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    Chapresso

    4.5 (361 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ian A.

    I had an adequate experience at Chapresso (San Marino). I ordered the Mango Matcha Latte ($8.50 - 16oz - 75% Sugar). It's earthy, gritty, and tastes like mango cereal milk. It reminds me of liquid mango candy. I arrived at Chapresso (San Marino) on Sunday (around 12:15PM). Parking is a little challenging. There's no lot, so I used street parking. It's a brief couple minute walk. Customers can order at a self-service kiosk or counter. Staff is polite. Staff kindly answered all my questions. My drink took one minute and 52 seconds. Fast! As mentioned, I ordered the Mango Matcha Latte ($8.50 - 16oz - 75% Sugar). It's not bad, and it's thirst quenching. The drink made me think of candy mango and something a little gritty. On ambiance, Chapresso (San Marino) is very tiny and cramped. There's one small counter and a bench. There's also three assigned tables at front. The floors looked like they needed a quick sweep, but the air felt clean. I also enjoyed the slow-paced music. The location is very dimly lit though, so it all felt a little melancholy. Fortunately there's a little bit of utility at Chapresso (San Marino). There's one available electrical outlet. And there's customer internet with password; customers must ask staff for the details. However; this small location doesn't have a restroom. Overall, Chapresso (San Marino) is not bad. I didn't hate my beverage, and staff is friendly. If already nearby, I can lightly recommend. 3.9 out of 5

    Matcha Einspänner
    Ingrid R.

    I came to try this spot since a fellow acquaintance said it was yummy. Parking is ample for street parking. There's outdoor seating which is nice. You can order via kiosk or at the counter. Staff were friendly & open to questions. I went with the matcha Einspanner which was a 10/10. I was able to customize my drinks as well for sweetness/ice. I would come back to try other drinks since they have a vast selection.

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    Amy L.

    I decided to try their ice matcha latte and matcha Einspanner. I tried getting the coffee version but it ended up being matcha which was fine since it was good either way. The offer 2% milk or oat milk. Definitely going to come back to try their teas. Now that i know where its located at. First time trying this place and parked a little far because it looked like there was alot of cars in the front. As we werw looking for it someone asked if we were going to chapresso. Howd he know. But we came on a lucky day. Turbo tax had a little event going on and they were giving free chapresso vouchers, fidget spinner, tote bags and ice packs.

    Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Diana H.

    January 10, 2026 Ordered their Strawberry Matcha Latte and it was yummy. Honestly, it was too pretty to mix. Compared to other local spots, I can say this is in my top 5! Love the matcha taste and the oatmilk with strawberry bits...would love to have another rich now while writing this review.

    Grapefruit tea and strawberry matcha latte
    Carolyn H.

    Easily the best matcha latte in San Marino and I absolutely love coming here. I noticed you guys have changed your mango matcha latte since I last tried it and subbed mango milk for the fresh mango chunks .. May I suggest you revert back to the fresh mango? It was so good I love the cafe atmosphere inside.. Sm's best kept secret

    Welcome to CHAPRESSO.
    Carl N.

    Chapresso is a tiny boba tea shop in San Marino. They have breadth selection of fruit teas and milk tea boba. And it is the only tea shop in this upper middle class city. I came to grab a hot Jasmine Pekoe Green tea which is a high-quality tea leaves , often younger leaves with fine hair (pekoe). Its flavor was smooth, mellow, slightly sweet, with fresh fruity undertones. Prices were fair. Staff and service were cordial and on spot, respectively. Indoor and outdoor seats were very limited. Overall, I liked my tea at Chapresso. I highly recommend them.

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    Linh Y.

    I was in the City of San Marino. I remember Chapresso is in this city. This tea shop is small. Limited inside seating. More patio seating outside. No restrooms available. Their drink menu is not massive. Sometimes that's good because too many options can cause indecision. The young gentleman behind the counter was friendly and cordial. I asked him what was his favorite flavor. He recommended the Phoenix Milk Tea. I asked to sample their boba. They were gracious to adhere. I was ready to order. One Phoenix Milk Tea with 100% sweetness plus boba and no ice. One pet peeve of mine is that I don't like my tea boba drinks to be watery due to ice. Their boba was very soft and chewy. It had the perfect texture. Milk tea flavor was unique and smooth. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks Chapresso! I would love to return here to try their other drink flavors one fine day.

