I decided to try this place out since I haven't been here. I decided to try the rice einspanner latte. It only comes in one size. I liked how they had a menu of their well known drinks. That was helpful on helping me decide what to get. Would definitely recommend this place. I'm excited to try their other drinks. read more

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This is one of my recent go-to places! It's located in south coast plaza near some of their other eateries. There's usually a line but the orders come out fast! My favorite drink from here is definitely their black sesame matcha latte. I've gotten it both hot and iced. Both ways are delicious! Their black sesame flavor really comes through. I highly recommend! read more

Cha Redefine - Black sesame matcha latter - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cha Redefine is a new boba shop in Orange County. This spot sits inside the new food hall of South Coast Plaza, and I finally got to try it out. The location is great as it sits right next to a bunch of other yummy food spots, and I have been saying that South Coast Plaza is missing a boba spot for the longest time. The service was really fast and the servers were very friendly. There was surprisingly no line despite how busy the rest of the mall was. However, the drinks were just ok. Specifically, my Matcha Einspanner tasted too sweet, like a Haagen-Daz matcha ice cream bar rather than a rich umami matcha drink. Overall, Cha Redefine is a solid boba spot in South Coast Plaza. read more

Cha Redefine - Matcha Rice Einspanner - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Matcha rice einspanner - cream top is quite sweet on its own, but once it blends into the matcha latte, it balances out nicely. the matcha itself isn't super strong, but the addition of rice flakes gives it a nice nutty undertone and a satisfying crunch. Staff friendly and drink came out pretty quick. There's some soft couches for seating and restaurants nearby. read more

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Tried the matcha rice einspanner and it was really good. I loved the crispy puff rice they added to the drink. It gave it the perfect crunch. I do think the price was a bit steep for the size of the drink and also the strength of the matcha. It was quite milky and the size was smaller than their other regular drinks. This tea shop is located in the food hub at south coast plaza by the Bloomingdale's and beneath paradise dynasty. Their menu has a lot of different and fun flavors. I would come back to try other drinks. read more

Cha Redefine - Matcha Rice Einspanner - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I got an Osmanthus Chappachino with mochi which was basically just an osmanthus milk tea with a bit of foam on top. The mochi was really good, it was a dollar extra which I suppose is pretty standard. The menu was a little confusing. They had a lot of options to choose from but tbh I just wanted a milk tea and it was hard to find. Service was pretty quick. The actual place is in a food court so theres not much to the ambiance. read more

Cha Redefine - Osmanthus Chappuccino with mochi - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've seen this place many times and have been wanting to try it. This stand is located inside Bloomingdale's in the back. I ordered the Strawberry Green Tea and it was really good! I was expecting it to be a tea and not be blended like a slushy. It didn't taste like green tea but it was still good. Service was pretty fast as there were a good amount of people before me but my drink came out quickly. read more

Cha Redefine - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

A boba/tea shop located inside a small food court inside Bloomingdale's at South Coast Plaza. We came on a Saturday before the lunch rush and there was no line, and the drinks came out pretty fast. The Blueberry Oat Milk Matcha Latte sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a shot. Make sure to give it a good mix since the blueberry layer sits on the bottom and the matcha layer on top! It was a unique flavor for sure, and I couldn't tell if I liked it or not at first, but it started to grow on me, and I found myself enjoying it a lot by the end. It was super refreshing too on a hot day. Overall, decent drinks although given its location in a mall, I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to come here since it's a bit of a walk from the parking lot. But I'd consider stopping by again if I were already at the mall! read more

OVERALL: I find myself coming to Cha Redefine a lot when I'm craving a good tea-forward drink versus a sweeter "dessert" type of drink. Their drinks are all made using fresh ingredients -- no syrups or powders. I usually default to a few of their best seller drinks, and they're always consistent on flavor / taste. This location is in the busy South Coast Plaza so there tends to be a line, but it moves quickly and the staff are pretty efficient at churning out orders. It can get busy and loud here since it's in a food hall, so be prepared if you come during peak hours! PARKING: Located on the Lower Level of the Collage Food Hall where Bloomingdale's is. This is inside a mall so you can technically access it no matter where you parked for mall, but I usually park where the Food Hall is so that I get to it directly without needing to walk through the mall if I'm not planning on shopping that day. FOOD/DRINKS: Strawberry Green Tea w boba - can be tart if getting less sweet, but I didn't mind. I added some boba which brought a bit of sweetness back while still keeping the green tea present Peach Chappuccino - peach tea with a light foam on top, like how you'd imagine foam on a cappuccino -- v refreshing; I really like their peach drinks! read more

