Kung Fu Tea – Tampa

BobbA!
I love me some Bobba! This drink got my wife and I through and around SouthEast Asia and it’s great to see a whole establishment dedicated to it in Tampa.
If your not familiar with Bobba/​Bubble tea… a short definition:
A cold, frothy drink made with iced tea, sweetened milk or other flavorings, and usually with sweet black balls or «pearls» made from tapioca.
Kung Fu has many… many options and varieties to choose from. I would recommend staying on the «Top 10» until you figure your tastes out.
I decided to go with the deluxe model… the Red Wow Milk… and WOW… it was full of bobbas, three different varieties at that.
The milk was sweet and the extras were super tasty. The drink clocked in right under $ 6 which compared to Bangkok is highway robbery (there were about $ 1 us dollar there) but… this is Tampa.
Stop by and try out this great refreshing and surprisingly filling drink next time you are in the USF area.

I decided to stop by the place yesterday since I was in the neighborhood. Their menu is very inclusive of various flavors of slush and tea.
I decided to go with my favorite Matcha Milk Tea after learning that they use lactose-​free milk. I got the medium sized tea. After paying for it, it was served rather quickly. The taste of the tea was great. However, it did have a bit of a grainy & powdery texture to it. The amount of sweetness and ice was perfect though.
I also learned that they have a drive thru later which I was very excited to see. I will definitely be visiting again when I’m craving tea! Overall, pretty impressed but the tea was slightly pricey (upwards of $ 4) for a medium sized drink.

While in the area for a quick stay-​cation, I, spontaneously ended up at this non-​overpriced tea location, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, including coffee and slushes.
Bubble tea specialists behind the counter were very helpful, however, my lemon black tea with jelly did not meet my refreshment standards. Perhaps maybe next time, I shall settle for a simple smoothie.
Drive-​thru caught my eye, in which, I found to be fascinating for this franchise.
Friendly and relaxing atmosphere for a local chill and study spot, just five minutes from the USF campus. Enjoyed the atmosphere more than my order.

They have the freshest boba in Tampa area. And also, they have large selection of flavors!

Craving the typical milk tea so I went to this snazzy place. I got the regular milk tea with pudding, thumbs up! It was the perfect sweetness and the egg pudding wasn’t too sweet either! This might be my go to place for milk teas now. But I wish the workers were a little enthusiastic and personable. They looked like robots working giving out teas. Btw this place is squeaky clean and very cozy-​with lights all romantic and stuff. Good thing I’m not a college student anymore, since I might be taking a nap in their comfy chairs than studying lol.

Okay so I have been on a search for the best boba in town and I had high hopes for this place. Having lived in Los Angeles, my standards for boba are quite high, so I was sad that I was disappointed. First of all a drive through boba place sounded legit! As a major boba fan this was going to be ideal but for my first visit I thought I should venture inside.
Unfortunately, the customer service is lacking. I asked them to combine 2 flavors and make a coconut matcha tea which btw Kalisea tea house introduced me to and I loved, so I felt for a comparison, I should go with my go to flavor. However, I was told they would not do that because this place is «a chain»! Really, they will not make any orders not on their menu even if it means combining 2 flavors they have. Seriously that is ridiculous, being a chain shouldn’t have to preclude you from customization if the request is reasonable.
So I went with a piña colada slush with boba and also pudding bc I had never seen that as a topping choice at any of the boba places I have been to before. So the piña colada slush I got with low sweetness and it tasted fine but my problem is with their boba. They keep the boba balls in honey and it gives them a very distinct sweet honey flavor I did not enjoy. It took away from my drink flavor to taste honey every time I took a sip. It overpowered the pins colada flavor. I also thought their boba balls were too chewy. I didn’t like the texture.
I will stick to Kalesia tea house for their smoothies. They make custom orders and suggest flavor combos you may have never thought of like coconut matcha green tea, which is one of my new favs. Naga tea is also great. The boba has a better texture and they also let you combine flavors.
Lastly This place has a great interior to lounge in and the snack items like the salt and pepper chicken nuggets and the spring rolls were hot, fresh, and very enjoyable. Because of this I may give this place another chance and instead of boba try one of their jellies and see if that works out better for me. I will update my review if that’s the case.

This is my favorite boba spot around USF campus. It has a nice atmosphere and is easy to study at while you’re eating or sipping your tea. The boba balls are made perfectly and are not too hard like other boba places in the area. The teas themselves can be very sweet but you can customize your tea so they are not as sweet.

