I am glad to see that Macu Tea has moved its storefront from Pasadena to San Gabriel. It is now more convenient for me to visit! I really like their drinks, especially from the Li-Li series and Milk Tea series. They specialize in premium real fruit tea, so I would definitely recommend trying a fruity drink for first timers. Tea quality is pretty good and the drink flavors taste fresh and natural. The sugar level and ice level can be completely adjustable. For toppings, there is a decent selection. My favorite topping is their green tea jelly, while my husband really likes their bo-bo agar boba. These toppings pretty much work well with any drink. One small con is that they do charge for bags. Even if you order many drinks, you'll have to pay if you want a bag to hold them. From my experience, all other bubble tea shops give free bags. read more

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So many tea shops have opened in this plaza so my friend and I had to try the new ones. I've been to the Macu Tea up in the bay before. We got the QQ Passion Fruit drink and it was okay. A little too tart for my liking. It doesn't have any caffeine which was great because it was night time already. It was definitely pricey. There are so many options in the SGV so I don't think this will be my go to place. read more

I had a good experience at Macu Tea (San Gabriel). I ordered the King of Mango Smoothie ($8.75 - Light Sweetness). It's Mango, Grapefruit, Coconut Milk, & Tea Jelly. It tastes clean, fresh, and light. I enjoyed the soft "pop" of its tea jelly and the fresh fruit. I arrived at Macu Tea (San Gabriel) on Thursday (around 6:50PM). Parking is easy. There's underground parking structure with many spots. Customers primarily order at the self-service kiosk. Staff works hard in the background. My drink took about five minutes. As mentioned, I ordered the King of Mango Smoothie ($8.75 - Light Sweetness). At its core, the quality is wonderful. The ingredients taste very fresh and this chill drink is reinvigorating as it slips through parched lips. However, it's not a bold drink. It's mild and lightly sweetened. It politely lets you savor each ingredient. With each continued sip, the drink develops and at journey's end, you find a faint smile adorning your lips. On ambiance, Macu Tea (San Gabriel) is small and cramped. There's one tiny stool table, four chairs, and one bench. I enjoyed the upbeat music. And the location is clean and well-ventilated. Overall, Macu Tea (San Gabriel) is a good addition to the SGV scene. The ingredients are fresh and clean. And it's REFRESHING. If curious and nearby, I happily recommend. 4.7 out of 5 read more

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Ordered UberEats since there's a promo of 45% off orders $15+ and free boba milk with $20 purchase! I admit I was hesitant to order since the drinks are on the pricier side. The King of Mango Smoothie was $10.16! Both drinks would have cost $20.32 without the promo! But I couldn't resist the promo and the free milk tea with the purchase of 2 drinks? I couldn't pass it up! The King of Mango was the best Mango Smoothie I've ever had. My favorite used to be the Mango Pomelo Sago Smoothie from Yifang but this one is twice as good! Not only is it just a mango smoothie but it has actual chunks of sweet mango and bits of grapefruit, as well as green tea jelly and coconut milk. The green tea jelly was fresh and chewy. I could actually taste that it was made from real brewed tea! The mango wasn't just mango puree but was made from real, fresh, and sweet mango. The grapefruit was not sour and actually sweet and delicious! The coconut milk made the drink super creamy and even more enjoyable! I made sure to give it a real good stir prior to drinking and it tasted so phenomenal! The Boba Milk Tea was good. It wasn't too sweet and I could tell it was made from freshly brewed tea. The boba was fresh, soft, and chewy. Overall, I definitely recommend getting the King of Mango! I promise it's worth every penny! Note: they charge $0.10 for a bag! read more

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So glad they opened in SG! I came on a weekday and met the manager who was super sweet. The drinks came out quickly and were refreshing! I would definitely come back again to try the other drinks! I have been to Macu in other locations and this one does not disappoint! read more

