The esthetic is everything up in there. They're always soo nice when I've gone in. I always get the crème brûlée tried their free testers of tea n it's good but I always stick to what I get lol. Definitely b going back. read more

Torotea - Crème brûlée - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

3.5 Stars but will bump down to a 3. I don't really get the hype. I wanted to love Torotea so bad--especially with my friend's glowing recommendation, but maybe I just need to try a different drink next time. Is it good, yes. Is it amazing to warrant the craze and a 30 minute wait to just go into the store? Maybe not. Before you can even go into the store, you will need to add yourself to the Yelp waitlist on an ipad in front of the store to even step foot in the store. From there you will have to wait in another (shorter) line to then put your order at the register. Pro Tip: Add yourself to the Yelp waitlist on the Yelp app while you are driving there for less of a wait. Crème Brûlée Milk Tea - Firstly I am not a huge milk drinker in general, so this wasn't my usual choice. The milk tea was good, and perfectly sweet! Just right. My issue is that the milk tea didn't have a strong tea flavor, so it tasted more like milk. Also the crème brûlée on top did not have a nice thick sugar crust from the blow torch. Crème Brûlées are known for that sugary crust that cracks and mine was just a light sugar crust. I would also add that the crème brûlée was a weird consistency. A bit similar to a thick paste. It did not incorporate well when I broke the custard down into the drink--the custard with the tapioca jelly at the bottom didn't go together at all. Cool concept, but the execution isn't as good as it sounds. Some things are just meant to be enjoyed separately. Calamansi Oolong Twist - I love fruit teas, and this didn't deliver for me. The Calamansi was strong but the tea flavor was lacking. Felt as though I was just drinking calamansi juice with very little oolong flavor. What they do amazing here though are the Jellys! If you are a Jelly person this place is the perfect spot as they have perfected the art of boba jellys. Perfect texture, sweetness and flavor! Overall, I would like to come back and try it since my friend raved so much about Torotea, but I hope it can deliver next time. read more

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Super smooth tea, definitely 'craft' with a chewy and unique mochi jelly. Would def come back again if in this area of town. The waitlist system to order is a bit annoying, but if you plan ahead, line moves quickly read more

I've love this spot and I've tried MANY boba places. It's not your traditional drinks but my favorite is the popcorn milk tea and the Osmanthus . Two completely different drinks but if you like a bit more savory go for the first and something fruity and refreshing the latter. The tapiochi is light, sweet, and the texture is velvety. I prefer it over tapioca now! It's my go to spot now. Just know for the Diamond Bar location there is a yelp waitlist when it's peak hours. Love it so much I cone weekly. If you consider a new location, come to Claremont (or nearby). read more

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Who knew that some of the best boba and milk teas around could be found in the tiniest location? 5/5: drink quality and homemade tapioca toppings are top notch. They don't offer milk substitutes, so caution if you can't handle real milk. 3/5: small location but clean. Less than ideal for parties of 2 or more people looking for a place to sit and chat. They try and crowd control with yelp waitlists but it can be really confusing if you've never been here before. There is usually someone at the door to help with check ins. Caution that even at the 8th place in line the wait can be over 30 mins. Bring your patience but the drinks will be well worth it! read more

I love my milk teas so when I first heard about torotea and how delicious it was, I knew I had to try it out. I think gone are the days where the wait is like 1-2 hours (luckily you can wait around the area until it's your turn) but a typical wait is around 15-20 minutes now. You can either put your name down via the Yelp app, or if it's really busy, you may have to show up to put your own down. Once you're called, you check-in and then head inside to place your order. I love how they always have something new to sample. I've been able to try several of their teas but I keep going back for the drink each time. My favorite drink here is the Koan-Im Oolong Milk Tea + Brown Sugar Tapiochi (perfect ice, perfect sweetness). I love how you don't have to make any adjustments which shows they really know their drinks. The flavor of the tea really stands out and I love how the tapioca mochi is still even good the next day. Inside is very quaint and I love how they've designed their space. Still one of my favorite tea shops in all of SoCal right now. Will definitely be back! read more

