AunTea Boba

Not what it used to be, I unfortunately had to update my review. The last maybe 3-5 times Ive come here Ive been disappointed. Each time I thought about not coming back but each time I thought maybe it will be better next time.. first they got rid of a few of our favorite drinks which sucked but OK maybe that was our to try something new… For a little bit after that everything was fine. But like I said the last few visits the drinks are way too sweet. Sometimes they don’t answer the phone at all so you cant order ahead. Other times you get there and you wait like today, I waited almost 20 minutes for one drink (they were out of the other one.) It seems like each time we go they change up the drink or forget to add something to it for example at times they don’t put the cream cheese foam topping on the cherry blossom drink, today they put it along the sides of the cup… idk why. To me its better on top and thats what Im used to. Not my go to spot for boba anymore sadly.

We got the Veggie lumpia, taro smoothie, and calamansi cooler. All great! Food and drinks were out quick and made fresh. $23 was a bit high price but good quality items.

Just as many have said, this place use to be good. I had to ask the workers what happened? Did it come under new management? She told me the owners gave the business to their kids and they rebranded it smh...Bad idea!!! Its gone completely down hill smh. Now they have smelly overpriced burgers, drinks that way too sweet, and youngins pretty much running the store.

This place is AMAZING! The boba drinks are delicious, we had the tiger milk tea, mango tea, and the halo halo smoothie. Let me tell you, the halo halo smoothie is a yummy spin on the Filipino dessert. All of the boba drinks are packed with flavor. We got the siapao and Filipino BBQ and it was so tasty. The customer service and hospitality from the staff is impeccable. Highly recommend coming here for delicious drinks and food!!! We got there right at opening and there were a few customers, so the food was ready in about 10 min. The boba was ready within 5 min.

I can’t lie, this place was amazing before this whole new burger stuff collaborated with auntea boba (back when it was gigi’s kitchen and etc) but now it’s so bad. the drinks are horrible, they never add ice and it’s overly way too sweet than before, and if that didn’t make it bad, the customer service sucks now. Back then the little old asian lady that worked there, it was amazing she was so sweet. but now my friend ordered some pork rinds and it took them 20-25 minutes to give it to us(they were on the shelf behind the counter and there was little to no line.)they didn’t even realize till we asked one of the cooks that we were missing them, expecting better quality. this place sucks now.

It's ok, but not up to my standards. The pictures look better than everything actually taste. The girl at the register didn't know anything about the products when we were asking questions. Apparently, the food that says fries/onion rings don't come with it, UNLESS you ask - I thought they came with fries based on pictures I saw. The cheese steak sandwich is just cheese and shaved steak, NOT to be confused with a Philly cheesesteak. I was confused and thought it was worth mentioning. When asking questions, she kept telling us she didn't know, but never offered to get answers for our questions, which was....dumb, honestly. Also - for the teas, they DON'T come with boba or any extra things unless you pay extra for it - Oreo tea was literally just milk and crushed oreos and nothing else 😮‍💨 (funny how a boba tea place doesn't give you boba in tea when you LITERALLY come to the place for Boba Tea.) The only teas that come with boba are "Aunties Favorites" on the far left - but, again, maybe it's because our cashier wasn't familiar with the menu so it wasn't mentioned to us? And it does say "tea made to order" - but they messed up my husband's tea after waiting 10 minutes for it. He had to have a remake and it magically took 2 minutes (we were the only orders waiting, too). I gave it 3 stars instead of 2, because his Tiger Tea was actually really good, when my Oreo tea was just sad and embarrassing. And this could be a small 'mom and pop' store that's "trying their best". So all in all, probably won't be visiting again. I'd rather stick to places that give boba in their teas like Kung Fu Tea does.

I used to love this place when the original owners were in charge unfortunately it went down hill when the current owners took over also the food theme just doesn’t make sense anymore 0/5 stars if I could.

This is A HIDDEN GEM IN FT WASHINGTON. If you like Boba GO HERE! If you wants delicious snacks GO HERE! They've got great Boba flavors, Milk tea, regular tea, slushees etc. 10/10 WILL GO AGAIN.

