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    Charlie's Tea

    4.4 (118 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Jasmine dew green milk tea with Oman
    Illa N.

    Stopped by this plaza for a meetup and decided to try this boba shop since a friend said it was good. It did not disappoint! I ordered the Dew Jasmine Milk Tea with Osmanthus Jelly, 50% sugar, and regular ice. It was really good and had a nice balance of tea and milk flavor without being too sweet. I also loved how many different sugar level options they offer. We came around 2 PM on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. The cashier was really nice and helpful and recommended this drink since it's one of her favorites. There were plenty of seats while we waited, and the shop and restroom were both clean. Parking was easy too we parked in the underground garage, which was perfect for keeping the car in the shade. Overall, really enjoyed the drink and would definitely come back!

    Ceylon Black Milk Tea with Pecan Cream Top
    Peter H.

    Solid drinks all around! Awesome staff and quick service. There are 3-4 tables in the back of the room if you wanted to come by to hang out and study too! My favorite has to be their Ceylon Black Milk Tea with Pecan Cream Top. A refreshing, balanced, and not too sweet Ceylon black milk tea that's topped off with a beautiful pecan cream top. I drank this drink over two days and the morning of the second day brought a smile to my face because it was still delicious. I'm a big fan of anything with matcha so their matcha lattes were a solid choice. We got their Matcha latte with brown sugar bubbles: one with a fresh milk tea base and another with an extra rich matcha base. They were both excellent and I'm glad variations like this exist for those who like a milk tea flavor profile vs a matcha flavor profile. We also love their Fresh Lemon Tea Phoenix Oolong and Phoenix Oolong With Cheese Top. These two drinks are perfect for a hot day. It was brutal outside and these hit the spot. It's too bad I didn't buy even more lol. The other thing worth noting is the parking situation. Charlie's Tea is located in the corner of a small strip mall that looks like there's only 10-15 parking spots. HOWEVER, keep in mind there is parking downstairs, and there is PLENTY of it! Don't shy away because this place is awesome!

    Clovershrub black tea with hazelnut cream top
    Jamie F.

    Stopped by late night to try Charlie's Tea. No lines and ordered the Clovershrub tea latte with hazelnut cream top. Charlie's Tea drinks are more Tea focused and reminded me a lot like Molly Tea in terms of presentation. Unfortunately, I did not taste any hazelnut notes from the cream top. There is seating space at the back of the shop, with 4-5 tables. I'm not sure if it was because of the time or late night, but the tables and floors were very dirty.

    Nina W.

    Place does rival Molly Tea. Osmanthus milk tea is pretty good but could have more tea taste for my preference. Clovershrub oolong tea is good too. However place got a B for a health score -_-

    Cup aesthetics
    Robert Z.

    One of the new milk tea spots testing the waters in the SGV. Charlie's tea is another one of the many "high end" milk tea shops that highlights strong tea flavors, creamy milk teas, and aesthetic cups/designs. This is a small-ish shop in a pretty popular plaza along Valley. It's one of many food/drink establishments here and its a bit hidden in a corner. Service is easy, order online, at the kiosk, or at the cashiers and they work on your tea. They have weekday specials which were nice and I was able to take advantage of them. I found their teas very fragrant and well mixed. I've tried the jasmine, pheonix oolong, and clovershrub. The jasmine has a strong floral flavor with a nice milky finish (think Molly tea). The pheonix oolong had a nice robust oolong flavor and was probably my favorite of the bunch. The clovershrub didn't seem super distinct to me but was a good milk tea, it did come with a whipped topping and "hazelnut" but I was given pecan pieces. Overall, I think this is another great option for milk teas in the SGV. I enjoyed the variety and strength of the teas. Prices are about on par with other tea shops now but the weekday specials def are a nice plus if you can make it out!

    Dianna H.

    Glad I was finally able to try out Charlie's Tea! I've seen their stores in China before and didn't realize they had expanded to the US. I popped in quickly to order two drinks while my friend waited nearby in the car. It's located in the plaza right next to the Hilton (I've been here for Cotti Coffee before) and has underground parking. On a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't too crowded. This location is fairly small with limited indoor seating, though they have some seats outside as well. I ordered my drinks via the kiosk and waited ~10 minutes before they were ready as there were a couple orders ahead of me. They make the drinks super quickly; they were calling out numbers almost every minute! I was super impressed with their speed. I ordered two drinks off their signature collection, which is their top 5 most popular/recommended drinks. I got: Misty peach oolong milk tea ($6.99 for medium) Ceylon black tea with pecan cream top ($7.49 for medium) For both drinks, 70% sugar was the recommended level. I figured it's a Chinese chain and shouldn't be too sweet, so I went with their recommendation. Just FYI, the other 3 drinks on their signature collection are the jade dew jasmine milk tea, green grape jasmine milk tea, and moonlit osmanthus oolong milk tea. When you get the drinks, the first thing you notice is the beautiful cups. There's a display in the store of all the cups they use and they're all so colorful! Of the two drinks, my favorite is the ceylon black tea. The peach oolong had a fragrant peach flavor, but for some reason it tasted a lot less sweet than the ceylon black tea, even though I ordered both at the same sugar level. The ceylon black tea had the perfect ratio of tea to milk to sugar imo, so I enjoyed it a lot more. I used the spoon they provided to scoop some of the pecan cream and that was delicious with the crunchy pecan bits as well! I will say that the drinks are a bit pricy for the size. I came on July 4 when they were offering a 26% discount on all orders, so that helped, but between the beautifully designed cups and the small-ish portions, this definitely felt like a luxury boba spot.

