Proud ownership, kind and polite staff producing great handcrafted drinks. Order at the automated kiosk with the ability to customize your drinks to exactly your liking. results are delicious eye appealing and leaving you wanting more. Inside seating for a pleasant experience. Great location in the very uppity part of Culver City with lots of great restaurants and bars and across from the culver stairs. read more

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Ordered four large drinks with brown sugar boba, their brown sugar boba was completely clear and had no flavor I called and asked if they used brown sugar boba and the person who answered said the brown sugar boba should be darker than the honey boba but they make it fresh I said it's completely clear and not like the online pics , all in all I was craving boba and this did nothing for me would not recommend read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Passion Hibiscus with supposedly brown sugar boba ? - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

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I haven't had boba pearls this good in a while. The boba is handmade fresh daily in store and cooked to a perfect chewy texture. We tried the brown sugar boba and honey boba with our drinks and they were both so good! The honey boba is slightly less sweet than the brown sugar boba. For drinks, we tried the creme brulee matcha latte, brown sugar milk tea, oolong tea and the passion hibiscus tea. The creme brulee matcha latte was so well made, the earthy matcha tea pairs deliciously with the creamy slightly sweet creme brulee. The brown sugar milk tea was also delicious. We got 50% sweet and it was perfect. If you don't like creamy/milk based drinks, their fresh brewed teas are also good and refreshing. We also tried the regular, matcha, and earl grey madeleines. The earl grey was my fave. You can taste the tea and its not too overwhelmingly sweet. The service is also great. Everyone was so friendly and helpful! I will definitely come back for their boba!! Parking: can be difficult. Street park or park at the public parking across the street at the Culver Steps and walk over. read more

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9/4/2023 Latea has four stores in the U.S. This is the only store in Los Angeles. The recipes came from the owner's grandma in Taiwan. Amazingly, the taste of a creme Brulee Thai tea with Boba I drank is better than most I had because it has some creamy taste. The Boba's softness with elasticity are just right. Their boba is tasty and delicious The other three stores are in Indiana, Illinois and Colorado. read more

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When someone tells me their boba and baked goods are all handmade, I appreciate it 10 times more because I know it's made with love. I believe it was the owner who kindly informed me about how much care goes into crafting each drink and pastry. Quality is definitely emphasized over quality and I could see that with all the drinks I tried. Assam Milk Tea with Honey Boba: The boba was so bouncy and chewy and, specifically with this drink, gave me a wave of nostalgia because my mom used to treat my brothers and me to boba as a kid every so often. Creme Brulee Matcha Latte: This is like your classic matcha latte elevated not with cheese foam but with housemade creme brulee mixed in the drink. I loved the creamy richness of the matcha by itself but if you want to make it more like dessert then creme brulee is the best add-on. Tiramisu Milk Tea: This is for all the chocolate milk lovers out there because it doesn't actually contain any coffee. It's just a rich Assam black tea topped with a thick layer of fresh tiramisu cream. High Mountain Oolong Tea: This was so refreshing and I honestly should've started with this one first instead of ending it because it almost felt like I was drinking nothing. Desserts: Although the madeleines were good, the lemon tart was the winner. It was also the perfect size so that it doesn't detract from the drink but acts as a little palette cleanser and snack to nibble on while you do work or talk to some friends. The service was amazing. I ordered my drink at the front but there's also a kiosk if you don't feel like talking to anyone. There's plenty of seating indoors and even some outdoors but it can get crowded during peak hours. Parking is going to be at a nearby parking garage for a few dollars but it's not bad considering there are a lot of other stores nearby that you can also walk to and try out. read more

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Delicious roasted brown sugar milk tea! Thank you so much Angel for your purposeful service. Ambiance is great for a chillaxing, study work, with wifi & outlet read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Rosted Roasted Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

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The brown sugar boba is really good, and you can tell them how much sugar to put in. Next time, I'll get normal sugar instead of half because I felt like my drink was a bit bland. There wasn't a long line when I was there, and the staff seemed nice since they were receptive to my questions. I thought the lids on the drink were cute cause there is a plastic stopper you can pull off to drink from and then close so it doesn't spill. The shop itself was clean although some parts of the floor were sticky... probably from spilling drinks or something. There are outlets if you want to stay and chill as well. read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

SO YUMMY! I got the ube creme brûlée milk tea and my boyfriend got the regular milk tea and both were amazing! The boba is so good! 10/10 recommend! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

