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    Tastea

    3.8 (350 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Peach Me Sweetea
    Mirei K.

    Peach me sweet tea is always super good! The only downside is they ran out of boba and told us it would take over an hour to make. They also didn't give us our straws when they handed out drinks even though the straws were in their side of the counter.

    Alejandra D.

    Stopped by in the evening and was impressed by the large selection of drinks--definitely a lot to choose from. This was my first time at a Sharetea location, and I felt a little overwhelmed by the menu, so I had a few questions. Unfortunately, the staff experience left a lot to be desired. The person at the register was chatting with someone who seemed to be off-shift but still hanging around. They noticed me waiting but didn't acknowledge me and continued their chatting until I finally interrupted to ask for help. It didn't feel welcoming at all. When our drinks were ready, a different staff member called my name, shoved the drinks at us on the counter without a word or a smile, didn't even look up at us, and walked away, and chucked the straw at us too. It came off as cold and unprofessional. Maybe she was having a bad day, but the whole interaction felt like we were an inconvenience. The drinks themselves were okay, but the service really soured the experience. With so many boba spots around and across the street, I don't think I'll be coming back here.

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    Aimee L.

    This spot is consistently solid! There isn't anything crazy special about Tastea, but I am never disappointed here. I've tried the pandan milk tea, peach me sweet tea, and popcorn chicken recently. Pandan Milk Tea: Really yummy! The pandan flavor is really strong, and the jelly it comes with is a good texture and also light enough to go well with it. VERY sweet so make sure to get it a lot less sweet if you normally drink things lighter. Peach Me Sweet Tea: This is the drink I usually get - it is the perfect balance fruity while still having a strong tea flavor. Popcorn Chicken: So crunchy which I like, but the chicken pieces are pretty small. A little steep in price for how much you get also. My spice tolerance is really bad, but I think mild works pretty well with the chicken! Overall a great spot for drinks, but I would usually hold off on their food unless I am really craving it. Their drinks in general also lean sweet, and a 50% sweet here is about an 80% sweet for other boba shops. Service is quick and the workers are so nice. There is also plenty of seating for hanging out/studying!

    Audrey W.

    Tastea has some of the best boba place meals/appetizers I've had. Their honey boba I argue is better than regular boba, and their appetizers (most specifically the jujutsu box) is amazing. The service however... not great. It took over 20 minutes for me to get my food and drink. Also, the worker ignored me when I asked her a question regarding allergies. (I waited around 10 minutes before saying something... she acknowledged me with eye contact and didn't say anything else) Otherwise, the place is pretty nice. A few tables to sit at and there is a restroom. Although you need to order something if you want access to the restroom. But in general, pretty much a regular boba spot.

    Steven Y.

    I came here once with my family and try out their boba tea, it's really good for the price! I would recommend back and try out some of their other foods and drinks!

    Brianna L.

    Great Boba Shop! I like that you can change the sweetness level. We will be back. Pros: * Delicious drinks; recommended Thai tea & Boba * Friendly & Quick service * Clean restaurant Cons: * N/A Extra: * I ordered my Thai tea with lite sweetener and it still was a bit sweet for me. Next time, I plan to order no sweetness. * Plenty of parking

    We usually order the karate chicken at this place but today it was mostly crumbs and it's normally not like this... didn't notice until we got home /:

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    vanessa c.

    I had been here once a long time ago and saw they had a Thai matcha milk tea I needed to try The space smells sooo good with some tables and chairs available and a clear space to order then pick up drinks I LOVE that they offer stevia as a sweetener option and don't know any other boba place that has that option which is super cool! The matcha milk tea was good but not amazing but the honey boba was so soft and chewy in the best way, regardless will definitely be coming back to try more items

    Strawberry
    Benjamin Z.

    Giving this spot a 3.5 out of 5. We ordered the Strawberry specialtea with boba, 50% sugar, large size. The tea itself was decent, and the sugar level felt just right. The boba was green, which was unexpected, but it actually tasted good and had a nice texture. That said, the menu didn't really impress. It took a while to figure out what to get because nothing really stood out or appealed to my taste. We ended up going with something simple because nothing else looked particularly exciting. Prices also felt a bit high for what you get. The store itself was messy. All the tables were dirty, and there was trash on the floor. It didn't feel like cleanliness was a priority. Service was quick, which was good, but the baristas were extremely loud. Their conversations made it hard to place our order, even though there was only one other group inside. The volume in there made the space feel way more packed than it was. Overall, it's a decent option if you're in the area and want something simple, but I'd probably try other boba spots next time.

    Iced non dairy banana coffee.
    Judy J.

