#71 in my Teaholic Diaries. There used to be a Gotcha in Cypress that I loved going to, so I was happy to discover one here in Rosemead closer to where I live now. The store is spacious and well-kept, and the employee was helpful in describing the different drinks. I ultimately went with the sun-moon-lake tea while my friend ordered their signature milk tea. Both drinks were fantastic. I love how their drinks are more tea-focused than other boba shops. The store motto "We farm our own tea" really shows in each of their well-balanced tea drinks. In every drink I've tried there, the tea flavor has been clean and deep, and strong enough to shine through the milk and sugar. So to summarize, if you're looking for more tea-focused drinks then Gotcha is a good choice. read more

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOBA PLACES! You have to try their milk tea or charcoal milk tea! I know it's basic, but these drinks have a really creamy taste, different from other boba places, and the tea helps keeps me up at night to do homework. They also use non-dairy creamer which is a bonus! :D read more

Gotcha Tea House - Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Cute little place near PetSmart with good drinks. I've been here during the month it first opened and a few more times during quarantine. The stamp card is partially why I keep coming back. I will say that they really have improved from what I remember a couple months ago. My favorite drink is the brown sugar fresh milk & boba. I like it better than the brown sugar milk tea, perhaps because it isn't as sweet. The cheese foam is a pretty good addition to the drink. As for the creme brulee, it was too much caramel for me, but not bad overall. The boba itself is alright, not as soft as I would like it to be; one time, it was even too hard. Something I would NOT order again is the Paris 1883. It has caramel, egg pudding, grass jelly, boba, and crushed oreo. Way too many toppings that did not work well together. Their cups are adorable and I really appreciate their cupholders. It is so much easier to carry multiple drinks. Staff are always friendly and move quick. I will be back soon to collect more stamps! I understand why the place is called Gotcha... cause they've got me. read more

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Recently found a super cute little tea shop located in the Rosemead Plaza! We got: * Honey Lemon Green Tea w/ Mixed Fruits * Taro Fresh Milk I loved their mixed fruit drink because they give a decent amount of fresh fruit and it tastes amazing! It's definitely mixed fruit because they give a wide variety of fruits from strawberries to cantaloupes and more! The taro fresh milk was also really good because they use real taro in the drink and I liked the texture of the bits of taro. Highly recommend this tea shop because their drinks are super fresh and delicious! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Honey Lemon Green tea with mixed fruit and Taro Fresh Milk - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

The worst black tea I've ever had. Thats what I get for being too lazy to drive a bit further down to Yifang. Ordered a Sun Moon Lake black tea-- immediately could tell from the color that it was watered down or not brewed enough. Looked like green tea. Tasted like water w some sugar. What a waste of $ Maybe come here if you like flavored drinks but not if you just want a basic tea... which if you're a tea house, maybe should learn to brew it correctly? Luckily for me, hubby went out and got me Yifang after. read more

Gotcha Tea House - What real black tea color should look like on the left. Gotcha Tea House black tea on the right. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Black charcoal milk tea. Yum. Great service Store was clean Price reasonable Drink was refreshing Boba was okay read more

Tasty drinks, friendly staff, very modern and cute interior. Open to 930pm as well :) read more

Gotcha Tea House - Passion Fruit Tea, 54. Paris 1883 Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Thank you Joy!!! One of the best matcha latte with boba I've had as an expert on Milk teas in LA! Found this little gem in a strip mall on my on the 10 Freeway. Customize, great taste and refreshing! read more