    Julienne D.

    The concept of making milk tea drinks using espresso machines are somehow a funny, silly, enticing concept that got me to come visit and check it out. I was coming out of a quick little work day close by and decided a little treat was in order. With 2025 having been one of "those" years, I wanted to enjoy some me time and appreciate some proud moments with a celebratory drink. Ordered the Iron Goddess Oolong with some lychee. A delicious drink AND a compliment? Because yes, every woman is a goddess in her own right. It was the right savory and milky tea type I love. No frills. Solid drink for only $6. Much appreciated. Some milk tea drink prices have been so hard to be behind but this one, I'll for sure come back. Hopefully to pair it with a bite from the Dumpling spot right next door. It's a quaint little date to take yourself on the next time you happen to take a drive out around to San Marino.

    Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk
    Penny P.

    What's up: Here for tea! And since it was a hot afternoon, the idea of a sweet cold tea made it even better. Parking: Parking is available right up front on Huntington Drive, but it might be hard to get out of the spots since it's a busy street. It took a bit of waiting for me, so a side street and some walking might be a better option; W Hvn Rd is an option. Environment: Walking in, you'll see the menus located overhead. You can order at the counter or use their self order kiosk. I placed an order at the counter and had a short wait before my drink was ready. The staff member informed me that if the drink wasn't sweet enough, or if too sweet, they can adjust it. Mines came out fine, so no adjustment was needed. What was ordered: - Hojicha Latte with 75% sweetness (bold flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness. The only downside is that the drink felt a bit gritty, like it wasn't whisked well enough) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. I don't see a lot of places with hojicha, so it's nice that Chapresso offers it. I enjoyed the flavor, but it didn't feel like it was mixed well. Overall, it was still decent. Staff members were friendly. Credit cards are accepted.

    Sheldon R.

    We loved the drinks and service. Not very busy. Very few indoor seating. Some tables outside. Good place to grab boba drinks and socialize with friends. Barley Black Tea: 4.5/5 Iced Hojicha Latte: 4.5/5

    Menu August 2025
    Jessica N.

    Pretty solid tea spot with free parking at the front and back. Small shop with mostly outdoor seating. The staff worked very quickly and the packaging came with insulated bags if you're ordering more than 4 drinks. Their 50% sugar was actually healthy so I recommend their 75-100% since it's not diabetic like other places. My favorites were their hochija and genmatcha einspanners. Very unique with strong tea flavors. Well mixed and well balanced. Their other drinks were decent but similar to what you can get everywhere else. Iron Goddess was a close second with a strong oolong flavor and Phoenix was very floral. I definitely recommend if you're in the area.

    Joanna C.

    I am glad I finally got the chance to visit this place. I tried their Gyokuro Milk Tea. It has very strong tea flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Definitely recommend trying it. No public restroom though, in case you plan to stay there for a long time. Mainly outdoor seatings. Quite small inside. Parking can be hard at times, but luckily, so far, was able to find parking when I went.

    Hojicha latte and matcha latte
    Donna C.

    Tea shop located on Huntington Dr next to Dumpling Bar and Mari Vees. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy when we got there but shortly after we ordered, there was a line forming. Drinks came out pretty quickly. We ordered an iced matcha latte 75% sweet as recommended by other yelp reviewers but it was a bit too sweet for my personal taste. I usually get 25-50% so that's what I might do next time to adjust the sweetness. The matcha does taste really good. It's comparable to probably one other matcha place I like that's no longer open. It's a fresh, earthy and nutty flavor profile. We also ordered the hojicha iced latte (toasted and nutty/grainy) and iron goddess oolong tea (mild and slightly sweet tasting)

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    A small shop, but the tea and boba are so good that I always find myself thinking about it.

