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Stopped by after having dinner with the family, looking for a sweet treat. The entrance is tucked away to the side and the interior or small. We went on a Sunday evening so there was no line. There were a couple people working but we weren't greeted when we walked in. The menu was a little overwhelming so we took a bit of time to figure out what we wanted. Once we were ready, we ordered on the self kiosk and waited for our drinks. I ordered the king mango and my husband got the matcha latte. The matcha tasted poor quality, but that was to be expected. You could definitely still taste the powder. I was very excited for the king mango but was pretty disappointed. The drink wasn't as sweet as I'd hoped and overwhelming with fruit/jelly. I love mango but I'd also like to taste my drink. Once we left, there was no one to greet us on the way out. Don't think I'll be coming back here again.
Whenever we are in or near Old Town Pasadena, my husband and I just have to make a stop by Macu Tea before we leave the area. The drinks here are high quality and authentic. My favorite drink has to be the Sunshine Li-Li Fruit Tea. It has a vibrant and tangy citrus flavor. I love the pieces of fresh passion fruit pulp mixed into the tea. This has the perfect ratio of orange juice and green tea, where no single flavor feels overbearing. Another solid drink is the Matcha Tiramisu, which is actually called a drinking dessert. It has a strong matcha smoothie base infused with some crunchy cookie crumbs topped with a tasty tiramisu foam - very creamy and indulgent. This is the perfect hybrid of a dessert and a drink. For parking, I would recommend the School House Garage parking structure located right behind this bubble tea shop. This little shop is more of a to-go kind of place versus sitting in.
I was a little startled by the high prices of the drinks, but it is so valid for the fresh fruit and perfect sweetness of each drink. The king of mango smoothie is a lovely blend of texture with a crisp manila mango flavor. The strawberry tiramisu tastes of real strawberries with a nicely blended creaminess from the foam on top. The store is located in old town Pasadena, so you'll likely have to pay for parking. The store is small and better for a grab-and-go drink, but they prepare the drinks pretty quickly
All the fresh drinks you need for this summer. I had: 1. King of mango smoothies 2. Peach black milk tea 3. Sunshine Li li tea 4. Matcha tiramisu
I've visited Macu Tea in Taiwan before, so I was excited to finally try the Pasadena location. They're known for their fresh fruit teas, and this visit didn't disappoint. The menu took me a minute to figure out--Chi-Chi is cheese foam, Bo-Bo is agar, and Li-Li seems to mean fruit pieces. The drinks were refreshing and not overly sweet, with plenty of fresh fruit. The cheese foam was rich and creamy without being too salty, and I loved the chewy texture of the Bo-Bo. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors!
Macu Tea, a shop that's inside a small sector in Old Town Pasadena. Parking can be arranged in many structures nearby (paid). The shop is pretty small but they have 3 tables for seating. Interior has plenty of wall spots for pictures not only with your order but even yourself. Perfect for Yelpers ;) My wife and I had our eyes on two drinks, Matcha Tiramisu & Sunshine Li-Li Tea. Drinks came out pretty quickly and the staff offered a carrier that was pretty unique, similar to ones you only receive on international trips. 1. The Matcha Tiramisu caught me by surprise. I had my drink at 50% sugar and it felt just right. The matcha mixes really well with the tiramisu which made a really creamy feeling. I love the slight swirl on it as well. Perfect for a nice outing, highly recommend this drink for any matcha/tiramisu lovers. 2. My wife had the Sunshine Li-Li Tea and it was very refreshing. Very similar to fresh fruit teas, best part is that it's not too sweet either, perfect to drink on a warm day to cool down, perfect drink and highly recommend. Overall, Macu Tea has impressed me, although it would be nice if there were more seating arrangements, but with a smaller shop, it's great how it is already without extra seating. I absolutely love the interior & the plentiful of drink choices. Will be back often to try other options.
Delicious and refreshing tea! I tried the lemon jasmine green tea w/half sugar & less ice and loved it. The lemon flavor is not too tart in my opinion and had just the right amount of sweetness. Service is through a self order kiosk at the front. This is not one of those boba places for people to hang out, as it is quite small.
I tried the King of Mango Smoothie, and it was decent. I also ordered another of their top seller, the Strawberry Bobo, which I think is better than the mango. The strawberry one has more sweetness, which I prefer. The King of Mango Smoothie is refreshing but not very sweet. It's a good option for people who enjoy lighter, less sugary drinks. Personally, I like sweeter flavors, so I'd pass on this one next time. On the other hand, the Strawberry Bobo Smoothie had the perfect level of sweetness. The crunchy boba and green tea jelly paired really well with it. Overall, it was worth trying once, but I wouldn't come back.
