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

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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

Went there to get matcha tea .. terrible service . We waited for 25 minute with just about 4 people inside . They ignored us the whole time we kept asking what's happening to our order . read more

Solid boba spot in OC!! I've only visited their San Jose location in the past; this was my first time visiting the OC one. The quality of their drinks were pretty consistent though. I went with the Chi Chi Mango and it was great! The mango was sweet, and the cheese top was also soo good. It came with a green tea jelly and it was also delicious! It was pretty busy when we came, with 3-4 other parties ahead of us. They were pretty quick to make drinks, though there's minimal seating inside. read more

Macu Tea - chi chi mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The customer service is lacking. I came in midafternoon, and it was pretty empty. There were 2 other customers waiting for their drinks. No one greeted us. I wish the staff would have been more attentive and helpful especially our first time. Anyway, you order through the self-service kiosk. The drinks take a bit of time. The prices are pretty steep for a drink. King of Mango Smoothie - Mango smoothie with grapefruit, coconut, and jelly. Very delicious! However, I felt it needed more mango. It had a lot of grapefruit. Sunshine Li-Li Tea - very refreshing. if you enjoy fruit tea, this is a must. The location is mainly to go; there is no seating inside. There is some seating outside but limited. Parking is easy. The store shares the lot with other businesses in the area. read more

Such a good tea spot! The flavor options are unique and flavorful. The Strawberry smoothie was so good! I couldn't help but finish it right away. It was just so good! The fresh fruit in their drinks is a much appreciated addition. Everyone was nice, but not much communication was had. It's clean and bright inside with screens for the drink display. read more

Macu Tea - 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

Date of visit: 1/18/2025 5 stars for the Ruby Grapefruit Lili drink! They put so much grapefruit pulps in the drink, they mean business! I'm impressed! read more

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Good variety of drinks especially for a mango lover like I am. However I wish they had more options for regular milk teas or coffee! The staff is friendly enough and the place is always clean so that's a bonus! I'd find my way back just for the mango pomelo drink! read more

Macu Tea - 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

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

The quality of the drinks is very similar to the Taiwan branches. Hope they can continue this. My go to drink is QQ Passionfruit and I was super happy they had it here and at the actual sugar level I wanted. Most places that have the QQ topping make it way too sweet! When you walk in, there are kiosks to order. The place can get pretty packed with no direction of who is waiting for a drink and who is waiting for the kiosk. The staff are helpful if they are present. They explained what was in the drinks to the customers in front of us since it was their first time here. Most of the employees are busy making the drinks and they are very busy. Sometimes I see idle staff at other places, but this place had every single employee busy. I really didn't like how the kiosk just showed your number on the screen. Then I'd have to remember the number. I have poor memory lol At least you get a text if you enter your phone number, but you have to download another app to get the rewards. I really don't like this system. At least there's no service platform fee.... Or it's already included in the price of the drinks possibly read more

Love the mango smoothies! I got the king of mango smoothie and was glad I could take the grapefruit out (I can't eat grapefruit). I substituted my green tea jelly with coconut jelly and it was pretty good. Will come back another time to try other drinks! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

It's not a sit down tea shop, but for it being grab and go, it has a very clean aesthetic and it's interesting to see all of the kitchen area. If you like 3Cat, then you will like this place. The mango avocado smoothie and the passion fruit sun tea were really good The menu is huge and slightly overwhelming. Service is very friendly and can help you choose something good (they've tried a lot of the menu so I trust their opinion). Just an easy grab and go tea shop, with little to no wait. I'd rather go here than Omomo (too long of a wait) or 7Leaves (strictly better quality at comparable price point). read more

I've been here so many times I've lost count, and Macu has definitely become one of my top places to go for drinks in OC. Parking is pretty spacious in this plaza, but there can be a bit of a wait depending on the crowd. The quality of their drinks really stand out, as you can taste the real fruit in their drinks. Among the many items I've tried, these are some of my favorites in no particular order: - King of Mango (seasonal) - Golden Leaf Tea Latte w boba - Taro w fresh milk 2.0 (new) - Strawberry tiramisu - Sunshine li-li tea Love the variety in the menu and will continue to frequent this spot! read more

