Happy Lemon Boston

If you’re craving some bubble tea, this place should do the trick!
I was very hesitant to try this place out, but I don’t regret it! The jasmine green tea is really refreshing. I got the lemon pineapple green tea which was a bit too sour for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Boba also is cooked right and not hard! Toppings are all .50 cents though, so prices are soso– but for the quality it seems worth it. Although I wish they gave more boba/​whatever topping you get– cause there was barely any (at least it seemed like it). Star off for that, but maybe because I asked for half boba and half lychee jelly. So note that!
Pro: They have stamp cards! Yes! Buy 10 get 1 free!
I’m sure that most if not all of their drinks are refreshing, so I’ll come back and give the other drinks a try. This place would seem like a place that’s perfect for the summer though!

I don’t understand what is all the fuzz about this boba shop. It just another milk tea store added to the list in the downtown area along with Chatime, Kung Fu Tea, Tea Do… ect. The place is new, located in The Corner food court so the shop look clean and new. The services was pretty slow though. I stop by today and there are only two people working behind the counter. One girl out front and one guy stay behind the back the whole time. I tried the mango green tea with boba and it was alright. Not a wow factor.

Really good! I’m not a tea person in general. I just felt curious about this new place in corner mall with a big smiling lemon head on the wall. I ordered a medium grape fruit green tea, taste amazing… no artificial favors added like other chain beverage shops. they use real grapefruit combined with green tea… I have to try the mango Yakult smoothie next time.

The mango matcha latte was really surprised me! I went there few days ago, they had some free samples on the counter, it says mango matcha latte on the tag.
I took a sip at first time, the mango flavor was so rich, and I can tell they use fresh mango in there, the taste is little bit smoothie like, and it has perfect balance of mango and matcha blend.
Before I tried mango matcha latte, I used to get cheese green tea at happy lemon, it is very unique concept, the cheese layer on top of green just making the appearance looks interesting, and when I drink it I would like to blend the cheese and green tea mix together. The best part about this drink is the jasmine and milkiness taste, very attractive!
I strongly Recommend this spot if you are tired of old fashion bubble tea and local coffee stores!

My favorite thing about Unilocal is that it helps me discover new foods. As soon as I heard about Happy Lemon, tucked away in the «Food Experience» food court in Downtown Crossing’s Corner Mall, I knew I had to try it. Salted cheese? In a drink?!
Actually, the salted cheese is kind of like a tangy whipped cream/​crème fraîche with a sprinkle of green (?) rock salt on top. When you taste it by itself, you notice a bit of funkiness, but when you drink it together with the tea, it blends into the drink and makes it creamy. It’s like nothing I’ve ever tasted but soooo good!
I almost didn’t order green tea because sometimes I find it a little bland, but this green tea was full of flavor with just the right level of sweetness for me (although you can request less). If you like dairy, you have to try the green tea with salted cheese!
I also tried a free sample of the «one fresh lemon» black tea. The visible pulp proved the use of fresh lemon, but I thought I detected an artificial lemon flavor as well. The lemon black tea would really hit the spot on a hot day! I prefer it to Starbucks iced tea lemonade due to the more powerful lemon flavor.
There was only one person working here, so the service was a bit slow. At least while you wait you can watch your drink being made in the clean, open kitchen – no secrets here! I also appreciate how they didn’t overfill the cup with ice. There was just enough to make my drink cold, which is my preference, but again, you can request more ice if you like.
If you don’t speak Chinese, you might have to point to the menu on the counter to order. I asked for tapioca a few times, but I didn’t get any in my drink. Actually, I’m glad I didn’t, since it would have been a bit too rich for me with the salted cheese. You can also add taro, lychee jelly, yakult (Korean yogurt drink), and other mix-​ins to any beverage for $ 0.50-$ 1.
The menu clearly lists the categories of drinks and different prices for medium iced, large iced, and hot drinks. Prices are pretty reasonable; almost everything is under $ 5.
I’m almost mad that I discovered Happy Lemon, because now there’s another sweet treat I’ll be constantly craving. I can’t wait to work my way through the menu, but it’ll be hard to compete with the salted cheese!