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    Ask the Community - Chapresso

    Are your fruit teas made with fresh puréed fruit or concentrated purees?

    Hello, we use fruit puree, not concentrated and no artificial additives.

    Do your drinks have caffeine?

    Hello, all our teas except for our hibiscus teas have caffeine. However, teas usually have about 30% of caffeine or less compared to coffee. The only tea we currently have that has equivalent caffeine to one shot of espresso is our matcha!

    What kind of milk is in the milk tea?

    At the moment, we strictly use non-dairy creamer. However, we are looking into adding additional milk and milk alternative options in the near future!

    Will you be adding other toppings like grass jelly? I didn't see that many choices

    Hi, we are always testing new drinks and toppings! We do think in the future we might be adding more topping options, but as of right now we only have 4 options: honey boba, agar boba, lychee jelly, and mango jelly. Sorry about that.

    Are there plans to have wifi so people can work from your cafe?

    Hi Shawn, we have always had free wifi! Just let us know if you want to use it, and we can give you the passcode.

    Besides street parking in front of the store, is there additional parking near the store?

    Hello, in addition to the street parking along Huntington Drive, we also have a parking lot next to our block (adjacent to Verizon) with about 20 spaces that is usually empty!

    Yelp shows it's open but I'm literally outside their store and it's closed. What are the actual hours? It's 4:37pm on sunday FYI

    Hello, I am so sorry about that. We have an emergency building maintenance issue so we’ve been forced to close every day until it is fixed. We are trying to get it fixed as soon as possible, but because their scheduling has been unpredictable, we… Read more

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    HOJI Tea Community - Fresh Fruit Jade Tea (Strawberry) (Mango in back), Fresh Jade Mountain Tea

    HOJI Tea Community

    4.3(407 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $

    I was in the area so stopped by for a drink. There was no wait to order and staff was patient when…read moremy card was having issues during payment. There's no public restroom but there's some seating inside. I got the hoji matcha cloud ($7.45) at less sweet. The price has gone up since the last time I've been here, which is expected. I think it's still decent for the price at the cup size. The matcha is pretty strong but still has some sweetness.

    Was in the area and decided to stop by for some drinks since I haven't been here in a couple years…read more They have really cool interior decor and seating is comfortable for casual chatting with friends. I ordered the Mango Cloud this time less sweet (7.42), and also the Matcha Blend. The price has went up a bit since the last time I was here but the cup is still the same size. The drinks took around 5 minutes or so to be ready. The mango cloud is as good as other reviews said. There is mango chunks in the drink and it is blended very well so it is a smoothie consistency. It also has some cream but I couldn't really taste it. I got less sweet so the sweetness level was perfect for me. I enjoyed the drink and my only complaint is the price but all drinks are around this price especially for fruit blended ones. I would recommend it if you're not looking for a matcha drink, but their matcha blend was also good as well with authentic matcha.

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    IG: BobaClog | Interior

    HOJI Tea Community - Hoji matcha and mango

    Hoji matcha and mango

    HOJI Tea Community - Onyx Milk Tea w/Boba & Oreo Uji Matcha w/Boba

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    Onyx Milk Tea w/Boba & Oreo Uji Matcha w/Boba

    Chicha San Chen - Osmanthus

    Chicha San Chen

    4.3(193 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $

    I've been going back and forth to Arcadia a lot this year, and because we regularly go to May Mei…read moreand Chang's Garden, it's been easy to sneak out, place my tea orderat the kiosk, go back to finish the meal, then get my tea. My usual order is mango oolong with grass jelly, which is still sweet enough for me at 0% sweetness. They take the tea seriously here - each cup is brewed upon ordering so it's not fast. They also have some cute twine to go around the top of the cup. The sizes are on the smaller side. They open at noon, so I've been too early to get something a few times. Heading back to LA again this week, I will probably end up here again at some point!

