My favorite boba place ever!! Their tea is perfect, with the right amount of sweetness. I don't order a lot of the milk teas but I have tried the taro and it's DELICIOUS! Try their Peach Bellini, Rose Garden, and Mango Bingsoo to change your life. read more

Redstraw - Mango Bingsoo and Taro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I hadn't been to Redstraw in a while since I rarely make it over to that part of Irvine, but I'm glad I stopped by again. I've always loved their Toxic Garden drink, and this visit reminded me why. Their menu has a nice mix of classics and fun, unique drinks you don't see everywhere. The one I ordered was really well-balanced--light, not overly sweet--and you can actually taste the tea instead of just sugar, which I really appreciate. It also feels like you're having a cold-pressed juice and an iced tea at the same time, which is unique. The shop itself is clean and welcoming, with lots of bright plants that make the space feel extra cozy. The staff was genuinely friendly and offered great recommendations. It's a great spot to grab a drink, chat, or even get a little work done. I just wish there were a few more seats! read more

Redstraw is my go-to for Strawberry Matcha Lattes and now for their Strawberry Bingsu. Hubby and I were in the area and I wanted to bring him to where I go to get some yummy drinks. THE MOOD: Redstraw has a very modern, open, and bright ambiance when you walk in. There's seating along the walls and also even more seating outside. With the windows, the interior feels very bright and inviting. There's also usually plenty of parking when I go. THE FOOD: I usually get the Strawberry Matcha Latte and I like that the sweetness is very balanced in this drink. I also really enjoy the bits of strawberry that you get with each sip and the matcha is not overpowering. We also recently got the Strawberry Bingsu and unfortunately for hubs, I think he only got a few bites in before I absolutely demolished this glorious cup of goodness. Oops! :) Their bingsu consistency was light, refreshing, and just the perfect amount of iciness and the strawberry was so sweet and ripe. Just so refreshing! THE 'TUDE: Service here is good every time that I've been! OVERALL: I'll definitely be back again to get their Strawberry Bingsu and of course my Strawberry Matcha Latte. read more

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What a cute little tea shop in Irvine! We stopped by on Monday night after dinner, and as expected, it wasn't busy, so our drinks came out in just a few minutes. The décor is really pretty -- definitely a great spot for photos. As for the drinks, there were so many tempting options that it was hard to choose! We ended up with a taro smoothie with extra honey boba (an extra $1 -- ouch!) and a peach Bellini. Both were okay -- not amazing, not bad, just average in our opinion. The service, however, was great! The staff was friendly and welcoming. We wouldn't mind coming back again next time we're in the Cypress Village plaza. read more

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Wow, my taste buds are dancing with joy from all the sweetness! I couldn't be happier with my choice, and I'm ready to conquer work--and maybe even the world! The vibe here is fantastic, super clean, and they've got great wifi . I'm absolutely thrilled to have discovered this gem on my way back. I'll definitely be returning because the service was lightning-fast! read more

Redstraw - Dalgona cold brew coffee - A cold brew coffee beverage in a clear plastic cup with a domed lid, topped with foam and large biscuit pieces. The cup is on a light wooden table inside a cafe with modern decor, including white chairs and tables in the background. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Drink are great but I really came here cuz it's so bright and quiet. Nice place to chill and decompress I came around Thursday 3pm and there's no one here. So my drinks came fast Wish there were tables to put laptop here. The decor is more for ppl to drink and go. I would come more if I can work here read more

Redstraw - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

A decent spot for boba with a wide variety of drink options. There's a decent amount of parking available outside and this location has both indoor and outdoor seating available. The indoor seating is all small 2-top tables, so the capacity of the store is not that large. The menu is fairly extensive with all of the drinks that you typically see at a boba shop but it also has a very large variety of creative drinks and flavors. I didn't see it explicitly written out on the menu, but they do have customizations for alternative milks as well. There's nothing outstanding about the service, it's very minimal but very quick. The drinks have good flavor and the boba that was added on for my drink was cooked well. The tea flavor wasn't very strong, but could still be tasted. There are still a lot of drink combinations that I'd like to try so I would definitely go back to try more of their drinks. read more

