Absolutely love this place, the interior decoration is so beautiful. Will definitely return.

I personally don't drink their drinks very often and usually just pick them up for my family. It's not necessarily a bad place, but it's never really been one of my personal favorites. First, I'm not a big brown sugar fan. I've tried a few of their drinks, and they tend to get a little too rich and sweet for me after a while, even when I adjust the sweetness level. The location is also a little unusual. There are businesses nearby, but nothing is really within walking distance, so it feels like you have to make a separate trip and specifically drive here. I've also tried their boba a few times, and it's a little too chewy for my preference. I personally like my boba softer. Their drinks do come in pretty large cups, but there's also quite a bit of ice, so I don't necessarily feel like the larger size makes it a particularly good value. The shop itself has always been clean whenever I've visited. Since it seems like most customers are just picking up their drinks and leaving, there isn't too much for me to comment on regarding the atmosphere. The interior has more of a nostalgic, retro-style design. As for the service, I usually order to go, so I haven't had any particularly good or bad experiences to comment on. I did meet a Chinese-speaking staff member once--I'm not sure if she was the owner or store manager--but she was very friendly and took the time to introduce and explain some of their drinks, which I appreciated. Overall, I can see why some people like this place, especially if you enjoy brown sugar drinks and chewier boba. It's just not really my personal preference. read more

Half and half has some nostalgic appeal as it is what I used to drink when I lived in the SGV. I got a milk tea with honey boba and a strawberry slush as it was a 101 degree day here. The strawberry slush is nice and cold, which is exactly what I needed. The large drinks here are also huge cups that you'd expect from a 7-11 fountain machine. What brings it down to a three star experience was that the boba was a little hard, which isn't great. read more

A solid boba and tea shop with a good variety of drinks. I tried the kumquat lemonade, and it was refreshing and tart. It also came with basil seeds, which added a great texture. I also tried some of my friend's milk tea with boba, which was solid but not something I would get again. The menu is pretty big, so I appreciated that they had a poster that showed their most popular drinks. The interior has pretty limited seating, but it wasn't too busy on a Saturday afternoon anyways. Our drinks were made quickly and was great for a hot summer day! read more

Half & Half Tea Express - Strawberry slush, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, kumquat lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Review 53/365 Day Challenge Got detoured from El Monte & realized i was Passing thru Colima Road on my way home. You know what came to mind! Half & Half tea house! It brings mee back to Nostalgic era when mee n my hubs were just new parents to our now going on 17 years old (next month). This was one of the boba spots i craved on late nights boba run during my nursing days. What i ordered ~ Iced Milk Drink w pudding & honey boba $ 7.08. The drink was good and refreshing. Since it had honey boba. It is on the sweeter side. Make sure to stir, shake b4 you take a sip. ~ Brown Sugar Milk Tea w pudding & Honey boba was a really disappointing. Couldn't taste the Brown sugar flavor what so ever along the milk tea taste. It tasted like it was water down and i asked for easy ice too. It was so bland! I got it for my son n he didn't even want to drink it. I attached a photo of his drink 2 hours later barely touched. I had to try it myself and definitely, wasn't at all tasting like black milk tea base at all. Why i had to give it 2 stars. I will update my review once I returned. - honey boba is yummy n chewy. Really on the sweeter side. I mean that's why it's called honey boba and they serve their boba warm. FYI -$ .98 for super Cup up charge Service was good and decently amount of wait time. I recall 10 years ago there use to be huge long lines/wait for Half & Half. The location has an old Taiwanese vibe with wooden walls and decor of a traditional boba shop. They had vinyl cover on the bathroom walls. It's clean and well taken care of. So glad it's still here this Colima location. Not sure if the other location is still open. Located next to An Acai bowl shop in between Phoenix restaurant. Parking is a bit smaller. read more

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Half & Half is open on New Years. This location is word...the back entrance still boarded with wood and had never replaced with glass door. If you're extra thirsty, then this is the place for you. The standard is big but Half& Half is known on the Big Cup--it's huge and totally worth it. The real danger (in the best way) is the upgrades. There's no shrinkflation here! The drink selection is huge, too. Once you start adding toppings, foam, extra shots, or sweetness tweaks, it turns into a full-on custom drink experience. If you want small bites they offer them here - instant noodles, fried chicken nuggets and pancakes. :) We got the strawberry milk tea (ehhh), the Thai iced tea (yummy) and my personal favorite Herbal Green Tea with grass-jelly! Each store location has their quirky "old school decors". This location has a Japanese toy vending machines. Cute! read more

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Amazing experience every time we come here! Kelly was so patient while we ordered. The vibe was calm and welcoming. This is our Go To spot everytime! read more