It's good. I got the Jasmine Oolong. The jasmine flavor is very delicate, so I'll recommend getting no ice. Perfect sweet is a little on a undersweet side (hence perfect). I got extra sweet like a plebeian. The popcorn milk tea is very in-your-face in a good way, it's like liquified caramel corn. A great drink for movie nights or something. I'm not a fan of tapiochi, but they don't have regular boba. The inside of this place looks and feels like an art gallery, complete with fancy painted recessed walls and art exhib. I touched one of the posters and felt like a criminal. I'm looking forward to the other location opening. I'm glad I stopped by Musée du Torotea! read more

There's no need to gatekeep the g.o.a.t(ea) - Torotea. We all know, or maybe don't know, how insanely addictive their brown sugar tapiochi (Tapioca Mochi) is. The texture of the tapiochi is the softest jelly my brain could not comprehend. What have I been missing out on all of my life? I'm not even a tapioca pearl girl, but I love this! Think of a jelly and mochi fused into one and that's tapiochi. It even has a cute name. How can I resist?! I'm obsessed!! Enough raving about the tapiochi. Their drinks are top tier. I ordered their Popcorn Milk Tea which comes with the tapiochi. Life changing! It's perfectly sweet, milky, and smooth. Another favorite of mine is their Osmanthus Citrus Refresher! It has a sweet, clean, refreshing flavor perfect for a hot day! They have a large parking lot, a Yelp waitlist if you're coming during peak tea sipping hours, and great service. What's not to love? read more

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1. The milk tea was a delicious blend, and I really like the Tapiochi toppings! I like the option to make the drink less sweet! 2. The spot has chill casual vibes! It has a cozy interior! 3. There are only indoor seatings available! There are small number of indoor seatings! 4. The staff was friendly and timely with our orders! 5. The parking lot is medium size, but we were able to find parking right away! The spaces were single lines but not compact! Note: There are restrooms available for customers! There is also a waitlist to go in! Photo: Popcorn Milk Tea w/ Brown Sugar Tapiochi read more

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My friend told me about this cute little coffee shop! The shop was busy and booming. I ordered the dalgona coffee which took me back to lockdown days. The wait was about 15-25 minutes. I'd definitely come back to try the other stuff on the menu read more

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One of my new favorite boba places!!! My favorite was the tapioca mochi as the topping. I'm personally a fan of all things mochi so pairing this with the milk tea was delicious! It was my first time here so I asked the staff which black tea they recommended. I ultimately went with the Uva milk tea and I'm so glad I did! The black tea and the creaminess from the milk and paired with the mochi, was delicious!! There's usually a wait but got super lucky and was able to just walk in today. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu! read more

Torotea - Menu as of 6.17.25 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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I might be the last person in Diamond Bar to try this now famous tea spot that has been voted one of the best in San Gabriel Valley. Located in a pretty old school plaza next to Dominos in is Torotea. This place has had an hour or even two hours of a wait time since they have opened. It feels more like you are trying to get into a club than actually getting a drink. But trust me it is well worth it. You can Yelp Check in from time to time to see how long the wait is and also put yourself on the wait list. The interior is very clean and has a great vibe of being on vacation somewhere on an island with the ocean waves. The tea itself is lovely and they seem to make it when you order it so you can customize what you want with the ice level, and sweetness. I came here with my friends and everyone did get something different but it was lovely! The names of the drinks are also completly different from what you see at most regular spots. read more