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    Will M.

    One of the newer boba spots in the SGV, Charlie's Tea is another chain making its way over from China. I stopped by around dinner time and there was a short wait, but I was in and out pretty quickly. I ordered the Phoenix Dancong Oolong Milk Tea with boba at 30% sugar. The drink itself was pretty decent. The tea flavor was noticeable without being too strong, and the sweetness was just about right. The only thing I didn't really enjoy was the boba. It was a little too soft for my liking and lacked that chewy texture I usually look for. Overall, I thought the tea itself was good, and I'd probably come back again. Next time though, I'd skip the boba and just order the tea by itself.

    Lemon tea
    Andrew Y.

    Simple order system at the kiosk I ordered a lemon tea and it had really good bold flavors I also tried my friends' milk tea drinks and the tea flavors are also great and not too sweet 8/10 would definitely come again

    Osmanthus oolong latte
    May N.

    Charlie's Tea is a very solid, above average milk tea spot. I would put them close to Molly, 3catea, and heytea level. I ordered the osmanthus oolong latte with osmanthus jelly. My drink was smooth, silky, and well balanced with a strong tea base. The jelly was nothing special though. Very basic and not close to the special texture of torotea jellies. Overall a really solid place, but with such heavy hitters like molly and 3catea on the same street, it struggles to stand out. I can see myself including this in my rotation once a while. You order on the tablet and pick up at the counter, so don't expect much service. The interior space is very tight so not a great place to hang out and chat or study.

    Menu June 2026
    Mabel H.

    My friend has been OBSESSED with Charlie's Tea. She lives close by and comes often for their BOGO deal on Uber Eats, and she drinks one during the car ride then the second at home lmao. I've only tried the Clovershrub Tea Latte ($6.49) since that was the BOGO deal that day, but I liked it! Floral and reminiscent of MollyTea. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, to be honest. They're located in a plaza that's also connected to the Hilton in San Gabriel. A two level parking garage is underneath that's convenient in getting to either location. I'll be back to try other flavors and toppings!

    Yumi L.

    Another chinese tea shop in SGV. The quality of the drink is the same as Molly Tea and Heytea. The plus is that they have boba which is amazing. Their oolong milk tea tasted very aromatic and smooth. However the cup is pretty small for what you pay for. Parking is easy since theres an underground lot. There's only one self ordering kiosk. Came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy.

    Menu (May 26, 2026)
    Ian A.

    I had an adequate experience at Charlie's Tea (San Gabriel). I ordered the Peach Oolong Milk Tea ($6.99 - Less Ice - 70% Sugar). The primary flavor is milk with hints of sweetness. The tea was barely noticeable. At the very least, the drink is thirst quenching. I arrived at Charlie's Tea (San Gabriel) on Tuesday (around 11AM - Opening Time). Parking is simple. There's a convenient underground parking lot; sign says, "2 Hrs Customer Parking Only." There's also a couple spots to charge EV vehicles. Customers primarily order at the self-service kiosk. Staff is polite and diligent. Staff promptly greets new visitors before resuming their work. My drink took about five minutes. As mentioned, I ordered the Peach Oolong Milk Tea ($6.99 - Less Ice - 70% Sugar). It's a very unmemorable drink. The tea flavor was drowned in milk, and I had an underwhelming experience. There's hints of a quality base, but the amount of ingredients screamed frugal. Still, the drink is refreshing enough. On ambiance, Charlie's Tea (San Gabriel) is comfortable and clean. There's about five tables and a plush bench. I also enjoyed the instrumental piano music. There's also a gender neutral restroom. Overall, I appreciated my underwhelming visit to Charlie's Tea (San Gabriel). The drinks were not the most memorable, but I believe with better adjustments, there's sincere potential. Charlie's Tea (San Gabriel) is not awful. 3.9 out of 5

    Karen T.