Cha Redefine - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Finally giving them another try after the first two disappointments. Order a Mochi Mango with crystal boba today. Even with 50% less sugar, it was still a bit too sweet for me. I usually love mochi but the mochi that they put in this tea is more like a mochi paste and not mochi balls. I didn't really like it. It tasted kind of gummy and weird so I told them and they made another cup without the mochi paste and it was so much better. Definitely more visits now when I'm at the mall. read more

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I was so excited about my mango mango drink from here, and it would've been so good if they used ripe mangos instead of the extremely sour ones they used. The coconut milk was the perfect consistency and sweetness, nicely cooked sago, and the perfect amount of crystal boba. That mango was insanely sour though. Even when I mixed it in to the rest of my drink, it couldn't be mellowed out. I would definitely come back in hopes that they have some ripe mangos on hand, but I feel like they should just not serve the drinks if they don't have good mangos. It was so insanely sour it was crazy. I'm still puckering thinking about it. I will update y'all when I go back to see if it's better sweeter. read more

Cha Redefine - Mango Mango - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Love Visiting Cha Redefine!! This Drink Shop Is Located In South Coast Plaza, On The First Floor, Collage Culinary Experience Food Court!! Nice Relaxing Ambiance!! Friendly Staff!! Line Is Always Helpful & Efficient!! Great Drink Menu, Offers Teas, Coffee Drinks, Lattes, Matcha, Fruit Tea & Top 10 Choices On The Board!! Favorites Are Peach Oolong Cha, Jasmine Jade & Signature Milk Teas!! Also Offers Pastries & Soft Serve Flavors!! Recent Visit, Ordered The Lemon Cha Black Tea!! Good Refreshing Drink!! I Will Definitely Be Back To Try More Drink Selections!! ThankU read more

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Stopped by for a drink while walking around South Coast Plaza. I got the fresh orange green tea, which is an ice-blended tea with fresh orange juice. Super refreshing and light, but I wish it had been blended more thoroughly because I kept getting chunks of orange pith. The shop gets really busy and there isn't much seating so we ended up taking our drinks to walk around with but it would have been nice to sit and rest. Our drinks took a little while to come out, but nothing too bad. read more

i got the matcha rice einspanner and it's honestly really good. the only thing is that the menu is pretty misleading because it shows the drink in a large cup but ended up being one size in that small one. it was also $8. i guess every drink now is 7-9 but it's still crazy to me. i finished it in like 6 or 7 gulps. it was good tho, so ill come back. read more

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I always order the Fresh Orange Green Tea, but this time I received a smoothie instead. There was a lot of ice, and it seems like the formula may have changed. read more

Cha Redefine - There was a lot of ice, and it seems like the formula may have changed. Fresh Orange Green Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Went here on a weekend afternoon and it was a little busy but it's what's to be expected at a mall on the weekends. Regardless, our drinks still came out relatively quick! I got the fresh strawberry green tea with agar boba! I thought the drink was very refreshing! I didn't adjust the sweetness and I thought that it was just the right amount sweetness! The agar boba was a nice topping to add to it as well! read more

Cha Redefine - Fresh strawberry Green Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The in-person order line went all the way to Bloomingdales so I ordered online and browsed the mall in between. I got a matcha iced latte, whole milk with cream foam. At 75% sweet, the matcha latte itself is barely sweet but I didn't mind. You could've told me it was 50% sweet and I would've believed you. The foam on top adds a touch of vanilla flavor. Matcha itself wasn't powdery or gritty, but matcha flavor itself is not strong or tasty. For $6.25, the matcha latte was okay overall- it's nothing to write home about. read more