Torotea - Our drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Lives up to the hype. I've tried a few drinks from Torotea and really enjoy most of the drinks here. Despite tough competition in the SGV with so many boba shops, the chewies truly set Torotea apart from its competitors. I love the texture and consistency and that it doesn't harden like boba after a few hours and stays chewy. Torotea's teas also have distinct flavor profiles. Sometimes I just want to really taste the flavor of the tea and wouldn't add any chewies because the chewies impart additional flavors. My favorite continues to be the popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi. My second favorite is the location exclusive bamboo jade oolong milk tea. Sometimes I get it with the black tea tapiochi; sometimes I just want to appreciate the flavor of this milk tea on its own. I live quite far away and would still make the drive for these two drinks. I also enjoy ember milk tea with barley jelly, manor black tea, and oojicha einspanner. Torotea also has refreshing flavors like mulberry oolong, calamansi oolong twist, etc. that are also good, though I don't find myself craving them and wanting to re-order them much. This place is small yet crowded, so they try to make sure it's not too crowded inside using a Yelp waitlist. If you're not too far away, do yourself a favor and put yourself on the wait list before arriving to minimize your wait time. I've never had problem finding parking. They usually have samples of one of the drinks, which I really appreciate because that's how I got exposed to the manor black tea and quickly knew that I liked it. read more

not gonna lie, but this place is up to the hype. Their popcorn milk tea is the unique and in a good wayyyyy Not only they are always busy, but their waitlist system has been improving lol. You can only put your name if you're within 10 miles according to yelp. They don't take walk in, and if they do , the wait is always more than 1 hour. I've finally got to try the drink on my second attempt because no way in hell I'd wait 2 hrs for a drink . Even the walk-ins have waitlist ! The aesthetic and interior design is super nice and comforting. They only have few seats , I think it's meant for togo. There's plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

Torotea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Parking: free lot. Technically there's a time limit for the parking. Service: slow. There's some sort of anticipation for the slower wait time Food: got the ember milk tea with brown sugar boba. Solid choice and the tea is pretty good. Arguable if it's worth the price though read more

First time I had toro tea was at my house in the first there was a bit left over that I stole from my brother when I came back to visit LA from NYC. I was like woah! This tea is really good. The next few days I was heading to Pomona/Diamond Bar anyways so I stopped by to get my own cup of tea. My brother calls this the weird little plaza. But when you walk into the tea shop the lights are dim and it takes you into a way trendier warm calm vibe. The interior of the shop is well thought out and designed to let you have a specific experience. The workers know their product well and will answer your questions since the teas are very unique. Each store also has its own special location tea. The marketing is very good. Anyways but the star is their unique teas. Their milk tea and pure teas are all really unique. We bought 4 different milk teas and had a blast comparing them. I really enjoy the bamboo milk tea and Uva. Im not a huge boba person so I really enjoyed the teas not feeling super heavy. All the creamer is non diary creamer. The 2nd time I visited was with a friend on Thanksgiving noon. There was a wait list to get into the store where you can order 10 drink max. I guess people order it for their parties? We waited about 20 minutes and got our teas promptly. It was nice since we actually got to sit down inside and enjoy our tea since we went to hangout and catch up with some friends. I think out of all the tea spots Ive tried recently, this one stood out the most to me! read more

Torotea has been my favorite tea spot the past year-- I think it's dethroned Chi Cha San Chen and 3Cattea in terms of tea quality and selection. Definitely stop by to try their high-quality drinks: Torotea's teas feature drinks with several different flavor profiles (varying levels of sweetness, astringency, tartness, etc.). This includes florals, creamy blacks, roasts, einspanners, and cocktail-like fruit teas. All of their teas have a subdued, but clear and pronounced flavor-- which are excellent indicators of perfectly steeped teas that are devoid of added flavorings. (The only drink that is an exception to this is the popcorn milk tea, which is probably the sweetest drink on the menu.) Torotea doesn't include boba in their toppings-- instead, the topping of choice are jellies that are made in house. They're firm, but also have a nice gelatinous "chew." The black sugar tapiochi is great with milk teas, and they also have other offerings like osmanthus and barley jellies. (If you aren't sure what jelly goes with which drink, order from their signature menu.) You cannot go wrong with any drink-- my favorites include the Mulberry Oolong (sour and refreshing), the Uva Milk Tea (a smooth and sweet black tea), and their Barley Tea (order it with barley jelly). Service is quick, the interior is tasteful, and there's free samples and spa water to try while you wait. If you're visiting on the weekend-- join the waitlist before arriving to hold your place in line. read more

