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    Torotea

    4.6 (186 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lorraine M.

    I loved this spot! First of all, you step in and it's so aesthetic with the brown tones and rock looking structure. The cashier was very kind and happy to answer all questions we had. I ended up ordering one of the matchas and a calamansi oolong with passionfruit jelly. The drinks were incredible. I never had a jelly of that consistency before. It was nice. Will return if ever in the area again :)

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    Kevin M.

    The Torotea Chino Hills location is now checked off our list! We have been to Diamond Bar and San Marino in the past and now we got to see how Chino Hills operates. This location is much less hectic as the others. The parking is easy as it's in a big plaza. The ambiance keeps the same dim lighting and relaxing aesthetics. Merch is also offered at this location. My wife and I came by with our cousins on a Saturday evening and for the most part it was steady. The staff here was knowledgeable and friendly. What I enjoy about Torotea are the exclusive drinks offered at each location. Which allows each location to be unique from all the rest. I decided on the Manor Milk Tea after sampling it. It was too good to pass up. My wife got the 901 Pure Tea. I appreciate all the options of their teas. I've tried multiple drinks over the years from their various locations and they never miss! Their teas are soo good! I'm happy each location continues to keep the same level of consistency high quality drinks. Thanks, Torotea Chino Hills! ( ^_^)b

    Misty Oolong Tea with Jelly
    Julia S.

    Drinks here are so good. I would tell you my order but it honestly won't make a difference because every drink tastes amazing. It is sad there is not much seating in this establishment I will say as this makes this place less appealing to go to even with the crazy good drinks. It is really aesthetic inside if one wants to take pictures indoors. There are barely any seats (and no tables) inside or outside though. One thing I have a problem with is the price. While their quality is to die for, milk tea in general has been going up to insane prices. Each drink is $7 and if you think about it, you could buy a whole meal at McDonalds with that price. Those are just my two cents. Anyway, great establishment with great drinks and an aesthetic place to stand and wait for the drinks.

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    Ben P.

    My first time trying Torotea was at their location in Diamond Bar. The drinks were very good and refreshing. So when I discovered they had opened another location in Chino Hills, I had to check them out. There are plenty of parking at this location. Similar to the Diamond Bar location, inside is a little small, but the decor is quite nice. Before you order, you could ask the friendly staff to let you sample some of their jellies. We ordered the followings: - Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi - Misty Oolong Pure Tea Both drinks were tasty and very refreshing. The sweet level was perfect. I do not like drinks that are way too sweet. Here, it was perfect. I like Torotea for using jelly instead of boba. I prefer jelly over boba any days. With boba, it gets hard if you refrigerate overnight. With jelly, it stays soft for days. Not only that, but it also tastes a little sweet with each bite. Great drinks, cool ambiance, and friendly staffs. What's there not to like?

    creme brulee milk tea
    Eliana S.

    Order: Creme Brulee Milk Tea Highlights: - Clean and cute interior, staff are friendly and give free samples - the drink was very good and the jellies at the bottom are good as well but it was just so sweet at the end. Made myself finish it Cons: - Drink was a bit too sweet - There is usually a line Overall: I would come back for sure, just come early!

    Menu 6/2026
    Sandee T.

    FIRST visit, to this location: * FARE(S) feasted on: *** Misty oolong milk tea = the tea is fantastic and leaves this light aromatic taste after a sip. They use non-dairy creamer with a splash of heavy cream (for those wondering about their milk teas) * FRIENDLY service: Yes * FRESH air seating outside? No * FAIR pricing: Yes * FEATURES: Small space - counter is right in front of you when you enter shop - wraparound stone bench with few seats against the wall * FREE parking: Yes, large plaza lot * FYI: After the very first visit to their Diamond Bar location, I was already a fan. So glad to know they opened one here in CH! FIVE stars *****

    Inside decor
    Cathy D.

    Nice, unique interior design. Cashier who took our order was very knowledgeable of the drinks and provided recommendations. The music was pretty loud so we had to shout over it. I wish the music was quieter and more for ambience. For drinks, the jasmine oolong was really good. The osmanthus mocktail with osmanthus jelly was ok; it was too sweet and I couldn't really taste the tea. I also wish they had non-dairy milks for the milk teas. The cashier mentioned the owner is doing R&D with non-dairy milk options so hopefully they'll have options soon.

    Menu from afar
    Paul B.

