Food: ive only had their drinks but not the food yet. It is delicious. Only want to point out for the smoothie that I ordered, it was good but could use more strawberry flavor. It tasted as if I was eating snow mostly. But still enjoyable. I normally get their regular milk tea they offer and I enjoy it with Egg Pudding and Boba. The boba is a bit sticky and large but still delicious. Service: Amazing. Top tier. Super friendly. I order online and come into the shop. And i quickly get greeted with my name. Hearing "JENNIFER! HOW ARE YOU?!" LOL. but ive only been to this place twice and the guy knows already LOL. But the most happiest person ever. Ambiance: Cute Lil Cafe spot. Comfortable. I havent personally stayed but they sell little trinkets too on the side, and they have a sit down couch areas with TVs. I will post more photos eventually read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Found this place on Yelp while heading back home to Vegas. It's a cute little shop with kind service. The drinks were good. I couldn't believe how high they fill the cups up when you get a smoothie. I was laughing carrying it back to the car. The boba was cooked well, but it did lack that brown sugar flavor- just tasted plain, but it wasn't bad. I'd come again if I'm ever in the area. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Coconut Smoothie and Mango Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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HaiCha is a boba shop conveniently located right next to Pasadena City College. This spot used to be Bubble Puff & Tea, and HaiCha took over in March 2024. [Parking]: Street parking only (free), but our party came during a not-so-busy Sunday afternoon and was able to find several available spots. [Atmosphere]: The shop has a pretty small space but still has few tables and sofas. The shop also displayed cute crochet items for sale for those who are interested. [Ordering]: Customers can order via a kiosk which is what our party did, but the owner also tried to make small talk and personally I thought it was a little over-enthusiastic. [Menu]: There's a sign displaying the following top 10 drinks: HaiCha Milk Tea (Milk Tea Series), Roasted Oolong Milk Tea (Milk Tea Series), Orange Grapefruit Green Tea (Fruit Tea Series), Lychee Peach Green Tea/Tokyo Special (Fruit Tea Series), Passion Fruit Green Tea/Tokyo Special (Fruit Tea Series), Matcha Latte (Milk Tea Series), Taro Milk Tea (Milk Tea Series), Mango Green Tea (Fruit Tea Series), Jasmine Green Milk Tea (Milk Tea Series), and Thai Tea. They also sell bottled Fu Hang Soy Milk in the mini fridge. *** Peach & Lychee Fruit Tea (jasmine green tea, half sugar, light ice - $5.99): A refreshing drink and half sweetness was about right. I think having two fruit flavors = doubles the sweetness and hence requires 50% sweetness. *** I don't think the drinks are amazing enough to drive 30+ minutes out of the way for, but this is still a solid spot for local community college students to grab a quick and refreshing drink. read more

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Finally an excellent coffee / espresso / matcha / bubble tea spot in short waking distance of PCC. Nice indoor seating with free WiFi. Premium coffee & espresso at great prices. Excellent Boba tea drinks from the previous Hai Cha menu. This added coffee espresso tea concept to the existing Hai Chai shop is what was needed in the area. Super friendly owners "say hi to Cayenne Kelly!" She is spicy and super sweet! Best premium tea and coffee at great prices. Street parking available. Food coming soon they say! Support this small business. Ps for past Hai Cha fans the original owner is still around and the new owner has kept the Hai Cha menu in addition to the Dream Mode coffee menu which is a nice dual concept for those who want choices. Cold brews too! read more

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Good drinks, friendly owner. I got the Jasmine Green Tea (cold) & my hubby got the Signature Milk Tea with boba. He said it was GREAT boba LOL. I notice other ppl commenting on the boba quality as well. They also have snacks & food. Looks like the space is mainly used by college kids for studying. It's a bit cluttered but I wouldn't mind coming back to get drinks again & checking out their food selections. Tommy the owner is very accommodating & helpful. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Signature Milk Tea (with boba) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We got the roasted oolong milk tea and the pineapple fruit tea and they were both amazing! So refreshing on a hot day and the flavor of the teas were so good. The interior was cute too - looking forward to seeing the new design! read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Roasted Oolong milk tea and Pineapple Fruit Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Haicha Fish Balls are amazing Haicha Fish Meatballs so good And there HaiCha Yuenyeung Coffe with Tea Organic Milk Mango Fruit Tea Sooo good Well recommended and for first timers oh you will be satisfied Great service, very polite and very clean inside definitely you will need to try it out read more

