NovaTea, a New Boba Spot, Just Opened in DuPont

DuPont has a new boba spot. NovaTea opened last week at 1460 Wilmington Drive, and they're open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM.

DuPont isn't a place where new independent food spots open every month. When one does, it matters, especially for a town that leans heavily on chains and a small handful of longtime locals.

NovaTea is still finding its footing. Their Instagram (@novatea.gnarly) literally says "open to all suggestions." That's an unusual and honest posture for a brand-new business, and it's also an invitation: if you're a DuPont regular, this is the moment to go in, order a drink, and tell them what you want to see on the menu.

Here's what to know:

• Location: 1460 Wilmington Drive, DuPont

• Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM, every day

• Instagram: @novatea.gnarly

• Just opened last week

We'll update this post as they add menu details and settle into their rhythm. For now, the play is simple: go this week, grab a boba, and be one of the first regulars at a brand-new DuPont spot.

Real estate note: DuPont is one of the quieter growth stories in Pierce County. Between the base, the corporate campus edges, and the new residential density east of I-5, the demand curve for independent food and drink here is only going up. NovaTea is early to that curve.