This was my second try having Tastea, after first having it in Chino Hills. I'm starting to think it's just not for me. The first time I went, I had the "Bootea Shaker" and it was way too sweet. They had to make multiple adjustments just to make something I could tolerate. This time, I was in the area and ShareTea had changed their menu and removed my usual drink, so I came here. Since I didn't like their artisan tea series, I went with something safer. I got a jasmine milk tea with boba, half sweet. Again, the drink was ridiculously sweet. There's something about the boba that Tastea makes as well. It's somehow extra sweet compared to the boba that other places serve. So even at half sweet, the drink was too sweet. But then you add the sweetness of the boba and it's just too much. I ended up having a few sips and giving up on it. I get the feeling that Tastea's recipes are meant to make sweet drinks and it's just not something I like. These days, I want drinks that are just subtly sweet, but with a strong tea flavor and good quality boba. I don't think that's Tastea's priority. If I had to describe it, I'd say it was a chain that was catering to non-Asians so they give their drinks catchy names and amp up the sweetness. But they also have Tastea in Asian areas. So maybe they're after the younger crowd and know that the high school kids that come here like sweet drinks? I'm not sure. But this is the only chain that I've been in where I realize I have a salty "get off my lawn" attitude the entire time I'm looking at their menu and having their drinks. read more

Tastea - Jasmine mik tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Found this little gem of a place thanks to Yelp while searching for Boba since my kiddo wanted to try it. Loved the quick, easy & convenient order pick up. The staff was nice & friendly. Boba is "very good" according to my kiddo. Definitely recommend & will be back again. read more

Tastea - Tiger Milk Tea w/crystal boba, regular size. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

On Sunday I tried the tiger milk tea it was so delicious the best part of it I chose med sweet and I was so surprised it was still so tasty I been craving it ever since I must go back read more

This has to be the worst boba I've ever had. I've given this place a chance two times and regretted it both times. Not only is the staff rude and dismissive but the drinks are disgusting. The boba tastes like food coloring. All in all not a good place. read more

do not order regular karate chicken its a rip off! $8 for literally 6 pieces of flour not even chicken spoke with supervisor maribel amd will not even offer discount i leave far away so not able to go back show this ridiculousness! not even accommodating any discount! not again! no stars ! but wont let me finish review if i don't click on one star! read more

Tastea - RIDICULOUS FOR COST OF ORDER! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

They have a great selection of teas, slushees and coffee, just a shame they don't offer samples. I didn't enjoy the hazelnut syrup in the coffee, it made it very artificial. The slushees were great though, made well with real fruit pieces and not too sweet. Plenty of easy parking and very clean and well maintained store. read more

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I'm not an ice coffee person. I drink my coffee hot. But this is the only place where I will stop by and get their Vietnamese ice coffee.. it's so delicious. I get my hair done next door so I'll stop by and get my ice coffee every time.. read more

The peach me freezie was great. I think their drinks are just good. I really like the consistency of the freezie. I drank it so fast. read more

Tastea - Peach Me Freezie Slushy - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Tastea is one of my usual fav places to go to with their amazing fruit tea smoothies! And i was happy that they have one here in Riverside now. In the beginning, it was amazing, but now quality decrease and price increase, which is not good since they have Sharetea, 99 ranch, and other boba places as nearby competition. + Good location with lots of parking + Drinks are still pretty good, but I was disappointed that one of my drinks is more of a juice than a smoothie. + Karate chicken was still good but their new system makes it lacking (more info below). - As mentioned before, prices increased for the snacks that don't seem reasonable for the amount - They have two snack sizes: regular (~$5) and large (~$9). For the usual price of a regular, their box is super small, and I was hoping that it was an open one so they could fit more chicken, but it has a lid so it caps the amount. If you look at the picture, i got their regular, and it was smaller than my hand. I heard it was something new that they are doing, but I hope they bring back the one size price or at least make the portions worth the price. read more

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I've been getting the same drink here for months. Matcha Milk tea (with black tea as base) and it's always okey. But today it tasted so good for some reason! Shout out to the girl who made my drink on 12/06/23 at 12:30pm. She must've really taken her time to make it! Tea wasn't bland, just the right amount of sugar, ice and matcha! You made my day today! read more

