Parking: Very tight and small parking lot. More spaces underground but it gets filled up pretty fast. How many import teas are we gonna get in sgv? I'm not complaining though, I like the majority of them and Charlie's tea is a great addition. They fall under the line of molly tea and auntea jenny expansion into California. I prefer Charlie's over both the competitors in terms of milk tea. You are getting about the same size and same experience. But there was no crazy line and the misty peach + green grape milk teas are delicious compared to what some competitors offer at least in my preference. You are getting the usual $7+ tea for the high quality tea but I honestly think they did it the best. There was only one machine to take orders and this can be a potential bottleneck, im sure you can order through hungry panda and fantuan. The service was normal, there's limited seating and it's more of a grab and go shop, but it's enough. read more

Charlie's Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

There are so many boba places popping in the SGV and I must try all! Parking at this plaza isn't the most ideal since it's shared with the other business and Hilton. I always had to park underground and the parking spaces are tight. The first thing I saw when I stepped into the shops are the different creative designs of the cups that were really pretty. I ordered the Jade Dew Jasmine milk tea that I thought was a bit too light for me. The drink taste good but the tea was a bit light tasting and wasn't creamy enough. Packaging is cute tho. read more

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~ Great Teas! ~ Moonlit milk tea & Phoenix milk tea are the best here! Depending on what time you go there can be a wait. There's a parking structure downstairs. read more

The charlesshrub tea latte was pretty. I tasted alot more tea which is good. I got 100% sweetness and it was perfect still. For the grape one it was super sweet so i think 70% wouldve been good for that. I wouldnt mind coming again. Didnt have a bad experience with them yet but i did notice they were busy even without the long line so i guess people are ordering online for pick up or delivery. It is in the corner and parking is easier if you go downstairs. read more

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With all the boba shop in the area, the teas must really stand out to survive. I don't recall if there were options to get pure teas. I only saw milk teas or lattes. I dunno about the other drinks, but my clover latte was pretty average. I tasted a lot of milk. More milk than teas. I like the cups and all. It was pretty & cute. However, that was the end of it. Employees provided minimal services. We ordered thru the kiosk. One of the staffs mentioned about posting on IG to get a free gift. So that was nice. The manager or owner was not good with customer service. When we were waiting for drinks, these 2 ladies walked in and kept staring at us. No smile or anything. In fact, they looked pshhh...I really thought they were just regular customers until the lady in a white blouse walked to check in on the staffs and inventory...lol like what? You're a part of the establishment, but no greeting or anything nice.. Good luck read more

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New boba shop in the SGV! The shop reminded me of Chayanyuese in Changsha with their signature pecan ceylon tea. Located in a plaza with a lot of food and drink options, there is a plentiful underground parking lot as well as some surface parking. I tried the Pecan Ceylon Tea and the peach oolong tea. The Pecan ceylon tea had a delicious whipped topping and was perfectly balanced with the light milky tea. The peach oolong was also pretty good, with a light fruity milky taste. We added golden boba to it, which was fresh and tasty. We came on 5/20 so it was the BOGO 50% off deal. The service was patient with giving recommendations. They called our number and need the receipt to verify your order. Getting the order was quick and there were plenty of tables inside to sit and drink at. Overall, would recommend this place! Fresh and light milky lattes. Their menu is pretty small but I hope to be back to try another one of their teas. read more

Charlie's Tea - Pecan Ceylon and Peach Oolong - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Only tried one tea so far and had to give 5 stars. Disclaimer is that I did try this spot for the first time because of their buy one get one free deal. I ordered a grape green milk tea and it was tasty! I thought the combination sounded odd and maybe not good but it was surprisingly good. I feel like their milk could have made it extra special as in it tasted more like cream. The aesthetics of the shop was elegant and the designs for their cups and napkins were added detailed touches done just right. The tea shop has been on my mind since and I have been telling all my friends how much I enjoyed it! read more

