A Pasadena classic, this customziable boba place is definitely a must try if you're in the area / live here! It's street parking which can be difficult in Pasadena - I recommend parking at the back lot of where Walgreens and Sansai japanese grill is since it's only a 5 minute walk from there and you can find a parking spot for sure! Whenever I go here, I usually customize with a taro milk tea or jasmine milk tea base, 100% sugar (I'm a sugar fiend, my "not-too-sweet dessert Asian mom hates it hehe) and choose fun toppings like boba bran (basil seeds) or mini sago (mini tapioca pearls), along with extra toppings like lychee jelly. Will definitely keep coming back as they have new fun flavors like salted caramel cookie dough, salted caramel coconut, and almond roca rasp vanilla tea?! I have to try them for sure! read more

The format for Tpumps is definitely unique. There's just a variety of topping & flavors to choose from. If you're into customizing your own drinks. Tpumps is definitely the way to go. There's also preset drinks if you want to pick something off the menu, but you wouldn't really see the menu as it's placed in the corner of the store. Store is pretty small, and parking can be accessible on the street. I would say that the store is moderately clean, plentiful of cute posters worth of a background for your social media post. We were given some samples to try which is nice especially for customers wanting to try new drinks. We created our own drinks. I had the rose vanilla green milk tea with honey boba, while my partner ordered the honey macadamia nut green milk tea with honey boba. Although I was pretty skeptical about how the drinks would turn out, but thankfully both drinks were pretty refreshing. Most definitely well made, nothing over the top but the flavors most definitely have more impact than the tea itself. One thing I can appreciate is that the tapioca balls are very soft and easily the best part of the drink. Usually at other shops, the tapioca balls are a bit harder than usual but not with Tpumps, a nice surprise. read more

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This place has grown on me. If you're someone who loves full customizations of having multiple flavors in your milk tea, then you will LOVE this place. If you're not that person, then it will be underwhelming. I'm personally the latter, which is why I don't get this often, but my friends love it! read more

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BEWARE: their boba tastes like plastic. I didn't not want to write this message as this visit was not pleasant but I have to. My bf ordered a 32 oz. Oolong milk tea with Boba. I took the first sip and chewed on the boba and I almost puked. The boba taste like plastic and it's not edible. I tried calling the boba shop three times and the inbox is full. It was my first time trying T pumps and it'll be my last. I had never experienced this before. I would not recommend anyone to come here. read more

I have been going to TPumps here and there over the years. At one point there would be dozens of teenage kids in line at all times. I am not sure if it is still like that but the parking and lines were convenient the past few times I went. The format is fun where you can pick your base tea and flavors to add in as well as boba if desired. They always have a tea for tasting while you are in line as well as a case with some ready made, discounted drinks. These drinks are already sealed, so you cannot add toppings. You can control the sweetness level. For me the flavors overpower the actual taste of the tea. However, I appreciate their monthly suggestions which got me to try combinations I would probably never attempt on my own. One I enjoyed was a raspberry black tea with a hint of marshmallow! read more

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the best thing about tpumps is that they never disappoint, they also have seasonal tops which is so fun as well. everyone is super fast and you can earn points every visit you go. sometimes they do give free small bobas and also have tpump tuesdays! it's not a sit down it's just a pickup and go which is so convenient when you're on the go. read more

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This place was not what it used to be. Around 10 years ago, this place was popping and everyone was ordering from here. I was on Lake street to visit pillow talk and wanted to bc heck out TPumps again and it's really not the same. Tea was meh, no flavor and there was barely any ice even though we asked for regular amount of ice. It's a sad T Pumps now :( Service was quick and they offered self serve samples by the entrance. I would not come here again TBH and there are a few other tea places in the area so this is not the only option. read more

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When I first pulled up, I honestly thought the place was closed. The storefront didn't look very inviting--there were papers taped to the doors, a trash can out front, and overall it gave off kind of a "shut down" vibe. But they actually were open. They have tons of flavors to choose from, and the best part is you can mix and match. It's a little overwhelming at first, but they have some recommended combos on the menu, which definitely helps narrow it down. The staff also offered us three samples, which was really nice--and honestly, all of them were tasty. We ended up going with the brown sugar lychee black milk tea. It was good! Just a heads-up, the drinks here lean very sweet, so you might want to adjust the sugar level. My biggest issue was the boba-to-drink ratio. The boba itself was great--soft, chewy, and fresh--but there just wasn't enough of it. I found myself taking several sips with no boba at all, which was kind of disappointing. I probably come back and just ask for extra next time. read more