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Well Date of Visit : October 20, 2023 and finishing off the day with a Bang !! Why not some Boba Tea so as I was searching on Yelp For Boba Tea Places Gotcha Tea came up and as I was flipping through the photos I was quite impressed with how the Boba teas looked in the photos so since I am in Rosemead I drove over to Gotcha Tea and It was located in the Rosemead Place Shopping Center and really close to Ross and Dollar Tree . The Parking is no problem and the lot is fairly big . Well as we walk in I look around and it is brightly lit inside with Plenty of Chairs and Tables for you to sit . Well it is around 7 Dollars for a Large drink or Boba Tea and it Costs an extra 75 Cents for boba in your tea . So what's 75 Cents so I just added the boba to my teas and drink . Now we got the Mango Yogumuji With Boba and also the Gotcha Signature Fruit Tea with of Course Boba now as we got our Boba Drinks I took my sip and I would say this is one of the best Boba tea shops around it had plenty of Flavor and the drinks were refreshing especially with the Boba !! The young lady working the counter was nice to bring our Drinks to our table so the service is good and I once again got my approval and I do recommend you try Gotcha Tea and enjoy the cool drinks here !! Overall I enjoyed the drinks and I can see myself coming back for more !! read more

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Found this place by surprise. I was near the place and accidentally saw this place and decided to give it a try. I order the lychee tea with 50% sugar. The taste was very good! And the sweetness is just right! Really love this place and will come back! read more

After having one taste of the brown sugar fresh milk with boba, the drink literally came into my dreams and said "GOTCHA". Yup, I came the next day! The brown sugar teas are sweet so if you don't like your drinks overly sweet, then adjust accordingly. I sub the boba with grass jelly, I feel it cuts the sweetness a tad bit. Remember to mix the drink well, I didn't the first time and took a big drink, I must have made a face cuz the owner or mgr told me, you have to mix the drink well before drinking it,...duh on me! I know there are other boba spots that make brown sugar milk teas, but trust me this spot has the recipe down cold. They have stamp cards here, so don't forget to ask, cuz they won't tell you. I only knew cuz I looked at yelp pics, darn they made me lose 3 stamps from the prior day. So note to management: make sure your employees inform your customers of the stamp card, we boba freaks are all about these cards and freebies! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Brown sugar fresh milk tea and milk tea with bobas - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Am I the biggest fan of boba? No. Yet, I find myself craving this place more and more ever since I first tried it. I ordered the the Strawberry Yogurt Popping Pearls for my sibling, and the Brown Sugar Fresh Milk Tea with Boba for myself! If you're a fan of strawberry yogurt then their Yogumuji strawberry will definitely satisfy that craving. However, for me, it was all about the Brown sugar milk tea for me. It reminded me of a coffee drink, just without the caffeine and they really just hit it on the mark! Also really loved the seasonal decor! Made it feel like a nice winter wonderland with the Christmas tree they decorated. read more

Gotcha Tea House - 2. Brown Sugar Milk Tea & Boba & Strawberry Yogumuji Yogurt - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Thus place is super cute! The staff were super helpful as I am not a Boba expert. They guided me to some popular drinks and I ended up with a mango sushi with lychee jelly. It was a little sweet fpr me but a special treat! A GREAT recommendation for a hot day!!!! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Mango slush with lychee Jelly. Yummy! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Went here because I was trying another food place nearby, and they gave me a coupon discount to gotcha tea house. I've never been here but decided to try the Paris 1883 because it sounded good. Tbh it was pretty good, but nothing crazy. There's only a large option for it. The price was decent, pretty comparable to other milk tea places. However, not sure if I'd come back without the discount. read more

Gotcha Tea House - 54. Paris 1883 Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Cousin took me to tried the bamboo charcoal macchiato slush ($5.5) with caramel pudding (50¢) it was actually very refreshing. The boba is on the smaller size but super soft and chewy. To enhance the flavor, you can add sea salt milk foam, cheese foam, or tiramisu foam for 50¢ extra. I'm not sure what flavor I'm suppose taste but it's good! If you don't like slushie, you can opt out for the bamboo charcoal milk tea. read more

Gotcha Tea House - bamboo charcoal slush ($5.5) with caramel pudding (50¢) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