    An Honest Review of "Chicha San Chen" in Los Angeles As…read moresomeone who values culinary quality and the finer details of life, I always enjoy exploring diverse food and beverage establishments. However, my visit today to "Chicha San Chen" in Alhambra, Los Angeles, resulted in an incredibly disappointing--and frankly, failing--customer experience. Beneath its over-packaging and fame from Taiwan, this establishment fails severely in fundamental customer service and care. Company Policy Over Customer Health The most baffling aspect is their insistence on prioritizing "company policy" over customer health! What I found most unacceptable during this experience was the store's arrogant attitude toward health and environmental requests. I prefer drinking hot tea. It is well known that commercial paper or plastic cups rely on chemical linings to prevent leaks. When exposed to high-temperature liquids, these cups can easily release microplastics and harmful chemicals, posing a potential threat to human health. Because of this, despite my fatigue, I walked all the way back to my car under the hot sun to fetch my own stainless steel thermos, fully expecting to enjoy a cup of hot tea in the safest and most environmentally friendly way. To my surprise, when I made the perfectly reasonable request to have the freshly brewed hot tea poured directly into my thermos, I was met with a cold refusal from the staff. Citing a rigid "company policy," they insisted that the scalding hot tea must first be poured into their disposable cup, handed to me, and then I would have to transfer it into my thermos myself. This absurd operational logic not only entirely defeats the purpose of bringing a reusable cup but also ensures that the high-temperature tea still comes into contact with the chemical coating, directly threatening consumer health. When I tried to reason with them from a health perspective, all I received was an uncompromising, utterly indifferent refusal. Left with no choice, I canceled my hot tea order. The business philosophy of a restaurant that refuses to respect its customers' basic health needs and lacks any flexibility is truly hard to commend. Soulless Service and Artificial Flavors Their service devoid of warmth and mediocre flavors make one realize that their reputation is merely a façade. The soul of the food and beverage industry lies in "people" and "flavor," yet this store performs poorly in both regards. First is the service attitude. The staff throughout the store acted like machines executing commands; there were absolutely no smiles on their faces, nor could I feel any warmth or hospitality. In a modern dining environment that values the art of hospitality, this icy service demeanor is highly uncomfortable. Second, not wanting to ruin the mood, I tasted the iced tea ordered by my family members. I initially thought a brand that prides itself on refinement would showcase the true depth of its tea leaves. Instead, upon tasting it, I found a distinct artificial taste in the flavoring that completely masked the natural, sweet aftertaste the tea should possess. For anyone who truly understands tea and cares about flavor, this is absolutely unacceptable. Overhyped Atmosphere Lastly, I must mention their interior design. Many Taiwanese chain tea shops of this kind advertise their spatial design as elegant, comfortable, and perfect for gatherings or romantic dates. In reality, the overall environment of this store felt incredibly ordinary and stiff. It completely lacked the premium feel they boast about, let alone any sense of romance or comfort. Conclusion A successful food and beverage brand can never be sustained solely by superficial marketing or rigid SOPs. When a store loses its respect for customer health and environmental consciousness, while simultaneously failing to provide sincere service, professional explanations, or natural and pure flavors, it has lost its core value to establish a foothold in the culinary world. This experience at "Chicha San Chen" was undoubtedly a massive letdown and deeply regrettable.

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    Chicha San Chen - Interior. 12/27/2025

    Interior. 12/27/2025

    Chicha San Chen - Peach green tea

    Peach green tea

    Chicha San Chen - Oolong with mango and grass jelly

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    ALittle Tea - Interior

    ALittle Tea

    4.4(49 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    This tea place replaced my favorite bao sandwich place Bun Bun Bao which I was sad about, but the…read moretea here is so good that I forgive it all lol!! Service has always been fast, usually we get our tea between 5-15mins! You can order on the kiosks which is super helpful to see all of the tea options and what's in all of them. There's a small back lot for parking but you can also find street parking in the neighborhood next to it. Drinks tried: -4 Season milk tea -Mint green milk tea -Assam black tea -Caramel milk tea I've enjoyed all of these tea I gotten so far! My favorite has been the 4 season milk tea and surprisingly the mint green milk tea (I've never seen milk tea paired with mint, and it actually works! Next time I want to try their unique matcha lemon freeze and oolong tea macchiato. Can't wait to come back!

