I didn't get the coffee because it is vietnamese coffee and i wasn't ready to fight battles. My friend got the matcha einspanner, they were having a BOGO deal for the 32 oz! and it was massive ! LOL I have never seen a matcha cup so big but it was actually really good. I ended up getting the chicken katsu alfredo and it was AMAZING. Dreaming of it right now, the chicken was crispy with parmesan and the pasta was creamy. Spacious inside and lots of room to study as well as outlets. There's self ordering kiosks as well which i enjoy lol. They also let me bring my doggo in which is always a plus! read more

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I visited Bamboo and Bean recently and had a mixed experience overall. The drinks and crossaint were great, but the ambiance wasn't so great. Food: We tried the lychee drink and the iced latte. Both drinks were very flavorful. The crossaint tasted good too and had a lot of matcha filling. Service: We ordered our drinks and food at the electronic kiosk and waited for everything to come. Ambiance: There is little to no ventilation inside. The seating is limited. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

There are some real positives about Bamboo and Bean: the drinks are really good. I had the Jasmine Lychee tea. It was so refreshing on a hot day! We also got a iced coffee which was also very good. On the not so great side, there is no air ventilation in the store. I left smelling like a fryer, my hair and clothes were greasy. The decor and atmosphere there is non existent. No effort into making the interior comfortable and enjoyable to stay. It is white walls, chairs, and an AC that barely works. Great product, not so great place to stay and drink. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Update from my previous review... The front staff is very nice & polite, just that their new drinks on sale are nothing close compared to the Matcha Einspanner. I bought 2 of them with high hopes & confidence but was so disappointed at the Blueberry Latte. Strawberry Einspänner is a bit better, strong coffee smell. I'm a little bit allergic to coffee so I'm probably not gonna order again. I know they use real fruit but somehow the smell & flavor in Blueberry is pretty off for me. Maybe I'm just used to my old favorite matcha drink. Well I paid ~$11 for both so it's not a bad deal, considering they always keep the drinks as filled up as possible even without ice. Really wish they'd bring back the BOGO Matcha Einspänner, I'd be their customer for life! read more

I'm so glad to have this local tea shop close by. Their menu has enough coffee and tea items to keep you satisfied. Lots of Matcha too. My favorite food items so far is the pork belly sandwich. So yummy. My wife loves the shrimp and noodles. Check out their combos might be something you like. I had the jasmine tea and Alfredo noodles with Kursk chicken. Awesome. My new local favorite. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Pork belly sandwich yummmm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Came for the first time to try out their coffee drinks and it didn't disappoint. Their price point was reasonable (not bougie prices) and our drinks was worth it. Restaurant is clean and modern with decent amount of seating. It's located in a strip mall so plenty of parking. Ordering is done on a kiosk. The Matcha BOGO (see photo) was so tempting but hubby doesn't drink matcha so it's a hard pass. Both our coffee drinks were so yummy. They were both creamy and strong. My matcha coffee was half sweet and it was perfect! The two flavor mixed so well. I will definitely have to come back to try their food items. read more

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Such a cute shop inside! I really liked how cozy it was with the decor and paintings of matcha. I was able to easily ordered on the kiosk. Coconut pudding matcha: 7/10 The coconut pudding was a lot softer that I thought it would be. They gave me a boba straw but I feel like I could have just used the small straw. It was yummy mixed together with the matcha. Corn matcha: 6.8/10 Tasted like artificial corn flavoring and it was sweet but mixed together with the matcha, it was pretty good. I just have had better corn matcha elsewhere. Popcorn chicken: 8/10 Lol they gave me a huge container for a smallish amount of chicken. The chicken was yummy and the garlic aioli sauce was the star for me. read more

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I ordered the Sea Salt Black Coffee with less sweet and less ice, and it was so good! The sea salt cream added the perfect touch without overpowering the coffee. It was refreshing, flavorful, and made exactly how I requested. On top of that, the price was very affordable. 10/10 I'll definitely be coming back for another one! read more

Bamboo and Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Dear bamboo and bean, The food was not great and felt like bad cheap garlic noodles. The drinks are with whipped cream and huge but underwhelming for taste. Especially the matcha, seems sad to have low quality and whipped cream mix together. Sad mornings are not fun. Also they charge at night way after leaving. Seems like a horrible way to be trusted as a business. Just charge me when I am there Parking and seating is okay and drinks and food come out fast but maybe that is what the issue is read more