I came here for a Yelp event not too long ago. And honestly that's how I discovered this place. Since then I've been here a couple of times when I've been in the area now. The owner is super enthusiastic about their product and the folks usually behind the counter were super friendly and helpful every time that I've been there. In terms of ambiance, it's a cool little spot where they have Wi-Fi so some people like to hang out but it it's a corner shop in Culver City and it's not too huge. I've ordered the taro milk tea and the brown sugar milk tea on my visits. I got both of them at half sweetness because I don't like drinks to be too sweet. I'm not too well-versed in the world of multis, but I can say that these are delicious and I feel like these are made with really quality ingredients. Always a delightful treat. Definitely would recommend if you're in the area and if you're a fan of milk teas and boba, then this place rocks. read more

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This place has the BEST boba I've ever tasted. They make them fresh, in-house and have both a honey and a brown sugar option. They have cool flavors like creme brulee (so good!) and tiramisu. I ordered on GrubHub my first handful of times, and then eventually went in person, which was a bit disappointing due to service. I reached out to customer service and they made it right, but it still sucked that it happened in the first place. Docking one star for that and also inconsistency with drink preparation (photos). Sometimes they'll only put one little dot of crime brûlée and sometimes they fill the whole bottom of the cup. Weird. But I'll definitely miss them when I leave LA ): read more

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So cute! So zen! Me loves! Here's why... - right across the street from The Culver Hotel and Amazon Studios - parking is good if you have time to wait for meters or are ok parking underground at The Culver Stairs - so many great restaurants and scenery - the matcha without the creamy foam and with honey is good if you're avoiding sugar! - pricey BUT you get a cute reusable cup! And other benefits like a cool temp workspace - no frills service, you order and they deliver lol which I'm ok with no small talk - limited snacks fyi - no public use restroom probably bc of all the homelessness - lots of places to sit with power for those dead tech items! - low key chill music playing read more

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We entered on a busy Sunday night. So busy that they were out of boba! 10-15 min wait for our drink. The staff were really friendly and upfront about being out of boba. Ordered a mango green tea 50% sweet and the tea was on the bitter side for a 50% sweet level. The tea itself is good quality and would likely have tasted better with boba or lychee jelly in it. Don't remember if lychee was even an option. But would come back to try the boba when it's available! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Mango Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

cute spot. not many seats inside and order on the kiosk. easy and quick but $8 for boba seems a bit pricey read more

Latea Bubble Tea - cute spot. not many seats inside and order on the kiosk. easy and quick but $8 for boba seems a bit pricey. - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

Duhhh u gotta special order this taro milk tea to be milky it is so beautiful and I love their boba the most out of any place In LA or oc or SF hands down and their customer service is amazing read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Taro Milk Tea and Creme Brulee - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

For boba in Downtown Culver City, Latea is a pretty good spot to get boba milk tea. I ordered the Cream Brûlée Matcha Latte. The cream brûlée is at the bottom of the drink to start, so I would recommend mixing up the drink with your straw first. The matcha flavor was great and tasted high quality. I feel like the cream added to this drink giving it a milkier smooth taste too. The brown sugar boba was also nice and chewy. The drink is a 5 star, but the price is definitely not. I paid $7.25 for a large size + $0.75 for the brown sugar boba, and it all came out to about $10 total with tax and tip. This seems very expensive to me, but I do understand that they are Downtown Culver so they probably have to charge more. I wish their drinks weren't as expensive, but I would probably still return for more drinks if I'm walking around Downtown Culver and eating at one of the other food places nearby. read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Cream Brûlée Matcha Latte (large size with brown sugar boba) - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

I first tried Latea at a wedding, where they had boba catered. So this was my first time in store. Strong tea flavors, able to adjust sweetness level, and my favorite perk about this place is they don't charge extra for alternative milk options!! :) read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Cr. Brulee Matcha Latte Ube Cr. Brulee Milk Drinks - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

I really like the honey longan boba from this place, but I find that their prices are almost absurdly high! For reference, I got this mango cloud smoothie, made it a large, and added boba. It came out to $10-11 with tip! The drink itself was really yummy and unique, but it's hard to justify coming here frequently, and parking is not the easiest. read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

