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    Torotea

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Matcha Latte with Matcha Cold Foam
    Caes F.

    Torotea has really fragrant drinks. I highly recommend the Double Matcha!! It's like Super Matcha on Steriods! The Jellies are made in house!

    Line at 3pm on a hot, hot Saturday
    Vanessa R.

    Really enjoying the uva milk tea with black tea tapiochi. I get it less sweet and it's perfect. Hoping they add more black teas to the menu in the future! They mostly have oolongs on the menu currently. Definitely on the pricy side, especially since their toppings are an extra dollar on top of the $6-9+ for your drink. I don't think any drink should be close to $10 so that part is a little off putting. Still don't recommend their matcha, especially since they're $8.55-9.85 and taste pretty bad and chalky to me. Would recommend trying out their other tea drinks instead.

    Menu as of July 2026
    Katherine P.

    I used to love coming to torotea from OC, but after today I probably won't visit as often or at all. While the drinks have remained consistent as far as I can tell, there has been a SIGNIFICANT price increase across all drinks on the menu. The lack of a rewards program also makes it less enticing to return, as they used to have one in the very beginning. I am aware that a new location just opened in Santa Ana, but it doesn't have the Yelp waitlist system just fyi, so the line is incredibly long.

    Cassia milktea with tappiochi
    connie v.

    Okay, I love torotea. I had it before for delivery but fresh was GOOD. we went 2 nights in a row. I will definitely make it out again tonight. Staff service is decent, [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere is calm and nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], drinks are the reason to return.

    Brian F.

    Torotea is a boba tea shop with multiple locations across the Southern California area. This one is located in a small plaza in Diamond Bar. We went when it wasn't super busy but when it is you can join the virtual waitlist to secure your spot. We got the jasmine oolong milk tea ($6.60) with passionfruit jelly ($1) and the misty oolong milk tea ($6.60) with brown sugar tapiochi ($1). We really tasted the freshness and the tea in both drinks which is always what you want and expect in your milk tea. The jelly had only a mild passionfruit flavor but was still good and unique. The brown sugar tapiochi was interesting. The drinks were on the pricier side especially with the smaller volume. The quality of the tea was good though so if that's what you value, this is a good place to go.

    Paula C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute, small location[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Night time visit - still busy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks are fresh and good Will come back -

    Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi Ember Milk Tea with Barley Jelly Jasmine Oolong Milktea with Black Tea Jelly
    Leslie C.

    Toro Tea has so many unique flavors for drinks! There's ample parking whenever I've stopped by. If the store gets busy, the line does go out the door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop itself is small with limited seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] it does take some time for drinks to come out as well. Ordering is easily done online via their website! Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi has a light popcorn taste with a creamy taste. Ember Milk Tea with Barley Jelly had a smokey taste. Jasmine Oolong Milktea with Black Tea Jelly was floral and creamy. All toppings were fresh and had a snappy texture. The lingering aftertaste is a subtle tea taste. Overall a great place for delicious drinks and to catch up with friends. Staff is friendly and informative if you have any questions!

    Isaac Z.

    Torotea might just be my new favorite drink spot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was super unique, felt like you were in a clay house,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service was great. I told the lady it was my first time and she recommended trying a sample of the Jasmine oolong tea, which tasted amazing so I ordered one with Osmanthus jelly, which she recommended would pair nicely with the Jasmine oolong tea ($7.34). Definitely have to come back to try more drinks and some of the other toppings

    Faye A.

    Had to make my 1000th review count, so naturally I chose Torotea, the place that keeps my tea addiction thriving. I usually hit their San Marino spot, but this location still delivered the goods. The shop's a bit small inside, but service was nice. Grabbed my ride-or-die Koan-Im Oolong Latte and paired it with a donut from my favorite donut shop like I was assembling the perfect duo for a late night snack. The tea was lightly sweetened perfectly to my liking, smooth, and clearly crafted by someone who respects tea leaves more than I respect my sleep schedule. The cloud top was basically dalgona candy foam and felt like a bonus dessert after finishing the drink. Even with a lot of people waiing, service moved fast, in & out in about 7 mins. Quality tea, speedy service, and enough creamy foam happiness to make a milestone review feel deserved!! Highly recommend!!!

    Tiffany L.

