I was super excited to try Hoji after seeing it all over social media, but was a little disappointed with the Uji sweet cream. the matcha was pale and watery, and honestly tasted more like melon than matcha. the cream was okay, but had an odd aftertaste - kind of like that flavor when something has been in the freezer for too long. I really wanted to like this place, so maybe I'll be back to try other things on their menu. it is an adorable place with great photo ops though. read more

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HOJI is making up some mean and delicious drinks that are worth the time for you to stop in. The place inside is decorated very modern and up to date so I believe this spot is fairly new. I ordered their HOJI matcha it was delicious! Overall I love trying new places and my friend suggested this spot to try in Pasadena. Overall delicious and can't wait to come by next time to try another drink from here! read more

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Super cute tea shop just off the 210 near PCC. Really simple and modern aesthetic. Great to go solo or with a few people. Staff were super friendly and helpful! I was craving a fruit tea so decided to try their mango fruit tea. I went with ideal sweetness and regular ice. Overall, really refreshing and fruity tea! The green tea gave it some floral undertones, which was a little overpowering. I wanted the mango flavor to pop a bit more. Still would get again! The Taiwan Toffee sounded good and would have been my 2nd choice! read more

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Have come here twice now and I absolutely love it. Their matcha has no brand name or no direct source apparently but it's still from Japan and tasted super yummy. Their simple teas and milk teas are also so so good! Tea quality is great all around. Boba is also good texture. They have both a parking lot and street parking read more

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Came by again today because I was thirsty and craving for something sweet and fruity. I originally wanted to try the avocado bliss but they didn't have it so I settled on the strawberry cloud. The drink was so refreshing and I love the little strawberry pieces. However I wasn't a fan of the house cream because it was a bit too salty for my liking. read more

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This is our go to when in Pasadena. All their drinks are great. They have ample seating inside. Service is quick. Just make sure to pay attention to your name - they are soft spoken and you'll miss it. Parking on street is not too bad. They have a small area to park but most of time it's filled. read more

- street parking or a small limited parking lot next to it (i think there was only 3-4 spots?) - very unique interior though limited seating - a curated menu with lots of fresh and high quality options - loved both the drinks we got! the tea flavor is super prominent and paired so nicely with a cream top or with cream mixed in to make a milk tea read more

HOJI Tea Community - fresh jade mountain tea (left), jade mountain green milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Decided to try this spot out and was pleasantly surprised! It was such a nice space with plenty of seating and great quality drinks. My high mountain tea with cream was delicious and I could taste the quality tea. My dad got the Thai tea it was very decadent and creamy. My boyfriend got a lychee grape fruit tea and it was refreshing. The cashier was nice and got our drinks out in a timely manner. Will definitely be back to try more. read more

Came here a few times already now and it's a must! Definitely a good spot to hit up when you're in Pasadena! It's not as busy during the weekdays I think! The interior is nice and the service is friendly! They have a wide arrangement of drinks, but definitely get their specials like the blended hoji matcha! It's right next to an afters too, so it's a great place to appease a group of people who can't decide between boba and ice cream! There's a few parking spots in the front, but when it gets busy you will definitely have to street park! read more

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Had the chance to try this place after doing tons of research to finding the perfect date spot for my brother and the girl he was dating! From pictures it looked so cute! So I sent it to him and he told me it wasn't bad but I wonder if it was because he was with a cute girl? LOL But nonetheless, I went to give it a try. It's right next door to After's so if you want ice-cream right after, go on ahead! Unfortunately I didn't have the chance, already was getting my boba fix! Parking wasn't bad, I went during a weekday afternoon. There's street parking and a very ttiiiinnnyy parking lot right in front of their business. Interior was cute, sleek, modern, and clean. Well... kinda clean. The table we sat at to wait was so sticky from old drinks and straw papers everywhere My fiancé and I placed our orders. The girl who took our order seemed bored and wasn't very helpful when we asked what drinks she would suggest. But we eventually made our choices: Hoji Matcha blended (regular sweetness): 5/10 Not the worst but not the best. Actually I was given the wrong order and my fiancé had to point it out to me before I poked my straw through! I went and told the girl behind the counter and she seemed annoyed that she had to change it! I'm sorry my drink you made was incorrect? I had to show my receipt to confirm and she took the old drink back and gave me a new correct one. Fresh avocado bliss (50% sweetness): My fiancé ordered this one and he gave it a 6/10. This was okay too. The avocado taste was barely there. After coming here I felt bad I sent my brother here for his boba date but I'm glad he enjoyed his time here at least! There's so MANY boba options here in the 626 area so I'll keep exploring! But I don't think I'll come out of my way to come back here. read more

