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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.
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
this cozy hidden boba place is absolutely the cutest and the best gem to find in this area!! stumbled upon this place while walking around and absolutely fell in loveee. such a cute place to take pictures in while enjoying a delicious drink, or even study or catch up with friends. the drinks are so unique and i can't wait to try the rest of the menu!! read more
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
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
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
We were looking for new boba places in the area that were opened a bit later as we just finished watching a movie in theaters and wanted a sweet little treat (movie ended at around 8:30 PM). Hoji Tea Community was open and not too far, so we decided to stop by. The décor and interior are very aesthetic, think whites, beiges, a bit modern and minimalistic. Lots of young adults and what not chatting and hanging out there and one attempting to do some work in a tiny corner (it was nighttime though, dude probably would have a better shot earlier in the day). There's a small lot next to the café that it shares with the After's Ice Cream and there's a good amount of street parking as well. We got the: 1) Hoji Thai Tea: -I got this less sweet and it's an iced drink. There's brulee swirled along the inside of the cup. -Honestly, it's alright. Not too sweet, not too strong of a Thai tea flavor. 2) Hoji Matcha: -Friend got this half sweet and it's a blended drink. -Decent matcha slushie type drink. Earthy taste, very icy. 3) Uji Sweet Cream: -In my opinion, the best of the three as my friend had a higher sweetness level than us. -Sweet creamy top to a matcha milk tea. -Not bad, but not super unique either. I feel like it's a hype place due to the aesthetic and how it mirrors overly hype boba places like OMOMO tea (which I also think is kinda mid). The little nook area with the shelves makes for great photos, but when we were there it seemed like there was a water leak or something coming from the inside behind/next to the seats near the wall and with so many people walking in it was really grimy and dirty and smelly, kinda gross, but not sure where that came from to be honest. PS. Also have no idea if the drinks actually have hojicha in it either or if it's just for namesake, I'm gonna be real. read more
Aesthetically pleasing cafe, yummy drinks, kind workers, free mini parking lot. Easy 5 stars! It's a very popular spot but the workers are efficient and we were able to get our drinks within minutes. The drinks are big too and it's the perfect Asian standard of "not too sweet" you get to choose your sweetness level and they actually make it as requested. Very small quiet cafe. I'll be back to try their popular matcha drink. Mini parking lot in front or street parking on a one way street. read more
I've been seeing this place blow up on social media and wanted to check it out! The inside decor is very aesthetic and has a minimalist vibe. There's some seating inside but not sure if it's a great place to study since there's no outlets and only a few tables. Their drink menu is similar to Omomo and has many blended drinks to choose from. It was our group's first time so they gave us some recommendations on the drinks and sweetness levels. The staff was friendly and helpful, which I appreciated! We ended up ordering the Hoji Matcha, Avocado Bliss w/strawberry bits, and Strawberry Green Tea. Overall, the drinks were good but nothing special. I thought that the Hoji Matcha didn't have that strong of a matcha flavor, but I enjoyed the consistency and it was refreshing on a hot day. I'll have to come back to try their other drinks! read more
Probably the nicest boba shop in the SGV. It is Located in the same lot as Afters Ice Cream in Pasadena, so parking is pretty easy. Was blown away by the interior of this place! Their menu was very simple, only two types of milk teas and a variety of blended drinks. I tried both their milk tea and green milk tea and liked the strong tea flavor in each. Boba was sweet and chewy too. 10/10!! read more
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
11 months ago
What an interesting tea joint in Pasadena. They occupy a quiet small lot with Afters Ice Cream. There are three parking spots in the lot but lots of free street parking on either side of Green Street. Their menu is divided into the blended drinks and the iced drinks. I tried the most popular blended Hoji Matcha with 50% sweetness. It had some bits of hojicha and matcha, probably what was stuck to the sides of the cup. The sweetness was perfect to my taste. The drink was almost $9 with tip. The interior gives off modern desert Moroccan vibes with the curtains, pillows, and short circle seats. It might feel like a small space to do work, but I think it's doable. The servers were friendly. The music can get loud. There is free wifi. There is an outlet by the window! I don't think there are bathrooms for the customers though. read more
