"I wanted to share the same joy I felt the first time I tried real bubble tea in Taiwan — that first sip through the fat straw, the burst of pearls, the creamy sweetness. That's what Mao is about."
Mao Bubble Tea opened in 2018 in the heart of Tbilisi. What started as a tiny counter with three flavors has grown into a beloved café with over 30 drinks, a team of passionate tea-lovers, and a community of regulars who feel like family.
We source our teas from small farms in Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and Japan. Our fruit is delivered fresh every morning from local markets. We hand-cook our tapioca pearls daily, because there's simply no other way to get that perfect chew.
No artificial syrups. No shortcuts. Just bubble tea made the way it deserves to be made.
Every decision we make — from which teas we source to how we train our team — comes back to these four things.
Real fruit, premium loose-leaf teas, and no artificial colors or flavors — ever. If it doesn't taste honest, it doesn't go in the cup.
Tapioca pearls cooked fresh each morning, fruit cut at opening time. We never serve yesterday's ingredients.
Dairy-free, vegan and zero-sugar options across the entire menu. Great bubble tea should be for everyone.
Proudly local and warmly Georgian. We support nearby suppliers and create a space where everyone feels at home.
Tea obsessive, flavor experimenter, and the reason this all exists. Mao travelled across Asia to perfect every recipe.
Keeps everything running smoothly — from sourcing the freshest fruit to making sure every order is perfect.
The creative mind behind our seasonal specials. If it's beautiful and delicious, Luka probably dreamed it up.
Your smile when you walk in and when you leave — that's Mariam's work. She makes every customer feel like a regular.
We'd love to meet you. Drop in, say hello, and let us make you something wonderful.