Really like the abundant free samples and HUGE variety of flavors, although it's all from syrups so be ready for the sugar rushes. Boba is fresh, it is fun to make your own flavors, more affordable than other spots with weekly deals read more

I tried the macadamia nut coconut, it was not the greatest but I was able to finish it. I loved the two samples that was out: Strawberry Rose Vanilla Green Milk Tea and Blackberry Cherry Black Tea. The black tea was so refreshing! I loved it. Would come back for the teas and maybe just that strawberry rose vanilla green milk tea. Service was friendly and nice. Small shop. I would also buy the $2 next time when I'm not feeling for anything else. read more

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Food: Mango Peach Passion Green Tea - 4/5 I reduced the sugar to taste the tea more, it's pretty good. I like the texture and the flavor of the boba too. I have never had boba that tasted like that Service: super fast and efficient Ambiance: It's small but people come and go with the drinks read more

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On a Saturday at 11am in January, my sister and I came here to try their teas. I always pass by this place and wonder if it tastes good. Inside space is small and only for takeout drinks. It was so hard to decide on flavors since it was our first time. I ordered large POG for $1 in size more and lychee popping pops. I waited for several minutes and got my drink. It tastes good with pretty colors, but I wish there is more ice. I only see a spoonful of ice. 3 stars for a spoonful of ice. read more

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I love Pasdena, and I always start/end the day with a sweet treat like boba at Tpumps. I go here if im craving boba and sometimes its amazing, sometimes its alright. I order the Mango Rose Vanila Black Milk Tea and its so tasty! Although, once in a while it tastes watered down. But its still drinkable and delicious! The workers are always kind and patient when taking my order. And its a cute small area read more

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The location is tough parking wise. I stopped by around 7:45pm on a Monday and all the street parking was full. A driver double parked with hazards on for a moment because of this..the store is also tiny. Now the drink?? Perfecto!! It was exactly what I was looking for. The gal in the front was helpful in guiding me how to read their menu because I definitely goofed a little when I ordered. The boba is so good here & it was nice to sample some of the hot and cold teas while we waited. Thanks T pumps, see you soon! read more

The best boba in Southern California. Everyone knows the bay has the boba game on lock. The quality of the pearls is unmatched. The teas are real brewed teas. They have tea samples available. Service is quick and convenient. I ordered one of their promo drinks this month, it was unbelievable. I say that because i find boba to be very starchy, but when done right, it is very pleasing. The milk tea was sweet and milky with the lavender being the main flavor profile. Compared to driving 5 hours away for good boba, I'm picking Tpumps here in Pasadena everytime. read more

When we got our boba we could not stand the taste. We asked them for a different flavor which also ended up being terrible and we ended up having to toss it. I would not recommend Tpumps to anyone. It is cheaper than other boba spots, which may be the appeal for some but if you can't drink the product there is no point. read more

Been going to this place since high school. The variety and ability to craft your own special drink is what really pulls me in. You can't go wrong here because it's based on what you like. The service is always fast and accurate with their orders. Great grab and go place read more

This use to be a go-to spot for me on Tuesday because of their free upgrades. I decided to swing by for a drink because it's been a while since I have been. It's just not as good as I remembered it to be. In addition, I felt like the tea flavor was a bit lacking. On top of that, they had made a mistake on my drinks (forgot to add my tapioca topping), this was very unfortunate as I did really like their boba. The overall aesthetic of the business was very basic, and the more you look at it, it felt like I was in their storage room because of all the boxes they had laying around. A good budget friendly boba spot only if you are in the area, but not my first option. read more

I got the boba today and there is hair in my drink. I can't believe this. This is unacceptable very unhygienic. read more

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I've been here number of times before, as a DEFAULT, since there's no other boba place in the area but this. I was never really a fan, but was not much disappointed either. It's definitely won't be on my top 20 if it's just Pasadena area, but again, no choice if you're just wanting to stay on Lake Ave. The reason for the review after a handful of times experience getting a drink here, was the drink we got was nasty. I don't know why, I dunno if it was because it was Tuesday and they have an upgrade special. Regardless, it was very disappointing. It was odd coz I wanted to try the new boba place next door before entering TPumps, but my friend just wanted to stick with TPumps since we're already in front of it. It's odd coz I tried twinkle tea next door after two days, and I regret not going in two days ago, 101 times better than TPumps. read more

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Loved the variety of options here. Was so hard for me to choose. Got my usual taro milk tea with boba. Lightly sweetened & oat milk which was nice. read more

