We stopped by while waiting for our table at Mokkoji. Upon walking in, I had high hopes for this place. All organic teas, organic milk, fresh fruits/vegetables, raw cane sugar, and no powders. I was excited - real ingredients in a drink. The menu selection sounded delicious too. We ordered the Red Straw Milk Tea and the Organic Rooibos Milk Tea. All was good until we tasted our drinks. It was lacking. Both milk teas tasted watered down and bland. It tasted more like a tea rather than a milk tea. We were expecting a more creamier taste. I would not order the milk teas again. From reading the other reviews it sounds like their other drinks might be worth a try. All in all, although the taste of the milk teas wasn't up to par, I still feel good about the ingredients in it. Will give this place another try and order something else. read more

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They have a really interesting tea selection. I tried the peach tea with 75% sweetness and it was way better than the green tea sea salt cream. The green tea with sea salt cream was very average. They need to add more sea salt cream so the drink will be creamier. Wasn't the best place for milk tea in my opinion. Price was definitely on the high end for milk tea but they do have a wide variety of teas so if you're interested in trying different flavors of tea, try one of the drinks u see custom tea. The staff was very friendly and nice. They also had some tea samples for you to try which was also really cool. Overall, this place wasn't too bad but I would definitely like to see some improvement on their milk teas. read more

Redstraw - Green tea with sea salt cream needs more cream! :( - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

AMAZING BOBA. THAI TEA GOES CRAZY. Service is great. Bear in mind, you may have to wait a bit but that's because this place is busy. So don't be surprised if you have to wait a while. The ambiance is cool. It's not the greatest but we came for the boba! read more

This is the most miserable tea place I've ever been to. The every member of the staff is unwelcoming and unfriendly. They don't thank you for your order, smile, or believe in any pleasanteries. The tea itself was all right. Mine had a medicine-like taste, but it wasn't horrible. Lastly, the boba was hard and undercooked. It was very difficult to get through the straw because it wasn't soft or chewy at all. read more

So Good... I'm speechless That Brown Suger Milk Tea was delicious! my 5th time getting, it it's amazing! The boba is the perfect taste and texture. The tea/brown sugar milk has perfect favor! Three words to describe my brown sugar boba is delicious, sweet, amazing! read more

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The service was ok and interior was nice but the drinks itself were not good. I tried the peach bellini which is a peach black tea with lychee and mango. I got this drink initially since I like peach and lychee but when the drink came out, there were no inclusions besides the boba I added on which was quite confusing. The tea itself tasted watered down and not strong enough of a peach flavor for me personally. My bf got the arnold palmer which he thought was ok. I personally thought it was really sour but to each their own. Overall, had higher expectations for this place. read more

More variety in their fruit teas! Had a couple matcha drinks here as well, but I think their strength is in the custom tea side of the menu. Love this place for a quick drink as it's generally not too busy. Also their customer service is always great and their interior is also really cute and has that clean aesthetic. read more

Redstraw - Dalgona Red Straw Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The tea is amazing, but the boba needs work. It's chewy but hard and under-sweetened. The teas are amazing though! So refreshing and freshly brewed in front of you. read more

I'm always in search of boba/tea spots that brew their own tea and use real cane sugar and fruit instead of syrups and powder. That's what drew me to Redstraw. It seemed like their specialty teas were their forte so I tried the Rose Garden with lychee jelly. I was told that the drink is already made at 25% sweetness level, which is what I normally prefer so I stuck with it. I don't especially like anything rose, but there were stronger hints of lychee and jasmine green tea than rose, so I enjoyed it a lot. The lychee jelly was the perfect add-on complement. It wasn't overly sweet at 25%, but I think I could have even done 10% and preferred it. The drinks do take some time to make but it's because they brew your tea fresh after you order it. I don't mind the wait and appreciate that. It was hard to decide what to try first, so that means I will be coming back. Particularly interested in the French Daisy, the dalgona, black sugar milk tea and strawberry match latte. read more

LOVEEE that everything is organic. The boba is perfect as well not mushy and not too hard just the perfect amount of chew. Did try the new bingsu they had which was pretty good but they put it in a boba cup instead of a bowl which made it extremely hard to eat and very messy. Please put it in a bowl! read more

