This Sunday evening brought us to Cha For Tea. A favorite of my GF who is an CSULB Alumni. It was busy for the dinner rush hour but the staff and service were top tier, appreciate the fast service. The food was good! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Cajun Chicken Dumplings (10pc) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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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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Amazing place! Food is delicious and so it that boba. Sydney is a wonderful employee !

I used to come here literally 20 years ago when I was in college and they reliably had the best Almond Milk Tea. Life brought me to different parts of CA and since moving back, I tried a few other boba spots. Nothing I ever had anywhere else really compared. The kids and I had some time to kill so we stopped in. 20 + years later.... Still the best. My kids got two of the other non-caffeine options and they were delicious! I'm definitely sticking with this shop from now on. read more

Made a quick stop by this Cha for Tea location and the drinks and food were good and consistent with what I had in the past. Almond Milk Tea and Mango Green Tea were my favorites. The Honey Green Milk Tea was pretty good also. Their drinks were a bit sweet, so I got fewer pumps of sweetener and the drinks were still delicious. Their crispy chicken was good, but their sweet and sour sauce was meh. If you've been to other boba places, you'll know what I'm talking about. Crispy chicken is usually paired with this sweet and spicy sauce that just enhances the chicken flavor. Cha's sauce was just underwhelming. It's too bad they never upgraded it. Still, the chicken was good on its own so I'd still get it. read more

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Used to be my go to, now I'm not sure. Shrinkflation is real. Their prices are still good, but look at this sad amount of chicken... don't think I'll go back read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Photo makes it look more than is actually there... esp when most are small fried crumbs with no chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of my favorite places for boba. I like the honey green milk tea and my friend likes the almond milk tea. Would recommend if u have not had. Cheap prices too. Would not get popcorn chicken. Overall staff nice and nice place to come late night for drinks read more

Drink: I ordered this at the recommended of the server. I didn't love it and won't order it again. But I would love to return and try another tea. Service: quick. by the time I finished paying, my order was ready. Ambiance: busy. especially during the lunch hour. read more

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Seeing Cha for Tea in Long Beach brought me happy memories of my time at one near UC Irvine. While there was a sample before, this location boasts FOUR different teas to sample. My favorite (as it was before) has always been their almond milk tea, and I'm glad to have seen it at the top of their list. Their thai tea is chef's kiss, but it is usually too sweet for me. Their mango green tea was also sweet and enjoyable, but I found their peach black tea to be too sweet. Of course, their sweetness is adjustable, and I settled with a half sweet almond milk tea, leaving a happy camper! A big plus is that they even have indoor seating - perfect for small study sessions or meetups with friends. read more

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Alright first off, Cha for Tea is suUuper nostalgic for me. Back in the day (LOL), I used to frequent the one right by UCI, and coming to this location is like a flashback haha. At first, I wasn't sure if it was the same chain but yeah.. it is.. I stopped by after lunch on Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at around 1:50 PM. My order, I decided to go with the classics: +Large Almond Black Milk Tea - Reg Sweet (5 pumps), Less Ice $5.00 -- I have not ordered an almond milk tea in a hot minute so I was pretty excited to try it. Hmm.. it was aiight. The almond nor milk tea flavor wasn't that strong. I would have been okay with it but this drink (in particular) tasted TAP WATER-y. I'm pretty sensitive to tap water tastes, so I could taste this in the drink in particular. I was a little disappointed with this one though. +Large Lychee Green Tea - Reg Sweet (5 pimps), Less Ice $5.25 -- I got this one to go for my husband who enjoys lychee green teas, but I got to share some with him lol. This one was good. It's a simple drink, basically green tea with pumps of lychee syrup, but boy, does it still hit the spot. This one did not taste like tap water. Samples: One thing I love about this place is that they have a section on the side that is a self-serve sample section. I haven't encountered many places that offer this and I remember that the other locations would provide this for people in line or near their store. There's mango green tea, peach mint refresher, almond milk tea, and honey green milk tea. I got to try the mango green tea and peach mint refresher - both solid drinks! I preferred the fruitier tea drinks to the almond milk tea that I ordered for myself. The samples did not taste like tap water. Customer Service: The girl who helped me was meh. She wasn't that nice or friendly. I mean I didn't have high expectations. I asked if they had any sort of rewards or stamp cards, and she shot me down so fast haha. So no, they don't. Parking: Not the greatest. Lots of spots, but the rows are small. I saw more spots towards the back so if you're one to care about your car, that's an option! I'll come back. Not the greatest experience tbh but this is one of the closest boba locations to CSULB ..so I'll be back LOL. Hopefully, I get a better drink next time - not tap water-esque. read more

