Beat the Texas heat with this noncomprehensive list of locally and non-locally owned  tea, juice, smoothie and shaved ice spots around Sugar Land and Missouri City.

1. Agha Juice & Cafe

11920 South Hwy. 6, Ste. 800, Sugar Land 832-328-4652 www.aghajuice.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. noon-midnight, Fri.-Sat. noon-1 a.m.

The Dallas-based chain Agha Juice & Cafe sells fruit juices, smoothies, shakes and gola ganda, a Pakistani shaved ice treat. Shake flavors include chocolate, fig, date and mawa badam, an almond-based recipe. Agha also serves Indian desserts kulfi—a frozen dairy treat similar to ice cream—and falooda, a food typically made with rose syrup, basil seeds, milk and ice cream.

2. BAMBU Desserts and Drinks

12578 Fountain Lake Circle, Stafford 832-532-7163 www.drinkbambu.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Along with bubble teas, fruit smoothies, juices, coffees and yogurt blends, BAMBU specializes in Vietnamese che. While served in a drink cup, the sweet dessert is made with ingredients such as jellies, tapioca, basil and palm seeds, coconut milk, white and mung beans, and avocado. Hot drinks are also available.

3. Baloch Ice Cream & Juice

403 Hwy. 6, Ste. E, Sugar Land 281-242-8700 Hours: Sun.-Mon. 2 p.m.-midnight

Baloch sells Indian ice cream, sandwiches, shaved ice, and juice. Juices include sugar cane, orange, vegetable juice. The business also has coconut water, smoothies, and milkshakes. Popular Indian items include chikoo ice cream, mango ice cream, and kulfi ice cream pops, along with falooda, a cold dessert made with milk. The business will be upgrading soon in order to sell more food items.

4. Boba Bar

609 Dulles Ave., Ste. 800, Stafford 832-999-4391 www.facebook.com/thebobabar Hours: Mon.-Sun. Noon-9 p.m.

Boba Bar sells bubble teas, smoothies, coffees and hot teas. Customers can add “sinkers” such as tapioca, jellies, puddings or basil seeds to their drinks for an extra charge. Some popular items include the Boba Bar cream tea frosty with caramel and boba, strawberry banana smoothies and the mocha cream tea. Green and black teas can be served hot upon request.

5. Dulce Tapioca

2735 Town Center Blvd. N., Ste. R, Sugar Land 281-277-2882. www.facebook.com/Dulce-Tapioca-203593999984 Hours: Mon.-Sat. noon-9 p.m., closed Sun.

Dulce Tapioca sells milk bubble teas and smoothies with the option to add tapioca balls, jellies or egg custard. Smoothies are also available, and customers can choose whole milk or nondairy milk as well as real sugar or Splenda. Popular items include jasmine milk tea and Thai milk tea.

6. Fresh Boba

11619 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land 832-999-4885 www.facebook.com/itsfreshboba Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Located in the shopping center near West Airport Boulevard and Hwy. 6, Fresh Boba sells bubble teas, smoothies, coffees and hot teas. Customers can add tapioca, jellies or additional flavors to their drinks for an extra charge. Drink flavors range from fruity to hazelnut, mint, almond cream and lavender.

7. Jamba Juice

2148 Texas Drive, Sugar Land 281-242-0030 www.jambajuice.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Located at Sugar Land Town Square, this branch of the national chain sells fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, juice shots and energy bowls. Shots are designed to be high in nutrients and come in flavors including wheatgrass and orange ginger cayenne.

8. Juice It Raw

Inside the H-E-B market 8900 Hwy. 6, Missouri City 281-845-8850. www.facebook.com/juiceitraw Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Juice it Raw sells fresh pressed fruit and vegetable juices, yogurt parfaits, crepes and lunch items such as salads and sandwiches. The store offers gluten-free baked goods and relies on natural ingredients for its recipes.

9. Juice Time

3697 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land 281-302-5290 www.juicetime99.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Juice Time sells fruit, vegetable and yogurt juices as well as smoothies and crepes. Also available are shaved ice bowls, made with ice, fruit, ice cream and a choice of condensed milk or chocolate sauce. Juice ingredients include apple, carrot, kale, and grapefruit, among others.

10. Rayly Teahouse

5730 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land 281-980-0044 www.raylyteahouse.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Rayly Teahouse serves smoothies and bubble teas made with fruit and vegetable juices. Almond and coconut milks are available as well as Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. Customers can design their own drinks, while one of the most popular options is the Island Green smoothie, made with spinach, kale, mango, pineapple and banana.

Republic Roots Republic Roots[/caption]

11. Republic Roots

18725 University Blvd., Ste. 130, Sugar Land 281-653-6252 www.republicrootslife.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Republic Roots specializes in coffees and juices while serving smoothies and slushies as well. Popular menu items include The Rooted Glow, a juice beverage with spinach, green apple, ginger and fennel. The iced honey mint coffee is also a popular menu item for the business.

12. Star Snow Ice

4713 Hwy. 6, Missouri City 281-403-6080 Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Star Snow Ice serves a variety of teas, coffee, smoothies and shakes. A popular treat is the strawberry banana smoothie as well as milk tea. Many of the menu items include tapioca balls. Popular teas include strawberry banana, mango and watermelon. Star Snow Ice also serves pudding.

13. Teabar and Organics

3699 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land 832-500-4852 www.teabarorganics.com Hours: Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-midnight, Thu.-Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Teabar and Organics offers a wide selection of hot and iced teas, smoothies and coffee drinks. Many teas can be served hot or cold, and customers have the option to add toppings, such as tapioca balls, jellies and egg pudding. The Asian fusion restaurant also has lunch and dinner items. Some popular drinks include the royal milk tea, rose milk tea and the Teabar Signature made with milk, a brown sugar drizzle, egg pudding and tapioca.

The Teahouse Tapioca and Tea14. The Teahouse Tapioca & Tea

3536A Hwy. 6 S., Sugar Land 281-903-7661 www.teahousebeverage.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

The Teahouse Tapioca & Tea specializes in cold tea drinks, including black, green and rooibos blends. Cream, fruit and herbal teas and coffee are also available. Popular drink include jasmine green tea and the strawberry banana cream blend smoothie. Nondairy milks and reduced sugar options are available as well as muffins and cookies.

15. Texas Fresh Juice

8790 Hwy. 6, Ste. 160, Missouri City 281-778-9377 www.facebook.com/TexasFreshJuice Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Texas Fresh Juice sells cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices without additives for a detoxifying effect. Wellness shots, nut milks, coffee and juice cleanse kits are also available and the store has delivery service. Popular menu items include apple ginger and red root juices, the latter of which is made with beets.