Don't know how I'm so LATE(a) to the party, but Latea is definitely one of my new favorite spots for boba in LA. I'm in love with their uniquely crafted drinks, which are all so decadent, well thought-out, and meticulously created from only the highest quality ingredients. Here's what I tried: Ube milk tea: literally the most creamy and deeply flavorful ube drink that I've ever had! I'm typically not the biggest fan of ube, but this is one of the BEST drinks that I've ever tried, especially with its emphasis on the flavors of ube, creme brulee, and brown sugar. Tiramisu: your favorite tiramisu cake, but in a lighter and drinkable form! I love how they use such high quality chocolate powder for this drink, and how you it's not overly sweet or overwhelming. Strawberry matcha latte: highly recommend, especially with their commitment to using the highest quality ceremonial matcha powder from Japan, as well as fresh strawberries! Fresh orange tea: love the strong and fragrant flavors of the tea and orange in this drink! Mango smoothie: also one of their most popular drinks! read more

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tl;dr Cute spot to enjoy boba in Culver, but definitely have had better-tasting drinks and boba elsewhere. Drinks-wise, the grapefruit green tea was well-flavored, but the brown sugar pearls were a tough chew and under-flavored. My friend got an almond-milk subbed milk tea and felt that their drink was overall underwhelming in flavor and echoed my comments about the boba. I would consider trying the honey boba if I came around again. The spot is very cute and does well with its size, good for individuals or groups of 2 to study or hang out. Boba came out quickly. read more

AMBIENCE: (4/5) - Modern & warm with the light wood and yellow lights hanging - Right across the street from the Culver City Steps which is where I sat in the sun as I enjoyed my drink - Small place, just the entrance where you can line up to order & a few seats on the other side with tall windows reaching to the ceiling from the floor so the bright Cali sun can shine in SERVICE: (5/5) - I asked the 2 guys working there what they would recommend & they were very receptive to my questions & took the time to answer them - Drink was made super fast too. It wasn't busy but I appreciate the promptness FOOD/DRINKS: (3/5) - Ginger Milk Tea = Creamy with a tinge of sweetness. Wish it could've been just a bit more gingery. Seems like they used ginger syrup rather than real ginger, so it didn't have the warm feeling & tingling in the back of the throat that fresh ginger typically gives. Wish it also could've been a bit stronger in the tea undertone. I feel like besides the bit of ginger it was mostly the whole milk that I tasted than the tea OVERVIEW: (3.5/5) - I didn't not like my drink but most likely won't order it again since it wasn't gingery enough (that could just be my personal taste) & the milk tea wasn't that strong in the tea taste. I would still come back again since their other drinks seem to have good promise read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

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i loved the vibe of this place. right next to culver steps and so easy to get a drink and walk around the area. i got the crème brûlée matcha latte and it was perfect for me. first time i finished a full drink in a while. the boba consistency is once that i loved and it's definitely a place i would return to again. service was also quick! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Cr. Brulee Matcha Latte - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

My favorite boba shop in LA at this moment, and that's saying a lot! I've become obsessed with their Taiwan oolong milk tea. The default is dairy free creamer so you can save your extra 75 cents if you're lactose intolerant like me ;) they have homemade boba here and I always get the housemade honey boba. It's so chewy and tastes so much less processed than typical boba. I alternate between 25 and 50% sweet, but tend to enjoy 50% more! My boyfriend loves the kumquat green/black tea, try it if you also love something tart. Self order at the kiosk is easy and the drinks usually come out quickly. There's some magic in their diary free creamer because it always comes out so foamy. Good amount of seating but usually people are studying in there. It gets pretty packed on the weekends but there's plenty of seating across the street by the Culver Steps! Free 60 min parking in the garage nearby, or metered street parking. read more

Came here a while ago and completely forgot to leave a review! I love that this place is super convenient with a parking garage across the street from it. Obviously if you come at a good time you'll find a parking spot if not just park at Trader Joe's and walk here. It's right on the corner and easy to spot! I liked that i was able to make my own drink using the kiosk but with that i forgot to add the most important thing..... ACTUAL BOBA! I was mid sipping when I realized my mistake and I'm like yea....rookie mistake It was slow when I came in but i was greeted by one of the employees as i stepped inside. I must say i sat for a few minutes and the table was dirty.... So hopefully they up their game in the cleanliness especially when it's slow like the day I went. I will return and give it another go and actually add boba this time read more

