This establishment has been around for many years--I would estimate since the early 2000s. It's conveniently located near the Long Beach VA Hospital and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Parking is plentiful, although the lot can fill up during peak hours since it is shared with several nearby retailers and restaurants. The shop itself is well maintained, especially considering how long it has been in business. Everything appeared clean and organized, including the small dining area where customers can sit and enjoy their food or drinks. Service was quick, efficient, and straightforward. The staff seemed pleasant, though my visit was brief, so I didn't have enough interaction to fully evaluate the level of customer service. I ordered the chai milk tea, which I enjoyed. However, from what I remember, they're particularly known for their mango green tea, which is refreshing and worth trying if it's still on the menu. Overall, it's a clean, well-kept spot with a convenient location, quick service, and a comfortable place to relax with a drink. read more

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Ordered catering platters from this place and boy did they kill it! Even on top of another huge order they were able to squeeze my order in on time before my son's birthday party. This has always been our go to place for crispy chicken and boba and they truly never disappoint! Price was reasonable. Calvin made sure we had enough ice, boba, lids, cups, straws, sauces etc for our drinks and food. Service is thorough and so pleasantly friendly. Thanks again guys! Party was such a hit and there were no leftovers!! (And yes we did pick up some popcorn chicken on the way home because there literally was no more leftovers ) read more

Went here with a couple friends to sit and catch up and there was a good amount of seating. Service was also pretty quick considering we ordered food and not just drinks. We got two snacks to share and it was a good amount considering we didn't want to be too full Crispy chicken: 5/5 we got medium spice and it was a good amount of spice Cajun sweet potato fries: 3/5 we got medium spice for this also. compared to chicken, i would say it was less spicy and a little more salty We also got a sweet and sour sauce with each app (which was 20 cents each). I thought it was ok but my friend thought it wasn't sweet or sour enough read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - cajun sweet potato fries, crispy chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cha for tea is one of my favorite boba place. Been coming here for a long time since I went to csulb days. I love that they have the samples for you to try. My favorite is the almond milk tea with boba. The boba is fresh and soft. The almond milk tea is so good, the drinks are sweet at full strength with 4 pumps, so i suggest getting maybe 2-3 pumps first. read more

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Great food for price. Crispy chicken with yummy salad and noodles. Also drinks are a must. Great mango green tea with boba. Boba pearl texture is perfect. The sauce costs extra so I don't order it. Chicken still tastes good even without seasoning. Service was great and quick with online ordering. Ambiance is casual-- great for lunch dates, picking up food during work lunch, catching up with friends, etc. Would come again! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

A bit of a hard one, but it was just ok for me. Service, location, speed of drink being ready were are great. I ordered one of my go to drinks which I often get when first trying a new place. Compared to other places, it didn't match up. They offer various levels of sweetness which was a definitely plus. I just found my matcha beverage to be very light in taste, almost watery, but with the sweetness of boba. Layered for a nice presentation which made it photo worthy, but ended there for me. Wouldn't run back here although the menu had lots to offer. read more

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Cha has a special place in my heart as it's the first boba I EVER tried when I was 18 and a freshman at CSULB. I was obsessed from my first sip of almond black milk tea. I've since lived in San Diego for 10 years where I tried 20+ other boba shops but always longed for Cha's boba. I moved back to Long Beach this year and I'm ecstatic to live near a Cha For Tea again; it's just as delicious as I remember! I used to only get the ABMT, but I've ventured out and also love the honey green milk tea. The iced mango green tea goes so hard in the summer -- with or without boba! The service is always friendly and efficient. Aside from the drinks being delicious, they're also very CONSISTENT, which is so valuable in a place you get drinks. Not to mention it's a great place to get some homework done -- there's 7 or 8 tables, plus a couple outside. Love you forever, Cha For Tea. I hope I always live near a location so I can be a customer for life. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Honey Black Milk Tea, Hot (Large) Almond Black Milk Tea, Hot (Medium) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Solid boba spot in Long Beach! We got their Roasted Brown Sugar Boba and Crispy Tofu! We went at a later evening time and it was still pretty busy inside, but not a long wait at all to order and for our food to come out! Plenty of indoor seating to just chill and hang out and theres some seating around outside as well! read more