2 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
First off, I love the minimalistic interior design and space. There is a large irregular shaped table and bench in the middle and not very much seating other than that. I was pretty disappointed in their Hoji matcha drink which I compared to the Omomo matcha. The matcha itself is solid, but the blend with the cream wasn't great in my opinion. The cream was too salty and although I mixed it, I could still taste the saltiness of it. There were several icy bits for being an ice-blended drink and I wished the flavor was stronger. I tried my bf's strawberry cloud and it tasted solid, but it was quite sweet. Overall, I am a bit disappointed and would prefer Omomo over Hoji, but I enjoyed the aesthetics. I also appreciate that there is free street parking. I'm not inclined to come back but I wouldn't mind trying them again if a friend wanted to. read more
2 years ago
My parents and I were looking for somewhere to kill some time before dinner, and I found this place to get a quick drink. We came on a Wednesday afternoon, around 3:30PM, and there was no line! Hoji Community has a cool, minimalistic interior with a good amount of seats. The reviews all raved about the boba, and honestly, it loves up to the hype. The matcha was strong, and the strawberry matcha was a good balance. My dad ordered the mango cloud, which he thought was ok. If I'm in pasadena, i'll definitely come back for another drink! I'd like to try the blended matcha drink one day. read more
2 years ago
Trying out Hoji Tea in Pasadena which has been credited as Omomo's dupe! We ordered the uji matcha sweet cream ($6.95) and Oreo uji matcha (boba + oat milk -- $8.00). The matcha is definitely ceremonial grade and I would also credit this place to be an Omomo dupe! There was a short line but the service was quick. The ambiance has a modern vibe -- limited seating and no parking lot available. read more
FOOD I got the iconic matcha cream with 30% sweet. Since I reduced the sweetness, it was less creamy and more icy - which I prefer since I don't like my drinks too heavy. SERVICE super fast and nice AMBIANCE This spot is so aesthetic. Every corner begs for a picture. It's more of a grab and go spot since there's only one center table. Otherwise, you'll be sitting side by side. It's also not a great study spot given the seating layout and the lack of outlets. TLDR: good drink and vibey, esp if you're craving matcha, but I wouldn't drive too much out of the way for it. read more
2 years ago
I was able to stop by a few weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon to experience the hype of the new boba shop. They're still in soft opening, so the menu is limited - hoping that they will begin to expand on drinks in the near future. HOJI Tea is in the same lot as After's - definitely a smaller shop with some seating inside. Seems like most people just grab and go. Would recommend opting for street parking and walking over. Storefront itself has some cute aesthetics. On the louder side considering how small the store is. I ordered the Jasmine Sweet Cream ($5.75 plus $0.75 for brown sugar boba). Thought the price was fairly typical compared to most boba spots. I adjusted both sugar and sweetness - I enjoyed my drink. I felt that the tea was spot on, good flavor and pretty high quality. I also liked the sweet cream on top - getting the tea to have less sugar was the perfect call since there's sweetness from the cream. Boba was cooked perfectly. My friend ordered the fresh mango cloud ($6.75). I didn't get to try this drink, but he said that it tasted pretty good - and he could taste the amount of fresh mangoes that went into the drink. They're more known for their matcha drinks, but I personally am not a fan of matcha. Overall, a great new boba addition to Pasadena. Will be back to try some more drinks! read more
2 years ago
It's been a minute since I wrote a Yelp review and when I was halfway through my drink, I realize I just had to memorialize this experience. Came here with my friend since my friend's girlfriend found this spot in Yelp in passing. The interior looks a bit weird like something out of Star Wars. I ordered their #1 drink on Yelp which was Fresh Mango Cloud. I love mango but I always temper my expectation for mango since it's usually not fresh. When I sipped into my drink, it was a blast of fresh mango goodness. I had added boba as an topping and boy was it worth it. They literally filled up the drink half filled with boba. 10/10 experience and this review is to make sure I remember this for the future. read more
Ambiance: A minimalistic, cozy boba shop that provides a space for casual hangouts and study sessions. Note: They have WiFi but no outlets (have your devices charged). Also, limited surface area for tables (only inside seating). Service: Friendly and kind service workers. That's it. You can expect what you're going to get (it's a good kind of service). Food: The place has a solid boba menu. It's not overwhelming for anyone who is looking for a new shop to try and majority of the options are common. Recommendations: Onyx Black Milk Tea or Jade Mountain Green Milk Tea for a classic, sweet drink that's not overpowering (keep it at "ideal" sweet level). read more
