I've had this place saved on my list of boba spots to try in Irvine, and I finally got the chance to check it out! This place did not disappoint. The drinks were so delicious and definitely worth trying. There are so many amazing boba shops in Orange County, each with their own unique flavors, but Macu Tea really stood out to me. I can already tell this is going to be one of my go-to boba spots whenever I'm craving a drink. The service was great too! Everyone was friendly, and our drinks came out quickly. Thank you, Macu Tea, for such a yummy experience! I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Stopped by for some drinks since I know how fresh Macu's fruit drinks are. They have a self ordering kiosk so it was convenient and there wasn't a line to order. The sad thing is they don't have reward points here that link to their other location in SGV. I ordered the King of Mango smoothie (8.75) less sugar. I was going to get something different but ended up back to my go-to order. Drink was ready in less than 10 minutes. The king of mango is as good as the other location I tried. The mango is fresh and not artificially sweet. The green tea jelly was also good and you can taste the tea. Very good! A bit pricey but it is the price of fresh fruit I guess. They have no seating inside, just a small bench. However, they do have outdoor seating so you can chill outside with your drink. Great boba spot! One of my favorites! read more

Macu Tea - King of Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Visited this Macu location for the first time. We ordered using a kiosk which was easy and quick. There's plenty of parking in the plaza. Note the limited seating inside and outside. Short wait time for the drinks. The Ruby Grapefruit tea and Chi Chi Strawberry Smoothie were both great. Their tea jelly is really bouncy with good texture. read more

Macu Tea - Ruby grapefruit tea and chi chi strawberry smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The service was a bit slow as there were only 2 staff that were working. We went on a Friday afternoon so it was really busy too! The ambiance was okay they only have 1 table for two in front. The tea were delicious! We ordered the BOBA MILK TEA AND THE BOBA TIEGUANYIN OOLONG MILK TEA which by far the best! highly recommend it! read more

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Stopped in here after going to a water park and so glad we did, because we were thirsty! Both of our drinks delivered. We both ordered top 10 drinks and agreed why they were so popular. My friend ordered the passion fruit one and I got the #1 drink (grapefruit with mango "King"). Everyone working there was helpful and the drinks came out quick enough- I appreciated it and didn't mind waiting, because I knew they were so fresh) read more

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Macu Tea has become my go-to. I find that I don't really visit other bubble tea shops anymore because I prefer Macu Tea. No one does their fruit teas as well as Macu, using fresh fruit and making every drink on the spot. Their sweetness levels are consistent and I find 30% is the perfect sweetness for me. The wait times can be a bit longer since they prepare everything fresh, but it's worth the wait. I'm glad that it is not super busy like some other places. Keep it up, Macu Tea! read more

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Tried Macutea recently and honestly had a pretty good experience overall. I ordered a bunch of drinks: chocolate tiramisu, King of Mango smoothie, chichi mango smoothie, TieGuan Yin oolong milk tea, and the Mango Orange Lili. The chocolate tiramisu was good not too strong, which I actually liked. The Lili cream on top added a nice extra flavor that balanced it out. The King of Mango smoothie is probably their #1 for a reason. It tastes really fresh and mango-forward, not artificial at all. Definitely my favorite out of everything I ordered. The chichi mango smoothie tasted very similar to the King of Mango (which makes sense), but with Lili cream on top. Still good, just a little more creamy because of that. TieGuan Yin oolong milk tea was okay. I've had better versions of TGYO from other places, but this one is still decent if you're craving it. The Mango Orange Lili was also good there's something a little different about the flavor, but in a good way. It's refreshing and not too heavy. Ordering was through a kiosk, which was pretty smooth. The place looked clean, and the staff were fast. There were about three people working when I came in, and you can tell they have a solid system because everything moved quickly. Overall, a nice spot if you're craving mango drinks or something refreshing. read more

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Was walking by this plaza and was in the mood for a drink. I got their mango madness drink and LOVED IT!!! The jellies and mango combination was something refreshing read more