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We went here on a Saturday and ordered two drinks. This place is conveniently located next to Mokkoji hot pot and other yummy restaurants located in the Albertsons center. There is also a Starbucks next door. We had the Thai tea with almond milk and boba (for an additional $1) and the Toxic Garden. Both drinks were at 100% sweetness. The drinks here are a value for the size (24 oz), and these are quality drinks. The Thai tea, surprisingly was not overly sweet. The boba was good and fresh. The Toxic Garden (strange name if you ask me) is a combination of green juice consisting of kale, celery, and cucumber mixed with jade tea. It was a tad sweet, but tasted better after the ice melted some. Customer service was good and the cashier was nice. The inside is cute with some seating although most people took their drinks to go when we came. The line was long, but they were efficient so it took only about 5 minutes for the drinks to come out. Stay thirsty! read more

Redstraw - Menu as of 4/12/25 - Tea menu divided into three sections: Milk Tea, Refreshing Tea, and Custom Tea. The Milk Tea section lists options like Redstraw Milk Tea, Jasmine Green Milk Tea, and Organic Honey Oolong, with prices and ingredient details. The Refreshing Tea section includes drinks such as French Daisy, Green Mojito, and Rose Garden, with descriptions and prices. The Custom Tea section offers various flavored teas like Earl Grey, Blue Lady, and Peach Mandarins, with prices. The menu is printed on light-colored paper with a minimalistic design and small illustrations of tea drinks at the bottom. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Redstraw features a menu of refreshing beverages including milk teas, black teas, green teas, oolong teas, chai teas, herbal teas, coffee and smoothies. Best part is they come up with their own creations from time to time such as the "Island Glow" - a sweet and refreshing blend of mango, creamy coconut slush, sago, and grapefruit. Service has always been friendly and efficient when I've visited. The competition among tea shops in Irvine is stiff, but Redstraw may prove to be one of the mainstays. read more

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Went there on a super hot Saturday in Orange County so I decided on the strawberry bingsoo. The texture was great. It's a creamy yet icy consistency with the perfect level of sweetness. It's not super sweet, but just right. It was so refreshing. My wife got a strawberry matcha tea and that was pretty good as well. I don't care for matcha drinks, but it was pretty good. This was the first time I've been to Redstraw, but I'll definitely be back! read more

Redstraw - Strawberry bingsoo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow 10 out of 10!!!! This place has some of the coolest and best tasting tea varieties I've ever even had! They definitely care about your drink and what goes into it. Today was our first visit and we will be back for sure. The flavors were so yummy we had the best service and I love how many unique combos they offer! We tried three of the drinks today and all of them were fire! read more

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只有靈魂相似的人，能知你內心的千言萬語， 懂你的言外之意，理解你的千山萬水，欣賞你的與眾不同～ 紅吸管，之前朋友就說要來這家試試，結果我自己先來了，走的是小清新路線，飲料都很特別，用的是 organic 的原料，讓人喝起來安心，我也喜歡他們的波霸還蠻Q的，飲料不會太甜，當然要跟他們說少糖，算是不錯的飲料店 read more

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Barely any boba for a 6.25 dollar drink . Really dissatisfied. Not worth it if this is the portion they will give . read more

Redstraw - Barely any boba for a 6.25 dollar drink . Really dissapointing not worth it . - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Good boba. Really interesting menu- a lot mixed drink combos. All refreshing. A little bit on the high priced side of boba especially without the mix ins. Good ambiance. Looks fancy. There's something keeping it from being 5 stars... it tries to be high end when it's not quite there read more