This is a cute boba place that puts a spin on some Filipino treats as well. It's connected to Gigi's Kitchen which also puts a spin on Filipino snacks. You can order ahead on Toast tab so that it's ready by the time you pick it up; I get it when I'm leaving VA to go visit family in MD. The halo-halo smoothie is a drinkable halo halo and delicious for something sweet and hand-held. I think it passed the test when my dad and stepmom even came back without me to get it :) If you want something less complex and still refreshing, also recommend the Lychee tea

I found this spot when I searched Boba on Yelp. It is in the cut, it was a little ride but I would definitely return! It's a chill vibe, they had 90s R&B playing when I visited. They also had board games available for you to play. The drinks were very flavorful. We order the Mango smoothie with strawberry poppers, Strawberry smoothie and a plain Mango smoothie. The service was better fast.

We stopped by on the way to visiting Fort Washington Park. This boba spot is recommended by both Eater and WaPo, so we thought it would be promising. We got: Thai Tea, 50% Sweet, Regular Ice w/ Honey Boba ($6.65) - This drink was way too sweet, probably would be something like 150% sweet in other boba shops. The ice used in the drink was crushed ice. Given they brew the tea on demand, I thought it was strange that they wouldn't use large ice cubes which would be slower to melt and dilute the drink. Funny thing is, after completely melting, the drink was still way too sweet. At least it did have the correct Thai tea flavor - they definitely brew it rather than making it from powder. The boba was overcooked, super soft and soggy. The claim this is honey boba, but it did not have either the texture or taste of honey boba. I don't think they soak the boba in anything because it was bland compared to the sweet drink. Black Mix Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Light Ice w/ Honey Boba ($6.90) - This drink was only a bit too sweet, probably equivalent to 70% at other places. The tea had a slight roasty and fragrant taste that reminded me of high mountain oolong. It mostly tasted like dairy though. The ice was completely melted by the time I got the drink and the boba was the same as above. Both drinks were pretty mediocre. AunTea Boba has some pretty creative drinks - Buko Pandan, Halo-Halo, etc. Maybe stick to those instead of the standard drinks.

Awesome drinks especially the halo halo!! Talk about legit eye opening drink experience! The place is pretty cool but one young girl needs to put a smile on her face when serving or places like this fade to black quick...Feel me!?! Drink was excellent, the ambiance inviting and interesting and just a good gem of a find for a cool, unique and delicious drink. Know go find a smiley mask for Ms. Happy or I mean unhappy! Even with that noise the place is a legit 5.

Ordered the cookies and cream boba. The store was a little hard to find but it was next to the 711. It tastes great and fast service!!

This Florida Ave and North Capitol intersection is a busy one. I'm thankful that Auntea Boba has surface parking available for its customers. I am very picky with my boba and I'm sorry to say that this one is not my favorite place to go. I ordered the rose milk tea with honey boba. The milk tea was delicious- I enjoy aromatic, floral flavored milk teas. You can adjust the sweetness level of the tea so I opted for 75% sweet, which was perfect for me. Now comes the boba- it was soggy and soft, which is not how tapioca balls should be cooked. I prefer mine to be chewy with a bite to each boba. Because this place is more convenient than other boba spots, I would probably still order from Auntea Boba. The price point is very reasonable and the cups are all in one large size. I have not tried any of their BBQ but am excited to.

Cute place, horrible drinks. I only bought boba here and it was a disappointment. Hopefully the food is good though. Drinks: I got the taro and tiramisu boba tea drink. It tasted like it was watered/milked down, so there wasn't much flavor. The boba was soft on the outside, hard on the inside. I didn't even want to finish the drink. It's disappointing because I thought it would live up to its hype. Service: There was no greeting or even a thank you. They basically just stare at you and let you do all the talking. I don't believe that they're smiling behind their masks too. Overall: I'll probably never get drinks here again.

Boba is Life. I'm all about that Boba life and this spot in the heart of Fort Washington never disappoints. I always try to get something new each visit. The staff is friendly and service is quick. If you love boba tea or curious to try it (with or without boba pearls ) I highly suggest trying out this place. I'm glad we finally have a good and authentic Boba spot in P.G. County.

