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    Mellow Tea Studio

    4.6 (244 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Milk tea with cheese foam, and Thai tea with taro purée and boba.
    Brooke B.

    My friend and I had a great time here today. Mid-day on a Saturday it's popular but the calm vibe remained as people came and went. I loved my Thai tea taro drink with boba! I got 75% sweet which helped it not be overwhelmingly sweet, and the boba pearls aren't very sweet either imo. I look forward to coming back!

    Mieke C.

    My friend recommended this place, and it has become my must-visit café whenever I go to Redondo Beach. Since it's summer, I've been going there a lot. The interior is super cute with cat-themed decor everywhere and a swing where you can take fun pictures. And the drinks are amazing. Truly, the drinks are the highlight. Iris is my favorite person there. She really knows the menu and can recommend something even if you only have a vague idea of what you want. You know those moments when you're standing there not sure what to order and just say, "I don't know"? Iris is like a drink psychologist. She'll ask questions like whether you're in the mood for a smoothie or a fruit tea and guide you from there. My favorite drink is the strawberry blend with cheese foam, 25 percent sweetness, and a tea base. It tastes real, not artificial, and the balance of flavors is just perfect.

    Naomy V.

    First time here visiting and I got the grapefruit tea. The inside was pretty spacious so great place to catch up with friends or hang out. My order came out pretty quick and overall it was a good boba drink. Parking can be a bit difficult as it's on a busy highway and limited space.

    Cassandra Y.

    The Service: Love the customer service! Sara was taking our order & preparing our drinks. She definitely knows how to multitasking. Super efficient! The Store: I bet the owner loves cats, the decorations & art work on the walls are so adorable. So many photos zone spots! Lots of seating inside the store. Great place to hangout. The Drinks: Their drinks are colorful. The flavors are creative. I like fruity flavors. My favorites are Strawberry Cheese foam & Mango Coconut. So refreshing! Not overly sweet. If you have sweet tooth, try the Oreo Boba Fresh Milk. It's totally a dessert drink. The Parking: Parking structure close by (1800 S. Pacific Coast Hwy). Free retail parking!

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    Alan B.

    Came here after fellowship as it's the only tea place that was still open at this hour and a brother was craving for hot tea so here we are, late Friday night. I'm really happy to learn that there's free parking inside the building as for the longest time I thought it was for residents only for some reason. Now that I'm aware of this, I'll be visiting this plaza more frequent!!! The shop itself is nice and cute. They have very limited hot drinks so that was a bit disappointed. He got the hot Thai milk tea and i was unable to find anything hot that I would enjoy so decided to try the mango milk tea. Because my friend decided to order the drink 25% sugar, it prompted me to order mine 50% (big mistake). He enjoyed his drink but mine was definitely lacking. I would recommend ordering the mango milk tea normal sugar level. Next time! I like how the drink came with actual bits of mango, that's refreshing. I heard from the girl working there that taro milk tea is the same way. I'm definitely coming back to try that. I also love the fact that they have many snacks available but wish their selections were more catered to their drinks. There were nothing that matched the drinks which was quit disappointing. Overall: loved the service and the chill ambient. It was pretty empty by the time we got there but it's almost closing time and it was appreciated. I live close by so I'll be back soon to try more drinks and maybe suggest some snacks that would match your drinks :)

    Creme brûlée strawberry bubble waffle
    Millena P.

    Haven't been down PCH in a while so decided to take a stroll around. Parking: There's a free parking structure at 1800 S PCH. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small space with a decent amount of indoor seating and very limited outdoor seating. I love the kitty art on the walls and furniture! Sooo cute! Perfect spot for a boba date or simply hangout with friends & family. I visited around 16:00, and they were consistently busy. Service: There were only two workers. Shout out to them for holding it down. It was busy, but they were quick & efficient. Drinks & dessert: 1) See-side (green Thai milk tea) - This is one of their newer drinks. The color looked great, though I thought the flavor was very light. Maybe steep the tea a bit longer? 2) Thai Milk Tea w/ Taro - This is one of the employee's favorites. It looked aesthetically fun and tasted even better! The Thai tea and taro mixed well together. 3) Vietnamese iced coffee - This is 2/2 newer drinks. As someone who grew up drinking Vietnamese coffee, this was okay. It's not strong or bold like a viet coffee should be. It wasn't sweet either .. I mainly tasted milk. 4) Mango Lime Tea w/ boba - Now this was refreshing! All the flavors came through! The boba tasted as expected and not too chewy. 5) Creme Brûlée & Strawberries bubble waffle - Perfect to satisfy a sweet craving! The creme brûlée drizzle was sooo delicious! Pricing: Prices are reasonable. I love the ambiance here. The bubble waffles were delicious. Some drinks can use an adjustment, but I'd come back to try their other drinks.

    Megan D.

    The drinks in the video: Thai Taro Milk tea, Real Love Fruit Tea, Matcha Cheese Foam Tea, and Oreo Boba Milk Tea. The food in the video: Nutella Waffle with Strawberries.

    Cat decor
    Danielle K.

    This place is so cute with the cat mural and floral swing bench!! Good open space too I wanted to come here for their delicious looking waffle but when we came i was too full sadly :( so i just got the cheesefoam matcha. I was delicious! Good matcha quality and excellent foam. The woman who took our order was very friendly! She explained the rewards program to us since we were first timers. I really cant wait to come back and try the waffle. I do not live near here at all so trust me when i say ill come out of my way. If youre local, dont miss this place!