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Wow! The vibe here is for sure TGIF! I'm glad I stopped by today for Brunch. The first impression is, Oohh, nice. The feeling inside was definitely alive. Partay!!! Calvin, who took my order, was awesome! Talking about customer service and being informative. He definitely knows his stuff. Very helpful and full good energy. Thanks, Calvin, for sharing your " Mojo." Let's dive right into the good stuff, but if my ways of describing things don't please you. Take a look at some of the pictures I've attached to this review. My orders are, Drink: 1. LRG ROASTED BROWN SUGAR MILK LATTE In-house brewed black milk tea served over freshly cooked brown sugar Boba. With 3x RBS pump of "get you upper" and soy milk as replacement from regular milk, for the never-ending seat grabber at the solitary. Main: 1. CRISPY CHICKEN #1 Seller! Crispy crunchy outside and juicy tender inside. Choose no spicy to very spicy. 2. CRISPY CHICKEN DUMPLINGS DUMPLING Chicken and vegetable dumplings served with choice of Sweet & Sour Sauce or House Blend Soy Sauce. Oh wow, amazing! It was very tasty and delicious. The crispy chicken was definitely crispy and well dry sauce with that spicy level preferred. Heck yea! Turn down for what, let's go. The dumplings are crispy, soft, and yummy. Just a bit of sauce, you off to a great start. Talking about the Roasted Brown Sugar Milk Latte, unbelievable. I normally don't order other than my usual Vietnamese coffee. Today was different. This popular drink is a must. The amount of RBS and Brown Sugar with Soy Milk just made it perfect for my taste bud. It's definitely a popular choice. I definitely recommend this location due to their outstanding customer service experience. Very clean and sanitized. Their parking lot is spacious and easy access. They have a restroom for your convenience. This place is unique in their own way, from design and presentation, it's pretty nice. If you're in the area, stop by and say hi. Enjoy it here or on the go. Share your experience. P.s. Don't forget to smile cause you're beautiful. SYOY! read more

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I come here every so often for a quick pick me up. You'll find that a lot of the employees from Long Beach VA frequent this place for their lunch! It's not exactly quiet in the establishment but it's also not obnoxiously loud - I have seen people use laptops in this establishment to get some work done while they eat their lunch. I usually order the popcorn chicken appetizer with extra spicy option. It's not as spicy as I would prefer and tastes more like a mild spicy to me to be honest. I wish it was spicier haha! Some people I know have tried the entrees but still feel that the appetizers are better. I do often see others ordering the entrees though. Can't speak for the other entrees but the popcorn chicken itself is not dry and is quite tasty. Customer service seems to be quick and efficient as well. Would recommend this place if you're looking to grab something fast and don't have a lot of time on your hands. read more

This place is packed on a Friday night at 10:30 pm. It was filled with college students since cal state is right there. There is free wifi. There was actually a line when I went. They do have restrooms and a parking lot. Although, there isn't a lot of seating. It was pretty loud in there too. I got the Lychee Black Tea (Medium) Mango Black Tea (Medium). The lychee black tea tastes more of the black tea than the lychee syrup and the aloe jelly was too soft and soggy. The mango black tea was floral taste and the lychee jelly was pretty good. The boba was pretty cheap for $4.75. This boba doesn't blow me away at all. read more

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Definitely one of the best quality boba places I've had! My friends and I got here at 1:30pm on a Saturday and there wasn't a wait at all! I got a medium iced peach black tea with boba. It was delicious and so refreshing! My boyfriend got the caramel milk latte. Their boba is so warm and soft. Definitely recommend! read more