This is a spot that deserves a return visit. They have a pretty nice boba and tea menu. I had the honeydew tea with honey boba and my daughter had red guava with passion fruit poppers. Both were delicious .

They're always out of stock with some of the drinks, the boba doesn't taste good, it tastes plain not like sugar or honey, costumers rarely know what they're doing.

First time here and I am surprised by how good it is. My sister lives in Maryland and brought me here because I wanted boba and I'm not familiar with the area. From the outside, it look kind of sketchy by but this place is considered a hole in the wall because, interior is aesthetic and cute. We ordered the halo halo smoothie, cereal milk and green Thai tea. All were pleasant. We also ordered the pork buns and ube buns, which were also good. I hope o can come back before I leave. Till then, let's sip!!!

Boba in Ft. Washington definitely clutch. The service was great, my drinks were made to perfection. They have plenty of options and when I went there was no line. My pizza was just ok, not enough sauce for me and the cheese was not great but good enough. I will definitely return to tap into new variations of boba.

Decided to check this place out per husband's request and I'm so glad we did! Definitely will come back again when in the area. Make sure to look for a sign that says "Gigi's kitchen," because it's located in a plaza but you won't see a sign for "AunTea Boba" unless you're looking at the glass window/doors. +Strawberry matcha: This was a 5/5! The sweetness of the strawberry pieces and syrup combined with the milk and the matcha was a perfect combination. We will definitely be ordering this again! +Ube bread: Saw this by chance while we were checking out and decided to try it out. Loved that there was a good amount of ube to bread ratio and it wasn't too sweet. It's perfect if you microwave it for a few seconds to get the bread slightly warm - yum! +Avocado smoothie: Nice and creamy, pretty consistent with other avocado smoothies I've tried. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking although it may lessen the taste of the avocado as well. Overall a solid place and will be back!

This was our very first time trying bubble tea. The young lady, Megan, customer service was excellent. She explained what Boba tea was and broke down the ingredients. We tried the Strawberry Macha, Cereal Milk & Black Milk Tea. I liked them all especially the Cereal Milk. I mean it literally taste like cereal milk! ...lol What caught me off guard a bit was sucking up the little balls through a straw. It was weird at first, but I got used to it real fast. I like the little balls, the customer service and the Boba teas. I will most definitely be back.

Very cute cafe! And they sell some Filipino food. I'm giving this place a 3-star for lack of hospitality for a new establishment. As I entered, I wasn't welcomed or even saw smiles. I felt uncomfortable and almost unwelcomed. Of course, I did not let that get to me and I continued to order. The prices are but expensive and I I understand small businesses. However I have purchased the same kinds of drinks in NoVa for slightly cheaper. Same ingredients, no powder. My drink was good and creamy but a bit too sweet. The ambiance is hip and intimate. It's a little disorganized. The workers could clean up a bit. I'll probably give this place another chance sometime later this summer since it's still fairly new. There's always room for some improvements.

Yay!! Milk tea in Fort Washington! Located right inside Gigi's Kitchen by the gas station. Easy parking. Convenient to grab after getting food from Gigi's (or any of the nearby establishments). Not that much seating to hang out though. Today was the soft opening so they're still figuring things out. I got the sweet milk tea - even at half sweet it was still pretty sugary; it was also very white which was interesting-I didn't get the 'tea' vibe from it. I also got the black milk tea, which I personally liked more because it had a fragrant tea flavor- the level at half sweet was perfect. You can see them brewing the tea fresh which is awesome. They have some good looking topping options including your standard honey and sugar bobas, but also the bursting ones! They have a lot of fruity flavors and have some slush other drink options as well. I'll definitely be back... need to try that cereal milk tea!!!

Pretty awesome a bubble tea place has finally opened in the Fort Washington area! Though I do think the charged prices is a tad bit expensive compared to other bubble tea places. We ordered the Strawberry Matcha, and Wintermelon Milk Tea. Though it's not worth the price, I gotta say it was pretty darn good, especially the Strawberry Matcha! Such a no-brainer, interesting combo that goes really well together. I like how these drink were not too sweet and you can still taste the tea. I would definitely recommend this place, especially since there are not a lot of bubble tea places around the Fort Washington area. Again, the only downside, for me, is the pricing. If the pricing wasn't as high, I would come back here in a heartbeat.