My second time here and went around 2:50pm so the store wasn't too packed and service was quick. Went to try their roasted barley tea and i absolutely love it! I really love how you can taste the nutty from the barley and mochi gave a nice touch sweetness as well. If you want something tea flavor and not so sweetness, i recommend this! read more

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Friends have been raving about this new boba shop in Rowland Heights. Not like any regular boba shop, this place is pretty unique with their concepts and creativity. And the one thing I always hear from friends is "line is mad long", but I'm curious. Torotea specializes in different tea or milk tea flavors along with their tapioca mochi. This is probably my most favorite topping in drinks. I got the popular Popcorn Milk Tea with Tapiochi and Mulberry Oolong with Osmanthus Jelly. Milk Tea was delicious, not too sweet. I could smell and taste the popcorn scent. Mulberry was quite similar to Raspberry and Blueberry combined, but the highlight was the Osmanthus jelly. Surprisingly fragrant, tasty tea as well. I'm really excited to try other creations on the menu. It's one of those places you probably won't get bored from. Highly recommended!! read more

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The popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi was phenomenal. My only complaint was that the regular sugar and extra sugar drinks tasted the same. read more

Finally got to try this place out. I first thought it is just another tea shop but it proved me wrong. The strip mall offers plenty of parking. The had one of their employee to sign in customers outside. Once the customers receive the sms messages, then can enter inside the shop and order the desired drinks. The interior decor was plain and clean. Reminds me of the cave hotels in Turkey. The order process was fairly speedy. The preparation time was slightly longer than most shops but it is worth the wait. The tea was very tasty and the jello they used offered yummy texture. Every sip was very enjoyable. The price of drink are medium to high but very justifiable. At the conclusion, I would definitely visit again. This place gets a 4.8 out of 5. read more

Good milk teas!! We had to get on the Yelp waitlist to order which shows how many ppl come to this spot! Waited around 20 minutes on a Friday night. The menu is honestly a bit overwhelming with a variety of oolong milk teas. I got the bamboo (a location specialty) and the koan im milk tea. I preferred the koan im which had a deeper roasted oolong flavor. The bamboo flavor reminded me a bit of banana milk. They don't have boba but they have jelly! Got the brown sugar jelly which was good. read more

Torotea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

This was a disappointing experience from start to finish. Although Torotea has a unique concept with their tapiochi, everything else was not well executed. I joined their waitlist and was 6th in line. Upon arriving, my group stood in line to order. We were confused why we joined the waitlist or why it was open on Yelp since it was not being enforced. About 20 minutes later, they started enforcing the waitlist. I don't think the waitlist should be open if it is not being enforced since it was confusing. Service was fine. We tried to order the dalgona cloud top koan-im oolong latte and add brown sugar tapioca to it, but the worker said it could not be customized. Another worker said to order the koan-im oolong milk tea and add the brown sugar tapioca and himalayan sea salt cloud to it to make the same drink. We didn't understand why we had to order a deconstructed version of the original drink instead of being able to customize the drink we wanted... Once we ordered, there was a long wait before receiving the drinks. Once my friends received their drinks, there were several other drinks called before mine was even though I ordered immediately after them. Total wait time after placing my order was 28 minutes. Ambiance: 3/5. The inside is small with minimal seating areas to wait for your drink. My group ended up standing in the small hallway since there were no seats available. The inside is very dim and had loud music playing (gave me club vibes). The menu was projected on the wall and was too dim to read. They had samples of the oolong milk tea at the front which I liked. DRINKS Popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi: 3/5. I was disappointed since this is their most popular drink, but I did not enjoy the flavor of the drink. I don't think I would be able to finish this drink. It tased like cereal milk. Koan-im oolong milk tea with brown sugar tapioca and himalayan sea salt cloud: 4/5. The flavor of the milk tea was nice but nothing special. I enjoyed the tapiochi texture. Misty oolong milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi 3.5/5: The drink had a weak tea flavor even before mixing the creme brulee in. Oojicha einspanner: 5/5 Overall, I don't think the drinks were worth the wait or the cost. The concept is unique, but I would not go out of my way to come back. read more