    I enjoy their tapiochi a lot, it's a mix between boba and mochi as the name implies, so it's a softer texture than boba. This is what makes Torotea unique, along with their high quality tea. I'm personally not a huge fan of their popcorn milk tea, but I think that's because I don't like popcorn or "buttery" notes. I'm a huge fan of their misty oolong milk tea, which they say is malty, roasty, and creamy. It's the ideal nutty milk tea that I envision. Their jasmine oolong milk tea is more floral so sometimes I go for that instead. I'll happily go to Torotea every time I'm in Diamond Bar, but I hope they open in OC soon! I'll be at Torotea more often if they come down.

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    TomTom M.

    Although my previous 3 star review of this place, i still think its a decent place to come so from time to time I would still come but it is just not a 5 star boba shop overall including services. And trust me, i have been to hundreds if not thousands of boba shop including international. This time around, I went there to order a popcorn milk tea as usual without ice. First they came out having ice in there...fine little mistakes , no biggie. I told them about it and the server apologized and took it in for people inside to change it. Good service right there. Now when it came back out, the cup is wet and i saw a chuck of ice was gone...AND milk tea ( not sure if the wetness if the cup is water or milk tea ) but regardless #1 they didnt even give an effort to clean or wipe down the cup for me after taking out the ice #2 they obviously didnt refill any milk tea back #3 the main reason for me not having ice was i dont want my milk tea to be water down by ice overtime and it was there with ice for a few minutes, im sure it watered down some so they didnt even bother to fill back the missing tea. Come on torotea, your shop is already overhype in the beginning but you cannot even do some common sense basic service now?

    Dar O.

    High quality tea shop near the DB post office. Located in a shopping center with good parking available. Inside you'll find a nice seating/waiting area with a kind of South western decor - kind of like Sedona AZ. Server is very friendly and welcoming. The drinks here seem to be better quality than other places. The drinks have a good tea flavor as the base. We had the Dalgona Cloud Top Kian-im Oolong Latte and the Ember Milktea with barley Jelly. Both were very good, with the Dalgona being more on the sweeter side. The drinks here high quality and creative.

    Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Mochi
    Katrina N.

    It's been a while since I've been here. Decided to make a pit stop on a Friday afternoon since it was traffic. It's just as I remembered it. It has such a chill and modern vibe. You can find there menu on a projected screen facing the wall where you order (which can be hard to see once you walk in). There is also a menu up against the walk where the self ordering kiosks are (but doesn't seem to be working). I ordered the popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi and tried the jasmine matcha latte. The popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi was just as I remembered it. It was delicious. Nice and toasty, just like popcorn. You get that milk tea taste as well. And the brown sugar tapiochi balances the toasty flavor you get from the popcorn. The jasmine matcha latte tasted like straight up matcha. Didn't really get any taste if the jasmine. But I guess that's cos matcha is such a strong flavor. I wish they had an option for light ice cos it seemed like the drinks were full of ice. The guy who took my order was nice. Received great service from him. He was very friendly. As well as knowledgeable about the menu when I asked for drink recommendations.

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    Ask the Community - Torotea

    Does Torotea use whole milk for their teas?

    Hi Alice, we use a combination of non dairy creamer and heavy whipping cream in our milkteas.

    Is your online order working?

    Hi! We offer Online Order but do turn it off when a waitlist is formed.

    Which drinks have no dairy?

    The flavored Tea drinks don't have dairy.

    Hello! Are your drinks/toppings gluten free?

    Hi, our chewies are gluten free and vegan.

    Do you offer delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats?

    Hello! We do not currently offer delivery, only pick for online orders.

    Any plans of making the bamboo seasonal drink permanent?

    Hi Laura! We love that you love the Bamboo!!! It was intended as a seasonal tea, but we have received lots of feedback asking for it to be permanent. We do anticipate bringing it back later in the year, harvest season permitting! In the meantime, we… 

    Where is the online ordering link? I checked their website on mobile but not intuitive

    https://www.toroteausa.com/s/order#most-popular

    Do they offer non dairy alternatives (like vegan milks)?

    Hi Gia, We currently do not offer non dairy alternatives. It is something we are looking into!

    Do they still have the limits on how many drinks you can order? Like 2 on the weekdays and 1 on the weekends?

