Top quality tea and toppings. Definitely get the hainan chicken bento. Very friendly staff. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bar area - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is a great tea spot to relax, chill, and enjoy the ambiance!! Excellent service.

First time ordering from here! The place looks clean and the staff has been really friendly, helpful and welcoming so far. Excited to try the food-- Got the surprise bag and drinks! No parking, pick can be a bit lengthy in comparison to order participates, so plan ahead if you can. read more

Amazing service! Delicious drinks! A must try! I love going here and trying different flavors. Nice staff and good food! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

One of the best boba i tried. And good quality food and drinks. I would definitely recommend this read more

I went to this place for the first time with my friends. They have such a variety of drinks. They have matcha, hojicha, fruit teas, hand craft milk teas, coffees, sparkling, and more! I tried their matcha latte with boba! And I really liked it I got 50% sweetness and it was perfect I usually prefer my drinks to not be too sweet. I definitely want to order this again! I really like that you were able to order a second drink just for $2 more! My friend also enjoyed their coffee drinks. They also have entrees, side dishes, dim sum, They also have desserts too as well. During the summer they have Shaved iced. I haven't tried yet but I'll have to try next time! Parking was a bit hard to find but they may have some street parking available They had indoor seating available. There was no outdoor seating read more

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I love the too good to go deal! 3 random drinks for 6.99. Great teas and service! Love the inside, nice and chill. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

After having lunch nearby, my partner and I wanted something refreshing to sip on. We found this spot and decided to check it out. There were so many drink options on the menu. Ultimately, we went with two of their top drinks. The Sun Moon Lake Milk Tea has a ruby black tea base. It tasted milky with a hint of honey. We added panna cotta, which added a silky texture and made the drink better. The Jasmine Blossoms Milk Tea uses triple-infused artisan jasmine green tea. This one was fragrant and refreshing. It paired well with the milky jelly topping. Other than beverages, they serve a bunch of various foods such as dumplings, noodle soup, chicken rice, desserts, and more. I have yet to try any of these though. My main complaint is that they were majorly understaffed. Only one person was working on a Saturday, so we had to wait over 30 minutes just for our 2 drinks. I would only come back if the wait time is more reasonable. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

At street corner in front of Metro bus stop. There's a couple of street meter parking a few steps away ($0.25 for 12 minutes) or there's higher paid parking garage right next door to this shop. Kiosk self-ordering. 5 Star. Great pricing to drink portion. Taste is decent, not overly sweet on regular non-customized request. I like the convenience of how they offer additional toppings and food items in addition to the drinks. 1 Star. Customer service. No employee in sight while Placing a kiosk order and waited around for 14 minutes thinking my order is being prepared in the back kitchen. After waiting excessively long, i rang the bell on the desk to get attention when a lady comes out without any greeting. She tells me she didn't see the order in the system. In the meantime another customer came in waiting for his to-go order pick up and she ignored me to help that customer first to prepare his order, without first checking the system to address my concern, telling me it'll take 5 more minutes to prepare my order. In the meantime I had to add more money to my meter parking since my time limit already expired. Customer service is severely lacking. Took 22 minutes to pick up my to-go order when it should have taken only 5 minutes to prepare. read more

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Cold refreshing teas on a warm springy day. Hits the spot. Great service and flavor read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Delicious and refreshing teas on a nice spring day - hits the spot. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

They offer a great deal through Too Good to Go (a surprise bag with 3 boba drinks for $6.99). We ended up receiving an Earl Grey milk tea with boba, jasmine green tea with crystal boba, and brown sugar latte milk tea with boba. The bobas had good flavor and texture but the teas were average. I asked for less sweet and so the only one that was pretty sweet was the brown sugar latte, which makes sense. To place your order, there's a standing kiosk and another one on the front counter. The woman working there was friendly and helpful. There was no wait when we got there in the evening so our drinks came out pretty quickly. read more

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I tried wintermelon milk tea and brown sugar milk tea and it tasted good they have a lot of boba options read more

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The newly remodeled space is open and modern. Plenty of seating, even a larger table for 6. Plenty of options as well, excited to try something new each time! read more

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Situated in the heart of the old town Pasadena, this place is quite a gem. Plenty of seats to sit back and relax, enjoying the company and delicious milk tea read more

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One of the best boba spot in town and they offer a hang out lobby! Their matcha espinaner is a must order! It's very matcha taste and their Hainan chicken rice is a must order too! The chicken portion is good and their price is fair. Love their decorations and great spot to hang out! read more

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Quiet open space to study! Discovered thru too good to go. Not much for parking. Easy to order thru the iPad. Bathroom is out of order. Lots of Taiwanese flavors! They take a while to make the drinks. I want to come back to try their food! read more

