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    HOJI Tea Community

    4.3 (405 reviews)
    InexpensiveBubble Tea, Cafes, Tea Rooms
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Oreo Uji Matcha
    Ky-Anh H.

    Came by HOJI Tea Community while I was up around Pasadena and found a nice little shop. I really like the super minimalist and industrial look that they're going for inside! Street parking is a little limited, at least from where I chose to be, but it's not that much of a walk so I didn't mind it. I got an Oreo Uji Matcha and I found it to be pretty good. I didn't mind that it tasted pretty similar to other Oreo matcha drinks, and it was what I was going for. It kind of reminds me of the Oreo Brulee from Omomo, so if you like that drink, I think you'd also enjoy this one. Overall recommend!!

    Amy L.

    The interior of this tea shop was such a vibe, it was clean, nicely decorated and picturesque. It would be a nice place to sip some tea and study or do remote work. The staff who took our order was nice too. My friends and I stopped by after lunch to get drinks, I only tried the Ice Hoji Matcha, but my friends enjoyed their drinks. The drink I've had was good, it had a nice balance of bitterness from the matcha and sweetness from the milk/cream mixture. I would come back and just hang out for a bit next time that I'm in the area.

    Courtny D.

    Hojitea is so fun to get drinks at! It's located in the same lot as the outdoor Afters, with street parking most likely available. The decor and lighting inside is modern chic, with tables for both small and big groups. I immediately noticed how cozy the interior was, and the times I've been here, people often came here to study or hangout. Staff is kind and service has always been fast. There's a variety of tea I've gotten from here: -Oreo Uji Matcha -Hoji Iced Matcha -Japan Hojicha Blend -Jaded Petal Milk Tea -Taiwan Toffee Milk Tea -Jaded Petal Milk Tea I've loved them all and really appreciate the variety of tea base they have here compared to here tea spots. The tea is high quality, and I will definitely keep coming back for more! I gotta try the rest of the menu! :9

    Catherine G.

    Was craving something sweet and hubby took me here for a drink. I was craving something fruity and got the fresh fruit cloud, mango. I actually really enjoyed it. Not too sweet and the mango chunks were pretty good, ripe enough and not bitter. My husband got the matcha latte, which was subpar. I do recall coming here a while ago and getting the Oreo matcha drink and was not impressed. Seems like the fruit teas are much better than the matcha drinks. The interior was super cuter and very aesthetically pleasing. It's pretty spacious inside. Kitchen is tucked away so there was no one there to greet us when we entered. It took some time but someone finally came out to take our order. She was very kind. The parking lot is very small but there is street parking.

    Liliana C.

    super cute spot to hangout or chill, love that it's not a super busy street and there's free parking. matcha was yummy but my favorite was the thai tea, so creamy and delicious!!

    fresh peach mango with boba
    Jessica G.

    My friends and I stopped by on a Monday around 3pm and we were able to easily find 1 hour street parking. The space is small with a chill vibe, people were working on their laptops, playing cards, and hanging out with friends. The cashier was kind and walked us through the popular items. I ordered the Fresh Peach Mango which comes blended with mango bits and I added boba. It was so good and refreshing! Next time I visit I want to try one of their matcha drinks!

    Fresh strawberry cloud
    Katherine S.

    We came here after dinner on a Sunday and surprisingly it was pretty packed! I really like the lighting and vibe at this place - very cozy! I got the fresh strawberry cloud with less sugar but it's a bit disappointing. I do like they use real strawberries but the overall taste is a bit bland. I barely taste any creaminess in this drink, which was what I was initially hoping for. Also, since they only have a few staff, you do have to wait a bit to get your orders in but staff are friendly! Easy street parking nearby!

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    Megan L.

