on par with other boba shops. I’m so glad I can get my tapioca fix in Davis Square now!

Customer service is pitiful!
Kung Fu Tea shops usually ask you how much sugar or ice you want in your drink. The lady with a giant pair of circle contact lenses didn’t. And, needless to say, I forgot to specify that I wanted no sugar. My bad. I asked nicely if she could remake my drink with no sugar. She said no.
I didn’t bother arguing with Circle Lens. I took my cup of diabetes and walked out of there for the last time because I am not coming back for these overpriced drinks if I don’t leave happy.
Kind of dramatic, but in any food service, the customer’s happiness is what should matter. If I went to Starbucks and dairy milk was added instead of soy milk, I could request for that drink to be remade and it usually would be.
What’s funny is that their wifi password is «weloveyou.» Haha, what a funny joke. You really don’t care about your customers…

Good place for a non-​alcoholic drink. It’s very bright inside and they generally have seating available. The staff is really nice and laid-​back. I think my friends and I were being really loud, but they didn’t even say anything/​seem to care.
May get overwhelmed by all their options because all their drinks are über-​customizable, but I think this is better than not being able to choose your sweetness level, type/​amount of boba, etc

I wish this place was right around the corner from me. I adore bubble tea and used to go the Tea Shop in Harvard square to get it. But after going two times and getting a stomach ache, not sure if it was the tea that did it, but it was too much of a coincidence I stopped.
Now there is Kung Fu Tea which is DELICIOUS, the bobba is firm and chewy and not soggy like in havard sq. The peach is my favorite for a hot day. But if I want more of a «meal» tasting one I go to for the stawberry and milk. Its kind of like icecream…
I would love to continue to try more flavors, but im so addicted to the ones I usually get.
They need to open up one in Arlington!

I have been to this shop for more than 3 times now.
So far my wife hates it and for me the services and quality are okay. Cant compare with other ones in Allston nor the one in Chinatown.
There is no parking in front of the store, you would need to find one street parking nearby.
Otherwise I would recommend the parking lot «Harvard Square Parking Garage» about 5 mins away

Had their red oolong date tea. The price on the menu stated $ 3. I was charged $ 4. When I asked about the price difference I was told that it was extra for the hot tea (this makes no sense). When I got the tea, I took a sip and was surprised at how sweet it was. In fact, it was so sweet I could not really get the taste of the actual tea. There was a guy behind me in line who ordered a boba tea and I saw his face after he took a sip and it was similar to mine. In fact I heard him say ‘man that is sweet’. So here are my issues with the place:
The price on the menu is not accurate for hot teas.
They do not ask you how sweet you want it and, instead, assume you want to go into a Diabetic coma. WAY TOO SWEET.
The ambiance of the place is cute. Good décor, nice and bright. Just need to tighten up on these few issues and I will change the tone of my review.

Its just a branch but they have good options.
I like that you can alter the menu and add/​subtract items to make YOUR drink.
Employees are quick, responsive, and patient.
Usually get the caramel iced coffee or espresso (something like that)

I keep coming back to this location because it truly is a hidden gem. Whenever I am here, there are hardly any crowds. It is also located conveniently off the red line, so it is super accessible– more so than the other Kung Fu Tea locations, in my opinion. Sweet honey boba never disappoints, and the teas are rich in aroma, per usual. There are even seating places here, which is nice and different from the other locations. The last time I was here, I got the peach yogurt green tea (free upgrade to a large!) with boba /​half sugar, and it was the perfect blend of creaminess and tea. Though the quality is stellar like the other locations, I would definitely recommend coming to this store versus the others for its convenience in transportation options.

Sweet dessert! This KFT location is less busy than Allston, and the quality is just as good.
NEVER get original sweetness, it’s so ridiculous: always get 30% or none.
My go-​to is the iced oolong milk tea with boba and 30% sweetness.

Saccharine boba with a pleasant chew. And boy, do they load those cups up!
It’s a fifty cent option with slush drinks (I went with taro). A blueish purple hue, righteously thick, and almost killer on the sweetness level — I should have checked other Unilocalers’ review that mention you can request varying levels of milk and sugar.
Really dug the density, and the flavor of my treat carried a starchy, earthy undertone that helped to chalk out that omnipresent, toothaching sue-​weeeeeeetness! The macarons, on the other hand, are balanced, bigger than usual, and bring the pistachio pain. The right kind of pain, on a Sunday morning.
Wifi is free — password is WELOVEYOU, which makes me smile.
Did I mention their stuff is sweet? Dranks will run you around $ 5 – 6, give or take fitty for size and add-​ins. Machines make for a consistent product, so figure out your ideal proportions and remember your order for future visits, a la the ‘Bux.

I’m new to boba tea so I am not an expert but WOW! Came on a friend’s recommendation and glad I went. I got coconut milk something and I loved it. There were a lot of options and since I don’t really know the difference I kept it simple. Maybe next time I’d add flavors and get crazy. Lots of of the little squishy balls, very generous on the squishy balls.
I’m surprised people are deducting stars for the space… it’s very tiny but not exactly the place I’d hang out in anyway. If you’re getting boba tea it likely means it’s summer and warm out and you should be outside! In Davis Square!

Kung Fu Tea is always a solid choice for bbt. I always get either plain or taro milk tea, and it’s pretty hard to mess those up.
However, the last time I went we decided to try their almond hot tea seasonal flavor (the other being ginger). The guy got our order wrong and made us the ginger one instead, so he made us an additional almond one and let us keep the ginger. Free bbt — score! The ginger one was fine, but the almond one had a really weird texture. It was super grainy and seemed like the powder or whatever hadn’t dissolved completely. He must have messed it up somehow in his rush to complete our order.
That time just seems like a fluke though, and I would still recommend this place as a solid choice for your bbt needs.

This Kung Fu Tea is a smaller location than the one in Boston off Mass. Ave. There are a few tables and chairs to sit in, but overall the location is small.
The tea house still offers all their regular selections and I personally like the ability to choose the sweetness level. I also find the tapioca pearls here to be well made and better than most.
My personal favorites are the Kung Fu milk tea /​w boba (hot or cold); Taro slush; the passion fruit green tea (cold).
The drinks tend to be really creamy and sweet, so going less on the sugar is always preferable in my opinion.

This kung fu tea site in Davis Square offers you the same type of experience as the one in Allston (please go see my previous review).
The only reason I deducted a star is because the place was so tiny. But, if you go at night, you should be able to find a table without any trouble!
Open until 11pm!
Another plus is this place has no credit limit as opposed to Allston one!