This might be my new go-to boba spot in SGV! They take reusable cups, huzzah! On our way to dinner, BF asked if I wanted to stop by a BTS cupsleeve event that I had mentioned earlier. If the line was short and if they took our reusable cups, then I was down. Since we came close to 5 pm, there was only 2 people in front of us in line. Before ordering, I asked if they take reusable cups and the employee at the register checked with the kitchen before confirming yes. All right, I was gonna get some boba before dinner! Just so I remember, their medium size is around 16 oz and large around 24 oz. I ordered a green milk tea ($2.75), 50% sweet with boba (0.65 cents add on). Boba was chewy and my drink was very satisfying. BF got the bamboo charcoal slush ($5.50 for large). The taste of the drink reminded both of us of black sesame. It's a good flavor if you want something that's not too sweet. Don't forget to pick up a physical stamp card with your drink order. Plenty of free parking in the large Target plaza. read more

Good boba place. A bit out of the way but also about a dollar cheaper than most other places without sacrificing quality. Have tried their Gatcha milk tea a few times and high was decent. read more

I'd seen the unique stuff this place had on their menu and wanted to check it out. But when I went they'd removed a lot of the stuff like the charcoal milk tea and the bear jelly. My boyfriend got the earl grey black tea which was pretty meh, you could make better at home for way less. I got the brown sugar fresh milk with cheese foam and creme brule, it was pretty meh too, couldn't taste the cheese foam if it was there at all, and the creme was clumpy a d not that appealing. Hate to say but I won't be returning as there's better options out there like Oops or Ten Ren. read more

Gotcha Tea House - Menu as of 8/29/2022 - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

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I came by this new establishment to meet up for games and some mixed fruit tea. They do have some cool cups with forks to eat your fruit though the overall drink failed in many ways. Too much powder and not enough naturally tasting fruit in my drink. The overall vibe of the place is upbeat with several groups hanging out or studying. It's a good place to just chill. My suggestion is you improve your drinks so not only do you have cool cups you have awesome drinks to go with it. read more

Gotcha Tea House - Game night - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

I wasn't even aware of how cute the name of this boba shop was until I was actually out of the boba shop! Gotcha but also got cha? Haha, anyway - it's about time a decent boba shop opened up in this busy plaza. There has been a ton of new restaurants (mainly chain fast food), so it was pretty exciting to hear about a small business boba shop making its way into the boba scene. The store is located by TGIF and Ross, away from Target/LA Fitness. There's a lot of parking, but because the plaza gets so busy, you might have to walk a little bit further in order to get your drink. Interior is cute and cozy with some high chairs, sofas, and tables for people to sit and study. I can definitely see this being a busy place after school hours when students want to grab a cup of boba. Menu is a little off as it starts from the right screen then the left screen. I wish there were descriptions of the drinks so that I could have a better understanding of what is in each one (like Mom's Favorite - that sounds really good, but it can be anything!); however, the worker at the register was really nice and patient as she explained the drinks and answered all my questions. I ended up going with a typical favorite of mine - green tea with cheese foam in the large size ($4.50). The tea was pretty good. Very light and refreshing, but didn't have the strong scents of green tea I usually get from stronger tea joints. I did adjust for the drink to have 70% sugar though, so maybe that's why? The cheese foam at the top was pretty good - creamy with just the right amount of buttery-ness that when blended with the tea, tasted just right. Also ordered a regular boba milk tea with pudding and 50% sugar ($5.00). I personally wasn't a fan of the milk tea flavor - the drink did have hints of tea and milk, but was on the sweeter side and not a taste I normally associate with milk tea. My friend really enjoyed it though, but he doesn't normally drink boba like I do, so I don't trust his judgment when it comes to boba. The boba was slightly overcooked, but did have a sweetness to it that I enjoyed. It was hard to get the egg pudding when drinking the tea, but when I actually got to taste it, I thought it was pretty good! While the heart-shaped cups look cute for pictures, I prefer regular cups. Feels like I get slightly less drink in exchange for a more Instagram-able cup. They do have games that you can play if you're with a group of friends (or if you're by yourself and needing to kill time). tl;dr - Thought the drinks were pretty good, and I can see myself returning to try some of their more unique drinks. Price also isn't too bad and the workers are really friendly. read more