Cha Redefine - Iced matcha latte with cream foam - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time ever seeing a boba shop inside a department store, and I was definitely curious. This one's located inside Bloomingdale's at South Coast Plaza, and it was a fun little surprise to stumble upon. There was a decent line, but the workers were moving fast and efficiently. Service was great--friendly and quick, which made the wait feel short. I ordered the lemon cha with lychee jelly, which was super refreshing, especially on a hot day. It had a really strong lemon flavor, and I appreciated the fresh lemon and lime slices in the drink. That said, there wasn't much of a tea flavor--it leaned heavily lemon. Not necessarily a bad thing, but with the pulp from the citrus slices getting into the straw, there were moments where it felt like I was sipping straight lemon juice, which was a bit more intense than I expected. I'm kind of indifferent about whether I'd go back or not. I'd probably try something different next time, just because the lemon cha didn't feel like a go-to drink for me--but I'm definitely open to exploring the menu more if I find myself there again. Cool concept and a fun little boba break while shopping. read more

This Cha Redefine is located inside of South Coast Plaza and has super fresh fruit teas and smoothies! The price is a bit high but the quality does not disappoint! There were only two workers handling all the orders so there was a bit of a wait but it is understandable given the number of orders. There was ample seating is due of the mall food court and the seating was clean and well maintained as well! I would be back if there was an occasion but I wouldn't seek it out since the price is a bit high for my budget. read more

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First time visiting and needed something refreshing as it was a hot day. I got the coco avocado which has strawberries and got it less sweet. It was delicious, creamy and not too sweet. I really enjoyed the strawberries and avocado combination. The cashier was helpful in answering my questions as well, I would return next time I'm at the mall. read more

Cha Redefine - Coco Avocado - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I have passed by this place 1 million times but the lines were always so long. I never got a chance to try it. The day that I went the line was shorter and it only took 10 minutes to get my drink. I had doubts that it would be good but the Blueberry oat milk Matcha latte was divine, maybe even the best I've ever had. I love that I didn't even have to ask for oatmeal to be a substitution. They just already had alternative milks. read more

Cha Redefine - Blueberry Oat Milk Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The Black Chappuccino was good, but I was expecting it to be a bit more creamy with the real milk. Got quarter sweetness which was perfect for me, but would've liked a bit more tea flavor. The Jasmine Chappuccino seemed creamy and the tea flavor was strong, which was nice. Got this one with quarter sweetness as well but with brown sugar boba. The boba was really good - the chew, texture, flavor all were on point. Would come again! The milk tea itself was $5.25, but might've been more worth it for me to actually add the boba since it made the drink better. Note: Had to go through the Bloomingdale's to get to this sort of hidden food hall area and it wasn't on the mall directory so it was hard to find, but glad I now know. read more

Cha Redefine - Jasmine Chapuccino with Brown Sugar Boba, Regular Size - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Steep Thoughts: Florence's Quest for (Her) Perfect Black Milk Tea Black milk tea: 1.5/2. I used to always get the Classic Black Chappuccino, which is one of the best black milk teas I've ever tried... however, I recently learned that it was discontinued, which is extremely disappointing to me! This time, I tried the Osmanthus Chappuccino, less ice, quarter sweetened. Although it's oolong tea and therefore a little more floral than I usually prefer, this tea is lighter and fruitier in flavor which I personally like. The milk and cream foam balances out the drink and makes it feel indulgent without being too rich and heavy. Other drinks: 1/1. Great variety and consistent high quality of drinks here. Solid non-dairy options. I've been here with friends who like many different types of drinks, and no one has had a bad drink yet! Ambiance: 0.5/1. This shop is in the Collage food court of Bloomingdales in South Coast Plaza. Definitely a grab-and-go type of place. Can get very crowded and noisy during peak times. Service: 1/1. You'll need to wait in line to order at the counter. Although this place is always busy, drinks are made quickly and efficiently. Total: 4/5 read more