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Catered Cha4Tea for a work event and it was a hit! Everyone loved it! The ordering process was so easy and the food display was so lovely. We will definitely order again for future work events. Thank you Cha4Tea Long Beach Team!! read more

I've been here multiple times and the boba is amazing every time. The employees are always nice and friendly. There are a few good seats inside and it is a great environment for talking with friends. Something I've always liked about Cha For Tea is you can sample a few of their drinks before ordering! read more

Cha For Tea - Long Beach - Honey Black Milk Tea (Large) on the left and Roasted Brown Sugar Milk Latte (Large) on the right - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I come here for a little snack in between classes as it's so conveniently located super close to csulb campus! Drinks and food are pretty good and decently priced. Everything comes out pretty fast as well and the workers are always so sweet :) It's a cute little place to hangout with friends and/or get some studying done! read more

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My daughter had the chicken dumplings from here and has become violently ill about 2 hours later. Super irresponsible to not cook chicken thoroughly. We're still up with her, arms wrapped around the trash can puking on and off. read more

First time visitors to this place Located not to far from csulb - major plus for being open until 1130pm pending day holiday etc Parking is in a shopping plaza with a few eateries and a target near by. Orders can be placed online pending location Food options are available from small bites to actual meals - very similar to a Tastetea but lesser options Drink pricing seemed anywhere from $4 to $6 depending size type and if including some type of add on Nice to see options for non caffeinated drinks as well Signature drinks are available on the website as well as adjusting sweetener levels Opted for the lychee black tea with tapioca and regular sweetness - if order again will let a less sweetener - the tapioca were cooked well and did not get rock hard from staying in the cold beverage and even when left overnight in the fridge, consistency still remain - lychee flavor was prominent Great spot for studying, group activity, date night, seem family friendly as well too. There apparently diff flavors through the day that may be available to try as well. Can get loud but fun and laid back atmosphere. Service was efficient and straight forward, all the questions asked and onward to the next Certainly a spot to return to try other drinks and small bites! read more

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The chicken is pretty good but the rice always tastes like dish soap! I'm not sure if it's only for delivery orders but they need to fix their rice. Both times I've ordered and the rice tastes like dish soap. Wanted to give them a chance but disappointed. read more

3.5 round up. Thai tea was average.. it was missing the depth of Thai tea that I usually seek in a good Thai tea. Popcorn chicken was also palatable.. not bad but nothing to write home about. No basil, just chicken but tasty. Service was great, people were nice. They have a tiny section where they sell loose leaf tea and a couple of cute boba stuffies. Plenty of parking and shares parking lot with target by the VA Hospital. If you are in the area and just want a quick crispy chicken lunch with tea.. this place will satisfy. read more

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Awesome customer service. Food always good and the restaurant is clean. My favorite is everything but if I had to choose one it's the crispy chicken with a little spice read more

This is one of my favorite places. The chicken flavor is really good, the price is reasonable, and they also have good drinks. Everything is very consistent, which is something I really appreciate. I always enjoy coming back. read more

Nice place but slow service. Can get dirty. People are alright. Food is ok. Place is convenient read more

chill place, nice staff, delicious beverages. Haven't tried their food but it looks good.

I love ordering from this place when I'm craving a mango green tea! It's close to work, but not quite close enough for a quick drive, so I usually order through DoorDash. Their boba is always cooked to perfection, and I've noticed their popcorn chicken has improved over time. I've been ordering from them for the past three years, and today, the chicken tasted the best it ever has. read more

Yummy! They cook the boba so well and I applaud them for being open late. The menu is limited, but I LOVE how specific you can get with customization. Overall, a great stop! read more

Honestly still my favorite boba place after all these years. I switch up my drinks from mango green tea to occasionally honey green milk tea. I love how they have samples before you order cause sometimes I'll go without knowing what I want atm. They are also the only place I know that'll do half boba and charge for half the price of the add on as well. Good drink at a good price point! read more