Redstraw - A person holds a large plastic cup of bubble tea with a red straw, filled with a dark liquid and visible tapioca pearls at the bottom. The background shows a cafe interior with colorful abstract wall art and potted plants on a white shelf, creating a modern and minimalistic setting. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Love this place! This is my go-to whenever I'm craving a fruity, refreshing drink. There's always lots of parking, cozy seating indoors, lots of seating outdoors, great menu selection, tasty drinks, and helpful staff. I like that we get to choose the level of sweetness. Til next time! read more

Redstraw - New Zealand Sunny Slopes and Strawberry Milk w/ Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Really good for natural flavors and teas. I am sometimes overwhelmed by all the sugar and extra flavoring in boba these days, so when I'm craving something simple, clean, not too sweet, this is my choice. I love that the tea is freshly brewed and that the falls its taste natural. They have a variety of specialty drinks too, but I haven't tried them since I've loved the brewed teas alone. read more

Steep Thoughts: Florence's Quest for (Her) Perfect Black Milk Tea Black milk tea: 1/2. I got the Redstraw Milk Tea, iced, 50% sweet. This shop prides itself on using real organic milk and cane sugar syrup, and you can definitely taste it in this milk tea. The tea flavor itself is pleasant, slightly earthy, almost fruity, and not bitter. However, I've learned that I generally prefer milk teas with creamer, and I'm not ashamed to admit that this milk tea is a little watery and thin for my personal tastes. Other drinks: 1/1. Good variety of milk tea, fruit tea, caffeine-free, and even coffee drinks. The menu appears carefully curated. Ambiance: 1/1. Minimal decor with a few tiny tables, benches, and chairs, as well as some publicly available outdoor seating. The music is a little loud but the shop is overall pleasant. The plaza where this shop is located has plenty of parking. Service: 1/1. Order at the counter. There are rewards through Fivestars. Drinks come out very fast. Total: 4/5 read more

awesome service and very cute interior! many choices for drinks which i like and i highly recommend the fruit teas (e.g. peach bellini, watermelon mojito, strawberry jasmine) the fruit flavor is strong and very delicious! + they recently upgraded the matcha powder and it is really yummy! highlyyyy recommend switching to oat milk but regardless you will be happy bc i have tried plain strawberry and einspanner and all were creamy and yummy and delicious! they even have hot matcha! yay! read more

Redstraw - strawberry matcha and matcha latte soy milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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The drinks are freshly brewed tea sweetened to perfection. I had the salted cream Thai tea and you can really taste the bitterness of the Thai tea and not that usual powder crap. Our drinks were made within minutes after ordering and the service was fast! It's very clean inside and a cute place to study. read more

Redstraw - Sea Salt Cream Thai Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

They are not happy to remake drink so if you don't like it you have to buy new one :)

I came here for the first time. From all the strawberry matcha lattes I've ordered over the years, I'd say this one is pretty darn good! I'd love to come back to try their other teas. The service was good, seemed like a nice young lady and the ambiance is so cute. I love the many plants and designs on the walls. They also have a clean restroom too. Seems like a good calm place to study. read more

Redstraw - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Imagine going home on a Friday night ready to enjoy the rest of your evening with a drink, only for the plastic cup to f**** break and burst for simply trying to pop a straw in!! But literally almost half the time we fkn order from here! I hope the owner sees this review and truly considers upgrading the quality of their cups, because we would literally be buying from this place more if it wasn't for the damn cups. From what I remember this is most likely the 4th-5th time this has happened and my bf and I lose a drink or two bc of the plastic cups breaking. I literally got so mad the this time I drove back to get a new one bc I thought it was worth it to not a ruin a good Friday night! honestly I never post reviews but my intention is to hope to make a difference this time in doing so. Also want to note this is not an !!isolated issue!!, this has happened to friends and when I asked the cashier if this has happened to others she said yes! Please know that the small things truly matter in business. Respectfully, Gabby read more

I was a regular before Covid and I just resumed being one again. I love how they use brown cane sugar and make everything fresh to order. Their drinks are always so refreshing. read more