    Very interesting décor. Walking in felt like entering a cave / adobe house...in a good way. Cozy, earthy color. Music was a nice touch. The gentlrman who took my order was very helpful. Even offered us a taste test of the drink of the day (?). The place was busy enough, but the wait to order and to receive the drink was drink was not bad at all...maybe 5 minutes-ish. I ordered an Ember MT with Barley Jelly (a Torotea creation) at their "perfect" sweetness level. The ice and sweetness levels were very good, but less sweet would have worked, too, I think. Good barley flavor that blended well with the non-dairy creamer, sweetness, and ice. What I prob enjoy the most about it is that the swallow finishes with the barley taste. Too many MTs taste completely like non-dairy creamer and sweetness with little or no tea flavor. First time for me to try barley jelly, so it is hard to compare. Not much flavor to it, but it was fine. In general, I enjoy barley tea. Having both Korean-style tea in the US and barley tea in China. That being said, I am no connosseur of barley tea.

    Pauline P.

    Wow. Made the drive from Anaheim and this place did not disappoint. Their topping is top tier and unique from everywhere else. The tea is very aromatic but the jelly they have there is so unique and different from everywhere else. The cashier is very helpful and patient and recommended stuff to us. Try this place!

    Calamansi tea with passion fruit jelly
    Monica R.

    Walking in to Torotea gives you such a refreshing and relaxing feeling. The employee taking the orders is so nice and welcoming. She gave my niece and I a sample and some drink recommendations. The calmansi tea was so refreshing and perfectly sweetened. I also recommend their barley tea and barley jelly.

    Karen T.

    This spot in Chino Hills is Torotea's 3rd location. In my opinion, Torotea is unique and way better than your average bubble tea shop. Instead of regular boba, they offer tapiochi (tapioca mochi) and tea jellies. I am a huge fan of both the brown sugar and black tea tapiochi, which has an exceptionally soft and chewy texture. For first timers, I highly recommend trying the Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi. It has a rich and creamy mouthfeel and tastes like toasty buttery popcorn. The drink is amazing! Another recommendation would be the Cassia Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi. This tea is aromatic with a malty depth. Although there is some seating inside, this shop is quite small and seems more like a grab and go type of place. The minimalist aesthetic and dim lighting makes this shop feel warm and cozy. In addition, the staff are friendly and welcoming. It is also great that there is a huge, shared parking lot, so parking is never an issue.

    Koan-Im Tapioccino
    Sharon T.

    Delicious and always consistent! As with other Torotea locations, I love the tapiochi topping and always enjoy to their tea-forward milk teas and their refreshing fruit teas. I personally really like their location-exclusive Koan-Im Tapioccino. The milk tea is blended with crushed ice and tapiochi pieces, and I love the texture of it! This drink doesn't allow for sweetness adjustments so it is on the sweeter side though. Since this location is inside a large plaza area there's plenty of parking even though the shop itself is pretty small.

    Misty milk tea
    Tina V.

    Just found my new fave tea place. I was blown away by the tapiochi. It's super addicting! You can really taste the quality of the tea here and it wasn't too sweet. You have the option to adjust sweetness as well if you like. Service was great, the cashier really took the time to explain the menu. Definitely coming back!

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    Yin Yang Tea - Coconut Matcha Cream

    Yin Yang Tea

    4.6(184 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    The owner was there today, and I accidentally mixed up my friend's drink order. When I explained…read morewhat happened, she was incredibly kind and offered to remake both drinks, even though she absolutely didn't have to. That kind of customer service really stands out. Thank you for being so understanding and generous--you definitely won my loyalty! I'll be back.

    I'm going to be honest: I was trying to go to Chicha during my lunch break, but they didn't open…read moreuntil 12. So, I googled the closest boba place to me and it was Yin Yang Tea. Parking is easy, but reversing is tight. Be careful finding parking and backing out. You have to go up the stairs in order to reach the store. It's not up a whole story, but you do not to go a bit higher than ground level. This store was open since 11 am. Upon coming in, they have Lunar New Year vibes and decor. Instead of ordering with the cashier, I ordered on the kiosk. I had chosen an almond milk tea with boba just to try out. The person making my drink was nice and suggested black tea instead of green tea, which I didn't mine. I received my drink and quickly left to drive back to work. Their almond milk tea is subtle. Much water, less tea, and barely any almond taste. Their boba is chewy like taro or mochi jelly, but bland. Absolutely bland. So bland that I couldn't really fathom finishing my drink. I didn't reach the halfway mark and just tossed the rest. I don't think I will be back. I should have stuck to my choices, because the boba and tea aren't good. Surprisingly when they have such high ratings. I'd rather spend my money on a different boba place.