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As of late October 2025, they're renovating so my partner and I didn't have a chance to experience the cafe. Only a front ordering area for now with a self ordering kiosks. There's plentiful of options which is nice, we had a bit of trouble deciding on the drinks but we ultimately decided on two that caught our eyes. We ordered the Sun Moon Lake Milk Tea with panna cotta & Jasmine Blossoms Milk Tea with milky jelly. Both drinks were very well made despite the lack of staff. Cups are big, sturdy, and cute. Both drinks were refreshing and not very sweet as both drinks were adjusted to 50% sugar levels. The respective toppings added to each drink is top notch as well. Definitely worth a look if you want a change from boba. Wait times for this visit did take quite long as there was only one person working. Pretty understandable since most of the orders ahead of us were food instead of drinks. Overall, would love to come back when the renovations are done. Seem like a pretty cute cafe & was told that the food here is decent as well. Prices are around the usual boba stores, not too expensive nor too cheap. Quality is good which makes the drinks high quality. This would definitely be a top choice whenever we're in the area. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great food and drinks! Their Hainan chicken was so delicious and you get good value for money here read more

Lovely boba nice environment, I got little rest after shopping at Pasadena . Highly recommend read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Love the flavor - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've always passed this place walking Raymond. Finally tried it a few days ago! I'm impressed by the drink quality. The place is quiet and peaceful. I feel like I'm at a massage parlor - relaxing vibes A good place to relax and drink read more

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I would cross town in traffic to get the wonton noodle soup. And I did. Two days in a row. Also, a nice jasmine milk tea with black sesame cheese foam: a superlative treat read more

Got a bunch to go for in the park with friends! Fresh and delicious. Loving this better than the old yogurt shop. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very refreshing drinks for a great value. The tea flavor was just right and the drink itself had the right amount of sweetness. Customer service was fast and friendly. The space itself is inviting with plenty of tables to find a spot to relax or study. I would definitely come back for more drinks and to try their snacks. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

LT9 is my favorite place for milk tea in Pasadena. They have a very large variety of house made toppings, which, set them far apart from the majority of Boba shops. My favorite thing is being the milk jelly, which has a really chunky texture and I even prefer over boba. They even have an in-house milk which I've tried once and it was very rich. One of my favorite offerings is if you buy two large ones there's a discount so I always end up ordering a few extras for my family. There's plenty of seating and I believe they offer some food dishes as well for dine in options. You order on a tablet and the service is pretty sparse because most of the employees are busy in the kitchen, so be prepared to pay with card. I'm sure if you flagged someone down they can take cash, but that proves to be a bit of a challenge. There's only street parking so it can be a pain to find a spot but if you're already in the area, I definitely recommended giving LT9 a try. read more

Solid spot for Chinese food, teas, & desserts! They have so many options to choose from, but we came for the Hainan chicken! I'm very impressed with my meal & it was actually so flavorful & a great portion! They have a lunch deal M-Th from (11am-3:30pm) for $10 & comes with either soup or tea. The chicken was juicy, tender, & well seasoned. The rice soaked up the chicken flavors. The side soup was a little oily, but pairing it with the rice & chicken made it so tasty! I definitely would come back & get this again. The space of the store is pretty tight. There is lots of seating, but the layout is more suited for a tea spot & not rly for dine in. There's also paid parking meters out front & a parking garage next door. This place is self service, so you order at the kiosk. Overall, decent spot! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Amazing food, do not sleep on their food. I think their drinks are some of the best in the area, when you order 50% sweet that's what you actually get and their deals are unbeatable. read more

Awesome and fun boba! Thank you for the excellent service! From Cyn's Succulents https://palmstreet.app/invites/CynsSucculents read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Pickup was so convenient and the hainan chicken rice was very fresh. When we opened the box, it had a nice wave of steam coming up. The texture of the chicken is soft and plump and the drinks hit the spot. This is a local gem we'll come back to! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Hainan chicken rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great spot to work at or hang out! Lt9 is my go to cafe for working at ai de they have outlets, affordable drinks, a nice interior, and it's usually not too busy/crowded. There's a self service kisosk and cashiers on site. The menu has lots of different teas and drinks to choose from, they even have an option to split drinks into two cups if you want to share with a friend. Absolutely love that as someone who loves to try and share what my friends and I get. There are lots of food and drink selections, it makes this spot perfect for a nice lunch or a quick drink run. There's also a restroom in the back for the public. Earl gray tiramisu: 7/10. Delicious fluffy and not too sweet! Not the best tiramisu I've ever had but it is still good and I love that they have a tea flavor! Was a bit disappointed that the packaging and presentation was not like the menu image. Lemon berry fruit tea 8/10: Nice refreshing drink for those who are lactose and sensitive to caffeine. The graphic design of all the menus were so chic and pretty when they first opened but their updated newer menu doesn't match their original concept. Would love to see the original graphics and style come back so it can match the rest of the store. read more

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I've been here a couple times and they've always served me well. Drinks are pretty tasty. I'm seeing reviews about the staff being slow but I've never had any issues. They're really nice and the drinks always come out pretty fast. LT9 is such a gem! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Brown sugar milk tea and green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great boba drinks. We always try to stop by when we're in old town. Parking is a little tough but worth it.