Came on a Thursday evening and it was empty inside. There are a few tables for indoor seating. We ordered using the kiosk at the counter and it didn't take too long for the drinks to be ready. I tried the Golden Leaf Milk Tea ($6.75) with light sugar and light ice and it was pretty good. Not too creamy and could still taste the tea.
(+) Golden Leaf milk tea MACU tea is a Taiwanese boba/tea shop that specializes in teas and smoothies. They are known for their "King of mango" smoothie, which looks quite delicious and will try on another visit. This location is located on Colorado and the best place to park is at the Fair Oaks/Green St. parking lot. It is a quick 3-4 minute walk. I tried the golden leaf milk tea because I wanted something simple, and simple I got. I loved how you can customize ice and sweetness level. I went with the 30% sweetness, which was perfect for someone who doesn't like sweet drinks. Next time I will have to try the boba. I do wish I tasted more of the tea flavor in the drink. They use non-dairy creamer in their milk teas, so celebrate lactose intolerant people, like myself!! Service/ambiance: The service was great. You can order on a screen but the barista helped me out and took my order. She answered all of questions. They have a few tables to sit down at. The shop is clean and well lit. Overall, I would recommend MACU tea. I can't really say much because I only tried one drink, but my first impression was good enough for me to come back.
Local boba place in the heart of downtown Pasadena. It has a big variety of topping and flavors. The best part of it is that they give a strap for each cup! Soo carrying it will be soo much easier as you continue to shop in old town. I tried the boba milk tea and it was ok. But I say it is a pass. The brown sugar milk tea was great! This is definitely a win. The king of mango....def amazing! Have to try! All in all, it's a great little boba place that's good and prices are reasonable.
We ordered on the self kiosk and the service was fast since we were the only ones in the store to order. It was bright and had couple of spots to sit at. The drinks were tasty, refreshing, and delicious. I enjoyed all the drinks we ordered.
I really enjoyed the macu tea in canada and this location in pasadena did not disappoint. I got the king of mango smoothie and it was good! It was sweet but I enjoyed the texture and flavor of the mango smoothie. It was a refreshing drink for summer and i definitely recommend. Price is comparable to other boba places.
This place has good drinks! I got 3 of their top 10 drinks, king of mango smoothie, ruby grapefruit li-li tea and Bo-bo strawberry smoothie. I can see why they're top 10. They use real fruits in the drinks and the sweetness was perfect for me. Presentation looks good, and the drinks are refreshing. Service was quick too. Street parking is available. read more
100% get the chichi mango smoothie! It's super fresh and the cheese foam is perfect. I drank this entire drink so fast! The tea jelly at the bottom is also perfect. We got a chi chi golden leaf tea as well. It's very light and just average. I think there are other places that do the cheese foam tea better, so best to get their drinking dessert items :) Price is a bit steep but if you're in the area, definitely stop by. The shop is small with no seating but they are fast and efficient with the drinks! read more
Was walking around and saw this new tea shop with grand opening promotions! The staff at the front was passing out sample for their passion fruit tea and informed us about the promotion that was going on. Upon entering you can see cases of fresh mango on the side and a cute little back drop for photos The promotion was for ordering a mango slush and get a green tea free. The mango slush we got was so refreshing and fresh, it also has bits of jello and everything just blend so well. The green tea was also creamy and sweet with the foam on top. Overall I can taste the quality of tea and can't wait to try other flavors! read more
Stopped by for a drink. It's in the spot as previous Yi Fang. Can get raucous as Kings Row gastropub is next door! Staff was friendly and explained what "chi chi" and "bo bo" are. They're the cheese foam and boba pearls respectively. You can order on the kiosk if you'd like. Drinks were tasty and you can get as much or as little sugar and ice as you desire. read more
8 months ago
Thank you for this amazing drinks love it I recommend it my dad liked his tea and everything was good taste read more
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Their smoothies are a great addition to the Pasadena boba scene (among Motto Tea, Sunright Tea Studio and Prolece Tea). I got the Chi Chi Grape Smoothie and it was blended well that it wasn't too frozen. The grape jellies reminded me a lot of the Chinese jelly cups I ate growing up, so it was very nostalgic for me. The cheese foam wasn't too thick or salty, which was perfect. I wanted to get it with black boba pearls, but for their smoothies they do not allow any customizing, which is a big shame. My boyfriend got the brown sugar boba milk tea, and I thought this was just alright. The great thing was that at 100% sugar it wasn't too sweet (unlike at Wushiland, you can get it for 80% and it's still too sweet). However, I'd still rather go to Sunright Tea Studio or Motto Tea if I want to get this type of milk tea because I think they do it better. Boba pearls were pretty springy so definitely would get this as a topping. read more
