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UG Tea

4.4 (411 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Next Level Matcha Latte $7.95
Erik G.

I've been wanting to try UG Tea, the famous Taiwanese milk tea shop, ever since I heard they opened in San Gabriel. I missed them when they were temporarily closed a while back, but they are officially back and currently the trendiest spot in the SGV. The interior has a fantastic "new millennium" aesthetic that feels like a trip back to the early 2000s--they even have a giant iPod on the wall as decor! It's a great vibe for photos, and you'll see plenty of people using their onsite photo booth. My wife and I shared two of their bestsellers: the Next Level Matcha Latte ($7.95) and the Camellia Oolong Milk Tea ($7.00). The Next Level Matcha Latte is a must-try. You can really taste the quality of the 90% real Uji matcha, which provides a bold, earthy flavor balanced perfectly by a light, savory cheese foam top. It's only served cold, and it's excellent. The Camellia Oolong Milk Tea was equally impressive. It features a red oolong base with a lovely floral aroma that isn't overpowering. Per the staff's recommendation, I ordered it at 50% sweetness, which was a pro-tip--it kept the tea as the focal point and made for a very refreshing, lighter drink. Overall, UG Tea is the real deal. It's not just a hip, trendy atmosphere; they truly back it up with high-quality, delicious drinks. We will definitely be back!

Christy C.

It's been awhile since I last updated my review so I decided to this spot a second try Ordered Doordash since they were having a promo BOGO selected drinks! Got the Next Level Matcha Latte (30% sugar, regular ice with UG special milk) - $7.40 - I was pretty bummed how milky the drink was and how the matcha tasted quite subtle. In fact, I couldn't really taste the matcha at all. I was expecting high quality matcha since I read a lot of good reviews about their matcha but it didn't seem too exceptional. It tasted like a watered down milky matcha latte but it could be because I like my matcha more bitter and less creamy. I enjoyed it wasn't too sweet but it tasted too bland for my preference. Overall, I'm not a big fan of their matcha drinks but it was nice giving it another try.

Tiff M.

A solid Taiwanese boba shop that's made it's landing hear in the oversaturated boba street in San Gabriel! UG's tea has a plethora of options for green tea/matcha options. It's great they have oat milk options to swap. So, a nice spot if you love floral teas! I personally love the barley/rice taste, so my go-to is the Rice Floral Milk Tea. Another great option is the Camellia Oolong Milk Tea - it's like you're drinking a flower! It's a huge space inside with a small adjacent lot. Really wish they didn't use fluorescent lights since the place feels too sanitary (not as cozy to hang out with).

Tom C.

Space is big, decor looks good! Tea is bit on the sugary sweet side. Server was nice and the package is great. Definitely will come back to try another drink in the future.

Menu (May 2026)
Luke L.

I still remember when this location was Red Rose (a karaoke nightclub and gentlemen's club) before COVID, but now the space is taken over by UG Tea. UG Tea is a modern tea shop founded by the Taiwanese brand Sharetea Group. As of July 2026, this San Gabriel location is the only Southern California location; however, UG Tea also has locations in Houston (Texas), Tukwila (Washington), Richmond (California), Milpitas (California), and Bellevue (Washington). Apparently UG Tea will plant a tree for every 1,000 cups of drinks sold. [Parking]: There is a small designated parking lot and I have had no issue finding an available spot whenever I come here. [Atmosphere]: S-tier interior decor with the entire shop decorated in green from top to bottom. One side of the shop features a mirror decorated like Microsoft Paint on Windows 95 and another side of the shop has another mirror that looked like an old-school iPod. There is even a photo booth to take pictures.. [Ordering]: Customers order via a kiosk and the shop sends a text message when the drink is ready. There is also a monitor that displays the status of drink orders. My drink was ready in less than 5 minutes. [Menu]: Yelp's top recommended drinks are Next Level Matcha Latte, Camellia Oolong Milk Tea, Matcha Cookie Smoothie, and Jasmine Milk Tea. The shop offers three straws - trisip (recommended for milk tea), small straw (recommended for pure tea), and big straw (recommended for topping drinks). *** Next Level Matcha Latte (30% sugar, regular ice, UG special milk, 16 oz, $6.95): A very milky matcha latte, but I could still taste the matcha flavor. It was a fairly concentrated matcha drink and the UG Special Milk made it extra milky. The drink comes with 30% sweetness by default and the sweetness level tasted about right. *** A solid 4.5-star drink and bump up to 5-star for the trendy atmosphere. P.S. - If you still have room for more tea drinks, then the plaza across the street has four tea shops: Chicha San Chen, Auntea Jenny, ici Tea Drinks, and Macu Tea.

Keilab A.

I heard about UG numerous times from my brother who raves about it. So I finally made my way out to try it. The inside of the store is futuristic and super cool, definitely the opposite of a cozy cafe vibe. It is a big space with seating along the perimeter. You can place your order on the tablet near the register and make sure to download the app because you get $5 off your first purchase and their reward system is really good. I got the jasmine milk tea with honey boba and my friend got the mango rice tea. The drinks came in a cute bag with straws inside. Super high quality packaging they use and makes the experience feel unique. The drinks were tasty, but wish my jasmine milk tea had a stronger jasmine flavor it was too milky for my liking. However, the mango tea was so good and I love how they use fresh mango chunks at the bottom. I want to come back to try their matcha.

