Ma's Tea House
73 Broadway, Elmwood Park, NJ, USA
(29)
73 Broadway, Elmwood Park, NJ, USA
(29)
-Plant-based/non-dairy boba tea
-fresh tapioca cooked daily
-green tea infused fruit flavor teas
-healthy immune system boosting teas
-yakult probiotic fruit flavored teas
-decaf teas offered
-Korean coffee offered
-mom pop business (independently + minority-owned)
29 customer reviews
Megan P.
So good! Peach tea with bubbles and edible glitter! If you look closely you can see them! Awesome little spot to hangout and enjoy a drink with some friends and take pictures!
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Jaimie M.
I was excited to find this place on yelp and I was unfortunately extremely disappointed. Arriving here I thought, wow this place looks pretty cool. I've had bubble tea plenty of times in the past, and I prefer it blended & with the tapioca balls. So since it was my first time and there was different options, I asked the girl if I can get it that way. She seemed confused and asked if I'd like it as a slushy and I said no, just blended/frozen type and she seemed to understand. She told me the tapioca balls would be extra, but I didn't mind. I think she may have been new and was learning too. I was fine with that until I noticed there was a lot of ice added to the blender, but how would I know how much is too much? I trusted it would be good since the reviews are good, but nope. It was pure ice with a hint of taro mix. I actually wish I tried it before I left the place, because I would have asked for a new one. All I had was ice chips come through the straw whenever I tried to enjoy it. I was trying to rush out of there because I was completely disgusted at one point. An employee (male) came from the rear of the establishment, blew his nose, wiped it & then took the tissue and blotted his nose and mouth with it. After this, he didn't wash his hands! He proceeded to touch the computer screen, open the drawer and take tickets from that area. I'm thinking OMG please do not go near my drink, luckily he didn't, but I did notice he started making another drink after. SO GROSS! At this point, my decision of never returning was already made, but after trying this cup of ice, no thanks. What a waste of money! N the tapioca balls were very chewy. More...
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Mio A.
I really enjoyed my tea , flavors are too many , amazing & confuse you for a while to wonder which flavor is to hit , thank You .
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Allison De Los Reyes
Thank you for your recent addition of brown sugar on your menu. It really compliments the Matcha Milk tea with tapioca that I ordered. My nine year old daughter loves the mango fruit tea with mango popping bubbles. The owners are super nice and very hospitable and the place is very cozy. Looking forward to the addition of ice cream for the summer and hopefully sushi soon!! More...
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Wannatorn P.
Cute place. Good selection of flavors and toppings. Milk teas had nice flavor and wasn't overly sweet. Decent prices. Place is clean. Service was friendly. Pretty nice aesthetic. More...
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Jen Santillo
So excited to finally find a place with bubble tea so close to where I live!! Did not disappoint one bit, the bubble tea was amazing and the customer service was amazing as well. Everything I tried was so good, will definitely be back!! More...
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En-Tseh W.
this is just an average boba place. Â the boba is a bit too chewy not soft enough and not sweet enough. Â i got the lychee boba and the drink itself was just avg as well. Â place looks cute and clean the cashier guy was friendly and helpful. More...
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Priya R.
Think I found another favorite bubble tea spot. I got the Sesame Milk Tea, loved the flavor. It is a little grainy from the sesame but I think it's preference. Really cute place and lovely employees. Will be back for sure! More...
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Eric Batiz
First time at Ma’s, really enjoyed my coconut drink with mango beads, definitely going back again.
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Hannah T.
One of the worst places I've tried. My bubble tea had to be remade 3 times  because the worker could not figure out the correct ratio of flavor/sugar, but not before he told me thats how their bubble tea tastes and questioned me about if I had ever previously had bubble tea and where. Each attempt was flavorless and sugarless and him and another worker proceeded to make excuses. One of them was, "Oh, we are low on the flavor you requested so we couldn't add a lot". Why would you not mention this initially and think it's a good idea to half ass your customers drinks???After failed attempts another worker made it in a different flavor. They were nice but I'm never coming back here. More...
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Cat M.
Drinks can be a little pricey but in my opinion, totally worth it and consistent with other boba/tea places. Inside decor is totally cute and clean and staff is friendly and attentive. I've been back a few times and the passionfruit is the way to go. The strawberry lemonade is super sweet for my liking but definitely try the passionfruit. They said that's their best seller. They have a few different kinds of boba and have a rewards card so if you get it stamped off, you can get a free drink once it's filled! More...
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Yamila M.
The best bubble tea around! They have lots of menu options including almond & oat milk for people who prefer non-dairy options. I got the taro bubble tea with oat milk and black tea. I added tapioca, mango and lychee popping boba and it was delicious! The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The guy at the counter let me sample different tea options and helped me choose the best option! The store is also filled with goodies and treats to shop from, can't wait to go back! More...
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Mark M.
Not a bad tea shop among all the tea shops out there. Wish the tea was stronger, but the boba itself was amazing and made to perfection. They were having some technical difficulties when I was there so that could have been the reason why it wasn't as good as other reviews state, but definitely will be coming back to this place. More...
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Tracy T.
Excellent new spot, a must try! Came in with my son and mom. She ordered Korean coffee which was delicious and a nice accompaniment to a cool fall day. I drank the rose fruit tea with Boba. Absolutely delicious, fresh and amazing. My son ordered the strawberry milk tea, he begged for a 2nd cup. Highly recommend!! Cleaning, new establishment... Fair prices. We will be back! More...
