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The staff is very helpful when you are ordering with recommendations if you need help with what to order. There is a handful of drink options, not just milk tea or matcha. There is a lot of space to sit and work or chat, the interior is pretty Parking is a bit small but there's also street parking Shoutout to Kevin
Cute interior but not many tables if you wanted to go here to study. I really enjoyed their menu options as someone who can't pick between fruit drinks or milk tea. I think it had such good combos and good variety. I got the peach mango blended and it was really good, more on the yogurt side. Would love to come back and try their other drinks!
Went for their Kyoto black milk tea that was apparently the special when we went. The tea was pretty good, but the boba was hard-- kind of disappointing. Friends, however, had the fruit teas, and were generally positive about them. The employees working were very pleasant and efficient, the decor inside is actually pretty conductive to sitting down and hanging out, and there's both a small parking lot shared with Afters Ice Cream as well as (at least in the day) plenty of street parking. Note that if you street park, some of the curbs are pretty high. And as so many of their competitors lack any place to sit and enjoy your drink, we greatly appreciated that HOJI Tea Community helped to facilitate this. 3.5 stars, tempted to round up, but being that off on the tapioca makes rounding up rough for me.
small tea shop in Pasadena, seem like a nice little shop to do work in as they have free Wi-Fi. They have some seating but mostly just seats by the wall. Aesthetics in the shop is pretty nice, very modern and bright, perfect spot to do work. Parking - Shared with Afters Ice Cream right across, very small parking lot, 4 spots only. Street parking is available but the street itself is a one way street. My wife and I both shared the Onyx Hojicha MT and the Oreo Uji Matcha, both were very refreshing as the day was pretty warm. The drinks came out pretty fast as well so props to the staff for preparing them quickly. The matcha is not very overwhelming which is always a good sign to see when you purchase matcha drinks. Oreo mixed with matcha is always a solid choice for me so I recommend this drink when you visit. Overall, a very simple but high quality shop, it's a bit on the expensive side when it comes to tea shops but it's definitely worth checking them out as their drinks are on the higher quality side.
Minimalist bubble tea shop in Pasadena that is known for their hojicha and matcha based drinks. It has a pretty quiet and calm atmosphere, making it a cozy spot to hang out. My husband and I both really enjoyed the drinks. I would recommend the following: The Onyx Hojicha Milk Tea is a mix of Taiwan onyx black tea with hojicha charcoal roasted tea and house milk. It had a roasted, nutty, smoky, and creamy flavor profile. I am a big fan of how it tasted - more elevated than your typical milk tea. Brown sugar boba paired perfectly with this drink. The Oreo Uji Matcha is made with ceremonial-grade matcha imported from Japan, house milk, house cream, and crushed oreos. It tasted sweet, rich, and slightly earthy. The flavor of the oreo cookies balanced out the matcha in a good way. It was also delicious with brown sugar boba.
sadly I was pretty disappointed with my drink The staff is very friendly and recommended the blended matcha. I figured I go for it since I'm always looking for new places to get matcha. It looks like a great drink and has great color, and the first few sips I really liked the rich smoothie like texture. But as I kept drinking all the ice chunks came out and it turned into an melting icy drink. The matcha also had good flavor but it wasn't blended well, there was a ton of unmixed matcha powder throughout the drink so every sip was dried out with the matcha powder. Overall, it just wasn't a great drink or something I would come back for
Was in the area and decided to stop by for some drinks since I haven't been here in a couple years. They have really cool interior decor and seating is comfortable for casual chatting with friends. I ordered the Mango Cloud this time less sweet (7.42), and also the Matcha Blend. The price has went up a bit since the last time I was here but the cup is still the same size. The drinks took around 5 minutes or so to be ready. The mango cloud is as good as other reviews said. There is mango chunks in the drink and it is blended very well so it is a smoothie consistency. It also has some cream but I couldn't really taste it. I got less sweet so the sweetness level was perfect for me. I enjoyed the drink and my only complaint is the price but all drinks are around this price especially for fruit blended ones. I would recommend it if you're not looking for a matcha drink, but their matcha blend was also good as well with authentic matcha.
I was in the area so stopped by for a drink. There was no wait to order and staff was patient when my card was having issues during payment. There's no public restroom but there's some seating inside. I got the hoji matcha cloud ($7.45) at less sweet. The price has gone up since the last time I've been here, which is expected. I think it's still decent for the price at the cup size. The matcha is pretty strong but still has some sweetness.
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!!
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.
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
I've ended up at Hoji more times than I planned, mostly because every other boba shop is already closed. I appreciate the late hours, and the drinks are pretty good too. Nothing extraordinary and certainly on the pricey end ($7+ per drink), but I'm willing to pay the premium for the hour.
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.