Aesthetic little boba shop! Clean and minimalistic decor. Seating is not the most comfortable so I can't see myself hanging out here for a while. I loved their ice blended Hoji Matcha! Smooth & a bit earthy. The boba was sweet and perfectly chewy. They offer different milk alternatives and you can adjust sweetness levels. Ideal level was perfect for me. read more

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Rating: 8.7/10 Solid boba spot that opens late night! I come here when it's later and I want a good quality boba. My go-to drink: 1) Uji Matcha Sweet Cream without Sweet Cream (ideal sweet): 8.5/10. Personally, I don't like salt in my drinks and the sweet cream comes salted. However, even without the sweet cream, the drink itself is still deliciously creamy and not too sweet. Overall, I love Hoji and it's a staple boba shop in my current rotation. Highly recommend! read more

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I ordered the mango cloud and the uji matcha strawberry. The mango cloud was my favorite and super refreshing after waiting outside! The matcha was a little watered down but still had good flavor. It may have been my fault because I asked for less ice. Next time I'll try it with regular fixings :) The workers were so kind and offered water for those of us waiting in line in the hot sun. The employee at the register was super energetic and warm, despite serving hundreds of customers in just a few hours. The team did their best with such a huge turnout. What really drew me here was the labubu theme and giveaway (A+ marketing, loved the tik toks). I got in line at 11:00am for the grand opening happening at noon, I didn't get my drink till 3:30pm. They ended up running out of labubu's around ~1:00 or 1:30. Of course, I was hoping I'd be able to receive a labubu but I'm happy to support a local business. Congrats on a successful grand opening! read more

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This place looks like it came straight from a Pinterest board. It's so aesthetic and minimalist. Really love the vibe and it's a great place to take photos. The store is a bit small though, not the best for big groups to sit down. I came on a Sunday night - which was pretty empty. I ordered the lychee and grape green tea without adjustments and the sweet to tea flavor ratio was perfect. Neither one overpowered the other. I really enjoyed the generous amount of lychee and grape bits in the tea because it added crunch and extra sweetness. If you're not a fan of that, I wouldn't recommend it. All the options look so good, it was hard to decide. I can't wait to come back and try their Toffee Taiwanese Tea drink. Parking is side street parking only, but there's plenty of spaces on a one way street. They don't have a bathroom in the store either so come prepared! read more

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Love the vibe in here, so clean aesthetic! I got the Hoji Matcha, which is a blended matcha drink. Was a little pricy but super good, especially on a hot day. Drink came out fast and it was nice to get a little bit of work done. I'll be back to try the other drinks! read more

HOJI Tea Community - Hoji Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Went in late afternoon so no customer, service was great got the Onyx Hojicha Milk Tea w/ boba drink but there was nothing that stood out in fact the boba was hard. Barely taste the tea, sugar level was perfect as requested . Agreed with another customer's post the place needs cleaning the dust is visible, needs to clean. Was hoping it be good because once I stopped by AFTERs ice cream there was lots of people but it must of been when they first open but now it's always empty when we drive by. read more

Drinks are always solid but that poor girl today working alone during a mid day rush needs support. I waited a long time for my one drink but understandable because she was taking orders and making the drinks all on her own. read more

I ordered their popular matcha blended drink, and it turned out exactly how I imagined smooth and perfectly blended. I went with 75% sugar, which was just right; 100% would've definitely been too sweet for me. I also love the vibe here, very modern and aesthetic. They made the drinks pretty quickly too. Each matcha is around $7, which feels fair for the quality. read more

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Loooovveeeee this "Omomo dupe" lol! Every time I come here, I only get the Hoji Matcha since I can't really find that anywhere else nearby that does it well. I love being able to adjust my sugar for this and I get it at ideal and it's the perfect balance of sweetness with the matcha bitterness. My sister likes getting the uji matcha sweet cream and that's a really good one as well! Wish I could speak more on the other drinks but I'm a creature of habit! This could be a cute lil spot to hang out in as well. It's pretty small inside but I've seen some people hang or do work here. I couldn't see myself hanging out here for too long though but it is very aesthetic~~ inside lol service is great as well! Staff are always helpful with drink recommendations and super friendly! read more