Great service! The boba is so fresh and chewy. It's a small cute shop. The only thing is there's not much variation in sugar and ice levels like your standard bubble tea spot.

Great little spot for boba tea without having to cross the bridge. The staff are friendly, timely, and the menu is simple but quality. Only suggestion is that they add non-dairy milk options for customers to enjoy the milk teas. That would be great for all of us lactose intolerant or plant-based enthusiasts.

AunTea Boba serves up some very reasonable boba, and it's location inside Gigi's Kitchen means you can access a whole host of delicious treats as well. I really enjoy the wintermelon milk tea but the black mix milk tea is a great go-to as well, and when I'm feeling indulgent, the halo-halo smoothie is so good. The strawberry matcha is also really, really tasty. Foodwise, i tend to avoid the pizzas here and stick to the lumpia and bb skewers. The pan de ube is a good choice, too. Service is usually fast and courteous. Every now and then, it gets really busy and it can take a bit for your drink, but it's never too long a wait AunTea Boba is not only the best boba in the area (honestly, there's nothing else even close) but it can stake a legitimate claim to being one of the top 10 or 15 boba places in the DMV. Add that to the fact that you can also order from a solid menu of food options, and you have a winner.

Yesterday was my first time trying Boba tea and it was amazing! I Love, Love that they had curbside service do to COVID and also with my mobility disablement. I will try to stop by once a week to get my favorite (Strawberry Matcha Boba tea)! Until next week‍

I used to drink boba tea all the time in college and was craving it. So I was pleasantly surprised to find this place within 10 minutes from my house. I knew beforehand that I wanted taro flavor and was going to get plain but saw the halo halo on the menu and decided to try it. And I'm so glad I did. It was sooooo good. I will definitely be back again to try some other flavors. The inside was very clean and the staff was friendly. I also really liked the music they played as well. Made for a nice waiting atmosphere!

Seriously terrible service. Waited over a 10 minutes for anyone to acknowledge I was there. Had to say "hello? Helloooo?" like I was trying to call out some ghosts in a haunted film only for someone to come out and say "oh hey, just a minute, the guy thatt does the boba went out". Another 10 minutes...see a guy attempt to back in a huge ass parking spot not once, not twice, BUT THRICE only to walk back in, not acknowledge us for another 5ish minutes, then rudely ask "what is it?". We gave our order and waited another 10 minutes (standard and fine), the mango was delicious while the macha and jam (it was literally the jelly you put on pb&j) was kinda gross. Overall, this was a weird and frustrating experience and I regret the time I spent waiting on a subpar product with awful service accompanying it.

Totally disappointed today. I usually go in and place an order. Today I ordered ahead to save time and I wasn't happy. I specifically checked off mild for my chicken poppers with rice and it was spicy. It wasn't too spicy but spicy enough where I couldn't finish it. The rice was so hard that I couldn't even use just a fork. Now I know why I go in and order my food fresh. (I was right on time for my order's pick up time)

Super fast and convenient. Easy to order from phone. Great when you need your boba tea fix.

Best Boba around! The empanadas are pretty good too. If you're in the area definitely stop by!

I love this place, even though I couldn't find it at first. If you're using Waze out in Gigi Kitchen instead of Auntea Boba. I always get my tea delivered to me, but I decided to go in this time. It is so clean and the tea is freshly made. I stuck to my usual at got a Taro milk tea with brown sugar boba. I also picked up a slice of Taro cake.

This place is seriously the bomb. I've gone here like 4-5 times in the last month lol. I love how flavorful everything is and how they have so many options for drinks/toppings. My faves are the taro, Thai and matcha milk tea with brown sugar boba. The milk tea is perfect -- it's not overly sweet and you can actually taste the tea. Also, you definitely have to get the popcorn chicken (spicy flavor). The only thing is it is a little bit pricey (they only have one size) but it's ok because there's like no other bubble tea place near Waldorf and it's always great to support a local business

I absolutely love this place! The service is great, they're clean, and super friendly! Plenty of parking. The sweet milk tea with brown sugar boba is my favorite! I like to keep is simple. At some point I would like to try all the flavors on the menu.

