Bubble tea enthusiasts, rejoice! A new bubble tea haven, Ten One Tea House, has recently graced Harvard Square, bringing with it a promise of artisanal, healthy drinks for tea lovers. Nestled on the corner of JFK and Winthrop Street, this Boston-area chain has quickly captured attention, boasting over 3000 followers on Instagram since its opening on March 1.
Harvard students with a penchant for bubble tea may find the location familiar, as it once housed Möge Tee, renowned for its fruit slushes and frappe-style teas. However, Ten One Tea House offers a fresh take on the bubble tea experience, featuring a diverse array of milk and green teas alongside its promising fruit slushes.
While Ten One Tea House shares similarities with Möge Tee as a chain, its Cambridge location stands out with its sophisticated interior design, featuring pristine white walls, an illuminated menu, and upscale furniture. This aesthetic sophistication translates into the shop’s tea flavors, ranging from osmanthus honey to Earl Grey milk tea, catering to adventurous palates while also offering staple flavors like brown sugar, matcha, and taro milk tea.
What sets Ten One Tea House apart, however, is its variety of toppings. Offering not only the traditional brown sugar tapioca but also options like white honey, blue butterfly, and dragon fruit boba, the shop provides a unique twist on the bubble tea experience. This attention to detail and creativity in flavor combinations adds a new dimension to the bubble tea landscape in Harvard Square.
While some may question the necessity of yet another bubble tea shop in the area, Ten One Tea House aims to distinguish itself through its commitment to quality ingredients and expansive menu options. As the competition among bubble tea establishments in the Square intensifies, Ten One Tea House’s unique flavors and toppings hold the promise of carving out its own niche in the market.
Ultimately, whether Ten One Tea House can establish itself as a staple in Harvard Square’s bubble tea scene remains to be seen. However, for those craving a sweet, fruity, and fragrant tea experience, this new addition may just become the go-to spot for satisfying bubble tea cravings. So, next time you find yourself in Harvard Square, why not give Ten One Tea House a try and see what sets it apart?