Such an underrated tea shop! There are a lot of boba places in Irvine, but I can confidently say this place would be in my top 5 on my first visit. Unlike other places I have been to, you can make your own custom drink. They advertise their drinks being made with real milk rather than powdered milk and you can taste the difference. Their matcha is great, you can taste the quality. It's not overly sweet at 100% sweetness even with the added sweet foam. If you aren't a big fan of flowery drinks because they resemble the taste of soap, then the Rose Garden is perfect. The rose and lychee aren't overpowering at all and balance each other well with a jasmine tea base. The service wasn't anything special; My friend and I weren't welcomed in. Not that it's a big deal or anything but first impressions do matter. However, the atmosphere was very homey with many plants decorating the space. Overall, I had a pleasant experience coming here and would see myself becoming a frequent costumer. read more

Redstraw - Starting on the left: Rose garden and Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Decent tea, some of it really good and natural. Other teas are filled with some weird jam or sauce that makes ur stomach hurt. Can't adjust ice level without paying $0.50. read more

Great tea place close to home. Stopped by this cute little tea place and glad we did. My daughter ordered the Organic Honey Oolong Milk Tea with honey boba and I ordered Redstraw Milk Tea w/ honey boba both drinks where pleasantly delicious. Drinks are freshly brewed so patience is required. -Sweetness level can be adjusted. -Variety of drinks -Organic options -Fresh natural ingredients We will visit again:) read more

Redstraw - Redstraw Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've gone here so many times since they first opened, and I can't believe I haven't written a review yet! My go-to, all-time favorite is the osmanthus oolong tea, either hot or cold. I love the perfect amount of sweetness AND I can still taste actual tea! This drink does take a bit longer to make, but it's not a bad wait and totally worth it. Fyi the default sweetness level is 75% and I keep it that way. I'm always raving about Redstraw to my friends and and family, and they love it too! The staff is always nice. The seating inside is good, and there is also seating outside. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Located in the corner of a plaza right next to Starbucks, this Redstraw is fairly standard. Wide selection of customizable teas and drinks available as per usual, and ample seating both inside and outside, although indoor seating is not currently available. Lots of plants (not sure if they're all real), and quite instagrammable. Plenty of parking too. We recently tried two of their new drinks, the Strawberry Matcha Latte and the Dalgona Redstraw Milk Tea (see photos). Beautiful and tasty drinks, but for some reason the sweetness level of both could not be adjusted. Not sure why -- not surprisingly, both ended up being too sweet. For the record, Boba Guys seems to make a better Strawberry Matcha Latte (imo), but a solid effort and drink nonetheless from Redstraw! read more

Redstraw - Strawberry Matcha Latte (left) and Dalgona Redstraw Milk Tea (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Redstraw is now one of my favorite places to get fruit teas or hot drinks. Since it's getting a bit colder (kind of), I decided to get a hot drink. I ordered the New Zealand Sunny Slopes in hot and it was so delicious. I honestly loved this drink and it's definitely on my top drink list from Redstraw. The drink was flavorful, fruity, and also high in Vitamin C! The drink does take about 8 minutes to make because they brew it fresh. Another drink that is now on my top list for iced drinks is Honest Guy. Honest Guy is a great fruity drink as well and very refreshing that's perfect for hot days. Everyone was really nice and helpful. They all wore masks and gloves. Recommendation(s): - New Zealand Sunny Slopes (in hot) - Honest Guy (iced) Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - When signing your name on the screen, they have sanitized stylus and used stylus. There were times when I noticed people using the used by accident because it's more noticeable (it's in a jar). The sanitized stylus is on a rectangular plate in front of the cash register (which is less noticeable). But when signing, just make sure you can read the sign to differentiate them. Regardless, I always use hand sanitizer even if the stylus is 'sanitized' just as a caution. But it's something for those to be aware of. Stay safe! - They accept Apple Pay - There are some seatings outside the store read more

I was excited to try this cute little shop that just opened in Irvine! It is still soft opening, so the line wasn't very long. The setup inside was super nice and aesthetically pleasing. Perfect for ig pics! Strawberry Jasmine (middle) 5/5 - super light and refreshing! I liked how this was made on the lighter side because many shops tend to put way too much strawberry purée/ syrups into their drinks. I could tell that they used all natural products, which makes their tea more special than other places. read more

Redstraw - Honest Guy, Strawberry Jasmine, Thai Sea Salt Cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm so glad I've tried Redstraw because they have some of the best fruit teas that I've had! I also love the aesthetics of this spot--from the cups to the decor--it's so well decorated! D R I N K S I typically get 50% sweet for my drinks, so I was shocked when the person taking my order recommended I get 30% sweet, but she was right! 30% sweet was perfect, so I recommend going a little less sweet than you normally would or asking them what they recommend based on your preferences. My friends got Honest Guy and Rose Garden, so I can't say how they were, but my friend fell in love with Rose Garden, and she's already been to Redstraw again like three more times in the last two weeks! Between Mango Mojito and Peach Bellini, I liked Peach Bellini more. Mango mojito slightly lacked mango flavor, but it was still good and refreshing. Peach Bellini was perfectly flavored though and not too sweet at 30% sweet. S E R V I C E I appreciated how patient the staff was to explain the drinks to me and also recommend a sweetness level based on my preferences. They were super sweet and made sure that I enjoyed my drinks by even offering to adjust if I didn't like them! P A R K I N G Redstraw is located in a huge plaza that has plenty of parking, so you won't have an issue! read more

