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    Cha For Tea - Long Beach

    3.9 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Debbie F.

    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.

    Long H.

    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.

    cajun sweet potato fries, crispy chicken
    Tracy N.

    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

    Andrea L.

    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!

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    Michael J.

    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.

    Honey Black Milk Tea, Hot (Large) Almond Black Milk Tea, Hot (Medium)
    Kimberly S.

    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.

    Mango Green Tea (Large)
    Dexter B.

    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.

    Strawberry Smoothie
    Cindy O.

    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!

    Thai tea with half boba
    Hanaka F.

    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.

    Iced Green Apple Green Tea (Medium) and Iced Almond Black Milk Tea (Large) with boba
    Katelyn K.

    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.

    Crispy Chicken Combo *
    Tina N.

    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.

    Christanne C.

    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

    Passion Fruit Cooler (Medium) and Thai Milk Tea (Large)

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    The graduation promotion is too complicated and doesn't really respect the graduates. Don't come here on graduation day. Not worth it.

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    If you write a review you get a free upsize. I recommend the mango green tea that is one of their most popular drinks

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    Full of Hipsters. Other than that this place is super good. The staff is super friendly

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    Great place to eat and hang out. Very nice. Love their sample on the side. The place is clean and not too loud. Will definitely come back.

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    Fast, with fresh boba and polite service. Had the almond milk tea. Darn good. It was busy inside with a good vibe too.

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    7 years ago

    the boba is amazing and the drinks are great! they freshly make their boba every hour or so and ahhh. so good i would definitely recommend!

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    I love this place! There boba is amazing, Philla is also amazing best customer service! Thanks philla :)

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    Bomb spot for tea! Great location next to the mini Target yummy chicken dumplings! Super cute location, staff is very friendly too.

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    Got the honey green milk tea and the almond Miller tea with the crispy chicken entree! So good and satisfying :)

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    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / June 8, 2023

    It's like 2 tables outside of the place on the walkway. Not in a separated area.

    Does anyone know if the brown sugar boba tea is vegan friendly if you sub soy milk?

    They used to have non dairy two years ago then got rid of it and only have soy and dairy now. (which are both bad for you).

    Do they have vegan dishes and drinks?

    Steamed tofu or green beans are vegan dishes served with rice, corn, and salad (the salad dressing is not vegan though but you can request not to have it or replace all salad with corn).… 

    Do they offer delivery services?

    A lot of our customers use Postmates to deliver their favorite boba teas and meals. Since we partner with Postmates, there is only delivery charge and no other service charge. Postmates also runs free delivery promotions all the time. Hope you can… 

    Do they have boba available when they open?

    Yes they have Boba and Aloe Vera. Open at 10:00

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