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If you happen to be in downtown Culver City, Latea is the place to get your dessert/drink. Whenever we'd go visit my friend there, we would always go there after dinner. Each time I tried a new drink, and so far each one was delicious. Great ambiance for socializing. Made great memories there. Knowledgeable nice manager with customer service. (Sad my friend is moving away from the area). read more

I've been back a few times now, and I'm absolutely in love with the High Mountain tea with cheese foam! Just the right amount of sweetness (50% is a must). Jasmine tea with cheese foam is a solid second. A solid tea place with great cheese foam drinks. Highly recommend! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Taiwan oolong milk tea with boba - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

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Cute new, little place in Culver City! Very nicely decorated and has a very relaxed vibe What we got: brown sugar milk tea 50% ice and sweetness, assam milk tea 50% ice and sweetness with boba - both drinks were really smooth, though I wish I got boba in mine. Felt like the tea was really strong. Wanted to try one of their specialty drinks (tiramisu or special matcha drinks seem good!) but opted for something more simple before work Would come back! Service was sweet Obviously the biggest pain is parking in this area! It's street metered only, unless u park a few blocks down (in n out side) in the residential, and busy/hard to find. There's a parking garage across the street read more

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My friend Elayna N was invited in to a tasting experience with the owner. We had SO much fun learning about all the different drinks and what goes into them. I think what I appreciated the most was the dedication to getting the BEST ingredients. The owner, Jack, told us about how he taste tests all sorts of ingredients before he settles upon the one that works the best. So many of the ingredients are imported! Like the matcha powder imported from Japan and chocolate from Belgium! Did you know that most boba is brown from artificial coloring? Not because the brown sugar makes it brown? Latea makes all of its boba from scratch in house. We got to try four different drinks with four different toppings. My personal favorite was the fruit tea which is a seasonal special. If you're more into chocolate get the tiramisu foam over chocolate! So good! Don't forget to get the chocolate Madeline to dip into the foam! I work around the corner and I'm so thankful to be able to walk over whenever I have a boba craving! read more

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The owner is such an incredible and passionate man! It was a pleasure to be able to try their boba and cheesecake before the close.

We just went to this tea shop and we met the owner of the shop. He is super friendly and helpful also explained and promoting food and drinks to us. He gave us some free samples to taste as well. A very super cool owner! The environment was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our time there and will definitely going back again. Thank you read more

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Drinks were pretty good, although not super chewy boba. Price is definitely up there for what you get. Overall, good for convenience but I'd have chosen elsewhere. read more

Boba and pastries are great! The service is also fast and the staff are nice especially the owner Wei.

This boba shop is run by the nicest and most passionate owner! He adapted his Taiwanese grandmother's recipe and is making some of the best brown sugar boba there is! It is slightly in the pricier side but it is because the owner chooses to import the finest of ingredients for each drink like the tiramisu cream float drink has chocolate from Belgium and France! You can taste the quality of the ingredients too. The best part of the boba here is that you can order 0-50% sweet and it still is super good. My favorite is the brown sugar milk tea at 50% sweetness!! But if I wanted a chocolate dessert, I'd absolutely order the tiramisu at 25% sweetness or even zero sweetness. Pro tip from the owner: get a chocolate Madeline and dunk it in the tiramisu...you won't regret it. You have to try this boba if you are in the Culver City area!! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Tiramisu Cream Float - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

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First time here ever. Experience was overall great. The owner was super friendly, spoke to us and we had a friendly conversation a little about the history of the family owned company business. It was very easy to order. The gentleman was so nice to even give us a sample so quickly to try. Tried the ube brûlée. IT WAS DELICIOUS. It was so good I immediately ordered it. The owner was so nice to accommodate some special requests and addressed our concerns immediately. Nice and friendly staff, smiling owner happy and excited to talk to us. We are not just a number and we can tell he truly cares and passionate about his business, his product, and customers. Will definitely be back. The price point was reasonable. The place was quite small, and busy that weekend with little room and space inside--but busy is good for the business which means a lot of foot traffic. You can place your order on the kiosks for faster service. read more

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My go to boba place in Culver City! Mango cloud drink is a must and all the tea based drinks are also great!