    Popular tea brand in China with hundreds of locations worldwide, Charlie's Tea finally made its way to LA. They have a very limited menu, only offering variations of milk teas. Since they only focus on milk teas, the quality of each drink is pretty good. I have tried the Misty Peach Oolong Milk Tea, Clovershrub Tea Latte, and Phoenix Dancong Oolong Milk Tea. All drinks tasted pretty similar with slight differences. The tea flavor and aroma really stuck out. The drinks didn't feel too sugary at all. They were actually quite refreshing to drink. Although I don't think this tea shop lives up to Molly Tea's standards, my partner and I were still pleasantly surprised with our visits here. There are 5 small tables with bench seating all the way in the back of the shop, not a great spot to hang out at.

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    I'm a boba addict and go here atleast once a week. Same price as Molly tea, in my opinion tastes way better than it. 10000/10

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    Chicha San Chen

    Chicha San Chen

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This boba spot is small with a decent number of tables, but it can get pretty noisy on weekends if…read moreyou're planning to work here. Parking is easy since it's located in a plaza, but the area can get busy on weekends. We ordered the honey osmanthus oolong tea and milk tea with boba. Both had strong tea flavors, and the boba was super soft and chewy. The honey osmanthus oolong was light and refreshing. I also noticed they only offer one standard size and don't allow additional toppings for the boba milk tea, even for an extra charge. Service was fast and efficient, and thankfully, there wasn't much of a wait when we visited.

    There are so many boba and tea shops along Valley Blvd, but I still find myself coming back to…read moreChicha San Chen. If there's no wait, this is probably my favorite choice in the area because I really enjoy their tea! This visit, I ordered: - Bubble Milk Tea - High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Lemon What I like most about Chicha is that the tea flavor actually stands out. Their drinks taste more tea-forward and not too milky compared with many other boba shops. The High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Lemon was especially refreshing and fragrant, while the Bubble Milk Tea was a nice classic choice. With so many tea shops competing for attention along Valley Blvd, Chicha San Chen remains one of my favorites. Service is easy, you can order online or in store. Simple and clean inside. There is parking lot in the plaza.

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    Torotea

    Torotea

    4.5
    (533 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Solid spot for creamy popcorn milk tea and plenty of decaf options! This is one of my go-to places…read morewhen I'm craving a more dessert- or latte-style boba drink. I usually get the popcorn milk tea, which is sweet and creamy and pairs really well with the boba jelly. The tea flavor is a little harder to pick out in this drink, but everything works well together. I also love that they have several decaf options, including the barley milk tea, which has nice roasty flavors, along with other milk tea and fruit tea choices. The interior is also really aesthetic and inviting. I know that whenever I bring a friend here, they'll enjoy it--it's a spot that seems to be a crowd-pleaser with everyone around me!

    Another Torotea location we can cross off! My husband and I have visited the one in Diamond Bar…read moreprior. Same friendly service and the drinks are just as good! We came here on a Sunday afternoon. It was super chill, we were able to enjoy our drinks inside. I ordered their location exclusive Pinewood Pure Tea. It's described as a black tea delicately smoked with pine wood, with a fragrant earthy essence and a whisper of campfire warmth. It was a perfect summer drink that could be enjoyed inside or outside while strolling down the shaded side walk. Overall, I highly recommend! They have so many delicious options. I'm glad we could add this as one of go-to spots in San Marino. Thanks, Torotea!

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    Chun Yang Tea - San Gabriel

    Chun Yang Tea - San Gabriel

    4.7
    (305 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Pet friendly
    Grab-and-go

    It is always a treat when I get to have Chun Yang Tea! I wish they'd open one in Orange County…read more There are so many drinks that I like from here, but my current favorites are: Mango Coconut Sago ($7.29), Lychee Oolong ($5.99), Kumquat Lemon ($6.59), and Lemon Green Tea with Green Tea Jelly ($5.99). I love that they have an online ordering system that does not charge extra fees. I still hate that this is located in a very limiting parking lot. There is often no parking space available, so it's best to come with someone else so that they can wait in the car while you run in to grab the drinks.

    Tried plenty of tea shops in the 626, but Chun Yang is still one of my favorite!…read moreAs an oolong tea lover, their Osmanthus Honey Oolong Tea Latte ($6.79) is my go to. I usually ask for less ice and 0% percent sugar since it's already sweetened with honey. The oolong is fragrant, smooth and tastes high quality, making every sip a treat. This drink instantly brightens my day. The staff are friendly and ordering from the self-service kiosk makes it quick and easy. It's definitely a grab and go spot. The only downside is that the shop is tucked toward the back of the plaza, somewhat hidden and parking can be difficult during busy times. I usually have better luck finding street parking. With so many tea shops popping up, Chun Yang continues to be one of my tried and true favorites- a perfect fusion of traditional and modern.

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    Tapioca Mochi is now available from 7/11/2025. Jelly Noodle is back from 7/11/2025 too.
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