This coffee/ boba shop is located in a food court at the mall. I specifically went hunting to find this spot, because I was craving some boba lol The flavors are... Different. My fiancé said the flavors are "just weird and gross." lolol I was trying to get behind the mixes they had. I went with one of the top 10 favorite flavors and thought I was safe doing that. The coco avocado drink was meh. I really didn't like it. It was so bland tasting and then I had chunks of strawberries coming up my straw. That's not enjoyable to drink at all lol I was not a fan. My fiancé also got one of the top 10 list drinks, and his latte straight up tasted like milk. It was hilarious to us both. He ordered a coffee latte drink and received something that tasted like a child's milk LOL We had to laugh because his drink was so terrible. I also grabbed a Blueberry Danish. It was the last one, so I figured it was a sign from above. I must have misread the signs from the universal, because that Danish sucked lol It was dry and super flakey on the outside. The inside part with the blueberries tasted a bit better. We didn't finish it. Sadly, this was a no-go for us. Pretty much a miss for us lol The experience gave us a good laugh though. I wouldn't come back here. It's possible we ordered the wrong things. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Also, the line was so long, and this place was crazy crowded. Maybe they were rushing the drinks? read more

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Omg it was a mission trying to find this place! This is located on the bottom floor of Bloomingdale's. In the corner where there's a tiny little food court inside. I got the coco strawberry and matcha einspanner. Both drinks were really good. I did 25% sweet for the coco strawberry and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. They do charge $1 for water too. read more

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Food****// ordered tea based drink and honestly pretty good. Surprised by its flavor and quality cuz some tea places can't even taste tea. Service****// quick and smooth ordering process. My drink came out like 3 mins Ambiance***// part of the food court setup so not a dedicated area to enjoy the drink. It's fine if you just grab and go read more

I'm really sad to say this but ever since I first discovered Cha Redefine a few months ago it's just gone downhill every time I've gone since then. In my last update I mentioned that maybe it was a potential fluke but I've gone back 3 times and it's just the same lackluster quality. The Mochi Mango is the only drink I would get from here because it was so good the first 2 times, but every time afterwards the mango drink portion was so milky and barely had any mango flavor. I only kept coming back because it was a seasonal drink and I was optimistic that maybe it would be good again before it gets taken off the menu but I was just disappointed every time. Today I went back for what I think will be the last time. I saw they still had one of the seasonal mochi drinks on the menu--Mochiberry. It is supposed to be the strawberry version and I was once again optimistic that it would be better, but unfortunately I was met with the same quality. Way too milky and barely any strawberry. The mochi part was kind of skimped out too, I would say this is the most inconsistent part. Some drinks I've had a good amount, others not so much. The workers also seemed a bit less happy to be there so maybe something else is going on that I'm not aware of. I've just been disappointed by this place one too many times and unfortunately this place has lost my business. I wanted to like it so bad which is why I kept coming back, but I don't recommend this place anymore :( I only gave 2 stars for cleanliness and aesthetics but that's about it. read more

Cha Redefine - Inside - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Not bad, slightly above average overall! Tried the taro taro and the Sri Lanka Ceylon milk tea. The taro taro is a fresh milk with taro paste and boba, which tasted as expected so couldn't go wrong! The boba was a good texture. The Sri Lanka Ceylon milk tea was mild-ish in tea taste, I like my milk teas to be strong in tea flavor but still milky in consistently (enough to stick to the tongue, that's my standard!) and it was a bit on the watery side but it wasn't terrible. While not mind blown, I wouldn't be mad with either of these drinks. Interested in trying their soft serve! Cute little layout in the food court, I think this is a nice add to the mall. Would get something if I was in the mall again. read more

Cha Redefine - Sri Lanka Ceylon + Taro Taro - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

While traveling on a business trip to Irvine, I spent some of my free time at the South Coast Plaza and found this boba tea shop located on the lower level of the Bloomingdale's store. Cha Redefine was a great find and I absolutely loved the Matcha Tornado drink. It was made with ceremonial grade matcha, taro paste, coconut milk. Wow wow it was so good. Loved it. read more

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Great time. The drinks are expensive but good especially the ones I mentioned and the photos of all the drinks look nice read more

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Pretty fine experience. I had higher hopes for the "food hall" in general, so that was a bit of a letdown. The tea we got was made fairly quickly and was average in terms of quality. I wouldn't come out of my way to come here but if you're shopping in the mall it's a fine option. read more

Dirty avocado is so sooo good! Too bad that's not what I ordered for myself. I still liked my matcha latte with sesame foam but I don't think wanna go back to this location because parking sucks next to Bloomingdale's and they're located in a very crowded corner of the basement floor. read more

Cha Redefine - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The line is always long every time I drop by here. Be prepared for a long wait even after ordering. Pay close attention to when they call your order as it is easy to miss. In fact, I had been standing there for quite some time and didn't recall hearing my order called. Other than that, their boba drinks taste of pretty good quality. read more