I tried their grapefruit tea with boba! Light ice and less sugar. Very very delicious! Please have very patience during peak times of boba hour as they craft every drink. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also have tasty pastries to pair with your teas. If you'd like to see how boba is made, they have a see through window inside where you can take a peak! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Fresh Grapefruit Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

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This spot actually rocks - boba can be super hit or miss but I've never had something I didn't like here. Not that I stray too far from the assam black or thai tea but consistency is key when it comes to boba. read more

I had to visit an urgent care in the area (a story for another time), and was looking for a treat as a reward for surviving the visit. My criteria for a quality bubble tea drink/shop: -- strong tea flavor -- boba consistency: I prefer a harder chew on the boba (like a Haribo Gold gummy bear consistency) -- boba flavor (i.e. NOT just tasting like plain tapioca) -- drink to boba ratio. I try to drink these in a balanced manner, and if I run out of boba really early, they're probably skimping compared with their competitors -- breadth of drink offerings My order: Oolong milk tea, 75% sweet, less ice with honey longan boba. I was disappointed in the weak oolong flavor. The drink was on the slightly sweeter side even with the less sweet, although improved once the ice started to melt. They make their own boba in-house, which is cool. The boba consistency was slightly on the softer side, but hardened up nicely once the ice cooled the drink more. The longan honey boba had a VERY subtle longan flavor; if I didn't know that it had a longan flavor, I would've completely missed it. The ratio of drink to boba was good. They have an extensive selection, although many are less tea focused, more sweet/dessert flavors. read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to try out different drinks Latea has in their menu. Latea is located at a prime location in culver city with popular restaurants around it. Parking in this area is pretty easy because they have a parking structure nearby. I think Latea is one of the best boba places that you can find in LA. It is authentic especially that its recipe comes from Taiwan and originated from Latea owner's grandma recipe! The best drink by rank: #1 Roasted Brown Milk Tea with honey boba: This gotta be one of best milk tea. It has the perfect texture, definitely not watered down. You can request less sweetness if you are afraid of it being too sweet. #2 Matcha Latte with cheese foam: when we came here for the Yelp event, the crowd really loved the matcha latte! Drink it straight by sipping it from the cup. #3 Tiramisu Latte: So good and so unique! It is black tea based so you dont have to worry much about the caffeine level. They put the layer of caffeine powder only at the top. #4 Fresh Grapefuit tea with honey boba: This fresh and slightly bitter drink is so refreshing and will be a perfect companion in summer. #5 Oolong tea: If you prefer to go with just basic tea, and not fancy kind of drink- Try their homemade oolong tea. Made from real tea leaves they brewed at their location. For dessert: #1 French Lemon Tart: Wow! This took me by suprised because many boba places dont offer pastries. But Latea's lemon tart is really good and perfectly combined with their milk tea. #2 Madelines: Dip your madelines into your matcha latte cheese foam or the tiramisu latte. They paired well together. Overall, Latea offers such splendid and high-quality boba drinks, with variety of drinks to choose from! Really really good and highly recommend this place. Will definitely come back here often as regular customer. Their boba is also homemade. They have a boba making zone at the back which is pretty cool. Service is great, they are really nice. There are plenty of seats inside and great vibe in the location. read more

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I got to meet the owner Jack and he was so sweet! He said his grandma made boba years ago in Taiwan, so he wanted to do the same here. Taiwan is the origin of boba, so you know it's going to be good. As a fellow Taiwanese, I've had my fair share of boba in Taiwan. Latea brought flavors that really took me back to Taiwan. We got to try the mango cloud, berry cloud, and matcha creme brulee. The matcha creme brulee was my boyfriend's favorite. The matcha balanced out the sweetness of the creme brulee. For me, I liked both the fruitier drinks. The berry cloud and mango cloud both were super refreshing and had fruit jelly. I would recommend any of their drinks! You really can't go wrong with any. Thanks Jack for being so accommodating! Can't wait to tell my friends about this place! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Berry cloud, matcha creme brûlée, mango cloud - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

Had a gift card and was in the area so my friend and I got to try this place out. I had gotten then Crème Brûlée Milk Tea with less ice and 75% sweetness. Flavor was good and the boba wasn't hard like some places. However even at 75% their drinks were on the sweeter side. Even my friend who got even less sweetness agreed their sweetness levels were on the higher side. The interior was really nice and cozy too and even saw some people doing work. What was interesting they also had seats without tables for those that just want to talk. That was cool. Along with a cool back area for your small group. Definitely dig the downtown vibes and hope to come back! read more

Latea Bubble Tea - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Culver City, California

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