I went to a boba shop near the Sunset District area called TJ Cups. Walking into the store, the ambiance felt homey in a way, with the lights strung up all around the store, and the aroma of freshly made boba that took over my senses.
The menu was set up on the multiple TVs located in the front of the cashier and even on another larger screen that showed customer favorites. Displaying their drinks on TV screens like this gave the store a more modern style that was thoroughly pleasing to the eye.
Although all the drinks were interesting, the one that caught my eye was the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with their homemade honey boba. Homemade boba is difficult to make as it takes time and great technique to make quality boba.
The boba was so warm and sweet, and the cool milk tea made this a perfect combination on a sunny day.
One of the many great additions to this store I enjoyed was the variety of drinks and toppings they offer. You can choose from an assortment of slushies, smoothies, milk teas, and refreshing teas. For toppings, you may get the infamous homemade boba, lychee jelly, mango stars, taro balls, etc. You can add as much as your heart desires.
For this drink alone, I would give it a rating of 4.5 out of 5. I recommend getting this drink because it can help cool you down on a warm day. Not only this, but also because the boba and drink itself complement each other very well.
The only reason why this is not a full 5 star rating is that, when ordering, I found the drink to be too sweet for my liking. I recommend a lower sweetness level, as the syrup around the cup already adds additional sweetness.
Next time you are in San Francisco or anywhere near the Sunset District, make sure to visit TJ Cups for a refreshing drink you and your family can enjoy!