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Kevin W H.
The owner Brian is super nice and very customer oriented and knowledgeable in his teas. Wishes in a long successful business
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Gene R.
Awesome bubble tea. Easy parking and fast and courteous service! My wife had a taro slushie bubble tea and I had  banana and both were delicious.
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Joanna C.
Just ordered a mango slush through Uber Eats and it's delicious! Not too sweet, the perfect amount of sugar. Can't wait to come here in person!
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Charlie Kim
Came here with my friends for some authentic bubble tea and was not disappointed, I got white peach with lychee jelly at 25% sugar and it was amazing! , would definitely recommend, good drinks and great vibes along with a friendly staff! More...
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Charlie K.
Came here with my friends for some authentic bubble tea and was not disappointed, I got white peach with lychee jelly at 25% sugar and it was amazing! , would definitely recommend, good drinks and great vibes along with a friendly staff! More...
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Leandra C.
Soo happy we found this place!!! We ordered two peach, one mango and one taro and they were all amazing! My boyfriend and I love bubble tea and we've started to tell the difference between fake tapioca bubbles and real ones- these are definitely the real deal and taste amazing. Our new go-to bubble tea shop!!!! Can't wait to come back and try other flavors More...
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Kevin F.
A great bubble tea shop in an easy-to-get-to location on Broadway/Rt 4. Wanted to try a new bubble tea place in the area and this came up as a suggestion. Prices seemed pretty good, especially compared to some of the chain shops. Decided to give it a try.Got my kid a fruit tea with fruit boba and myself a tea with tapioca. My order was made and was actually light on ice and sugar, as I requested. All was as expected and staff was great.Would recommend. More...
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Tarene F.
My boyfriend and I came to Ma's Tea House to try out their menu -- we ordered a sesame slush and banana milk. Everything was perfectly sweet and flavorful! The decor in this new tea house is the perfect blend of chic + minimal with homey accents. They really made it feel super comfortable and inviting. There's a cute sitting area in the back for a more cozy hangout space and high top tables towards the front for an easy in-and-out visit. Obviously have to point out the neon sign (aka IG photo op!) that everyone was lining up to take pics with.Overall, 10/10. Service was spot on. Great place to meet someone for a bubble tea date (plus they have yummy snacks!) More...
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Daniel C.
This boba spot opened recently so I had to check it out. I ordered the regular milk tea and it was the perfect drink for summer: ice cold, refreshing, and not overly sweet. Service was also timely and super friendly which is always appreciated.*For all you foodies out there, the interior is cute and everything about it IG worthy! More...
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Amanda L.
One of the cutest boba shops I've been to! The decor was super cute and aesthetically pleasing. The shop was very clean and the workers were nice too! My boyfriend and I got the Passionfruit tea and Mango Slush. We enjoyed both. Looking forward to our next visit to try some of their other flavors. More...
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James Y.
Definitely worth the drive to try all the different flavors! The interior gives such a cozy and cute vibe it is a great hangout spot too!
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Anthony Eckleberry
Everything about this place is awesome, and the people are cool. After your ninth drink you get one free.
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Elifsu G.
delicious teas & very sweet workers! dangerous that I live close by, will be coming in too often
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Preet S.
New spot wanted to check it out (had Jasmine Milk Tea) - staff was really friendly. Inside decor had a great vibe as well - a lot of sitting room.
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Greg K.
I live around the corner from this new spot and have been long awaiting their opening... the wait did not disappoint! I've been a Bergen County, New Jersey resident my entire life and have been a nut for Boba & Milk tea upwards of a decade. This is an awesome tea house and has the BEST milk tea around in my humble opinion. It is most definitely worth the trip down Broadway, the aesthetic of the store is awesome and so are the workers!! The Taro milk tea is incredible. Both the Jasmine green tea and black tea are amazing. The Jasmine is very much so fragrant and floral. The black is robust and flavorful. Tapioca was perfect and so was the lychee jelly :) Sugar and ice are all customizable and the prices are extremely reasonable, I most definitely highly recommend, this is the spot! More...
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What’s your signature dish?
Our most signature item on the menu is our plant-based/non-dairy milk teas.
We brew our teas with Black Assam Tea sourced from Taiwan. We add ice for cold teas. Then, we mix our milk teas with our non-dairy milk flavors like taro, matcha, mango, and more.
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
-we value our clients' taste profiles and preferences. We offer a range of plant-based/non-dairy teas that are refreshing, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing.
What do you love most about your job?
Making and creating tea that can be consumed by all types of people
What inspired you to start your own business?
Starting Ma's Tea House allows me to experience independence, solve challenges, and reap financial rewards. Serving my customers with my unique background allows me to thrive.
Why should our clients choose you?
Health based/plant based/non-dairy/minority owned/and flexible!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Only onsite services available. We do not offer online or remote services.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Providing more immune system boosting teas that tailor to our customers' needs and wants. We have a line of immune system strengthening and detoxing teas.
Catering
-On-site bubble tea making for events and celebrations
-healthy based teas with flavorings
-flexible with tea/plant-based milk/fruit flavor options
-include diverse options for toppings for your teas!
-decaf options included!
