r/boba

I love having a drink to motivate me for my morning study sessions...but man, I am noticing a HUGE spike within boba/matcha/latte prices every semester and yes, I know it's not just Berkeley but I can't take it anymore.

I wanna pass out every time I order on SnackPass (TPTea or Binge Coffee House) or even Strada which has extremely subpar coffee, but open late night and the total is $8-9 just for a freaking DRINK. Even a cup of hot tea is $5 these days. I know it's my choice obv, but sometimes my temptations can't help it or I can't go home to make it.

I had a free drink pass from Gold Bean Cafe, but the app didn't even allow me to use it because "none of the menu items quality". WTF?!?! These prices are becoming INSANE. Soon enough, we will just pay $10 for a drink like it's nothing.

I've resorted to making my own matcha/lattes at home. And although I had to spend a lot of money and learning, it's been sooooo much more worth it and I can add whatever flavors I like without feeling the guilt of adding an extra dollar. Just sucks when I'm outside and don't have that convenience.

Curious to hear - what are students thoughts on this?!? Or am I the only one crashing out from this 😭 

as you can tell i‘m kinda desperate to recreate this drink i was obsessed with in japan:

iced brown sugar oolong milk tea

i cannot stress this enough - i am obsessed. but every recipe that i’ve tried isn’t as good as the real thing.

can anyone give me some advice on this pls? should i use a creamer instead of milk? is it better to make my own brown sugar syrup or should i just stick to the store bought one? is there like a specific ratio?

plssss helppppp i literally dreamt about it 😩 hahahaha

is it crazy to go on a boba date with someone you met online?

I’ve tried Ume twice and I really liked the drink but two times I’ve found multiple pieces of plastic IN my drink. Has anyone else experienced this? I fear I will not be back.

I find it super rare here in Htown. i think i came across one place that had them but forgot their name. im hooked :( So how rare is it where you are? And if you know any places in Houston’s Chinatown please lmk. Thanks.

Hello! I bought this WantJoin Cup Sealing Machine with a max of 95mm cup tops, but for the life of me I can not find any PP cups that will fit in it (That will also ship to Alaska). Normally Amazon is my go to, But finding any PP cups on there has been challenging for me. Can everyone tell me what cups they are using and were you are getting them from please?

Here is the sealing machine i'm using Amazon.com: WantJoin Cup Sealing Machine - Full Automatic Cup Sealer Machine 89/90/95MM 3.50/3.54/3.74IN Electric White Cup Sealing Machine 500-600 Cups/h White : Home & Kitchen

and the films that I've tried: Amazon.com: ALDKitchen Cup Sealing Film | Seals 3304 Cups per Roll | 90mm-105mm | Compatible with PP, PET and Paper Cups (1, Black and White): Home & Kitchen

Amazon.com: WantJoin 2 Rolls Cup Sealing Film, Pearl Cup Sealer Film 90-105 mm(3.5-3.7in） 6400 Cups for PP Plastic and Paper Cups, Tea Cup Sealing Film for Coffee Shop, Milk Tea Shop, Bar,White: Home & Kitchen

Hi guys, I have job offers from both Starbucks and Molly Tea. I wonder which one I should choose? What are the pros and cons of being a barista at these two brands? Look forward to hearing from employees of both stores. Thank you!