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    Yin Yang Tea - Golden Milk Tea and Brown Sugar Milk Tea

    Golden Milk Tea and Brown Sugar Milk Tea

    Yin Yang Tea - Taro milk tea (customizable with sweetness level and tea of your choice)

    Taro milk tea (customizable with sweetness level and tea of your choice)

    Yin Yang Tea - Vietnamese coffee with salted ube cheese foam

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    Vietnamese coffee with salted ube cheese foam

    Chaos Bubble Shoppe - Roasted Oolong Milk Tea

    Chaos Bubble Shoppe

    4.7(281 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    •$$

    Chaos Bubble Tea is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots in the area! Their egg salad sando is…read moreabsolutely delicious, and their onigiris are BOMB -- I am obsessed with the shrimp and bacon jalapeño one and would eat it every day if I could. The Spam and bulgogi onigiris are my boyfriend's favorites. The drinks are just as amazing, and the bubble waffles are incredible too. Honestly, I've loved every single food and drink item I've tried here. The owners are so sweet, and I love supporting a family-owned business. Highly recommend checking this place out!

    The drinks here are great, and we really enjoyed what we ordered. Unfortunately, the service was…read moreextremely slow. We came in on 9/9/26 and waited about 20 minutes for just two drinks. The biggest issue was how hot it was inside. It was 107°F outside that day, and it honestly felt like 120°F inside the shop. There didn't seem to be any A/C running, which made the wait feel even longer and very uncomfortable. I'd definitely give the drinks a higher rating, but between the long wait and the lack of air conditioning on such a hot day, I can only give the overall experience 3 stars. Hopefully they improve the service speed and keep the shop at a comfortable temperature for customers.

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    Chaos Bubble Shoppe - Matcha Waffle. A warm, lightly sweet waffle with gentle matcha notes.

    Matcha Waffle. A warm, lightly sweet waffle with gentle matcha notes.

    Chaos Bubble Shoppe - Chaos Lychee Refresher with Cheezo

    Chaos Lychee Refresher with Cheezo

    Chaos Bubble Shoppe - Boba bar at my wedding. Drinks provided by Chaos Bubble Tea, décor and signage provided by me.

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    Boba bar at my wedding. Drinks provided by Chaos Bubble Tea, décor and signage provided by me.

    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Mango with Boba

    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage

    4.2(189 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    I love their new sticky rice mango! I love how they use actual sticky rice as a topping! It's the…read moreperfect drink for the summer! I also love their cloudy icy peach! They use jasmine tea instead of water for the blend and the cloud top adds a saltiness and creaminess to it. I usually get my drinks 20% sweetness and it's usually enough sweetness. The service is efficient. Drinks come out in within reasonable time. The ambiance is modern and clean. It's very wide in the middle with a lot of seating around the edges. Parking is a hassle in the plaza.

    Good boba and tea spot at the shoppes! Conveniently located nearby the restaurant we ate at…read more I'd say one thing to note is that this spot is more geared towards desserty drinks with fillings like mochi rather than being fully tea or fruit oriented. We ordered a mochi mango and really liked it! The mochi was really good. It did seem however that it was a lot of cream and mochi inside rather than being mango? Seemed like mango consisted of 30% or less. Still a pretty good drink. You can order at the kiosk but one thing to note is that their text notifications seem to be a bit lagging. Waited about 10 minutes and went in to check on our order. There were a bunch of drinks on the counter that seemed to have been ready for awhile, including ours. Not a big deal but one thing to note if you plan or ordering and shopping somewhere else.

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    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mango sweet dew (delicious!)

    Mango sweet dew (delicious!)

