"Fruit your life". I don't know what it means, but yes. Macu Tea is located in Old Town Pasadena, and I know they have another location in Irvine. Most of the decor here seems lost in translation from this import from Taiwan; however, they are a drink spot that specializes in boba milk teas and fruit smoothies. I got a strawberry smoothie with jellies and a salt cream foam. My wife got the same, but mango. Both of the drinks were upwards of $8. Though expensive, flavor was good and, if you like jellies, they load them up here. If I had a choice, I prefer the offerings at 3CAT in Arcadia for mango drinks; however, I think this is a great spot on a hot day in Pasadena. read more

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My favorite boba brand in Taiwan, were thrilled knowing they came to US. They are specialized in their cream foam, which I approved, the cream foam is on point w their consistency, sweetness, and a hint of salt. Recommend their signature menu. Mango smoothie is my go-to, it balances between tartness of mango, sweetness from the cream foam, and chewiness from the tea jelly. read more

Stopped by after having dinner with the family, looking for a sweet treat. The entrance is tucked away to the side and the interior or small. We went on a Sunday evening so there was no line. There were a couple people working but we weren't greeted when we walked in. The menu was a little overwhelming so we took a bit of time to figure out what we wanted. Once we were ready, we ordered on the self kiosk and waited for our drinks. I ordered the king mango and my husband got the matcha latte. The matcha tasted poor quality, but that was to be expected. You could definitely still taste the powder. I was very excited for the king mango but was pretty disappointed. The drink wasn't as sweet as I'd hoped and overwhelming with fruit/jelly. I love mango but I'd also like to taste my drink. Once we left, there was no one to greet us on the way out. Don't think I'll be coming back here again. read more

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I always get their golden leaf tea with cream cheese and coconut jelly + boba (it's on the top 10 on their sign). I love their cream cheese and the tea is very refreshing. A bit pricey though, my drink costs me $8+ As for the place, it is small and parking is difficult. Too bad they have it in pasadena i would go more if it's a bit more east with parking. read more

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If you love mango drinks, this is your one stop tea shop. I came on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded. I noticed on one of the signs that they offer a 10% discount if you use an official sold MACU reusable cup and a 2% discount if you use any other reusable cup, or MACU's plastic cup from a previous visit. All of the workers were busy making drinks, so I ordered on the one kiosk they had. The shop is small and it didn't take long for them to make my drinks. My favorite drink was the Chi-Chi Mango Smoothie. It was sweet, smooth, and had mango chunks and green tea jelly. Their #1 drink - King of Mango Smoothie had grapefruit pulp, which was bitter. All of their drinks were pretty sweet. The Chi-Chi Jasmine Green Tea had a cheese foam top and tasted the least sweet of the three drinks I ordered to share. read more

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Whenever we are in or near Old Town Pasadena, my husband and I just have to make a stop by Macu Tea before we leave the area. The drinks here are high quality and authentic. My favorite drink has to be the Sunshine Li-Li Fruit Tea. It has a vibrant and tangy citrus flavor. I love the pieces of fresh passion fruit pulp mixed into the tea. This has the perfect ratio of orange juice and green tea, where no single flavor feels overbearing. Another solid drink is the Matcha Tiramisu, which is actually called a drinking dessert. It has a strong matcha smoothie base infused with some crunchy cookie crumbs topped with a tasty tiramisu foam - very creamy and indulgent. This is the perfect hybrid of a dessert and a drink. For parking, I would recommend the School House Garage parking structure located right behind this bubble tea shop. This little shop is more of a to-go kind of place versus sitting in. read more

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Delicious and refreshing tea! I tried the lemon jasmine green tea w/half sugar & less ice and loved it. The lemon flavor is not too tart in my opinion and had just the right amount of sweetness. Service is through a self order kiosk at the front. This is not one of those boba places for people to hang out, as it is quite small. read more

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I was a little startled by the high prices of the drinks, but it is so valid for the fresh fruit and perfect sweetness of each drink. The king of mango smoothie is a lovely blend of texture with a crisp manila mango flavor. The strawberry tiramisu tastes of real strawberries with a nicely blended creaminess from the foam on top. The store is located in old town Pasadena, so you'll likely have to pay for parking. The store is small and better for a grab-and-go drink, but they prepare the drinks pretty quickly read more

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All the fresh drinks you need for this summer. I had: 1. King of mango smoothies 2. Peach black milk tea 3. Sunshine Li li tea 4. Matcha tiramisu read more

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I've visited Macu Tea in Taiwan before, so I was excited to finally try the Pasadena location. They're known for their fresh fruit teas, and this visit didn't disappoint. The menu took me a minute to figure out--Chi-Chi is cheese foam, Bo-Bo is agar, and Li-Li seems to mean fruit pieces. The drinks were refreshing and not overly sweet, with plenty of fresh fruit. The cheese foam was rich and creamy without being too salty, and I loved the chewy texture of the Bo-Bo. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors! read more