My friend and I came here to get some milk tea to drink. It was easy to find street parking, and they're located at a corner. When we came in, we were immediately greeted. We looked at the menu and made the order there (there are kiosks). We waited at the seating in the front, and the drinks were brought to us. We got the Hokkaido Milk Tea and Hot Cocoa Milk Tea. They were very good drinks. read more

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My husband and i got the watermelon and coconut passion fruit smoothies with lychee, and OMG they were delicious! Far exceeded our expectations, they were so refreshing and so filling with how much came in the cup. Kelli was super sweet & friendly and made us feel very welcome in her shop. There's lots of cute sitting areas to choose from. Will definitely return when we are in the area! read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - watermelon slushie with lychee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Such a nice kind-hearted soul was the Owner. He had patience for my grandkids as they wondered OUT LOUD what they should get. They ended up with the Taro Smoothie and proclaimed it was the best Boba ever! From the few sips I had it was pretty tasty. There is seating inside with couches and I did see some people ordering actual food (I believe) parking is street parking. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Taro Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

A small group of us stopped by to try a new tea shop. The tea was good, but average. The boba was very bland and tasteless. This was especially upsetting since the gentleman who was helping us was pushy about upselling to a second scoop of boba. If the boba had been good, the extra cost would have been okay, but it ended up being a waste of money. It is a good place to stop for tea, but pass on the boba, especially since they don't include it in the cost of the beverage. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Amazing little spot right by Pasadena City college. Calm music when you enter and an enthusiastic Taiwanese owner! We tried the grapefruit lychee fruit tea with lychee and the strawberry smoothie with boba. We also tried the black sesame crunches--yummy! Parking a bit tight--just 2 parking spots in front but if you are at PCC you can easily walk over. We even got a free cell phone holder for the car!! Check it out. read more

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HaiCha Tea is located at 12 Harkness Avenue Pasadena, California 91106. It is located a few steps north of Colorado Boulevard. This business is worth the short walk from Pasadena City College. This is a small cozy respite away from the problems of the day. The atmosphere, the delicious herbal teas, smoothies, and friendly service are appreciated by all of its patrons. I was happy to discover HaiCha Tea when I was looking for another location in the area. I looked up its reviews and was amazed at the number of perfect reviews. Quite an achievement for a place that has been in business for a number of years. Clearly this business knows how to take care of its people through great family Taiwanese recipes and old fashioned good service. I was greeted with a warm welcome as I entered the business. After ascending three steps, I entered a small room with a calm atmosphere. With calming music playing and the sound of running water I felt like I was in a meditation room. After talking with the gentleman about the menu, I decided to try the cold Strawberry Herbal Tea. After a short time he graciously brought over my order. He was eager to see if my Strawberry Tea was to my liking...it was perfect - tasty and refreshing. On another visit I was able to fully experience the best smoothie that I have ever tasted! It was a dairy-free Taro Smoothie. What a vision piled high and packed with flavor. On another hot day I was looking for something refreshing and light. The owner suggested the High Mountain Oolong tea. A perfect selection - cool, light, and refreshing. I look forward to coming back and trying other teas, smoothies, and coffee drinks. Street parking is available but this location is a nice walk from PCC or anywhere in the vicinity. read more

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Great dual concept! the original Hai Cha tea house plus now they added Dream Mode Cafe for coffee and matcha! Super friendly owner and the original owner also hangs out there to make sure the Hai cha tea is still on par. The new espresso, coffee and matcha adds are all premium at great low prices! a must try! read more

What an ABSOLUTE GEM of a tea/boba/coffee shop in Pasadena! Walking in, the smell of brewed tea and warm sugar just hugs you. Unassuming space, but such a warm and friendly welcome from the owner, Tommy. He exudes such enthusiasm and pride in his products that it is contagious. I ordered the HaiCha Milk Tea 50% sweet with boba, and truly, it's quite perfect. This drink is made with a blend of black and oolong teas. The tea flavor comes through the milk extremely well. The boba are perfectly chewy, bouncy, and this may sound odd, but round and slippery. You would think that all boba are this way but no. We have all had boba where the surface is sticky or squished with flat sides--like eating little gummy dodecahedrons. Ugh. HaiCha's boba are perfectly bouncy, slippery spheres, which is exactly how they should be. Tommy the owner is Taiwanese and imports all of his tea and boba from Taiwan. He brews all of his teas daily and of course, cooks the boba daily. He also makes these delicious Taiwanese snacks: coconut crunchy and sesame crunchy. Slightly sweet and full for nutty goodness! They definitely feed one's nostalgia for Taiwan. There are quite a few boba shops in the Pasadena area, and I have tried many of them. So far, HaiCha is clearly the winner when it comes to authentic Taiwanese tea and boba. It helps that the owner's love and belief in the product is so genuine. FYI: This shop opens surprisingly early, at 8:30am, every day. Apparently, there are coffee drinkers that come in for their morning Joe before work or class. I forgot to ask him when boba is ready everyday. Will ask next time! read more