    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Taro Matcha Delight

    Taro Matcha Delight

    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Jasmine Green Tea with Cheese Mousse and Cheese Grape

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    Jasmine Green Tea with Cheese Mousse and Cheese Grape

    Sunright Tea Studio - Chino

    Sunright Tea Studio - Chino

    4.3(311 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Still my best drink ever, came back for sine refreshing afternoon pick me up. Although they…read morechange the color slightly, the afar was left in white color instead if dark blue, still tasted so chewy and bouncy consistency which I feel in love with it. First impression is really important lol ~~ that's how you get me hooked on it and obsessed . Very smart idea! Please DON'T take it down. I keep buying whenever I swing by any location, either Alhambra or Chino. I always go inside to order from the Kiosk and the order is ready un no time. There's always a line after I placed order. It must be Meee wow I bring such a long line of clients ~~ should collab with Me lol

    I appreciate that the business took the time to reply and explain their recipe instructions,…read moresomething that didnt happen in person. I do agree that mixing the matcha/stirring it before pouring may have helped with the concentration of the matcha since it was already pre-made in a container. I highly suggest training employees to kindly explain procedures and protocols for recipes to customers in the future when the situation arises. Not all customers will react positively when being educated, but personally for me I like to learn about businesses and the situation I was in was a good opportunity to have that happen in person. I can confirm they gave me a full refund on the drink. I'll consider coming back and trying other drinks.

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    Sunright Tea Studio - Chino - Kiosk ordering

    Kiosk ordering

    Sunright Tea Studio - Chino - Oreo Brulee Boba Milk

    Oreo Brulee Boba Milk

    Sunright Tea Studio - Chino - Inside

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    OMOMO Tea Shoppe - Our Peach Seasonal Series is back for a limited time only!

    OMOMO Tea Shoppe

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    Came here on a Thursday afternoon to get some work done. Plenty of parking in the plaza. I wasn't…read moreaware that they don't provide wifi to customers to do some work - since there were 2 tables with chairs inside (didn't get to see the other reviews before coming as this was a spontaneous stop on my way back home). I've been wanting to try Omomo in Irvine but never had the chance and was in this area, so I thought why not! I've heard good things. There was no line. Staff was friendly and patient answering my questions. I always like to see if boba shops have unique drinks that stores typically don't have and if not, usually go with the original milk tea. But the Magnolia tea caught my eye. I got the magnolia milk tea and the boba was fresh, soft, but with the right perfect amount of chew! The staff did tell me it's "very floral" and I was a bit worried because I'm not a big fan of floral drink, but honestly, it wasn't that floral. There was a pretty subtle hint of floral-ness, but I can't make the distinction of the "magnolia" flavor. It's similar to maybe camelia? The boba and tea definitely were more prominent. I appreciated that I can taste a stronger tea flavor though. Service was really fast! They are well staffed. I didn't get to do what I came for, but at least the drink did not disappoint! I would come back to try other drinks!

    I used to think OMOMO was really good, but this time it didn't taste as good as I remembered. Maybe…read moreit was just a little too sweet for me. I also tried to order online, but the process seemed a bit complicated, so I ended up just waiting in line to order. The service was good, the drinks came out pretty quickly, and the place was clean and well kept. Overall, it's still worth trying if you've never been before!

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    OMOMO Tea Shoppe - Camo Thai, Itchy Peachy (one of the best drinks I've tasted despite the weird name), Gyokuro with cheese/tiramisu foam

    Camo Thai, Itchy Peachy (one of the best drinks I've tasted despite the weird name), Gyokuro with cheese/tiramisu foam

    OMOMO Tea Shoppe - OMOMO collection

    OMOMO collection

    OMOMO Tea Shoppe

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    Torotea

    Torotea

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    3.9 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Tapiochi is definitely the highlight of this boba shop! Super tender chewy jelly, have to try the…read morebrown sugar one. The black tea tapiochi doesn't really have any flavor but the brown sugar tapiochi has the distinct roasted taste, which adds more character to the popcorn milk tea. So I got the popcorn milk tea and I feel like that's the only thing I only want from them now. It's a strong toasty tea blend with rich creamy buttery popcorn flavor, tastes just like a cereal milk or almost like a corn milk! A small but cozy hangout spot with some minimal aesthetic decors, it was half packed with teens and adults around 8pm on a Sunday but plenty parking outside. Service was fast and nice. Only complain I have is that this small cup of drink does not really worth $9 to me. They do have some other interesting teas but the price is just little shocking to me.