Good spot for boba in Rosemead! This is located in a convenient part of town in the same plaza as Target! There is a decent amount of seating, I've never had a problem finding a table, but it did get packed a couple nights that I've been here. I've been here a couple of times and my favorite drink would have to be the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with boba. I'd recommend getting half sugar to start, as their drinks are quite sweet, especially with boba! I'll be back whenever I'm in area and craving boba! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

A lot to look on the menu, but an array to choose from. Also noticed some drinks come in regular or large / large only! The cups are specialized by order so you might get some cool shaped beverages, cute nonetheless! Cute cafe decor, busy place at night for family and friends, a lot of table seating. I got the wintermelon tea and the jasmine green tea for my bf just to try out. I wasn't feeling a milky drink and I think the flavor is pretty good! My wintermelon was slightly watered down, but wasn't entirely noticeable for me. Definitely would come back to try other drinks. read more

Gotcha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

I've been coming here for quite some time. It's located off the 10 freeway in the Rosemead Target Plaza on the Petco side. Plenty of parking. I love their teas you can taste the rich and fragrant teas shine through. My go to here is an Osmanthus oolong with half sugar and boba. If I'm craving a milk tea I'd order their oolong milk tea with 75% sugar and boba. You can definitely taste the deep oolong flavor through the creamer and sugar. I've also had their Fresh Milk with Cheese Foam and Creme Brulee, they drizzle the side of the cup with brown sugar syrup to sweeten the milk. It's quite simple, you may ask for extra creme brulee for the extra kick of texture and flavors. Their boba is always soft and chewy with a great honey flavor. It's always prepared long enough to soak in the honey/sugar mixture before serving. The size of their boba is right in the middle of mini and regular. read more

Solid new tea spot in a part of town with limited milk tea options. There is a decent amount of seating and lots of drinks options (decaf, non-tea, milk is lactose-free). I've tried the brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba, the same without tea, brown sugar milk cheese foam creme brulee, and mango yakult. I would recommend getting the first three drinks with at least half sugar and the mango yakult can do with less. Update: They have a stamp card now. Buy 10 get 1 free. read more

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Stage Of Establishment: Grand opening was last weekend. Location/Parking: Located next door to TGI Fridays. Plenty of parking for all. Ambiance/Decor: Aesthetically appealing to the eyes when you still into the shop. Modern furnishings through out the shop. Probably needs a little more decor along the walls. Entertainment: Make sure you take plenty of pics of the moss looking backdrop towards the back. If you have a little time to kill, they have Connect 4, Uno, and Jenga. You can also just hang out and do what you need to do. Service: Service was pretty good. Staffers were friendly, attentive, and offered great recommendations for drinks. The drinks came out at a reasonable time. Drink Of Choice On Visit: It was a warm day and thought the honey lemon green tea with mixed fruit would be ideal. The drink was quite refreshing and it was great to see that they actually put in real fruit. The drink also comes with a little fork that is attached to the cup so it'll be easy for you to eat the fruit. Tea House For Thought: See a lot of potential. I see myself coming back again to try their bamboo charcoal slush. read more

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Small location in between TGIF and Petsmart, and it can be a little tricky to find parking during the busy weekend. The interior is clean and cute with multiple chairs and tables. Free wifi, so I'm sure this will be a popular spot for the middle/ high schoolers nearby to do work. Drinks start at $3.50 for the basic jasmine tea. I got a peach soda green tea w/50% sugar and crystal boba. I forgot to adjust the ice and they didn't ask, so I ended up with a cup full of ice. Even with 50% sugar, it was still super sweet. I guess all the melted ice helped to dilute it a bit? Tea flavor was subtle. I think the sweetness of the drink maybe need some adjustment. I'll probably ask for 25% next time and see if it's better. read more