I'm obsessed with their Stawberry Matcha with Honey Bobas... (drooling). I've turned people onto it and they're equally as obsessed. One week I drank one a day...it was that serious. I believe they're priced close to $6. They'll have me for a customer as long as they're in this location!

Couldn't resist and made a second trip back in one day. I think this is the best boba tea I've ever tried from the DMV area and west coast. I definitely recommend trying their Black Mix Milk Tea with Crystal boba. Game changer! **Awesome location. It's right off the highway.

This is the type of bubble tea shop I'd expect in Rockville... not Fort Washington. Really good tea... it's the right level of sweetness. It's definitely a hidden gem. The atmosphere is really cozy. Glad to see my hometown getting some good tea spots.

Love! Love! Love AunTea Boba! I used to drink just Taro bubble tea until AunTea Boba opened in Fort Washington. I've tried lychee tea and mango yogurt with mango poppers and loved them! The plan is to try everything on their menu. I'm sure I will love them all. They FRESHLY BREW the tea. Make sure to stop by AunTea Boba when in the area.

Honestly this is my favorite boba place but lately over the course of a couple of months, the service has seriously deteriorated. I've had my drinks forgotten and I'm sitting there for up to 30 minutes. When I ask the barista what's happening, I'm always met with attitude and eye rolls and it's really upsetting. Today might be my final straw since my friend and I waited 25 minutes for two milk teas, 4 people came after us but got their drinks first.

Let me first start by saying the outside of this location is quite deceiving. So glad I stepped inside. The interior is split in two: Gigi's Kitchen, all the way at the back, that serves Filipino baked goods and some Italian and Soul Food; and AunTea, a boba tea spot to your immediate right when you walk in. I tried some of the pork barbecue skewers, a pork adobo bun and taro milk boba. The pork bun was made by "Antonio's," a Filipino bakery company in the area. The bun was sweet and the pork filling had just the right amount of sauce and savoriness. The skewers were great too, reminded me of a summer barbecue dish. Last but not least, the boba was outstanding. While I did notice the boba wasn't brown sugar syrupy like some places, it was a good amount of tapioca balls with the right amount of tea. Why truly surprised me was that this place offered the cheese creme topping I'd been looking for. I opted for the regular cheese, which was reminiscent of a sweet, liquidy, whipped cream cheese. But they also have sea cheese creme, which is a salty version, and a strawberry cheese creme.

Cute little bubble tea place inside Gigi's Kitchen! I ordered the Rose Milk tea with egg pudding (lactose intolerant milk) and my friend ordered a different milk tea with boba. My tea was just okay. I wish it had more of a rose flavor but it was only a hint and mostly tasted like milk. I ended up getting the egg pudding as a topping because I don't see that in the DMV area too much but regretted it after trying my friend's drink. Hers was really good and the boba tasted perfect - fresh and chewy! I REALLY liked the bubbles here so at least I know for next time. I do like that the drinks are customize-able though! It's hard getting bubble tea drinks that I like being lactose intolerant.

The best idea in 2020 goes to AunTea Boba for their Halo-Halo Boba Smoothie! Such a brilliant form to consume Halo-Halo without getting downright messy. They are located inside Gigi's Kitchen in the Oxon Hill area. They had plenty of boba options on the menu but I knew exactly what I wanted before arriving, no surprise there! The drink had every possible topping you can think of that a regular halo-halo would have. For some that don't know what halo-halo is, it's a popular cold dessert in the Philippines which means "mix-mix." It's usually made with fruit, beans, and jello for toppings with shaved ice and topped with ice cream and flan. AunTea Boba did justice to this drink and I finished it in no time! I was hoping to see more snacks on the menu other than lumpia and popcorn chicken but hopefully they add more in the future. I enjoyed the LED light up signs they had at the place to pose my drink at! Overall, a pleasurable experience and I highly recommend for everyone to check it out!

I am far away from this Auntea; it's like a long distance relative. I would only come where if I am really really craving for the halo-halo smoothie that is a taro base. I think it has ube (purple sweet potato), leche flan (egg custard), and choice of other toppings, which makes this deliciously one of a kind in the bubble tea business. Who ever add this in the menu, a certified halo halo fanatic. Thanks for that but I won't just come here for that though. I will be fine with my regular bubble tea near me.