    The tapiochi is the highlight of Torotea!…read more The Popcorn Milktea with brown sugar tapiochi was not my favorite, as I don't favor the taste of the popcorn. The tapiochi added a nice texture to the drink. 3/10 The Matcha Einspanner is very good, although I wish it was a little creamier and a little sweeter to balance out the strength of the matcha. 8/10 The Creme Brulee IceMilk with brown sugar tapiochi is one of my favorite drinks to get! The creme brulee top is super tasty, and goes super well with the tapiochi. It can definitely be a little sweet, so you might want to adjust the sweetness. 9/10 The Osmanthus Citrus Refresher is my all-time favorite drink! The osmanthus flavor is so refreshing in the hotter months, and the citrus adds a nice touch to the tea. 10/10 The staff at all of the Torotea locations are super friendly, and are always willing to give recommendations. The interior is super cute, with a minimalist cave-like design.

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    Torotea
    Torotea
    Torotea

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    Hanlin Tea Room

    Hanlin Tea Room

    4.1(79 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    •$$

    I thought this was going to be a cafe but this place completely overturned every single expectation…read moreI had when I walked through the door in the first place. Cyber cafe dream? I think so. With a large parking lot calming any worries of finding parking, the shop is located at the front of the curb and even easier to spot given the Hanlin sign in black font hovering among the other establishments. The entrance is very open with an IG friendly bench below a neon sign to the right and a shining white counter sitting in front of you. It's easy finding a seat among the chairs that litter the space, especially by an outlet for all your devices. It was honestly surprising to find this almost being a cyber cafe as most other coffee shops, milk tea shops and others because they have a lot more considerations and food options to choose from. Especially being guided by the staff immediately upon the question of, "Have you been here before?" No! I haven't but I appreciated the fact that the service here is all about what is the best, what to expect and how to make the experience as smooth as possible. Thankfully it is easy finding something you'd like within the vast menu. Not to mention you'd also like the fact that everything is priced pretty average compared to most places around the area. It's still surprisingly to me finding a Taiwanese restaurant around this area but that's something that you come for especially price for price and pound for pound when it comes to portion and taste. Speaking of taste! The plum juice with boba was a good balance but lets not forget plum is definitely a certain bittersweet taste profile that isn't often enjoyed. It's a good reminder that you're having a subtle and healthy, fruity drink and still pairing it with the sweetness of boba. Now pair it with a small eats such as the popcorn chicken! Crispy basil residing in all the frizzled and well seasoned chicken and not to mention how juicy and tender the chicken is!

    I tried the regular milk tea with boba and the guava green tea, and I must say, I've had better…read moredrinks elsewhere. The drinks were pretty average, and the boba was a bit too firm for my liking. Will I return for drinks? Probably not.

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    Hanlin Tea Room
    Hanlin Tea Room
    Hanlin Tea Room

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    The Dirty Penguin - Rose tracinno with avocado toast

    The Dirty Penguin

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$

    In the Chino Hills area for years, so happy to finally have a spot nearby that gives me those LA…read morebrunch vibes! I also love how connected they are to the local community, from their community board to plants from local vendors. Overall, such a comfortable, welcoming vibe with delicious food like their lox bagel and Biscoff latte. They also have a cute seasonal menu, like the Banana Cookie Dream Matcha! IG: socalhkfoodies

    HORRIBLE customer service!! I went yesterday, Thursday for the first time as I was looking for…read morecoffee a little later in the day. I found this coffee shop near me so I decided to go with my sister in law. We arrived 10mins before closing time so I was excited to make it on time. Apparently the ridiculously rude young lady working there wasn't having it. She took a couple minutes to take our order since putting in the patio furniture was more important. When she finally finished, she came to the counter with a horrible attitude asking what we wanted. My sister in law wanted a hot coffee and she refused to served it since the machine was "off" already. Then she proceeded to order a banana iced coffee (don't know the name) and again the lady refused to make it since it was one of their most "complicated" drinks to make. We ended up ordering two "quick and easy" ice drinks. We asked if she was working alone... this lady only had rude comments and answers to say (smart ass). It is unfortunate to be treated that way specially when it was my first time there. It is also very unfortunate that the Spanish Latte I ordered was delicious, BUT I will never be returning or recommending this place due to the horrible customer service. I have family in the coffee business and customer service is always a priority, not at this location. Very disappointed with whoever hired her and trained her.

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    The Dirty Penguin - Super busy Sunday here!

    Super busy Sunday here!

    The Dirty Penguin - Lavender Toast

    Lavender Toast

    The Dirty Penguin - Matcha latte with vanilla (front), cappuccino (back)

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    Matcha latte with vanilla (front), cappuccino (back)

    Torotea - tea - Updated October 2026

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