Macu Tea is one of the newest additions to the Old Town Pasadena neighborhood! This spot is located right next to a gelato place. There are some parking garages around the area, but street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they do not have any seating so be prepared to grab your drink and go. They have a good selection on their menu with recommendations of their 10 most popular drinks as well. Wifey and I opted to try the Chi-Chi Mango Smoothie and the Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea. Both drinks were super refreshing and were made with some high quality fresh fruit. Overall, this spot is definitely worth a try if you are in the area. What makes them stand out compared to other boba spots nearby is their use of fresh and quality fruits. The staff here are very friendly and efficient. I would recommend trying some of their mango drinks right now since those ones are seasonal for the summer! read more
A new favorite tea/boba spot! They are located in Old Town Pasadena, right next to Hello Gelato. We ordered the King of Mango Smoothie and it was perfect--not too sweet with all natural ingredients. Usually artificial sugar is added to smoothies like this but Macu didn't add any; all the sweetness came from the fresh mangoes. Service was fast and everyone was friendly. I saw the workers made a free drink for the delivery person to show their appreciation. Space is small though and they don't have any seats (yet?); they do share the bathrooms with kingsrow pub down the hallway. You order through self-ordering kiosk inside. Will be back to try other drinks! read more
2 years ago
I walked past this store in downtown Pasadena and turned around due to the posters of their signature mango drinks in their front window. I ordered the "Chi Chi Mango Smoothie" which consists of mango smoothie w/ pulp, "Chi Chi"(cheese foam), and green tea jelly. It's cute how they have their own phrases for their toppings. The Mango Smoothie tasted so fresh and refreshing. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The cheese foam went perfectly with the mango smoothie. It was my first time trying green tea jelly as a topping and I think it was ok. It's a bit softer in texture and not chewy like boba. I personally prefer the chewiness in my toppings. There were also pieces of mango which made the drink even more mango-y. The service was immaculate! The lady was very patient explaining everything to me and gave so many recommendations. They were even handing out samples of their mango orange tea. It was so good, I came back the next day and got a Jasmine Green Tea with QQ noodles. The tea was very fragrant and floral-y. read more
2 years ago
A lovely place for tea in Old Pasadena. I think it feels fresher than many tea places because they use fresh fruits. You can also see a large stock of mangoes at the back. The ice level and sweet level can be adjust from 100% to 0% for tea. However (and unfortunately for me), the smoothie and special menu items are not adjustable. I liked everything I ordered. Pricing was about $6-8 per cup. read more
This boba spot never disappoints! You can't go wrong with their top recommendations--they're always on point. What sets them apart is the quality of their tea base; it's rich and flavorful, not overpowered by sweetness. The milk and cream taste fresh, unlike other places that rely on artificial powders. If you're looking for high-quality boba with real ingredients, this is the place to go! There is only 2-3 small tables to sit and chill, place is good for to-go orders . read more
1 year ago
The flavors were good and the ingredients were fresh. They have a point system on Toast so you get rewarded for every purchase. read more
8 months ago
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1 year ago
Nice place in Pasadena. Loved the mango milk tea Very refreshing and tasty, sweet and smooth read more
They were quite busy when I visited on a recent Sunday afternoon. The owner was apologetic but glad to see they are doing well. I ordered the #1 King of Mango with pulp, coconut milk, and green tea jelly. It was super refreshing and thirst quenching since I had just finished a long bike ride. I see the boxes and boxes of mangoes along their wall. The drink was not too sweet, however it's not tart either. I love the cute handle holder which is very useful. My only complaint they need to have more than one kiosk to order drinks. The couple in front of me literally took a really long time to place their order because they couldn't decide what they want. Here's hoping Macu Tea will do well and expand to other locations since in Old Pas you gotta park kinda far away. read more
2 years ago
Not a bad tea spot. Right next to the Gelato spot if you aren't sure where it is. I usually park in the structure and pay the $1 for 2 hours of parking. Place is small so if there is a lot of customers ahead of you might take some time. We only had 2 drinks and still took about 10 minutes to get our drinks and it wasn't that busy when we got there. Drinks overall were good. Had some tea flavor and wasn't too sweet base on the sweetness I put. read more