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Thiiiiiiiiiiis sweet man...we pulled up 8 minutes to close and he was *in* his car trying to go home and STOPPED his car to ask us to wait so he could come back and open up just for us OMG... He wouldn't take no for an answer, so we ordered a Mango Smoothie and a HaiCha Milk Tea (25% sweet). They really care about their customers here! As for the smoothie...these are SO much fun! Piled high like a smoothie tower. Basically two smoothies in one! A steal for the price, really. The mango flavor was nice, the sweetness level was good and not overwhelming, even at 100%. The boba are well cooked, but could use more flavor & sweetness of their own. I would try the strawberry one next time. The HaiCha Milk Tea was a great level of sweet for me at 25% (my usual order anywhere) and had a nice light tea flavor. I would try other tea flavors next time, as they had several that looked good, as well as some.black sesame crunch treats that looks snackable! I would come back here for the fun of the smoothie, especially with friends! Since he was closing, we walked across the street to enjoy our drinks in the shade outside the college and it was delightful. This is a fabulous location. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Mango Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was at a Yelp event. I met a new Yelpie friend. She recommended HaiCha. Thank you miss! That same day, on my way out of the City of Pasadena, I decided to come here and support HaiCha. The owner, Tom, saw me outside taking photos and kindly invited me to come inside. Upon entry, he greeted me warmly and with a welcome gift. Thank you Tom for your kindness and generosity! It's a quaint little tea shop with limited inside seating. There is street parking... remember to read the posted signs. Drink options are plenty... milk tea, brewed tea, smoothies, coffee, etc. I couldn't decide because every drink look so good. I asked Tom for his recommendation. He said the most popular is the HaiCha Milk Tea so I had to get that one for me. I got 2 other drinks for my daughters. They loved their drinks. As for me, HaiCha Milk Tea was top-notch tasting! I can taste the authentic tea flavor combined with the smooth milk and toppings. So refreshingly good! Thanks for the recommend. HaiCha Milk Tea + brown sugar + boba Peach Tea + lychee jelly Roasted Oolong Milk Tea + crystal boba Besides drinks, they have a few food items, too. I also saw bags and bags of black sesame crunchy. I love black sesame. I ended up getting 3 bags plus a bag of loose tea leaves. I have already eaten all 3 bags of black sesame crunchy. So addictingly delicious and yummy!! I haven't opened the tea bag yet. I'm sure it'll be refreshingly delightful. As I was leaving the shop, Tom gave me a "come back soon" gift. He is too kind. Thank you again Tom for the cool gifts! I couldn't ask for a better experience... super friendly owner and great service, cool ambiance, amazing drinks, delectable snacks, authentic tea, and wonderful free gifts! I highly recommend HaiCha. I will be back the next time I'm in the Pasadena area. If you haven't tried HaiCha, think no more... just come on over and support them! Btw, guess who I saw here? My Yelpie friend who recommended me here. It was great to see her here, too. So cool! read more

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This is a boba shop but there's also some food here too; must try the fishballs when you come here! If you're looking for a quick snack with some boba, these are a must. Very authentic and very good! read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Haicha Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

The reviews don't lie! So happy I gave this place a try. It's close to PCC too. Although I'm not a student there, I do work close by. This place is so cozy and welcoming. Tommy's energy is through the roof and immediately was a good vibe :D I got a mango smoothie with boba. The boba is a pretty decent size and tastes great. Will be coming back! read more

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Drinks were super good! My Ube Frosty drink was piled so high up the cup I couldn't help but laugh but I am glad it did because it was so tasty! The customer service was excellent as well. The man who helped us was very welcoming & friendly and checked in to make sure my group was enjoying everything. No wonder it's a consistently 5 star rated place! read more

