2. Tea Era Cafe

Boba: A-
Milk tea: A-
Price: A+
Overall: A

Tea Era Cafe’s boba was not chewy but it was smooth and flavorful, which worked really well in the drink and held a special attribute. The milk tea itself was a little too sweet, but it didn’t feel drenched in syrup (like some previous drinks) and contained a balanced milk tea flavor. A staple in the Castro Street boba scene, this drink embodied quality house milk tea at an affordable price.