9 months ago
The guy was super kind. But I have no idea why this place is priced so low. It is a little expensive. 10$ 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
5 months ago
Parking: I would just park at the side street or the front of the store. Fresh Mango Green Tea: Highly recommend. Nice subtle flavor between the mango and green tea. Definitely a refreshing drink to get. Hoji Matcha: If you're craving for the OMOMO matcha swirl drink in Pasadena I would get it here. I would recommend to mix the drink in the beginning because I think I just received less flavoring than letting the drink settle down for a minute. read more
#102 in my Teaholic Diaries. First things first, the shop itself is stunning with it's modern chic interior design. They did well in decorating the modest space with a white color scheme that includes gauzy off white curtains, white stucco and brick walls, and a white concrete floor. There's also an irregular shaped table and bench that serves as the shop's focal point while also complementing the aforementioned white interior accents. Suffice to say, I loved walking into this shop. Unfortunately, I wasn't nearly as happy when I walked out. As beautiful as the shop was, the drinks are where my expectations fell short. I heard comparisons were being made to Omomo, which I love and was once obsessed with (in Irvine and Chino Hills), but I'm just not seeing it. I ordered two drinks, the Hoji Thai tea and the Uji sweet cream. I wasn't a fan of the uji drink, which had an overpowering almost floral taste - like jasmine. Now, don't get me wrong - I do like floral drinks to an extent, but not if it's so strong that it reminds me of perfume. Lol. As for the Thai tea, I've had better. One thing to note, I wish they'd asked me if I wanted to adjust the sweetness level when I placed my order, as I forgot to check if that was an option. Without any adjustments, the Thai tea drink was a bit too sweet. ****************** 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. read more
2 years ago
I've only been here twice and I have tried the Hoji matcha blended, uji matcha sweet cream, fresh jade mountain tea and fresh mango cloud blended. I feel like their blended drinks are the best here. Hojimatcha is my favorite from them so far from the four drinks I've tried. Their sweet cream isn't my favorite. It's not really a sweet cream more like sea salt cream. I taste the saltiness at the end of the drink when I got the sweet cream drinks. Parking can be hard since it's street parking and their lot only has 3 car slot. There's only one big table inside and several side seatings. Their menu isn't big but at least they specialize on those drinks. read more
Decided to get their most popular drink: The hoji matcha blend. The matcha quality tasted low quality and watered down. The only decent part was the tiny bit of creme brûlée. I really thought maybe I had misjudged them, but after a 4th try, I'm convinced this isn't my cup of tea. Some advice would be to use a better quality fir the matcha and more creme brulee. read more
4 stars This cute little spot is located right next to Afters ice cream. This is the place to be if you like matcha and pottery. The decor is reminiscent of clay & pristine pottery. While it's cute, I think the shop is a little too small & crowded for my liking. During this visit, I ordered the Hoji Matcha ($6.75) at 50% sweet, which was the perfect amount of sweet for me. The drink came out ice blended. The matcha wasn't bitter. I think it's a pretty solid drink, but the price is on the higher side. I'd still stop by if I'm in the area next time. read more
I heard that this place was a dupe for Omomo which I really liked, so I decided to check it out with some friends. I ordered their fresh strawberry cloud drink and I'd give it a 3/5. The drink was more icy than I'd like and not creamy. it was more like a strawberry slushie. The strawberry flavor was there, which was nice. If you like a strawberry slush, I'd recommend this drink. The interior of the shop was also really cute. It was a nice place to chat and hang out, and there's an ice cream shop right next door. I would be curious what their other drinks taste like. read more
2 years ago