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Tried this boba tea spot last Sunday for the first time. No ice blended beverages here. Just freshly brewed hot or cold teas & tasty boba. We ordered the regular milk tea & Thai tea for the family & they were very pleased. You can adjust the sweetener & ice quantity too. Their service is pretty straightforward, but could be a tad friendlier especially for first-timers. Luckily, the drinks did not disappoint! We'll be back. read more

Redstraw - Thai & Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is perfect for people who don't drink coffee, but still want to drink something other than milk tea. They do have milk tea, but i always come here for other tea or juice. The store is not big, and kind of feel loud even if there are only few people because the sounds (juice making sound, voices, etc..) are echoing. So i usually take the drink out and hang out at the shaded table right outside. It's probably good for their business too, so people don't sit there for hours with one drink, and make it unnecessarily crowded. I was never disappointed at their drink. Whatever i order, It's always refreshing and unique, and colorful drink helps the mood up. There is various non caffein drink options, so it's great to enjoy in the evening. The one i had yesterday was new zealand sunny slopes. It's fruity and gives good energy from vitamin C after work. read more

Red Straw is located in a big shopping plaza with plenty of parking, but it gets pretty busy so parking may be hit or miss. I love their modern exterior and interior look! Their Mango Mojito was refreshing - I like the mango taste, but not too much the lime part. Their Jasmine Milk Tea with boba was decent, but it was a bit on the bitter side and had a stronger tea flavor than creaminess to it. read more

really like the interior of this place, it's v clean & aesthetic! i think the red straw milk tea is okay w/ no sugar, but the boba & lychee jelly helps add flavor! the service here is okay as well. sometimes the parking lot fills up, so you might have to park a little bit farther or wait for a car to get out. they have a rewards program & they send out discounts every once in a while. read more

Redstraw - red straw milk tea w/ boba & lychee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I visited here twice, the first time I wasn't very happy. My friend talked about it so much that I expected a lot but didn't deliver. The tea I ordered was not what I expected. It lacked the taste. But when I went the second time the teas taste really good. It was a hot day and it was very refreshing. This time we got the Grasshopper and Green Mojito and I loved it. Tasted great! read more

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I've always liked Redstraw but their commitment to cleanliness, especially during these times, is impressive! When I first walked in I was hit with the smell of cleaning supplies, but to me that just shows how often they wipe down surfaces and clean the entire store, making their customers feel safer. They even have hand sanitizer available for customers to use. As for the boba, I had the organic honey oolong sea salt cream with boba. The oolong flavor was strong and the sea salt cream added a nice flavor. Their boba was quality as usual. Prices were pretty standard for boba shops in the area. I will definitely be coming back since I know they care a lot about their customer's health and safety. read more

A Very bright and stylish boba shop. I definitely think there are better boba shops in Irvine (imo) but this place definitely gets the job done if you're in a mood for boba. The matcha milk tea was a perfect amount of sweet and earthy flavor from the matcha. read more

I got to try this place about a year ago and I really enjoyed my experience. they've got super nice location and they had such a wide range of drinks on the menu! I would get a less sweet option on their drinks as I thought they were a little sweet. read more

Redstraw - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I loved this place, it has so many options for fruit tea and their boba is well cooked. The vibe is so nice to just come and sit. Also their drinks are all healthier with natural cane sugar instead of the chemical ones. Also the guy who took our order was amazing, first time tipping more than the cost of the drink! read more

Redstraw - Decoration - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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I really wanted to like this place more than this, because the cups are cute. The decor is cute, and they have free wifi anad interesting seating. They had 2 samples in the front, and the earl grey milk tea sample was good. I didn't try that till I was about to leave though. Instead, I got a rose garden with aloe. The rose taste was super faint, and I felt like my drink was refreshing but not remarkable. Service was good! I had to ask for the wifi password twice, and the employee was super nice about it. The place does echo though. I was trying to study, and a family came in. Their kids were screaming everywhere and the echo made it worse. They accept card, and they have a clean bathroom. They are located at the corner of a big plaza with plenty of parking. This location needs a decent boba shop though, so this place fills that role well. read more