Cha Redefine - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've passed by this place a ton of times and didn't think too much of it. tbh too many new boba spots keep popping up and it's so hard to keep up with them. Came in around 1pm on a Sunday and it was not too busy! I'm lowkey not down to wait an hour for boba anymore so the short wait here was nice. We got: Mochi taro- so yummy, used fresh taro instead of power and the drinkable mochi was the perfect texture Mango mango- this was also really good and I loved the toppings that came with it It's the perfect stop for a sweet treat before, during, or after shopping at SCP! read more

Cha Redefine - Mochi taro, mango mango - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located in Bloomingdale's at the collage area where the food court is. Line is a bit long but moves fast. Apparently all their drinks comes at a 75% sweetness level already. We tried the Mango Mango #4 on their top ten drinks and got it 50% level of sweetness. It was a Fresh Mango, Grape Fruit Agar Boba, Coconut Milk, Jasmine Tea in a large size and it was actually a slush. Also tried the, Da Hong Pao Chappuccino which is Cha Redefine Classic Black Tea, iced in a medium. Both drinks were decent thought the tea would be stronger if I got it less sweet maybe I just chose the wrong drink. Service is nice employees are willing to change the drink to your satisfaction! Would come back if I'm thirsty shopping at south coast read more

Cha Redefine - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Tried their blueberry matcha and it was so nasty and sweet. I felt like the straw was simply stabbed into a weird tasting syrup and I was straight drinking that. Not good read more

This was my first visit to a Cha Redefine in this wealthy area and I have to say, I think I need to stick to the ones in my hood. Their booth was bright and busy, with well lit signs and menus. My light-skinned friend and I ordered teas with cheese foam and waited by the pick up area. I am darker skinned and was just wearing jeans, a shirt and a Dodger hat, but the man preparing the to go orders, saw me and asked "are you here to pick up a delivery order?" And I said no, that we just ordered and were waiting for our drinks. This wasn't the first time I was asked If I was an Uber eats or Doordash worker at a boba place before. Not too happy about that. Me and my friend were both carrying bags from the mall and the teas were our last stop. When our drinks were ready, the gentleman set them down next to us with straws. Since our hands were both full, my friend asked "could we get a bag for those? Kinda limited on hands and I have a cane" Yet the two young girls who were before us got a bag automatically, and they weren't carrying any additional things. He bagged them, and didn't say thank you for our purchase, he was completely silent. My friend said thank you to him, but he didn't reply. Not what I was expecting from a high rated tea shop. This Yelp Elite sticks with what she said about staying in her hood. 626, I'm heading back your way next time I want Redefine. read more

Cha Redefine - Oolong tea with vanilla cheese foam and jasmine tea with vanilla cheese foam. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I saw ceremonial grade matcha and I knew I had to try it! Matcha was definitely good, drink really came out quick, and black sesame foam was definitely cool to try. Next time I'll try another flavor! I love that there's so many options read more

Cha Redefine - Black Sesame Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place has it down! They had a long line but it moved quick. They have a large but not overwhelming menu with descriptors to better understand. The service was pretty quick and efficient, the drinks come out beautifully and taste so good! The boba was perfectly chewy with consistent size and chew - which I've come to appreciate as more subpar places have popped up. The Taro Taro was great with soft taro chunks in it and yummy flavor. And the ambiance of the food court is very fun. read more

Cha Redefine - Taro Taro - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

A South Coast Plaza shopping spree wouldn't be complete without Cha Redefine. Cha Redefine is nestled downstairs in the Collage Culinary Experience at South Coast Plaza. This food hall concept houses a number of Asian eateries, including Paradise Dynasty, Le Shrimp Ramen, a mochi donut spot, and more. Cha Define has a hefty boba menu, with options ranging from oolong tea with avocado cheese foam to tasty lattes. I've sampled a number of their beverages, but my favorite by far is their blueberry matcha. This drink adds a fun twist to a fan-favorite. It's tasty, refreshing, and pairs perfectly with their chewy boba. Couldn't name a better comfort drink! read more

Cha Redefine - Tea Rooms Near Me - Costa Mesa, California