    Hi Charlie, Updating this! We can take up to 12 drinks on online odering and in store. We also… 

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    TP Tea

    TP Tea

    4.0
    (177 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I came to charge my car and decided to give this tea spot a try because it looked incredibly busy…read more My thought was, it must be good, right? Luckily, I was right. I ordered the half sweet matcha with oat milk, and it was delicious. The portion size was generous, and despite how busy they were, my drink came out surprisingly fast. I loved that you can order from a touchscreen kiosk and easily customize your drink with all the available add ins. The menu is huge, but the digital ordering system makes it easy to browse and see all your options. The location itself is small with minimal seating, but it has a cute atmosphere and a great vibe. Overall, a solid spot for tea and matcha lovers, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

    Convenient and Customizable -- A Solid Go-To My all-time…read morefavorite boba spot was Sunright Tea Studio, but unfortunately it's closed down, so I've been on the lookout for a replacement -- and this place has become my current go-to. What I love most here is the ordering experience. There are multiple large touchscreens where you can fully customize your drink -- sugar level, ice level, add-ons, substitutions, you name it. I almost always go for zero sugar, and the fact that I can do that easily is a huge plus for me. It's the kind of flexibility that modern boba shops should all offer. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable, which is refreshing compared to some other spots in the area. Is it the most amazing boba I've ever had? Honestly, no -- but the ability to build your drink exactly the way you want it more than makes up for it. There's also a large display screen showing order status, so you always know when your drink is ready. It's a small touch, but it makes the whole experience feel smooth and stress-free. I'll be real though -- I probably drink more coffee from the Starbucks across the street than boba from here. At the end of the day, coffee feels like the healthier daily habit. But when I'm in the mood for something different, this place is where I'll be.

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    CHICHA San Chen

    CHICHA San Chen

    4.5
    (115 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    THE GOAT OF BOBA FOR THIS AREA…read more Service, impeccable as always Interior is as pristine and clean as a laboratory for boba The actual tea, boba, of the finest quality. I've been here 10+ times and yet I'm always wanting to come back for more next time.

    I was surprised to see a CHICHA San Chen locally! The first time I've had their tea was in New…read moreYork, so I was quite delighted to make a pit stop here. Parking is a bit interesting and it's a tight reverse, so be careful when exiting and entering. We came in, and the step by aroma of freshly brew tea encircled us. We didn't wait in line for too long, but it gave us enough time to decide on what to get. Their menu isn't huge, but an amount good enough not to get overwhelmed. When we arrived at the front of the line, the cashier automatically handed us samples of their summer tea offering. It was quite aromatic and refreshing. We didn't opt to get that, but I did order their Dong Ding Oolong Tea with boba. We waited for about five minutes before receiving our drinks. It's always nice to see their boba drinks come with a cup sleeve and string! When tasting my drink, you can taste the oolong perfectly and it's a subtle type of sweetness. Their boba is very chewy, but sweet, too. The workers here were kind and it was a very clean environment. Just like their tea, their shop is clean and to utter perfection. Their workers were trained well. I'd come back again for good tea!

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    Dong Ding Oolong Tea with Natural Milk
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    CHICHA San Chen

    CHICHA San Chen

    3.8
    (396 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $

    Originating from Taiwan, this bubble tea shop is a must-try. I am a huge fan of their Osmanthus…read moreOolong Tea with Mango. It tastes crisp and refreshing and does not taste syrupy at all. Another amazing drink is the Cassia Black Tea with Mousse. The tea itself tastes robust and slightly malty, while the mousse adds a silky and creamy texture that enhances the drink. My husband especially likes the drinks from the Lemon Condensed Milk series. Each cup is freshly brewed to order and has a strong tea base, which is exactly how I like it. This particular location only has one ordering kiosk and only a couple of small tables. It is definitely more of a grab-and-go type of place. The premium tea taste and tea quality here are consistent with other locations I've been to. I like that we can see into the kitchen and watch the drinks being made. If there is a wait, it is all worth it!

