Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Half and Half Tea Express

    3.7 (461 reviews)
    Closed 11:15 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Order Half and Half Tea Express Takeout or Delivery

    Half and Half Tea Express Photos

    Business Info

    HALF AND HALF TEA EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    More like Half and Half Tea Express

    Recommended Reviews - Half and Half Tea Express

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    exterior, business front
    Van D.

    Half & Half brings back good memories of my high school days making boba runs with my friends. When I was running errands at Aldi in this same plaza, and saw Half & Half Express at this Arcadia location, I stopped by to pick up some boba. Their menus with the drinks they offer had no pricing, and instead there was a list of pricing on the wall. I'm assuming that's to save money on reprinting menus when they change their prices. I ordered my parents a Taro Black Tea with Honey Boba ($7.10/each) and I ordered an Almond Black Milk Tea with Pudding and Honey Boba ($7.82). I received a free size upgrade to a large on my order for their weekday promotion. Note they charge for bags here, and do not offer any cup holders when you're ordering multiple drinks. Most other tea houses will give you a cup holder or bag to hold a large order with. Isn't it in their best interest I order more? I was so excited for my drink but I was a disappointed when I sipped it. Doesn't hit the spot like it used to... and it's so expensive now. Just like all of the other things I've outgrown, I think I'm over it with Half & Half unfortunately. Don't plan on revisiting any time soon.

    Front of store
    Joe C.

    Store is extremely small. Registers are right when you walk in making you hold the door to stay in line if two people are in front. Feels like the layout needs to be reimagined so that the register is towards the back of the store so that more people can be in line. There's also a Kiddleton claw machine taking up space by the entrance as well. My kids loved playing the machine but I had to wait outside because it started to get claustrophobic as more people started coming in. I ordered my usual milk tea with honey boba and it was good. I feel the Pasadena location makes it better.

    Christy C.

    This was one of the first popular milk tea spots when I was in high school! They're open daily 11:15am-8pm So impressed that the quality and price is still very reasonable! Got Doordash and my order came within 30 min or less! NOTE: Doordash has a promo currently - 25% off (up to $8) on orders $12+ There was a good variety of different kinds of teas, such as milk teas and fruit teas! Prices were reasonable and most drinks were $6-$7+ and toppings are +$0.69! Loved that there were ice and sugar adjustments! The Almond Milk Green Tea ($6.95) with less sugar and less ice with honey boba & taro (+$1.38). It was not too sweet and the almond flavor was slightly nutty. The green tea was not bitter and very refreshing. The honey boba was so chewy and soft! There were huge blocks of taro and was very good! Overall, I really enjoyed this drink! Milk Tea ($7.67) with honey boba and less sugar was very delicious! The boba was very fresh and chewy. The tea wasn't overly sweet or bitter. Definitely enjoyed how refreshing this drink was!

    Passion Fruit Yogurt
    Olivia C.

    They're currently running a winter promotion offering a free size upgrade Monday through Friday. I grew up in Rowland Heights and moved to NorCal after college, but while visiting, I wanted to go back to my roots and was excited to see they had a location in Arcadia. I ordered my usual passion fruit Yakult and took advantage of the complimentary size upgrade. The boba was perfectly chewy and nicely sweetened, though the drink itself tasted a bit watered down. Next time, I'll probably go with 75% sweetness instead of half. My friend ordered my other go-to, which is the the green apple green tea and that one was spot on and absolutely delicious.

    Rose Green Milk Tea w/ osmanthus mochi jelly
    Zinnia V.

    I got the rose green milk tea with OSMANTHUS MOCHI JELLY!! Such a unique texture and nice flavor. Great service, the cashier was chill.

    Iced Milk with Caramel, Taro Pudding and Honey Boba (special request). Delish! $4.34 (include tax).
    Rita C H.

    Your drinks are full delicious but I think y'all tacky for charging customers $1 for asking drink with no ice!

    Iced milk tea w/ pudding and boba Iced Chocolate milk tea w/ jelly and boba
    Liz P.

    Our drinks were super tasty and filling! Service was great and helpful. Clean and well maintained. My favorite was the old rotary phone..great for pics!

    Natalie V.

    Pretty solid spot for boba. This was my first time coming here in a very long time so the price was a bit higher. They did offer a free size upgrade which is probably a better bang for your buck. I ordered a mango yogurt drink with 50% sweetness and it was very good. The boba tasted fresh too. They have a huge selection of drinks to choose from too.

    Honey lemonade w/ aloe
    Linh Y.

