LiHO Tea 313 Somerset

LiHO TEA at 313 Somerset sets itself apart from other bubble tea chains by actually brewing tea from proper leaves rather than using powder or concentrate. You can taste the difference – the tea flavour comes through clearly even in their milk-based drinks.

Their main selling point is the “Light Milk Tea” series, which has less milk and sugar than standard bubble tea. It’s a practical option if you want bubble tea but don’t want to feel like you’ve just drunk a meal. The tea-to-milk ratio lets you taste what you’re actually drinking, whether it’s oolong, green, or black tea base.

The menu covers standard tea types (green, white, oolong, red, black) plus seasonal drinks. They experiment with both imported ingredients and local flavours. Some combinations work better than others – their Cheese Tea series and Da Hong Pao Milk Tea are solid choices, whilst some seasonal experiments can miss the mark.

Service at this outlet is functional. Orders get processed quickly during regular hours, though weekend afternoons see longer waits. The location inside 313 Somerset makes it convenient for a takeaway whilst shopping.

Prices run $4-6 for a medium drink, with speciality options costing more. It’s not cheap, but the quality justifies the price if you care about actual tea flavour.

The Reality: LiHO delivers on its promise of fresh-brewed tea. If you’ve got tired of overly sweet bubble tea that tastes like flavoured milk, this is a decent alternative. They’re not reinventing the wheel – they’re just making bubble tea with real tea.

Rating: 4/5

Good for: Takeaway, people who want to taste tea in their milk tea

Worth trying: Light Milk Tea series, Da Hong Pao Milk Tea

Skip if: You prefer very sweet drinks or don’t care about tea flavour