Having tried their spot in Pasadena, my wife and I visited their new spot here in SGV during their grand opening weekend. Their promo for the grand opening was BOGO with free toppings which we had to get a hold of. Located in the a very VERY busy plaza, you'll find yourself staring at each corner of the plaza as there's just SO MANY tea spots to choose from. Inside is basically just a small shop, not much space, no tables and just bench seating by the wall and two small chairs. Ideal to wait outside as it can get quite congested fast. My wife and I ordered two drinks, Golden Leaf Milk Tea and the Peach Black Milk Tea. Both with toppings - Green Tea Jelly and Boba respectively. Since it was grand opening, wait times were a bit long but not too long. Our drinks came out within 15 minutes or so and staff was pretty friendly throughout the whole time we were there. Plus points for being quick as well. Drinks were just like the ones in Pasadena. Tea flavor is not too overwhelming and very smooth overall. Boba weren't super hard and was easy to chew. Overall, two very refreshing drinks especially on a warmer day. Excited to visit again to try other drinks, happy to have another boba spot within SGV. read more

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I took the opportunity to take whole family to try smoothies at Macu Tea San Gabriel when they offer a rare BOGO offer. Service is friendly. They are busy making tea and smoothies. The store is small, so it offers a few benches. The plaza has underground parking. We have both avocado strawberry smoothies and mango avocado smoothies. They both tastes great. Recommend this place if you like something fresh with real fruity tea or smoothies that doesn't taste like icee with juice! read more

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Macu Tea is such a solid spot if you're craving boba with variety. We got a mix of smoothies, fruity drinks, and milk tea, and everything was so refreshing, flavorful, and well-balanced. Nothing felt too heavy or too sweet, and it's the kind of place where you can easily find something depending on your mood of the day. There are limited seatings inside so this would be more on a grab and go spot. Staffs were so friendly and fast with services. Overall, definitely a reliable go-to spot for both fruity and tea-based drinks. we ordered: - King of Mango Smoothie 2.0 - Chi-Chi Strawberry Smoothie - Sunshine Li-Li Tea - Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea read more

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We ordered: - Brown Sugar Boba Latte - Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea w/ Boba - Grapefruit Li-Li w/ honey drink - King of Mango Smoothie 2.0 - ACE Avocado Golden Smoothie Macu Tea has something for every mood! We went all in on the drinks and honestly, no regrets. The brown sugar boba latte was rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet, with an amazing caramelized brown sugar coating on the boba that gave every sip that indulgent kick. The Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea had a deep, roasted tea flavor with a really nice balance of sweetness! Definitely the one to get if you prefer a stronger, more fragrant tea profile. The King of Mango Smoothie 2.0 was thick, fruity, and sooo fresh! And the ACE Avocado Golden Smoothie was also really good! Ultra creamy with a subtle sweetness that made it feel almost like a healthy dessert. The Grapefruit Li-Li w/ honey was super refreshing and a nice change-up between the creamier drinks. It had that citrusy tang with just enough honey to smooth it out, making it feel light but still flavorful. Service was quick, and there are so many options on the menu that it's easy to find something whether you're in the mood for classic milk tea or fruity blends! read more

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They're in their soft opening phase. Plenty of parking in this plaza. They had $1 off for the first 100 customers which we missed sadly. There is limited seating inside with a kiosk to order from. I got their Chi-chi strawberry smoothie ($8.75). It was very fresh! read more

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I visited on National Boba Day bc they were offering BOGO on boba milk tea drinks. I've always visited the Pasadena location bc it was the most authentic boba on that street. Visiting this location in particular, it does feel like a downgrade bc there's a bunch of other options along this street. The store itself doesn't seem that appealing bc half of the store just looks like storage lol. Not too much space if standing around or wanting to sit and drink, so it's more to-go. I went ahead and got the the tieguanyin and peach black milk tea. They ran out of boba when I visited. The girl who took my order, she was more fluent in English, seemed to have a good grasp of operations around the boba shop, but the other who isn't that fluent lowkey seems to be confused working around here lol. They told me it would take 10 mins for fresh boba, so by the time with all the confusing and order and getting the incorrect drinks, I should have prob just gotten boba by then... but also didn't want to fuss about it even more lol. Teas were pretty fragrant, but not that special. It was pretty sweet even though it was 30% sugar. Bobo was surprisingly pretty good. read more

Golden Leaf Milk Tea - 5/5. Floral and slightly nutty tea base. I'd recommend getting the fresh milk version over the regular milk tea b/c their creamer powder can be pretty strong. They're known for their fruity drinks, but honestly I just come here for this particular milk tea with jasmine tea jelly. read more

