Initial Tea

Helen Yu 3 months ago

Had their honey green tea and it was perfectly blended for my taste! Their egg waffle is amazing and my son loved it so much! Keep up the great work!

Elena 5 months ago

I’ve only been once but I’ll be back! Will update my review as I try more things. On my first visit I tried an iced rose jasmine tea with boba and white jelly(?), regular ice and 25% sweetness. The drink was perfectly refreshing for a hot spring day. For a small establishment there’s lots of seating and the AC works great. Paid about $8.30. Very fair price.

Kim Meijer 7 months ago

We absolutely love Initial Tea on Dekalb — it’s one of those rare neighborhood spots that gets everything right. The tea is clearly fresh-brewed (not powdery or overly sweet), and the boba always has that perfect chewy texture. I especially appreciate that they adjust sweetness per order, so drinks taste balanced and intentional. What really sets this place apart is that it’s not just a boba shop — the food is genuinely good. The onigiri, bubble waffles, and Asian street-style bites make it easy to turn a drink run into a full, satisfying treat. The vibe is small, warm, and personal — you can feel that it was created by people who care about the experience and their community. There’s also a lot of creativity in the toppings and customization options, which keeps the menu fun without sacrificing quality. Most importantly, everything is consistently excellent — which is surprisingly rare in boba places. This has become a go-to spot for us, and it’s always worth the trip.

iBain300 3 years ago

Small reasonably priced shop with authentic vibe to it. They have a great variety of boba, deserts, & light meals. My only dismay is that the appetizer orders that include meat, are small portions. I ordered an mozzarella corn dog, it was 70% cheese. The sausage was basically a Vienna sausage. I also had shrimp tempura & rice ball with meat. The food is tasty, but they seem to love to deep fry everything. It was my first time trying boba & the variety was overwhelming since I’m so indecisive but I loved it & will return.

Joyce Zhao 6 years ago

We got pancake, Takoyaki, rice ball and egg puff, rose milk green tea. They were all fresh made and so so tasty! The Takoyaki was with tenderly chewy diced octopus. The rice ball is very filling and fresh. The egg puff was my favorite! It’s crispy outside and soft inside. Make sure you get the sesame flavor and pork floss flavor. So so so yum! I wish I can eat it every day if I live more closed by. I got the rose milk green tea with half sugar and I think it was ju. It was made with real rose tea leaves.