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Macu Tea, a shop that's inside a small sector in Old Town Pasadena. Parking can be arranged in many structures nearby (paid). The shop is pretty small but they have 3 tables for seating. Interior has plenty of wall spots for pictures not only with your order but even yourself. Perfect for Yelpers ;) My wife and I had our eyes on two drinks, Matcha Tiramisu & Sunshine Li-Li Tea. Drinks came out pretty quickly and the staff offered a carrier that was pretty unique, similar to ones you only receive on international trips. 1. The Matcha Tiramisu caught me by surprise. I had my drink at 50% sugar and it felt just right. The matcha mixes really well with the tiramisu which made a really creamy feeling. I love the slight swirl on it as well. Perfect for a nice outing, highly recommend this drink for any matcha/tiramisu lovers. 2. My wife had the Sunshine Li-Li Tea and it was very refreshing. Very similar to fresh fruit teas, best part is that it's not too sweet either, perfect to drink on a warm day to cool down, perfect drink and highly recommend. Overall, Macu Tea has impressed me, although it would be nice if there were more seating arrangements, but with a smaller shop, it's great how it is already without extra seating. I absolutely love the interior & the plentiful of drink choices. Will be back often to try other options. read more

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I tried the King of Mango Smoothie, and it was decent. I also ordered another of their top seller, the Strawberry Bobo, which I think is better than the mango. The strawberry one has more sweetness, which I prefer. The King of Mango Smoothie is refreshing but not very sweet. It's a good option for people who enjoy lighter, less sugary drinks. Personally, I like sweeter flavors, so I'd pass on this one next time. On the other hand, the Strawberry Bobo Smoothie had the perfect level of sweetness. The crunchy boba and green tea jelly paired really well with it. Overall, it was worth trying once, but I wouldn't come back. read more

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Came on a Thursday evening and it was empty inside. There are a few tables for indoor seating. We ordered using the kiosk at the counter and it didn't take too long for the drinks to be ready. I tried the Golden Leaf Milk Tea ($6.75) with light sugar and light ice and it was pretty good. Not too creamy and could still taste the tea. read more

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We ordered on the self kiosk and the service was fast since we were the only ones in the store to order. It was bright and had couple of spots to sit at. The drinks were tasty, refreshing, and delicious. I enjoyed all the drinks we ordered. read more

Macu Tea - Pasadena - D01. King of Mango Smoothie 楊枝甘露 2.0, M06. Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea 鐵觀音烏龍奶茶, F00. Brown Sugar Boba Latte 黑糖波霸鮮奶 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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(+) Golden Leaf milk tea MACU tea is a Taiwanese boba/tea shop that specializes in teas and smoothies. They are known for their "King of mango" smoothie, which looks quite delicious and will try on another visit. This location is located on Colorado and the best place to park is at the Fair Oaks/Green St. parking lot. It is a quick 3-4 minute walk. I tried the golden leaf milk tea because I wanted something simple, and simple I got. I loved how you can customize ice and sweetness level. I went with the 30% sweetness, which was perfect for someone who doesn't like sweet drinks. Next time I will have to try the boba. I do wish I tasted more of the tea flavor in the drink. They use non-dairy creamer in their milk teas, so celebrate lactose intolerant people, like myself!! Service/ambiance: The service was great. You can order on a screen but the barista helped me out and took my order. She answered all of questions. They have a few tables to sit down at. The shop is clean and well lit. Overall, I would recommend MACU tea. I can't really say much because I only tried one drink, but my first impression was good enough for me to come back. read more

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Local boba place in the heart of downtown Pasadena. It has a big variety of topping and flavors. The best part of it is that they give a strap for each cup! Soo carrying it will be soo much easier as you continue to shop in old town. I tried the boba milk tea and it was ok. But I say it is a pass. The brown sugar milk tea was great! This is definitely a win. The king of mango....def amazing! Have to try! All in all, it's a great little boba place that's good and prices are reasonable. read more

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I really enjoyed the macu tea in canada and this location in pasadena did not disappoint. I got the king of mango smoothie and it was good! It was sweet but I enjoyed the texture and flavor of the mango smoothie. It was a refreshing drink for summer and i definitely recommend. Price is comparable to other boba places. read more

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Cute boba store where you can order from a tablet and we got the deluxe mango king smoothie for $8.95. Drink was good overall but the grape fruit was sour. read more