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There was plenty of parking on the street, but I didn't really pay enough attention to whether or not there was a parking lot. The inside of the store is pretty cute. I love the minimalist sort of aesthetic and the giant table in the middle. I ended up ordering a Hoji Thai Tea for myself and a Fresh Mango Cloud to take home for my mom. Unfortunately, her drink completely melted to milk by the time I got home even with the AC blasting on it in the car, so I had to pop it into the freezer immediately. The thai tea wasn't super strong in flavor but it also wasn't terribly milky, so I'd say it was fine. I probably wouldn't go back for it though. It kind of made me want to go somewhere else for a more satisfying thai tea to be honest. Maybe I'd go back to try a different drink though. read more

HOJI Tea Community - Hoji Thai Tea (Right) and Fresh Mango Cloud (Left) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was in the area so I came by to get something to drink. The parking lot is extremely small; there's only three parking spaces! However, there is street parking available. The tables inside is quite interesting. I ordered the Strawberry Uji Matcha and Avocado Bliss. I'm glad the cashier advised me to not have the Strawberry Uji Matcha too less sweet, because the minor adjustment already had it a little bitter! The Avocado Bliss was very good and smooth. read more

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the tea at hoji is always so high quality! the interior is sleek, modern and clean and the staff are always very helpful and efficient with their orders! I love coming to hoji because their teas are not too sweet and are very fragrant. their menu items are also more unique than you might see at a typical boba shop which is always a fun experience. I will definitely be coming back here for a sweet treat and I'm sure it won't disappoint! read more

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Parking: Street parking available Ambience: Minimalistic, calming vibes. There's a large table in the middle which is ideal for large groups, but not much seating overall. I like the idea and understand the space is relatively small, but it was a bit awkward since all the surrounding seats kind of face the center group. Service: Standard, no complaints! Taste: Got the hoji matcha, which was pretty good! It had aesthetically pleasing swirls along the sides. read more

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I visited HOJI Tea Community a few weeks ago. The service was great and the inside of the small shop was modern. The menu was great and I had trouble deciding on a drink. I ended up getting an uji matcha Oreo drink and it was delicious. The combo of the green tea latte and the Oreo works well. The cream part was good too. Overall, I liked going here and I think it is a solid place to get milk tea. read more

Came here for the first time with my friend and got the Strawberry Cloud. Staff was friendly, and the interior was nice. Parking is street parking, can be a bit tricky during busy hours as they get filled fast. The drink itself wasn't too bad, but tbh it didn't really stand out. It didn't really have a strong strawberry taste which I was hoping for.. it was more of a watered down strawberry with a bit of creaminess. I'm definitely going to try a different drink next time I come here to see if it was an off day. read more

HOJI Tea Community - Strawberry Cloud and Fresh Mountain Jade Tea w/ Lychee Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

My favorite boba shop in the area! Hoji has very unique drinks. My favorite here is the hoji matcha, a blended matcha drink. Many of the drinks' sweetness can be adjusted and can be dairy-free. The staff are always super friendly and helpful. It has a cute interior too. Lots of street parking available right outside the store. read more

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The guy was super kind. But I have no idea why this place is priced so low. It is a little expensive. 10$ is the most I think I've ever paid for boba. The place is really pretty but idk if I'd come back regularly solely because pricing is a bit steep. Tea I got was super floral and the boba was cooked perfectly. I did get two add ins so it's probably why it was a little more. Plus a milk substitute. Service was quick. Good place for a first date probably tbh. Tea has a lovely flavor too and the ambience is super comforting. read more

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This place was okay. The inside was cute but smelled very strongly of cleaning chemicals which was definitely a little off putting. It might have been a mental thing but I kept feeling like my drink had a remnant of the chemical scent (was probably in my head though). Other than that, the drinks were decent (definitely on the sweeter end) but a bit pricey. read more

Finally got to try this place on a random Thursday afternoon and didn't have to wait at all. I had previously passed by during a weekend day and the line looked really long so decided to skip. Got the Japan Iced Hojicha Tea (less sweet) which had a bold tea flavor which I like, as well as a creamy slightly saltiness to it. I liked that it was an interesting blend of sweet and salt. You can tell that they use premium ingredients in their drinks. Minimalistic aesthetic inside, along with friendly service. Will plan on coming back to try some of the other matcha drinks and their avocado smoothies sound interesting as well! read more

this is a small little boba shop that is nicely decorated on the inside and a good ambiance. the parking is limited nearby the afters ice cream stand, but there is good enough space on the streets outside. the service was quick and friendly, and the music was upbeat and excellent. the drinks tasted good. i got the avocado smoothie drink and thought it was delicious and average priced. good spot overall. read more

