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    Cold mango matcha cold brew with almond jelly, less ice, showing layers
    Mark H.

    I wanted a decaf tea in the afternoon. Chose the Strawberry Chrysanthemum tea plus added almond jelly. Tasty, rich flavor! I chose normal sweetness. Happy to buy it again, next time with less sweetness. Appreciate that this cup design lets you drink without a straw, unless you have an add-on that needs a straw. I used a straw, but the almond jelly chunks were too large to go through it.

    Madagascar vanilla matcha
    Diana P.

    I stopped by Junbi because i was craving Matcha and it was one of the few open later at night. I really liked the inside of the establishment. It felt very big with lots of open space and i loved the bright colored walls. It has a very fun and fresh vibe. I also liked that they had kiosks to self order. Service was pretty fast. I ordered the Madagascar vanilla matcha. Unfortunately for me the drink fell flat. It tasted more like milk than anything else. Although the vibes of this place were really nice the drink was not the best and if i were to go back i probably wouldn't order the matcha.

    MENU - March 2026
    Sarah C.

    3/12/2026 First time at Junbi. Hojicha Cold Foam Latte Slight nuttiness with an earthy flavor, like cocoa. When mixed with the vanilla cold foam, it tastes a bit like a light coffee with cream with that light earthy flavor coming through. The cold foam really makes this drink taste unique! I ordered through self-kiosk and I got hojicha with normal sweetness and light ice. I mixed everything before drinking and it was just the perfect amount of sweetness. Some people may like it a bit sweeter, but personally, this was perfect. This was really good! I would reorder in a heartbeat! Strawberry Matcha Coldbrew Ordered via self-kiosk. It was a bit tricky as it had too many options you had to either opt out of or add. They will not let you check out until you press the right buttons. Got it with light ice, no milk, normal sweetness. I sipped it without mixing and immediately tasted the strawberry puree which was a tad too sweet, but when mixed with the matcha, it all balanced out and tasted great together, like a good refreshing drink on a hot day. The strawberry puree tasted great too with real strawberry flavor. Both drinks were great and I would reorder both again! Customer Service It was minimal, since I did order via self-order kiosk, but the person at the front did offer to take my order when she saw me walk in. But was not ready and decided to order via self-order kiosk. Ambiance / Seats It was clean, airy space and lots of tables and seats! Good place to hang out! Bathroom was clean too. Parking It is located in a large strip mall and this was a good sized parking lot. Went during the early afternoon on a Thursday, so plenty of parking directly across Junbi. Gotta love Irvine for free parking and plenty of parking spots too!

    Cold Mango Matcha Latte
    Michelle H.

    Was craving a mango matcha after lunch and it hit the spot! Junbi was pretty crowded when my friends and I came, but the drinks came out pretty quick! If you need a quick matcha pick me up Junbi never disappoints!

    Cold Guava Matcha Latte, Cold Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Alexander W.

    Nice little shop, quick service. The matcha was good, nothing amazing. We got a few tote bag which was very cute.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Matcha Blended
    Allyssa C.

    Came in the afternoon to check out the Snoopy collab! They were sold out of almost every merch item, but I managed to get a matcha whisk. The server who helped me was really nice and let me know that I can check out the whisk before purchasing since they had a sample on the wall. I let him know what drink I wanted to get and he explained what was inside of it and recommended me to get half sweet. Glad that I took his advice because the drink was the perfect amount of sweetness!

    Leeza D.

    Fun BT21Galaxy drinks currently being offered. I got the matcha latte with black sesame and purple sweet potato. Not pictured, but they have BT21 drink sleeves in different designs currently to collect. Always great service here from the staff. Order in person or from the kiosk. Easy parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Cold Madagascar Vanilla Matcha Latte. Freshly prepared and earthy; balanced nicely by subtle Madagascar vanilla sweetness.
    Jenn R.