Avo Mango Dream
Lina L.

The concept in here is quite interesting, I do love the different shades of green. Got the Avo mango dream, it tasted amazing. Service was quick and easy. Appreciated the cashiers suggestions.

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Chantel M.

Because I live in the Bay Area, any drink place from SoCal that opens up there is super packed and chaotic. UG just opened in Milpitas and it really intrigued me to try the place while visiting SoCal. Fortunately, this location was not as crowded for a Sunday afternoon. The place was an old bar and it seems to have kept some of that vibe but obviously, more aesthetic for the matcha girlies. Next Level Matcha: 4/5. It may have been me, but I'm always afraid to get drinks too sweet, so I lowered the sugar, which I think affected the flavor of the drink. It was decent! Matcha Cookje Smoothie: 5/5. There's a reason why it's one of the top drinks! I really enjoyed the matcha flavor paired with the Biscoff cookie! Delicious. I'll definitely be back to try other drinks because they have a lot of fun and cute drinks.

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Rong F.

Crisp fresh and flavorful Price range is not cheap but worth trying. They even provide a to go bag for just 1 drink order. Nice!

Wayne Z.

Not bad comparable to 3CAT and Molly Tea. Just an odd location though. The interior still has remnants of the Taiwanese Hostess Lounge that occupied this building for decades. Where young women would fly out here on travel visas from Taiwan and work night shifts accompanying businessmen, drinking, playing dices, paper rock scissors....the 90s and 2000s were good times. But yes, come for the drinks...and sit on the couches and dive back into an era of nightlife, vice, Asian Triad life in the San Gabriel Valley.

Avo mango dream
Emily J.

Overall Experience - 9/10 it was a wonderful place to hangout and the hangout. It had ample seating. I was there to try their new drink. The staff were nice and good at explaining the people. Drink - I had the Avo mango drink and it was a good balance of avocado, mango, and cream flavor. Wondering balance of fruit, creaminess, and sweetness. Experience - The place had a nice ambiance and wonderful staff members. The parking can be crowded in the lot but there is ample street parking. The wait time for the drinks wasn't too bad when I went.

Camellia oolong milk tea
Vivian J.

I ordered through the FanTuan app and was able to get a $4 off coupon - I was able to get two regular size milk teas for $10. That's a steal in this economy!! I got two camellia oolong milk teas, both 50% sweet and less ice. This milk tea is soooo good. It's fragrant and deep while still tasting light and refreshing. It's so hard to describe, but I'm happy to have found a solid oolong milk tea. A lot of boba shops nowadays only do roasted oolong milk tea, and I don't like the flavor profile of that. Parking is super easy, though the entrance is a bit tight (can't easily fit a car entering and exiting, especially if one car's bigger than a regular sedan). Service was relatively fast - I ordered and was able to pick up within 30 minutes. I'll definitely be back to try other drinks like their matchas!!

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Kristopher L.

Date of Visit: 6/6/26 Time of Visit: 1:30pm After having lunch in the SGV area, we drove over to UG Tea based on a positive recommendation from my younger sister (who frequents the SGV area and scopes out new tea shoppes). The interior of the shop definitely matched their name. Lots of green decor all over. The interior space was also quite large, too. I believe they could have more chairs and tables if they wanted to. I ordered the Peach Camellia Fruit Tea and my wife ordered the Next Level Matcha Latte. My peach fruit tea was very tasty and the lychee jelly that I added we quite chewy and complemented the peach flavor really well. I took a sip of my wife's matcha latte and it was quite strong, but pretty good, too. Overall, this tea shop is at least Top 3 in the SGV area based on our recent tastings.

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Browned

4.6
(116 reviews)
0.3 mi
$$

There are about 10 different flavored cream puffs, and I highly recommend the taro paste with…read moresalted egg yolk (recently launched), the newly released sesame roasted tea, the ever-reliable matcha , and the rich oolong tea flavor! My friends also love their chocolate ones . Each one has a thin crust and generous filling--just be careful not to let the filling burst out when you eat them! Besides cream puffs, I never expected their other pastries to be this delicious Rose Lychee Croissant Their laminating technique is truly impressive--crispy and flaky with a sweet-tangy sauce, perfect for summer. Dubai Chocolate Although it's topped with chocolate sauce, it's not as sweet as expected--perfectly suited to Chinese tastes. The pistachio paste is deliciously fragrant! Kimchi Bacon Roll Number one in my heart! I'm a firm believer in sweet-and-savory combos! It's packed with bacon and eggs , mixed with kimchi, yet has a delightful sweetness--just one bite and my eyes lit up!! Flat & Crispy Like a little snack, crunchy and delicious--I love munching on it while watching TV. Almond Croissant In addition to the crispy almond slices on top, it's filled with a refreshing lemon sauce that's delicious and light. I've had their sesame latte before, and this time I tried their pistachio iced Americano, recommended by a friend! The first sip of the pistachio cream was incredibly rich and delicious. When I asked, I found out they make their own pistachio sauce in-house--it pairs perfectly with the iced Americano!