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We were lured in from the many Instagram reels we saw of this place. The decor was so cute and cozy. We came in earlier in the day, so it wasn't too busy. We were able to find parking and get our drinks quickly. The drinks are a bit pricey, about $7-8 after tax and tip. Also, there's not many lactose-free options available on the menu. Onyx Black Milk Tea 2/5: Skip this. It's nothing special, just plain black milk tea. It wasn't fragrant or roasted tea. I only got this because it was one of the only drinks on the menu where you can get with milk alternative. Hoji House Coffee Cloud 5/5: There was a good balance between coffee and the cream "cloud". The content was very well blended, so no chunks or bits of ice. The coffee was good, but we would've like a stronger coffee (we're frequent consumers of Viet coffee). I'd definitely consider coming back to try their other blended drinks as it seems to be their strong suit! read more

HOJI Tea Community - Left: Onyx Black Milk Tea Right: Hoji House Coffee Cloud - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Mango Fresh Fruit Jade Tea: 5/5 stars! I ordered this with normal sweetness and crystal boba. You can definitely taste that real mango was used. This was the perfect blend with the floral notes of the tea. The crystal boba had the perfect chewy texture as well. On a Monday afternoon, street parking was not an issue. The interior of HOJI Tea is beautiful. Very wabi sabi style and unique. Service was friendly and quick as well! read more

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honestly one of the prettiest coffee/tea shops I've visited. there's plenty of seating and loved the vibes inside. I got the matcha latte 30% sweet and it was nice and refreshing. there was only one person working at the time and the shop was packed so it did take quite awhile for my drink to come out but that's alright - it was worth the wait read more

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The vibes are always good, the staff are friendly and the drinks are always on point. read more

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Was suppose to go to Afters but stumble into this cute shop. I have seen this place popped out a lot on my IG but I didn't know it was next to Afters. The interior of the place is really cute and minimal. It's very aesthetic looking. I wanted to Hoji Matcha at first but I just had AYCE sushi earlier so that would have been too heavy. Instead I got a Matcha with oat milk. The drink was pretty delicious, I would order it again. read more

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Drinks are yummy and boba texture is always spot on! Despite the area, parking is easy as well. I've visited when they first opened a long time ago and lately after their grand opening with consistent quality of drinks each time. The drinks are on the sweeter side, so adjust as needed. read more

HOJI Tea Community - Green milk tea with boba and thai tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I ordered the Mango Uji Matcha and Fresh White Grape and Lychee Jade Tea. I actually got high hopes for this matcha tea spot, but it was a let down. It was really watered down, and the quality.. I expected better. The place marketed itself as a tea community, so I expected more seating, but the place is pretty small. There's only a bench, one large table and two smaller tables. If you're looking for a boba study spot, this won't be it. There is also no restroom. The parking lot is limit, but there's street parking. read more

Fresh Strawberry Cloud w Oreo topping blended in + boba - Straight fire. Tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry. 10/10. This was ordered "ideal" sweetness and it was delightful, even tho I usually prefer mine less sweet. Taiwan Toffee milk tea - they called it a toasted popcorn taste, but to me this is just like a sweet jalapeno cornbread I was shocked to love it! I would definitely get this again. What a lovely flavor. I got mine "less" 30% sweet and that was perfect for me. I usually get 25-30% everywhere. The boba is excellently prepared. All toppings were great. This space is really wonderful. Very inviting. I could totally hang out here. Share a parking lot with the tiniest After ice cream shop you've ever seen, but there is ample street parking in this less busy section of Green. The hostess/cashier was so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Very much looking forward to coming back and trying many other things! read more

Hoji matcha blend is solid. I came during the grand opening; the staff were working so hard and still made a good drink. The barista with glasses, she was very helpful in explaining the menu. All in all, good tea and decor, it's my favorite milk tea spot in Pasadena. read more

I think I found my new fav boba place, but why it gotta be so far . Please open another location in LA, specifically culver-Mid-City LOL. But in all seriousness this is my fav boba place. The interior is so chic and minimal. The staff is also really nice super helpful in going over the menu and giving suggestions. They also have samples! I initially was going to get the hoji matcha but they had their jaded petal milk tea drink and it was so delicious like holy cow. I ended up getting two drinks. read more

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