Macu Tea - Pasadena

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I had heard about this boba shop by word of mouth and was excited to try out the King Mango drink, as I really enjoy mango sago dessert. Dropped by around 4:30 PM on a Sunday and there was only 1 other party waiting for their drinks. We ordered the King of Mango Smoothie and the Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea with boba. I had pretty high hopes for the King of Mango Smoothie, however I found the flavor to be lacking a bit. Even after mixing, the pomelo & mango flavors seemed to be a bit overpowered by the coconut milk. I was hoping the mango would be a bit more tart/sweet to somehow differentiate it from the other ingredients, but it was a bit hidden. The oolong milk tea was pretty standard in my opinion with a strong tea flavor. The boba had a nice chew that paired well. Overall, if I were to return I'd likely try other drinks on their top 10 list. They have a lot of unique drinks on their menu, so I think it's definitely worth giving it a shot! read more

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M M.

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Nice place in Pasadena. Loved the mango milk tea Very refreshing and tasty, sweet and smooth read more

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When I get drinks, I usually lean todays the milky, richer drinks. However, this place appears to specialize in smoothies and fruit tea drinks which are much lighter. Overall, really refreshing and tasty. read more

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Helen Y.

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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

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2 years ago

Tried the BoBo grape and the BoBo mango teas. Was aight for a refreshing dessert/fun drink. But for me, I'm not likely to return. Fruit tea drinks seem to have really gone off the deep end in terms of price/value especially when buying for a family. read more

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Mari K.

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The drinks here are really good and I really appreciate the freshness of the mango drinks. The tea flavor is also very strong which makes this place a great contender for summer day drinks. The service is good and they're pretty attentive to each individual. The ambiance is pretty chill as well. read more

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Roy H.

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Parking is horrendous, but that's no fault of the shop. Just know that if you try to park it's impossible to find any. Drinks are very customizable and have a good selection, but the flavor is just good in the face of a huge amount of competition. Definitely try it if you're in the area, but the difficulty of parking and easier options if you drive out a bit more makes it hard to recommend read more

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Ves S.

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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

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Nina W.

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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

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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

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Joanne L.

6 months ago

Located near the Fair Oaks avenue, in Old town Pasadena I came across this shop with a good friend. The teashop is tucked away from the busy side of Fair Oaks, near the corner of Fair Oaks and Colorado Blvd, and it's about a block away from the local Ramen Tatsunoya. Macu Tea opened about a year ago but I got to try it recently. The staffs here are also friendly as well. I tried the Iced Peach black milk tea and I like how you can customize the sweetness level and also the percent of ice. As a health-conscious person that matters to me. The Peach black milk tea is refreshing and slightly sweet, at 30% sweetness with ice. There's also a good number of tables and seats. I think this place is my new favorite teashop! Looking forward to trying more drinks from here too. read more

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Brianna W.

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Macu Tea serves up some seriously refreshing drinks--perfect for any boba lover. Which one would you try first? *Chi Chi Strawberry Smoothie - A creamy and refreshing blend of real strawberries with a rich, milky base. *King of Mango Smoothie - Bursting with tropical mango goodness, this one's smooth, sweet, and ultra-refreshing. *Golden Tea Leaf Latte - A fragrant, slow-brewed tea with a deep, roasted flavor, balanced with creamy milk. *Matcha Latte - Earthy and smooth, made with high-quality matcha for a perfect balance of bold and creamy. My favorite was the mango and golden leaf tea! They were both really flavorful and refreshing! I also love how they gave us boba cup handles which were so cute and convenient! Check out their other location in San Gabriel! read more

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Linda L.

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This is in the middle of downtown Pasadena. There's street parking and a parking garage close by. They have a huge variety of drinks available. The drinks came out relatively quickly. There is no bathroom available, you'll have to go next door to Kings Row bar to find a bathroom downstairs. There are small tables that are great to hang out with a small group of friends or date. I got the QQ Passion Fruit, which was a passion fruit juice with the seeds, boba, and qq jelly. I got it with 50% sugar and less ice but it was still pretty sweet. read more

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Tiffany L.

