Arriving in the U.S. from Taiwan in the '90s, boba tea (sometimes called bubble tea) is currently all the craze. And Rove Boba Tea—a fun, flavorful addition to the foothills—is the perfect place to jump on board the bandwagon. When you walk in, you’re greeted by an esthetically pleasing environment: a wall of pink roses, velvet lounge chairs, and iridescent wall décor. The menu is extensive, including milk teas, refresher teas, and slushies—all available with a variety of boba and other enticing toppings—plus hot drinks, bánh mi sandwiches, salads, and fried foods aplenty (shrimp tempura, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and more). I opted for a Rose-Lychee Milk Tea and Honey Milk Tea (both with boba, of course!) and, impulsively, an order of house-made Egg Rolls with sweet chili sauce on the side. While waiting, I admired the bright, playful interior, imagining all the great photo ops—but before I could snap a pic, my order was ready. Both teas were flavored perfectly, not overwhelming, and incredibly refreshing. Pro tip: I ordered my drinks with 50% sweetness (you can choose between no sweetness, 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%), and it was plenty sweet. The fresh-out-of-the-fryer egg rolls boasted a crispy crunch and were jam-packed with perfectly seasoned pork and veggies. Unfortunately, everything was gone in the blink of an eye; fortunately, I’ll be back again (and again!) to feed my newly acquired need for boba.

— by Bella Nolen
Whether you like it fruity and dairy-free, extra-creamy and extra-colorful, or somewhere in between, you’re bound to love these beloved boba spots!

Chameleon Boba
2533 Merrychase Drive, Suite 400, Cameron Park, 530-350-7122, @chameleon_boba
MUST-TRY: Hazy Earl “Tilk”

 

Sunright Tea Studio
1001 East Bidwell Street, Suite 102, Folsom, 916-293-9621, snrtea.com
MUST-TRY: Oreo Brûlée Boba Milk

 

T&5 Café & Bakery
195 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-790-8638, t5bakerycafe
MUST-TRY: Brown Sugar Boba Coconut Milk

 

Teaspoon
1171 Riley Street, Folsom, 279-666-4279; 4420 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, 916-932-4071; 2030 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 16, Roseville, 916-899-5698, teaspoonlife.com
MUST-TRY: House Milk Tea

 

Tokyo Cream
1906 Taylor Road, Suite 110, Roseville, 916-918-1121, order.tokyocreamusa.com
MUST-TRY: Cloud 9