I drive by this place on my way home everyday. I figured id give it a try. I was hesitant at first since theres so many of the same coffee shops around. I got the matcha coffee and the lychee tea. We also got the bulgogi ribeye sandwich and chicken katsu pasta. The bulgogi sandwich was delish but I think its too small for the price. The pasta itself was great but I was disappointed that the katsu was so bland. I tried to soak it in the pasta sauce and still bland. The lychee tea needed more lychee flavor but it was refreshing. The matcha coffee, less sweet and normal ice has to be one of the best Vietnamese type coffee that I've had. It had just enough sweetness without over powering the coffee flavor. I've been addicted to it and has been back too many times. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Matcha Coffee and Lychee Jasmin. The matcha coffee is one of the best i've had ~ less sweet and normal ice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Cute coffee shop. Nice modern space with kiosk ordering. Combo specials available and we grabbed the banana matcha with the croissant. We had the option for the croissant to be filled, but we decided to get it unfilled. The matcha is on the lighter side. Strip center parking is available Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Came last week. Coffee wasn't too bad. Mine was a little too sweet. But, I got a second order for the wifey and her sister in law that was half sweet. They said it was good and strong. Inside inside small with seating. read more

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Self service to order which is great for me but not so much for those who struggle to order if they have never been here. Now for the coffee - pretty strong Vietnamese coffee profile. I got the strawberry einspanner (fancy for cream foam) and it was good. Strong and creamy. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Strawberry Coffee Eispanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

All the food and drinks have been consistently good! I loved their Bulgolgi banh mi, the chicken banh mi, chicken salad, garlic noodles, fries, and popcorn chicken!! My go to is either the Banana Matcha or the Lychee Jasmin (lite sweet). If you're someone who doesn't like super sweet fruit tea, then lite is the way to go. I keep my matcha 100% sweet though since it's not too sweet. read more

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They had BOGO salted matcha or salted coffee so big reason I wanted to give it a try. Small quaint place with salad bowls, noodle bowls, drinks, croissants, and banh mi. Everything was decently portioned. The fries were thin and not battered (the truffle was light and the mayo based dip was bomb!) my friend said the bulgogi sandwich was really good. The matcha was ok - i asked for mine half sweetened because usually places are too sweet but surprisingly my half sweetened was pretty bland. Next time I'll for regularly sweetened! My only complaint was that The store ran out of sauce for the sandwich but didn't tell me. It took an extra 15-20 or so for my to go order. They compensated and apologized with croissants (really tasty actually!... i only had the a bit of the filling but friends said it was super good!). If they had told me, I'd just have ordered something else Otherwise, will come back! Fun spot read more

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Just tried their items via Doordash, and I wish I would have done this sooner! I got the strawberry coffee & butter croissant. The coffee was so good, it tasted like a neapolitan strawberry ice cream, and the croissant was soft. I love a good croissant Anyways, will definitely stop by to visit or order on Doordash again. read more

I was excited to try this place from social media reels, but unfortunately my experience was so-so. I decided to try their new blueberry oat matcha, but it was too thick and too sweet for me. I tried their viral matcha cream-filled croissant which sounds like a good idea, but the moment you bite into it, the cream spills out from the top of the croissant. It's very messy to eat but tastes good. I also shared a chicken salad and chicken garlic noodles with my husband, and we loved them. Both were filling and the chicken was delicious. Somehow we overspent and our total was about $60 (he also had their truffle fries and a drink). It was awkward inside because the music kept getting cut off, so customers were just waiting for their orders or already sitting and eating in awkward silence in a small space. It's cute and clean inside though. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Blueberry oat matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

New boba spot in Santa Ana tucked in a strip mall. Few seating available. Came on a Saturday afternoon and there were good amount of people. Good variety of options for drinks. I'm a sucker for deals so I love how they have combo meals and BOGO deal rn. Got their sea salt matcha and coffee BOGO. Sea salt was good yet the matcha wasn't as strong matcha flavor, the coffee was better between the two Come support new local businesses read more

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Tried for the first time on a Saturday morning. Drinks were good and also tried some of their croissants. They offer croissants stuffed with different flavored creams such as banana, strawberry, matcha , ube and Nutella. Only downside is they're not super friendly. Zero interactions or welcoming vibes. Kinda odd for a new location. What really did it for me, was when I wanted to ask a question about their menu and so I stood at their counter. The guy mumbled something from afar, about I need to go order at their touchscreen kiosk.... So I had to tell him I had a question just so that he could come closer and help me. Thankfully the food and drinks weren't terrible. My personal order was the iced banana matcha latte with oat milk and their ham and cheese croissant. I ordered my drink less sweet and less ice. Was perfect to me. 5/5 This place is very close to home- might come back to try other drinks and also their food menu looks good. read more

