A classic! This SoCal staple has been brewing tea since 1996, and even earlier if you count their (former?) parent company Ten Ren. Initially, it looked like the pandemic was the final nail in the coffin for this franchise. But they're back. You can find them in the southeast corner of Del Amo and Anza, slightly diagonal from another boba place Amai Tea & Cafe. It's close to West High and Bert Lynn, so it's best to avoid going after school ends. The strip mall has an adequate amount of parking, but the spots are narrow. Indoor decor is sparse and seating was limited to a couple of benches. They didn't have any tables set up when I came, so we just grabbed-and-go. For me the drink was good and the topping was so-so. Nice balance of creaminess from the milk and flavor from the tea. 75% sweetness was fine with me, 50% sweetness on the Thai Tea was still a little too sweet for my mom. Boba was too soft and clumpy. The food menu is limited compared to the menu at their former Pacific Square location. But it looks like they added a couple more options since they opened, so I hope that continues! read more

Tea Station - Milk Tea & Thai Tea ⋅ Torrance, California - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I'm a bit conflicted posting this review. I love Tea Station drinks and am rarely disappointed by them. I judge tea places based on their green tea (plain, no milk). Oftentimes, straight green tea will taste watered down and/or flavorless, but this Tea Station's green tea does not disappoint. It's flavorful and perfectly sweet at 50% sugar. The boba here is also quite tasty, with the perfect amount of chewiness. I was also pleasantly surprised to find out their regular size is what used to be their large size (at least at Gardena, Cerritos, and Temple City locations) and their large size is SUPER large -- it's so wide and contains so much caffeine that it takes me two days to drink. If I were basing this review just off the drinks, Tea Station would easily get 5 stars. Unfortunately, I tried their food. The location is pretty bare bones, but I decided to give them benefit of the doubt and ordered two meals (3 cup chicken and Taiwanese sausage) and a side of popcorn chicken. The food was mediocre at best. The one positive is that you can add a green or black tea for $1...but even then I won't be ordering it again. The popcorn chicken was tasty, but the portion was incredibly small...a tiny paper bag for $10. 3 stars for the food, thus 4 stars overall. read more

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I'm a huge tea station fan coming from the 626 area and I didn't realize there was another location in Torrance! I came across this tea spot one day driving from LA back to Orange County and decided to stop by. My go-to drink here is the black milk tea and it's always been my #1 at every tea station location. Service is really good and the staff are friendly, since my husband and I came on a Thursday afternoon there was no wait our drinks were finished in a few mins! read more

My go-to for teas. Their osmanthus oolong tea and shine grape four season oolong teas are delicious! The people who work there are very nice and sometime they bring the tea to your table when it's not busy and you forget to look up from your table. read more

the sweet butter toast is everything And I'm a big fan of the staff! Hidden gem for great tea and snacks

Ordered an almond milk tea with boba which tasted fine but the straw was so small I couldn't taste sip any of the boba without clogging the straw. The interior wasn't updated at all and had menus that were confusing to read. The cashier was nice but wasn't much help when deciding what flavor to pick since it was my first time. read more

Tea Station - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

The service was good, but I can't justify giving more than 2 stars for my powder-based taro drink. I was misled, thinking it would be like the Tea Station at another location in Torrance that closed down, but it wasn't the same. We also tried a strawberry drink, but it tasted overly artificial just like the purple Taro. Neither the ambiance nor the drinks would bring me back. read more

Tea station has a special place in my heart because it's one of the OG tea places I used to go to all the time. Glad they opened one in Torrance after hearing they closed a majority of them. Got the brown sugar milk tea with boba and green milk tea with boba, both 75% sweet. Definitely sweet enough in my opinion. The brown sugar drink was pretty sweet compared to the green milk tea, but the green milk tea has a nice tea flavor. It doesn't seem like they have food at this location and there aren't really tables to sit. Not sure if this will change in the future. Prices are pretty high but I guess it's cuz of inflation... read more

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I'm so happy that tea station opened back up. I used to go to all the way to gardena to get their drinks because the quality of the tea is very good. This tea station is run by the same owners that used to own the tea station next to oko and tokyo central. I was so excited to hear that the original owners were finally opening up again. Even after two years of being closed, tea station did not disappoint. We got the 913 oolong milk tea with boba (25% sweet) and the shine grape oolong tea with boba (25% sweet). The 913 is similar to the osmanthus oolong milk tea but less floral. The shine grape was perfect. I'm normally not a fan of oolong tea because it is too bitter, but this one was not over brewed or watered down. The owner even explained to us that the grape flavor is from the tea itself, not from artificial syrups. The owners and all the workers were very helpful and friendly. They told us about their new drinks and were very patient with us. I know some people may think the prices are too high, but as someone who has always loved boba and still does, any other place now has the same prices, it's really just inflation unfortunately. For the quality of their drinks, tea station is worth the price and visit. read more

