Plentea - San Francisco, California

LeiLani Bertram

Fantastic! The service was wonderful these ladies are so nice and polite. Drinks are fresh and hit the spot. There is room to sit and sip or of course to just take on the go as well.

Nina Timofeyeva

Cool "plant" milk tea offerings. Variety of flavors of drinks made with quality ingredients. Teas have deep flavor and boba is fresh. They offer drinks in glass containers which you can re-use when you bring them back to the shop.

L

I like their glass bottles

Some drinks, like the salted cream teas, cannot adjust sweetness

Would be better if they had sugar free substitutes like stevia

Salted cream oolong - 3/5 decent, not too sweet by default
Honey lime green - 3/5 but I asked for less sugar, maybe better if more sweet
House blend black - 2/5 does not spark joy

James

Hands-down, one of the best places to get milk tea in San Frnacisco, especailly for their sustainability.

All their teas come in reusable glass bottles that you can keep and compared to other ilk tea places, the prices are about the same if not sometimes cheaper.

You can order at the small tablet/kiosk or with one of the workers.

There is also a lovely dining space upstairs and a few chairs downstairs.

Only downside is that they use plastic straws.

Edison Huang

One of my go to's whenever I'm in the area! Highly recommend their grape fruit tea with sea salt crema (blueberry is my second choice)! The tea flavors here are better than the other boba shops. I still opt for 0% sugar, but y'all may want to go a little bit higher.

Sustainability is one of their core values. They offer glass bottles at the same price. You can get 10% off your drink if you reuse it!

Madhuri Bhavana

?Best Boba I had till now. They offer fresh fruit teas, super friendly staff.

?The grapefruit tea with was super refreshing, had a hint of cinnamon too. (Isn't that premium!)

? The staff also offer sugar suggestions for the best taste for each fruit tea. Tip: Do add some sugar for the citrus fruit teas.

? The red dragonfruit tea was thick without ice. Ice recommended for this one.

?Also, the bottles they give are great for plant propagation.

?️ Hardly 4 tables to sit and drink. A small bright place. Mostly gen Z people coming

Shuaib I.

Good atmosphere, great decor, I was amazed on how this place looked before I walked in thinking I’m getting the best boba ever, got the taro drink, uses “real taro”. I don’t know if it was me but that drink was disgusting, i honestly love taro drinks but I couldn’t finish this one. It tasted like expired milk and not sweet at all it was flavorless. I had to throw it out 🙁

ayush kalani

Ideally, I'd give it a 2.5/5.

Plentea has a charming atmosphere. The shop itself is small but inviting, with terrariums lining the walls, adding a touch of nature. They offer a wide variety of drinks, from classic milk teas to fresh fruit options and even smoothies. You can also choose between getting your drink in a reusable glass bottle or a standard plastic cup, which is a nice eco-friendly touch.

Unfortunately, my experience with the actual drink fell a bit short. I opted for the Thai tea, a classic boba flavor. While the presentation was nice, the taste was a little disappointing. The tea itself was quite bitter, and there was a slightly chalky aftertaste.

Overall, Plentea is a cute spot with good intentions. However, based on my experience with Thai tea, the flavor execution needs some work. If you're looking for a trendy boba shop with a wide variety of options, Plentea might be worth a try. But if you're a boba purist seeking the perfect cup, you might want to keep exploring.