I love Cha for tea! I've been going to this location for over 13 years now. My cousins and I used to hang out here after Disneyland trips since they stay open late. They don't have a lot of seating now but it's still a good place to go for a quick bite and refreshments. I do recommend ordering online before heading over so you can just do a pick up when you arrive. I find that to be the easiest way for us since their lines can be long. They get pretty busy any time of the day imo. My top drinks would be the almond black milk tea and passion fruit black tea, no sweetener. Honestly, these are the only drinks we get because it's our favorite! If you order a drink and want it to be altered, the baristas are more than welcome to do so. They work really hard to get it right for you. I've never had a bad experience here. Everyone is professional and friendly. As for the food, we always get the crispy chicken. Lately, we've been getting the plates too. It comes with rice or noodles, sweet corn and salad. I like the curry chicken and crispy tofu! It's always a treat when we think of getting Cha for tea! If you're in the LB area, definitely pay them a visit. Other location I've tried was the one in Irvine. They don't disappoint. read more

Probably my favorite Thai tea. This is one of the few boba shops that has Thai teat with no sugar added. But I usually just get it with half and half. And it's sooo good. Service is good here. These guys can laugh, joke and bring the vibes. Restaurant is always clean. Bawd on other reviews, people complain about the slow service but give these guys a break. They're very busy and hustle to make sure you get what you wanted. So show some love and patience. Keep it up guys. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Best Thai tea ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The honey rosebud tea (I got it with quarter honey) here is so lovely, I would come back just for that! Food is decent, I got the beef stew which was a little lacking in flavor and depth. I also got a crispy chicken to share, and the chicken was a 3.5/5--not super flavorful like I've had with other Taiwanese popcorn chicken, but it was not the worst thing I have ever had a teahouse. Staff were friendly and takeout is pretty quick despite there being a good number of people there. I'd say this is one of the chains left over from my high school days that haven't completely gone downhill! read more

Love it here! It's my favorite boba place near CSULB! They have a great $14 combo meal with rice, chicken, and salad with a boba. It's pretty filling too! read more

It's been a few years since my first impression and I used to think that cha had inconsistent boba textures. When it's warm it can be soft and easier to chew however the boba was typically stick together and get stuck in the straw. Then when the boba would harden it became chewy like an eraser. Their food was mediocre was well, the flavors were a bit sweet and lacked a balanced savory flavor. My favorite topping was egg pudding, a nice sweet and creamy texture. I didn't have a preferred drink, just as long as I had pudding. As of today I like Cha much more, they have a larger variety of drinks to select from as well as larger portioned and tastier meals. I hope to see them allow customers back inside again and sit to eat or study. read more

TLDR: This staple has been doing it forever. The popcorn chicken is top notch. Their top drinks are SUPER SWEET but the flavors are perfect. The experience is consistent over the last 5 years I've been going. 5 Stars because CFT always delivers. Pros: Popcorn chicken Always meets expectations Fast/casual done right Almond milk tea Cons: Still no dine-in so everyone is standing around waiting. I understand we're still in a pandemic but I'm beginning to wonder if they'll ever open dine-in. That's my only complaint. read more

This place use to be analog. Students would come and study as well as have fund raisers. I use to love bringing new people because they had samples of the drinks and food and I knew if they ordered something they would like it because they had tasted a sample. Then the pandemic hit 2 years ago and they got rid of all of it all. The place looks baron, they got rid of the samples they indoor tables and they don't even let customers use your bathroom. What a shame that used to be such a nice place to hang out. Even almost 3 years later they won't bring back what made them great. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - How lazy they got, no more seating, or samples or bathrooms. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Literally the best boba I've ever had! The peach passion green tea and the mango teas with boba are sooo good! I'm obsessed! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Peach passion green tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you add boba to your drink, they give you plenty. If you order (and pay for) double or triple boba, don't expect to get any extra. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Can you tell which one is supposed to have double boba? I can't... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

A cool way to break the monotony of any day is to switch it up with a matcha latte from cha for tea. Come here for the friendly welcoming and fast service. Always a pleasure at the this location or next. Enjoy! read more

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

I love love love almond black milk tea, everytime I order at this location it's always on point. Consistency in flavors and ice and boba it's truly delicious. I've also tried the mango cooler with is delicious! The spicy chicken can get spicy but with the rice or noodles it's a great combo. Don't skip on the sweet and sour it's amazing read more

Best boba for me m, yay. With food so can't go wrong. Service is good. Nothing fancy.

after a busy fun productive Saturday my kids & i decided to stop for a cold refreshing boba drink we ordered our favorite go to Shaken Brown Sugar Boba with Jelly. customer service at Cha for Tea is always 20/10 friendly, genuine fast service every time many reasons we always come back when we get a chance. read more