I haven't been here in like a year and oh how I missed the mango green tea so much. It's all I really get here so if it's your first time here or don't know what to get, I think you should get that. It's also probably their most popular drink for a reason. There's a good amount of tables to sit and it's a nice setting for a boba spot. The service is really good here, my gf and I came in like 20 minutes before closing because we were in the area while they were mopping to close and still served us with no push back. There's also a lot of fundy's from CSULB clubs that happen here so that's cool too and could get packed quick. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Mango Green Tea (Large) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time trying this boba shop, recommended by my friend. I always like to try Thai tea at these types of shop as a base line. Unfortunately their Thai tea tasted watered down and not sweet. If it wasn't for the boba it would have been bland. However the crispy chicken with the sweet and sour sauce was delicious. I would definitely go back for the chicken appetizer and maybe try a different drink and hope their other options are a bit better. read more

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Great Tea Shop! In addition to drinks, they serve food! A lot of great drinks on their menu, milk teas and others. I ordered three drinks to go. Matcha Latte with Boba, Passionfruit Refresher with Boba (very refreshing!), and a strawberry smoothie. Ww all.enjoyed our drinks! Staff was very friendly and helpful. The drinks were made very quickly. Definitely will be back! read more

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Cha for Tea has a special place in my heart. There used to be a location near me, but now I have to make a drive just to have this nostalgic experience. I was in the area and this is my first time visiting this location in Long Beach. I came an hour before closing time and I must say this location is smelly from the parking lot all the way to the entrance. Not sure if it's from wastewater. I tolerated the awful scent, just for Iced apple green tea, Iced almond black milk tea with boba and crispy chicken medium spicy. The flavor is still the same all these years and I can only hope someone will open a location near me again. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Iced Green Apple Green Tea (Medium) and Iced Almond Black Milk Tea (Large) with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I work in the area so I come here a lot. Love their lunch combo and appetizers. Very good price and good portion. My favorite is the crispy chicken. I probably tried everything on the menu: grilled chicken, orange chicken, dumpling, tofu, pork sausage, etc. They were all ok. I like their passionfruit tea (no sugar) and with boba. read more

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This place was busy on a Saturday at 6:15. It was actually the fastest I've ever had a drink come out ever, but it just wasn't good. The boba itself wasn't good and the pudding was even worse. I won't come back if I want a drink. I haven't been to a Cha for tea since college 10 years ago, but it used to be the spot read more

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Such nice people clean bathroom and AMAZING boba probably best in Long Beach! Also great food options if you're hungry! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Left side: Mango Green Tea (Large) Right Side: Taro Cooler (Large) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went to this boba spot on a weeknight and it was surprisingly busy -- people were constantly coming in and out, which got me curious. One thing that immediately stood out was their self-serve milk tea sample station, which I've never seen before. Their #1 seller is an almond milk tea, and normally I'd skip over that on any menu, but since it was available to taste, I gave it a shot. Honestly? A lot better than I expected. I'd actually consider ordering it next time. I ended up getting the passion fruit mint refresher with lychee jelly, and here's the thing -- it was refreshing, but I couldn't taste the passion fruit at all. That was disappointing because passion fruit is usually such a strong flavor, but instead it mostly just tasted like mint-lime tea. Not necessarily bad, but more bitter than expected, and definitely not what I was hoping for. The place itself had a good vibe, the service was quick, and even though it was busy, the staff seemed like they were handling everything smoothly. Overall, I left a little bummed my drink didn't hit the flavor mark, but I would come back again to try something else, especially because I love that they let you sample teas. The almond milk tea might be the one I get next time -- I'm still thinking about how surprisingly good that was. read more

One of my classics from when Ibstarted drinking boba milk tea is almond milk tea. Uber Eats had buy 1 get one free for this flavor and 3 others. Sometimes deals come out with low expectations. I was able to put my level of sweetness or pumps on 1-5 scale. I chose a 3 and it came out perfectly to my childhood memories. They also have some tea sampling to give ideas for future orders. read more

Very cute small place opposite the VA hospital. Great Boba and tea. Friendly service and decent price. I tried the crispy chicken spicy with rice, noodles and corn. The chicken was quite good, crunchy and tasty. read more

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The passion fruit was good but I've had better milk tea but, the vibes were good and it's clean and nice to hangout in there! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Passion Fruit Cooler (Medium) and Thai Milk Tea (Large) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Got the wrong order again! Ordered four things and i even checked the container labels but when i got him i opened the container and realized the label was right but they filled the container with the wrong food! read more

