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    3.8 (125 reviews)
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    Jenny T.

    I saw this place on Instagram and was curious to try it out. I didn't know that it was in this 99 Ranch that I went to on a whim and was glad to find out that it was right here. There's a self-order kiosk and since no one else was in line I was able to browse through it on my own time. I ordered the Osmanthus Oolong Tea ($5.05) with Osmanthus Oolong Tea Jelly ($1). I was the only one there so took maybe only about 2 minutes to come out. Both the tea and the jelly had a very strong tea flavor, which is what I prefer, which is why I usually reduce the amount of sweetness in all my drinks. It's definitely different with the jelly instead of the boba I usually get, but it's a nice change. Contact was very minimal since you order at the kiosk first and the only human interaction is when they bring out your order to you. I think for the size that you get it was pretty pricy, but it's definitely slightly different from your typical boba shop. If I happen to be at this same 99 Ranch again I'd stop by for a treat, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

    Matcha Latte - Large, with 2x sesame jelly, less ice, with milk
    Diana L.

    On Tuesday, June 17th, my sister-in-law picked up some drinks and we got to try Hechalou. I got the the large matcha latte with black sesame jelly and whole milk, but unfortunately, I wasn't too impressed. The matcha itself didn't taste like the highest quality -- it leaned more bitter than smooth, and pairing it with the black sesame jelly seemed to emphasize that bitterness even more. The texture was also a little on the grainy side. At around $8.80, it felt a bit pricy for what I got, especially given the taste and texture. I'm not sure how long she waited to pick up the drinks, but I would not spend my time waiting. Sadly, this was a pass for me.

    50 Taiwanese Milk Tea $5.75
 Less Ice 70% Sweetness
    Erik G.

    What I Ordered: -50 Taiwanese Milk Tea $5.75 Less Ice 70% Sweetness I've heard great things about Hechalou and had to try it! It's the real deal! Located inside 99 Ranch, just look left when you enter. You can order at the tablet or with a barista. I tried the recommended 50 Taiwanese Milk Tea, and it was splendid. I ordered it with less ice and 70% sweetness, and it was perfectly balanced. The tea has a nice, distinct tea flavor, which is what I appreciate in a milk tea. The milk tea is priced well, under $6 before tax, and offers good value. I will definitely return.

    Earl grey latte with tea jelly
    Jennifer H.

    This is a 2.5 star for me I was pretty excited to try this place, after the hype, but just to find out their tea was just okay, thought their jellies are worth to try. The tea spot is located inside of the 99 Ranch. The service was also just okay as you can either order from the kiosk or with someone who is present. Probably not the best to have a Kiosk around as some elders weren't sure how to function, which may cause extra waiting time. Ordered : - Earl Grey Latte with Black Tea Jelly : jelly was good, but the latte was just okay. Tea taste was at least 2.8/5 for me - Signature Blend Black Tea with Sesame Jelly : The sesame Jelly flavor was there, however, it was a bit hard to suck from the boba straw. Not sure if it was just because they're too chunky or a tad too stiff to suck from the straw? There are seats for those who want to hang out with friends, but just know that you will be surrounded by people who are either in line waiting to order or waiting for their order. Will I come back just for their drinks? Probably only if I am grocery shopping specifically at this 99 ranch.

    Christy C.

    A newly opened milk tea spot that opened in 99 ranch market! I was so excited to check this place out but unfortunately, I'm very disappointed Parking was pretty easy but I could imagine it getting difficult during the weekends! I placed my order online so I didn't have to wait long Menu had a good variety teas, fruit teas, and milk teas and pricing was reasonable - $5-6+. It was nice that there is the option to adjust sweetness and ice. Toppings are $1.25 and there was a lot of different kinds of jelly to choose from. The Taiwanese Milk Tea ($5.75 + $1.25 topping) - got this 30% sweet with less ice and matcha jelly. This was nothing special and the tea was very bland. The matcha jelly was flavorless and very disappointing. This was 5/10 The Daydream Latte ($5.75 + $1.25 topping) - got this 30% sweet with less ice and black sesame jelly. This has not tea flavor at all and extremely bland. The black sesame tasted good and actually tasted like black sesame. This was 6/10 The Lychee Black Tea with Aloe ($7.25) - got this 30% sweet with less ice. This was ok, nothing special. The tea was quite flavorless so once again, I was disappointed. Definitely would not recommend and return, unfortunately.

    Geisha Peach Black Tea Latte w/boba jelly 5/5 & Lychee Signature Blend Black Tea with Aloe w/osmanthus oolong jelly 4/5
    Lenia M.

    Located at the front inside the 99 Ranch Market, a convenient stop if you also need to do some grocery shopping. This location has some seating available, but is more of a stop and go vs a sit down place. Decided to try Hechalou since I saw they brew loose leaf teas, make their jellies/puddings in house and use fruit juice (no syrup) in their fruit teas. When walking in, you can definitely smell the fragrance of brewing tea. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of their Geisha Peach Black Tea Latte (Ceylon BT w/peach infusion), I ordered mine with 100% sweet, normal ice, whole milk and boba jelly ($1.25 extra). Since there was no line when I came in, I got my drink in a few minutes. The drink was a balance of creamy and strong Ceylon tea with a white peach flavor that didn't taste artificial. I have grown to like boba jelly more than boba lately and am glad I chose it for this drink. In total my drink was around $7-8 after tax including topping for a medium. I would definitely come back to get this drink but in a large size! My friend tried the Lychee Signature Blend Black Tea with Aloe w/ Osmanthus Oolong Tea Jelly. She ordered it with less sugar (4) and 70% ice. The lychee flavor is very powerful and she would recommend getting half sweet (3) next time (if you want less sweet and more tea forward fruit teas). She really enjoyed the oolong jelly. Will be back again to try more teas!