    I have been at Half & Half Tea Express in Arcadia on several occasions whenever I pick up ramen from their next door neighbor Ramen Yukinoya. Food and drinks go hand in hand at least in my book LOL. Wow, it has been 4 years since my original review. Time flies that's for sure. Well, things have changed since the last time I was here. They now charge for no ice which is a bummer... so ask for less less ice which is an option... thank goodness... I don't like my drinks watered down by ice if possible. They don't have a rewards program... I don't recall if they ever did. You may super size your drink for some extra change... sorry I don't remember the extra cost... probably no more than $1.00, but close to it. I ended up getting 3 drinks... 1 Kumquat lemonade with aloe plus lychee jelly and basil seeds, 1 Honey lemonade with aloe, 1 Brown sugar milk tea with honey boba... all with regular sweetness and less less ice. I didn't super sized them because I forgot about it, but will do so next time. All our drinks were amazing... flavor and taste were on point! Both my daughters and myself enjoyed our drinks very much. Staff was super friendly and nice. Thank you ladies! Always enjoy coming here for fantastic drinks and great service. Ambiance is simple cute. If you haven't already, give Half & Half a try! Enjoy!! Btw, if you walk towards the restroom, you'll see a very antique phone on your right... don't touch, look and photo only!

    Menu 8/15/25

    Ordered the ice milk with boba and pudding which is the most famous drink here. Really good if you wait for the warm boba to cool down from the ice. Only downside is the price which was $7.50 for a regular and a $1 more to upgrade. Service was quick! Parking - a lot bc in a market plaza

    Darlin V.

    My experience at Half and Half is nothing but great! Been loving their Ice Milk Drink with pudding & Honey Boba. But I actually ordered the wrong order which is with Milk Tea, and tastes even better! Ambiance itself is a quick grab & go, not a place to hang out. There were lots of places before now it's downsizing. Wish they still keep the tables for us to dine in though. Service was good, no complain)

    worst tea EVER
    Jenna K.

    There is nothing that sets me off more than bad boba. I requested that the barista remake my tea because it was too bitter, only for the new tea to be more bitter than the last. Not to mention, no refunds. I BARELY touched my drink; not even worth the $8 I had to pay for it; and they can't even give me my money back so I can pay for THERAPY because my god I'll need it after having to wait in a cramped room to taste that. Needless to say, I drove over to Au79 IMMEDIATELY and gave them the fattest tip that I've ever tipped a place because I realized how easy it is to take good boba for granted. This place gave me psychic damage. It's a huge downgrade from the old location on Foothill. Never coming here again when I can drive to the plaza over and get a much better tea for LESS. DO NOT COME HERE!!

    Jie G.

    I ordered their employee top choice mango Jamaica with aloe and lychee jelly. The color and taste is not like mango (50% sugar) but more like Chinese bayberry 杨梅。 it's otherwise refreshing and tasty, but this shop can get busy and I waited 20 mins for my drink.

    Humongous size for such delicious boba balls

    See all

    19 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lorrie H.
    157
    36
    42

    12 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 31
    Thanks 8
    Love this 21
    Oh no 6

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 3
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rita C H.
    70
    274
    4959

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eng Y.
    135
    13
    0

    2 months ago

    Update your hours! Don't say you're open and not be open. Drove 30 mins for misleading information on operating hours.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liz P.
    0
    76
    74

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liz J.
    212
    1017
    360

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Adam L.
    1
    82
    214

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Darlin V.
    292
    32
    31

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    This is the longest wait time for one drink! I usually go to the one on Huntington blvd but happened to be in this neighborhood.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mo C.
    11
    69
    28

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    I love this place I always order chocolate milk smoothie. Cashier person was very professional.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Xuelin L.
    10
    24
    48

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mr H.
    0
    15
    68

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Izzy B.
    7
    103
    11

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 12

    Ask the Community - Half and Half Tea Express

    Do they use real milk?

    No, we use goat milk for all our drinks.

    What is in the Hokkaido "Milk Candy" Milk Tea?

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Coffee & Tea 27,480 times last month within 5 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Acai Joint - Free Palestine

    Acai Joint

    (34 reviews)

    I had such an amazing experience at Açaí Joint! From the moment I walked in, everything just felt…read morewelcoming and clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The açaí bowls were absolutely top-tier -- super fresh, perfectly blended, and loaded with high-quality toppings. You can really taste the difference here. Everything was flavorful, refreshing, and beautifully put together. Honestly one of the best açaí spots I've been to! What really stood out to me was the attention to detail and consistency. They clearly care about what they serve and how they treat their customers. The portions were generous, and everything looked just as good as it tasted. If you're in the area and craving something healthy, refreshing, and delicious, this is definitely the spot. I'll 100% be coming back and recommending it to friends and family!