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I got the brown sugar milk tea with boba and it was disappointing. Their boba is pretty soft and chewy but the drink itself was underwhelming. I couldn't really taste the tea and it didn't taste like brown sugar either LOL. My friend and I both didn't like our drinks but didn't see anything else on the menu we wanted to switch to so we just stuck with it. With so many other options for boba in the 626 area, this place is lacking :/ read more

Gotcha Tea House - Brown sugar milk tea with boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

A new boba shop that opened in the Target Plaza. Gotcha is located closer to TGIF. Gotcha Tea House is super cute inside with a couple of tables for chilling and studying. There are about 20 different types of drinks listed to choose from. The drinks range from the fruity type to your typical milk tea on to your fresh milk for all you non-caffeinated people. I ended up ordering the brown sugar fresh milk cheese foam with creme brulee. Yes, that is one long name. The drink was great. I enjoyed it a lot. I did add boba and bear jelly. The boba was okay but the bear jelly went well with the drink. They do have the cutest heart-shaped cup and lid for your drink. read more

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7/2022 update: I was informed by staff that their creamer is no long dairy-free. However, there are still milk alternatives, like almond and oat milk. read more

Gotcha Tea House - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Parking: Lots of parking in the plaza! Drinks: The variety of drinks was great and you can adjust sweetness. They have three sizes and I thought the medium was pretty substantial. - Matcha Thai Tea - Green Milk Tea Ambiance: Didn't seem super loud but we did arrive just before closing. Lots of seating and outlets so it seems to be a great study spot. I believe there is wifi but I couldn't see the password posted anywhere. Workers are super kind even though we arrived pretty late in the day! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Matcha Thai Tea, Green Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Use to live this boba spot. After they changed their cup ratios unfortunately would not be going back. Cups are much smaller for same price. So many boba spots in the area, will not go back. read more

What is the Bamboo charcoal milk tea? I've never heard of a Bamboo Charcoal milk tea? Don't know the exact mystery ingredient but this drink is damn delicious! I added boba and it was the perfect combo with this smooth tasting drink. Quick and friendly service. Definitely a must try for the city of Rosemead. read more

Was excited that there is finally a boba place in the Rosemead Plaza, which I frequent for the Target! I walked in and was pleasantly greeted by the cute and instagram worthy decor. Upon walking to the cash register to order, I was presented with an unorganized menu which was somewhat off-putting but they are just starting out. I ended up ordering the brown sugar milk tea with boba. I'd have to say the drink was pretty good. Nothing amazing but just enough to satisfy my boba craving. The boba was cooked well and the drink could have been sweeter for my tastebuds. For a new shop, I think they have a good foundation going as their decor is on point and they know how to make boba. Service is also great! As they start to gain momentum, I would suggest having an organized and more built out menu selection. If they do improve I would definitely see myself going more often as I could grab a drink while I go on my Target runs! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Brown sugar milk tea with boba. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Finally got to try this place after seeing their sign every time I drive to the gym! DRINKS- My friend and I coincidentally came during their Grand Opening so their drinks were BOGO half off. I got their Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Boba and my friend got their Green Milk Tea. As someone who does not typically go for super sweet and milky drinks, I decided to give this a try. Their drink is comparable to FTB's nom nom milk! Their boba was very chewy and warm when I got my drink. My friends drink, Green Milk Tea, was pretty bitter so we were assuming their forgot to sweeten it but the staff offered to remake the drink for us and it was great! I'd recommend sweetening your drink more if you don't want it to take straight up like green tea w/ milk! SERVICE- We didn't hear them call our number as we sat towards the front of the shop but the manager was super helpful and nice enough to come to us with our drinks in his hands. Overall, it was pretty packed but they were still able to accommodate everyone and made sure their had smiles on their faces and enjoyed their drinks. Will definitely be stopping by again to try their other drinks!! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