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I'm glad to find this tea place. I love my peach oolong milk tea and my topping is tea Jelly. I got it 70% as recommended and it came out perfect for my pallet. I'm not a big fan of sweet drinks and I thought it may come out a little too sweet, but it is not too sweet at all My hubby got Brown sugar bubbles Ceylon black milk tea with 50% sweet. He loved it. It also was a good sweetness. The place is cute , small with 5 tables and one side bench sofa a long the wall in the back area. Not good for big groups. It is more of take out. Fast and friendly service. read more

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The grape Jazmin is soooo good! That is my to go drink when I order from here. The service is always great, everyone is kind and welcoming, the place is clean and has inside seating as well as soft music playing in the background. I will say I'm a little disappointed because I believe they are cutting cost and giving plastic bags instead of nice somewhat paper insulated bags with a beautiful design. The paper bag looks really cheap so I hope they can go back to the more attractive insulated bag. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Came in the other day to try the ceylon black with pecan cream top. Drink was good but pretty average. Aesthetics are cute but the interior is small and service was not that great. They also charge for the insulated bag which is a con for me as other boba places give it to you for free. read more

Charlie's Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

With the rise of modern luxe boba shops popping up left and right, this one was alright and not my favorite. Prices are quite reasonable but if you wanted to add a topping like boba it's an additional $1. Added Brown Sugar Boba to one of our drinks and it was a disappointment. Mushy, no bounce or chew that good boba has. Ceylon Black Milk Tea -tea flavor was quite mild, would have preferred it to be a bit stronger. It wasn't overly creamy which I prefer. Moonlit Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea -floral but not overly floral but wasn't as strong as I'd prefer either. Good but not great. read more

Charlie's Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

WHY DOES IT SMELL LIKE MUSTY DURIAN IN HERE? At first I thought they might have a durian drink on their menu, but they didn't. Also the B grade on grand opening, isn't the best, but I guess it's just the location they're in and growing pains, but YOU KNOW WHAT? Despite all this, this is a great and formidable contender in the Valley Blvd BOBA WARS. I'd put them on the same level as Molly Tea for the quality and taste of their milk tea. You know the Chinese mean business in their boba and if you go to a place with one of those thin 3 pronged flute straws, you know it's going to be legit. They currently have some deals since they just opened such as posting on Instagram for an air freshener/scent card and you get a scratcher card too for future purchases and discounts. I went on a Thursday afternoon after the lunch rush and it was quite busy for that awkward time. Makes sense since they just opened and since they only have 1 ordering kiosk. I can't imagine what the weekend or Friday night crowds are like, but despite this the staff is super efficient and I didn't have to wait long at all for my drink to come out. Like many of the newly emerging Chinese tea franchises in SoCal, the cup and bag design and overall aesthetic is immaculate. Great for pictures and I love that it's actually cute and has some colorful, elegant flair to it versus the minimalism slop we are subjected to. Love the ancient Chinese art with the people all holding tea. There's some seating to the side back, but it's limited and the waiting area is the place that gets the most crowded. Beware on a busy day or night though. I got their Clovershrub Tea Latte at 70% sweet and less ice. I had no concept of what a clover shrub was, thinking that it's like the grass clovers that we have here in America, LOL. After Googling it, it's a flowering plant from the pea family. Very lightly floral and a creamy milk tea taste and flavor. Delicious and if it weren't for the straw stopping me, I'd inhale all of it. I was skeptical at first due to the smell and the limited menu, but Charlie's Tea is definitely one of my top boba spots. However, I must preface every review I write for any business in this plaza. It's a PvP zone with no regard for human life. Cars just turn and back out without a care in the world and it's super crowded up and down stairs. I would park elsewhere, at your own caution, and walk to this plaza. read more

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Located in the Hilton Plaza in SGV, adding to the already super packed plaza is Charlie's Tea, a new tea spot that's adding to the huge variety of tea shops on Valley Blvd alone. First impressions is that the style is very similar to Molly Tea. Cups, caps, straws, and overall design is very similar. Is that a good thing? Very much so. Parking - Free in a crowded parking lot, underground parking is also available. I would honestly park across the street in the 99 ranch plaza if there's no parking whatsoever and just walk across. My wife and I visited during their grand opening weekend where they were doing BOGO. We were able to get our hands on some tasty Misty Peach Oolong Tea. It was super refreshing especially since it was a bit of a warmer day. Packaging is wonderful, design overall is very cute and definitely has a "bouncy" vibe to it. This is definitely a go to drink if you like the lighter side of tea. The sweet peach + oolong flavoring is always a good recommendation. We also loved that the interior is not too small but not too big either. Couple tables inside but it's mainly a grab and go type tea shop. Decorations all around along with friendly & quick staff is also a nice sight to see as well. Happy to have a lot tea option in a crowded SGV area. Will definitely be returning another time to try their other drinks. read more