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Omg YUM!! Was over at my sister's place and wanted to check out a new coffee shop for our Sunday shenanigans. Found this place on Yelp and decided to check it out. It's located in a strip mall next to a pet shop (which I love). There was lots of parking available. When you enter, the space is bright and airy. Cool coffee shop vibes. We were greeted by the sweetest server. He was so friendly and helpful with their menu. We planned on doing coffee only but their food selection looked amazing so we had to try it out. We got a pistachio latte, an ube latte and an ube matcha latte!! Yum yum yum! It you like Vietnamese coffee as a base, this place is it! Rich, creamy, strong and delicious! We decided to try the pork belly banh mi. Whoa! It was so good!! The pork had a nice sauce but was still perfectly crisp. The bread was crusty and soft. The only thing I would have wanted was more veggies in the sandwich but overall, one of the best banh mis I've had. I look forward to coming back here and trying more of their drink and menu items! This place is a must try! read more

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I absolutely loved this place and will be definitely coming back. I had ordered their banana matcha latte, and the one thing that is bothersome about trying new coffee shops for matcha is that drinks are about $6-8 for your standard small cup. However, I feel like you get your money's worth, and the drink is good too. It's open till relatively late and serves food, which I haven't had the chance to try yet. The staff were so nice. The employee had given me extra banana foam on top, which I had really appreciated. There's outlets to get work done too! Great vibes in the place overall and definitely recommend to others. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Banana Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Noticed this new boba tea spot pop up while driving around on Christmas Day, so decided to stop by since I saw they were opened. Apparently they have only been open for a few weeks. Bamboo & Bean is located near the Fairview & Warner - in a strip mall with plenty of parking. At least there was plenty of parking on the day I stopped by. I ordered a Matcha Coffee, easy sweet. There aren't any milk alternatives here - so keep that in mind. Friend ordered the Sea Salt Matcha Latte. There's a BOGO promo right now (I think for the month of December? So it might be out by the time you stop by since it's NYE today) - buy first drink, get second for only $1. Drinks came out pretty quickly. Not sure why my label said "Full sweet" - but the taste wasn't bad at all - it definitely was nowhere as sweet as I've had the similar drink at say, Blkdot Coffee. The coffee here was strong and creamy - very much like you'd find in concentrated Vietnamese Iced Coffee. The matcha was rich and flavorful - the barista shared that they use ceremonial-grade matcha here. Friend enjoyed his Sea Salt Matcha Latte as well. There's a few small bites on the menu - I didn't opt for anything since we had just finished lunch. The noodle dishes looked good, so I'll probably check those out at a future visit. Spacious seating throughout the store, was told there was free wifi - so could be a good spot to study/work if needed - especially considering they have drinks and snacks available. read more

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Dropped by Bamboo and Bean for the matcha einspanner and bruhhhhhhhhhh their cream was so flavorful and now one of my favs! It was happy hour with 50% off drinks so it was a little over $4~. WORTH IT! We did our order in the kiosk and service was quick. We got to get some work done in the dining area while enjoying our drinks. There's lot of plants and minimalist decor. Definitely would come back for the matcha - since it was so flavorful and perfectly made. They also use crunchy ice for their drinks read more

Bamboo and Bean - Matcha Eispannier - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Nice looking modern interior for their shop in a strip center. Not sure if it's always going to be a thing, but you can buy one drink, get one for $1 as of Dec 2025! We were able to place our order over the phone and it was ready within 5-10 mins from then. Tried both the Ube coffee and sweet cream coffee. Both delicious and pic-worthy! They're both served iced with "regular"sweetness unless requested otherwise. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Ube coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came in cuz i heard a new spot opened. I wasn't aware of the bug one get one $1. I mean it makes sense since they are new and trying to get some costumers to try out the new spot. The inside was a small little spot. Had a bit of seating and was nice and open. Seems like a nice place to study. Had a few tables but not too many. It has a kiosk for those who don't really like to interact. I was sad that there wasn't Christmas decorations but hey that's a personal opinion cuz I love decorating for the holidays. The man which I assume is the owner was nice and give me some recommendation. As I was waiting for the drinks the other staff handed me the drinks directly to me as I was sitting :))) Anywhere drink review: Strawberry matcha latte 1000/10 this was by far the best drink I've tried. That foam was soooo yummy!! Idk I just don't have nothing bad to say!! This was the best so far!! Sesame coffee 9/10 It was good!! Creamy and nice amount of seasoned. I will say I wish the coffee taste was stronger. Mango and yuzu 10/10 I never thought these two would be a good flavor to combine!!! Idk I got it cuz it was unique to me. Nutella matcha latte 6/10 tbh this was not my favorite. I'm it sure maybe not a fan of chocolate and matcha together. My aunt did however liked it but again I'm not so fond of it. I will say they have good and the garlic noodles seems to look yummy. I didn't get it just since it was like 8 am and wasn't in the mood for lunch!!! I will say they did say they are new so be patient you all. NEW STORE means NEW STAFF. Meaning everyone is LEARNING TOGETHER . Anyways I will try to come again to try the food. Support locals you all and give this place a try :)) read more