5 stars for Halo halo smoothie, I love that that it's a smoothie version which is easier to drink rather than using a spoon to eat the traditional halo halo. The red bean slush is also pretty good. There is a separate bakery adjacent to it and I really like their huge beef empanadas. The pork chicharon was pretty good too but I wasn't a fan of the adobo pandesal.

Great place. The stag are very kind and helpful, also the have lumpia . They have vegetable lumpia and you can get some milk teas with non dairy milk.

I love boba tea! I love boba tea!!! I'm always looking for the new hot spot that carries different flavors with creative ideas on the delivery. So when a friend took me to AunTea Boba I fell in love with there tea flavors and the decor right off! This boba shop gave me my first experience having strawberry matcha milk tea that was amazing! This will definitely be my new addiction when visiting this shop. To top it off the tea shop is located in this food incubator with some cool eating places to pair with your tea! Get your food selfie on with their cool wall decor at the back of restaurant. There is a few places to sit but not a lot.

The location is not ideal and they share a venue with another restaurant. The menu, however, is awesome! My husband got the cereal milk tea and it was everything a filipino man can wish for, milky sugary drink with boba. My sister's boyfriend also got the halo halo smoothie which is also everything a filipino man can wish for. It was very delicious! Will definitely make another trip if we're ever back in this area.

So I decided to try something new today--their strawberry matcha. I was suspicious of it because I don't like matcha that much, but since so many reviews raved about it I gave it a try. Ya'll, it is SO good. I got it with 50% sweetness, and I could probably go even lower to 25%, but it's so ridiculously delicious. It's a must-try, even if you don't like matcha.

Pretty good bubble tea, nice to have since there's not much around this area. I've come here several times with my boyfriend, and from the regular milk tea to taro, rose oolong milk tea and osmanthus oolong tea, they've all been consistently good. The teas are surprisingly good here- I'm not sure what I expected but the quality is definitely there, and the bubbles are honey bubbles and freshly made with good texture. Will continue to come back here whenever around the area!

Excellent, friendly, and efficient customer service and now my favorite boba place! I ordered the halo halo smoothie for me and the taro smoothie boba for my SO at 50% sweet and both were perfect! My only concern is for my waistband and my wallet-I'm going to be a regular customer! Highly recommend this place!

The food here is a hit or miss. I love the Galbi fries and the Matcha Strawberry Boba drink. However, the Empanadas was inedible and mostly flour, hard flour I might add. The ratio was 70% bread and 30% filling, I do not recommend. It was also incredibly hard that I couldn't eat it so I gave it to my dog instead.

CAUTION: going here will ruin all other bubble teas for you!! Their teas are so fresh, coffee so pristinely brewed that your tastebuds can't go back to that other stuff out there. Chewy toppings with a variety of bobas & assortment of jellies out the yingyang. How many exponentially different flavors could you try? Yumminess to the umpteenth power, that's how many! Faves is their Vietnamese sea salt creme with coffee jelly or the black mix milk tea with boba - and yes you can adjust sugar to your liking, you big sugar fiend! Set aside a few minutes cuz fresh and pristine don't come in a can baby... you gots to wait a few while your made-to-order concoction brews, but the staff is friendly to chat with, and there's plenty of seats and even food to order from Gigi's Kitchen.

I'm so thankful to finally have a boba shop in Ft. Washington. It's a pretty good one, too! They have a lot of unique flavor & toppings to choose from. I've tried a couple of the options and they're pretty good. I just wish that they had options to lower their sugar & ice levels like other popular boba places bc I usually like my boba less sweet & with less ice, but with the lack of other options, I can't really complain, I guess. The boba also takes awhile to come out, but maybe that'll improve with more time? I just hope this is the start to new food options in the area! Excited to see what else this place comes up with.

I've been here twice and i don't have any complaints. I order on the app and I usually get food from Gigi's which is in the same space. My boba is always ready when i arrive and the quality is good. The kids working there are always pleasant. i like the fruit tea with the fruit poppers the best, but my sister got an oreo milk tea and loved it. i'll definitely keep coming back when i'm on that side of town