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I happened to be in the plaza and needed to grab a drink, so I stopped by and saw they were having a buy one, get one deal on their avocado smoothies. To my surprise, they weren't too sweet at all. The smoothies are freshly made, so expect a bit of a wait. I think I waited about 20 minutes since there were around 10 smoothies ahead of mine, but it made sense once I saw they were making them fresh. The fresh mango at the bottom balanced everything out really well, and the jelly paired nicely with the mango for extra texture. I also got the golden milk tea with cheese foam on top and coconut jelly at 50% sugar. To my surprise, that one was very refreshing too. The only thing was the milk tea came out to about $9, which felt a little pricey, but overall both drinks were still a pleasant surprise. read more

Heard about the promotion on Instagram. We came by to take advantage of their Buy One Get One (BOGO) promotion, and it seems everyone else had the same idea! We ordered the King of Mango Smoothie, and it definitely lived up to the name. They are very generous with the fresh fruit--you can tell they aren't skimping on the ingredients. It was incredibly refreshing and easily some of the "good stuff" in terms of quality. Be prepared for a bit of a wait. The shop was very busy, and the service felt a bit slow, likely due to the high volume of orders from the promotion. If you're in a rush, this might not be the best time to visit, but the quality of the drink makes it worth the patience. Parking & Accessibility This is the main drawback: parking is not good. There are very limited spaces in the immediate area, so you might have to circle the block or walk a bit to get to the counter. Despite the slow pace and the parking headache, the drinks are top-tier. I'll definitely be back for that Mango smoothie! read more

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I tried the King of Mango Smoothie and it's very refreshing and delicious! Some sips can be a bit sour though because of the mango or bitter because of the pomelo lol. They have a kiosk machine that you can order on / you can also order w/the cashier. The workers were very welcoming and sweet (they constantly smiled and welcomed my bf and I). Right after I ordered, I noticed the matcha tiramisu sighhhhh so best believe I'll be back to try that next! I was also eyeing their milk teas! I typically go to ICI tea next door (which is yummy too), but I noticed there was no one in here and wanted to give it a try! I'm glad I did heheh. read more

When I got there, they had already run out of mango, so I ordered an avocado strawberry smoothie instead. The drink was actually pretty decent. However, the wait time was ridiculous--I waited about 22 minutes for my drink, and there were only three orders ahead of me (I was the third one). For such a slow service, it was pretty disappointing. Overall, I'd give them 2 stars. read more

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Came for the soft opening deals and bc it's one of my fav boba shop! So happy i dont have to drive and pay parking for the pasadena location. Their drinks are always so delicious and refreshing. And this is the only place I've had tea jelly where it actually tastes like tea. I hope macu stays open here bc it seems a bit rough with like 5 other boba stores in the plaza. read more

Macu Tea - Chichi strawberry/mango smoothies - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Was excited to hear that Macu was opening here since its closer than the Pasadena location. There was no line to order when I came so that was good. They have a kiosk for self-ordering or you can just order at the counter. I ordered the King of Mango Smoothie (8.75) and there is a lot of ingredients in the drink and it is very fresh! The green tea jelly and mango smoothie tasted very fresh. They also have a nice sling as a cup sleeve. They have a small bench but no tables inside. The employees are friendly and very helpful. Will come back again! read more

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I love Macu Tea! They just opened in the same plaza that has 3 other boba shops so competition is high now. They are doing some deals for their grand opening now and it's $1 dollar per drink for the first 100 customers. I got the Chi Chi Mango, which is a mango smoothie with tea jelly and topped with cream. It was super refreshing and not too sweet even though I had forgotten to ask for the sugar adjustment. The nice owner mentioned it's because the smoothie was made from fresh fruits and the tea jelly from actual tea! read more

Macu Tea - chi chi smoothies - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

