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    4.9 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Justina T.

    Really cute and unexpected boba shop! The interior looks earthy and aesthetic, and would be great for hangouts or study sessions (not sure if they have WiFi, though). Apparently this location used to be a Ding Tea, but now it's a small business called Layers. They have a lot of standard drink options and some fun ones, including tea, flavored teas, milk tea, coffee, and the like. I got the house milk tea, which is made with Assam, at 50% sweetness with egg pudding as an add-on. Also, I'm pretty sure the barista said they use non-dairy milk/creamer here, but I didn't ask for specifics. My drink turned out quite tasty. Since it was 50% sweetness, you can still taste the tea, and it wasn't too sugary. They were also really generous with the egg pudding and filled up like 1/4 of the cup with pudding. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the toppings are kinda pricy compared to other shops, though I think the portion is fair. And I wish they had a 75% sweetness option instead of going from 100% to 50%. Def will stop by to try another drink when I'm in the area!

    Left: Guava Passionfruit Green Tea  Right: Guava Green Tea

    Was looking for somewhere nearby to grab a quick sweet drink and stumbled upon this super cute shop so glad I did! The space was clean, calm, and had a really chill vibe. The woman who helped us was incredibly friendly and quick, which we really appreciated. Now for the drinks: we ordered a Passionfruit Guava Green Tea and a Guava Green Tea, and both were perfectly balanced sweet, refreshing, and not overpowering. Each drink came with a slice of orange peel, which added the best extra citrusy note and made them feel extra fresh. Honestly, I'd recommend this small business over any of the nearby overrated boba spots. Quality drinks, great service, and a cozy atmosphere we'll definitely be back!

    Mango juice drink
    Karina B.

    Layers Boba is our absolute favorite Boba Place. This used to be a ding tea and though that place was good, it's nowhere near as good as layers. In fact it's the only Boba Place we visit now. The flavors are rich, the Boba and toppings are Super fresh and the drinks are always consistently wonderful. I highly recommend Layers!! I wanted to update my review because I have a new favorite drink, it's a mango juice drink and it's absolutely delicious. I get it with less than 50% sweetness and include aloe jelly. I'm normally a super sugary cream based drink fan but I have really come to love these refreshing fruit drinks with no caffeine. They are AMAZING.

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    Fresh and delicious. I have never tasted a Thai tea like it!!! I like how a lot of their flavors you can ask for 50% sweet or 25% sweet.

    Caramel Oolong Milk Tea + Golden Boba
    Johan S.

    I've been coming to this location ever since it was a Ding Tea, and trust me, it's always been a good experience! My personal favorite is the caramel oolong milk tea with golden boba, always made to the perfect ratio of flavor and creaminess, however if you prefer coffee, the avopresso is one to make the drive for! From when you place your order, to when you receive your drink, is barely a few minutes! Recently the owner purchased the location, making it Layers, and with that, they also did a nice new remodel of the area! And throughout this change, the quality I remember hasn't changed one bit. And since I personally know the people who own this location, take it from me when I tell you, they are masters at making drinks delicious! + WiFi + Use of non-dairy creamer (no lactose) + Food/snacks

    Mango with star shaped jelly

    Best boba spot ! The owner is so sweet always makes good recommendations and wants to be sure u like your drink before u leave.

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    Been here since it was Ding Tea. Staff here is super nice! I love the new table layout. Only downside is that they don't offer wifi

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    3 Blossoms Cafe

    3 Blossoms Cafe

    4.7(925 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    It definitely was not what I was expecting. A messy little cafe tucked away in the corner of a…read moreWestminster plaza with eclectic decor and a bunch of furniture and supplies laying about. A (coffee?) stained curtain. Cafe employees watching Netflix after they serve you. I'm genuinely convinced this is intentional, It reminds me of a simpler time like going over to a friend's place and hanging out in their living room. I had a matcha affogato and my partner had an immortality tea. Both delicious and served with a genuine smile. Definitely a different experience and I'm grateful for it. 5/5 this place is based.