    After fasting for over 16 hours to get my blood drawn, I decided to stop by Tastea, which is not too far from the 15 freeway. May not be the best thing to put in my body as a first meal, but it was already 1:30pm. I was hangry and my state of mind had been altered. The first thing that caught my eye was the banana coffee or matcha poster. So, I went with a small - 20 oz iced banana coffee non dairy creamer. Customizing the sweetness and type of milk (almond, oat, or non dairy) is a plus! For snack, I chose the regular size karate chicken with a spice level of 1 - "mild but wild". It had the right amount of heat without compromising the flavor. It also includes a dipping sauce with the choice of weak sauce (sweet chili), ranch or ketchup. The place is clean and inviting. It was empty when I first arrived and quickly got busy as I left so I cannot comment as to how loud it can get. I didn't have to wait too long for my food and drink. Drink came out fast and waited for chicken which was like less than 5 minutes in all... I think. Price is comparable. Shout out to Charlise for the kind attentive service. There's a variety of drink flavors to choose from and a few yummy snacks to select. I'll definitely come back to try more items. Thank you and stay strong

    Karate Chicken & Calamari -- extra basil (uncooked??)
    Allison L.

    I've always thought that Tastea had one of the best popcorn chicken flavors in town. Today I got the chicken & calamari. Pros: - Great seasoning - Love that they included the crispy little pieces in the chicken - I think the weak sauce is just sweet chili? but it's delicious! Cons: - Ordered extra basil and it's supposed to be fried but they weren't - Spice levels are a bit inconsistent - Usually when we get mild, it has a bit of heat. This time, it had almost none, making me wish I got medium. However, if I order medium next time, it may be tooooooo spicy if it's inconsistent.

    Matcha Thai Milk Tea
    Joyce L.

    Their fruit teas are where it's at! Got the Unknown drink, which is a mango & passion fruit black tea with pieces of longan in it. Delicious! Light & refreshing.

    Pandan Oreo

    This tastea is very clean! All the tables are wiped down and the floor does not feel sticky. The drink menu is also very abundant so whatever you're looking for, you'd for sure find it here! Employees are also very fast and efficient. The restroom was also very clean which I appreciate. I ordered a pandan oreo since it was one of the newest drinks and I highly recommend it for a sweet treat! I would definitely come back to this location for another drink and maybe even food! My only downside is that this place would not be a good place to study. Even though the music is good, it's a little too loud, but overall, it's a great place to get boba!

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    Ask the Community - Tastea

    I don't see karate chicken online. Are you no longer selling it?

    Hi Chrissy, we are not offering food with our third party orders anymore due to the high food costs and high DoorDash commission. Please order food directly through our Tastea App or website (https://order.gotastea.com/). Thank you!

    Do artisan fruit teas have hot/warm version? If not, what drink can you do hot/warm? Thank you!

    Hi Xi, yes you are able to order our Specialteas hot if you let your cashier know or make a note when ordering online. Thank you!

    Do they still make french fries? It's no longer on the food ordering apps. Also no matter what spicy level I order, it's never made the same so is the spicy flavor not measured?

    Hi Kira, our hood vent stopped working Friday night and as a result our fryers are generating too much heat. At this time, we only turned on 1 fryer and removed our fries online due to the extended cook time. Customers can order any food item in… Read more

    How many gallons are your jugs? And are the bobas included in the jug or are they placed in a separate container?

    Hi Roseann, our jugs are 1 gallon each. Boba is ordered on the side. We provide 10 scoops of boba with each jug order of boba ($6). Hope this helps!

    Which specific drinks/smoothies are made with real fruit?

    Hi H, thanks for your inquiry. Our Strawberry Sensation, Strawberry Bananza, Chamango and Avocado Avalanche are all made with real fruit. In addition, our Melon series are all made with real fruit but they are only available during the summer. Hope… Read more

    What is golden milk tea?

    Hi Mimi, Golden Milk Tea is our assam milk tea with whole milk. We hope this helps!

    Are the smoothies made with real fruit or flavor syrups?

    Hi Tammy, certain smoothies are made with real fruits and we have other smoothies made with fruit juice. Hope this helps!

    Do they only have green boba or can you get regular colored boba instead?

    Hi Claire, both of our boba is typically our signature green color. However, right now we have orange and brown boba in the spirit of fall and Halloween. Hope this helps!

    If i order a thai tea with nondairy milk will it still have dairy (in the thai tea mix/powder)?

    No dairy . Just the powder . You will have to ask for non dairy while ordering to confirm . I'm lactose as well and I always have to ask for non -dairy . I'm glad they have that option available . Sadly lots of boba shops are starting to convert… Read more

    Do they use real Taro in the taro milk tea or is it powder?

    Hi Audrey, we use taro flavoring powder. Hope this helps!

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