Came here the other day and got the Japanese style yogurt drink. Drink itself is pretty good but the prices were kind of high and although it was not that crowded, it took forever to make our drink. Might come back to try some of the other drinks if I'm in the area read more

Grand opening today so the first 50 peeps get a free drink. My party was one of the first 50 peeps when they opened their door @11am. Honestly, I didnt know about their official opening until I started to yelp to see what was in the area. This boba shop popped up showing off their BUY ONE GET ONE FOR 50% OFF THEN AT THE BOTTOM IT SAYS FIRST 50 GET FREE DRINK. IT ALSO STATED ONE PER PERSON. So when my party finished placing the order, the staff was like oO it is only one drink free. Like dude, you said one free drink per person NOT per transaction!!!!! So I was like ok then we will just separate it. You're just wasting your papers and time. I placed a $5 tip even though I didnt have to but beside that lame encounter, the staffs were pretty nice. Now to the drinks...we got the brown sugar fresh milk, mango fruit tea and earl GREY tea. My nephew said the fresh milk was good. Better than a lot of other places. Dunno about the mango since my sister didnt say anything. As for my earl grey, I was a little disappointed. I said regular sweet but it was very light and lite in tea flavor as well. Also, due to the foam my cup was not full. Originally, I planned to give them 3 stars but the owner was nice enough to actually replaced my nephew's drink. When my nephew attempted to stick the big straw, the plastic fell inside his drink. At first, the owner wanted to stir the drink up and look for the plastic but he ended up just replacing it. So kudos to him. I recommend just getting the regular cups instead of the heart cup. The heart cup is smaller and you do get lesser. Nice setting and big parking lot but it is in a plaza with a bunch of other stores. Next to TGIF restaurant. read more

Gotcha Tea House - So much foam for the earl tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

THE BEST I have had in a long time. Omg the milk tea smoothie is SO good. "Milk tea" is such a basic staple Of any boba shop, but man oh man, it blew me away. Wonderful tea aromas, balanced sweetness, and chewy boba. This is my new favorite! read more

Gotcha Tea House - Milk Tea Slush - left: regular size, right: XL - Tea Rooms Near Me - Rosemead, California

I come back here quite often, especially since I like to go to the Target in the plaza. I've noticed that they have improved exponentially since they opened. The drinks have gotten better and the black boba has improved a lot. The bamboo charcoal slush, is now only available in regular size, but it's still delicious nevertheless. I really like their fresh milk drinks, like the brown sugar fresh milk with Boba or the maple sugar fresh milk with boba. They give you a good amount of the sugar syrup so the drink is sweet, but its not overpowering. I appreciate that the establishment is always spotlessly clean, and the Wi-Fi is pretty good. The service is always really kind, and they've gotten a lot faster with making their drinks, so there's not a long wait time. They get to give you a pager, so it buzzes when your drink is ready. I honestly think this is a great spot to come and hang out with friends and play games. read more

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Okay, so I've lived in the SG Valley my whole life- and I have tried many boba spots around the area. However, none of them were as amazing, delicious and tasty as this boba spot! The boba was just simply the BEST yet, not too soggy not too hard.. just right! I ordered the Brown sugar fresh milk w/ boba and I was in loooove! The employees were so helpful, friendly and efficient when making my drink. It has been open for a week or so, and due to their soft opening they discounted 25%. So that was pretty cool, I hope they have a stamp card when they due their grand opening. I can't wait to go back here, I will definitely be a regular customer. I will bring my friends and family to try it out. read more

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I've been waiting for this place to open ever since I saw it was coming soon for a few months. I'm usually in the plaza to go to Target or TGIF. Now I have another reason to go to Rosemead Plaza. It's pretty new so you'd have to be patient with the workers as they are still figuring out the kinks. I ordered honey lemon green tea with fruits in a large cup. Their large cup is pretty big. As for the drink itself, the sweetness is on point and the fruits makes the drinks more of a natural sweetener. I'd definitely come back again just to try their other drinks. All they need now is some snack items in their menu. read more

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