    7/10 Chrysanthemum Milk Tea - I didn't like this drink at all. My friend ordered two of these and…read moreone of the lids was literally ripped. The employee knew it too. She actually said, "Oh sorry, the lid isn't closed all the way. I tried to seal it twice but it wasn't working. I hope that's okay." It's definitely not okay when we have no other choice in the matter! Aside from the messy packaging, the drink was way too bitter. I really wasn't a fan. 1/10 Vibes - I want to touch on what the inside of the business looks like because... wow, it was jarring. It felt like I walked into some dude's basement. Mismatched curtains everywhere, 2 fish tanks that were straight up brown and green and looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a yr, and sus couches just scattered around for no reason. There were cat treats sitting out too which was confusing because apparently there's a cat there?? There were like, 12 dudes sitting there and all watching whatever anima thing was playing on the tv. Absolutely not my vibe at all, but clearly it's catering to a very specific demographic. Cost - $7.65

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    Sugar Grove Coffee & Tea - Banana Cream Matcha.

    Sugar Grove Coffee & Tea

    3.9(99 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I'm a sugar lover in my matcha drinks, but the double matcha I got had me in a chokehold with how…read moresweet it was at full recommended sugar level lol! I would suggest (and I will be doing this as well for my next sugar grove trip) to do 75% sugar for their matcha for a more leveled balance of matcha and sweetness! The matcha foam was great, thick and strong and not too bitter. The drink itself was such a beautiful dark green! It clearly was really good quality matcha powder. I got it with oat milk (no extra charge). My partner got the Wintermelon Milk Tea and it was great for him! The baristas were fast, nice, and friendly! We got our drinks carefully prepared and I could tell they take great care of their customer's drink appearance which I appreciate!

    Looks like their specialty is matcha, but I was really craving a mango drink at the time. They had…read morethis mango mellow drink poster on the front door which looked like my favorite mango blue drink from Heytea, so I was excited to try it! You get a choice between sweet or salty foam, I got sweet but the salty one sounds fun to try next time. The image poster on the front showed that the drink had a blue spirulina component to the drink that wasn't there in my drink, but it was still good. I think it could use a stronger mango flavor and more toppings. I'd come back to try the matcha drinks next time because all the workers were so sweet!

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    Sugar Grove Coffee & Tea - Mango Mellow: mango, creamy coconut & yummy sago |  5*/5* Highly Recommended!

    Mango Mellow: mango, creamy coconut & yummy sago | 5*/5* Highly Recommended!

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    Mirakuru

    4.3(474 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Super cute cafe! I wish they sell some pastries too. Staff are nice, service was quick. Drinks are…read moreserved in cute cups. I don't normally drink overly sweet matcha so i asked for less sweet on mine and it was perfect. Quality is excellent. I tried the one with ube, i can't tell if i tasted it though. My husband ordered coffee, tad sweet for him but enjoyed it nonetheless.

    The matcha here really woke me up in the best way possible! Mirakuru is a great choice for a…read moremorning pick-me-up. I came here on a Sunday morning around opening time. The store itself is located in a plaza with ample parking, and the cafe has plenty of seating for your studying/work-from-home needs. It has a bright and cute Japanese-inspired interior that makes it feel very welcoming. My friend recommended coming here since they offer three different levels of matcha to choose from. (They do cost different amounts depending on which one you choose.) The drinks also come with a default matcha variant, but you can customize it. The service was quick, and we got our drinks in no time. The menu had your classic combinations with mango, kiraku, and more, but what interested me the most was their sweet corn matcha. Surprisingly, I really liked it! The corn was not too overpowering and was lightly sweetened by its natural sugars. I paired this drink with their most premium matcha, and even though matcha usually does not wake me up as much as coffee does, this was a great contender. My partner got a mango matcha, and when I tried it, I thought it was a bit too sweet, but for him, it was perfect. Overall, pretty good! A great choice if you're in Garden Grove and need a matcha kick.

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    Mirakuru - Mirakuru Signature Matcha and Matcha Jasmine Latte

    Mirakuru Signature Matcha and Matcha Jasmine Latte

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    Green Thai Pandan Coco Milk and Matcha Einspanner with Ube Foam

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