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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

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Tiffany L.

4 months ago

I ordered avocado mango smoothie. The avocado quality is so bad make the whole drink very bitter. I also ordered the strawberry tiramisu. The strawberry flavor is really light and not sweet. I wish it could taste stronger in flavor. Anyways for the price, I think there is a better choice in san Gabriel valley and Pasadena, kind of disappointed. read more

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Phattharaporn S.

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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

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Vince P.

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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

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Wen D.

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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

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Peggy S.

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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

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Miranda C.

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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

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Emily S.

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absolutely refreshing drinks! i'd get their orange and mango tea again. it had a lot of fresh mango chunks in there and the tea flavor was quite nice read more

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Krissy K.

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I ordered the Taro with Fresh Milk 2.0. The picture shows the milk and taro separated, not blended, so this clearly isn't what was advertised. read more

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Haena S.

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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

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Doreen T.

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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

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Brandon K.

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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

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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

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Kimberly L.

2 years ago

I tried Macu Tea last night! I had the Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea 10% sweet. Let's just say that this is one of the best drinks that I've had. The tea isn't too strong. I prefer that because stronger teas just make me jittery. I loved it so much that I came during lunch today with my sister. The employees are friendly. The place is clean. They provide samples and give you a cute cup holder for your drink. I am coming back. read more

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Xixi H.

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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

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Tesia L.

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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

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Steph M.

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Their grape smoothie is so good! It tasted so fresh and the grape pulp and jellies were a nice add. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. I also had the king of mango smoothie which was just alright. I had higher expectations for that one as I love all of the ingredients in it, but it was just a miss for me. Maybe it was an off day for the mango drinks. read more

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Sophie C.

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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

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Patricia G.

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

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Maddy A.

11 months 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

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Pauline T.

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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

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Kelli W.

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Excited Macu Tea has finally arrived in LA! They've been a longtime staple up in Vancouver and are well known for their stellar fruit teas. Similar to the Vancouver locations they only use the best fruits. I ordered the mango smoothie and can attest that it tastes exactly like the ones I've had up north - perfectly in season mango chunks, creamy and sweet coconut milk, and that perfect smoothie texture. My bf also got the mango/orange LiLi tea and it was super refreshing during this latest heat wave in SoCal. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Victoria A.

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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

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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

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Kaylin T.

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

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Cecilia L.

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

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20 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
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(626) 817-9017
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Hours

What time does Macu Tea - Pasadena open?

Macu Tea - Pasadena opens at 12:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.

What time does Macu Tea - Pasadena close?

Macu Tea - Pasadena closes at 6:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.Macu Tea - Pasadena is closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMWed-Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Macu Tea - Pasadena take credit cards?

Yes, Macu Tea - Pasadena takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Macu Tea - Pasadena allow dogs?

Yes, Macu Tea - Pasadena allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Macu Tea - Pasadena have outdoor seating?

No, Macu Tea - Pasadena does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Macu Tea - Pasadena have parking?

Yes, Macu Tea - Pasadena has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Macu Tea - Pasadena wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Macu Tea - Pasadena is wheelchair accessible.

Does Macu Tea - Pasadena have free WiFi?

Yes, Macu Tea - Pasadena has free WiFi.

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We are a Taiwanese milk tea and premium fruit tea brand, dedicated to delivering only the finest flavors. At MACU Tea, we carefully select seasonal, high-quality fruits, ensuring that any product not meeting our standards won’t reach our customers. Each cup of fruit tea is freshly crafted to order, providing a healthful and stylish bubble tea experience. There is a public parking structure(School House) right behind our shop, two hours for $1

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I was in the area so stopped by for a drink. There was no wait to order and staff was patient when…read moremy card was having issues during payment. There's no public restroom but there's some seating inside. I got the hoji matcha cloud ($7.45) at less sweet. The price has gone up since the last time I've been here, which is expected. I think it's still decent for the price at the cup size. The matcha is pretty strong but still has some sweetness.