Macu Tea is located in the Old Town Pasadena area. This was the pick for an after dinner dessert. I went on a Friday night and it was slightly busy. The store is small and only ideal for pickup. There are a few tiny chairs to sit and wait for your order. I got the Chi-Chi Mango Smoothie. Really loved that they used fresh mangos for the drink. It was good and not too sweet! If interested, you can also ask the staff for the little red pouch to hold the drink. read more
2 years ago
I've never had Chi-Chi before but it was so yummy!! I was assuming it would be similar to cheese foam on boba, and it was, but with a more fun name. I got the strawberry and I loved mine. My husband got the grape because we'd seen a special offer on Yelp for a freebie with purchase but unfortunately we didn't get any freebies and he wasn't a huge fan of the grape. The strawberry was excellent though . They also came with these adorable holders which made it easier to take our drinks back to our car! read more
Really cute ambiance as I walk into the store. It's located on a heavy foot and car traffic street on Colorado. Will need to pay for parking on the meters. I got the king of mango smoothie. It's already 50% sugar so not that sweet at all. Staff members are very nice and helpful with their menu items. Would definitely come again but maybe have some pick up real quick so I can avoid paying the meter if so. Fresh fruits, mix of coconut milk and the jelly was great. Hefty price of 7.25 but would go back to try some other options if I was in the area again. The cafe is small and not suitable for seating at all. Was lucky to have it be empty when I visited so it was a fast execution for the order. read more
Tried this new boba spot but was very disappointed by their boba because it had 0 sugar. I'm not talking about the Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea, which I ordered 100% sweetness. The boba itself had no sweetness to it whatsoever, which made it unpleasant to eat. Even though it's not brown sugar boba, I'm wondering if they forgot to add sugar at all. The inside is modern and clean, but service was slow. You order at a kiosk but there's nowhere to sit, except 3 child sized chairs. Won't be back, unless I hear their boba improves. read more
1 year ago
Great location in the heart of pasadena. Refreshing drinks. Parking is street parking, so might be a little tough depending on time. But walkable when you're strolling along pasadena. Pretty quick service too. read more
2 years ago
I ordered the king of mango smoothie after seeing the wall of mangoes. I mean how can you not! It didn't disappoint although you can't adjust the sweetness on the mango smoothies it's not overly sweet. There's a mix of blended mangoes, coconut milk, grapefruit, and green tea jelly. So there's enough tart and slight bitter to cut the sweet. It's a perfect harmony! read more
1 year ago
It's clean and fast service but I just wasn't a fan of the drink that I got. The king of mango was too tart and I wish I could adjust the sweetness a bit more but it's ok. If you prefer tartness you'll like this drink! read more
Stumbled upon this new tea place after we got boba tea from another store down the road. It's still in its soft opening. Small store, no seating inside. The girl behind the counter was very helpful in explaining some of the ingredients as they have unfamiliar terms which are not the usual you see at boba tea shops. They seem to be quite popular even though they're new. Ordered the Bo-Bo Mango smoothie since I didn't want any dairy. If you love mangoes, you'll love this drink. I really liked the jelly in it too. Just wished it was a much colder drink since it was 95F today. The store felt warm too so maybe the AC needs to be cranked up more on a hot day. Interesting menu overall, will have to try more of their drinks next visit. read more
2 years ago
Delicious King Mango smoothie! Made with coconut cream, mangoes, and jellies. Love the sweetness level- doesn't taste overly sweet and artificial. Just a refreshing, sweet mango flavor. Perfect for summer and this damn hot over 90 degree weather. Loved the Chi Chi golden tea with boba. Chewy boba with sea salt cream. Novel boba store with refreshing flavors! Easy self serve ordering process with quick service. read more
1 year ago
I'm so glad I randomly stumbled upon this place, now I go here every week! The drinks are so flavorful and fresh! The Chi Chi Mango Smoothie is the best! So refreshing and naturally sweet. I cant wait to try the other flavors on the menu. I hope this place stays for a long time! read more
1 year ago
Was craving a fruit tea and decided to stop by. I ordered the Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea and Chi-Chi Strawberry Smoothie. Overall very good and not too sweet. The Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea had a very strong mango flavor, but was really good. The Chi-Chi Strawberry Smoothie reminded me a lot of Omomo's Strawberry Tornado. Really refreshing! Not giving a five star just because it's nothing too special than your average boba shop, but still good! read more
2 years ago
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20 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
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