Average milk tea, the loud music made it difficult to order and resulted in my order being wrong. But why complain and waste a drink. I just rolled with it. I was asked to stand outside even though no one else was in the store except all the staff behind the counter. The drink was ok, CS was not the best. Place was clean and ambiance seems like there is potential. I'll have to visit again to see if things remain the same. read more

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Lemme start by saying that this place has amazing everything! Walking in, we were greeted welcomingly and the menu is well laid out on the wall next to the door. Once we finally picked what we wanted, we went to order and found out that they had mini menus in front of the register which is a plus. The lady was so sweet, I didn't get her name, but she was very helpful and walked us through everything we wanted to order. Now we're home and eating the food...might I say this place is PHENOMENAL, it's cheap and tastes great. The mild chicken has amazing flavor and the medium is even better with a minor kick. the noodles...dont even get me started with how good these things are. My boyfriend likes black coffee, so he chose the fresh oour over with caramel boba, he loves it! and i decided to get the pour over coffee with creamer and caramel boba. Both are sooooo good. iIn general the wjole place is clean and they have a lot of foot traffic space as well as clean tables. Added bonus, they sell boba plushies!! ADORABLE! To the lady who helped us, youre awesome. :) read more

Best boba in Long Beach hands down! Fresh warm boba consistently and always cooked to the right amount of chewy texture. They claim to cook boba hourly and I have seen the container with the boba a piece of tape with the time on it. Not only is the boba cooked through the taste of the tea is well brewed. I don't get a bitter taste nor is it watery. The almond milk tea here is my all time favorite and I can't get it anyone else due to the high standards from this place. I love getting it hot or cold. They both equally have my heart. This place can get busy no matter the time of day, but especially at night. Line may be long, but the turn around is fast. read more

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I would not be lying to say Cha for Tea and its plaza is a local hangout spot for many CSULB students and local communities alike. I've fond memories of my senior year being here, as well as the hangouts after racing and practices with CSULB & USC dragonboat teams. Given that this is a local favorite, I'd recommend most anyone visiting the area to take a little break here! read more

I went to school at UCI so when I moved to Long Beach it was nice to know this Long Beach location existed. It takes me back to simpler times and is my total comfort food. I get the crispy chicken combo, i get it very spicy (which isn't that spicy imo) and I get the noodles instead of the rice. I also sometimes order the orange tofu which is so good and always fresh. All the drinks are great, you can't go wrong. However I always get 1 or 2 pumps of their sweetener. 5 pumps is standard on a large and frankly that's way too much sugar. If I get the brown sugar boba I only go with one pump of sweetener. read more

2.5 stars I used to frequent Cha for Tea when it was in Alhambra and then went I went to UCI. Their drinks were usually good and there was nothing really to complain about. Since I was in the area, I thought I would stop to pay respect to my old stomping grounds but I was pretty disappointed. Despite their pumps of sugar / syrup being 5 for a large, I requested 2 for my large (less than 50% sweet) and it was still so sweet-- almost as though they didn't care what my preferences were or just overlooked it. I used to like the customer service back in Alhambra -- when they would ask how your drink is or if you would need adjustments but after traveling over 20-30 miles away from LBC, it was too late and I was just going to let the ice melt or just mix it in with some unsweetened oat milk later. I also understand there was a boba shortage / supply chain issue, but they didn't do a diligent job just removing boba out of the menu for the brown sugar milk tea drink since it still has boba listed along with the drink on their large display and website (but it's removed from their paper menu). Overall, I had better experiences elsewhere and it makes me wonder how this boba shop can be the best rated in LBC. I think other places would attempt to make the drink right to your preferences and do a more diligent job updating their menus across the board. read more

During my visit, Cha For Tea has one option for individuals seeking a Vegan food option. The meal is decent though I feel like I might as well go to a market during the middle of my meal. I appreciate the factoid about frying Tofu potentially contaminating a Vegan product with animal byproducts because the non-Vegan options go in the same fryer that anything that needs frying goes into. Otherwise, it seems like a decent hangout spot/go to spot. Decent customer service. read more

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

This place has had consistently good drinks the times I've been here. I like the customizable options for the drinks. The employees have been courteous. The service is pretty quick despite them being crowded whenever I go.This place is a hot spot for college students due to being close to CSULB. I feel like the quality of the drinks is better than other bubble tea places. Also the boba is so fresh most of the time I go. It's usually soft, warm, and chewy. I do enjoy that they have many add-on options. The price is pretty average and comparable with other boba tea houses. If you're in the area, check this place out!! read more