Was in the area and decided to stop by for some drinks since I haven't been here in a couple years…read more They have really cool interior decor and seating is comfortable for casual chatting with friends. I ordered the Mango Cloud this time less sweet (7.42), and also the Matcha Blend. The price has went up a bit since the last time I was here but the cup is still the same size. The drinks took around 5 minutes or so to be ready. The mango cloud is as good as other reviews said. There is mango chunks in the drink and it is blended very well so it is a smoothie consistency. It also has some cream but I couldn't really taste it. I got less sweet so the sweetness level was perfect for me. I enjoyed the drink and my only complaint is the price but all drinks are around this price especially for fruit blended ones. I would recommend it if you're not looking for a matcha drink, but their matcha blend was also good as well with authentic matcha.

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Hoji matcha and mango

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Onyx Milk Tea w/Boba & Oreo Uji Matcha w/Boba

Odd One Out Tea Pasadena

Amazing staff and unique and yummy flavors. Nice clean space too! Pecan flavor is great!read more

Amazing workers and service everytime!! Wintermelon jelly is a must-try! Also really good tea bases…read morejust in general.

Odd One Out Tea Pasadena - Our seasonal pistachio series. Pistachio nuts ground into a sauce for our Pistachio Matcha, Pistachio Iron Buddha and Pistachio Strawberry

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Our seasonal pistachio series. Pistachio nuts ground into a sauce for our Pistachio Matcha, Pistachio Iron Buddha and Pistachio Strawberry

Motto Tea Cafe

Still love this place very much! Always have to try a new…read moreflavor or new drink. Their drinks are always so refreshing & their soufflé pancakes are next level.

First time trying motto tea. It was nice to order through a digital kiosk. I always get intimidated…read morewith what I want. At least with a kiosk I can play with the add ons. Overall it was a nice refreshing drink. Matcha tea with less sweetness. This is a plus since you can change the sweetness of it. There's plenty of outdoor seating and it's in the shade too. Stopped by here after my visit to Japanese BBQ. Needed caffeine to get me going after a large meal. Recommend checking out this place if you're in Pasadena.

Rose & lychee crepe cake

Creme brûlée crepe cake.

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Mochi & Brûlée Milk Tea

LT9 Tea Blends

4.5(685 reviews)

0.1 mi

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

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

Next level tea

Hainan Chicken Rice

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Egg Waffle

Home Brewed Bar

hard to find a good chai and I love their iced chai !! tastes like powder?? so def not a spicy chai…read moremore on the sweet side but well balanced. patient customer service and has outdoor and indoor dining. they have mancala and games too.

What a quaint modern cottage-like cafe somewhat hidden and very unique…read more It's slightly overpriced for my taste (most specialty regular sized lattes are over $8), but if you want to treat yourself you should prance over or drive...if you snag nearby 2 hour street parking. As for the coffee they have plenty of options ranging from popcorn matcha to coffee with boba! I ordered a hot rose latte and it was delicious. Order at the counter or using the electronic kiosk. Just know that it's a small place, if you lucky out with a table and chair then enjoy. Otherwise, you may need to take it to go. Enjoy!

Matcha Banana

Lattes, cortados, flat white, cappuccinos

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Horchata Latte

Wushiland Boba

4.8(39 reviews)

0.3 mi

We happened to be in Downtown Pasadena at Paseo and got treated to one of my favorite Taiwanese…read morebubble tea shop Wushiland Boba on Colorado of Paseo plaza. This location is small, efficient, and clean. Service is very friendly even though it's run only by two employees! I got milk tea with less iced and less sugar. It tastes sweet, with good percentage of milk, and pretty strong tea. There is no seat or tables, so you have to order to go - which is easy with app or in store. And there are tables and seats at center of plaza.

