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    Tea Maru

    3.9 (856 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Uni C.

    Creative drinks and great boba texture Stopped by Tea Maru and tried the mango matcha boba and taro boba. The mango matcha was refreshing and surprisingly well-balanced. The sweetness from the mango complemented the earthy matcha nicely, and the layers looked beautiful before mixing. The taro boba was creamy, smooth, and had a rich taro flavor without being overly sweet. The boba pearls were soft, chewy, and cooked just right. Every sip had a good amount of boba, which made the drinks even more enjoyable. Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff kept things moving quickly despite a steady flow of customers. The vibe is modern, clean, and welcoming, making it a great place to grab a drink and catch up with friends. Overall, a solid boba spot in San Gabriel with fun flavor combinations and quality drinks.

    Sweet Potato Fluffy Matcha & Okinawa Milk Tea Latte. ( ^_^)b
    Kevin M.

    Tea Maru's drinks were pretty good! We were looking around for some bubble tea/boba spots in San Gabriel and we were nearby so we gave it a try. The location is quite busy and the parking lot was full. We did find a spot on the street and just walked over. The location is small and seating is very limited. You can place your orders on the kiosk near the register. There's not much decoration going on, but you can study or do some work here. The drink menu is extensive and adjustments with sweetness can be made. We ended up trying the Okinawa Latte & Sweet Potato Fluffy Matcha. The drinks were made fast and we enjoyed them there. I really liked the Okinawa Latte. The roasted brown sugar flavor and black tea was great! It was a standout in terms of flavor and I think one of their top options. The Sweet Potato Fluffy Matcha was unique and not a bad option as well. My wife and I were pleased with the quality and taste of their drinks. Come by and give them a try. ( ^_^)b

    Janet T.

    Got two drinks to go. Service was fine. Cute store with great ambiance. Drinks were fine.

    Menu - Apr 2026
    Ana T.

    I came here on a weekday late afternoon to get a boba drink. There was plenty of parking at this time. It was easy to order at the kiosk. I got the Maru Milk. The drink was sweet, and the boba was soft and chewy. When the order is ready, the person at the counter should call the name a little louder. I was close by and was watching, so I knew my drink was ready.

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    Ray L.

    This place has a Groupon deal that was like $10 for like $14 worth of drinks. Totally worth it since boba or matcha nowadays cost close to $8. Drinks: 5/5 I really liked my Taro Fluffy Matcha. They use real taro in the drink. It was not too sweet and had taro was in really good chunks that weren't too big but still had good texture. The matcha was really good and balance nicely with the taro. Service: 5/5 This looks like a small family owned shop or franchise. The baristas were friendly and helped us activate our Groupons. The drinks were made fresh to order. Ambiance: 5/5 When we walked in, we saw one of the baristas making the boba. It looked like it was made fresh in house. I think this place would be a wonderful study space or a chill place to just hang out with friends. I cannot wait to try their other teas.

    Okinawa Milk Tea Latte with pudding sub
    Miori I.

    Tea Maru is located in San Gabriel in a small plaza on Las Tunas & Mission. Stopped in after a couple years. The space is bright and clean, with a long bench along the wall. However, there are too few tables to make it feel like a spot to hang out. Ordering is done at a kiosk, which feels a bit impersonal, and there was no greeting from the one employee behind the counter--even though we were the only customers. The kiosk also prompts for a tip before service, which didn't feel warranted based on our experience. On the plus side: The drinks were good. I had the Okinawa milk tea latte, subbing boba for pudding. It was nice to have options to change toppings, choose milk alternatives, adjust ice, and set your preferred level of sweetness. However, some substitutions did have extra costs. With so many tea/boba shops in the area, I think Tea Maru could step up by adding more tables, playing some music, and prioritizing customer service. As it stands, it feels like they're doing themselves a disservice.

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    Peggy S.

    I came here because of the fresh boba and enjoyed that there were different flavors like strawberry boba. I like that it's handmade which can be difficult to find. The drink I got was adjusted in sweetness and I got the cheese foam which had a nice balance. The staff was pretty helpful and friendly. The shop had open seating which didn't feel crowded when I went.

    Thuy Dan T.

    Came here for a quick boba pick me up and the drink was heavy on the milk than the tea. Half sweetness was still quite sweet. The handmade boba is the real star here which was perfectly chewy. Boba bumps it up to 4 stars. There's a lot of handwritten signage around for what's available, steps to use the kiosk, etc, but I thin it would help to print/laminate some of those pieces and do a little updating since a lot of the scotch tape is wearing off too.

    Mango Jasmine Tea was delicious
    Christy C.

    I've passed by this tea spot numerous times so I know that it's quite small and it's located in a pretty busy plaza so parking can be difficult, especially on the weekends! They're open daily 11:30am-10:30pm Ordered Doordash and it arrived in less than an hour! They have a Doordash promotion currently - Honey Tea - 2 for $5.99 - Mango Jasmine Tea - 2 for $8.20 Menu has a good variety of tea and milk teas. Pricing is reasonable and most drinks are $5-7+. Toppings range from $0.65-$1.00 Loved that there are sugar, ice adjustments, as well as milk substitutions! The Mango Jasmine Tea with Housemade Boba was delicious! Got it half sweet and it was not too sweet and very refreshing! The Jasmine Tea tasted freshly brewed and fragrant! The Mango puree was very yummy and was made with real fruit! The Housemade Boba was very chewy and good! It was so soft and fresh! Definitely recommend getting this drink and the boba is a must! Overall, I really enjoyed my drink and will definitely recommend and return!

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    Kimberly L.

