{"674978":{"#nid":"674978","#data":{"type":"news","title":"One Grad Student\u2019s Guide to Atlanta\u2019s Boba Scene","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMo Jarin, Ph.D. student in environmental engineering, came to Atlanta from Buffalo, New York, in 2020. Amid the pandemic, finding fun things to do in a new city was tough. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere was nothing to do other than drive around looking for boba,\u201d said Jarin.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJarin developed her own boba rating system and came up with her top five boba gems in the Atlanta area. She evaluated 14 boba establishments to identify her top five favorites.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI will preface by saying these ratings are my personal opinions, and everyone enjoys different things,\u201d said Jarin. \u201cThere are also a million different toppings anyone can add to each drink to make it their own; it\u2019s literally limitless, and we love that.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethodology\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI always try to rate the places first on a classic milk tea option with low to no sugar, so I can taste the tea and whether it\u2019s bitter, flavorful, or of quality, or if the sugar is making up for the low quality of the tea,\u201d said Jarin.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJarin also considered in the ambiance and cost into her ratings. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWith inflation, boba no longer costs less than $5,\u201d said Jarin. \u201cMy top five list is inevitably some of the most costly places.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EJarin\u2019s Top 5 Boba Recommendations\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETan-Cha\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ERating: 9.2 out of 10\u003Cbr\u003ECost: $$\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5677 Buford Hwy NE Suite 101\u003Cbr\u003EDoraville, GA 30340\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJarin\u2019s Menu Recommendation:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E-Oolong milk tea with tiramisu foam (tiramisu lovers dream)\u003Cbr\u003E-Uji matcha with matcha foam (matcha heaven)\u003Cbr\u003E-Messy taro latte (the most genuine taro drink in the city)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4.0 Ice Cream and Drinks\u003Cbr\u003ERating: 9.1 out of 10\u003Cbr\u003ECost: $$\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6035 Peachtree Rd. Suite A201\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EDoraville, GA, 30360\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJarin\u2019s Menu Recommendation:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E-Mango sago slush (forever my favorite, I will die on this hill)\u003Cbr\u003E-Mochi black sesame (underrated)\u003Cbr\u003E-Peach\/fruity anything (they incorporate a lot of fruit chunks into the drink)\u003Cbr\u003E-Great seasonal drinks here as well\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETea Leaf and Creamery\u003Cbr\u003ERating: 9.0 out of 10\u003Cbr\u003ECost: $\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5091 Buford Hwy NE, #D\u003Cbr\u003EDoraville, GA, 30340\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s a good variety menu for classics,\u201d said Jarin. \u201cThere\u2019s also an excellent seasonal menu for fruit slushies, and they have ice cream and taiyaki for extra sweet cravings.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJarin\u0027s Menu Recommendation:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E-Current favorite is the Handcrafted Coco Mango (sub crystal boba for normal boba)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the Tea Leaf and Creamery website, a Georgia Tech location is coming soon.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETiger Sugar\u003Cbr\u003ERating 8.9 out of 10\u003Cbr\u003ECost: $\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6035 Peachtree Rd. #216\u003Cbr\u003EAtlanta, GA 30360\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJarin\u2019s Menu Recommendation:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E-Signature with baby boba (I like mini pearls)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETea Top\u003Cbr\u003ERating: 8.5 out of 10\u003Cbr\u003ECost: $$\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E6035 Peachtree Rd. 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