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    Ana T.

    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.

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    Sharon H.

    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.

    Karen T.

    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.

    Strawberry Tiramisu, King of Mango Smoothie
    Ashley S.

    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

    Jennifer T.

    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.

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    Vy D.

    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

    Jennifer L.

    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!

    D08. Matcha Tiramisu & L01. Sunshine Li-Li Tea
    Kevin T.

    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.

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    MyChi N.

    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.

    Selene S.

    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.

    Top 10 menu
    Brandon L.

    (+) 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.

    Michelle C.

    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.

    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
    Helen V.

    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.

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    Came here for the souffle pancakes and they didn't disappoint!…read more My party of 3 stopped by Saturday afternoon 2:30 pm and it wasn't crowded. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor since it was such a nice day out. They have all of their desserts on display in the case, so you can peruse the options and see what looks good. So many of the desserts looked good, like the matcha yuzu chiffon crepe cake or the rose and lychee crepe cake. We ordered via the kiosk and got the mango sunshine souffle pancake ($16.50) and well as a couple drinks. My drink was the white peach lemon jasmine bliss ($6.25), with 50% sweetness and less ice. Even though there are signs everywhere saying that it takes 15-20 minutes for the souffle pancakes to be cooked, ours came out super quickly, in 5 minutes or so. We got it with the sauce on the side, but I regret doing that as I saw others getting it with the sauce on top and it was beautiful. The pancake was super fluffy and a bit eggy as well. We all really enjoyed it with the mango sauce. I made the mistake of eating the pancake first before trying a sip of my tea. The pancake was pretty sweet, so I could barely taste my drink, but I think it was good? I could taste a bit of the lemon but definitely not the white peach, which is a lighter flavor. I got a slice of their Hokkaido cheese cake roll for $7 to go and had it the next day. It was okay but definitely a bit pricy for what you get. I'd love to come back to try their other desserts and pancakes!

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