    I really wanted to like this spot and was looking forward to coming here, but I'm wondering if maybe I came during an off day. HOJI Tea is known to be one of the best boba shops in Pasadena, and periodically goes viral on social media for its minimalist wabi-sabi aesthetic and beautifully colorful drinks. I stopped by on a weekday afternoon, and there was one person working at the counter. He helped answer my questions about the drinks patiently and was able to get them out without too long of a wait. *Onyx Hojicha Milk Tea: This was my favorite of the three, but their recommended sweetness was too bitter for me, so overall, it's not a drink I fully enjoyed. I couldn't taste the hojicha much, and as someone who loves a good hojicha latte, I would go elsewhere for that craving. *Mango Fruit Jade Tea: I was surprised by how opaque this drink was and thought it would be more tea-forward. The texture was thicker than expected and had mango pieces at the bottom. We were told it would be sweet and refreshing, but it leaned very sour. Maybe mangoes weren't in season at the time? I would just be cautious with ordering this, especially if you have GERD or acid reflux with how sour it was. *Fresh Grape & Lychee Jade Tea: I was hoping this one would have a nice natural sweetness of the fruits complementing the tea, but overall it tasted like I was drinking a candle. It was almost bland, but like in a waxy, perfumey way. Maybe it was the thick texture, but I've had grape and lychee-based drinks before at other boba shops and they didn't taste like this. I feel terrible admitting that I really couldn't finish it, as it seems to be a popular choice with some. You'll need to do street parking to reach this spot. There's plenty of non-ergonomic seating inside, where I could be fine sitting and catching up with friends, but I wouldn't survive trying to work here. The biggest plus for me is that it really was beautiful when we came in, with how the sunset lit up the place and how the interior was designed. I wonder if we just came in on an off day or something for the drinks, and would stop by if I'm already in the area to give this place another shot.

    Charles G.

    This is the spot for amazing tea drinks. Every staff member I've encountered has been helpful and well informed about the teas. I think I've tried probably half the menu and all are amazing. A lot of seatings for a small place.

    Iced Hoji Matcha
    Christy C.

    This was a super small tea cafe right next to Afters Ice Cream They're open daily 12pm-10pm Parking was pretty difficult since their parking lot is super tiny but there are street parking if you're lucky Service was ok and nothing special Inside had limited seating but the decor was very cool! Menu had a good variety of milk tea, iced, and blended drinks but expect to pay $7+ for most of the drinks! Add-ons are an additional $0.75 and they do sugar/ice adjustments! Hoji Iced Matcha with Boba ($6.95 + $0.75 - topping) Got it less sweet and less ice and it was pretty disappointing. The matcha tasted flavorless and it was way too creamy. The boba was very soft and chewy so that was enjoyable.. However, I wasn't impressed with the drink and I had high expectations since I saw a lot of good reviews. This was 6/10 Overall, I most likely won't recommend or return unfortunately

    Cassie T.

    I wasn't expecting to stumble across this gem, but I'm thrilled I did! The fresh grape and lychee jade tea as well as the mango cloud were really refreshing and flavorful drinks; specifically, the mango cloud has a nice combination of cream and tropical mango while the fresh grape and lychee jade tea has the fruity grapes in the light base of sharp and herbal green tea. Our drinks came out quickly and the place itself is tucked around a block on Green Street near Afters Ice Cream. The shop is a casual but modern setting that almost reminds of a beachy oasis lounge. Also, the hospitality is so sweet! Loved it here!

    Hoji iced matcha
    Sammy L.

    The hoji iced matcha was delicious! So creamy I was not expecting that! Could not get enough. But I thought the brown sugar boba was not as good. They felt a little hard/plastic-y. I'll definitely come back for tea but will probably skip the boba. Such a cute place and there is plenty of street parking. Highly recommend!

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    Win L.

    Yelp community comes through with this highly rated matcha tea house! We got the strawberry matcha milk and the grape/lychee tea - both were 5/5 for me and the jade mountain tea flavor really came across - I actually had a audible gasp of appreciation on the tea quality! Both drinks were ordered least sweet so the matcha and jade mountain wouldn't be masked. Service was polite, friendly and efficient. The drinks were made super quickly! Love that I can taste fresh fruit bits in the drinks - no lame strawberry jam or extra price for fruit puree here! I can still taste the tea well after finishing it, great sign! Ambiance is earthy minimalist- exposed brick, neutral clay/concrete palate, with mix of hard/soft edges throughout. The interior is honestly beautifully designed with surprise details everywhere I looked like the cloud pendant lights.

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    Do they accept cash?

    I searched the review for the keyword "cash" and one said no. Best to call or go to the store to find out if not sure

    Does this place have a bathroom for customers? Inquiring bladders want to know

    No, they don't have a restroom

    Is this open today? The schedule keeps on changing. 12? 2? 5pm?

    Hi there. We are soft opening at the moment. The hours listed will be current until further notice. We had to adjust our hours currently since everyday we have been selling out the weeks preparation in a day and didn’t expect this type of volume and… Read more

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