    Magda N.

    Got them over the weekend and there was a line. I placed my order via toast tab (they have a link on Instagram page), so didn't have to deal with that. My 2 medium drinks came down to $15.75. Got the original Taiwanese milk tea with sesame jelly & lychee signature black tea with aloe. They're pretty mild in flavor and not overly sweet, which I appreciate. I wouldn't drive too far for these though. The black sesame jelly is unique and I liked it!

    Osmanthus oolong tea, orchid jasmine tea w osmanthus oolong tea jelly, & peach oolong tea w osmanthus oolong tea jelly
    Selene S.

    Heard they were known for their tea jelly so came to try. Located inside the 99 Ranch Market with plenty of parking in the plaza. They have a kiosk to order from but also an employee to take your order directly at the register. There is limited seating inside. We tried their teas with tea jelly added for $1. The large size is $5.60. -Geisha peach oolong tea with osmanthus oolong tea jelly: the peach flavor didn't really stand out and nothing super special about the jelly (could barely taste it) (3/5) - Orchid green tea with osmanthus oolong tea jelly: unique green tea taste because of the orchid. The jelly was easy to chew and had some hint of tea but couldn't tell if it was from the tea or the jelly (4/5) -Osmanthus oolong tea with signature blend tea jelly: couldn't really tell the tea taste from the jelly (3/5)

    Osmanthus oolong tea with their signature tea jelly
    Shirley W.

    I visited the one in Long Beach before and it tastes about the same! This one is located right inside 99 ranch where Half and half used to be. There wasn't a wait when I went, so it was pretty easy to order upfront. I didn't wait too long either as well. They have some casual seating areas right in front too. You'll get that Asian supermarket ambiance lol. Got the osmanthus oolong tea with tea jelly, and it was honestly pretty good! I do remember that they gave more tea jelly at the other branch, so I wish they had more in one drink. The tea was quite roasty and fragrant. You can tell it is quality tea here! Prices are at on the higher end for boba. I would get this again if I was craving jelly specifically, so I would try the others next time!

    Daydream, Jinxuan oolong, Lychee black tea
    Sam B.

    #109 in my Teaholic Diaries. It wasn't until I saw the posts from Yelp friend Leslie L. that I realized Hechalou opened a new location in SGV. So thank you Leslie for putting the opening on my radar! I've had the Lakewood location bookmarked for a while but I kept putting it off because I didn't want to deal with the long lines. So fast forward one year and I finally had a chance to decide for myself if Hechalou is worth the hype. Unfortunately, it was not, at least in my opinion. I'm sad to say that the teas were underwhelming and failed to live up to my expectations. I tried three different drinks and felt like all three missed the mark. The Daydream latte is described as a blend of uva and toffee black teas that give it a smoked caramel flavor and a fragrant longan finish. Sounds enticing right? Sadly the end result failed to impress. While I could somewhat taste the caramel flavor they mentioned, it was so subtle and the tea flavor was light. I felt like the tea should have come through stronger than the dairy at least. I also ordered the Jinxuan oolong tea with osthmanthus oolong jelly, and once again, the tea flavor was lighter than I had hoped for. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, it just didn't stand out to me. As for drink #3, I ordered the Lychee signature black tea blend with Aloe - it was pleasant enough. To summarize, the drinks weren't bad but they fell short of my expectations based on the craze surrounding the other location. Out of the three drinks I ordered, not a single one left a lasting impression. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

    Amaya P.

    The manager here is soooo sooo nice and generous. I went when it wasn't busy and no one was in line. I was asking which jelly pairs with what drink. He gave me samples of the jelly and gave suggestions of the pair combo. Wow the fresh jelly is delicious! The tea flavor definitely comes out for the osmanthus. I'm also a fan of the almond, sesame, and black tea. In Chinese the term to describe it is fragrant "xiang" or "hern" in Canto 香。 香茶味! I loved it so much I bought 8 drinks to share with my family so they can try it too. First time and such a positive experience. Thank you! I will come back to support. You should go try it too

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    Zinnia V.

    The Jasmine tea latte itself is light in taste but does have a floral essence. I really liked the sesame jelly a lot, maybe next time I'll pair it with the Taiwan milk tea instead. Service is good. It got my milk tea craving satisfied.

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    Andrew L.

    This spot is hidden right inside the 99 Ranch in Alhambra, on the left side of the entrance. I only knew of this spot from word of mouth so imagine my surprise when I saw it! The drinks are tea-focused. They have different types of flavors and milk versions. The taste is more fragrant and more prominent. I ordered the Taiwan Milk Tea (half sweet) with almond pudding. I feel like the more less sweet you go the more fragrant the tea taste is (obvi really haha) but in a way that doesn't taste bad. The service is good and friendly. They make the drinks within a few minutes of ordering. I would recommend coming here for a quick pick me up while grocery shopping.

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