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ORDER strawberry mango lychee green tea (3.5/5) the flavor combinations are truly endless.. everything is up to you! the price is truly unbeatable, but i will say you pay for what you get. boba is free, but you get like 10 pearls HAHA. for my drink, the mango tasted a lil weird, so next time id just get a strawberry lychee green tea. i love the concept of everything being customizable! SERVICE (5/5) everyone was so friendly and the service was quick. AMBIANCE there are no seats available! we were able to find street parking super easily :) read more

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Takeout boba tea in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California... The car thermometer read 82° F, but it felt like 90... I suggested to Niki that we search for a nearby place for a refreshment. Our Yelp app found Tpumps. I had been to a different location of Tpumps with Sathy - before she moved to Northern California. I miss that thug... Anyway, this Pasadena location is takeout only. Plain and simple. It was really quick and I didn't have to pay for street parking because it was that fast! I just pulled up in front of the shop and drove away after we got our drinks. There was a large dispenser of Pomegranate Cherry Black Tea near the door. We helped ourselves to samples while we waited for the short line to move - Thanks! The kind cashier let me pay for my Passion Fruit tangerine Guava Green Tea (supposed to taste like "Hawaiian POG"... Passion Orange Guava... Haha... It was pleasantly fruity to me) with coins. Haha! I had to ask her again how much I owed... Five dollars even - including chewy boba. Wow. Such a deal... No wonder there was a long line out the door when we left! Aiyah! By the way - check out my photo and guess what color boba straw I picked! read more

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Looks like Tpumps updated their online order site to allow optional boba and/or sago (mini boba)! Ordered online after receiving the promo email for $1 off for Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavored milk tea on any size. Placed order at 6:00pm on 11/11 Saturday and said earliest pickup is at 6:30pm. For some odd reason the promo wasn't taken into account on the online order. My partner ordered a Guava Peach Marshmallow Black milk tea. When I arrived to the location at 6:32pm I was expecting it to be busy given the 30 minute pickup timeframe but our drinks hadn't even been made yet. I mentioned that my drink didn't receive the discount as expected and the baristas said they couldn't do anything about it. I feel like that's false advertisement on their part. My partner and I also specified for our drinks to be light sweet but both turned out to be really sweet. Her drink had some mint flavor in it which was odd because she didn't order that. I feel like they made our drinks in a rush carelessly. Tpumps has been very hit or miss since they've opened here in Pasadena, for both the drink consistency and their customer service. I remember it being really good a couple years ago but has fallen off since then. Because of that I won't be in a rush to come back to this location. read more

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I've been coming here since I went to Pasadena City college (2015-2017), and could say that Tpumps is still as amazing as it's ever been! At about $5 to $6 per drink size, you can't go wrong! The cups are MASSIVE and the combination of the flavors are endless. Honey boba is also included which is a nice plus since most boba shops are about $8 per drink now and also charge you 75 cents to a dollar for boba. Don't forget the daily $2 teas in the fridge! A steal if you're looking for a quick fix. My go-to drink is the Rose Vanilla, but almost every combination seems to be pretty good. It's a small shop, but the workers are really friendly and efficient. Lines can be long, but usually never take more than 10 minutes. Highly recommend Tpumps to anyone looking for great drinks at an affordable price! read more

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First time having trumps and it was a treat! Opted for the daily special just to try it out, $2 is a crazy good deal and I just couldn't pass it up. I got the lavender raspberry green milk tea, and it was definitely awesome and the right choice for me. They have a board of suggestions as well if you're not sure of what to get! Very eager to try a black tea variant next time. Service is really quick so definitely stop by. read more

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The best boba!! Favorite place and worth the drive from burbank so many options ! Staff is very friendly as well

Found a hair hanging out of my boba...it just doesn't feel totally sanitary so I'm more surprised.

I use to come here alot, but I haven't gone in awhile. I came back recently and got my go to drink. My go to drink is the strawberry, blackberry, blueberry black tea with boba. The tea here is pretty light not as strong as other boba shop. I love that they have different sample each time you go there, so you can try the different mixed flavorings. Overall pretty decent drink if you want a refreshing drink. Parking is a bit hard to find in the street, but there are parking lot right behind Ross and takes a block to walk. read more

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drink was as expected: sweet & syrupy. boba was slightly on the harder side. i remember tpumps' boba being a lot softer and chewier in the past. perhaps i didn't get a fresh batch :( read more

Loveee Tpumps, you can basically create your own flavor with all of the choices you can pick from! And it's less than $7 for a big 32oz cup that's like the size of a to go soup container!! read more