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Came here after dinner to grab a drink and there was no line, so we ordered right away. Placing the order was quick and waiting for the drink to be made took roughly 15 minutes. I liked that it came with a to-go drink carrier (shown in photo). I ordered the king of mango smoothie (3/5). I wasn't the biggest fan of the drink as I thought it was too tarty. I was hoping for a smoother, sweeter drink, but it was a bit icy and tarty, but I also ordered this during winter, so maybe it wasn't the best time to order a mango drink as mangos aren't in season. The staff was friendly and I do like how this place uses real fruit, which you can see them being displayed behind the counter. There's a few indoor seating, and it's a relatively small store. I'd have to come back and get another drink or get the mango smoothie during mango season to give it another shot. I think this place has potential, as I've heard great things about it, but maybe it's just this drink that I got that I wasn't the biggest fan of. read more

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Really great drinks, try the tiramisu matcha! I highly recommend! It is honestly amazing ! I Will be coming back soon ! Thanks Macu-Tea. read more

Ordered the classic boba milk tea. I arrived right when they opened so it took a while to get my order. They decrease the sweetness added if you get the brown sugar boba in your drink which I thought was good. I changed mine to 10% and the tea and sweetness paired well. They have about 4 seats available inside, it's a small shop. read more

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Another solid boba spot in Pasadena! I was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of their drinks, especially the fruit drinks! They use fresh ingredients, and the fruits really shined in the ruby grapefruit li-li tea and king of mango! The king of mango is definitely more of a dessert type drink because it's heavier. Parking is tough in Pasadena. I would recommend parking in the farther structure that's way cheaper than the structure right across the street! read more

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The passionfruit orange drink was incredibly refreshing. I loved the satisfying crunch of the seeds and fresh bites of orange. I've docked one star because, even at the lowest 10% sweetness level, it was still quite sweet--closer to what I'd expect from 60% sweetness. It makes me wonder if their measurements need recalibrating or if mine was just an off batch. That said, I still enjoyed it and accepted the extra calories! :P read more

Macu Tea - Pasadena - M02. Golden Leaf Milk Tea - 30% sweetness was still overbearing on tasting the tea flavor. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I'm so excited to hear that Macu Tea will be opening in the San Gabriel area soon; I can't wait! read more

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I've been on the hunt for green tea jelly and coffee jelly toppings everywhere, so I was excited to finally find them here. The tea jelly was the perfect touch--light, chewy, and it blended into my drink without overpowering it. My favorite was the Matcha Tiramisu drink--it seriously tasted like cake! I also love that you can customize the sugar level for almost all the drinks. Ordering was super easy with their tablet and I liked that you could see pictures of all the drinks before choosing. Parking was a bit tricky since I went during a busy time, but there's plenty of street parking available. read more

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My new go-to for a refreshing drink during this summer heat! Macu Tea is a Taiwanese tea chain specializing in fresh fruit teas and high quality tea leaves. I've only tried their signature Mango King drink and it was delicious! Perfectly balanced with coconut sago and large mango bits. It was not overly sweet and definitely made with fresh mangos, not sure how to describe it but it tasted like a ripe mango! I also love how I could easily order on the Yelp app and they included a cute carrier holder for the drink! Super convenient! Parking in Pasadena can be a hit or miss sometimes, but I opted for their next door parking structure. read more

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Make-u wanna go somewhere else. Food: I grabbed one drink for my wife and I to share. It was a tea. Can't remember which one it was but I guess that's because it wasn't memorable. Had mango in it. I liked the cup sleeve that they had come with the drink because it was cool and didn't have my hands cold. Service: Service was okay. Drinks took a long time to come out. Barely had any interaction with the team because I also ordered from a tablet. Other than that, they let me use the scary restroom in the front hallway. Overall, $8+ for one drink (I want to say about 20-ish ounces) wasn't worth it to me. Pushing $10, there are other spots in Pasadena not too far that I would rather go instead. Nothing special but nothing horrible either. read more

I've seen Macu Tea before in Taiwan, so I was curious to see how it would taste like here. It's a small shop with just a few tables. Inside was oddly very warm so it doesn't feel quite ventilated in there. My friend wanted to try the Bobo grape smoothie, but apparently that is just a seasonal drink! You'd have to read carefully that it really is a seasonal drink on their menu, which it's a "Autumn" drink. So I got my friend the strawberry one instead. I went to try the boba tieguanyin oolong milk tea, and it was actually pretty good. The drink tastes authentic and the boba was pretty nice and chewy. The price point for their milk tea was surprisingly very affordable. Many places charge around 7-8 but this was about 5-6. Overall, my drink was pretty good for what it is, but I wouldn't say it's the most amazing oolong milk tea I had in my life. I would be curious to try the other drinks next time. Also, I like how their drinks have handles on them like in Asia! read more

