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    Hoji

    4.7 (271 reviews)
    Special Hours 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry matcha latte (oat milk)
    Wesley C.

    I LOVE Hoji!!! There are a couple of coffee and tea shops nearby / in the same plaza, but Hoji's tea beverages are next level. My favorites are their hojicha with black sesame salted cream (contains dairy) and strawberry matcha latte (oat milk only). Their boba is nice, fresh, and soft tasting, so I'd highly recommend getting it if you'd like boba pearls!! The staff and service here is also super friendly. Overall, great experience every time I've been here.

    Salted Cream Thai Tea with Boba and Seasonal Ichigo Matcha with Boba
    Amber Ashley T.

    I've been coming here for a few times now and each time I am blown away. It's located in a warehouse- industrial looking center that does not have a sign above it. But look for all the people and then you know this is the one. It's super cute inside and homey. They decorate the walls with completed stamp cards that look like the old mini library checkout cards. The workers are always so chill and willing to help if you have questions. They do have a small menu with seasonal options from time to time. My favorites are definitely the Salted Cream Thai Tea and their Matchas! They're always perfectly sweetened and balanced and their boba is so soft and delicious. It has quickly become one of my top boba spots!

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    Morgan W.

    Genuinely the best matcha I've ever had and that's saying something because I've tried A LOT (follow my matcha page @morganxmatcha on insta hehe). I'm from Orange County so I'm so sad this spot is so far from me other wise I'd be here every day! They also do a stamp card where if you accumulate 10 stamps from different purchases you get 1 free drink which is nice of them!! Their matcha comes 75% sweet and with oat milk as the default and it's actually perfect! The flavor profile is so nutty, bright, slightly vegetal and almost a little fruity which pairs so well with the oaty flavor of the milk. The shop itself is so cute and cozy and I love all the doodles and old stamp cards on the walls. The staff was also very nice and get your drink out quick. If they expand to OC that would be a dream come true!!

    Faye A.

    I was passing through Redlands on a matcha mission and somehow stumbled into Hoji Tea Room, tucked away in what looks like an industrial strip mall that screams "this can't be it"... but oh, it was!! The place is tiny.... like, two chairs inside tiny w a few bonus seats outside if you're lucky!! Staff were nice, very proud of their craft and telling me all about the history of the shop. I ordered two matcha lattes (bc self-control is a myth): one w boba, one without. They say they use ceremonial-grade matcha, and I can easily attest that they are NOT lying!!! They're out here whisking matcha the legit way w a bamboo chasen and ceramic bowl like it's a full-on tea ceremony!! And WOW!!!!! Ceremonial-grade matcha just hits different.... smooth, rich, zero grass clippings energy. If you know, you know!!!!! The boba was solid too, softer and less aggressively chewy than typical boba, which I actually loved. Long story short: tiny shop, big matcha energy. I will absolutely be back the next time I'm anywhere near Redlands!!

    Really employees!! Truly beautiful spot with good quality drinks!! I got the lavender latte!!

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    Anna H.

    Came back after remembering this place exists and got probably the best heist Matcha ever. Blows a lot of the other iced matches in the area out of the water, definitely authentic and delicious. Very light. Will be coming back.

    Strawberry Matcha + Hojicha

    *Drinks? *Customer service? I had been waiting weeks (maybe months) to try this place - finally went (after it reopened from the car incident - iykyk). The drinks were good but the gentleman who helped me was less than friendly (maybe he was having a bad day but I take customer service very seriously and it can make or break an experience for me). As I said it was my first time and he seemed irritated to have to help and answer questions. Also, for my IBS/lactose girlies - they don't sub milk on the matcha - something to consider when ordering. For service alone I won't go back - but the drinks are worth a shot if you want to check out the place

    Miyazaki Hojicha w/ Black Sesame Salted Cream
    John M.

    Hoji is a small tea shop that offers a variety of freshly brewed tea and matcha with boba. It's tucked away in a small unit in the plaza, which did make it a bit hard to find at first. Upon walking inside, the store was nicely decorated and at the time I went, it was Halloween, so they definitely make sure the shop fits the season! I opted for their Miyazaki Hojicha paired with a black sesame salted cream. I am a very big fan of Hojicha tea and the color looked fantastic! The tea itself was umami and had a very nice roasted flavor. The black sesame salted cream paired excellently with the tea, the nutty flavor bringing out more of the roasted tea flavor. Their drinks are also very affordable! I was quite surprised by how cheap their drinks were considered so many shops charge $8-9 for a drink of this quality. If you're looking for a nice, refreshing tea beverage, look no further and come here!