Wow am I so sad :( this is the worst almond milk tea iv ever gotten from chat for tea it's not strong in flavor and taste like water. Not only that the grilled chicken plate is all fried ends not nice pieces of chicken :) read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Grilled chicken plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food: This is a place I'd come by if I was in the area and hungry, not somewhere I'd venture out to. The milk teas have an artificial taste to them, matcha tasted very diluted. The food isn't bad just not great. I do enjoy the orange tofu plate with noodles and veggies. Parking: This cha for tea is located in a shopping plaza with multiple other food places/shops so parking is convenient. Service: Service is good and quick, food comes out at a reasonable time. Ambiance: Very casual vibes, next to the VA hospital so lots of hospital staff who come to grab to go food. Not the nicest area, several homeless individuals around this shipping plaza. read more

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Amazing boba and service. My favorite. I love the mango green tea. Best place to study!

I was late to pick up my DoorDash order and they r soo awesome and remade my drink!!!! Thank you guys!! Such great service!!! read more

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Ordered from Cha for Tea Long Beach for my daughter's birthday party, and everything was perfect! Cindy was great to work with -- super responsive and made the whole process easy from start to finish. We had plenty of boba drinks, popcorn chicken, and noodles for everyone, and both the adults and kids loved it! Drop-off and pickup were a breeze, and they even packed everything with plenty of ice, cups, and straws. Amazing price for such a crowd-pleasing setup -- highly recommend for parties or any group event! read more

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The service here was disappointing. I'm a barista myself and I can understand when working later hours can be frustrating but there was no need for the disrespectful behavior from the lady with the orange burnt hair. Once our drinks were made she tossed our cups on the counter and our straws. Never coming back, mind you the matcha tasted like water. read more

I always come here with friends before or after class. It's consistent and convenient with enough space to sit down and relax or study. I usually get a taro or Thai milk tea or a mango green tea depending on my mood of the day. I prefer their fruit toppings over the boba. The fried chicken snack is always a good reason to visit. The staff is personable and friendly. Sydney, one of the baristas, took our order. She was amiable and did a great job of prepping our drinks. I will definitely be going again soon :) read more

Cha for Tea might be a little nostalgic as it was something that I used to pick up years and years ago when studying as an undergraduate. It's still a favorite of mine. My go to drink here is the honey jasmine milk tea with boba. The honey is the perfect sweetener, the balance between milk and tea is perfect, and the boba is perfectly chewy. I love that the warm boba is consistently chewy every time I come. Their popcorn chicken is also a great snack and I can't resist buying it. If I'm in the area, I almost always stop by here for a drink. I definitely stop by if I'm in my old stomping grounds in Irvine. It definitely is one of my favorite spots for a tapioca milk tea. read more

Cha For Tea !!!!!! Now I love y'all chicken but why tf yall portion get smaller n smaller everytime !!!!!!! N for the price is crazy read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

This review has been long overdue. I started coming here when I was in high school and I'm so happy to see that their business is still thriving 10 yerars later! It's unfortunate that they don't have some items on the menu anymore such as the royal milk tea (it was one of the best drinks! Bring it back if possible please) and fried green beans. Since I'm in town I have made it a task to come in any chance that I get because they have the best BOBA and crispy chicken! Whoever runs the store and those in charge of their shifts are doing a great job. I say this because I've been here two times this week - my guilty pleasure - and everytime I've came in they have been attentive and very informative with their products. I didn't get the name of the cashier who helped me, but she was the same person that took my order everytime I came in. The ambiance here can get very loud with college students hollering and the music playing at the same time. I came here for dinner and the vibes were amazing. It brings me back to my college days lol it was pretty busy so beware of that. On my 2nd visit they said they were having a fundraiser so that made sense. Overall, I recommend the Honey Green Milk Tea with boba and the crispy chicken with noodles. I got a large with 3 pumps and boba. My crispy chicken was mild spice and it paired really well with the sweet and sour sauce (they charge 20 cents for each one). read more