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Was in the Irvine area and feeling the need for a drink decided to stop by Macu tea and try their King of Mango Smoothie and was not disappointed. At 25% sugar level, the drink was perfect with lots of fresh mango and coconut jelly. Wish there was some pomelo in there as well but it was outstanding even without it. The shop itself was well lit and clean with a couple of benches inside for sitting and some tables outside as well. Definitely a go to if you're a mango lover! read more

Macu Tea - King of mango smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Their king of mango is pretty expensive but the flavor also is pretty outstanding too. Mango itself taste like Asia mango and not mango from Mexico which is important to me. That's also probably why is more expensive. The tea jelly compliments it perfectly. I like it but I still feel ICI in San Gabriel is a better value for the almost exact same drink. But I think Macu has the better mango and ICI has better tea jelly and pricing. I mean you can't go wrong with either shop. I'd get Macu if ICI isn't around. The funny thing is Macu is opening right next to ICI in San Gabriel soon. I'll definitely be keeping a watch to see how that turns out as there are so many competition in that plaza already. read more

Macu is a new boba addition to Irvine this summer so I was excited to give it a try. They're located in a large plaza so parking is very easy. The store itself is small inside and just for ordering but there are seats outdoors if you want to sit and enjoy your drink. They seem to be more popular for their fruit drinks so I went for the popular chi chi mango smoothie. This drink was less creamy and more on the refreshing side but it was very well balanced and the toppings added good texture! My friend also got the tie guan yin oolong tea latte and this was actually very good as well. The flavors are softer and more subtle than the popular TP tea however I would still recommend it as well! read more

Macu Tea - 10.2024 chi chi mango smoothie..refreshing! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I've seen this spot and finally had a chance to try it! Not as tea-forward as other place, but if you're looking for some affordable boba drinks with customization, etc. you can come check out Macu Tea! They have a lot of options on the menu and it's in a plaza with several food options. So grab a bite to eat and grab your drink from here! There is a small 6-seater table outside and there are lots of pictures of drinks displayed on the menu in the store. Parking can get tricky since there are a lot of eateries in this plaza. read more

such a cool refreshing and tasty drink. got the tieguanyin oolong milk tea. a little more on the sweeter side, with more of a milkier taste as opposed to tea, which is not bad. Nothing crazy of a drink as other popular or highly acclaimed milk tea spots in socal, but still a solid spot. I would probably try their mango drinks because that is what they are known for so maybe trying those would rank this spot higher. *small but nice and new interior. seating outside but none inside. read more

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I was recommended to try Macu, and was excited to try it! The plaza and store weren't too busy on a Sunday early afternoon. The store was bright and clean. I got the tieguanying oolong milk tea with boba (my fave tea as of late). The drink was delicious, but leaning on the sweeter side. The boba texture was on point, and they even gave a little drink holder! Macu's tieguanying milk tea jumped to the top of one of my favorites just by a single visit. I will be back! read more

My husband is addicted to their grapefruit green tea. He said this is the BEST and request for 1 a day lol. My person favorite is their green tea with coconut jelly with no sugar and no ice. The coconut jelly is sweet in itself so there's no need for added sugar. If you are mango lover, this is the season to get your mango fixes. The only downside with their mango drinks is you cannot make changes to the sugar level. I personally only order drinks with no sugar and no ice. The enviornment in the store is clean and open. There's no place to really sit and hang out and so it's more like a grab and go type of place. Macu is owned by Taiwanese owner, so if you're looking to get your true authentic Taiwanese boba this is your place! read more