Great service, calming vibe inside. There is a variety of drinks and toppings without being overwhelming. The owner greeted my daughter and I warmly. It was our first time here but her made us feel like we were already regulars. Drinks were flavorful and delivered exactly as requested as I do not like too much ice or sweetness in my drink. Thank you! We will be back soon. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Brown sugar milk tea with boba (L) with roasted oolong milk tea (R) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Dropped by again today and HaiCha is as amazing as I remember it! Wonderful owner, very kind and welcoming, and amazing drinks as well. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Roasted Oolong Milk Tea (Left), Signature Milk Tea (Right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Omg what a pleasant experience. Before I even got all the way through the door I was greeted by a jolly older man. He welcomed me in, showed me how to order on the screen and made a could suggestions. I ended up getting Thai tea with boba. The flavor is really good, and the boba was fresh. Will def be back again. I can see why this place has 5 stars. It is a small quaint little spot with a few comfy chairs to sit in, and there's plenty of easy street parking right up front. The man was so kind and friendly. Probably one of my fav interactions ever. He even opened the door for me when I was leaving. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Outside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My husband and I got passion fruit black tea and mango passion fruit tea. Both so delicious!! The owner was so welcoming and kind. Such a cute little shop. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Passionfruit Fruit Tea Mango Passionfruit Mango Fruit Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I forgot what drink my wife got me here. It was some sort of Oolong Tea. The staff said it was not sweet. I took one sip and I could feel the sugar down my bloodstream. read more

$18 for 2 nasty boba milk teas that we ended up trashing. The "tea" tasted like watered down milk. The boba was only okay. We tried to force them down, but we just didn't think it was worth it. It was honestly the worst milk tea I've ever had. The owner and only person at the counter was extremely off putting. He asked us right when we walked in if we speak Chinese. When my friend said she did, he would not stop talking to her in Cantonese. She informed him that I did not speak Chinese, to which, he started interrogating me about where my parents are from in English. He then only spoke to my friend in Cantonese for the excruciating amount of time we spent there. He insisted that the boba milk tea was the best drink there and kept talking to my friend even when she asked for some time to look at the menu. It felt like he was rushing us to pick something, so we tried to enter it in quickly. He made us feel super uncomfortable. We could not wait to get out of there. The monitor used to place orders on was really confusing. It did not help that we were trying to rush. The man explained it to my friend in Cantonese, so she ordered hers correctly. I couldn't understand him though, so I guess I did it wrong. It had all the milk teas in one listing. I didn't realize that I had to select the type of milk tea when I clicked on this option. We didn't realize that the computer did not charge us correctly. We did not have a receipt, but my friend's phone showed that she got charged $11 ($7 for her own drink + $1 boba for her + $1 boba for me + $2 for tax and tip). Since 2 drinks ordinarily come out to about that much, we thought the second drink was included in the pricing and it just didn't print correctly on the order receipt that goes to the bar. When the owner came up to us to tell us that the receipt only showed boba for the second drink, we were confused but went back to the computer to look. He said that we were supposed to select which milk tea specifically. After my friend clarified that it was just the regular milk tea, we checked her phone and saw the $11 charge. We left thinking that was the total for 2 drinks. This man found us across the street and to tell us that we still needed to pay $7 more. I handed that to him in cash and he left. For clarification, I am not upset about having to pay the $7 that he was due for our order. I am simply stating that the ordering system could be improved to avoid mishaps like this from happening again. I also want to note that I think $7 for the drink + $1 for the boba is not worth purchasing here for the sole fact that it is not tasty. There's also just a little bit of street parking outside. The inside was a little dark with a lot of mismatched furniture and random products available for sale. Update: In response to this review, the owner has sent me unprofessional messages. I won't be coming here again and highly suggest that you don't either. read more

Cute shop with super friendly and helpful owner! The drinks were good and the food was delicious! We were in Pasadena and found this place on yelp. Order on kiosk. Had all the standard boba drinks. The fishballs were soooo good! I'd definitely come back for this! The owner gave us each a wireless charger and he helped my neice carry the drinks and food to my car since I went to the car after ordering to stay with our dog. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - House Special Minced Pork Egg Fish Ball Rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Tommy is genuinely one of the nicest people I've met at a tea shop. It was a slow Sunday afternoon, and as we parked out front, he actually came over and held the door open for us. He took our orders on the screen, walked us through the drink options, and was just overall incredibly friendly without being pushy. The drinks themselves were fresh and solid, but honestly, the standout was Tommy. That level of friendliness is rare these days, and it instantly explains why this place has so many five-star reviews. Even if you're just passing through, the service alone makes the stop worth it. read more

