BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Let’s get this par-tea started!
April 21 is recognized as National Tea Day. This date was chosen because it is Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday.
In Great Britain, tea has become a part of the everyday routine. Tea comes from a plant that originated around southwest China and northern India, according to Peet’s Coffee. The tea plant, or camellia sinensis, is heated continuously, oxidized, dried then placed into hot water.
There are many different types of tea, including black, green, oolong, herbal and more.
Boba, or bubble tea places, have become increasingly popular in Baton Rouge. If you’ve never had it, a chilled tea base is sweetened or has other flavors added, and it’s served with large tapioca pearls that you suck up with a staw. Here’s a list of local options to try on National Tea Day. Or, sample the whole list and find a new favorite.
An asterisk (*) indicates a Yelp Review wasn’t available.
King Kong Milktea and Smoothie
Location: 8342 Perkins Road, Suite C
Top Yelp Review: “I really love the milk tea here. The boba is always just right where it’s not too hard and actually is edible. I have tried at least 5 different drinks and have loved them all so far. I can’t wait to come back and hopefully, one day try the whole menu! Definitely recommend this place” – Jalacei L.
Boba ParTea
Location: 2515 O’Neal Lane, Suite 9
Top Yelp Review: “I love this place! The ambiance is so welcoming and peaceful, makes you feel perfectly comfortable. Absolutely love their outside devour as well. Now, their drinks and desserts are perfect. I got myself a Taro drink along with a Strawberry Sweetheart smoothie and a Sausage Twist. The Taro isn’t what I’m used to but it was good. What I really enjoyed was the Strawberry Sweetheart smoothie. It was the drink I needed. Overall just really love the place” -Star F.
Momo Tea
Location: 7673 Perkins Road
Top Yelp Review: “Fabulous and tasty options for gluten-free diets. Finally, a doughnut I can eat, and delicious too. Friendly service, bright and clean atmosphere. Will be back to try more things for sure.” -Elen C.
Kungfu Tea
Location: 7584 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Top Yelp Review: “Amazing! Definitely try this place. Tons of selections, friendly and fast service, cute decor for hanging out or working and a very clean environment. My 7-year-old didn’t have any trouble selecting something off of the menu and he enjoyed his passion fruit tea with mango jellies very much. We will definitely be back!” -Ronnisha J.
Teatery
Location: 7620 Corporate Boulevard, Suite G
Location: 3132 College Boulevard, Suite E
Top Yelp Review: “I absolutely love teatery! It’s an intimate space that is perfect to do work or just enjoy delicious drinks and treats with family and friends. I appreciate the variety and how customizable they are! My go-to is always a Taro milk tea with tapioca and egg pudding at 50% sweetness or a Wintermelon tea with tapioca at 50% sweetness as well. They will always get my business because they’re near my home, reasonably priced, and just have an overall welcoming atmosphere!” -Cami C.
Tastea
Location: 5531 Jones Creek Road
Top Yelp Review: “I heard about this hidden gem food truck called Tastea that sold Korean corn dogs and boba tea in Baton Rouge LA; so I just had to give it a go! The strawberry yogurt boba tea was yummy and decent. No complaints at all. Overall, I would say If you wanna try this place do it” -Tony L.
Exotic Sweets
Location: 7064 Siegen Lane, Suite A
Top Yelp Review: “I had a craving for boba! Typically I want blended beverages but this place didn’t offer them. I went ahead and took a gamble to try this place out! I’m glad that I did! I decided on peach tea with regular tapioca. Boba was chewy and the tea is good, I probably cut the sugar down to 75% or even 50% next time. Still good!” -Hoa K.
Totally Tea*
Location: 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Inside Mall of Louisiana at Food Court
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