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Came here during their soft opening got the green grape jasmine tea latte and the ceylon with pecan cream top; amazing 10/10, perfect sweetness, fruit flavor not overwhelming at all and tea strength is very good, not bitter, and you can taste it! Wanted to go back the next day because I slurped it up so fast! But I wanted to try the toppings, so I waited a bit! Came back today and got the Dancong Oolong milk tea with boba and the peach oolong milk tea, peach is subtle and tastes super delicious not overwhelmed at all, like the grape! The dancong milk tea is sweet and has a good tea base and the boba is soft! Looking forward to the next drink! read more

Charlie's Tea - Ceylon black with pecan cream top & green grape jasmine tea latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Charlie's Tea is located in the same plaza as A Bakery, TSUKE Artisan Noodle and also newly opened NaiSnow Tea & Bakery. Charlie's Tea is having their grand opening this weekend with buy one get one free selected drinks, which is what brought both my husband and I today (their grand opening special runs through tomorrow with a different drink as part of their buy one get one free deal). The wait wasn't really too long and I believe we waited about 30 or so minutes total to order our drinks and to pick them up. For this grand opening special, we ended up getting: Ceylon Black Milk Tea, $6.69- We both decided to take advantage of this deal so we got a total of 4 drinks for the price of two. We ordered 2 drinks to be made with no ice and no sweetener. We ordered the other 2 drinks to be made with no ice and 30% sweetener. The drinks made with the 30% sweetener was a little better than the one without but I could also drink it without sweetener (just as a reference, I typically order 25% sweetener or no sweetener at tea houses because I think drinks made with 50% sweetener is too sweet for me now). The tea was very good and paired perfectly with the milk used. The tea was smooth and just made right. --------------------------- (Total= $13.38, tax included + after grand opening special) When we got inside this small tea house, there was one kiosk by the window to order (and yes you are also able to get the buy one get one free special on that kiosk) and also one employee by the counter to take your order (which is what we ended up doing, just because of us being next to make an order). The employee helping us was nice and he also spoke English (for those wondering if one would have trouble ordering). Overall, we had a great experience at Charlie Tea and would come back. But the major downfall is the parking. Although there is an underground parking lot, you are required to pay. But on this day that we visited, they were not charging for parking but am sure this is not how it normally is since there is a sign regarding self parking prices ($10) in the underground parking lot. read more

Charlie's Tea - Ceylon Black Milk Tea, $6.69 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Checked out this new tea spot in San Gabriel named Charlie's Tea. It is in a small shopping lot area with pretty tight parking. The store itself is a little small. But it does have some chairs and tables in the back. I ordered their Jasmin tea and it tasted pretty good! Interior-wise I like the color scheme and the drink was delicious. Had to wait a little bit but I think it is actually pretty good. read more

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Grand opening in April 2026. I heard Charlie's Tea is a popular drink spot in China. I ordered the Ceylon Black with pecan cream top and the Misty Peach Oolong Milk Tea, which are among their top five drinks. I liked the Peach Oolong much more--it was smooth, with a rich tea flavor and a nice hint of peach. It actually reminded me of Molly Tea. The Ceylon Black tasted more like a regular milk tea with cream, not as flavorful as the Peach Oolong. read more

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Fresh brewed tea + freshly boiled boba....What's not to like. The teas are more traditional vs your classic milk tea or powered drinks. Our teas were still warm as they brewed it fresh and just added ice which is as fresh as it gets. I didnt mind the lightly cooled temperature. We got the Peach Oolong and Oamanthus Oolong. Both with ice and recommended sugar. Drinks were by far the best versions of Oolong Ive had in a long time. Aromatic amd authentic. Service was quick given they were packed when we went but you can order off a kiosk or at the counter. Minimal seating inside but they give you an awesome insulated bag for take out. Parking is difficult but it's underground. Definitely recommend if youre in the area! read more