It's a total bummer I even have to leave this review but here we are. We used to be frequent customers of this place, coming several times a week. We would buy at least 4 drinks each time, sometimes 5 or 6. Until now. We ordered 5 drinks this time. FIVE. One of us also got a Starbucks coffee (literally coffee, not even food) as well and we were sitting inside Red Straw, which was entirely unoccupied. One of their employees came over to inform us that there's a no outside food or drink policy (which isn't even posted anywhere visible - maybe just in their minds but I'm no mind reader). Give me a break, Red Straw. Your policy is idiotic, especially considering we just spent $30+ here and we really do come back several times a week. read more

- menu robustness: 5/5 (tons of options) - Affordability: 3/5 (pricey for the drink size) - Seating/outlets: 4/5 (cute plant-y seats but only a couple small tables. Not for studying) - Parking: 5/5 (shopping center) - Restroom: yes If you're looking for a cute place to grab a sip with a friend and catch up, Redstraw has a cute interior space filled with tons of plants. There's plenty of outdoor seating too. Service is a bit slow since they have to steep your teas/prep your matchas- so budget at least 6-8 min wait time. The menu is pretty vast with lots of fresh tea options. My friend got a strawberry matcha (small but DELICIOUS, sweet and creamy). I ordered an iced jasmine milk tea with 25% sugar, which was very minimally sweet but tasted very watery overall. I get scared to ask for less ice so I don't get less drink... Not impressed by the milk tea but you should definitely try their fresh brewed teas, I think that's their specialty!! read more

Redstraw - Strawberry matcha, iced jasmine milk tea (TONS of ice...) - Two individuals are holding plastic cups with iced beverages, one with a layered drink featuring green, white, and red layers, and the other with a light-colored tea or smoothie. The cups have red straws and clear lids. The background shows large windows, green plants, and a view of an outdoor walkway, indicating an indoor cafe setting with natural light and a modern decor style. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Pretty good and fruit forward boba place in Irvine. The focus here is more of the fruit teas with the usual milk tea options. It is a refreshing option to have in the summer and you can adjust ice and sugar levels like you would in any other boba place. Worth checking out if you want something to quench your thirst! read more

While charging my car at an Electrify America charging station, I decided to grab a drink from this spot because it was in the plaza. I got the jasmine tea with sea cream at 50% sugar. It was good, but not very strong on the jasmine flavor. The sea cream went really well with the drink and I liked the slight saltiness of it. The tea itself was still pretty high in sugar content even though I got it at 50% sweet. I'd probably get it at 25% sweet next time. Drinks were pretty quick to come out and the ordering process was easy. read more

Came here after getting some shabu next door and I must say it was very delicious. The place inside is so clean and has this cozy feel where you can either do some homework or have tea and enjoy some company with friends and family. It had a welcoming presence to it when you walk in. I love their tea choices and it was very refreshing. I don't remember the exact name of the drink I got but i think it was called fresh daisy but that one was definitely my favorite . Very nice and enjoyable to drink. Thank you red straw for the yummy teas . I'll be back for more soon read more

Redstraw is a bit of an enigma for me. When I first discovered this boba shop a year or 2 ago during my visits to Irvine, I was impressed. The Rose Garden in particular was a highlight for me. Great flavor, refreshing, and to top it all off, a focus on "healthier" boba drinks. I was always perplexed by the lack of customers. I mean, nearby shops like Omomo have lines out the door. Perhaps this was a hidden gem? Now that I've lived in Irvine and got to frequent boba shops around here more often, it's starting to make sense. Redstraw has its own niche. If you're looking for a nice fruit tea, this is definitely a great option. Rose Garden, or any of the "mocktail" sounding drinks (Peach Bellini, Mojito, etc.) are fantastic. Just make sure to get less sweet. However, they don't really have much else. Milk teas are just ok. No slushies. Coffee options are just alright. So yea, if you just want to get a refreshing drink on a hot summer day, this could be a good spot. Otherwise, other boba shops have it beat in terms of variety. read more

Great tea, and super cute and clean interior. They have a pretty extensive menu, and the staff is great at answering questions and speaking to their recommendations. read more

