Tbaar Chá Bà - North Bethesda

This is my new favorite bubble tea spot! They offer a variety of alternative milks such as oats, coconut, almond, and soy. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that their oat milk is the richest option. I was happy to learn that their tapioca pearls do not contain honey, unlike some other bubble tea chains. We tried the Thai tea with tapioca and the milk black tea with tapioca, both were delicious. I'm already planning my next visit to this place. Like many bubble tea places, they can customize the sweetness and ice level of your drink. They also serve juices and onigiri, but unfortunately do not cater to vegans who avoid pork. Hopefully they'll add options for vegans soon. Due to COVID, the indoor seating is not available, but they have a walk-up counter. It would be helpful if they were more clearly labeled to indicate this setup. You can order ahead for pickup or order at the counter.

I have found a new favorite bubble tea spot! They offer a variety of alternative milk options such as oats, coconut, almond, and soy. I was delighted to learn that they use Oatly brand oat milk, which I believe is the creamiest. I inquired about the tapioca and was pleased to find out that it does not contain honey, unlike some other bubble tea chains. We tried the Thai tea with oat milk and tapioca, as well as the black milk tea with oat milk and tapioca. I was very impressed with the quality and already planning my next visit. Just like most bubble tea places nowadays, you can customize the sweetness level (0%, 25%, etc.) and amount of ice in your drink. They also offer juices and onigiris, however, none of the rice balls are vegan, which I hope they will change soon. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the physical store is not open to customers, but operates as a walk-up counter. I appreciate this setup and hope more places adopt a similar system. Orders can be placed in advance for pickup or at the counter.