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this sharetea is located in shanghai plaza which is usually busy. i went on a sunday therefore it was extra busy. parking can be quite frustrating, especially on weekends. i came here before noon and there was already a line. the wait wasn't that bad, you can use that time to choose what you want to order. there was only three people working, two doing the drinks while one does cashier. the cashier was nice, it did seem like she was counting down when to leave though. when she asked for my number to pull up my sharetea points, she read my name and had an odd reaction, not pleasant. i know my name isn't common, i don't expect her to know how to pronounce nor did i correct her. i just wished her reaction was more professional because i kind of felt offended. i am giving her the benefit of the doubt, though. maybe her intention wasn't ill but it did came off wrong to me.
i ordered a thai pearl milk tea (rp pearl with crystal boba, 80% sugar, and less ice), wintermelon tea (crystal boba, 80% sugar, and less ice), and matcha with fresh milk (half herbal jelly and crystal boba, 100% sugar, and less ice). i always get the thai milk tea, however it can be sweet so i get it with less sugar. i ordered with less sugar this time but it felt like they added 100%. it's no biggie though, i can just add more ice to make it less sweet. the wintermelon tea is always refreshing. im not really into matcha so i won't comment on that.
the place is nice and big compare to the other boba shops i've been to. there are a lot of seating areas, perfect for w small date. due to the fact that this place is usually packed there barely seems to be enough space, though. i also wish their blender is more quiet or they place it in the back because it is so loud. when i was ordering i had to raise my voice and lean over the counter, the person helping me had to do the same as well.
as stated, i went on the weekend so it was packed and only three people was working. i believe that there should be more people working because not only would it benefit the staffs but also customers. customers would be able to get assistance faster and the employees would be happier with more help.