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I have been going to this Tpumps for about 7 years already. They are known for their "Tpumps Tuesday" because you get a free upgrade. The drink size is huge and totally worth the price. They have a variety of flavors you can choose from and combine. They also have a list of their most popular mixes. They have $2 Daily Special in their fridge you can buy everyday. They also offer a free sample of a mixed flavor drink. To be honest it is just flavor syrup that they pump into the drink so it doesn't taste all that fresh. But, for the price and what you get I think it is worth it on Tuesdays. Their boba is very soft and sweet (not hot though). The workers are always very nice when taking your order but sometimes you feel rushed by them because it gets crowded. There's no sitting; it is a quick grab and go. No parking lot either, you can park at Ross or on the street. read more

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I love all the flavors!! Super friendly service, I got the Mango Rose Oolong with boba, the gentleman at the counter said that it was what he would order!! Loved it! read more

This was my first time trying TPump. I will say I was pleasantly surprised by the ordering selection. The cafe is rather small and there are not tables to sit in wait for your order to be ready, but the team members were rather fast getting everyone their drinks in a timely manner. I order a slushie strawberry green tea with normal sugar. I found that it was better than what I had anticipated. Usually when I order anything green tea it tends to over power the other flavors I put in my drinks. I do think that the strawberry popping boba tasted more like rose water than it did like actual strawberry. The drinks pricing was rather fair for the size of the drink. You do get your money's worth and maybe I have not found the correct mixture when it comes to normal boba but I will just need to go back and try more combinations and different boba balls. read more

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Having never been to Tpumps, I was very surprised to walk in and see the menu with so many flavor options for the teas. Since they use Torani syrups, they have a lot of different options. They also had a sample tea available to try, and I ended up going with that one for my drink. It was a Blackberry Coconut Black Tea and was absolutely delicious and very unique. But, I do have to admit that it did have a bit of an artificial taste to it, I think because of the syrups. The boba was pretty good although they don't give very much of it relative to the amount of tea unfortunately. Regardless, I do think that you get what you pay for and Tpumps is a much more affordable option than many other boba spots. read more

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This one's for the Rudest skinny old lady in the front taking orders. Congrats lady your nasty attitude got you a negative yelp review. Not sure what her deal was or why they would put her in the front to work. If she's the owner damn she's an idiot. First time there won't be going back to avoid seeing her bitterness or hearing her snarky comments. Also the place looked dirty as hell.. read more

Been here twice and I have to say the teas aren't the best but not the worst. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but I wouldn't mind. I tried the rose vanilla green milk tea and there wasn't any vanilla flavor at all. I did order it 50% sweet so that could be why, but it was also still too sweet. There was barely any tea flavor so don't expect a strong tea. I've also tried the peach rose green milk tea. For this, you couldn't taste either flavor, just the green tea. However, green tea is still on the lighter side. I wouldn't get this again. I'm surprised both of these drinks were on the recommendation list. Definitely would not recommend these. Parking can also be annoying here as it's street only. Service is nice though and I do like the boba! read more

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Man, this last time at T-pumps was super disappointing. Have previously liked it, esp their honey boba. Not sure what went wrong this time. We tried the samples, blueberry and a brown sugar Thai. I got a Large of a Thai iced tea with macadamia nut, anticipating creamy deliciousness. But it tasted like thin syrup water. Same for my friend that got butterscotch. It felt like they used a splash of non-fat milk to make it look opaque, just was very watery. I did get minimum sweetness - maybe that meant less creamer? It was a hot day, but the drink didn't feel refreshing either. We did not even finish a quarter of our drinks - felt like a waste of calories and money. Maybe should have stuck to their predefined mixes, cuz it HAS been decent other times in the past few years. read more

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Ambiance: to-go orders only, there's always line in front of this popular tea shop among young people in the area Service: very fast with ordering, and also served the drink adequately Drink: plenty choices from the list, and you could basically customize your own drink by choosing size, flavors, tea, milk, sweetness and topping TPUMPS - **** iced green tea with flavors of passionfruit, mango, guava, light sweetness, honey boba, light and refreshing taste, recommend Price: the drink costs around $5 depends on your options, and it has convenient contactless payment read more

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Love that they are open later then most tea locations for a refreshing late night drink. I am partial to the peach, passion fruit, mango black tea, light sweetness. For work events whenever I order Tpumps they are quickly a crowd favorite! I always marvel at how fast my drinks are prepared & the staff always seems to be in a good mood. A little happiness in ya late night cup! read more

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