Torotea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

no more yelp waitlist stuff lol Good drinks and nice customer service no boba here but they have these tapioca mochi which is pretty yummy read more

Torotea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Came here with some friends and the drinks were pretty good! very trendy interior and the tapiochi jellies are honestly one of a kind. not a big fan of their signature popcorn milk tea but their other drinks are delicious. matcha is decent, a bit on the sweeter side. docked off a star because it was good but did not blow me away. would recommend going on weekdays to skip the long wait read more

Torotea - matcha einspanner (right), jasmine matcha latte (left) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

As a bubble tea connoisseur, I am very picky about them. However I really loved the ones I've order there. The roasted tea tasted amazing and so refreshing, very different from other ones I have tasted. I would definitely go back next time when I go to LA :-) The only problem of this place is the wait time. On the weekends, the wait could be almost an hour long :-( read more

Torotea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I'd like to start off with how much i like the interior decor of this place. There isn't much seating but I feel like the vibe and music make it feel like i was in a nice museum or house. The drinks are really good. I got the ember tea and it was one of the top drinks I've had. The roasted flavor is great and I felt like the sweetness level was perfect. I like their use of jelly instead of boba, it was a nice way to switch things up. Drinks came quickly even though it was a bit busy. I'll definitely try and stop by again read more

Super yummy tea and toppings. So far, my husband's favorite drink is the popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapioca while I got a jasmine oolong milk tea. FYI, it does take some time for them to make your order but totally worth it! read more

Torotea - Popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapioca and jasmine oolong milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Torotea is always worth the drive from oc! I have tried soo many of their pure teas and milk teas and it's always a hit. The brown sugar tapiochi is so unique and it's like a mix between mochi and jelly. The tea flavors are ones you cannot find anywhere else. However the place is pretty small and some drinks you can't really make adjustments as it is already perfect. I like that the drinks aren't too sweet and they always have a sample out for you to try new teas! Overall my family and I always love to come back just wish the place was bigger. read more

Torotea - popcorn milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Obsessed with this place. If we are ever in Rowland Heights or Diamond Bar, we now make sure to go to Torotea every chance we get. We have waited close to an hour before for this because of how much we like the drinks here. If you are looking for a high quality, refined boba place, torotea is for you! Our family and friends all loveeeeee the popcorn milk tea. I typically will forgo boba in my drinks but the tapiochi here has such a good texture and taste that I get it in my drinks all the time. I've tried 3 of their other milk tea varieties and they were all good. You can ask the cashiers and they will be able to tell you which ones are more floral, tea forward, or on the sweeter side. They really have a drink for different preferences. I'm a huge matcha lover but their matcha einspainner was a little too sweet and creamy for me. It was borderline milkshake-y for me. I would get it when I'm craving something super decadent every now and then but would pass on it being my regular-go-to drink. The barley tea here is really great. It tastes like a sweetened Korean barley tea that is good quality tea. If you are in the area, check this place out. Before you head over, add yourself to the wait list just in case the wait is super long. read more

This was probably the first time I've had to sign up for a waitlist to stand in line for milk tea lol. But the Manor milk tea was really good. I added the brown sugar tapiochi, which I was hesitant about since I don't typically get any toppings, but I'm glad I got it. It's truly a mix between a mochi and boba, not too chewy but still has a bite to it. The drink and toppings were really unique. If you're in the area and willing to wait, it's worth a try! read more