Tea Station - 913 oolong milk tea & shine grape oolong tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I get tea from tea station everyday. They are so nice and the tea is great. I get large passion fruit with black tea. It is really tasty and refreshing. I also like to get popcorn chicken and fried wontons. Great local spot read more

The absolute best place for milk green tea. No one can really compare. Its milky, but still has a strong tea taste. Every location I've been to is consistent as well.. Torrance, Gardena, SGV! Their popcorn chicken is delicious as well! read more

Absolutely delighted this particular TS branch run by the current couple Yuki and her husband who owns this location has finally opened! I will be coming here again as frequently as I used to! This particular location is run by the previous TS location managers where Sea Empress plaza is. I have been waiting for them to open here! Even though TS is a franchise, every location can differ and I love the care and the attention this location's owners pay to tea. I'm more of a tea person and boba is just extra. The tea at this TS tastes more fresh than the other TS locations that I have frequented. While they have reduced menu at this time, they still got the essential drinks. I'm looking forward once they start offering snacks on menu. Very happy their Tea Station opened in Torrance! I will be returning for tea here often! read more

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This place is so convenient to have in West Torrance! I would recommend the fresh milk brown sugar boba or the green milk tea. I've noticed they make their drinks way sweeter than the other location or other boba places . I'm usually a 75% sweet person but I would maybe do it less sweet at this place. read more

I love the mixed fruit tea they serve here ! It's refreshing and not too sweet. My husband also likes getting their blended drinks. They come out very smooth and not icy at all. Their popcorn chicken is also a must! So yummy!! read more

Fast service in a timely manner. Small spot, chill hangout. Ambiance is excellent, clean spot. read more

Tea Station - Almond Milk Tea Boba(with no boba) and the Brown Sugar Milk Tea Boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Tonight I was searching for a happy ending in Torrance because I hear they give good ones in Torrance, and really wanted some salty yet sweet boba balls in my mouth so I went balls deep into my boba ball drink and it was delicious! The rose pedal drink was nice, bountiful and reminded me of the song in Batman forevers Kissed by the Rose by 90's artist Seal! Sealed my dill and I sure did squill read more

Tea Station - In this awesome picture are the black balls that were in my mouth - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

The only place with honey dew snow ice!! I have been craving tea station for so long, so glad to get my fix. read more

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Best boba shop is the South Bay my favorite is mango black tea With boba The boba is always consistent! Friendly team!! read more

My fave place, the milk tea is authentic and the price is good. It's a small family business, service is good and quick, ambiance is okay and clean. Let's support small businesses read more

Boba delicious, fried chicken so good. Vibes inside are strange. It's weirdly empty and undecorated. People were very friendly!

Not the most inviting shop as decorations were sparse, but the milk tea was quite good and we appreciated the availability of grass jelly. Wouldn't mind at all coming back to try more drinks and some of the food. read more

Tea Station is awesome! I didn't know that the original Tea Station was closedown in Gardena. I used to go there after grocery shopping or light/ late lunch. It was a surprise for me when I walked in to ask for help with my friend's baby shower order. The lady, Yuki, and other guys were very nice and willing to work with me for my order. They even allowed me to get the order a little bit early than their store hours so that I could prepare the party before it started! Of course, the drinks were tasty! I ordered regular milk tea & green passion fruit tea with bobas, 3-color jellies, & black jelly for options. I couldn't thank them enough that they helped to make my friend's baby shower a hit! I was too late that I couldn't take photos for my settings because everyone rushed to get a drink from the serving table! Will definitely go there again! read more

Ahh finally a Tea Station is back - and in Torrance! The owner has been managing various Tea Station stores for many years and knows how to make it the best! We had delicious squid balls - Taiwanese sausage - a boba milk tea and green tea with honey aloe. They are the best! An awesome afternoon snack. Check them out - many of the other Tea Stations closed due to Covid - but this new one has all the right offerings. I brought my laptop and had afternoon snack with Taiwanese pop music playing. Hao Chi, hen hao!! read more

Tea Station - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I rarely write reviews but this place deserves 5 stars! Over the past couple months I've noticed a ton of new boba places opening up but Tea Station is by far the best milk tea joint in the area! The quality and service is unparalleled. We got the milk green tea with boba and their butter milk toast. Very high quality tea and the boba was sweet and chewy. Butter toast was made fresh so it was nice and toasty. I missed this! Can't wait to come back! read more

The owners of the original Gardena Tea Station pre-Covid have set up shop in Torrance! Glad to have you guys back. read more

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Got a taro drink. It was made from powder, which is ok, though many places now make the taro drink with fresh taro. The powder was way too concentrated and a lot of it was not dissolved. My first two sips were big powder lumps. Boba balls are just ok as well. Price point $6.25 for a cup of powder drink is not worth revisiting. My husband got a Thai tea, which also tasted like a powder mix. It didn't have the fresh tea aroma. read more

Great food! I came back three times for the popcorn lunch special, added a black tea for an extra dollar.