Half & Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

One of my top 2 favorite boba places. The size of each drink is very generous and the quality is very good. Sometimes they do promotional discounts/upgrades. I've been coming here for years. There's always something new to try, but they do the classics so well. read more

Overall: Always a solid boba spot for me! I go for the almond milk tea with vanilla latte and boba. It was nice because they also do a free upgrade during the week! Service: Quick and efficient. Drinks came out in a timely manner! Ambiance: Small, I do wish they had some more seating options but it's meant to be more of a grab and go spot. read more

Half & Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My favorite boba tea shop and I don't even like boba tea. The milk tea is strong and flavorful. I also love to add egg pudding to my drink which add more texture to it. I just wish they have one in OC so we don't have to drive to Roland Heights for it. Definitely my go to tea shop. read more

I have a love/hate relationship with Half & Half. My go-to drink is their Red Bean Milk Tea (regular everything / extra Red Bean blended in) - it truly is my biggest obsession. What I don't love is the weight gain that comes with it. They only have two sizes - Regular or Super, but their "Reg" size is bigger than XL sizes at other boba places. There's ALWAYS a wait at this Half & Half compared to the Arcadia location, but the lobby is bigger in RH vs. you'll have to wait outside in Arcadia. Staff are always friendly. Def a consistent 8/10. read more

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Came to this spot on a Friday evening and it was pretty empty. It's bigger than I thought inside with a few seats. We got the milk tea with boba and it was super good and high quality. They have a lot of different drinks on their menu. I'm excited to comeback to try more of their drinks. read more

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Cashier was friendly, this rating is mainly for their policy. They had a sign that they were out of Super cups and offered to split them into two regular cups, but when we ordered they said it would cost an additional $1 for them to split it. So basically, in addition to paying for the large cup upgrade, you'd also have to pay extra for them to split it, which was a bit odd to me. read more

I've come here a few times over the years but with the number of other boba places in the area I've chosen H&H less and less. Stopped by Thursday after Lunch around 1:30PM. My friend and I ordered 2 x Lychee Tea w/ Boba and the option to make it a large. Tea and boba for the price they charge for the add-in was very average. Good value for the sheer size of the drink. Service was quick. Store has a small amount of seating area inside. Huge menu, almost every combination of add-in, tea/milk, type of drink you can think of but many places in the area have popped up since it first opened that while having a smaller menu is able to specialize and do certain drinks significantly better. read more

I have a soft spot for this location and drinks. When I worked near by I would go at least once a week. Whenever I'm near the area I make sure to stop by and grab something. read more

good tea and vibes! been going for a long time and it always hits. workers are also nice!

I stopped in here with the fam to fulfill my boba cravings, and Half & Half hit the spot! I order the longan green tea, which I've never seen on a menu before. I asked the staff member if the longan went better with green or black tea and she recommended the green tea. Some key points that took my drink experience to the next level: - Crushed ice! Really elevates an iced drink. - Boba was the perfect chewy consistency - The longan flavor was not too sweet (I didn't need to adjust the sweetness level of the drink) - The drink had little bits of longan in it too - The green tea complemented the longan flavor very well! Great spot for a quick boba fix that pays attention to the details! read more

Great drink and fast service and kids love it with all custom make drinks. Thumbs up.

The boba is fantastic I can't wait to come here again :) The service and the line was fast and friendly.

My usual is the thai tea with pudding. This time the thai tea is very strong to the point I can taste some of the tannins from the tea. Still a decent drink thanks to the pudding. Drinks are a 3 to a 4 depending on the day. For the super size, the drink is a good value. read more

Our favorite tea place in Rowland Heights! Great service! Friendly staff! Nice ambiance!

Love this small joint in town. Pricy but one in a whole have a craving need to stop by

the second i step in, i am welcomed by this delicious tea aroma in the store. my usual go to is the iced milk drink with honey boba and grass jelly and i love it! read more

So fun to be back. Natalie was great. Tea...perfect. Great summer drink. Do it!! Amazing.

I placed an order on doordash and realized I ordered the wrong drink. I called them and asked if i can change it and they gladly did. Great customer service and drinks! read more

quick service and friendly staff. my go to drink is the milk tea with pudding and honey boba

My go to spot for boba! Their hokkaido smoothie with boba and pudding always hits :) so great for a hot day!!!!

TL;DR - yummy drinks, huge size, so worth it!! ive come here multiple times with an uncle, he loves this place & is willing to drive 20-30 minutes! - one time i came here with a group of 7 friends & the staff was super patient taking our orders (no mistakes!!!) my fav is the strawberry milk tea, but the menu has so many options that you'll definitely find something you like! the interior is so cute, clean, and there's some seating, plus there's a lot of parking! i would definitely recommend if you want a good deal for boba! read more

Half & Half Tea Express - Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Very kind cashier!! Nice atmosphere as well. Order came very quick, took less than 5 minutes to order and receive drinks.

