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HaiCha

5.0 (512 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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David P.

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.

Tommy gets my approval!
Kate A.

Tommy the owner is super nice! He makes the best smoothies. The coconut passion with boba is yummy!

Great service made my drink just the way I asked for even though it wasn't on the menu, and made sure I was satisfied before I left!!!

Milk Tea ( Hot and Cold) house
Yasamin M.

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

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Ana T.

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.

Haicha Milk Tea
Harrison L.

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!

Taro Smoothie
Pam S.

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.

Jackie R.

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!

Brown sugar milk tea with boba (L) with roasted oolong milk tea (R)
Anita m.

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.

Side seating inside
Cindy Y A.

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.

HaiCha Milk Tea w/PERFECT boba!
Susan L.

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!

Mango Smoothie
Ahlennah B.

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.

Roasted Oolong Milk Tea (Left), Signature Milk Tea (Right)
Lauren B.

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!

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I absolutely adore coming to this place. The owner is incredibly kind and caring, and the drinks are fantastic for the price.

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