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First timers at Cha For Tea and it did not disappoint! Clean environment, the person who helped us as Kayalah (please forgive if I misspelled it) and she was super patient and helpful. We ordered soy milk tea, lychee green tea, popcorn chicken and the chicken curry. My boyfriend complimented how tasty everything was. Sorry unfortunately we didn't get pics of the food. We will definitely go again. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Lychee green tea and soy milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have been going to Cha For Tea for years, and recently made a visit again. I was pleasantly surprised that they are still maintaining the same quality drinks and service. Cha for Tea is an amazing boba spot for many reasons. They don't go toooo fancy like those "handcrafted high quality etc etc" boba shops with $7-8 specialty drinks but they have a huge variety of delicious drinks that you can choose from. They also have samples of their most popular drinks sometimes so you can try to see if there's something you like before ordering it. I do believe their drinks are on the sweeter side so I always opt to do less pumps than normal. Additionally, they serve snacks and even full meals; I'm a fan of their popcorn chicken! All of my interactions with their customer service has been friendly and they are always open to helping customers with making any adjustments. I also love that Cha For Tea hosts fundraisers, we love businesses that are helping the community! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Honey Green Milk Tea (Medium) with Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I ordered the mango green tea with boba and got 4 pumps instead of the usual 5. The drinks are definitely on the sweeter side. I love the texture of the boba and the drinks are always consistent. I also got the popcorn chicken which was delicious. However, I would not get the sweet and sour sauce again as that was not very good. They have order ahead and drinks come out really quick. Staff is friendly and there's a good amount of tables and seating inside. read more

Always love cha for tea, a very classic boba milk tea spot with yummy popcorn chicken and Taiwanese sausage and food. It's always very busy in there but staff are always very nice. Def one of my go tos when you just want some classic boba and snacks!! read more

I come here for the hot teas (the iced teas hit the spot as well especially in the warmer months). Something not easily known just by the name is food. Yes, they have a nice little menu of food items. Chicken, pork and beef options. I like the crispy chicken plate. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's pair well with some sweet and sour sauce. Add some sides like rice and a salad and you're all set. The service is friendly and the place is clean. Located in a chill small shopping area with plenty of parking. read more

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Went here to eat and they not only messed up the order they gave a meat meal to a vegetarian. My girlfriend ordered orange tofu and when we got home to eat it was orange chicken. We told to server our correct orders but he wasn't fully paying attention to us. It seemed like he'd rather be doing anything else and that's probably why he messed up. I'm very upset that his attitude caused for my girlfriend to eat meat on accident. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Orange Chicken Entrée instead of Orange Tofu Entrée - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was in Long Beach by the VA center and went back to Cha for another perfectly made chai boba tea and decided to eat lunch there also. The menu is right there on the wall as you walk in. Healthy light options of Asian favorites very fairly priced. I ordered the vegetarian plate option with crispy fried tofu, corn, a house salad with a really tasty sesame seed dressing and I chose the garlic noodles, which were delicious. The young girl taking my order was really nice and helpful. They sell boxed teas and cute anime' type stuffed toys there and the whole place just has such a good vibe. Seating both inside and on the sidewalk outside. I would rate Cha a star above. read more

Popcorn chicken is the best and the mango green tea with boba is a great pair. This is a college staple for Csulb's students. Parking gets busy since it shares with Target. But great food, good customer service, excellent tea. Price is decent for meals, but popcorn chicken could have bigger portions for the price read more

This place is really close to my work so I've been here twice (first with a friend and then by myself). For my first meal I tried their Crispy Chicken ($11) which came with rice or noodles, corn and salad. We took this to go and sat outside just in case we had to rush back to work. I remember thinking this was just okay - Everything was just okay in taste. Nothing was too salty, the corn didn't seem like there was sugar sprinkled on top of it. But I do remember thinking that the plate they put it in was way bigger than the portion size. I recently tried their Beef Stew ($13) which comes with rice or noodles, salad and corn. I got mine with rice and also thought this was just okay. There was a lot of meat for a small meal, but the taste was very plain. Not a lot of salt, but not a whole lot of flavor. Both times I didn't order a drink because I'm trying to cut back on sugar. The service was great though, the cashier were nice and patient while I was figuring out what I wanted. Parking is in a big lot but can get full during lunch hours. There are a fairly good amount of seats inside and some outside. read more

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Went with a couple friends. Everyone we encountered was nice but my drink tasted watered down. I had a mango cooler, Just wish it was sweeter. Interested in trying their food! read more