If I could give more than five stars I would. Macu tea's king of mango smoothie is probably the best mango drink I've had in my life! Even better than Heytea or Auntea Jenny which are my go-tos. It comes with so many different toppings, and you can just tell it's made with so much fresh mango. It feels like it's made with so many high quality ingredients- I can't believe I've never tried this place before. The king of mango drink is definitely on the pricier side, but I ordered through a Hungry Panda deal and it was only $3.34, which honestly feels like stealing for how amazing this drink was. read more

Went again and got the bo-bo grape smoothie. It was delicious! It had a strong but fresh flavor and didn't taste artificial. The workers were helpful and accommodated my request to replace tea jelly with extra agar boba. Again, this is on the pricer side, but it's worth going every once in a while. The menu is extensive, which I like, but I wish there were more detailed descriptions of each drink online or on the ordering kiosk. I couldn't really tell what was in each drink, so I had to keep asking the workers, but they were very nice and explained to me patiently. read more

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Best winter melon tea! Fast service and very clean cafe. There's no seating inside but lots of outdoor tables. read more

Macu Tea - Winter melon tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

my first time coming to macu tea! i got a golden leaf tea with green tea jelly. it was pretty fragrant and refreshing! i only got 10% sugar but the tea jelly added some extra sweetness which balanced the drink perfectly. service was just ok. i ordered on hungry panda and had to wait a long time for them to even address me at the counter when my drink was already ready inside has some seating. it seems pretty clean and minimalist in there. outside has some seating too. read more

Macu Tea - Golden leaf tea with green tea jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Good quality drinks but expensive. Price for one drink was $9.43 after tax, just wow! Staff recommended mango smoothie over strawberry for more creaminess. Both mango and strawberry smoothies come in three variations: (1) King with grapefruit, coconut milk, green tea jelly (2) Bo-Bo with crystal boba (3) Chi-Chi with cheese foam. I like the tart contrast from grapefruit and selected the King Mango Smoothie. There only 1 size. The drink was very creamy, which I'm sure the coconut milk helped. I was able to get the green tea jelly on side so it would be non-caffeinated and children could drink it. I was a bit disappointed by the little amount of grapefruit pulp (or maybe it got blended in) and would want more. Green tea jelly very strong green tea flavor. I could see this being a refreshing option during the hotter summer months. read more

Macu Tea - King Mango Smoothie with green tea jelly on the side - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Another boba shop in Irvine that we had to try: Macu Tea. It used to be Tiger Sugar, but now it's a different brand and we were excited to check it out. We stopped by during the MLK holiday and the shop wasn't crowded at all. Ordering was done through a self-service screen, so there was zero interaction with staff--very straightforward and efficient. The pricing is on the premium side, especially for a brown sugar boba latte, but thankfully it was delicious and definitely felt like a treat. Parking was plentiful in this strip mall, which is always a plus. Location-wise, it's super close to us, so I can definitely see us coming back again in the future. read more

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Macu is a small boba shop in Irvine. You order by kiosk only, at least from when I went, but you can see the workers brewing and making your drinks behind the counter. It took a bit long to get our drinks compared to your typical boba shop, but I'd say the drinks were pretty good. I will say though, the drinks are pretty expensive here compared to any other location I typically go to, around $7-9 each. We got the Tieguanyin oolong milk tea and mango avocado drinks. The oolong was good, it was tea heavy which I don't find often around OC. I enjoyed it like that, as it was a nice change of pace and still tasted good. We also got the mango avocado drink, which was alright in my opinion, nothing to write home about. Overall, if you're by this part of Irvine and want something new and enjoy teas, I'd say it's good. It's just pretty overpriced in my opinion for drinks that are alright outside of their teas and milk teas. read more

Macu Tea - Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea and Mango Avocado - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Pretty good place for dessert. Simple ordering on kiosk. We got three drinks here. Mango smoothie, Passion fruit tea and Grapefruit Tea. My favorite was the King Mango Smoothie.They had lots of choices to choose. Little interaction with staff here. Inside was clean. In a strip mall area. Private lot in front. Would come back. read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I first had Macu Tea on a trip to Taiwan, and have been craving it ever since. We checked it out on a Saturday afternoon, and there was a steady stream of customers. I like how they prominently display the top ten drinks, along with pictures, so that you can have a better idea of what to pick. You order through the two kiosks, and the workers quickly get out your order to you. We ordered the: -Bo-Bo Grape Smoothie ($8.25): This was so refreshing and I love the actual grape chunks. The bo-bo refers to the agar that's at the bottom. Make sure that you stir this drink so that it mixes well. I highly recommend this drink! -King of Mango Smoothie ($8.75): This has mango chunks, mango slush, grapefruit, coconut milk, and green tea jelly. I like how well balanced the ingredients are after you mix it. It tastes like mango pomelo sago, and I like the additional chewiness of the green tea jelly. There are a few seats inside for people while you're waiting for the drinks, but no tables inside. There are a few tables outside, but it's pretty crowded so most people take it to go. I'll definitely stop back here the next time that I'm in Irvine! read more