Cool to hang out whie zip you fresh cold tea
They have so many kind tea and its teatastic
Friendly staff, cool deco and cozy sofa
You have to check the tea shake machine in the back of counter, so cool

Bubble tea is very standard (A+ as all KF Teas are) but why is the Taiwanese popcorn chicken here sooo dry? It was like a desert in my mouth, you could hear the dryness when I swallowed the chicken! Well anyway, this seems to be the best bubble tea in Tampa, so I won’t complain too much… but just be warned about the chicken. bawk bawk bawk.

Visiting Tampa and stopped by here to try out their milk tea. It tasted great! Speedy check out, Fast service, and the most important; they gotten all the orders correct.
Seems like a great place to hang out or do school assignments, very relaxing place.

Was completely empty when I got there, but it was after 8pm on a Wednesday. I ordered my go to for judging bubble tea places, which is a black milk tea. Wish I had known that I could change the sweetness level, it was a tad too sweet for my taste. I would definitely come back to try some of the slushies and fruity flavors. I liked that it didn’t have a powdery chalky tastes that subpar bubble tea does. Not sure if they used fresh tea, but it was pretty good. The boba were well cooked but a tad sweet for my tastes. Service was friendly and fast.
ETA: Came back a second time during a much more busy day, and whoa, they earned the fifth star for sure– I ordered the passion fruit and it was the best fruit slush I’ve had in a long time and the boba were perfectly made, and just the right amount of sweet. I’m not in the area often but this place definitely impressed, and I can’t wait to go back!

I have tasted «bubble tea» everywhere. From Taiwan (the birthplace of bubble tea) to Flushing, New York. I actually don’t like the boba and I prefer the egg pudding on the bottom so I can’t comment on their bubble tea. That being said… I love this place!
The tea house is clean and the staff are efficient. They are not talkative but they make the tea fast and don’t get the order wrong. I like the fact you can choose the ice and sweetness level. I get my drinks with 50% sweetness with regular ice. That’s my personal preference and I think everyone’s concoction will be different. That’s the beauty of it. Bubble tea Bespoke style!
As other commented, the interior is surprisingly nice especially when the exterior looks as if this was a converted fast food joint turned into Asian tea house. It’s a great place to study, as the seats are comfy, space is ample, and there is free wifi.
Quick tip:
It’s nestled near MD Oriental and if you drive too fast (going away from Bruce B. Downs on Fowler) you can miss it. But if you do miss, turn around and stop by!!!
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Such an interesting little place. Of course I stumbled upon this place on Unilocal :). I can’t wait to try all the different possible combinations. This time I tried Almond Milk Tea. For some crazy reason I thought it would be a good idea to try red beans and pudding in the tea. NOT a fan of drinking beans but that’s a personal preference. I enjoyed the pudding, it is more of a custard texture than the traditional pudding that I’m use to but it was a nice compliment to the tea. My daughter tried the caramel mochiatto slush which was very yummy. I am a fan and can’t wait to return.

Big selection of Bubble Tea + Drive Through + hot appetizers + welcoming lough + free wifi = 6 stars.
Yes 6 — because 5 is an injustice.
Please expand to NJ.

My family and I have been here a few times and service is always prompt and efficient. The workers aren’t particularly friendly or warm but they know what they are doing and the orders right.
I love the easy ordering process with what type of toppings, level of sweetness, and amount of ice.
I always pick 30% sweet on all my drinks and I find that’s sweet enough for me!
My favorite here are their milk tea boba drinks. My husband prefers the fruit teas with jelly.
The space is inviting with comfortable chairs as well as free wi-​fi.

Why I love Kung Fu Tea:
— Clean restaurant and bathroom
— Comfy chairs and tables
— Free wifi
— Fast service
— So many drink options
— Yummy milk teas (the only kind I drink)
— Lots of additional ingredients (ie. boba, jelly, etc)
— You can adjust the sugar level (my fav option!)
— Their rewards program (buy 10 get 1 med free)
Why I’m not a fan:
— A bit on the expensive side
— There’s only one in the Tampa Bay area and it’s 35 min from my house: o (
Despite the 2 cons, I get a milk tea there once a week on average. There are other milk tea places closer to where I live, but I really only like Kung Fu Tea.