It's a pleasant surprise that I found today, Amazing, Refreshing, Stunning drink!!! Will Definitely be back again~ read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Macu Tea in San Gabriel is FINALLY open and it did not disappoint First thing you'll notice--the drinks actually taste fresh. You can tell they're using real ingredients, not just syrups and powders. The flavors are super clean, not overly sweet, and honestly way more refreshing than most boba spots around here. The presentation is also on point --perfect if you're trying to get that aesthetic drink shot. The shop itself is bright, modern, and has that trendy vibe where you actually want to hang out for a bit. Service was smooth even with the opening crowd, which is always a good sign. You can tell they're well-prepared. San Gabriel has no shortage of boba, but Macu Tea definitely stands out. If you're into quality drinks and not just sugar bombs, this spot is a must-try read more

Macu Tea - Customer lining up for promotion - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

My friend and I checked out the new Macu Tea that opened in San Gabriel! They're currently doing a soft opening where you can order selected drinks from the menu (1 $1 drink cash only for each party, we got another discount for a second drink). They had a good amount of options for different types of drinks. We opted for some fruity drinks which were really fresh! For the price, it was a really good deal and definitely worth it! We got there pretty early around opening time so the wait wasn't too bad. read more

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Tried the King fo Mango Smoothie and the ACE Avocado Golden Smoothie. Both were refreshing and tasted clean . You can tell they use real fruit, which I appreciated. The only downside for me is the price. At around $8-$9 per drink, it feels a bit high for the overall value. I enjoyed both, but I was expecting a little more at that price point.Overall, a solid spot to try. read more

Macu Tea - King fo Mango Smoothie & ACE Avocado Golden Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Nother day Nother SGV boba spot. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I got their winter melon latte, sunshine lili tea, ACE strawberry avocado smoothie, and. King mango smoothie to try. I got their winter melon latte with jiggly green tea jellies but the drink itself pretty much tasted like a normal milk tea just a tad bit more bitter? The sunshine lili tea had very refreshing bright tart pulpy orange juice that was a little extra fruity cuz of the passion fruit in it too and crunchy passion fruit seeds at the bottom. Kinda wish there weren't the seeds tho. The ACE strawberry avocado smoothie was pretty bitter and not in a good way but was smooth creamy, a bit icy, nutty, avocadoy, chunky, had a bright sweet strawberry puree, and qq agar bobas at the bottom. The king mango smoothie had bitter jiggly green tea jellies, a bit of pomelo pulp, and a fruity not too sweet mangoy slush. Some things were pretty yummy and refreshing but some were also kinda too bitter for me. So overall eh. Winter melon latte $7 Sunshine lili tea $9 King mango smoothie $8.75 ACE strawberry avocado smoothie $8.75 read more

环境特别好，出品也很好！老板很热情，特别喜欢这家店！ The environment here is absolutely wonderful--quiet, cozy, and beautifully decorated, making you feel relaxed and comfortable the moment you walk in. The food is incredibly delicious, with great taste, fresh ingredients, and exquisite presentation. The boss is super warm, hospitable, and thoughtful, providing attentive service throughout. I really love this restaurant and will definitely come back often and recommend it to my friends! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

For an opening day with a bogo deal they weren't fully prepared. It was around 6ish pm and we went and wanted the King of Mango smoothie for $8.95 bogo deal but they were out and the only one available was the strawberry bo bo smoothie so I ordered that for $8.95 bogo deal but when I asked why it was taking so long apparently they ran out of strawberry so my only option was another drink altogether or wait for them to buy more strawberries for my order. We were already there for 30 minutes and I was enjoying my lamb skewers from another store I opted to wait. 20 minutes later I see them bringing in mangoes and strawberries so I asked to switch them all to mango smoothies instead. After literally waiting for 58 minutes we got our king of the mango smoothies to go. They were really good and tasty. I'll definitely be back again and I hope they stock up on all the best mangoes available in the SGV for their smoothies. This strip mall has plenty of parking but they also have street parking. They only have seating for maybe 6 people to wait for your drinks to go and not a place to hangout at. read more

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$1 soft opening promo is for ONE drink per GROUP. The promo says it's for the first 100 customers. We would've gladly paid for separate orders, but the store manager made the point that they saw us come in together so we were only allowed a single $1 promo. While we were waiting for our order, we realized that the customer before us was able to get multiple because they were rung up by another employee who ended up getting told off by the manager to only do one per group. After wanting to try Macu for a while, the drinks were only decent. Even though I've had bad experiences with other tea store promos, the experience today left me with a bad taste with Macu and I won't be returning anytime soon. The promos at other tea shops are better executed. read more