Really cute bubble tea shop in the heart of Old Town Pasadena! My friend and I popped in for some drinks and were happy! We didn't have a wait, drinks were done quickly, really friendly service - what more could you ask for in an ordering experience!? It doesn't feel crazy busy so is a great option if you're looking for somewhere a bit more chill to study or work or meet up with friends. Teas were tasty and really refreshing! I have to say, we only tried the teas and I hear the food is great, too! Next time, LT9, and there will be a next time! read more

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Great quality drinks and food with some good seating options as well to get work done or catch up with a friend

Friendly staff and great boba and food menu, very clean and smells great inside the restaurant too!

Great quality tea and a lovely atmosphere to lounge in! Whenever I'm in Pasadena I make sure to stop by here. It's a great option in a city packed with tea spots. But despite me being a long time customer, I'm still treated as if I am just a thug because I'm black. Barista refused to give me my drink because their arbitrary swipe timer on the TooGoodToGo app would have me waste 30 minutes in here. No thanks! read more

Arrive around 1pm on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was pretty empty. The menu doesn't show prices so you have to get to the kiosk. I came here after seeing some instagram posts. However, the prices have definitely went up since those posts were made. The hainan chicken rice set was $12.99 alone and +$5 to make it a meal set. Still not terrible for prices these days and in Pasadena. The portion of chicken given was really big it surprised me. The chicken to rice ratio was perfect. The spicy cucumber salad was very refreshing and fragrant and the chicken soup was soooo good. I would recommend this place !! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Hainan rice meal set - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Saw a reel of this place on FaceBook. What shown looked appetizing so I had to come in to try. After all, I am looking for good economical Taiwanese food, especially since I just came back from Taiwan where the foods are tasty and cheap. The place is on the corner of Union and Raymond. I have to say this because I had trouble finding after parking in one of those expensive parking structures in Pasadena. Ok, enough with my editorial. The Hainan Chicken I ordered was much better than I expected. Then again, I wasn't sure what to expect from a place called LT9 which I have no idea what meaning of the name is. The tea that came with the lunch combo was nice. Best of all, the price for the combo was around $10. A nice relief for someone who spent $25 on lunch the other day just for Duck Over Rice. I definitely will be back to try the other stuff. read more

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Great cafe that also has food. Food: It's true their chicken rice is 10$, and it is really really good. no complaints! They have deals on drinks that can make a really affordable and yummy meal and cafe time for 2. Drinks: No complaints here! The specialty teas are quite good and their coffee Americano is great too. Sometimes Tea places have bad coffee but this place is great for Tea x coffee lovers Service and Ambiance: They can get really busy which leads to slowness or server constantly walking past you to serve food. Outlet : yes Seating is quite limited but I always got seats for coming at non meal times. Wait can get really long for food, ranging from 5-30 min. Don't come here if you're in a hurry or expecting to always find seats. read more

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Was in the area and felt like some fresh boba. This is one of my favs as their boba always has a nice texture. And, the drinks taste pure - not chemically or syrup based. Thank you! read more

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LT9 apparently stands for L-Theanine, an Amino Acid prominent in tea. You could run a google search on it if that interests you. What's more interesting to me about this spot is that it is apparent that they really care about marketing that many of their teas are specifically sourced from Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and Japan, countries that are known for high quality tea. Sure enough, when you drink their tea, you get pretty strong tea flavor. I think their teas are good, but their "signature" mixes are very lightly flavored. I had a thailand milk tea, with which I got strong black tea and milk notes with very little sweetness. I ordered their seasonal "sunset strawberry" drink, which tasted of cream and strawberry yogurt vibes. (Maybe this came from their "cheese foam"?) Milk and tea quality seem good here, but I can't really find the flavor balance that I'm looking for when I order a drink. If I come back, then I should consider going with plain, hot, ceylon black tea or hot matcha so that I could just enjoy the quality of the tea; however, I would probably opt to do a tea tasting menu elsewhere if I wanted to go in this direction. Overall, this place has a great location in old town Pasadena and the AC is nice on a hot day, but the flavors are okay. read more

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