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Come to Ding Tea for a wide variety of boba and coffee … if you like ‘em sweet and don’t mind the premium prices.
The Drinks:
Ding Tea features such a large menu, ranging from fresh teas to Yakult drinks, that I have yet to try half of the beverages despite multiple visits. But this review will focus on what I got in my latest visit: Ube Viet Coffee and Hokkaido Milk Tea.
I ordered the Ube Viet Coffee with half sweetness and coffee jelly and, wow, was it sugary. If this was half sweet, I’d be afraid the full sweet might make all my teeth fall out. OK, I joke, but it was so sweet that I wonder if the barista actually cut the sweetener by 50% or not. And I consider myself a "sweet tooth" kinda guy. Don’t get me wrong, the drink was good otherwise. It featured a strong Vietnamese coffee flavor and tasty Ube cream. Plus, the coffee jelly was perfect: a faint sweetness with a good java taste.
My wife got the Hokkaido Milk Tea with regular boba, half sweetness, and oat milk. While I thought it was solid (despite me not normally ordering milk tea), she didn’t like it because it was also way too sugary for 50% sweet. She drank only a quarter of it and had me drink the rest. We both agreed the boba had the perfect taste and texture.
The Prices:
The drinks range from $4.50 to $7.25 — more if you want add-ons. Each of our drinks was almost $8, which was a little steep considering the amount and how much sweeter than we expected.
The Service:
Unfortunately, we didn’t try the drinks until we drove off, so we didn’t ask for the baristas to make adjustments. Despite the drinks being overly sweet, the whole staff was polite, friendly, and knowledgeable.
The Setting:
Located inside a relatively busy strip mall, this Ding Tea location is a good size with 6 to 10 tables, allowing for small groups to hang out comfortably. It’s also clean and nearly organized. Plus, there’s a self-service kiosk to order from if the front counter is busy or you’re just not feeling chatty.
The Conclusion:
Ding Tea is a high-quality boba shop with a lot to offer, which should satisfy your cravings regardless of your preferred beverage. Just be prepared to pay a premium — and to check the sweetness levels before you leave the store.
5620 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