Torotea - Manor milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

This place was popping off on social media so I wanted to check it out. We came here on a Friday evening and there was a wait. There was an employee standing by the door outside, putting your name down on the waitlist. Our wait was roughly 45 minutes, and we just waited in the car, as there was no line outside the store and it looked like everyone else was also waiting in their cars. The cafe is located in a plaza, so there is free parking available although there's a bunch of other stores located in that same plaza so parking may be limited during peak hours. Once it was our turn, we had to check in with the employee standing by the door and they let us in. The aesthetic of the store is really nice, minimalistic with some indoor seating available. There was some milk teas that we could sample along with their jellies. Jasmine matcha latte (3/5): I was excited to try this drink since I personally love matcha and jasmine. This drink was decent but I wasn't blown away. It tasted like a regular matcha latte and was on the sweeter side, but I did like the brown sugar tapiochi. It was really chewy and brought out the flavor of the drink. Ember milk tea with barley jelly (4/5): The jelly was definitely the star of the drink, as I really liked the texture. The ember milk tea drink itself was okay, nothing too special. Overall I do really like their jellies/tapiochi here, but their milk teas are okay. I personally wouldn't wait 45 minutes to come here again. It's a good place to try out, but for the price and the wait, I wouldn't frequent it. read more

Torotea - Jasmine matcha latte with brown sugar tapiochi (right) and ember milk tea with barley jelly (left) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Great tea wifey found. Fruity tea and tasty jelly options. Friendly server and "Yes" pet friendly. read more

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Wow their milk teas are killer, so creamy, flavorful, nutty and perfectly sweet! + Koan Im Milk Tea ($6.25; less sweet): more flavorful than the misty tea, very similar to wushiland's roasted oolong mt (which I love) but less powdery and creamier (9.5/10) read more

Torotea - Misty oolong milk tea w black tea tapiochi ($6.95) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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We came here to try their popcorn milk tea. It literally tastes like kettle corn in liquid form! It was surprisingly good and not too sweet. The wait isn't too bad but the line to get in and order could get pretty crowded. Great teas here and a plaza for parking! read more

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Strangely, every time I've been here, there's been no line! Lucky me, but that definitely skews my rating to be a little more in favor of them. Their milk teas take the cake for me. The popcorn milk tea is great, but nothing special. I prefer the dalgona and the teas with cream. Usually, the flavor of the milk tea is so light and delicate, not too creamy!! I appreciate how the flavors are so fresh. Their matcha is just alright. Honestly, I have high standards for matcha and their matcha could definitely be less grainy. The fruit teas are tasty and refreshing, thankfully none of them are too sweet. The service is always super friendly and helpful with explaining different recommendations. It is also an incredibly cute shop, very simple and clean (hikaru utada reference??) lol I always come here when i'm in the area regardless because I feel like the teas are just so tasty. read more

The parking lot is very small, so you may have trouble finding a space. You have to wait-list via Yelp if there are a lot of people. I ordered the Uva Milk Tea, and it's creamy and strong in tea flavor. It was good and not sweet at all. Recommendation(s): - Uva Milk Tea Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Small parking lot - Waitlist via Yelp if there's a long line read more

Been here multiple times and they definitely do tea drinks right. This is not a boba shop. They do mochi or jelly cubes instead. The brown sugar mochi is very addicting in your milk teas and jelly's are refreshing additions to their mocktails and fresh tea drinks. Popcorn milk tea is their signature item and yes it is that good. I have tried variety of their milk teas from some of the non caffeinated ones to unique ones like bamboo jade. It's a great balance of milk to tea flavor so you don't get any sugary or milky nonsense. I also love on the non dairy side their calamansi oolong with passion fruit jelly. It's citrusy and refreshing, perfect for a warm day. There is usually a line so try and time the yelp waitlist, but it does seem to have died down a bit when I've recently gone on a Saturday afternoon. read more

The jasmine oolong milk tea was amazing with prominent jasmine flavor and no bitterness or aftertaste. As a typically "75%, less sweet" girly, the perfect sweetness option was truly perfect. Plus: love that they offer samples of their teas in case you want to try something new! Great place to stop before heading out on a road trip, almost no line at 12pm on a Friday. Stopped by the bakery next door for some snacks while waiting for the drinks. read more

Torotea - jasmine oolong milk tea with tapiochi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I LOVE torotea and their tapiochi!! I usually get the crème brûlée one, never a miss. I will say the wait is insane still, 50 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. I would definitely recommend but go at an off-time read more