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Macu Tea

4.3 (252 reviews)
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Mango Orange Lili
Kat S.

Tried Macutea recently and honestly had a pretty good experience overall. I ordered a bunch of drinks: chocolate tiramisu, King of Mango smoothie, chichi mango smoothie, TieGuan Yin oolong milk tea, and the Mango Orange Lili. The chocolate tiramisu was good not too strong, which I actually liked. The Lili cream on top added a nice extra flavor that balanced it out. The King of Mango smoothie is probably their #1 for a reason. It tastes really fresh and mango-forward, not artificial at all. Definitely my favorite out of everything I ordered. The chichi mango smoothie tasted very similar to the King of Mango (which makes sense), but with Lili cream on top. Still good, just a little more creamy because of that. TieGuan Yin oolong milk tea was okay. I've had better versions of TGYO from other places, but this one is still decent if you're craving it. The Mango Orange Lili was also good there's something a little different about the flavor, but in a good way. It's refreshing and not too heavy. Ordering was through a kiosk, which was pretty smooth. The place looked clean, and the staff were fast. There were about three people working when I came in, and you can tell they have a solid system because everything moved quickly. Overall, a nice spot if you're craving mango drinks or something refreshing.

Winter melon tea
Rachel L.

Best winter melon tea! Fast service and very clean cafe. There's no seating inside but lots of outdoor tables.

Grape Bobo Smoothie ($8.25) and Mango Orange Li Li Tea ($8.25). Prices have gone up.... 10/10/2025
Sandra L.

Macu Tea has become my go-to. I find that I don't really visit other bubble tea shops anymore because I prefer Macu Tea. No one does their fruit teas as well as Macu, using fresh fruit and making every drink on the spot. Their sweetness levels are consistent and I find 30% is the perfect sweetness for me. The wait times can be a bit longer since they prepare everything fresh, but it's worth the wait. I'm glad that it is not super busy like some other places. Keep it up, Macu Tea!

King of mango (sub jelly noodle for tea jelly)
Hope J.

Went again and got the bo-bo grape smoothie. It was delicious! It had a strong but fresh flavor and didn't taste artificial. The workers were helpful and accommodated my request to replace tea jelly with extra agar boba. Again, this is on the pricer side, but it's worth going every once in a while. The menu is extensive, which I like, but I wish there were more detailed descriptions of each drink online or on the ordering kiosk. I couldn't really tell what was in each drink, so I had to keep asking the workers, but they were very nice and explained to me patiently.

Katherine S.

Another boba shop in Irvine that we had to try: Macu Tea. It used to be Tiger Sugar, but now it's a different brand and we were excited to check it out. We stopped by during the MLK holiday and the shop wasn't crowded at all. Ordering was done through a self-service screen, so there was zero interaction with staff--very straightforward and efficient. The pricing is on the premium side, especially for a brown sugar boba latte, but thankfully it was delicious and definitely felt like a treat. Parking was plentiful in this strip mall, which is always a plus. Location-wise, it's super close to us, so I can definitely see us coming back again in the future.

King Mango Smoothie with green tea jelly on the side
Frank O.

Good quality drinks but expensive. Price for one drink was $9.43 after tax, just wow! Staff recommended mango smoothie over strawberry for more creaminess. Both mango and strawberry smoothies come in three variations: (1) King with grapefruit, coconut milk, green tea jelly (2) Bo-Bo with crystal boba (3) Chi-Chi with cheese foam. I like the tart contrast from grapefruit and selected the King Mango Smoothie. There only 1 size. The drink was very creamy, which I'm sure the coconut milk helped. I was able to get the green tea jelly on side so it would be non-caffeinated and children could drink it. I was a bit disappointed by the little amount of grapefruit pulp (or maybe it got blended in) and would want more. Green tea jelly very strong green tea flavor. I could see this being a refreshing option during the hotter summer months.

Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea and Mango Avocado
Ky-Anh H.