What do I not love about this place? They have the best teas in town (tied with Got Tea). I love all their teas— the taro milk tea, the passion fruit slush, the mango slush. They have hot drinks too, which is awesome because it gets pretty cold in there.
They have a more unique selection of drinks and toppings– seems like they sell more authentic Asian drinks. My friends are obsessed with this place. They buy two drinks each time from being greedy. They especially like the white gourd tea. They also have small snacks here like calamari and chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were okay, just a little too salty for me. Did I mention they have drive-​thru? Woot woot!

To my surprise, Kung Fu Tea is a chain. I only figured this out when I was looking for a website with a menu online. No wonder they seemed to have it together, operationally from the beginning.
So, anyone who’s read my reviews know I love a drive thru. I’m not particularly fond of fast food, but I am lazy during the work day to get out of the car or truck to get a bite to eat and I’ll eat a little junk for the convenience… and even though I wasn’t crazy about the teas at Kung Fu at first, I kept coming back for the convenience of the drive thru.
I’m glad I waited a bit to write this review because Kung Fu has improved their tea making with every order I’ve placed. I am quite particular, however. I do let them know exactly how I want my matcha green tea or taro smoothies… blended very smooth and creamy with no icy chunks… but don’t make it milky! They happily oblige.
I have been inside Kung Fu Tea several times. The décor is contemporary, clean and inviting for anyone who wants to get computer work done or just lounge. The seating is comfortable and plentiful. There are also no lack of outlets for your devices.
What’s nice about this tea spot is the variety of teas as well as the items you can add to your tea. Kung Fu doesn’t limit you to Boba (tapioca), but you can get red bean, mung beans or jelly. You’re also not limited to teas. You can get a variety of milk drinks and coffee. This location also offers some food, which I have yet to try.
This is not my favorite tea joint, but it is the most convenient when I’m on that side of Tampa.

I gave the first review after trying out two drinks and gave them 4 stars.
I’ve had more of a chance to explore their menu and I am pretty much addicted. Try their oolong milk tea with boba. I’ve had one from Got Tea, but it’s not nearly as good as KFT’s version. It goes to show their approach is better. A smaller menu focused on quality.
Also feel free to try a honeydew cake to go with your drink especially if you are unfamiliar with the Asian dessert. It’s well priced for 1.50 and goes well with the teas.
What I say about the store/​building still stands. KFT looks deceivingly commercial on the outside, but really well put together inside. You will find it furnished with modern and comfortable seating. The decoration is very simple and tasteful. The restroom has always been very clean in my experience. I haven’t had any issues with their wifi speed. It’s the perfect place for students who want to study with a little white noise.
I’m a fan of several study cafes in the area including kaleshia, felicitous, and local starbucks. They all offer different things. For me KFT offers the best study environment and best Boba tea.

All I could think of when I see Kung Fu Tea is singing…
«Kung Fu Fighting,
Those Kicks were Fast As Lightning,
It was a Little Bit Frightening,
But they Fought With Expert Timing»
Thanks to Carl Douglas since he sang this song back in the day, and I can sing this song when I’m making my order!
I am so not versed on bubble tea yet. I’m learning and the people working here are marvelous. They do their own Kung Fu Fighting when they are dealing with all of my questions. They are so patient as they ever can be.
I picked up two drinks: One was a Passion Fruit Slush with Mango and Pineapple Jelly. Honestly, I said I want something sweet, I like Passion Fruit. Please make it good, yes she did!
The second drink I got was less daring, and that was a strawberry milk slush. Both were as sweet as sweet can be. You can pick your sweetness, and you can pick your toppings like Jelly, Red Bean, Mung Bean, Bubble, or Boba, that’s Robyn M’s favorite, she doesn’t know it yet though.
There are a bunch ways to do the tea, and lots of flavors. Tell me what you like, and I can tell you if they have it, or how about I just give you some examples like: Matcha Red Bean Slush & Mung Bean Slush. That’s Melinda M’s. favorite. Melony R. loves green tea so maybe she would like the Taro Milk Green Tea. Kung Fu Pomelo Tea sounds fun too. Love me some pomelos. See, there are options options options.
When you get your drink, make sure to sit on their big gray couches. You can have fun socializing with your friends in person, or using the free wifi through your computer or cell phone.
It’s a fun cool place to be so check it out, and make it your own. Don’t forget the groupon. You will get more for your money money money!!!