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Ordered King of Mango Smoothie. It comes with Mango pulp, grapefruit, coconut milk and green tea jelly. Refreshing drink! It was absolutely fresh and delicious. Love the fresh mangoes taste. Friendly staff. Service is great. Ambiance is nice. There are tables outside and few bench inside. I will definitely come back if I am in the area. read more

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I'm extremely frustrated with this place. I order a boba milk tea here regularly, and they keep forgetting to add the boba. This is not a one-time mistake it has happened multiple times. What makes it even worse is that when I try to call the store, nobody answers the phone. At this point, I honestly wonder if the phone number is just for decoration. The most frustrating part is when ordering hot drinks. Since you can't see through the cup, there's no way to check whether the boba is actually inside until after you leave. By then, it's too late. For a drink shop, forgetting a paid topping repeatedly is unacceptable. I hope management pays more attention to order accuracy and customer service because this keeps happening and is incredibly disappointing. Will not be returning unless they improve their quality control. read more

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Dessert drink, here we go. This is not a traditional boba tea place. The 2 of the top 3 drinks are smoothie. Two kiosks to order. Remember the order number and stick around the pick up counter, waiting for your number called. Small and no seat or table inside or outside, so ambiance is zero. Just order, pick up and go. Quite extensive menu for drink and topping and oatmeal substitute. We ordered King of Mango Smoothie, Matcha Latte, Strawberry Tiramisu, Chí chi mango with green tea jelly. Tiramisu is like Oreo. Not recommended. Green tea jelly is full of tea flavor. Matcha Latte is too much raw and not blend smoothly to the drink per my taste. Mango Smoothie is mango smoothie add topping to make it different Long line but wait is not that bad. Try something different every time. read more

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I didn't realize they opened one here in OC. I have had tea from this place when I was visiting Taiwan. I was hoping to get the plum green tea (梅子綠茶) that I had in Taiwan but when I saw the menu I was a bit bummed it wasn't available. I was able to shift and ordered the Sunshine Li-Li Tea instead. Also ordered the brown sugar boba with milk for my son. The wait was a bit long as we found out that they ran out of boba. The staff offered us to replace it with something else or wait for the new batch. I opted to wait for some fresh boba. So we ended up with some perfectly QQ (chewy) boba in our drinks. read more

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We've been here weekly since discovering this high quality boba shop!! Milk tea actually has tea and not just milk! You can customize the sweetness and ice level to your liking without compromising flavor of the drink. The drinks are consistently good! We haven't tried all the drinks here but the ones that we like so far are: green milk tea, mango king, and sunshine li-li tea. 10% sweetness and normal ice are perfect! The drinks are pretty sweet otherwise! You order at the kiosks or online. The wait is never too long. The employees are kind enough to give our toddler stickers whenever we come in. Parking is easy in this plaza, at least in the late afternoon or evening. The shop is next to 9Round and 711! read more

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When we walked in no one greeted us and there were kiosks and a register you can order from. We ordered the Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea 50% sweet with coconut jelly and Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie. After ordering, there wasn't a big area to stand and wait. As more customers came in, it got overwhelming and I started to feel claustrophobic. Anyways, the Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea was so refreshing & good. I love how it's made with real fruits. If you don't like as much fruits or pulp, I would suggest to order at the register and asking them to adjust the pulp amount. I think ordering at 50% sweet was good enough where it didn't taste like water and it had the fruit flavor still. I would try to adjust it to 30% next time to be a bit healthier. The Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie was a bit sour and there were too much toppings. I'm not sure if it's adjustable, but I would try to ask at the register next time if they can adjust the toppings amount. read more

