Shing Tea 79

Shing Tea 79 is a bubble tea store at 1601 Cecil B. Moore Ave in Philadelphia, PA, near Temple’s campus. It brings together bubble tea and hot snacks, making it a convenient stop for students and others looking for a drink or a freshly prepared bite. Customer reviews mention a menu that ranges from milk teas to fruit teas, with tapioca boba and savory options. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed on Sunday, so it can fit a daytime break or an after-class visit during the week and on Saturday.

Drinks highlighted by customers include jasmine milk tea, brown sugar milk tea, strawberry milk tea, and taro milk tea, as well as passion fruit green tea and peach green tea. Reviewers often praise the chewy tapioca and generous boba portions, and several describe the drinks as flavorful and consistent across visits. One customer especially enjoys the combination of mulberry tea and spicy popcorn chicken, while another says the strawberry aroma comes through in a strawberry milk tea. These specific favorites offer a useful starting point, though tastes vary: one reviewer felt the taro milk tea they ordered had little noticeable taro flavor. If you have a preference for sweetness or ice, one reviewer reports ordering a drink with 70% sugar and less ice.

The food gives Shing Tea 79 another reason to visit beyond bubble tea. Spicy popcorn chicken is a frequently mentioned choice, and customers also call out Taiwanese sausage and Spam onigiri. One review describes the onigiri as freshly made and warm, with soft rice and Spam paired with spicy mayonnaise. Together, the drinks and hot snacks make the shop a practical option when you want something to sip alongside a savory bite, rather than a beverage alone. The customer feedback suggests an easygoing, casual stop, with repeat visitors valuing dependable preparation and orders that match what they requested.

Shing Tea 79 has a 4.8 rating from 71 reviews. Many customers describe returning for familiar favorites, and comments mention reliable flavor, carefully prepared drinks, and generous servings of boba. As with any menu, individual experiences can differ, so a highly rated drink may not be a perfect match for every preference. The range of milk tea, fruit tea, and snacks gives first-time visitors several ways to choose, whether they are drawn to classic tea flavors, fruit-forward drinks, or a warm savory item. If a particular flavor matters most to you, checking with the shop about the current preparation or options can help set expectations.

For anyone near Temple’s campus seeking bubble tea in Philadelphia, Shing Tea 79 offers a focused combination of tea drinks and hot snacks at its Cecil B. Moore Avenue location. It may suit students meeting for a quick treat, neighbors looking for a familiar drink, or visitors who want to pair boba with popcorn chicken, Taiwanese sausage, or Spam onigiri. Plan around the posted hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Sunday closed. With multiple customer-recommended drinks and savory bites, it is a neighborhood option worth considering when you want both a beverage and something to eat.