Boba T-T Opened New Shop in South Tacoma

The bubble tea establishment has replaced the former Jodo Tea storefront at 901 S. 72nd St.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Gouache-painted illustration of a single bubble tea cup with pearls on a wooden table, representing a new business opening. — Boba T-T has opened its first permanent retail location in South Tacoma at 901 S. 72nd St., Suite C36B, following years of local market operations. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Boba T-T has opened its new bubble tea shop at 901 S. 72nd St., Suite C36B, in South Tacoma. The location takes over the space formerly occupied by Jodo Tea, which operated there for two and a half years.

Why it matters

The opening marks a transition for the business owner from selling bubble tea at local markets to operating a permanent storefront. This change allows the shop to offer a broader range of beverages to the local community in a fixed location.

The shop serves 24-ounce milk teas, fruit teas, and sodas starting at $6.25, with additional toppings priced at 75 cents each. The store operates daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. using tea leaves imported from Vietnam and Taiwan.

The players

Boba T-T

This is a new beverage business that sells a variety of teas, coffees, and milkshakes.

Jodo Tea

This was the previous tenant at 901 S. 72nd St. that occupied the space for two and a half years.

The details

The menu features a variety of drinks including milkshakes, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and fruit teas. The owner secured the location after learning that the previous tenant was looking to vacate the premises.

Boba T-T officially opened its doors on September 24, 2026.
The shop continues daily operations from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The owner plans to return to local market sales next year.

Market Landscape

The opening of Boba T-T follows the broader regional trend of specialty beverage shops expanding into permanent retail footprints within South Tacoma. This shift highlights a transition where independent vendors are increasingly leveraging established retail spaces to compete in the local market.

Residents in South Tacoma can now visit the shop daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to purchase 24-ounce drinks starting at $6.25. Customers have the option to customize their orders with specific toppings for an additional 75 cents per serving.

The takeaway

The move from pop-up market sales to a brick-and-mortar location represents a significant milestone for small business owners in the beverage sector. Customers should look for future menu expansions, such as the introduction of dessert waffles, in the coming months.