Red Straw -- the name drawn me in after eating dinner nearby. At first glance, the shop seems like nothing different than popularity boom of so many like-shops : simple aesthetic, high beat music and instagramable wall art. There are four small tables inside. The menu selection is cool - - with unique names and seeping tea from tea-leaves rather than powder or tea-sacks drew me in further. The service was okay as was staff by two workers. We tried two drinks: -1- Tonic Green Garden: First sip waaaaay too sweet and barely taste the kale or green tea. The drink sounds good but lacks the punch. Wished the barista offered the sweetness level, or warn of the sugar level, like most other shops during the ordering process. -2- Dalgona Cold Brew Coffee: Good but wishes the cap was sealed rather than using a cone-cap. I'm not sure if whipped cream was missing or something. read more

Redstraw - The Green Tonic Garden - Sounds cool but not good or refreshing - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Decent teas and boba. I tried a matcha latte and it was pretty good, I'd rate it 4 out of 5 stars. Drinks definitely have a more premium appeal. This location features a nice bright mid-sized interior with a few tables, chairs, and power outlets. Certainly a nice place to spend some time if you can grab a seat. Located in a strip mall that has plenty of parking. read more

Redstraw is modern tea shop specializing in organic tea! This spot is located in the same plaza where Albertsons and Kohl's is and there are a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have 3-4 tables making it a great spot to study or hang out with some homies. They have an extensive menu of different organic tea concoctions. Their menu was so vast that I definitely had to consider multiple drinks to get. I ended up getting the grasshopper and wifey got the organic honey oolong with sea salt cream. Both drinks were very refreshing with interesting flavor profiles! The staff here are very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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Redstraw has consistently exceptional tea. Their tea flavors are outstanding! I also like how you can order online then prepay and pick up which saves you waiting in the long lines. Unfortunately, for the past few months, every time I come here the boba is hard and doesn't taste fresh. That's why despite the above average tea, I have been getting my milk tea drinks elsewhere because the boba balls have been hard and disappointing for many visits and months now. read more

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Trying for the first time! They have plenty of milk tea and fruit tea options with unique flavors! There are limited seating inside and plenty of parking spaces in the plaza! *watermelon rose mojito: very refreshing and strong watermelon flavor, perfect for the summer *honey oolong milk tea: nice oolong tea flavor that is on the sweeter end due to the honey Service was super fast, got my drink in under 5 minutes read more

Redstraw - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

We came to redraw after shopping as it sounded like it would quench our thirst. Upon entering the staff greeted us and were friendly. We ordered the jasmine green milk tea with light ice and 25% sugar and the BMB (black sugar milk boba) with 25% ice. Both drinks were very light on flavor and the boba was slightly hard. We came at around 5pm on a Sunday so not sure if it was towards the end of that batch or not. Needless to say we were left a little disappointed. Although it wasn't bad, it's not what I expected coming from a boba shop in Irvine when there's so much other competition around. read more

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Milk tea, smoothies, and bingsoo, indoor counter service with some limited indoor and plenty of outdoor seating. Bingsoo is excellent! Large serving size--good for sharing. Good selection of milk teas. Recommend their chai milk tea. Good Daltons coffee--best if you stir it well. Friendly and helpful service. read more

I appreciate the owner's quick response to my review and am updating just because, again, this is my go to spot and they have been very consistent in delivering some of the best drinks in the Irvine area! Thank you for my weekly Grasshopper drinks read more

I got the mango mojito with boba at 10% sweetness (level 2 of 3) and it was such a refreshing and great boba drink! The boba had a good balance of soft and chewy. And the drink itself was fresh with both good mango and tea flavors. The lime added a perfect tartness and the mint was good for a crispness! Cute place with kind staff too read more

This place is ok. Tried the honey oolong milk tea and mango mojito. Don't see too much of a reason to come back but I am glad I tried it. There's a reason why Omomo has long lines and these other competitors do not. Omomo has good prices and the best quality boba in Southern California. read more