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

As a CSULB student, this is my go-to place for boba! The ambiance is awesome and they've added more seating on the inside. The service is great - everyone's so friendly and they have amazingly quick service! Once, they got my order wrong and quickly fixed my order in a minute or two. I usually get the mango green tea with 2 pumps of sweet and less ice. I've gotten their milk teas in the past but even with 2 pumps, it's still tremendously sweet if you get honey boba. I personally recommend their fruit teas over their milk teas because they make their teas more milky, rather than more tea. If I'm hungry, I go for the crispy chicken meal w/ a large boba for about ~$15. It comes with a portion of crispy chicken and 3 customizable sides which you can choose from rice, butter noodles, salad or corn. I personally love their salad and butter noodles so that's what I go with. The meal comes with a drink of your choosing in medium but you can upgrade to a large! Overall, it's a solid place if you want boba and a meal. It's close and convenient for me as a student and their teas range from $4-5! Only downside is they don't have a rewards program but otherwise, great place! read more

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My friend and I went here for an afternoon pick me up. There wasn't a line when we arrived and were able to order right away. I ordered the black milk tea with boba at 25% sweet. It was a good level of sweet for me and tasted great. This is my friend's favorite spot, and I can see why! There were a few tables inside for us to hang out while we were trying to decide where to go next. It is always nice when there is space to hang out. read more

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

Excellent boba milk teas and entrees which are filling for the price. Attracts lots of college students because of its proximity to Long Beach state but wide age range of customers due to its location. read more

The place was obvious busy, but the staff were more concerned with gossiping and talking amongst themselves instead of actually serving customers. Probably the worst Cha for Tea I've been to. The ones in Irvine are much better. My almond milk tea was watered down and my boba was too soft (overcooked). I never thought I'd be disappointed with a Cha for Tea spot. The restrooms smelled of urine. Gross. I won't be coming back. read more

Got a mango green tea with the standard sweetness & my drink was extremely watered down on 04/21/25 at approximately 9pm This place is not what it used to be & the quality of drinks is unreliable read more

ordered the popcorn chicken and was disappointed to say the least. it was a bunch of odds and ends and crumbs of chicken. cha for tea used to be so good a few years ago, not sure what happened or if it's worth for me to come back. :( read more

first time trying this place and their tofu was good except all their sauces we're disgusting, sorry. but they were all jello like and without flavor. as for their drinks. i ordered a caramel milk tea and received straight up MILK with caramel sauce it tasted like i was poured a glass of milk. their thai tea was too syrup'y tasting and ended up ordering a third drink the mango smoothie which was actually good read more

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Hands down one of my favorite boba spots. The honey green milk tea always hits the spot. I never try new things as this is my favorite drink. Boba is always boiled perfectly. The boba is never too hard or too chewy. Always the right texture. Wish the Pomona one is still open so I don't need drive all the way to Long Beach for it. The atmosphere is always loud and crowded as it's next to cal state Long Beach. read more

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

CHA FOR TEA is located in a large shopping center that has a Target in it: this means, large free parking lot. It was open late at night and there was one group in front of us in the line to order. Although, by the time we sat down to wait for our order, there was a sizeable line, especially for midnight. The drinks came first and then the food after. CRISPY CHICKEN in Regular and Spicy flavors were bit sized and perfect for a midnight snack. The spicy was spicy but tasted great and was very manageable. The sweet sauce is an extra $0.20 charge but worth it. CURRY CHICKEN PLATE was comfort food on a plate. Came with a side of corn, white rice and salad. BROWN SUGAR BOBA is tasty and not too sweet. You can control the sugar level though. PASSIONFRUIT SLUSHY was also very good and not too sweet. We controlled the sugar level as well. Boba was cooked all the way through and cooked well. Workers were friendly, fast and helpful. Bathroom available in the back. read more

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Good drinks, good popcorn chicken, good atmosphere. Good location. Good variety of options

The food here is fantastic! Always hot and fresh. Crispy chicken has got to be their #1 favorited item. I was told by staff that any item that has a yellow leaf next to it is their most popular/recommended items. How did I not notice this after coming here for quite some time now. I got the mango green tea at full sweetness which was super sweet. The baristas were nice enough to remake it with a lower amount of sweetness. This is a great place to hang out or get a quick bite to eat. I would definitely recommend coming here for that. read more

I especially love this location for their hours...being a shared driver, it's so comforting that I can get my drink much earlier or later than the other Cha for Tea locations....love them!!! : ) read more