    The warm, minimalist aesthetic created a calm first impression that made me want to pull out my laptop and settle in for a while. But I had places to go and people to see, so ordering to go was my only option during this visit. THE DRINK. - Cold Madagascar Vanilla Matcha Latte. The matcha tasted freshly prepared and earthy without being grassy; balanced nicely by subtle Madagascar vanilla sweetness. At half sugar, it came off like lightly flavored vanilla oat milk with a smooth, mellow finish. Highly recommend. THE PARKING. Free surface lot parking with quick turnover, which meant finding a spot nearby was easy. THE VERDICT. Junbi Matcha kept things simple and did them well. If you're looking for thoughtfully made matcha without overcomplication or sugar overload, this spot is worth checking out.

    Ann L.

    Cute cafe in Irvine. Lots of great drink options. Several interesting matcha options. Tried the Madagascar vanilla matcha latte (apparently one of fav)....sooo good. It's essentially matcha latte with Korean 미숫가루 (?an assortment of 7 different bean powders used to make quick shakes). It was pretty good. Also ordered one of those rice balls (tsukudani kelp). The crispy seaweed is provided kn the sides. I think you are suppose to wrap the rice ball. Nevertheless thought it was decent but nothing special. Wish they had it with kimchee. Lots of seating available.

    Bt21 galaxy coffee latte
    Rosie H.

    Junbi is currently having a collab with BT21 so you know I had to check it out. I got the BT21 galaxy coffee latte with no sweetness. I don't like my drinks overly sweet or sugary. The taste was fantastic and I love myself some purple potato and black sesame. Those two are my weakness and having it with espresso was heavenly. I tried to order the drink through the machines but they didn't offer the BT21 galaxy series drink there or the merch. I went to the counter to order my drink and got one of the blind box glass drinkware. They had all the BT21 characters out on display and it was SO SO cute. I loved all the merch but it was really pricey so I only got one blind box. There's limited seating inside since the BT21 display took up the front of the store. There is plenty of seating outside as well, which is where we chilled out.

    I had a little surprise today. :/ Otherwise, love Junbi's matcha drinks.
    Evans T.

    I had a little surprise today. Not sure what it is. :/ Otherwise, matcha is good to me.

    Cold Madagascar Vanilla Matcha Latte and Hot Guava Matcha Latte
    Winny K.

    Whether hot or cold, the matcha drinks at Junbi reign supreme! Ever since trying Junbi at a Yelp Elite event, we've visited a dozen or so times to try different drinks from their extensive menu. Two of our favorites are: Madagascar Vanilla Matcha Latte: delicious vanilla flavor and a classic choice whether iced or hot! I alternate between the two depending on weather and mood. Guava Matcha Latte: if you like guava, you'll love the fruity and fragrant flavor of this drink! I've also tried this both hot and cold and it works well either way, with maybe the iced version edging out the hot version by a slim margin. Agree with other reviews when they say that the pure fruit teas are not as strongly flavored as the matcha drinks. Go with their matcha specialty and choose any of their matcha drinks for maximum enjoyment! Service is good and we've never had to wait long. Ambiance is casual, colorful, and we usually see a few folks working on laptops when we visit.

    Matcha soft serve
    Miranda L.

    If you need a sweet treat or fun lil matcha, come on over here :) Drinks: BT21 Galaxy Matcha which had purple sweet potato and black sesame paste, I was endeared by the flavors! It is a good different from the classical matcha pairings. I would get again; I subbed for organic coconut milk and 0% sweet bc the yam itself added sweetness. Guava matcha cold brew was a balance of fruity and strong matcha. I can tolerate coffee well, which this matcha cold brew won't let you down. I enjoyed and pro if one doesn't like the taste of coffee but needs energy boosting. Cold Mango Matcha Latte had pieces of mango in the purée. It reminded me of a fusion between a matcha shake and mango lassi. Mango lover would appeal, I like my matcha drink a bit less latte (I favor their cold brew style) however it serves its name well! Dessert: you can never go wrong with their traditional matcha soft serve!! A girlie sweet treat to cure a girlie sweet tooth. Service: Both employees were very kind and diligent. Throughly taking our order plus super helpful when grabbing a BT21 glass cup blind box. This will be a white elephant gift for Junbi lovers and enthusiasts Ambiance: clean and multiple seatings for just chatting or studying! Kiosk and register for ordering depending on preference!

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