Parking: very limited small parking lot and street parking. Interior: clean, cool vibes aesthetic to hang out, good for medium/small size groups Wait Time: none, it was not busy at all on a weekday evening. Drinks took about 5-10min to make. Items Order: 8.5/10 Blended Hoji Matcha $7 - matcha quality was good but I think it could be stronger. The creaminess was excellent and salted perfectly but also could use more since you only taste the salted cream in the side. Sweetness was perfectly not too sweet. 7.5/10 Hoji Thai Tea $6 - same comments for the salted cream but the Thai tea itself was a bit off from what I'm used to for Thai tea. Not my preference read more
6 months ago
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!! read more
1 year ago
Went to this new boba shop recently and the drinks were beyond good. The cashier Ailish was super bubbly and helpful. The drink i got was the classic HOJI blended matcha, which if you're into matcha I more than recommend (I'm definitely even craving it now). The person I went with got the Uji Matcha with Sweet Cream, which has hints of mint. Boba quality is great as I sampled some from the Uji Matcha. The decor is amazing, making it the nicest looking boba shop I've ever been. If i could give 10 stars, I would. read more
Hoji Tea features a nice, earthy environment to lounge around in, with many accents of beige and brown. I had their Jaded Petal Milk Tea, which featured a mix of oolong, green, and house milk tea for a unique combination. The drink itself was unfortunately too sweet for me but otherwise tasted great. read more
11 months ago
This place came recommended as the best boba around here, and since they knew the boba scene in Irvine, they told me this place was the closest thing and super competitive. That immediately got my attention because Irvine boba is elite. Pulled up to Hoji and the shop itself is beautiful. Super modern, clean, the plaster walls and whole design are just sick. The vibe alone sells it. The staff was really sweet too. I asked which drink they recommended and she told me to get the Mango Cloud with boba. I am so glad I listened. Before I even ordered, she was handing out little sample cups of their jasmine tea boba which was actually really good. That already gave me confidence. The Mango Cloud that thing was amazing. There were huge chunks of mango in there, the boba was perfect, and the drink itself had this airy, slushy, cloud type texture that was really fun. The mango flavor was so clean and not overly sweet. Just the right balance. I destroyed that drink. I finished it before I even made it to my destination which was literally four minutes away. That is how good it was. I wish this place was closer because I would definitely want to try their other drinks. But for my first experience, it was a total hit. I would absolutely recommend this place. read more
Today was the grand opening for Hoji Tea Community and it seems like the whole boba tea community came to the event. The line was wrapped around the store and down the sidewalk with tons of people lining up to take advantage of the BOGO drink special and the Labubu dolls giveaway. Although it was quite a wait to order and to get your drinks, it was worth it especially when you get one for free. Staff were very friendly despite them being very busy making drinks. Even the owner was helping making drinks. Thanks Hoji for a great grand opening! I hope you will have more special events in the future. read more
5 months ago
The hojicha milk tea was okay to me. Does have a strong taste though. Only give it a 4 stars because of Rae service. She was super helpful and provided excellent customer service. Also extremely patience, since my friend and I were a bit indecisive. Modern interior, share lot with after. Will probably try a different drink next time. read more
Been coming to Hoji for the last year and it's finally the GRAND OPENING! The ambiance and unique seating spaces make this spot a favorite space but the Matcha drinks and friendly staff keep me coming back. The tea is authentically brewed and makes such a difference in quality in flavor. The Strawberry Cloud (made of fresh cream) and Uji Matcha Mango are my two go to drinks. They now have also added green tea jelly to their toppings so I'll have to come back and try it. Visit today and get a chance to win a giant Zimomo plush! read more
7 months ago
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. read more
I stopped by for the "grand opening" and the BOGO promotion. I ordered a Uji Matcha Sweet Cream with brown sugar boba and Hoji Thai Tea with green tea jelly. The Uji Matcha Sweet Cream was pretty good considering that I'm not usually a fan of matcha drinks. The cream balanced out the matcha which I enjoyed. The brown sugar boba was cooked well and you can really taste the brown sugar. The Hoji Thai Tea is probably my favorite, it had a light and creamy flavor while maintaining the Thai Tea taste. It also paired surprisingly well with the green tea jelly which was also delicious. The wait was quite long since they were extremely busy with the promotion going on, but it was well worth it as they did not compromise on the quality of the drinks. Nothing tasted watered down or rushed and they took the time to make good drinks. The workers were also really nice! One thing though is the parking lot is small but there is street parking if you are able to find a spot! read more
10 months ago
/5 The drinks themselves were very flavorful and was exactly what I was looking for! The menu had multiple options that looked yummy so I will definitely head back to try those out. I went at a not-busy time so there was no wait and service was fast. I'm not too sure how it looks at a busier time but I'd definitely wait in line for a drink from here. Inside was aesthetically pleasing and made for the perfect obligatory sweet treat pic. It's a little small inside so I can imagine it getting packed inside on a busier day. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
10 months ago
The employees were very kind. The two drinks we ordered didn't take too long to get! We got the Onyx Hojicha Milk tea, both drinks ordered tast like sweet milk with the faintest hojicha flavor. Most importantly, This place is abysmally dirty. I've never seen a business so poorly upkept. It's disgustingly unsanitary. Also the center lighting fixture is just an afterthought thrown together with some plywood. Dust is accumulating up there so every time the ac unit across the way gets turned on, or doors get opened, it blows the dust down onto the tables and customers. read more
5 months ago
Service was friendly and quick , beautiful space inside and the matcha best seller drink was delicious! read more
2 years ago
- 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
1 year ago
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
7 months ago
The place is so cute inside. The tea is very good. Tastes natural with no preservatives. The strawberry tea was very good and had the perfect amount of tea to berry in it. Staff was nice and quick. read more
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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…
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