Macu is a small boba shop in Irvine. You order by kiosk only, at least from when I went, but you can see the workers brewing and making your drinks behind the counter. It took a bit long to get our drinks compared to your typical boba shop, but I'd say the drinks were pretty good. I will say though, the drinks are pretty expensive here compared to any other location I typically go to, around $7-9 each. We got the Tieguanyin oolong milk tea and mango avocado drinks. The oolong was good, it was tea heavy which I don't find often around OC. I enjoyed it like that, as it was a nice change of pace and still tasted good. We also got the mango avocado drink, which was alright in my opinion, nothing to write home about. Overall, if you're by this part of Irvine and want something new and enjoy teas, I'd say it's good. It's just pretty overpriced in my opinion for drinks that are alright outside of their teas and milk teas.

HanNa P.

Pretty good place for dessert. Simple ordering on kiosk. We got three drinks here. Mango smoothie, Passion fruit tea and Grapefruit Tea. My favorite was the King Mango Smoothie.They had lots of choices to choose. Little interaction with staff here. Inside was clean. In a strip mall area. Private lot in front. Would come back.

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Grace L.

I first had Macu Tea on a trip to Taiwan, and have been craving it ever since. We checked it out on a Saturday afternoon, and there was a steady stream of customers. I like how they prominently display the top ten drinks, along with pictures, so that you can have a better idea of what to pick. You order through the two kiosks, and the workers quickly get out your order to you. We ordered the: -Bo-Bo Grape Smoothie ($8.25): This was so refreshing and I love the actual grape chunks. The bo-bo refers to the agar that's at the bottom. Make sure that you stir this drink so that it mixes well. I highly recommend this drink! -King of Mango Smoothie ($8.75): This has mango chunks, mango slush, grapefruit, coconut milk, and green tea jelly. I like how well balanced the ingredients are after you mix it. It tastes like mango pomelo sago, and I like the additional chewiness of the green tea jelly. There are a few seats inside for people while you're waiting for the drinks, but no tables inside. There are a few tables outside, but it's pretty crowded so most people take it to go. I'll definitely stop back here the next time that I'm in Irvine!

Jagruti L.

Ordered King of Mango Smoothie. It comes with Mango pulp, grapefruit, coconut milk and green tea jelly. Refreshing drink! It was absolutely fresh and delicious. Love the fresh mangoes taste. Friendly staff. Service is great. Ambiance is nice. There are tables outside and few bench inside. I will definitely come back if I am in the area.

Shannon Z.

Ordered the gold leaf milk tea at 30% sweetness and it was delicious! I love the strong tea flavor which paired well with the green tea jelly. The tea flavor is more smoky than floral and very refreshing. Also ordered the orange mango tea at 30% sweetness. It was incredibly refreshing with delicious chunks of fruit with every sip. Parking is very easy in the plaza. Ordering is very easy as well and can be done on a kiosk pad. Drinks came out quickly.

king of mango smoothie (mango, coconut, & pomelo with jelly)
Karen N.

i wanted to try out a new boba place, so macu popped up on my list and seemed interesting. i got the king of mango smoothie (mango, coconut, & pomelo with green tea jelly), and i would say that it was more slushy-like than a smoothie. also im not sure if it was an off day, but my drink was a bit bland? i'd say it was on the more expensive side too, but it was refreshing overall, and i liked the jelly that came with it! they have a kiosk to order from, which i always appreciate if the menu is more extensive and idk exactly what i want. the staff were friendly and efficient, and the store itself is very clean with a few benches in the store and tables outside to sit.

Grapefruit Honey Li Li with Green Tea Jelly
Winny K.

Been on a Macu Tea kick because I can't get enough of their Grapefruit Honey Li Li with Green Tea Jelly! Love that they use honey as a sweetener and real grapefruit for nice pulpy texture. The green tea jelly isn't too sweet but adds nice contrasting texture from the grapefruit pulp. Since the honey/sugar level is customizable, this feels like a relatively healthy indulgence. Service is always quick and helpful and the current Christmas ambiance is delightful. Hope you enjoy a lovely winter treat!

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What's the business hours?

11:30am-8:30pm everyday

Does this place have milk substitutes for vegans or anyone that is lactose intolerant?

Oat milk for the fresh milk series and tiramisu drinks!

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