Ordered a strawberry smoothie for my 2 year old. Was told I couldn't remove the tea jelly because it would ruin the flavor ratio. Sorry for understanding. - I'm sorry, I don't understand. My 2 year old doesn't care about the flavor ratio. I'd rather her not have the caffeine from the tea. Found it odd they wouldn't let me remove the tea jelly. Very adamant about it. I'd understand if customizing ice etc would change the flavor ratio but I want something removed. That's all. Not coming back, sorry. Now I have to go home and separate the smoothie from the tea. Thanks for the extra work. read more

Delicious and high quality tea and the boba is fresh :) highly recommend! This is a grab and go spot so there aren't any seating options but clean and efficient! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Really yummy TieGuanYin Oolong tea :) Staff was really nice. Will definitely get my boba milk teas here again. read more

My friend brought me a drink from MACU TEA today -- the Sunshine Li-Li Tea. I got it with 30% sugar, 30% ice, and added coconut jelly. I usually don't like drinks that are too sweet, but this one was actually really balanced. It tasted light and refreshing, and not heavy at all. The coconut jelly was a nice touch too -- I'm glad he added it. I also noticed the packaging was really clean and sealed tightly. Nothing spilled, which I appreciated. Overall, it was just a really solid drink. I'd probably get it again. read more

Macu Tea - Lili tea with Coconut jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

You self order at a kiosk or in person. I got a boba milk tea and it was delicious. It's quiet inside, no tables inside but tables outside.

Both of the following drinks were delicious. I loved the fresh fruit. Also, the Bobo was soft and chewy and I think the green tea jelly was pretty good though it was kind of hard to taste it with the other flavors. There's no seating indoors, but there are some seats further away from the shop outdoors. No restrooms. -Qq passion fruit (non caffeinated) has 2 toppings. -Sunshine Li-Li Tea read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Many thanks to the young male staff member with the more curly hair (I'm sorry that I don't know your name). You have been very helpful on this visit and previous visits. I remember that on a previous visit you greeted me as I entered the establishment. Kiosks had been put in place since my last visit and it took me a few minutes to realize that I needed to use the kiosk to place an order. On yet another visit, I came with my daughter after a hospital shift. You gave her a sample of green jelly that helped her finalize on a drink she wanted to order. Today, I came in to order a Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea (for my caffeine fix), King of Mango Smoothie (daughter's favorite drink), and Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea (to try one of the summer offerings). The customer that came in after me was directed to the other kiosk to order. A family and 2 other male customers came in after I ordered. The little girl that came in with her family had to use the restroom. She saw only an employees only area behind the rope. Unfortunately, there was no restroom to use so they had to go elsewhere for a restroom while waiting for their drinks. The customer after me went to check on his drink. I saw that 2 of my drinks were ready and approached the counter. The other male staff member on duty said that there was still one more drink to be made, but I had seen the healthcare worker that had ordered after me take a King of Mango Smoothie that had been placed on the counter. I could understand that the healthcare worker did not have time to wait because breaks are short. I noticed there was another King of Mango Smoothie off to the side. The curly haired staff member gave it to me so that I wouldn't have to wait any longer. You deserve the tips that are left for you. I don't know if it's first come first serve here. When I am at other drink places if I have the time and a larger order, I try to let other customers with a smaller order go first knowing that it will take the staff longer to make the drinks. read more

Macu Tea - Order of Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea, King of Mango Smoothie, and Orange & Mango Li-Li Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Pretty great milk tea boba! The pricing is a bit on the higher end though (around $8/drink with a topping).

Was in irvine and craving boba so my friends and I went to this spot and it's definitely in our top 3 boba places for sure! All the drinks are so yummy and fresh tasting. I got the chi chi grape smoothie which u can't adjust the sweetness for, but it comes at the perfect level. It's not sweet at all and uses completely fresh seasonal grapes. I absolutely devoured my drink while driving home. The workers are all very passionate about the drinks and will often be handing out samples of their popular teas for you to try. I will definitely come back to try some of their other drinks if I'm ever in the area again! read more