    I stopped by Chicha San Chen after hearing about its award-winning reputation, but unfortunately,…read morethe experience fell well short of the hype. The shop itself was clean and filled with a pleasant tea aroma that created a welcoming first impression. Service was average, with nothing particularly memorable about the visit. Considering the relatively small size of the drinks, paying over $8 per drink felt difficult to justify. **Green Tea with Boba: 2.5/5** For a tea shop renowned for its freshly brewed-to-order teas, this drink was surprisingly lackluster. It tasted noticeably watered down and had very little of the fresh, fragrant jasmine tea flavor I was expecting. The chewy boba was the highlight, offering a pleasant texture with just the right amount of sweetness, but it couldn't salvage an otherwise disappointing drink. **High Mountain Pouchong Tea: 1/5** This drink was an even bigger letdown. Like the green tea, it tasted diluted and lacked the floral depth and complexity that a high mountain pouchong tea should offer. An unusually artificial, creamy, sweet aftertaste also lingered after each sip, further detracting from the overall flavor. Overall, the drinks lacked the bold, distinctive tea flavor I'd expect from an award-winning tea house. Considering the premium prices and relatively small drink sizes, the quality ultimately didn't justify the cost. There are simply too many better bubble tea shops at this price point, and I don't see myself returning.

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    Green tea passionfruit w/ bubble
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    Chayan

    Chayan

    4.2
    (186 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Matcha lovers, this one is worth the stop…read more I visited Chayan not too long after they opened, and this was such a good find in Rowland Heights. First of all, the space itself is beautiful. The traditional Chinese-inspired aesthetic gives the shop such an elegant, calm atmosphere. It isn't overly flashy or trying too hard to be trendy--it just feels peaceful and thoughtfully put together. Definitely the kind of place where you can slow down and actually enjoy your tea. But let's talk about the reason I came here: the Matcha Green Tea Frappe. SO. GOOD. What immediately stood out to me was that this didn't taste like one of those drinks where the actual matcha gets completely buried underneath sugar. You can genuinely taste the matcha and the quality of the tea. It has that distinct matcha flavor while still being creamy and enjoyable. And the topping?! Instead of just throwing regular whipped cream on it, they top it with whipped matcha and roasted peanuts, which gives it this really interesting combination of creamy, earthy, nutty flavors. The peanuts add a little texture and complement the matcha surprisingly well. It tasted intentional rather than just sweet for the sake of being sweet. That's probably my biggest recommendation before coming here: if you're looking for an extremely sugary, dessert-style matcha, this may not be what you're looking for. This is much more about actually tasting the tea. If you want something loaded with sugar where the matcha disappears somewhere in the background... Starbucks is right there. But if you appreciate a more balanced drink where you can actually taste good-quality matcha, I absolutely recommend giving Chayan a try. Beautiful atmosphere, quality tea, unique flavors, and an overall really relaxing experience. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu.

    The staff was very fast and efficient. You can tell it's pretty authentic Chinese because everyone…read moreand the customers were speaking full Chinese. There's seating indoors with the ordering kiosks. Unfortunately, the tea flavor wasn't very strong and it was more milky. Not too sweet even at the Recommended levels so that's good. Black Tea Cold Brew: not strong enough and just tasted generic. Da-Hong-Pao Tea Frappe: very milky with a hint of a nutty black tea. The cream and crunchies on top were a nice addition. Osmanthus & Lychee Lemon Tea: very refreshing and sweeter than the other drinks. I'd definitely recommend it. With so many boba places in the area, especially with ChaHalo down the street, it might be difficult to succeed.

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    Wushiland Boba

    Wushiland Boba

    4.1
    (52 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    My neighbor got me a drink here (forgot which flavor) but it was really good so I decided to stop…read moreby & order for myself. Ordered the summer flavor cheese foam Passion fruit grapefruit green tea with aloe, regular sweetness & little ice and it was SO GOOD! There were bits of passion fruit seeds & grapefruit & chunks of aloe. And the cheese foam had a nice, slightly salty foamy yumminess. Will order this again! Only saw 1 girl working but she was efficient! Finished a drink, took my order & before I could sit down long enough to send a text, my drink was ready. There were 2 other people waiting. Had no idea it was back here. There's hardly any parking in this section of the strip mall with the 2 small areas always full of cars.

    I've always liked this boba chain because they're consistently fast. I ordered through their app,…read moreand my drink was ready quickly without the long wait that seems common at a lot of other boba shops. That's definitely a huge plus for impatient customers like me. If you want to skip the line, I highly recommend downloading their app. It's convenient, and you can earn rewards toward future purchases at the same time. Another reason I keep coming back is the consistency. The quality is always reliable, so you know what you're getting every time. My favorite is their tea topped with ice cream and made with zero sugar--it satisfies my sweet tooth without making me feel too guilty afterward. The boba and mini boba are always perfectly chewy, which can be surprisingly hard to find. Overall, a dependable spot when you're craving a good cup of boba and don't want to spend forever waiting for it.

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