It's not a sit down tea shop, but for it being grab and go, it has a very clean aesthetic and it's interesting to see all of the kitchen area. If you like 3Cat, then you will like this place. The mango avocado smoothie and the passion fruit sun tea were really good The menu is huge and slightly overwhelming. Service is very friendly and can help you choose something good (they've tried a lot of the menu so I trust their opinion). Just an easy grab and go tea shop, with little to no wait. I'd rather go here than Omomo (too long of a wait) or 7Leaves (strictly better quality at comparable price point). read more

my first time coming to macu tea! i got a golden leaf tea with green tea jelly. it was pretty fragrant and refreshing! i only got 10% sugar but the tea jelly added some extra sweetness which balanced the drink perfectly. service was just ok. i ordered on hungry panda and had to wait a long time for them to even address me at the counter when my drink was already ready inside has some seating. it seems pretty clean and minimalist in there. outside has some seating too. read more

Macu Tea - Golden leaf tea with green tea jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Stopped by here the other day looking for a midday drink on the weekend. Got one of their mango tea drinks. I asked for 80% sweet, which I would assume that it would still be relatively sweet, which it wasn't. The mango bits inside didn't seem ripe at all. I don't even remember the name of the drink cause it was that unmemorable. Staff was ok, no smiles or anything, just the job and that's it. read more

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. read more

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

Macu Tea - Winter melon tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Macu Tea - King Mango Smoothie with green tea jelly on the side - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

Macu Tea - Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea and Mango Avocado - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm writing my first negative Yelp review ever...This is the first time ever I've had drinks that were inedible and ended up in the trash. Typically, boba places in Irvine are a pretty safe bet so I was genuinely shocked, disappointed, and confused at how horrible the taste and quality of the drinks were at Macu. Jasmine milk tea, 30% sweet, coconut jelly: it didn't even taste like tea. It tasted like 150% sugar straight up strawberry syrup even though we ordered 30%. Jasmine is the most standard flavor so I'm not sure how it didn't taste like tea at all, but it's possible it was the completely wrong drink, even though the correct order was printed on the cup. Tie guan ying oolong milk tea, 0% sugar, tea jelly: For starters, I've been loving tie guan yin and have been ordering this exact drink at multiple other boba places. I expected this to be relatively similar, but no. I asked the cashier if she recommended the golden leaf or tie guan yin, and she said this was more popular. The 0% sugar really allowed me to taste how off the tea leaves were. They tasted like wet, musty, moldy leaves like when you leave tea leaves out overnight and then try to steep them again the next day. I had my boyfriend try my drink and he said it was disgusting. We ordered two more drinks, unfortunately the same tie guan ying tea base, that ended up not ever being tasted because of how bad the first two were. I'm usually not one to waste, especially since my drink came out to $9.25!!!! $6.75 base + $1 topping + $1.50 oat milk sub. This place is too overpriced for the drinks to be bad. I've tried calling the store multiple times to request a refund but it says the line is unavailable. With each attempt I could feel myself evolving to the next level of "Karen" so here I am resulting to a review. My transaction # is 021343 read more

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. read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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Tried the Orange & Mango Li Li Tea at Macu Tea -- $8.25 before tax felt high, but totally worth it. I literally watched the barista squeezing fresh fruit into the drink, and you can taste the difference immediately. No syrupy, powdery taste -- just clean, bright, real fruit tea. Now I can't stop thinking about it and need to go back to try more. read more

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. read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

Macu Tea - king of mango smoothie (mango, coconut, & pomelo with jelly) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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! read more

Macu Tea - Grapefruit Honey Li Li with Green Tea Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Dessert drink, here we go. This is not a traditional boba tea place. The 2 of the top 3 drinks are smoothie. Two kiosks to order. Remember the order number and stick around the pick up counter, waiting for your number called. Small and no seat or table inside or outside, so ambiance is zero. Just order, pick up and go. Quite extensive menu for drink and topping and oatmeal substitute. We ordered King of Mango Smoothie, Matcha Latte, Strawberry Tiramisu, Chí chi mango with green tea jelly. Tiramisu is like Oreo. Not recommended. Green tea jelly is full of tea flavor. Matcha Latte is too much raw and not blend smoothly to the drink per my taste. Mango Smoothie is mango smoothie add topping to make it different Long line but wait is not that bad. Try something different every time. read more

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I didn't realize they opened one here in OC. I have had tea from this place when I was visiting Taiwan. I was hoping to get the plum green tea (梅子綠茶) that I had in Taiwan but when I saw the menu I was a bit bummed it wasn't available. I was able to shift and ordered the Sunshine Li-Li Tea instead. Also ordered the brown sugar boba with milk for my son. The wait was a bit long as we found out that they ran out of boba. The staff offered us to replace it with something else or wait for the new batch. I opted to wait for some fresh boba. So we ended up with some perfectly QQ (chewy) boba in our drinks. read more