    I've tried a lot of açaí spots, and this place genuinely stands out. You can tell right away that…read morethey care about the quality--not just in how everything looks, but how it actually tastes. The açaí tastes genuinely fresh and naturally made--you can tell it's made from real fruit, not syrups or artificial mixes. It has that clean, slightly tart flavor and smooth texture that feels organic and authentic. The owner Almon really went into detail about the source of his Acai and I am really impressed... if you ever bump into him ask him about his Acai! The toppings are fresh and well-balanced, not overly sweet or heavy, and everything actually complements the bowl instead of overpowering it. It's simple, consistent, and made with intention. The vibe of the place makes a difference too. It feels welcoming and genuine, not overly commercial. You can tell it's something built with care, and that energy comes through in the experience. Especially coming in I was greeted and it made my experience even more enjoyable ! Overall, this is the kind of spot you come back to not just because it's "healthy," but because it actually tastes good and feels consistent. Definitely one of those places you'd recommend to friends without hesitation. Def will be coming back in again :D

    Pressed Juicery - Yayyyyy

    Pressed Juicery

    (72 reviews)

    $

    This is a late review from last December. But it's all good! Service was excellent and the premises…read morewere pristine. I always enjoy the food I order at Pressed. I will however say that the Peppermint Sundae (only available during the holidays) may not be satisfying to most. It's super healthy, don't get me wrong, and it has all the accoutrements like sprinkles of candy cane and tiny marshmallows but the chocolate isn't as creamy as you would expect. Of course! It's made of healthy stuff. But just a gentle warning to those who expect it to taste like a sundae - it won't. It's still a treat though! I love Pressed's other products like their juices. Everything tastes so pure as if they were pulled straight from Mother Nature's teat. Love this company.

    A clean little juice bar right by the food court with a chill vibe and quick service…read more ::Drinks:: Love the gut-health juice, light, fresh, and exactly what I wanted after walking around. Their cold-pressed juices feel clean and light. Greens 3 is easy and smooth, and Greens 2 brings a little more flavor, making them both enjoyable to sip. ::Food:: Their acai bowls are my go-to. I like the cowboy colostrum, acai protein, beauty, acai power, and the original acai bowls. The açaí bowls taste fresh and feel light but still filling. They also have dairy-free soft serve. ::Customer Service:: Huge shoutout to Daniella! She was super friendly and gave great service the whole time. She helped with recommendations and made the visit extra enjoyable. ::M's Notes:: - Indoor and outdoor seating - Parking lot and parking garage

    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Both absolutely yummy!. The rice pops in your mouth and then becomes a little chewy. Love it! Unique

    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage

    (280 reviews)

    $$

    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage is located in Santa Anita Mall…read more There are ample parking spots available. The shop menu includes tea& milk, handcrafted mochi, Fresh Fruit& tea, tea latte, mousse tea& pure tea, return drinks, hot drinks, and seasonal drinks. I ordered Mango sweet Dew. The drink had many delicious ingredients; smoothie, Jasmin green tea, mango,coconut milk, agar boba, grape fruit with less sugar. It was a very unique, pleasant and refreshing drink. It is one of the best mango drink I have tried!The service was kind of slow, but the drink worth the wait. I will be back to try other drinks

    There's not that many options, but the competition is still pretty steep for the boba wars at the…read moreSanta Anita Mall and considering this is diagonally right across Cha Redefine, that's a tall order to take. Many 3CAT boba places are popping up all over SoCal and I hope not to the point of saturation. It's not my go to boba place at the mall, but I'd say it's a close second. If Cha is cooked, this is a good place to default to if I don't want to travel outside of the mall or if I forgot my Wushi gift card (happens all the time now). Sometimes there's a super long line outside of this one too, not sure because of some kind of deal or just the standard crowds or short staffing. Other than that, like every other 3CAT place, not bad. They have unique drinks here and there with interesting toppings like osmanthus tea jelly, barley popping boba, soybean mousse, and much more. If you don't like your drink, they'll remake it for you and if you truly want to avoid the crowds you can order online for pick up. My go tos here are the Biscoff Jasmine, Soybean Dragon Well, and Mochi Oreo. Always less ice and less sweet to no sugar (not recommended, but some of these are dessert drinks that off set it).

    Vita Cane - (Left) 50/50 with Passion Fruit 32 oz (Right) Vita Cane's 50/50 24 oz

    Vita Cane

    (542 reviews)

    $$

    i love this place. i love acai in general, but other places don't hit the same as vita cane…read more firstly, they allow as much toppings as they offer and your bowl can hold. what!! don't go easy on the toppings. they really make the bowl. the acai part is always amazing as well. i usually only get the acai and the mango flavors, but the other options did not disappoint those few times i got them. i forgot if they also allow an unlimited amount of base flavors. probably. i love the wide variety of toppings and bases they have. it makes me feel like i have freedom, like this is why i live in america in the first place. i always get loads of fruit because i like acting healthy and also their fruits are pretty good! their granola is awesome too. i usually get the strawberry vanilla, but i'm sure the others are good as well. they also have a few dressing choices, which are honeys and maybe syrups ?? overall, this is an amazing place for a dessert that tastes absolutely awesome while still being healthy! i forgot about the sugarcane (which is kinda what this place is all about)!! never disappoints. i like the really big one with coconut in it. tastes amazing.

    Stopped by half an hour before closing. The staff was efficient and friendly…read more What we wanted was straightforward - half a gallon of sugarcane juice. It came in a large resealable bag. Taste-wise it was above average but not the best we have had (that honor goes to Cococane in OC, which also costs less) but still quite good. Didn't have any problems with parking at the lot, but then again we were there on a weeknight.

    Half and Half Tea Express - coffee - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...