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

Decent boba place. Drinks are solid. I like that you can edit both the sweetness and flavor. I usually get a mango green tea with 0 pumps sweetener and it is still plenty sweet for me (flavoring still has sugar in it). I usually pass on the boba. Chicken snack is also solid. Service is fast even on busy days. Seating is mainly outside. read more

Cute boba, tea, and smoothie place! They have unique flavors here that are different from other Boba shops. I tried their peach green milk tea. No complaints about it. Really loved their Boba though! It was extra sweet and chewy. Shop is located in a small plaza with a target. Plenty of places to eat at nearby. read more

Some of my favorite teas here are the almond milk tea, usually hot but I have switched between cold as well. In the past, they had this delicious California green tea with fresh orange juice and matcha powder, but they discontinued it and haven't been able to find anywhere else that serves something similar. Other than that, the mango green tea is popular but I do find that I need to adjust the sugar because it's too sweet for my taste nowadays. It seemed like it opens pretty late for the college students and it's a good place to hang out now that they've open seatings since covid is over. It does get a little bit busy so just be patient. It also shares a parking lot with Target and other cool businesses so you can always just chill with your friends or check out whatever else is going on in the plaza. They are also pretty friendly if you ever have an issue with your drink like it being too sweet or not sweet enough. I personally haven't had any of their Bento boxes, but I hear they're good. I've only had samples of their chicken and fried dumpling when they had samples before, but they don't do that anymore. I think if you're interested in those Asian Boba stores with snack foods, it's pretty much equivalent to that. They don't do that stamp card for a new customers anymore so be aware that there's no reward system. I do see that they have a sign for Uber eats and doordash so maybe you can utilize that if you want delivery. read more

Food was really good, I really enjoyed the taste, however amount was kind of small for the money I paid. Service was also good, they were helping me right away, and food was ready in 12 minutes. There is no indoor seating right now because of Covid but you can sit outside. They also have variety of tees and this place gets packed in the evenings by younger people. read more

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I love cha for tea! Everytime I come here I have a great experience and I never walk out disappointed. I never know which drink to pick from because every drink I have had from here has been delicious! In the store there was a sign that said they are limited on boba right now during COVID so they are limiting to one scoop of boba. They are giving less boba now compared to when they used to as well which is sad because their boba is so fresh and soft!!!! Mango green tea: When they say this drink is a must... they mean it! This drink IS A MUST. I was not a tea drinker prior to trying this drink but now I order teas when I get boba and no mango green tea has come close to this one. It is so sweet and yummy! I even get it with half sugar and it is still super sweet! It is so light and just the perfect mango green tea. Roasted Brown Sugar Boba Milk Latte: This drink is also a must! This is my go-to drink if I don't feel like getting a tea. It is so sweet in flavor and they use whole milk which makes it rich, so it is much better than other places. This is one of their best drinks in my opinion because of how much flavor there is, so make sure to try these drinks out! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Mango green tea and Roasted Brown Sugar Boba Milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I can't remember the first time I ever went to Cha for Tea but I think it was their chino hills location and I always loved how not only they had great tea/boba, but they had actual food too! I always got the curry tofu with noodles and the mango green tea with boba! Heads up though, the mango green tea is pretty sweet, you may want to consider 1/4 sweet and regular ice, otherwise it may taste like mango juice. The boba is pretty top notch at all locations. Definitely the place to go when you need to get both your boba and food cravings knocked out in the same place! I wish there were more cha for tea locations and/or more places that offered food and boba together! read more

Got the Thai milk tea and orange chicken. Flavor was superb, service was excellent, and the ambiance was spectacular! Definitely will be coming back. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Thai Milk Tea (Large) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is my go to Tea place whenever I'm craving tea and boba. Not only they are conveniently open until until midnight but there are lots of parking spaces to park. Their black almond milk tea is great to quench your thirst add some bobas and you'll be set!!! Their bobas are always cooked perfectly. Though, there are times that I find it too sweet, but it balances out when you get your tea at 50% sweetness or less. Try their popcorn chicken too! Always cooked to order and always crunchy. The only complain I have is that Even the spiciest level, it's not really that spicy. Service is always fast and efficient. But due to limited space inside, you'll sometimes find a line hovering around the cash register and people waiting for their order so you'll have to ask if they are waiting to order or not. read more

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Always get the mango green tea and it's very reliable and consistent. Cashiers are very friendly and work with urgency.

one of my go to tea places the flavor and quality is always consistent :) 5/5 tea i love it here read more

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

I came in with a baby in my arms and orders a hot chai. Medium. Waited about 10 minutes.. got up and asked, since the store was not busy. A few door dash and two guests after me ( who got their cold drinks already) . I asked about my order and the lady confidently said they are working on it... I said really. She asked my name and then realized they left my hot chai in the microwave... which was now cold. Asked to heat , asked for large sand they obliged. But had I not gotten up because my baby was in distress I would've waited a whole hour or who knows long until he would've checked the microwave for my drink or heated someone else's drink very sad as I frequent the shop for tea. Young kids who aren't paying attention I get it. But they won't learn until today. read more