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The King of Mango smoothie is like biting into a sweet and juicy mango. It is sooo good but sooo sweet. For those of you who doesn't like sweet and fruity drinks, this drink will not be for you. Especially since you cannot customize the drink at all. But it is a nice dessert drink (as advertised). There are chunks of fresh mango, chewy bo-bo, fresh grapefruit bits and a creamy gulp of deliciousness. I really like how the drink came with a strap. In Taiwan, most drinks come in a convenient bag or holder so your hands won't get too cold or hot and so you can take it on the scooter. I'm really happy that Macu carried that over here with their drinks. You order your drinks at the kiosk and wait for your number to pick up your drink. It's a cute quaint tea spot, more for to go orders than to hang out. read more

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Such a cute and bright spot with a few tables and chairs inside. I ordered the peach black milk tea and all I can say is--wow. It was so good I forgot to even take a picture before finishing it! The woman who helped me was super friendly as well! read more

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Decent tea shop in Downtown Pasadena, perfect for a pick-me-up following lunch. I opted for the peach oolong milk tea (30% sweet), and while nice and fragrant from the sweet, peachy taste, it wasn't the best milk tea I've had. In any case, Macu Tea is a solid place for drinks, especially on a hot, sweltering day-- it does the trick! read more

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They have a kiosk to order and you can also order at the counter. There are a few small tables inside but not many. I ordered the Jasmine Green Milk tea (6.75) with less ice and 50% sugar. They only have 1 cup size and its a good size for the price. The milk tea has a good tea taste but not strong. I will come back again! read more

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Macu Tea is a Taiwanese boba shop and known for their teas and smoothies. I got the taro with fresh milk. It was a slushy consistency, rich in flavor and earthy. I like that it wasn't too sweet at all and tasted really refreshing. My only complaint is the drinks are on the steeper end but my friend and I both enjoyed our drinks. read more

The golden leaf tea is fantastic. Workers were super sweet, design is great, and some seating is available! Would recommend :) read more

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Solid spot for fruit teas in old town Pasadena. The li-li series is worth a try. The shop itself is tiny inside and barely any seating. It's a grab n go type of place. During the day, they have an employee handing out free samples outside. Parking - find street parking (free or metered) around old town Pasadena or park in the structures. Some places are only $1 for the first 90 minutes. read more

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Friend recommended this place. Ordered the King of Mango Smoothie. Love that it has lots of real yellow mango in it. Smoothie came in premixed sweetness. I usually get 50% sweet in 90% of the boba shops... and was expecting this smoothie to be too sweet for my taste, but it wasn't. It's perfect the way it s. read more

Macu Tea - Pasadena - D01. King of Mango Smoothie... so refreshing for a hot summer day - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I'm officially a regular. Their smoothies are so fresh, delicious, nutritious, and wonderful. The King of Mango smoothie and Ruby Grapefruit are my favorite. Their Jasmine tea drinks are also lovely. They have an agar topping option that I love way more than regular boba - so chewy, light, and delicious. Love, love, LOVE! They also have a rewards program where you can accrue points that become dollars that you can apply to future drinks. read more

Fresh fruit is a staple in their offerings, and it's easy to customize drinks to your liking. It's good, but doesn't seem to quite strike the balance between some of its competitors that have also recently opened locations in the have been able to find. The menu is a little difficult to understand, with names such as "Bo-Bo" which is their smoothie series and "Chi-Chi" which is their salted cheese foam series of drinks. The staff is helpful in describing each drink and navigating the drink you want to try, but more photos and descriptions for newbies would be even better. read more

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Definitely more of a fruit tea place than a standard boba place to get milk tea. Caught me a bit off guard, cuz the first time I had Macu Tea was in NorCal during their Snoopy collaboration (please collab with more franchises please!). I remember walking past here and seeing a crowd going out into the sidewalk, but we came here on a Wednesday night and there was no line. Worker was friendly and our drinks were out quite fast. Lots of fruit teas and slushes. Many of which has fixed sweetness and ice levels, so no customization is available. I got their orange and mango Lili tea which is their summer drink. Nice orange juice taste with sweetness from mango and real mango bits in it. Pretty refreshing. My friend got the winter melon with fresh milk. It's non-caffeinated with set sweetness and ice level, but it's not bad. Not too overly sweet which is good since winter melon leans towards more of a sweet drink. Both of our drinks came with these complimentary drink carriers, which was cute and perfect for pictures. It is a bit pricier here and the options are a bit more limited (think YiFang with less options and a bit pricier), so I'm hoping they expand to keep up with the boba Sengoku Wars that has a grip on Pasadena. read more

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I've been here several times already, place is small but cozy, good music and perfect volume. Staff is just AMAZING.. all the time with a smile, open to give you their best recommendations, and I always leave happily surprised and satisfied. Prices are just like other boba places not really pricey, but I take these as a snack, if I want something lighter but refreshing and creamy!! Also, they have a rewards program, don't sleep on it!! Amazing always, a must try if you are in Pasadena, alsoooo their cheese foam is delishhhhh! read more

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