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A new, cute spot with delicious, strong flavored drinks*. RUN, don't walk! They're currently offering a buy one drink, get the second for $1 promo on all drinks. The drinks tasted amazing. As a note, the matcha leans sweet and does not have a bold grassy taste. The flavors are strong and I love how salty the sea salt foam is. Their matcha lineup features combinations I don't see often, such as Nutella Matcha, Mango & Yuzu Matcha, and Vanilla Matcha. If matcha isn't your thing, they offer house cream coffees and teas. Their menu includes a wide range of food options from salads, noodles, sandwiches, and other small bites. They did run out of food during our visit, so keep that in mind. It's great to see the community supporting a new local business! This business is located in a strip mall and includes a kiosk for placing orders. The space is small so seating can be limited. The staff were friendly and communicative about what was still in stock. I hope to see this business grow! read more

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Stopped by Bamboo & Bean this morning. The shop operates with only kiosk ordering, we didn't speak to anyone the whole time we were in the shop. Despite there being no one waiting besides us, our 2 drinks took 10 minutes. While the drinks were large for the price, both were very milky and had no matcha flavor at all. The Nutella Matcha tasted like milk with occasional chunks of Nutella and the Banana Matcha tasted like sweet milk with an oddly salty cream top, despite the flavor being banana (allegedly). I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Nutella Matcha Latte & Banana Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

A tiny and might shop for your matcha or coffee cravings. They also have sandwiches and filled croissants to go with them as well. It's just located in one of those strip malls where you would not expect to find a place like this. They have a couple combos to try out where they pair a drink and either a croissant or sandwich together. I had ordered the Strawberry Matcha Latte, Banana Matcha Latte and their Banana and Corn filled Croissant. The drinks were both very good and had tasty, rich and bold flavors that I love in a drink. The croissant was good too, but what would make it even better is if it was slightly toasted because the filling was excellent! The staff was very nice and accommodating with everything as well. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Strawberry Matcha Latte, Banana Matcha Latte and Croissant 1Pc with Banana and Corn Filling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I've visited Bamboo and Bean twice now. First time, I had their strawberry einspanner which tasted like a strawberry viet iced coffee - super strong! Also got some popcorn chicken which was good. Expect a bit of a wait for the food, but it's always been worth it. Second time around, I tried their grilled chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy! Plenty of indoor seating available. read more

As a local who used to go to the water land store every 2 weeks with my mom when I was younger, I was pleasantly shocked to see a trendy Viet cafe open up in my area!! This little cafe is a hole in the wall, and it has all the best snacks one could want to snack on while drinking a matcha or coffee while working or studying! Order on a kiosk iPad , lots of seats available and free WiFi. Next to the pet store so you can hear the sounds of birds but it was relaxing like you're in a rainforest! We got the bulgogi banh mi and ate it so fast before we could take a picture, it was so good, fresh, and well made! Next time we will come back to try more like the bowls or popcorn chicken! They have all my favorite food items here: banh mi, popcorn chicken, garlic noodle, ham and cheese crossaints, French fries, cream filled crossaints and even Alfredo pasta! You can trust this place as it looks Vietnamese owned so you know they know how to make good food and drinks! The drinks are rich, less matcha than what I am used to but very creamy and tasty nonetheless. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Mango And Yuzu Matcha Latte and Sea Salt Matcha Lattesalt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Drinks were good especially their BOGO they do include a lot of ice though only downside. Interior is kinda more like a grab to go but still super cute. They have multiple kiosk to order from and service was okay. We ordered from the kiosk so not really much interaction but for the price place is probably the go to read more