Macu Tea - Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea and Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordered the gold leaf milk tea at 30% sweetness and it was delicious! I love the strong tea flavor which paired well with the green tea jelly. The tea flavor is more smoky than floral and very refreshing. Also ordered the orange mango tea at 30% sweetness. It was incredibly refreshing with delicious chunks of fruit with every sip. Parking is very easy in the plaza. Ordering is very easy as well and can be done on a kiosk pad. Drinks came out quickly. read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Their drinks are refreshing, especially on a hot summer day, and I like that you can really taste the fresh fruit in them. My go-to order is the QQ Passionfruit Tea. I love that they include the passionfruit seeds, since I enjoy chewing on them, and the amount of coconut jelly and boba they add is usually quite generous. Parking is convenient since the shop is located in a large complex, so I've never had trouble finding a spot. The store itself is more of a grab-and-go kind of place, with just a small bench inside to wait for your drinks. There are a few benches outside if you'd like to hang out in the general area though. The service is quick and friendly, and you order through a kiosk so there isn't much of a need for interaction in the first place. The prices are pretty standard for a boba place. Would definitely come back here when I'm in the area and craving something fresh, fruity, and satisfying! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Been on a Macu Tea kick because I can't get enough of their Grapefruit Honey Li Li with Green Tea Jelly! Love that they use honey as a sweetener and real grapefruit for nice pulpy texture. The green tea jelly isn't too sweet but adds nice contrasting texture from the grapefruit pulp. Since the honey/sugar level is customizable, this feels like a relatively healthy indulgence. Service is always quick and helpful and the current Christmas ambiance is delightful. Hope you enjoy a lovely winter treat! read more

Macu Tea - Grapefruit Honey Li Li with Green Tea Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

OVERALL : I've been really into fruit teas lately, and it's been nice seeing more places pop up in the area that serve a lot of fruit-forward teas and use real fruit in their drinks! Macu Tea had a long line the day I came (Sat afternoon) and they were super busy as expected. Sadly this meant that they were out of boba pearls for the day, but I'll just have to come back and try next time! They specialize in fresh fruit teas/smoothies, but they do have some milk teas that look super yum too. They also had a lot of fun toppings like tea jelly and noodle jelly that are different than just the usual boba. Their menu is expansive, so I used my time in line to figure out what to get. You order at the counter w the staff and wait for your number to be called out. We did have to wait quite a while, so I would suggest coming during a less busy time if you're needing to leave in a rush! Staff was friendly despite the busy store, and I like the open kitchen area so I could see them make the drinks. PARKING : This store is located in a big plaza, so there's a parking lot out front. You might not get a spot right in front of the shop, but you'll find something! FOOD/DRINKS : Since it was my first time, I got some of their more popular drinks to try. - Bobo Strawberry Smoothie - strawberry smoothie, agar, green tea jelly - King of Mango Smoothie - mango smoothie w/ pulp, grapefruit, coconut milk, green tea jelly Both drinks were freshly made and so refreshing! I did get less sweet on both drinks and they came out perfect. These are perf for hot summer days when you want something a lil more fruity than creamy / tea-heavy! read more

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I absolutely dare you to step into the shop and see the boxes and boxes of mangoes that are sitting on the side of the shop and not ordered their specialty drink.... the king of mango smoothie. I ordered it and it was amazing! I am absolutely coming back. It is not too sweet and very refreshing. Casual. Easy parking. I ordered via kiosk and service was quick. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Stopped by here the other day looking for a midday drink on the weekend. Got one of their mango tea drinks. I asked for 80% sweet, which I would assume that it would still be relatively sweet, which it wasn't. The mango bits inside didn't seem ripe at all. I don't even remember the name of the drink cause it was that unmemorable. Staff was ok, no smiles or anything, just the job and that's it. read more