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It may be the best milk tea I've ever had! The tea is freshly brewed and fragrant. Perfectly balanced. I got the Moonlit Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea and enjoyed it very much. I just wish it was a bit colder and maybe a bit more ice, especially since the tea is made hot. But I wouldn't want to dilute the tea either. The service was fast and friendly, even when it was very busy. You order at a kiosk and then wait for your drink. It's in a small shop with limited seating in a shopping place next to the Hilton. There's free underground parking which is a huge plus. read more

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Consistency and speedy regardless how busy they are, this is my 2nd time visiting them and each time there is a line and there's a reason for that. Great tasting milk tea, similar to Molly's tea house but different flavors. I honestly like this one more, better tea taste imo. Well try them and let me know your opinions. We drive 45+ miles to drink tea that should give you a hint read more

Charlie's Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Quick service even with a long line out the door. We waited around 30 minutes to order. Here's the drinks breakdown: Moonlit Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea has a floral taste with a slight Oolong aftertaste. Refreshing and best with the Osmanthus jelly 4/5 Phoenix Dancong Oolong Milk is a creamy yet slightly fruity taste with a sweet aftertaste. With Osmanthus jelly (not included in original drink), it makes it a bit more floral. 4.5/5 Small interior with a kiosk and a bench as well cute decor. This is the place to get a good tea drink. read more

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Jade Jasmine Milk Tea - 4/5. It tasted super mid on my first visit, but when I came back, it was great. They might still be figuring out the ratios. The cream top is smooth and not overly sweet. The store was crowded for their grand opening, but the drinks came out quickly. Parking in this plaza is chaotic though... you might be better off parking in the plaza across the street. read more

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Felt the milk teas tasted a bit underwhelming, especially with how much they were already charging. It was an extra $2 or $3 for the pecan whip cream. The drink would've been $9~. I did order on the tablet though. Tried the Ceylon black milk tea, green grape jasmine milk tea, and jade dew Jasmine milk tea. They all tasted very classic and clean. But the most interesting was probably the green grape flavor, since it had a light grape flavor. Ceylon was nice too. The cashier asked if I was panda?! while waiting for my drink....lol what! Is that their delivery service? I was a "panda" from my high school hahah. It's located in a busy but cool plaza, with plentiful parking downstairs (3 floors?!). read more

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We had come to Charlie's Tea during their grand opening, and ordered their top 5 drinks and were very pleased with all of them! This is our second visit and the ambiance and service was all top notch. Would 100% come again!! read more

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I'm impressed every single time I come here, even during their grand opening when it was super busy. The service is honestly so efficient I walked in and within 5 minutes I was already able to place my order, and my drink usually comes out within 5-10 minutes max. I also like that there's almost always space to sit, whether it's the side seating area or inside. The atmosphere is super chill and relaxing, especially with the interesting ancient style music playing in the background. It's a nice place to just grab a drink and hang out for a bit. The drinks themselves are really refreshing, and I actually appreciate that the menu isn't overwhelmingly huge. They mainly focus on their teas instead of doing too many crazy toppings or smoothie type drinks, and honestly it works because everything I've tried so far has been impressive. Definitely becoming one of my go-to drink spots. read more

Charlie's Tea - Green grape and jasmine - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Surprised at how good it was! I got the ceylon black milk tea bogo and came again next day for the green grape jasmine tea latte bogo. Imo this is as good as molly tea and chahalo and the best part is, charlie's tea is cheaper :) read more

Charlie's Tea - Green grape jasmine tea latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The milk tea drinks are very floral and creamy. I really enjoyed the Ceylon milk tea with boba. The service is ok. The staff are focused on making and running the drinks. We stood in front of the counter register for a while and then realized there was a self ordering kiosk in the corner by the entrance. read more