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We've been here weekly since discovering this high quality boba shop!! Milk tea actually has tea and not just milk! You can customize the sweetness and ice level to your liking without compromising flavor of the drink. The drinks are consistently good! We haven't tried all the drinks here but the ones that we like so far are: green milk tea, mango king, and sunshine li-li tea. 10% sweetness and normal ice are perfect! The drinks are pretty sweet otherwise! You order at the kiosks or online. The wait is never too long. The employees are kind enough to give our toddler stickers whenever we come in. Parking is easy in this plaza, at least in the late afternoon or evening. The shop is next to 9Round and 711! read more

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When we walked in no one greeted us and there were kiosks and a register you can order from. We ordered the Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea 50% sweet with coconut jelly and Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie. After ordering, there wasn't a big area to stand and wait. As more customers came in, it got overwhelming and I started to feel claustrophobic. Anyways, the Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea was so refreshing & good. I love how it's made with real fruits. If you don't like as much fruits or pulp, I would suggest to order at the register and asking them to adjust the pulp amount. I think ordering at 50% sweet was good enough where it didn't taste like water and it had the fruit flavor still. I would try to adjust it to 30% next time to be a bit healthier. The Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie was a bit sour and there were too much toppings. I'm not sure if it's adjustable, but I would try to ask at the register next time if they can adjust the toppings amount. read more

Macu Tea - Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea and Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Their drinks are refreshing, especially on a hot summer day, and I like that you can really taste the fresh fruit in them. My go-to order is the QQ Passionfruit Tea. I love that they include the passionfruit seeds, since I enjoy chewing on them, and the amount of coconut jelly and boba they add is usually quite generous. Parking is convenient since the shop is located in a large complex, so I've never had trouble finding a spot. The store itself is more of a grab-and-go kind of place, with just a small bench inside to wait for your drinks. There are a few benches outside if you'd like to hang out in the general area though. The service is quick and friendly, and you order through a kiosk so there isn't much of a need for interaction in the first place. The prices are pretty standard for a boba place. Would definitely come back here when I'm in the area and craving something fresh, fruity, and satisfying! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

In a city with plenty of boba options, we LOVE Macu Tea! The blended drinks are always on point, and we love the texture of the tea jelly and bobos. read more

Macu Tea - Grape, mango, and strawberry bobos! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been to a few Macu locations in Vancouver this past year, so I was really excited when I learned there were a few locations in California! We got the Chi-Chi Mango Smoothie and Chi-Chi Grape Smoothie and they were phenomenal. The fruit in the smoothies tasted very fresh, and there were even mango and grape bits in their respective smoothies. The cheese foam is the right consistency and makes the drinks more creamy. I also enjoyed the slight bitterness of the green tea jelly, which cuts the sweetness of the drinks. Overall, the flavors blended nicely and it tasted just as good as I remembered. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Macu Tea - Chi-Chi Grape Smoothie, Chi-Chi Mango Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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The pricing was a little steep for me.... $8 for milk tea with no inclusions is kind of crazy. It runs sweet too. The flavor was very good though! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

OVERALL : I've been really into fruit teas lately, and it's been nice seeing more places pop up in the area that serve a lot of fruit-forward teas and use real fruit in their drinks! Macu Tea had a long line the day I came (Sat afternoon) and they were super busy as expected. Sadly this meant that they were out of boba pearls for the day, but I'll just have to come back and try next time! They specialize in fresh fruit teas/smoothies, but they do have some milk teas that look super yum too. They also had a lot of fun toppings like tea jelly and noodle jelly that are different than just the usual boba. Their menu is expansive, so I used my time in line to figure out what to get. You order at the counter w the staff and wait for your number to be called out. We did have to wait quite a while, so I would suggest coming during a less busy time if you're needing to leave in a rush! Staff was friendly despite the busy store, and I like the open kitchen area so I could see them make the drinks. PARKING : This store is located in a big plaza, so there's a parking lot out front. You might not get a spot right in front of the shop, but you'll find something! FOOD/DRINKS : Since it was my first time, I got some of their more popular drinks to try. - Bobo Strawberry Smoothie - strawberry smoothie, agar, green tea jelly - King of Mango Smoothie - mango smoothie w/ pulp, grapefruit, coconut milk, green tea jelly Both drinks were freshly made and so refreshing! I did get less sweet on both drinks and they came out perfect. These are perf for hot summer days when you want something a lil more fruity than creamy / tea-heavy! read more