The boba drink was good as I expected. The lady in front wasn't that friendly, but it's okay. I wish there were some ice-blended or smoothies. I'd still come here to get a drink or some snack. read more

My very favorite tea shop!! I was always big fan of their shop when they were on Redondo bch Blvd. When they closed, I was super depressed ! I'm so happy that they opened in the south bay ! I'm a regular customer. Everyone is always friendly and the Boba is delicious.!!! read more

I absolutely love this place and highly recommend to stop by any try one of their drinks. My favorite is Taro Milk drink (it has cute purple color and tases so good) read more

Tea Station - Taro milk drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I was so sad when the location closed down on Gardena during the pandemic. They re-located to this location which is in the back-corner of a plaza. I am so happy they opened back up again, Tea Station is still one of my favorite go-to boba spots! We normally order the boba milk tea and peach green tea and they always come out tasty and refreshing. read more

Tea Station - Boba Milk Tea and Peach Green Tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Teastation has always had amazing tea and its apparent its fresh brew tea and hand made. Their prices are higher than others but I don't have milk tea too often so when I do I want it to be worth it. There are a lot of new boba places popping up in Torrance and a lot of new competition and to be fair I haven't tried Amai yet, but Teastation is always a hit. Their drinks by % are more sweeter than others (I usually order 75% sweetness but I go 50% here). Their owners are very sweet and nice as well and same people from Gardena Redondo Beach Blvd location. They seem to be a family and I'd love to support them just for that reason. I would say the place that is at their level at the top is Yi Fang. Everyone else is still a step below. Amai TBD after I try.. read more

This tea station is unlike the few others in the LA area. The store decoration is spartan and it looks like it just opened a few weeks ago. But the quality of the tea exceeds all other options in South Bay. The leader in South Bay is Yi-Fang; Tea Station looses in consistency and consistent high quality if the entire menu. But this Tea Station has better tea & larger portion. They are not as consistent (sugar levels vary between orders) and some teas (the fruit tea uses canned peach which totally tanks the flavor). But the other fresh fruit teas (lemon & pineapple) was just better. read more

First time at this location and didn't even know they existed. The owners from the Gardena location that closed down are here. Lovely couple and the teas are exactly as I remember them. I've always thought they had the best boba. Will definitely support this Tea Station! read more

My favorite drink is osmanthus oolong with boba 75% sweet. Any of their milk teas are super solid because of their strong tea flavor. If you like sweet, I recommend 100% or 75% sweet read more

This new tea station is owned by the original owners of the Gardena location. Owners are so friendly like back then and it brings back so many good memories. The tea and the boba were incredibly good. They imported new special teas that you can't get any where else. My friend and I tried the 913 oolong milk tea, osmanthus oolong, and the shine grape oolong tea. 100/10 would recommend the shrine grape oolong tea. The grape flavor doesn't come from syrups, it's actually infused in the tea itself. If you're looking for good quality tea and boba, this is your new GO-TO boba place. I finally don't have to drive to Irvine to get good boba now. I have missed you so much, OG Tea station read more

Yea station is one of my favorites. I really like their food. Out of all boba places with food, this is my favorite.

Not sure how I slept on this place. I knew of their previous location, next to Oko in square plaza but never had it until they opened this location. Let's just say since I've tried it a month ago, I've been back at least 6 days a week. I'm hooked. I have had their milk tea, fruit tea, mango smoothie & Thai tea, all at 50% sweet. BOMB! the customer service is EXCEPTIONAL. Everyone is friendly, welcoming & always smiling. read more

I always order a cup of milk tea at lunch time every day. Milk green tea is my favorite. My children like Brown sugar boba milk tea best. It is chewy and tastes great！ read more

Tea Station - Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk and Shine Grape Four Season Oolong Tea. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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It's a huge disappointment. I ordered a hot oolong tea latte and the taste is not even close to good. Ten-ren is famous of its tea yet I can barely taste the tea flavor. Super water down and it's 8 dollar something. It taste so bad that I didn't even want the point card to be loyal to it. I have way better choices in Southbay. I wouldn't return unless I'm convinced it's improved. read more