    Cuteeeee
    Tina V.

    Cute little tea shop in Redondo Beach. A bit of a drive for me so I would only come out if I am in the area. All their drinks are made with fresh ingredients and milk. I like how you can taste that it is not processed. My fave is their hong kong waffles. Its crispy and warm. The Nutella one with strawberry is a little thicker than i like with the Nutella but still good. My fave drink is their first love mixed fruit tea and their version of Vietnamese ice coffee. Inside has a swing bench and decorated like a cat cafe. Nice study and work spot,

    Real love
    Steven N.

    From the moment you walk into this tea spot, you're welcomed to a charming decor of cats. It's a very inviting atmosphere that puts you in a pleasant mood. We had two drinks, which were both delicious. The Mango Coconut milk tea w/ sago was tasty. The mango flavor paired well with the coconut and sago added a zest and texture to the drink. We also had the Real Love, which was essentially a strawberry and peach tea. You can't go wrong with these almost universally beloved flavors, so it's no surprise that it was also pretty good. Although I'm not in Torrance too often, you can bet that this spot would a good choice when in the area

    Jasmine Milk Tea
    Roy H.

    Cute store with an amazing ambiance. The workers were so friendly, and the drinks were pretty good tasting as well! Definitely worth a try, and the free parking is such a rarity in the area.

    Cute
    Priscilla G.

    The food was 10/10. The puffle was delightful. The drinks were yummy too. I think I got the love potion one. Not too sweet. And boba was cooked well. The place is clean and the server was so nice. My friends and I had a grand time.

    Anjeline R.

    Stopped by after the beach and had a great experience! The people were super friendly and the boba was delicious. I should have gotten a large. The artwork of the kitties on the wall was so so cute as well. The whole place was adorable. When I'm back in the area, I would definitely go back.

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    Great service Jarrett get costumer service!!! Yummy drinks. Cute designs all around and great chill vibes.

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    Ask the Community - Mellow Tea Studio

    Where can I park?

    There is garage parking. You can get into the parking garage behind the studio from PCH or Vista Del Parque

    Can you request 0% sugar if the fresh brewed teas?

    Yes you can!

    Do you use fresh/quality ingredients (no fake powders, syrups, etc)?

    Yes, we use fresh fruit, fresh tea, and fresh dairy to make our tea.

    Does the milk tea use non-dairy creamer? Any alternate milk options available?

    Thank you for the question. We do not use non-dairy creamer in our milk tea. Currently we do not offer any alternative milk option. However if you are lactose intolerant, I would suggest trying our fresh fruit tea.

    Will you open before 2pm in the near future?

    Starting December 7, 2021 we will be opening at 12 pm and closing at 8 pm.

    Any dairy free options?

    All of the fruit tea, lemon tea and fruit feasts are dairy free

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    Edit/ update Came to mai again yesterday and am still in…read morelove with the place. They also have outlets Has some of the best pastries and drinks. I loved their double matcha with straus organic milk as well as their chocolate crossaint. This plsce is perfect for studying and a cute date. They have plenty of seating as well.

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    Happy Re-Grand Opening Presotea Torrance!…read more Today Presotea Torrance celebrated their re-grand opening. They're under new ownership and the owner is a South Bay local who really wants to promote the community. The celebration was a perfect way to celebrate community, good vibes and treats! It also happened to be National Boba Day! I got their Mango Cloud and also tried the Bubble Waffle with strawberries and bubble. I really enjoyed both. The Mango Cloud was refreshing. The topping of boba and lychee jelly were so soft and chewy. Equally as delightful was the bubble waffle. It was sweet and tasty. The good flavor was enhanced with the strawberries and boba. I'm happy I was able to join in today's re-grand opening celebration and hope to be back soon for more tasty boba treats!

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    Pet friendly

    Large parking lot. There's bench style seating inside. The staff member was super sweet…read more Cookies and Cream Smoothie - Chocolatey syrup at the bottom and super tasty. It definitely tastes like blended Oreos, and it's super creamy and well blended. I loved it! Strawberry Cloud - A little tangy but still sweet. It doesn't taste overly artificial. The sweet cream adds to the flavor. The perfect hot weather drink. I would definitely come back :)

    Bobahi has the price point of a premium milk tea shop but the quality doesn't match. It's like a…read moremid-tier boba shop when you're comparing to options elsewhere. Granted, South Bay has more limited options for fancier boba shops, so perhaps its location and accessibility makes it more popular. I've ordered a taro drink, a jasmine milk tea, and peach yogurt drink from here on separate occasions. All three times have been underwhelming. The taro drink tasted somewhat artificial and it wasn't blended well; there were still chunks of ice which kind of ruined the texture. It did not shine a light to Sunbright's taro in aromatic taro flavor. The jasmine milk tea drink wasn't great in that the tea flavor wasn't that strong, almost slightly watered down. Their peach yogurt drink had an okay taste, but the chunks of peach and yogurt syrup (or whatever is used) tasted quite artificial. Their boba also doesn't have that bounce/bite that distinguishes great boba from the not-so-great. This place is enough to scratch an itch, but look elsewhere if you're into more authentic flavors, as this leans a little more towards artificial and sweet rather than balanced flavors.

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