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    Lauren B.

    A quaint tea shop with a small but well-crafted selection of drinks to choose from. Hoji is somewhat of a hidden spot, being in a plaza without noticeable signs to pick it out. We ordered a matcha yabukita latte with boba and their special Kanazawa milk tea. I enjoyed both, and thought 50-75% sweetness was perfect. There was a lot of ice so I would definitely ask for less or none if I come by again. The shop itself is very small, mostly to just drop in and order a drink, and maybe check out their vibrant and cute art wall while you wait for your order. There are a few seats outside to enjoy your drinks, but this mostly seems like a pop in and go place.

    iced matcha
    Moon M.

    My absolute favorite local tea house and matcha spot. The quality is always amazing and consistent. 10/10 matcha. Strong flavor, good ratio, a little nutty, never overly sweet. The strawberry matcha and thai tea are also amazing. The boba is freshly made. I love this spot with my whole heart.

    Matcha Latte
    Emily M.

    One of the best matcha lattes I have ever had. Would definitely come back again! I originally asked for slightly sweet but they recommended I try it just the way it comes because it is already slightly sweet. So best choice was to order it exactly the way it comes!

    Annie T.

    This is only based off one drink and it was a tasty first impression. I hope to come back another day to try other drinks. The boba Thai tea was sweet enough and had good ratio of tea to boba. Boba was big and chewy.

    matcha latte
    David H.

    matcha latte was yummmyyy!! surprising find in the ie haha but i really enjoyed the matcha latte, great flavor and sweetness for me! the cups are also pretty large, so you get a lot for what you pay for. i prefer my matcha to be pretty strong, but u enjoyed the latte. its a little lighter, but still good yummy rating: 7.5/10

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    3 years ago

    BEST BOBA EVER - made fresh daily and always tastes incredible. Never have a ever enjoyed a tea based drink as I have from Hoji!

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    3 years ago

    Brought all my friends to Hoji and we all agree it's the best boba/tea in the IE hands down

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    3 years ago

    Great vide better teas staff is super friendly Menu is diverse their knowledge of tea is very impressive.

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    2 years ago

    By far one of the best boba tea houses I've been too. You can tell the boba is made fresh and the tea as well.

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    2 years ago

    Great japanese boba options, streamlined menu, friendly service & really cool vintage interior design!

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    2 years ago

    Softest boba I ever tasted! So glad I found this hidden gem ! Ordered the Salted Thai !

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    2 years ago

    The black sesame hojicha was great. Boba is always soft. Top tier stuff. Can't recommend enough.

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    2 years ago

    High quality boba, good taste tea, perfect sweetness. Love the special bakery items from Dinah.

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    3 years ago

    Very unique and cozy place with great staff. Love it! Hojicha and matcha latte taste really good!

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    3 years ago

    Best boba shop around. The cortado is amazing and when they are out of that, the hojicha seacream is my go to replacement.

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    3 years ago

    This has to be one of the best teas places in the area. Highly recommend them. I tried their salted Thai tea and it's fantastic.

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    3 years ago

    Hojicha with sea cream is a must try. This place makes absolute quality drinks, probably the best tea/boba shop to ever open shop in the IE

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    3 years ago

    Great little boba spot. You can really tell the difference in tea quality and the soft texture in the handmade boba. Great job guys!

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    3 years ago

    Best boba I've ever had. And I've had A LOT of boba. This place is truly on another level!

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    3 years ago

    Great new spot. The Japanese boba was different but good! The sea salt Thai tea was delicious

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    2 years ago

    they use real tea and is made very well, bringing out the tea flavor very exceptionally

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    very cute decor and atmosphere in their shop. their tea is very sweet and delicious, and their boba is soft and chewy.

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    Ask the Community - Hoji

    Are there any fruitier teas for someone who isn't a fan of milk tea?

    If you're looking for fruity flavors, Hoji probably isn't the spot. They specialize in straight teas served over ice--clean, roasty, tea-forward. Milk can be added, but it's optional

    I left my purse, and there's no number?

    Hi, there wasn't a purse that we found today, sorry.

    Are there any decaf drinks?

    Barley Tea has zero caffeine, and our best seller - Hojicha - has very little caffeine.

    Do u guys take cash?

    Yeah! Cash, Credit, Apple Pay, Quarters, Nickels, Dimes!

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    i absolutely loved the cute lil vibes of this place and the hojicha was easily one of the best i've ever had.

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