Drink here are so good !!!! I had the peach lychee tea and I freaking loved the pieces of lychee !! read more

So far this is my favorite in the area. They use real milk for the milk tea, not dairy cream. It tastes very simple, just tea and milk! The boba is chewy and green. Notice that they have 2 types of bobas: non sweeten ones are green and the honey boba is black: I haven't tried honey boba but I think it might be healthier with the non sweeten one. They have pretty drinks: recommend trying Nectar Island, and bootie shaker. Also, the place is clean and spacious, great place to hang out/ study. The staff are nice and friendly too. read more

Tastea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Always consistent, always delicious. Their social media page is always updated with the latest and the greatest, my newest fave being the Green Thai Tea (please add sea foam, trust me on this). As a new resident to the IE, I'm so glad I found a new favorite boba spot. I only wish you opened as early as 6am so I can have your house coffee first thing in the morning. read more

My favorite boba spot! I have never been disappointed, service has always been amazing! The fries and chicken are a great snack too! My sister and I always crave tastea, my fav is the Ooh Lala with honey boba :) read more

This is the closest Tastea to me and it never disappoints. There's lots of seating, it's always clean and I'm never upset with my order

Ordered from here yesterday and the Service was fantastic! Their Strawberry Boba Milk Tea was on point as well as their French Fries with Weak Sauce Hahaha. Thank you to the Tastea Team for being so professionally precise when it comes to crafting our Favorite Drinks and snacks and having such a hilariously entertaining Menu ;0) read more

My absolute favorite boba spot! I'm so happy there's a Tastea in Riverside now. The drinks are sooo good! My favorites are Peach Me Sweetea and Matcha Milk Tea. The drinks are made fast and they taste great every single time. The staff here are super friendly and great. I will definitely be coming here a lot. I've gone here three days in a row and I plan to make it four tomorrow. TIP: Make sure to download the Tastea app for rewards! You get 3 points for every $1, a $5 birthday reward, and a signup reward. read more

Tastea - 32 oz Matcha Thai Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is quite amazing. There are many drinks to choose from ranging from your classic fresh teas to fruity smoothies. Not only will boba lovers fall in love, but so will people who are just craving a smoothie. Though the boba balls look a little artificial with the green food coloring, it's pretty creative considering I've never seen another place with them. You can choose the sweetness levels for your teas which is great for people like me who get boba quite often. They also have the option of oat milk in milk teas which is super cool. In many of their drinks, they have fresh fruit bits and it just adds so much to any drink. I highly recommend coming here for their delicious drinks and innovative add ins. read more

Tastea - Enjoying our drinks! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

If you want raw balls, this is the place for you :) The boba was undercooked, and there were CLUMPS. Yes, CLUMPS of boba in my tiger milk tea. The worst boba experience I've ever had. I went one other time and the smoothies are good, but Tastea get your boba game together. read more

I am absolutely addicted to the watermelon heaven. It is indeed heaven in a cup. Idk how I'm supposed to function without it since it's limited and is only available during the summer time. I do enjoy the ube milk tea and horchata crunch, as well as the green Thai milk tea. I have to have Tastea damn near everyday. Someone send help (but not really lol). read more

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One of the better boba shops in my opinion. They have their green honey boba which is okay, keep in mind I'm not a boba person, I usually just get the drinks. I really like their Ooh La La, Yummy Gummy, Amazing Strawburst, and Horchata Crunch. I've also had their Matcha A Go Go, which is okay. I really like that they have really large sizes. Perfect for sharing or if you're a big drinker. read more

Yummy tea and boba place. Especially good as a dessert after eating dominos pizza. Staff is following precautions and wearing masks and limiting capacity. Glad this place has been open throughout the pandemic. read more

Thai tea here is so good, very authentic taste and the perfect amount of sweetness. It's super creamy, the best Thai tea in riverside forsure. read more