Dropped by for some drinks after a very filling meal at Hiro Nori just a few shops down. THE DRINKS. - Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea (M06). Added boba for extra $. Complexly bold but comforting, this milk tea was also sweet (you can choose your sweetness level). The boba was smaller than what I would typically expect, but the generous portion makes up for it. I also liked the soft, chewy texture and doughy sweetness. Highly recommend. - Matcha Latte (S10). It's a simple drink, but packs a punch in terms of flavors (earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet). There's a layer of froth that enhances the sensory experience. Highly recommend this drink as well. THE VIBE. Modern, minimalist vibes. There are no tables inside, only a small white bench off in the corner. Several people had ordered drinks and stood around waiting awkwardly, including me. There are a couple tables outside of this tea shop, but were already occupied. THE PARKING. Free parking available. THE RETURN. Yes, loved the drinks we ordered and the staff were attentive, ensuring each person was greeted and orders taken promptly. My only gripe is that there's not enough tables to hang out and standing around waiting for our drinks just takes away from the whole experience. read more

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i wanted to try out a new boba place, so macu popped up on my list and seemed interesting. i got the king of mango smoothie (mango, coconut, & pomelo with green tea jelly), and i would say that it was more slushy-like than a smoothie. also im not sure if it was an off day, but my drink was a bit bland? i'd say it was on the more expensive side too, but it was refreshing overall, and i liked the jelly that came with it! they have a kiosk to order from, which i always appreciate if the menu is more extensive and idk exactly what i want. the staff were friendly and efficient, and the store itself is very clean with a few benches in the store and tables outside to sit. read more

Macu Tea - king of mango smoothie (mango, coconut, & pomelo with jelly) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been to a few Macu locations in Vancouver this past year, so I was really excited when I learned there were a few locations in California! We got the Chi-Chi Mango Smoothie and Chi-Chi Grape Smoothie and they were phenomenal. The fruit in the smoothies tasted very fresh, and there were even mango and grape bits in their respective smoothies. The cheese foam is the right consistency and makes the drinks more creamy. I also enjoyed the slight bitterness of the green tea jelly, which cuts the sweetness of the drinks. Overall, the flavors blended nicely and it tasted just as good as I remembered. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Macu Tea - Chi-Chi Grape Smoothie, Chi-Chi Mango Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love fruity teas and this is one of the best in irvine. Since online ordering drinks are made ready a lot quicker and dont have to wait in line like when it first opened. read more

The pricing was a little steep for me.... $8 for milk tea with no inclusions is kind of crazy. It runs sweet too. The flavor was very good though! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I was very excited to try this place but I'm sad to give 2/5 stars. I asked for the lowest sweet possible but what I got tasted like 125% sweet. I'm not sure if it's because I ordered toppings and they added a lot of the syrup from that or they misread the sweet level. My husband got the matcha drink and that was not overly sweet and tasted fresh which is why I'm giving 2/5 instead of 1/5. read more

Macu Tea - Jasmine MT and matcha tiramisu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Stopped by after getting dinner at hironori. Similar to Hui Lau Shan. A cute, down to business storefront - it was easy to order and drinks came out about as fast as one can hope for. Personally, I thought their mangos weren't sweet enough but I understand nature is hard to control. The prices felt a little high. Lots of variety in the menu though, almost too many options. The thick cups are nice but I find them somewhat wasteful when thinner would do perfectly fine especially with the sturdy lid. It's in the shopping complex, so generally easy parking and access. I didn't interact with the staff really. I'll probably mostly keep going to HLS and getting the swirls but this is a nice location near work so I'll be back for sure. read more

Came to try their mango drinks and it didn't disappoint! i had the mango and orange li li tea with lychee jelly and i loved how refreshing and sweet it was at the same time! i def want to come back for the king mango smoothie next time! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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In a city with plenty of boba options, we LOVE Macu Tea! The blended drinks are always on point, and we love the texture of the tea jelly and bobos. read more

Macu Tea - Grape, mango, and strawberry bobos! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Love the fresh fruit they use in their drinks! It's a small shop and every time I go there isn't really a line so service is pretty quick. My go to drink is the grapefruit tea with tea jelly -- super refreshing for a hot day! read more

Amazing drink ! I ordered Mango King, #1 of their specialty and it was great. You come in, order and pay with the machine, then get your drink when it's done. Drink: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 -- small shop, minimal decoration, only a small seating inside and 2 tables outside, no restroom for customer. The only complaint I have is they take forever to make one drink. It took almost 10 mins for me to just get 1 drink. read more

Macu Tea - Mango King Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California