I don't normally like boba but after reading the reviews I decided to try their new brown sugar boba milk tea. The boba were fresh and soft and I really liked them. The milk tea was very sweet, so while I liked the first few sips it quickly became too much. I'll try their Thai tea next time. I also ordered a crispy chicken appetizer with sauce. Prefect snacking size, crunchy and tasty. I was dining in and really disappointed that all of their food is served in disposable containers. There was no need to waste a paper bag and plastic sauce container. I'd like to see them become more environmentally conscious. read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Trash leftover from my dining in order of chicken. Please switch to serving in-house food in reusable containers! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I work within walking distance of Cha for Tea, so I grab lunch here from time to time. I'd say their drinks are pretty mediocre, but their food is decent. The drinks are also pretty heavily sweetened, so I definitely recommend getting 50% sweetened or less. For food, I like getting their crispy chicken appetizer or entrée - it's essentially their version of popcorn chicken. The spice they use isn't too strong; I normally can't handle super spicy things, but I usually get very spicy here and I'd say it's more of a mild/medium spice. Overall, decent food and average drinks. I pretty much only come here for convenience since I work nearby, but wouldn't choose to come here otherwise. Order online if you want to save yourself the wait. They're pretty quick and have always have my order ready for pickup in 10-15 minutes whenever I order online. read more

Don't see what the hype is. I saw their best Boba for 2019 and while the boba is great the drinks aren't and that's what counts. I got 3 drinks. Mango green tea, peach black tea and matcha latte. The matcha latte had a fishy aftertaste and tasted too milky. The mango tea was sweet but bitter at the same time. It had a good mango flavor but the tea was too bitter. The peach black tea didn't have any peach flavor. It was bitter and didn't have a peach flavor at all. It wasn't sweet. Everything was disappointing. The toppings were good. The boba was nice and chewy. It was the perfect texture and sweetness. I can see why they got the best Boba in Long Beach. The fruit jelly was also really good. Perfect texture and just the right amount. I didn't care for the service. When I walked up I was immediately asked if I was picking up. So....I don't look like a customer? I told her oh wow I look like a doordasher. I'm not putting down drivers but I got the "she's black so she's not a customer" vibe. I don't like being told how to order drinks or being categorized as a driver just because of my ethnicity. The cashiers should just say hi and let the dashers identify themselves instead of them trying to do so. I was offended. I wouldn't return because the drinks aren't that great. I'm looking for a great matcha latte and this ain't it. I haven't had matcha with a bad aftertaste in a while. I would have thought the Golden syrup and Boba would have been able to mask that but I was wrong. The search for a great matcha latte continues.... read more

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Love the popcorn chicken with corn and salad meal! Also as someone who regularly orders from door dash, I want to say I appreciate this restaurant provides a safety seal on my food bag and drink also. You never knew these days about some crazy people who tamper with your food, so this seal gives me a peace of mind read more

Looking for a quick lunch and drink on a warm day and this was perfect! Had the lunch combo with popcorn chicken, corn, salad and noodles and everything was simple and delicious. I got medium heat which tasted mild to me. The mango green tea was refreshing and the boba was soft, the perfect texture! Quick and easy pickup! read more

They now have an efficient online order/pickup system & I'm here for it! Their Milktea bobas are SO delicious. My go-to is the Taro with regular sugar and boba and it's one of the best. They also have super tasty popcorn chicken--oh my gosh I crave this dish. They offer numerous drinks and a good-size food menu also and although I pretty much stick to my regular order, I have no doubt the rest of the options are good too. Check this place out! Great East Long Beach option! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Our favorite place for Milktea Boba & popcorn chicken. So delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Definitely not the same Used to be of great quality now it's just another place serving boba. Drink was watered down and mostly ice with no flavor. Almond milk tea? Without almond milk? What kind of drink place doesn't have almond milk? I'm done going here. Plenty of other places that will serve better quality. Update: Ordered 2 drinks and both of us got stomach sickness. So over this place! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - What's this??? Ice Milk Tea??? -"Light ice" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I visited this location after trying the Irvine location so my expectations were high. However it was unfortunately not met. I got the peach passion green tea and the peach mint refresher. Peach passion green tea - 3/5 - I got this 50% sweet, however you can't really taste the peach. The after taste of it was a bit strong. Peach mint refresher - 3/5 - I was expecting more of a mint flavor as it is in the name. However there is only the smallest hint of it. I would recommend getting this maybe 50% sweet if you don't really like sweet drinks. read more