La tea

This was my second time checking out La Tea and I really enjoyed it. It’s very open and calming with the pastel colors and cute decorations. The staff is very sweet and helpful with the menu. The mural is a nice compliment to the space. I had the Tiramisu Cake Milk Tea and the Mango Smoothie with a Matcha Milk Cap. I LOVE all of the different textures of the cake milk… the bits of chocolate cookie/cake, the cream at the top, the chewy pearls… it was very tasty and fun if you like textures. Oh, the smoothie. It was perfect… difficult to really capture how delicious - so simple… I immediately decided it was my go-to drink there. Very different bubble tea than any other place I’ve tried. I drove 2 hours yesterday just to share the experience with someone! I would definitely recommend!

Are you looking for the best milk teas in Iowa city? Come to La Tea! The people, the ambience, and beverage selection are the best!

Love the drinks but not the boba (honey pearls). Many options to pick. Boba was hard and not chewy when drinking it right now. Feel like the boba was in the fridge for a night. Their decorations in store was amazing. Cool drink containers 🥲 Even though, it is too much plastic wastes. Might little pricey! There aren’t much boba places to stop by in Iowa City 🙂 so it is your call!

Best bubble tea as someone who has moved… creamy, sweet and just awesome! Didn’t give a 5-star because sometimes there was inconsistency depending on who you got but still good overall

Stopped here over the holidays, right away you notice the long wall of cute jewelry that is absolutely perfect for couples, the plentiful space and casual seating, and the ordering counter sat in the middle on the wall. The process of ordering is can be confusing by just looking at the pictures and flavors on the wall. I would strongly recommend asking the employees for assistance if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed. The employees here seem young and likely won’t offer you help if you’re needing help ordering. The drinks here are pretty and delicious, most will come in this cute bear-shaped bottle, and the prices here average at about $7. I ordered a Mango Yakult and my girlfriend ordered a Strawberry Tornado. Will definitely be coming back!

Brown sugar boba on the left. Signature milk tea with Milk Cap on the right. Amazing taste wise. Tea is brewed well... The experience walking in is just so chic. I love the vibe. And yeah these containers are amazing. Slightly pricey but its worth every penny.

I LOVE, LOVE, L O V E this place! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff is super sweet too! If you want bubble tea in Iowa City, this should be your only stop 🧋❤️