I went here a couple weeks ago with a friend. As others have mentioned, it is located in the food court downtown. They looked really clean and organized. Tax is already included in the price, which is nice!
My friend ordered the chocolate with salty cheese. It is like a cold version of those hot chocolate packets. There was no taste of cheese, not even an aftertaste. The salty cheese did not enhance the taste of the chocolate like we thought since chocolate and salt go hand in hand. This was ok, but definitely not my first choice.
I ordered the green tea with salty cheese. The green tea was refreshing, but there was only a hint of it. I didn’t think there was an obvious overwhelming matcha taste. The salty cheese gave this drink a butterscotch aftertaste, which was interesting.
Overall, I would definitely stop by again to try their other flavors.

Rock salted cheese and green tea — Odd as it sounds, it was delicious. I just loved the balance of sweetened green tea flowing with the cheesy layer down the hatch. It takes just a quick few practice sips at first to adjust the tilt level of the cup each time you drink so that you can get the right 50/​50, ying yang balance to mix a bit in your mouth. I’ve gone twice and had it cold each time, medium for $ 4.
Staff is quick to take your order and smooth transaction both times.

Was surprised that a boba/​drinks place moved into the DT food court. I was even more surprised when I read the menu and saw that they had salted cheese in some of their drink options. Now I know what you’re thinking and you’re thinking the worst of the worst. But I’ll let you know right now that they’re not all that crazy for adding cheese. Btw the servers there are very nice about letting you try the salted cheese prior to ordering it. I ended up ordering the green tea drink w/​salted cheese. The salted cheese is a semi thick consistency (imagine condensed milk with a bit of water) and it has a very minor salty taste. The green tea w/​salted cheese combo was another surprise for me because it wasn’t that bad. I can’t say that my stomach agreed later on nor did my office appreciate the sour milk smell but I can’t hate it. Give it a try if you’re daring enough and not lactose intolerant.
I will return to give the other drinks a shot!

i feel like they try too hard to be cute. their logo really creeps me out
I’m not a huge fan of how their drinks menu is organized. It might make more sense to regulars but at first sight, it’s definitely confusing to see three different sections dedicated to drinks with lemon in it
there’s also a section called Matcha Beverages and I’m sort of appalled by the fact that there’s only banana, mango, and kiwi on there. i’m sorry but none of those options really appeal to me and almost sound painful. also, i noticed that there are two matcha drinks under specialty beverages, with one of them being the original matcha latte. if i came here looking for a simple classic matcha drink, i would go straight to that matcha beverage section and probably walk away being confused and disappointed!
i was super delighted to see tall the yakult drinks on the menu though! although common in Asia and New York, I think this is the first time I’ve seen them offered here in Boston. Definitely reminds me of my childhood
there are way better bubble tea options in Chinatown which is closer for me. the only reason I’d ever come back is to try the salted cheese drinks just because i’m curious to see what they’re like
overall, i’m glad this place exists. though it may not be my cup of tea, i’m sure many people are pleased with some of their selections. boston is in dire need of a more forward thinking bubble tea spot, especially with the growing number of international students we’ve been getting

I was skeptical when I first heard about this from Simpson below, but I thought it sounded like a really interesting idea, if only a strange concept. I got the Salty Cheese Green Tea, and too my surprise, the cheese was not an overpowering flavor to the tea. I think if you had not told me there was cheese in it, I wouldn’t be able to tell.
To be clear, the cheese is only in the foam that sits on the surface of the drink, so each sip has a bit of salty cheese flavor, but it serves to accent the flavor of the tea. I’m not as much a fan of very sweet drinks, but the salt did allot to balance it.
I will be back to try their other drinks, sweet and less sweet. Salty and not.