Where do I even start? On their Instagram post it said the first 100 CUSTOMER get to buy a drink(excluding some) for $1 but that is NOT the case. It is only one $1 drink per GROUP. I would believe anyone is paying for their own drink regardless of being or arriving in a group should be considered a customer which is NOT the case here. I did order a drink at full price, the orange mango tea, since it was excluded from the promo. It was pricey and really nothing special besides the fresh mangoes in the drink. I'd give it a 6/10... just tastes almost like any other fresh mango tea from other shops. There wasn't even any orange taste to it. Don't waste your time here. Plenty of other tea places that you can go to around the area. read more

Super good milk tea I got the tieguanyin oolong milk tea with tea jelly and it was super refreshing and creamy! read more

Macu Tea - tieguanyin oolong milk tea with tea jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Don't waste your time coming here if you're trying to be one of the first 100 customers. The service is extremely slow and disappointing. I stood there for about 20 minutes without any assistance, which is unacceptable. On top of that, the cashier claimed the first 100 spots were already taken, but that didn't seem accurate based on what I was observing. This is probably one of the most unorganized boba shops I've ever been to. First, the $1 deal only applies to one drink per person in your entire party. Second, the "first 100 customers" rule apparently doesn't just apply to the $1 promotion--people ordering at full price through the kiosk are still being counted toward the first 100, which makes no sense. With so many other boba shops nearby offering much better service and clearer policies, this place just isn't worth your time or money. read more

Great taste! Fast service! I ordered the mango flavor boba tea and it was really refreshing and perfectly sweet. The staff was friendly and the order came out very quickly. Definitely coming back again! read more

Macu Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Really solid experience at MACU Tea in San Gabriel. Drinks are super fresh and well-balanced, not overly sweet like a lot of places. The fruit tea had real fruit flavor, and the foam on top was smooth and not heavy. You can tell they care about ingredients and consistency. Service was quick and efficient, even during busy hours. The shop is clean and easy to order from, which I appreciate. Definitely one of the better tea spots in SGV. I'll be coming back to try more on the menu. read more

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Macu Tea has just opened for its soft launch these past couple of days, and I couldn't be happier! I already loved drinking it back in Taiwan, so l was really excited to see it here. What makes them stand out is their use of fresh fruit and their more traditional preparation process. Compared to nearby shops that rely on fully automated tea machines, their drinks take a bit more time to make-but you can truly taste the difference. Everything tastes fresh, natural, and free from artificial flavors. Even though the service might be a little slower, it's absolutely worth the wait. It's not easy to find drinks this good, and they definitely deserve the support ! read more

Macu Tea - Chi Chi Golden milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Macu Tea just had their soft opening today 3/21 Saturday. I'm already loving the service and their mango smoothie and the Bobo mango smoothie . Definitely worth checking out--plus they're running promotions during soft opening on selected drinks. read more

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Soft Opening. I discovered the store through Fantuan delivery. Soft opening promotion is available when ordered through Fantuan app. I ordered the mango pomelo drink version 2.0. Sugar and ice level were not adjustable, but regardless the drink tasted good. Not sure when grand opening will be happening, but someone will greet you at store front for pick up orders. read more

Perfection in a bottle. Just open and taste great. Simple design and great customer service. And if you're in the mood, there is a cigar place next-door. Great way to spend a Friday afternoon. ambience is very chic. read more

Macu Tea - King of mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Love it. Nice environment and staff. Super delicious milk tea!!! Best milktea in the plaza.

I went for lunch nearby and saw this newly opened boba place. Looks clean and legit inside. There's a short line but didn't take long for our order. I ordered the Taiwanese iconic tea - golden tea 金萱茶. Very fragrant. Will come back for other drinks next time. (Very bold of them to open at the same plaza with chi cha sen chen) read more

Great experience and variety! Good customer service willing to help. Nice ambience! Drink can be adjusted.

I had a lovely time visiting MACU. I got the sunshine lily tea. It was the perfect sweetness mixed with tea aroma. I will definitely be back every week to try all the other items on the menu. On another note, the tea shop was super clean and cute and the service was great. read more