This is my new fave place! And what's best, is that I can walk here! They are new in town, opening 3 wks ago. I was here for the first time last night and had a coconut, pineapple with strawberry bits and egg pudding smoothie...large which is 32 oz I believe. I must say, it was truly delicious, that I had to return tonight! and now I am having a large Taro Fantasy and it's just as yummy! (Photo attached) very friendly service as well. Plenty of seating too. They are located on the corner of La Sierra and Magnolia between El Pollo Loco and the chiropractor in the 99 Cents store shopping center. Highly recommend!! read more

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My favorite boba spot! If you're new you must try their famous peach me sweet tea!! It's a fruity tea with the perfect amount of tea and juice. I love the little strawberry bits in it. And then make sure you add in rainbow jelly, it's so good I promise! It's my go to and never disappoints m! read more

Love the honey boba! It was easy to order online and pick up. My kids love the bits of fruit they add to some of their drinks. Next time I need to try their matcha, since it's my fave. Wish they had taro though. read more

Absolutely delicious, great sizes & well priced! First time trying was thanksgiving day! What a treat! read more

Tastea - Oo Ooh La La Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Tastea is hands down my favorite tea spot because every drink is so damn tasty! Hence the name. I first tried this franchise years ago and was blown away by the flavor. Not sure how healthy their teas are but it sure is addicting. I've had the peach me sweetea, lychee peachee, the unknown, jasmine iced tea, the great white, thai milk tea, taro milk tea, and the golden milk tea. And let me tell you, every single one of these teas are loaded with flavor. I suggest getting the drinks less sweet if you don't have a strong sweet tooth. Taro is always my go-to but they're all delicious. It just depends on the mood. I haven't had one unsatisfying drink and there are always samples. Love this place! read more

The drinks are too sweet, even after adjusting the sugar content. Also they don't put as much boba in your drinks as the other places.

I'm a long time Tastea customer but when I ordered my go to drink, the worker gave me less boba than usual. I ordered 32oz and my friend ordered the same size but we have different amount of boba. I received SIGNIFICANTLY less than hers and I asked the worker if I could get a little more and she replied back rudely that it would have been 0.75 cents more which I find unacceptable. I feel unsatisfied with my Tastea experience and I will not be returning to this location because clearly they do not care about their customer satisfaction. The supervisor was named Audrey btw. read more

Came to Riverside for my daughters sport event and the entire family was craving for some boba. You guys never seize to impress as your flavors do not change from place to place. Worth coming and if you do please try The Unknown. Best drink on the menu. read more

Whenever I'm in the area, I'll use the Tastea mobile order to order my butt loada fries, karate chicken & a milk tea with boba. Friendly staff whenever I would pick up my food & drink. Face masks are required & social distancing. read more

came in with no idea what to order, staff was patient and very helpful, ended up getting some tye of white tea, the tea was good and i will come back and try more! read more

Always one of my go-tos! One of my top choices for boba in Riverside cuz it's always super soft and chewy with a the perfect hint of sweetness to it. This franchise is known for their signature green honey boba. Don't be alarmed by the color as it is probably just food coloring but the quality of the boba itself is exemplary. Every single time I have ordered boba with my drink, the boba balls are always super soft and chewy and warm (great sign of fresh boba). The fruit teas are great and come with fruit bits at the bottom as well. A favorite tea of mine would be their unknown which is a mango and passion fruit black tea with longan bits. I usually switch out the black tea for green and have medium sweetness and it is the perfect drink for a sunny day, especially in Riverside. Another favorite is the lychee peachee which is a lychee and peach flavored black tea with lychee bits . Their milk teas are also very delicious and super creamy. All of the milk teas are made with a non-dairy creamer (yay for people with lactose intolerance!) but you can substitute it with whole milk, oat milk or almond milk. They also offer Stevia as a sugar substitute! My favorites here would be their golden milk tea and thai milk tea. Super creamy and rich and perfect when paired with their honey boba. Overall, their teas are great (both fruit and milk teas) with the ability to adjust the sweetness and ice levels. I also tend to switch out the black tea base to green tea for my fruit tea drinks because I like the stronger tea flavor. Don't forget to sign up for their loyalty program so you can earn points (3 pts for every $1 spent) and you can redeem the points for drink upgrades and more. Definitely one of my top choices for boba in Riverside read more