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I absolutely dare you to step into the shop and see the boxes and boxes of mangoes that are sitting on the side of the shop and not ordered their specialty drink.... the king of mango smoothie. I ordered it and it was amazing! I am absolutely coming back. It is not too sweet and very refreshing. Casual. Easy parking. I ordered via kiosk and service was quick. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Dropped by for some drinks after a very filling meal at Hiro Nori just a few shops down. THE DRINKS. - Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea (M06). Added boba for extra $. Complexly bold but comforting, this milk tea was also sweet (you can choose your sweetness level). The boba was smaller than what I would typically expect, but the generous portion makes up for it. I also liked the soft, chewy texture and doughy sweetness. Highly recommend. - Matcha Latte (S10). It's a simple drink, but packs a punch in terms of flavors (earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet). There's a layer of froth that enhances the sensory experience. Highly recommend this drink as well. THE VIBE. Modern, minimalist vibes. There are no tables inside, only a small white bench off in the corner. Several people had ordered drinks and stood around waiting awkwardly, including me. There are a couple tables outside of this tea shop, but were already occupied. THE PARKING. Free parking available. THE RETURN. Yes, loved the drinks we ordered and the staff were attentive, ensuring each person was greeted and orders taken promptly. My only gripe is that there's not enough tables to hang out and standing around waiting for our drinks just takes away from the whole experience. read more

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I used to love this place but now every time I come they are out of coconut jelly or something read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I was very excited to try this place but I'm sad to give 2/5 stars. I asked for the lowest sweet possible but what I got tasted like 125% sweet. I'm not sure if it's because I ordered toppings and they added a lot of the syrup from that or they misread the sweet level. My husband got the matcha drink and that was not overly sweet and tasted fresh which is why I'm giving 2/5 instead of 1/5. read more

Macu Tea - Jasmine MT and matcha tiramisu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Stopped by after getting dinner at hironori. Similar to Hui Lau Shan. A cute, down to business storefront - it was easy to order and drinks came out about as fast as one can hope for. Personally, I thought their mangos weren't sweet enough but I understand nature is hard to control. The prices felt a little high. Lots of variety in the menu though, almost too many options. The thick cups are nice but I find them somewhat wasteful when thinner would do perfectly fine especially with the sturdy lid. It's in the shopping complex, so generally easy parking and access. I didn't interact with the staff really. I'll probably mostly keep going to HLS and getting the swirls but this is a nice location near work so I'll be back for sure. read more

Came to try their mango drinks and it didn't disappoint! i had the mango and orange li li tea with lychee jelly and i loved how refreshing and sweet it was at the same time! i def want to come back for the king mango smoothie next time! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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My friend brought me a drink from MACU TEA today -- the Sunshine Li-Li Tea. I got it with 30% sugar, 30% ice, and added coconut jelly. I usually don't like drinks that are too sweet, but this one was actually really balanced. It tasted light and refreshing, and not heavy at all. The coconut jelly was a nice touch too -- I'm glad he added it. I also noticed the packaging was really clean and sealed tightly. Nothing spilled, which I appreciated. Overall, it was just a really solid drink. I'd probably get it again. read more

Macu Tea - Lili tea with Coconut jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing drink ! I ordered Mango King, #1 of their specialty and it was great. You come in, order and pay with the machine, then get your drink when it's done. Drink: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 -- small shop, minimal decoration, only a small seating inside and 2 tables outside, no restroom for customer. The only complaint I have is they take forever to make one drink. It took almost 10 mins for me to just get 1 drink. read more

Macu Tea - Mango King Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Solid boba spot in OC!! I've only visited their San Jose location in the past; this was my first time visiting the OC one. The quality of their drinks were pretty consistent though. I went with the Chi Chi Mango and it was great! The mango was sweet, and the cheese top was also soo good. It came with a green tea jelly and it was also delicious! It was pretty busy when we came, with 3-4 other parties ahead of us. They were pretty quick to make drinks, though there's minimal seating inside. read more

Macu Tea - chi chi mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The customer service is lacking. I came in midafternoon, and it was pretty empty. There were 2 other customers waiting for their drinks. No one greeted us. I wish the staff would have been more attentive and helpful especially our first time. Anyway, you order through the self-service kiosk. The drinks take a bit of time. The prices are pretty steep for a drink. King of Mango Smoothie - Mango smoothie with grapefruit, coconut, and jelly. Very delicious! However, I felt it needed more mango. It had a lot of grapefruit. Sunshine Li-Li Tea - very refreshing. if you enjoy fruit tea, this is a must. The location is mainly to go; there is no seating inside. There is some seating outside but limited. Parking is easy. The store shares the lot with other businesses in the area. read more

Such a good tea spot! The flavor options are unique and flavorful. The Strawberry smoothie was so good! I couldn't help but finish it right away. It was just so good! The fresh fruit in their drinks is a much appreciated addition. Everyone was nice, but not much communication was had. It's clean and bright inside with screens for the drink display. read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Date of visit: 1/18/2025 5 stars for the Ruby Grapefruit Lili drink! They put so much grapefruit pulps in the drink, they mean business! I'm impressed! read more

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Good variety of drinks especially for a mango lover like I am. However I wish they had more options for regular milk teas or coffee! The staff is friendly enough and the place is always clean so that's a bonus! I'd find my way back just for the mango pomelo drink! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California