Bamboo and Bean - Matcha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came here because of the good reviews. I thought it was okay. They currently have BOGO $1 for the sea salt coffee and matcha drink. We got the sea salt coffee. The coffee was good but the sea salt foam was very salty which ruined the taste. The service was fast, you order at the kiosk and they make the drink pretty fast. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Bamboo and bean was a bomb find! The cashier/owner was so kind and welcoming to anyone who walked into the restaurant. He greeted us warmly, gave a few suggestions, and checked in to see if we loved our selection. Top notch service here. I got the ube matcha and the ube flavor was the star of the show. It was earthy and yummy! The pork belly sandwich was deceivingly delicious. It came sauced up and I wasn't sure id like that but the crispy pork and fresh veggies were a good touch. Definitely recommend anyone to stop by. read more

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We got their mango and yuzu matcha and strawberry matcha. Both drinks were different than our usuals but both pretty good. The mango and yuzu matcha was my favorite. They had a variety of drinks at this cafe. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I can't recall if this is soft opening still ? I believe this is the only boba/coffee shop in this area hahaha. It's quite out of the way but I was curious after seeing the posts on Vietnamese FB groups. The first time, I ordered the ube croissant + Nutella matcha combo and an Ube latte. My 87 yo dad ate the croissant on his own -said it was tasty. He also drank half the Nutella matcha -which says a lot bc he hates sweets. What little half I got of the Nutella matcha -delicious. The ube latte was also delicious and I nursed the drink for 2 days -still good on the 2nd day I came back the second time with my sister and ordered banana corn croissant + matcha latte and salted cream coffee + garlic noodles with grilled chicken. This time it was a different crew making the drinks and the drinks were diluted. ... the croissant was also stale. When the garlic noodles was ready, the owner handed it to my sister and asked for feedback. We mentioned the drinks were okay but the croissant was stale. He was very kind about it and promptly packed us a complimentary croissant. That's great customer service. Overall, I really like the drinks here. The sandwich combos are a great deal and the garlic noodles were tasty, albeit on smaller side. Credit card transactions have a 2% fee. There was a steady stream of customers on a random Monday morning so that's good ! Lots of parking spots + there's a kiosk to self order. read more

Bamboo and Bean - Nutella matcha 1000/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Great sandwiches and coffee options. The inside is cute and has tables and enough seating to eat or work for a bit. The employees were nice and helpful. read more

I stopped into Bamboo and Bean after hearing about a new coffe shop had opened in the area. The store itself is small/medium sized with tables inside to sit at. The store was clean, not too loud, and the service was really friendly. I tried their combo special #1 with the Nutella Matcha Latte and the croissant with a choice of cream filling. The latte had a good match flavor and the cream foam was quite good. The coffee itself wasn't too strong which was nice. The croissant was also pretty good. I chose the strawberry cream filling and found it not too sweet or rich. Overall, I'm glad I stopped in. read more

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Great new coffee and matcha spot in Santa Ana. Prices are right and the drinks and food are delicious. Vietnamese owned and the cashier was super friendly sharing his recommendations. Enjoyed the mango yuzu matcha, sea salt coffee and grilled chicken banh mi sandwich! read more

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My initial take away is way overpriced and out of the way location. Plenty of parking, partly because that lot has been dead for years. Im always excited to travel for a new promising coffee spot. Great reviews so we made the journey. Menu geared for the younger crowd, I typically go for a iced mocha or cafe sua da type option. They had a "sea salt" iced coffee and I tried that one. 7.70 ... oh boy. 70% was drinkable, the foam on top was very sweet so I didnt mix it but felt like I also threw out 30% of my coffee when I was done and that was what was left. The coffee I drank was good but most places with that kind of iced coffee is half the price. 7.70 for that drive and a cup that would be medium at most shops I think its too much. read more

I really like the interior of this place! I ordered on a kiosk and it was my first time ordering the BOGO deal so I didn't know you needed to add the drink twice cause I just clicked something called BOGO haha and the employee was so sweet. She came out to ask me if I wanted one cup or two for the BOGO so I would say the service here is really good! For the drinks, god damn if anyone hasn't taken up on this deal yet you're missing OUT! What a steal, these cups are as big as the Tastea large ones and they pack it to the brim here. My mom and I really enjoyed it the drinks and when you mixed it together it wasn't too sweet, it was quite tasty. (I'm only giving it four stars cause I haven't tried the other drinks yet but I can def attest for the matcha eispanner) read more

Bamboo and Bean - Matcha Madness Eispanner 32 Oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Ana, California