A great Boba option at The Paseo in Pasadena…read more I ordered a grapefruit green tea + boba at 70% sugar and it was perfect. It's a bit challenging to find casual food in this area, so this is a refreshing place to grab an uplifting bubble tea.

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Logo and decor

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Dym - Books & Boba

4.6(41 reviews)

2.5 mi

Cute little spot at the northern dead of Los Robles and Woodbury Rd. In Altadena (though the zip…read morecode is Pasadena). I went this past Sunday for the Book Swap that was advertised on Eventbrite... this was located in the breezeway outside, not inside of the actual bookstore. I did go into the bookstore and they had a variety of genres and little nick-nacks for bibliophiles to purchase. I didn't partake of the Boba (perhaps another visit) but I did have a nice walk around. Parking lot is tight here, but know there is parking on the back side of the building off Los Robles. I must mention that there are a few restaurants in this corner and they smelled delicious! This location does a lot of activities in the community be sure to check their monthly calendar and IG account. Respectfully Reviewed.

What a fantastic little store. Great tea and coffee, I've had both the turmeric tea latte and…read morestandard latte and both were delicious. Don't let the size of the book offerings fool you, the curation is phenomenal. If you're looking for your next good read this shop should be your go to.

Miso salted caramel matcha & Pandan cookie

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BoBa ChaCha Pasadena

4.2(356 reviews)

0.1 mi

I popped in to this charming little spot in old town Pasadena with a few friends when they first…read moreopened, and I've been coming (roughly) monthly since! When you first walk in, you're welcomed to a wide open space with ample and varied seating, with couches, traditional chairs and tables, and little clusters of two chairs and an end table for parties of 2. There is also a massive selfie wall to the left, perfect for your Instagram moment. The jasmine tea and delicious boba are both freshly made. The price is a bit high for just boba, but you're paying in part for real estate. Service varies wildly. The older gentleman is gruff and unhelpful. The young ladies who man the front desk are far friendlier, and much more helpful. There is plenty of street and structure parking in old town Pasadena, and this is a short walk from a number of them.

This place has really gone downhill. It's right in old town and I would say best to park at the…read morestructure off Green and Fair Oaks to walk over. Most recent visit was on a Tuesday late Jan 2026. I've been here a few times and liked it, I remember they had a mazapán drink that was super good so was looking forward to that again. Walking in the decor and menu generally the same. The kiosk was not working so had to place order upfront and it looked like only one girl was staffed there and she gave off the vibe that she did not want to be there. The mazapan drink was still up on the menu but the employee said they no longer make that, no explanation why it was still up there. Then seemed really impatient cuz I had to think about what to get instead. Ended up ordering a taro milk tea size 16 oz which took almost 10 minutes to make which I thought was way too long considering no one else was there. When I finally got it, it looked like a kids size there's no way that was 16 oz and tasted completely mediocre. Also cost $7 before tip which I regret giving an extra $1 too. Yikes with all the other boba and coffee shops in Pasadena they cannot afford to offer such low quality and poor service. Will not be back again.

The ratio of matcha to milk is perfect

Boba Cha Cha (black tea with vanilla seeds)

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Roasted Oolong Milk Cha (left), mango kiwi cha, and matcha latte (right)

Prolece Tea

4.2(495 reviews)

0.0 mi

I had the matcha fans over drink with added boba. I enjoyed every sip. This was actually one of the…read morebetter boba shops in the area. We often order with a group at work and they got all the orders right and surprisingly everyone thought the same as me - a level above the competition. I will definitely be back for more. The boba was flavorful and consistency was good but could have been a tiny bit softer in the middle. Otherwise a stellar boba experience

The Super Fruit Tea is bright and refreshing, with a tangy tropical flavor layered over a smooth…read moretea base that keeps it crisp and balanced. The Peachy Dream lives up to its name -- creamy, sweet, and distinctly peach-forward with a soft, mellow finish. Both drinks stand out in their own way, each bringing a unique flavor profile that makes them easy to enjoy depending on your mood.