    Review #918 2025-093 Drink Order: Kiwi Citrus Breeze with Mixed Boba (Strawberry, Mango, & Brown Sugar) $6.50 I trekked to SGV to claim a YCE, coincidentally it's also boba-related, & detoured to Tea Maru en route home so my 5 YO can enjoy a drink too. What separates Tea Maru from other boba shops their in-house craft of boba daily, using real fruit, vegetable, or simple ingredients... there's a definite difference in texture & chewiness! According to their website, they use natural ingredients & simple sweetener instead of powder, creamer, & fruit syrup. Confident in their handcrafted drinks, they offer a guarantee to remake your drink if you're not happy with it. I ordered a Kiwi Citrus Breeze with Mixed Boba because my son was into fruit teas at the time. If you want to try a mix of their craft boba, it's an extra 25¢ surcharge... $1.00 for a sampling of strawberry, mango, & brown sugar, totally worth it! Our drink was served quickly even with a few customers ahead of us. We weren't greeted upon entry because the bobaristas were busy executing loads of drinks, but she was warm & friendly when we picked up our drink. The tea had a fragrant floral jasmine flavor with sweet kiwi that's countered with zesty, citrusy lemon with tons of fresh, QQ chew boba (almost 1/3 cupful)! This was one of the few times that the drink was finished with quite a bit of leftover boba. The strawberry & brown sugar boba were most flavorful, but the mango wasn't as prevalent; other than its golden orange-yellow coloring, I probably didn't know that they were mango flavored boba. Their menu consists of signature drinks, tea lattes, fresh fruit teas, fresh brewed teas, cheese foam teas, & slushes; if this doesn't appeal to you, they also offer a "create your own drink" option. Price points are comparable to most boba shops in the area. Busy boba shop with efficient staff. We visited during the pandemic & the shop was cramped due to supplies being stocked in the dining area, & tables had their chairs flipped over & stacked to prevent indoor seating. When I'm in SGV visiting my brother, we would detour to Tea Maru for their yummy boba. Recommended: Kiwi Citrus Breeze with Mixed Boba.

    Okinawa Milk Tea Latte with Boba and Mango Slush
    Gabby A.

    Tea Maru in San Gabriel in SGV is so good! I came here with my boyfriend to satisfy our milk tea craving and I'm happy to report craving was satisfied. The place was small and had minimum tables but it's a relaxing vibe in there if you get one table lol I ordered the Okinawa latte, which was perfectly balanced, not too sweet. My boyfriend got the mango slush with ice cream We kept stealing sips from each other because both drinks were that good. Great boba, great atmosphere, staff was super nice and a perfect spot for a chill date. We'll be back

    Mango Jasmine
    Ana C.

    Best teas I have ever had in a long time. This is one of my top places to come and get a tea. I love how it has the pieces of fruit one of my favorite things to have. The location is easy to find just the parking might be difficult to find due to the place is in a strip mall. Other than that come and try one of the many drinks they have to offer you won't regret it at all.

    Left: Hokkaido milk tea with Aiyu jelly  Right: green tea with pudding
    May W.

    Toogoodtogo App: 2 surprise drinks bagged up ready to go. Pretty worth if you want to get a drink with someone and love trying out new drinks. My surprise drink had: Hokkaido Milk tea with Aiyu jelly: Aiyu jelly was light and the hokkaido milk tea was had a light roasted milk tea flavor. Green tea with pudding.

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    Lady was nice but do NOT get their matcha it was terrible. Tasted like sweet milk with a bad flavor

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    Ask the Community - Tea Maru

    Does the soy milk and almond milk contain added sugar?

    Yes those has some sweetness to it.

    Do they have milk alternatives on their menu? How much is the charge?

    Yes we do have milk alternatives FREE of charge, including oat milk, soy milk, and lactose free milk. Our latte or milk tea are all made with fresh milk instead of powder creamer.

    Do they put non-daily creamer in drinks?

    Hi, we don't use non dairy creamer. We only use fresh milk, such as organic milk, oat milk, soy milk.

    Did you guys change up your oat milk? It tastes different.

    Hi Bella, We actually have been using the same supplier. We will definitely check in with our… Read more

    Looking forward to your Irvine location. When will you guys open the Irvine shop?

    Hi sorry for the late reply. We are still working on it There are delay due to this current situation. We expect by the end of this year. See you soon!

    Do u guys take cash for deliver?

    Unfortunately for smaller delivery is through our partners at Uber Eat, doordash, GrubHub, Postmates.… Read more

    Can we call in beforehand?

    Yes. But the easiest and safest way to order is ordering online and paying with your credit card at our website: https://squareup.com/store/tea-maru/… Read more

    Can you pay with cash or does it have to be credit?

    At this time, we prefer you pay with credit card, Samsung pay, Apple pay. But if you only have cash, we will still accept it.

    Are you guys open?

    Yes we open

    What's the difference between QQ milk tea and Okinawa milk tea?

    Hi Saki, Both are part of our Black Milk Tea Latte (vintage black tea plus fresh milk). The… Read more

    Do they offer non-dairy milk (soy, almond, etc.)?

    Yes! Tea Maru now offers lactose-free, soy, and oat milk!

    If I want to get a drink with boba but to drink the next day how do I keep the boba chewy?

    Ask for boba and the side and warm up the boba by putting it in hot water for about 5-10 mins.

    Is the BOGO today 10/14 as well?

    Hi, Sorry, the BOGO was yesterday 10/13/18 only.… Read more

    What's the difference between Maru and Maru light drink?

    Hi Angie, Our Maru milk is sweeter and also includes a little cheese foam on the top. The Maru… Read more

    Is outside food allowed?

    i am not 100% sure

    Is there wifi?

    Yes, we have free WiFi. We will update on our page.

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