Local Houston franchise The Teahouse Tapioca and Tea is set to open a location at 2810 Business Center Drive, Ste. 111, Pearland, in March. With nine area locations already open in the greater Houston area, the tea shop is set to open four more in the coming months. The Teahouse offers more than 100 drink menu items, including black and green teas, blended options and tapioca cream tea. The first location opened in Houston in 2000. 832-468-7388. www.teahousebeverage.com