I just happened to be in Pasadena that day and I was really craving boba. I've heard about HOJI through Yelp and TikTok, so I was a bit curious to try it. I know that Pasadena doesn't really have the greatest options for boba compared to San Gabriel, but I wanted something really close by lol. This cute boba shop is located literally right next to Afters. Expect to do street parking! There's no public restrooms either, and the shop is very small; however, there are some seatings here and there. Very cute aesthetic overall and definitely a nice vibe. So there menu is very limited. It's either blended drinks or iced drinks, and a lot of the menu items seems very close to like Omomo. I'm more of a tea-based type of gal, and a lot of the drinks do seem very sweetened, but I didn't want something too 'plain' so I went with the Uji Sweet Cream. My bf is also more of a "refreshing tea" type of person, which there wasn't that many options for him tbh, so he tried the Strawberry Green Tea. First trying off my drink, I got my Uji Sweet Cream 50% sugar and brown sugar boba. Highkey it really tasted like the uji green milk tea from omomo, which at first I thought the initial taste was pretty good, but then hmmmm... It felt like it was missing something? The tea taste wasn't that strong, and I really didn't like the cream at all. The cream at first did taste like a frosting from a cake, but as it sat in my drink more, it tased like a really unappetizing cheese. The 'sweet cream' flavor was too strong to have by itself in my drink. Even mixing it with the drink didn't really help that either. The boba itself was pretty decent. I liked the texture of it, but it was a littttttle too chewy. I think it could have been sweeter as well. Then I tried my bf's Strawberry Green Tea, this is a hard pass haha. The strawberry taste was sooo artificial tasting, and it tasted like there was more strawberry than green tea. It honestly looked like a watermelon drink, and it tasted like something you'd get from a stall and not from a real boba shop. Overall, the quality was pretty disappointing, but I feel that is expected from a shop in Pasadena. The cashier was really nice though and ordering was easy! Shop is cute and great for photos, but that's about it. read more
1 year ago
Jayden is AWESOME! He's friendly, helpful, and patient explaining their drink menu since there are so many choices! Mango Cloud Blend w Boba - the mango flavor was great and it has piece of mango in the drink! Love the blend! Jaded Petal Milk Tea w Boba - the floral tea flavor is great. It smells and tastes amazing! The brown bobas are warm and chewy! Can't wait to try other drinks!! read more
2 years ago
This tea shop is located on the corner, next to After's ice cream (Green St. & Chester). It was my first time here and parking was a bit challenging to find. Luckily, there were some street parking (not shaded) and one spot left in the parking lot, a few minutes before the shop opened. There is a wall unit AC set at 61, which was surprisingly efficient. I hung around for 2 hours and it didn't feel stuffy or hot. There is one large stone table with chairs all around. There were 5 people spaced out around the table, so we stuck to the side ledges/seats. They were surprisingly comfortable & there are a few long, under stuffed pillows. The table by the window was broken & had a sign asking customers not to use it. I would have liked to see a menu, so we didn't need to wait until we were in front of the register. It would also be nice aesthetics. They were out of Jade tea & uji matcha . They offer non dairy options, sugar & ice adjustment levels. The girl who took my order was sweet & i appreciated her reading my order back to confirm. My drinks came out a few minutes later. The jasmine milk tea was delicious! I got it with 0% sugar & 0% ice with aloe Vera. The aloe Vera texture was great & a bit sweet. I got the green tea and have yet to try it. with 0% sugar & 0% ice with aloe Vera. I was concerned when I saw how they clean off the rim of the cup before placing the lid and sealing it. They have the washcloth on a stick that they use to clean the rim of every drink. It could just be the coloring of the cloth (dark red/brown/black) which made me feel like it was dirty. There are also six cloths lined up behind them laying on a table. I would have liked to see them stored in a container to prevent contamination. In addition, I was there for two hours and the cloth was never changed. I don't know what their policy is, but I'm sure they sold at least 20 drinks, if not more. The customer next to us drank about a quarter of her drink and asked them to fill it up with ice. Most tea places or restaurants I've been to will decline the customers request to prevent contamination of equipment from the customer's cup. I am hoping they poured into a new cup filled it up with ice and then sealed it. Even then, if the drink splashes onto the ice scooper, the scooper will contaminate the rest of the ice, which goes in peoples drinks. Maybe they can offer her a cup of ice or change the scooper after. They may have done that, I couldn't see that far back. I don't know if I'll order when I come back with my friend, but the flavor of the tea is good. I really like that they use real fruit & not syrup. My friend got the slush with cream & you could see the chunks of mango. read more
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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…
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