I originally came for their famous cream puffs, but the bakery section ended up being the biggest…read moresurprise. I tried several cream puff flavors, and I definitely recommend chilling them before eating. The shell stays crisp, and the filling tastes even better cold. My favorites were the Maple Pecan and Black Sesame Hojicha. The maple flavor was noticeable without being overly sweet, and the slightly bitter dark chocolate coating balanced it really well. The black sesame and hojicha combination was also excellent, with a strong nutty flavor followed by a subtle roasted tea finish. The Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Croissant was easily the highlight of my visit. The croissant was flaky and crisp, and the inside was packed with crunchy pistachio kataifi, chocolate, and a generous amount of pistachio cream. The pistachio flavor tasted natural and nutty rather than overly sweet or artificial, and you could actually taste small pieces of ground pistachio. I also really enjoyed the Kimchi Bacon Garlic Roll. It had a great mix of savory, slightly sweet, creamy, smoky, and tangy flavors. The Raspberry Rose Lychee Croffin was lighter and more refreshing, especially after being chilled. The raspberry, rose, and lychee flavors worked surprisingly well together without tasting too floral. Even the Almond Croissant had a nice surprise inside with lemon custard, which helped balance the richness. Their flattened croissant was also incredibly crispy and reminded me of an extra-buttery palmier. I paired everything with the pistachio coffee, which was another standout. The pistachio cream topping was thick, rich, and actually tasted like pistachio instead of just flavored syrup. There are so many creative items here, but the flavors still feel thoughtful and well balanced. I would absolutely come back for the pistachio croissant, cream puffs, and coffee.

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Torotea

4.5
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3.0 mi
Locally owned & operated
Women-owned & operated

My wife wanted to try Torotea, so she sent me to pick it up. It was takeout, and I had a bit of a…read moredrive home. I wasn't a believer. I kept thinking, *"How many boba shops do we really need?"* One thing that stood out was their ordering system - they don't use the usual percentage options for sweetness and ice. Instead, they have "Perfect Sweet" and "Perfect Ice." Whatever that means, right? I was still skeptical. I waited until I got home so my wife and I could try it together. Mind. Blown. Even though it's a bit of a drive for us, we've already gone back three times in a month. That might not sound like much to some people, but for us to make a special trip just for boba says everything. It's not the fastest. You'll probably wait 5-10 minutes in full, but perfection takes time, and it's absolutely worth it. Suggestion: a stamp or loyalty card would be awesome. No disrespect to the brand, but I think the real Torotea fans would appreciate it.

Torotea has become one of my go-to's in the SGV although they are definitely on the pricier side…read more The interior is modern and cozy, but there is no space to sit and chit chat, only a space to sit to wait for drinks. They provide self-serve water outside of the store in the case that there is a long wait. Fortunately, this has never been the case when I have visited. The employees were also super helpful and very well-versed with their menu. They knew exactly what drink paired well with what jelly. All the drinks are true to the taste profile as described on the website. The Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi is one of the most popular items and it was indeed very buttery. It had a very unique taste profile, but definitely not for me. I personally really really really enjoyed the Misty Oolong MT which had a light-roasted, malty flavor with subtle buttery highlights. It paired perfectly with the osmanthus jelly. The best drink Torotea has to offer by far!

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Chun Yang Tea - San Gabriel

Chun Yang Tea - San Gabriel

4.7
(303 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Pet friendly
Grab-and-go

Can't believe I've never tried this place despite eating in the plaza at Nha Trang! It was really…read morehot today, and I was feeling some fruit tea and decided to check out the store. I didn't realize that the inside was so much bigger because the windows outside make it look very small. There's a bench for seating and it's largely a waiting room area. Ordering was very easy through an iPad and you had many different choices, including the free option for lactose free milk, soy milk, and almond milk. No extra charge! The staff were very nice and friendly! It's such a neat space and I have sometimes flip-flop between a milk, tea, a fruit tea, and a smoothie. Luckily this location has all three options. There's also a restroom for customers.

My favorite boba shop in all of SGV! And that's saying something because I feel like I've tried…read morelike 50+ stores in the 626 the past 2 decades. The tea is so on point and the boba has never failed me in taste and texture. Ive never had a problem with an employee and it's always clean when I go in. However! I will knock down 1 star because they open at 12 but often, the boba isn't ready until 12:15-1230. The last time I went in, they told me 10 minutes but I stood there for a full 40 minutes before I got my drink. I have to go back to work! Please have boba ready by 1215 or at least be honest about how long I need to wait so I can go somewhere else. Also, parking kinda sucks. I usually park in the next lot and walk over but this does not affect my rating.

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Tapioca Mochi is now available from 7/11/2025. Jelly Noodle is back from 7/11/2025 too.
Tapioca Mochi is now available from 7/11/2025. Jelly Noodle is back from 7/11/2025 too.
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