Salty Cheese.
Green Tea.
Those two terms by themselves sound all right. Maybe Salty cheese might throw you off a little bit, but it still doesn’t sound too bad.
Put those two together and people LOSE THEIR MINDS.
«WTF why would u mix cheese and tea?»
«EEWWWWWW that sounds so gross»
«Just thinking of that makes me nauseous»
At least, those were some of the reactions I got from people when I told them about this new joint called ‘Happy Lemon.‘
I was definitely intrigued when I heard of this drink. How would cheese and green tea mix together? Where does the salt come in? Will there be chunks of salty cheese suspended in iced green tea? Am I going to regret my decision to try this?
Well after having tried it, I can safely say that I’m a fan. No, there’s no chunks of cheese floating in the tea. It’s very mild. Honestly, this tastes like a very milky milk tea. The salt isn’t pronounced, but its there. Just enough to add that extra flavor profile of which the term escapes me right now.
In short, it’s delicious. Go give it a shot. I’ll be heading back there soon to try the other Salty Cheese flavors.

Happy Lemon is apparently huge in Asia, although I have never heard of it until my friend told me to check it out during my trip to Boston. This place is adorable – cute happy lemon heads everywhere. It is not your normal bubble tea shop. Their menu is very innovative. They have very interesting combinations, and they’re very well balanced. I love that they are so unique and the tea is made fresh daily. They also have a merchandise window, but I don’t think they have enough in stock for sale yet, but everything is SO CUTE, I’m pretty sure customers won’t be able to resist splurging on their merchandise when they stock up. I love that their logo really makes an imprint on customers.
The service was great. The girl who took our order was lovely, she had a positive attitude, and was polite and apologetic when the drinks we ordered didn’t come in a certain size. She was helpful and informative when we asked for other options when the drink that my cousin originally wanted to order was sold out. After we ordered, she provided us with a little happy lemon head with a number on the back, how cute is that! Their price range is also pretty reasonable, approximately $ 3 — $ 6, depending on what you order.
If you love lemons, definitely try this place, you won’t regret it. I ordered the green tea with rock salted cheese after reading a few Unilocal reviews on their New York location, since this location is still pretty new. I know, it sounds weird, but trust me, it tastes delicious! My cousins ordered the lemon yakult and the lemon green tea and they really liked it. The lemon green tea was a bit on the sour side, but I thought it was very light and refreshing. You can also adjust the amounts of sugar and ice in your drinks. I intend to come back and try their other drinks! I hope they will open up a location at Chinatown in New York in the near future!

Me and my friends decided to give it a try since we both are lemon lovers. We tried the One-​Lemon series with honey green tea and the salted cheese drink with green tea… I don’t know what to say… They are just AMAZING! They taste wayyyyy better than what we were expected, we will definitely be back!

Happy Lemon recently opened its first location in Boston and joins the recent «Asian Invasion» of businesses. Happy Lemon appears to be a worldwide franchise operation. This location is located in the Corner Mall foodcourt in Downtown Crossing. There are several components to the menu including the fresh lemon series (it seems to be a lemon + choice of green, black, or honey green tea), slushies with various ingredients (they have a premium ice machine), milk tea, and other various beverages. It appears that the tea is made fresh daily. When I went, the place was busy. They take your order and give you a number on a Happy Lemon head — very adorable. The employees were very serious about making the tea, and it was a very precise process (very much like the very earnest and determined cream puff manufacturing at Beard Papa). I loved the tea and decided to go with the fresh lemon black tea, which was absolutely delicious and tasted very fresh with a good amount of lemon juice. It was gone very fast and am eager to go back soon!
The factor that differentiates Happy Lemon from other tea places is that they do offer a unique product and it was very fresh/​excellent quality.
Price point for this place is around $ 4 — 6 dollars depending on what you order and what size you choose. They accept Visa/​MC/​AMEX but card minimum is $ 5. This is a good place to go for an afternoon treat!

luv their drink alot! their lemon series are the best real fruit drink I’ve ever had. the salty cheese green tea is amazing too! im officially addicted.

Best drink I ever have！Like it very much！！Oreo milk tea is amazing. I wanna try other drinks next time.