During Lunar New Year, they were giving out scratchers with various rewards. I ended up receiving the upgrade your drink to 32oz cup. It's a good deal on a semi-hot day. The workers were really nice and surprisingly filled my cup with a lot more fruit bits than usual. The boba was soft and chewy. Just how I like it. So that was worth it! I usually come here since it's closer than driving to OC. The snacks they have are really yummy too. I mainly get the popcorn chicken - medium spice with the sweet/sour sauce. So good! They've changed their snacks boxes though, so I'm not sure if you're getting more or less than before, but it's a good size if you're craving something to hold you over for lunch/dinner. Overall, I'm glad they opened one in the IE. Been a long awaited time! read more

Tastea - Peach Me Sweetea 32oz - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I was ecstatic when I heard that a Tastea was coming to Riverside! Super friendly and quick service in a semi-slow plaza that always has enough parking spots for you. My go-to drink is always the Jasmine Sunrise (oj with gt) at a 70% sweetness level with light ice since I don't appreciate a watered down drink. The decor indoors is similar to every other location and theres definitely enough seats for you to hang out with some friends. Will be back to try other items off their menu. read more

During this chaotic time, I had to call to see if Tastea Riverside was going to be open. As I was talking to workers on the phone, a girl's name starting with a "K" expressed attitude while talking to me. It was just a simple question, yet she responded with no type of etiquette. Please, Tastea Riverside, improve phone calls and teach the workers how to politely talk to customers. It was just a simple question such as, "are you open and ONLY taking online orders?" She responded with, "Hello..... why??..." Disappointing. read more

I was super delighted when I found out there was a Tastea that opened up in Riverside! Finally a decent tea place to hit up! No more having to make the drive out to Rowland Heights or Chino Hills when I start craving tea! The employees behind the counter have always been very friendly and welcoming each time, so that is a definite plus. If you are like me and need help deciding between a drink or two, don't be afraid to ask what they recommend! The past few times I went I was unable to decide on a drink and the staff were on point with their suggestions! I have tried most of the drinks and snacks on the menu at various locations, but at this location, I have tried the Amazing Strawburst, Matcha Thai Tea, Yummy Gummy, Krypteanite and Butt Load'a Fries. The Amazing Strawburst at this location was not too great. There was powder in my drink and it made me cough. The Matcha Thai Tea and Krypteanite are my favorites that I keep ordering most of the time to play it safe. Both are similar, but the Krypteanite is a thicker matcha ice blended smoothie and leaves a big chunk of ice, while the Matcha Thai Tea is smoother and not too sweet if you adjust the sugar a bit. Both are good though. I would not really recommend the Yummy Gummy, as it was really sweet and there was a layer floating on the top after a while. The Butt Load'a Fries are really good! They sprinkle their special Tastea powder and it comes with your sauce of choice (weak sauce, ranch sauce or ketchup). As someone who is NOT a fan of fried or oily foods, these fries were yummy and crispy! Overall, the quality of the drinks are nice and refreshing, but more on the pricey side. Expect to pay around $7-$8 on a 32 oz drink. The wonderful customer service and quality of their drinks make it worth the price though. I have found my new go-to for tea and smoothies now! read more

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My boyfriend and I just found this place the other day and we've gone back two days in a row! The Matcha Thai Milk Tea is AMAZING! especially with the honey boba, which is super soft and delicious! Great treat! I also love that they stay open until midnight! #OurNewSpot read more

Tastea - Matcha Thai Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Horrible, we placed an online order for two karate chicken at $8.50 each and three drinks, Karate chicken this is how it looked like when we opened our boxes, soggy and barely any chicken for $8.50 looks like I opened a box of someones 2 day left over karate chicken that was half way munch on. We ordered also a honey dew, a cantaloupe drink and a milk tea, all three drinks were plain barely any flavor, when we selected full flavoring for all three drinks. The Karate chicken on the other hand soggy and not even full in both boxes this is what it looked like. read more

Tastea - Karate chicken how it looked like when we got it, soggy, barely any chicken for $8.50 looks like I opened a box of someones 2 day left over. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Riverside, California