Redstraw - Rose garden with aloe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Good boba and good drinks! A staple spot in Trabuco plaza. Great for a post-meal beverage at any of the nearby spots. read more

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Nope. Boba was very watered down for both my boyfriend and my drink. It was very plain and in flavorful. The boba balls were not soft and not warm with the 20 minute wait for fresh boba. It was like they still gave us the boba left at the bottom form the last batch. Staffs were nice. read more

Got the thai sea salt cream and strawberry matcha. The cream was pretty light and didn't really taste the sea salt. The strawberry matcha was good, but serving cup fir this drink was smaller than other places. read more

Redstraw - Thai tea sea salt foam - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

TLDR: If you follow my Yelp reviews, you know I'm a boba addict. With their inventive selection of drinks and quality ingredients, Redstraw blows most other boba places out of the water! I'd recommend French Daisy. Drinks: 9/10 There's an abundance of creative drinks, which is great for food adventurers! The drinks each have such a unique flavor and you can tell the tea is fresh. I also appreciate how the drinks aren't too sweet and the boba is the perfect texture. Overall, you really can't go wrong with any drink selection here. Price & Portion: 7/10 Pretty standard pricing for boba (about $5). I really appreciate how they don't charge extra for toppings, however. Service: 8/10 We came here on a Saturday afternoon and the line wasn't too long! We probably waited a total of 10 minutes from ordering to picking up our drinks. Ambience: 8/10 The decor is pretty sleek and modern, like most boba shops these days. It seats about 10 people inside, but I'd opt for a seat outdoors in the courtyard. read more

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Such amazing flavor combinations, everything is so cute, looks clean and organized, they even have a passion fruit and jasmine tea mix which is EXACTLY the two flavors i was craving, and the prices are good, and you can adjust the sugar level which is amazing read more

Let me just say, I drive an hour and sometimes a little more for this amazing tea! I always get the rose tea and it's freshly brewed, so delicious! I've never had tea that was as amazing quality as this tea. Staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is calming, very clean, and so many options! My favorite place to get tea, boba and aloe. YUM. read more

rei gave red straw another chance with the sea salt oolong tea. she previously got the jasmine milk tea but felt like there wasn't enough tea flavor and tasted diluted. this time, she was satisfied with her drink since the oolong had a stronger taste. the service is very nice! rei felt pampered. read more

Redstraw - sea salt oolong - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm a fan. I don't know why this place isn't more busy. THEY BREW WITH REAL TEA LEAVES! For the times when I am not craving milk tea, they have some fantastic refreshing non-milk tea options. Their fruity drinks and teas are fantastic and 100% instagrammable! My go to here is the earl grey tea, add 25% sweet, add organic milk, and add boba. If I'm not feeling boba, then i'll go lighter and add aloe vera as my add-on. There are many milk options as well for those who are lactose intolerant. read more

I was craving tea after work and stopped by this place that was recommended by my coworker. It had a few groups already there early evening, and there were a handful of seats to chat or wait at. I like that there were a lot of interesting options that I haven't seen at other tea shops. I decided to go with the Japanese Cherry Sakura drink since I've never had anything like that before. It was an interesting flavor, it slightly reminded me of Mountain Dew. It was an interesting experience and it was a refreshing drink, but I probably wouldn't get the same drink again. I would definitely come back to try the other drinks though. read more

Redstraw - Japanese Cherry Sakura - Bubble Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I had Rose Garden which contains jasmine green tea , rose and lychee. The Rose Garden was really good with 75% sugar, that was a combination of all my favorite flavors . I also had Blue Lady drink which contains Ceylon tea , grapefruit , citrus , and blue mallow flowers tea. But it was a little disappointed, because I expected it should be blue , about flavor was just ok . The #teashop has very nice vibes with all natural tone decoration. read more

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I have been eyeing Red Straw for some time now and finally got the chance to try it out! Very much exceeded my expectations, I'm always on the hunt for Keto friendly options ( dairy alternatives, sugar free options) We got the Green Mojito, Honest Guy, Strawberry Jasmine ALL without sugar + AgarBoba ( healthier alternative to boba) We finished our drinks right away. Super refreshing, very yummy even without sugar. Will be going back when Im back in the area. Thank you Red Straw for having keto friendly options and allowing customers to adjust the sugar level. @korean_ketofoodie read more

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I had Honest Guy ($5.25) and Rose Garden ($5.25). Honest Guy tastes like cherry and pineapple - really fruity and tropical. Rose Garden had tiny lychee jelly bits and was sweet and refreshing. It is a bit pricey for sure, but considering this is Irvine/South OC, it's understandable price imo. read more

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