The milk tea scene in the SGV never gets tiring since there are always new places opening! Charlie's Tea is another tea place from China which serves high quality milk teas in the cutest cups. I got the peach oolong mt and I thought the flavor was great, comparable to my favorite mt places! I only wish that there was an oat milk or non-dairy option here, since I'm lactose intolerant and so are many of my friends, so I wish I could take them here but as of right now there are no drink options for them :( hoping this will change soon! read more

Charlie's Tea - Peach Oolong MT - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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High quality tea brewed by each cup. You can see their teapresso machine. They have their operations in order because I came on a Saturday at 1pm. Line was out the door by 10 groups at least. My drinks came out in less than 10 mins. They also had a bunch of online orders to make. I have only heard of Charlie tea in the last month. I was getting a massage nearby and was thinking about where to get boba after. I saw on IG Charlie tea was having a bogo deal on their Ceylon milk tea and that solidified my decision to try them. Inside isn't super spacious but they are churning out the drinks at a good rate that it's not really ever too crowded inside. They also have chairs for you to sit and some tables. It's a loud environment so don't expect to get work done on a laptop. It's more for socializing and sipping on drinks. read more

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Their service and demeanor are very cute. 70% for a drink is sweet because they use cane sugar. Peach oolong is thick for some reason but good. Could be the straws. read more

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Great service Friendly staff Looking forward to returning The shop is very clean and surreal. The drinks come in a very pleasant lookin read more

Charlie's Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Not bad not amazing. Tea is average but there is a line due to the hype that is occurring for any new bubble tea spots. Service is okay as most of the service is going to be kiosk service. Ambiance is cool as there's seating at the back. read more

A new modern Chinese tea shop just opened in the SGV, so I had to check it out. The packaging had me sold - cute and aesthetic. The tea aroma was fragrant and the green grape flavor was light and refreshing without being overpowering. They recommended getting less sugar and it turned out perfect. Even during grand opening weekend, the line moved quickly and the drinks came out fast. Definitely coming back to try more signature drinks! read more

Charlie's Tea - Charlie's Tea Cups - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Came here the day after their grand opening. I had a preorder on hungry panda and honestly I was surprised how well they handed it. Drinks were made very quickly to a point where I questioned if it was actually premade.. I got two different preorders and ended up with three drinks - misty peach oolong milk tea, jade dew jasmine milk tea, and moonlit osmanthus oolong milk tea. The ice and sugar levels were set to their default recommended levels. I'm going to start by saying that the drinks were all good but they're on the milkier end, which was slightly disappointing because I expected more tea taste. Whatever milk they used was also a bit thick and it clogged up my throat. I'm still quite impressed by the drinks though because the flavors are decent and true to the name. Misty peach oolong milk tea- it was hard to tell that there's oolong in here but it's honestly the best out of the three drinks I got. It's peachy and refreshing. Moonlit osmanthus oolong milk tea - osmanthus is very prominent in this drink. Again, tea is very light and it's more milky. Jade dew jasmine milk tea - extremely disappointing. I believe there was a mix up on the hungry panda app because the English said I was going to be getting a green grape jasmine milk tea but the Chinese name matched the jade dew jasmine milk tea. I ended up receiving the jade dew jasmine milk tea. There are way better jasmine milk teas in the area. It's way too light in tea taste and very milky. Do not recommend. Located in a plaza with extremely hard to find parking. I'd come here more often if it weren't for the location. read more

New tea spot in town in. The drinks are great. Must try if you're into 626 boba trend. The wait take about 30 mins plus so plan ahead.

Service was best and staff was super friendly. Most definitely coming back here for more read more

Charlie's Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The tea is very fragrant. I came during their bogo promotion for their ceylon black milk tea and that drink was very good. Would recommend this new boba spot in the SGV area! The service is great too! read more

Charlie's Tea - 2 Ceylon Black Milk Tea and Peach Oolong Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The drinks were fresh, flavorful, and made perfectly. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was clean and welcoming. Parking is a pain though. read more

Tooke me 25min to get to this place and yet one of the best tea place in SG!!!! I love getting the Jade Dew Jasmine milk tea with 30% sweet. It's perfect! read more

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This place has a B and they just opened that says enough. tea is exactly the same as every other tea place, and it's very chaotic and the workers were not welcoming at all. read more