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The owner was so friendly and attentive -- you can tell he really cares about his customers! He made a couple of great drink suggestions, and we ended up loving both: the 50% Peach Lychee Tea and the 100% Hai Cha Tea with boba. Their boba was soft and fresh -- just perfect. I also noticed a picture of the owner with Cynthia Gouw (the Asian American actress best known for her role on Star Trek) -- he's clearly proud that she visited, and honestly, I would be too! I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again. read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Peach lychee and hai cha milk tea and black sesame crunchies - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

My best friend's son is visiting from out of the country, and we had a little time to meet. I searched "best boba" in Pasadena, and HaiCha popped up! We were NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! The drinks were BOMB and the atmosphere was laid back and comfortable. Tommy made sure we had a great experience!! Ceylon tea with coffee jelly is so delicious! I am definitely returning! read more

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The owner of this place (Tommy) is the SWEETEST, KINDEST human being on earth. I will always keep coming back to him for any boba fix I need. His actual teas are directly from Taiwan (birth place of boba) and he brews them fresh every morning and throughout the day. His attitude is always incredible. I can't say enough good things about this place. The quality and taste of ANY tea or drink you get will be good. I have tried both his teas and milk teas and they're ALL so incredible. If anything, if there are a lot of customers, be patient as he's the only worker. I promise you it will always be worth your time read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - The roasted oolong milk tea is SO good - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

The decor was amazing, owners were super nice and helpful. There were lot of options on the menu for everybody.

When my high school students want Boba, they will get boba. I am so grateful this boba shop was open before noon so I could make it on time for our last wellness activity of the school year. The owner was incredibly nice and the boba drinks were awesome. All of my students loved them. Will be back for sure :) read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Milk Tea ( Hot and Cold), brown sugar tea, matcha tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cool drink spot next to Pasadena City College, when we arrived the place was empty but some music was playing so we assumed it was open. We were about to leave but the owner came out the bathroom and apologized for the delay. He was very friendly and gave us great customer service. The decor is a little hosh-posh, and a lot of things everywhere. The place needed an open window to circulate the air, don't know if he has a cat or dog. Our daughter like the boba tea and our coconut smoothie was massive but very icy. Will try more items another time. Might try the online deal for pick up. read more

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The house milk tea was delicious! The best one! Tommy was so kind and so hospitable! I am so glad I decided to come in :) the music is very peaceful too read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Milk Tea ( Hot and Cold) house - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great environment for me to study and do my work Very helpful staff, who really care. I recommend everyone tries this place out. read more

Teas are fantastic The teas are priced really well Great place to do work while enjoying their wifi Tomy really cares for his customers. TGOE read more

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We tried HaiCha for the first time yesterday and boy, the tea was spot-on amazing with first-class service from Tommy, the owner). My wife ordered the Okinawa milk tea w/ boba (25% sweet), Hokkaido milk tea (50%), Hot Coffee w/ boba, and Haicha Fish balls (i.e. Fuzhou fish ball with meat inside). The sweetness recommendation for the Okinawa MT was perfect for my wife. I don't usually add boba to my drink but Tommy convinced me that Coffee + boba tastes amazing. He wasn't kidding - it was WOW! Also, the boba was made perfectly and wasn't on super sweet side like some other places. In chatting with Tommy, he uses high-quality, fresh ingredients as well as food all made-to-order. Tasting the items we ordered certainly validated that. If you ever been to Taiwan tea places, HaiCha feels exactly like that - relaxing ambiance (great for focus work or studying), delicious drink options, and super-friendly and attentive service from Tommy. We will be back again when passing through. Highly recommend it! read more

Dream Mode Cafe / Hai Cha Tea - Okinawa MT w/ boba, Hokkaido MT, and Fuzhou Fish balls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Cute little bubble tea/boba spot right next to Pasadena City college. It looks like this place is relatively new and they have plenty of different drink options as well as lu rou fan. The owner seems really kind and is really attentive to all his customers. I'll definitely be swing by next time I'm in the area. The store looks a little small but they seem to also have Wi-Fi and some seating in case you want to sit down and do some work read more

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What a great tea shop! We ordered 3 drinks and a bag of black sesame & coconut crunchies which are a favorite in my family. The drinks were really good and not overly sweet. The boba had the perfect amount of chewiness. This shop owner was warm and welcoming and we enjoyed chatting with him! 10/10! read more