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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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
I was really excited to try this place since I've heard good things. I ordered online for pick up. I got the clover shrub black tea with the hazelnut cream top and the green grape jasmine tea. The cream top comes separately when u order online. I put the cream top in my drink and took a taste and I realized the cream was SOUR. IT WAS SPOILED and went bad. I was so sad cuz I really wanted to like it. I ended up having to throw my drink away too since the cream already got inside. Sadddd I tried taking the cream out but some of it was already mixed into the drink. I ended up calling the store to tell them their batch was bad and he told me to refer the 3rd party site I ordered from in order to get my refund. The grape jasmine drink however was pretty tasty. It was light and the grape flavor was good. I got it with golden boba but it wasn't really sweeten. At least the texture was there. Overall I would try their other drinks. But this time left a bad taste in my mouth.
3 months ago
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
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
2 months ago
No lines, no wait, easy to order at kiosk and barely any wait for my drink! Can't complain. Also, a simple post on social media to get their car freshener freebie! Charlie's Tea Jade Dew Jasmine Milk Tea was really refreshing after a long day. The 70% sweetness is perfect, while lots of tea flavor coming through. Super cute packaging as well! I highly recommend. read more
11 days ago
Charlie's tea couldn't have picked a worse parking lot, because it will take you longer to park, than to actually get your order. The tea itself, is great, it is comparable to Molly Tea. You're basically choosing this if one or the other has a longer wait time. However, you're just here to grab and go, the shop itself is very small, so you don't really have space to hang out here. The packaging is very cute, and meets the standards. read more
Came again to try peach oolong tea and osmanthus oolong. The peach oolong tea has a bitter taste which is interesting and is actually a pleasant surprise. Tastes very different than other boba shops. The osmanthus oolong is very nutty which is also surprising to me because osmanthus usually isnt nutty but i enjoy them very much read more
I came on a late afternoon. I was very lucky to find a parking space on the top level. There were other tea spots/bakeries in this plaza, so it seems like very tough competition! The interior decor is very nice and cute. I didn't have to wait too long to place my order. There are a few tables and chairs while I waited for my drink. I got the Moonlit Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea. It was very good. read more
2 months ago
I had to try Charlie's tea when I was back home because I saw that they recently opened. We walked in and ordered at their kiosk. We decided to get Ceylon Black With Pecan Cream Top and Phoenix Dancong Oolong Milk Tea. Both drinks were so good, but I liked the phoenix dancong oolong milk tea more. The phoenix was so aromatic and had an authentic oolong tea flavor. I felt like once we mixed the cream top for the ceylon black drink, it got overwhelmed with the whip cream taste. The straws that they provided us were also really thin so I was able to enjoy it at a super slow pace haha. There are a few tables where you can enjoy your drinks at. Parking can be difficult especially on a weekend because it is located in a busy plaza. I would definitely come back to try their other drinks and boba toppings. read more
Popular fresh milk tea shop Charlie's Tea 茶理宜世 has officially expanded from China to the SGV. They are best known for their incredibly aromatic, fresh milk drinks. I tried the Jade Dew Jasmine Milk Tea and the Moonlit Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, both were beautifully fragrant and aromatic. The parking lot is small, but there is underground parking! read more
Finally trying Charlie's Tea and it did not disappoint. Interior has a peaceful vibe and they have wifi! Might try studying here next time. Ordering is through a kiosk at the front. Got the Green Grape Jasmine Tea Latte with no sugar and golden boba. First sip was absolutely heavenly. Super fragrant jasmine tea with refreshing notes of green grape that perfectly compliment the tea. The golden boba is on the chewier side with a hint of sweetness. Overall, drink exceeded expectations and would definitely come back! read more
3 months ago
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
Drinks were underwhelming. Ordered the misty peach oolong MT & green grape jasmine tea latte; both drinks were mild in flavor but the tea essence was prominent. This boba shop felt very familiar to others and didn't have a standout note. read more
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
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3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
23 days ago
First time I had the green grape jasmine and I was intrigued but gave it a shot. SO GOOD. Came back again and service is always so fast. With some seating too. Parking is a little hard to find bc the plaza is always busy but worth it lol. read more
once again there's a new chinese tea shop in the 626! we ordered the ceylon black tea with pecan cream top, ceylon black tea, and peach oolong milk tea. i liked the peach oolong tea better than the ceylon black tea but it was pretty good! honestly reminds me of molly tea. i love the cups and the bag you get with it. i ordered online for pick up. their website was kinda hard to use. read more
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Recently opened tea/boba establishment. The staff is very friendly. The teas smell and taste pretty good. Would recommend checking out. read more
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
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
23 days ago
Got the green grape jasmine tea latte and it's DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend. Definitely a local hidden gem! read more
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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
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227 W Valley Blvd
Unit 168C
San Gabriel, CA 91776
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(626) 400-3485
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