PositiviTea: Where to enjoy boba tea in Corpus Christi
Christopher HowleyThere is no doubt that Corpus Christi in the summer can feel like a sauna.
Lucky for Coastal Bend residents there are plenty of local treats to help you cool off or, at least, make it easier to cope with the heat.
For some, there is nothing more relaxing than getting off work and enjoying a nice boba tea -- or bubble tea, as it's known to some -- to wind down for the day. There's just something about those magical little tapioca bubbles. But where can you get the best boba?
Here's a list of some of the best places to get boba in Corpus Christi:
Hanaya Poke
Between its two locations, Hanaya Poke has been serving made-to-order rice, salad bowls, machine pressed burritos and boba to residents in Corpus Christi since 2018.
Before opening Hanaya Poke, co-founder Neal Zhang moved from China to attend school at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Since, Zhang and Hanaya Poke have given the Coastal Bend a great choice of boba made with ingredients from across the country.
From matcha green tea to tiramisu, Hanaya Poke will satisfy your boba craving and then some.
Locations:
Hanaya Poke Southside:
6113 Saratoga Blvd., Suite A
Hanaya Poke SPID:
4938 S Staples St., Suite E5
Hours: Both open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact: 361-900-9698
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Happy Tea
Proven to be a local favorite, Happy Tea is a must-try for any boba tea fans in the Corpus Christi area.
Whether you are looking for classic tea, milk tea, fruit tea or herbal tea, Happy Tea is the place to go. On top of the incredible list of options, Happy Tea offers a unique Blue Chai Tea filled with ingredients such as cinnamon sticks, ginger, butterfly pea flowers and juniper.
Location: 5433 S Staples St. Suite A
Hours: Wednesday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 361-692-2180
Rock and Rollin'
Located on the Southside, Rock and Rollin' may be known as Corpus Christi’s very first rolled ice cream parlor, but that's not the only treat they offer.
Alongside the uniquely shaped ice cream, Rock and Rollin' offers the choice between regular boba and popping boba. Each choice comes with a variety of flavors including honey, mango, strawberry and matcha.
Location: 2033 Airline Rd. Suite G5
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact: 361-444-5275
VU Tea
Alongside its extensive smoothie and slushie menu, VU Tea provides a unique selection of boba.
From coconut tea to royal milk tea, VU Tea will give you something new to try every time you visit. You can also pair your boba with the shop's delicious shaved ice or strawberry banana crepes with Nutella.
Location: 5634 McArdle Rd.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact: 361-232-2244
Pho'Tastic & Deli
Pho’Tastic & Deli Noodle House specializes in traditional Vietnamese food, but they have successfully dabbled in the world of boba as well.
Milk, Thai, passionfruit and honey are just a few of the many different boba flavors you can enjoy at the Vietnamese restaurant. So, if you're looking to pair your pho with a boba full of flavor, now you know where to go to get both.
Location: 4701 S Padre Island Dr. Suite D
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 9 p.m.
Friday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact: 361-414-9477
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