Macu Tea - chi chi grape smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

My friends brought me to Macu Tea and I was surprised at the unique flavors they offer such as grape! They also offered samples to try which were delicious! I hadn't wanted to order a drink because I was so full from lunch already. But their Golden Tea-Leaf was so good, I had to order 2 for later lol. The tea flavor was strong but light and it wasn't too sweet either. They also came with a carry handle where your drink would hang in like a purse! I absolutely love this idea as it saves plastic (rather than using a plastic bag) and the fact that they brought this idea straight from Asia. The interior space is also very clean and bright and parking was pretty easy, even during busy hours. Highly recommended! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I love this place. I just wanted to update since I've been here like 3 or 4 more times. Everything from my previous review still stands in my opinion. I've landed on 50% sugar without boba being optimal, I think they're also modifying their %'s. Their tea has been "not overbrewed" every time (as opposed to other places in Irvine). The tea jelly here is top notch. It's so good! A bit bitter, if you like that, and packed with tea flavor. The only other place I get tea jelly is TP Tea, and their tea jelly is bland compared to this. Last time I went, I got a jasmine milk tea and golden leaf milk tea, both 50% sugar. The jasmine was a little bland. The time before that, the jasmine was amazing. The golden leaf was amazing the 1 time I got it. So, in terms of tea strength, a bit inconsistent. But, like I said, it has not been overbrewed, which I love. Drinks are made relatively slowly, but even if it takes 15 minutes to make a drink here, it still beats waiting in line at Omomo. The prices are medium-high here, expect to pay $5-$7/drink before tax/tip. I think I found my tea place, I'll update if things change. read more

Macu Tea - Strawberry with Tea Jelly and Chichi and Jasmine Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Tried the Orange & Mango Li Li Tea at Macu Tea -- $8.25 before tax felt high, but totally worth it. I literally watched the barista squeezing fresh fruit into the drink, and you can taste the difference immediately. No syrupy, powdery taste -- just clean, bright, real fruit tea. Now I can't stop thinking about it and need to go back to try more. read more

MANGO CHI CHI (cheese foam mango smoothie w green tea jelly) - straight up mango - which i love because i can definitely taste it in every sip and so so refreshing - line: total wait time was about an hour - honestly for me it was too long and would probably come when things settle down - nice lil red carry strap - nice customer service despite the crowd - cute interior (on the smaller side so the line wrapped around and it was difficult to see who was waiting and who was in line) I think that creating a system that shows orders in progress and orders finished on the TV would be very helpful. the workers calling the orders would have to call out numbers frequently but the crowd made it hard to hear. also people would have to wait inside to hear and the inside became very crowded quickly. just a cool adjustment that i think would be helpful for everyone if possible :) overall really enjoyed my drink and would love to come back to try the strawberry some time :) read more

Macu Tea - mango chi chi - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This might be my new favorite tea spot for boba tea. I've only had their tea-based drinks and I think I will forever come here to order the tea drinks because the tea here is really good. I think the problem is with bigger franchises is that the tea is some cheaper-powder- mix and end up tasting like a sweet-milky nothing with a "hint" of tea, but here, you can actually taste the teas. I really enjoy the jasmine tea here, its is really fragrant and adding milk to it makes it this silky smooth combo that is just delicious. The boba here is good too: not too overcooked but just with the right amount of bounce. They offer the drinks here both hot and cold, and the hot is also surprisingly good as well and hits the spot on a cold day. In all, I really enjoy Macu Tea and glad that I don't have to wait in crazy long lines to get something of quality! read more

I feel like this shop's mango drink is overhyped. Ok, I get it, it is a lot of mango...probably fresh as well, but still, the drink itself tasted more like a dessert than an actual drink. I had my suspicions on some of the reviews that only had 1 reviews on it so just buyer be aware. FYI this is some shop that came from Taiwan hence the hype around it read more

Clearly there can be numerous bests or theres just lots of good boba down here in Irvine. I had the Mango King and i can see why its a best seller. Typical kiosk self order service and clean establishment. I hope to come back! read more