Briarwood mall shoppers in search of boba now have two options with the May opening of Totally Tea in Center Court.
With tapioca pearls of strawberry, kiwi, and mango available among the dozens of drink choices, the chain is an up-and-
comer in the popular bubble tea market. According to its website, Totally Tea started in Novi in 2020 and already has more than forty locations. Ten, including this one, are in Simon Property Group shopping centers.
Farhan Khan, nephew of owner Mo Salam, was offering free samples of the Wowwee Lemonade one recent weekday as he covered for the drink stand’s two regular staffers. He says his uncle is also busy building another chain concept, Incredible Burger.
Over at the mall’s northeast wing, an employee of established tenant Sweeting offers that the new competition hasn’t noticeably affected business, as their rolled ice cream remains a unique offering. But just to be sure, a large Sweeting sign hangs in Center Court near Totally Tea, directing shoppers toward the Dining Pavilion.
Totally Tea, 100 Briarwood Cir. (Briarwood mall Center Court), (734) 769–9610. Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. thatbobatho.com