Great menu and great prices! Easy parking and fast service. Really enjoy their drinks and always consistent.

I love this place, go to drink: longan green tea with egg pudding, vanilla latte, and aloe toppings!

Half and Half always has amazing teas and their boba is cooked perfectly. The regular cups are large, and any of their recommended drinks are worth a try. This shop has minimal seating, but is less crowded than the City of Industry location. read more

Half & Half Tea Express - Guava Black Tea with Boba (Regular Size) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

used to come here all the time and even wait long lines sucks they don't post prices seems kinda shady flavor wise my usual almond milk tea did not task like how it used to boba on the firmer side read more

Half & Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Ice milk with pudding is amazing!!! And service was amazing. Definitely will come back again

Went here for years, but sadly the customer service here has gone really far downhill for summer 2024. It was Sunday afternoon & had cashier Juliana M. (her full was name printed on the receipt). She managed to get my order wrong not once, but twice in the same order for two different drinks! I pointed to the popular drinks board & told her exactly what I wanted. 1) A milk tea with honey boba & pudding 2) A rose milk tea with honey boba & taro pudding Asked for no ice in the drinks. Ordered both drinks with the same sweetness. When I received my order, both had ice. I recalled hearing the dudes making the drinks in the back saying "less ice" and wondered if they were talking about MY drinks, as I was the only one there. I returned to the cashier, and told her the drinks were not supposed to have ice. No apology from Juliana about the mistake. They scooped the ice out, and the Asian guy handing me the drinks apologized for their mistake. Looked more closely at the drinks when they removed (most) of the ice and...only one had boba. When I told her one of the drinks was missing the boba I ordered, she didn't own up to getting the order wrong...didn't even say she may have misheard. She just insisted that she didn't charge me for boba. Like...did she mean I was supposed to get it for free? I know what I ordered, but it wasn't what was in the cup. Doesn't matter if she didn't charge me-- she missed the topping in my order, which was the issue. What a weird way to try and gaslight your customer. She then charged me 0.70 for the boba, and I waited again for them to fix the drink a second time. I usually tip for to-go orders, but didn't feel generous this time around for this very reason. 50% sweetness for the rose milk tea with honey boba & taro pudding was almost bitter. The taro pudding was plasticky-tasting and bland in turns. Do not recommend. The usual milk tea with pudding and honey boba at 50% sweet was slightly better, but not as good as in the past. The boba was not as honeyed as I remember, but at least the texture was fresh & tender. Not sure why the sharp downturn in quality of drinks & service at this usually tried-and-true location...it was as bad as the location down the street. Maybe it's time to move onto a different boba shop. Likely not returning to this chain again, after many years of being a patron. read more

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I had not had Taro Milk for many years. It used to be my favorite because it was not colored and had taro chunks. Now it is full of color and no taro pieces. I'm disappointed! I asked for less sugar, but the guy working there did not ask me how much. The only positive is you get a discount for paying with cash. read more

Half & Half Tea Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This place has really tasty drinks! My favorite is the Bo's coffee, and gotta get it with the large size (the super!)

Good drinks with very friendly service. Place is clean and very fast. Drinks taste very strong

I don't believe any of the reviews that say this place's milk tea lacks tea flavor. I have no idea what they're talking about!!! To be fair though, I've only ever had their milk tea with honey boba and pudding, but my point still stands!! The milk tea I got had plenty of flavor. It was delicious, and pretty sweet. I think even if you like sweet things, you'd still be pretty satisfied with a 75% sweetness level, it's what I'll consider getting next time I'm here. That being said I don't think 100% is overly sweet, but definitely enough. Their boba is great! Chewy, and soft, and sweet, but not in a way that makes the drink overpowering. The pudding is also really tasty! Soft, creamy, and sweet. Works well with both the milk tea and boba. I try to avoid getting multiple toppings in by teas because I feel like it can be overwhelming of the flavors and textures can clash, but the pudding and boba mesh well. I also ordered the milk tea sea salt latte with coffee jelly. They give you a free upsize as well!! It was a summer special, but it looks like it'll be carrying on into fall which is a major plus in my book. Wish it was closer to me so I could take advantage of this more often. Interior is small and a bit cramped, but nice. The wooden interior design of the place gives it a cozy feeling. there's plenty of benches as well. Definitely a step up from a generic boba shop. Cashiers here have always been really kind and friendly as well! Will be back to try other items, if I manage to break away from their standard milk tea! read more

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6 drinks for $42, with the promo for free size upgrade. Pretty pricey...each drink is about $7 with toppings. With the free upsize promotion it is a huge drink. Classic boba drinks, nothing out of this world. Drinks made quickly. No line on a Monday afternoon. There was parking right in front. read more

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