    I stopped by ALittle Tea after it was recommended to me by my little sister, who is a student at…read morePasadena City College. The shop is located right across from the college, which makes it super convenient for students who want somewhere to relax, study, or grab a quick drink between classes. I ordered a black tea with coffee jelly and a jasmine iced tea. The tea was great ...smooth, refreshing, and not too sweet. Customer service was excellent. The staff was friendly, polite, and got my order together pretty quickly. Overall, I'd say it's a nice little spot to try at least once, especially if you're a PCC student or already in the area. Personally, I tend to prefer boba shops with a little more personality. There wasn't much art on the walls, games to play, or anything that made the space feel especially memorable. It could use a little more fun and character, but that's just a suggestion. Would I come back? Maybe! It mostly depends on whether I'm craving their tea.

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    ALittle Tea - Ovaltine with boba

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    ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea - Green Thai Tea

    ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea

    4.3(258 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Their drinks are pretty good. Can't go wrong with their signature - Original Thai Tea. Also, like…read moretheir rose drinks. To order: Can order online, in store with the cashier or there are two kiosks available. Service has always been fine. Never an issue. SIGNATURE DRINKS: Original Thai Tea 4.5/5 70% sweet is sweet enough. 30% for less sweet. Thai Green Milk Tea 4.25/5 Not bad. Thai Red Plum 4.25/5 Kinda like it even though it's acquired taste. Definitely not the kind of drink I would have everyday, but good to have once in a long while. Thai Lemon Tea 2.5-3/5 Trying really hard to like it, but it's very so-so for me. Not my cup of tea. The Butterfly Collection: Honey Lemon Butterly Tea w/ Basil Seed 4.25/5 30% sugar. Like that it's slightly tart. Flavor/taste is good. Butterfly Pea Milk Tea w/ Basil Seed 4.25/5 30% sugar. Tastes sweeter than 30% sugar. Could taste the condensed milk. OTHER DRINKS: Yuzu Rose Tea 4.5/5 Bf likes this drink. I have couple sips and thought it was good (would order again). Thai Green Tea Latte 4.25/5 Their Thai Green Tea is pretty good. Probably won't be getting the latte version in the future cuz it comes with Pandan Boba and I'm kinda alright/so-so with it. Lychee Green Tea 4/5 Not bad. Decent.

    It's nice to see Cha TraMue brand expand to their own store front. Basically they are the source…read moreof Thai tea, for much of Thailand and most authentic Thai restaurants in the US. They've been importing, growing, and supplying tea for over 80 years. There was a time when my ex was considering opening a Thai restaurant, and we'd go to LAX-C outside of downtown LA to make sure we could get Cha TraMue tea leaves in bulk. I actually like their rose drinks quite a bit too. And their choice of plastic cups are at least more structurally hardy - unlike places like 85'C that have cheaped out into using the softer, malleable plastic cups that have a higher tendency to leach microplastics under heat. I will say, I wouldn't deviate from the sweetness level for Thai tea too much. This location is a bit inconsistent so it'll taste off if you try to go to 70% or 50%. I usually avoid boba, but I make it an exception to get their pandan boba. Although again... sometimes their at this location is inconsistent, and it'll be missing that pleasant, aromatic pandan essence. Plus the they've also been too chicken shit to call out my name. You know, you enter your name: "Fat Boy." But when my order was ready, they'd only say "Boy!" Now I don't feel so guilty tipping only 15% instead of 20%.

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    Green Thai Tea

    ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea - Thai Green Tea Latte

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    ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea - Coco Milk (no caffeine) for my daughter . She really liked it, even though I changed the sweetness to 70%.

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    Coco Milk (no caffeine) for my daughter . She really liked it, even though I changed the sweetness to 70%.

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