Ocha Tea - Annandale

Awesomeness all in a cup. Friendly staff and quick service. The environment is cozy with board/card games to play while you sip on the perfect drink. Options are plentiful. First time here. My husband and I both love it. I got tropical green tea and he got a coconut smoothy. We live an hour away but will be back on special occasions.

My biggest peeve is convenience and this can't be more convenient. Right off 236 heading East towards Alexandria on the right hand side, this shop is tiny, clean, and easy to get to. There's a decent parking lot and other shops I wouldn't go to aside from this one. The cost of the tea is comprible and competitive. The flavor is on point and we enjoy coming here.

The staff working on weekends tend to be quite slow, and the tea often tastes off. They don't seem to know how to mix the drinks properly; I notice that the clear fructose syrup always settles at the bottom, and my request for double sea salt foam is frequently overlooked. I've also seen them use tap water to fill the teas when they need extra volume, which is concerning. Once, when I asked if they had put double sea salt in my drink, the guy at the register simply said "yes," even though my friend's drink, which also had double sea salt, had noticeably more foam. The customer service is lacking, and if it weren't for that exceptional employee and the overall good selection of teas, I would rate this place 2 out of 5 stars. Additionally, some staff members park right in front of the store, which takes up valuable parking space, especially since spots are limited.

I really enjoy the diverse drink selection at this restaurant. It's one of my favorite places to grab bubble tea and spend time with friends. The drinks are flavorful without being overly sweet like some other tea spots. The staff is friendly, and they even have board games available, making it a great spot to relax and hang out.

It seems like the taste of the drinks varies depending on who prepares them. I ordered the same drink over several days, but it didn’t taste as good as it did the last time I had it.