The Tea is one of my go-to spots. They have one of the best avocado smoothies--perfectly blended, rich, and not too sweet. The drink is always consistent and hits the spot every time. The place itself is nice and clean, making it a comfortable spot to stop by. Definitely worth a visit if you're an avocado smoothie fan. read more

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First time trying out The Tea. Very nice place and it's very cozy. Plenty of tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your coffee, milk tea and tea type drinks. Very warm and welcoming vibe inside The Tea. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by three sweet young ladies at the counter. All three provided excellent customer service. Yaqi the cashier informed us of their coffee and drink menus. She told us which drinks were better served cold and which ones were better served hot. Connie our barista brought us our drinks. We ordered the Creme Brûlée OG Iced and Sesame Cream OG Iced. Both coffee have Vietnamese coffee as their base. Loved our both our coffee drinks. Creme Brûlée OG Iced was perfect. Not too sweet and the Creme Brûlée compliments the espresso well. Same goes for the Sesame Cream OG Iced. The espresso blends well with the sesame cream taste. However, maybe lessen the thickness of the sesame cream for a smoother taste. Thank you Connie and Yaqi for our delicious drinks and excellent customer service. We can't wait to comeback and try other coffee, milk tea and tea type drinks on The Tea's menu. Will come back on the weekend to try their Seasalt Creme OG Iced. I'm sure that's going to be good. read more

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12/18/24 Our crew decided today was boba day so we ordered through Ubereats (The Tea). It's not my usual to order boba or these types of drinks but it's something we're doing as a group, why not? I like taro based drinks so I went with fresh taro puréed milk tea with brown sugar boba. This was delicious! It's a little bit on the rich & creamy side, thankfully I ordered it 60 % sweetened. My colleague got the smashed avocado. This was also very rich & creamy. You can really taste the avocado!. Someone else arranged the ordering so that was easy. This was a great treat & a quick break. Would like to order these once in a while. Be careful, could be habit-forming read more

The Tea - 12/18/24 We need a little pick me up now & then . Fresh taro purée milk with brown sugar, honey Boba. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Tried this place for the first time because of the decent reviews. I ordered the Jasmine green milk tea with boba and it was good, very fragrant, exactly what I wanted. The service was also good, the girl helping me was welcoming with a smile and made the drink so fast. The store was also clean and relaxing with AC and cool music playing. BUT the price...$7.40, with tip over $8.50. :( Sunright is like a dollar less but I've never tried their Jasmine milk tea so I can't say if they're good or not. Wish it was a little cheaper then I will definitely come back! read more

Ordered the Coconut Taro on 1/18/25. It wasn't too busy around 4:00 pm on a Saturday. Service was quick and you can order through a screen. The coconut taro was delicious. I got 100% sweet and it wasn't overly sweet. The taro tasted really good and fresh. It mixed well with the coconut to create a perfect blend. I might have found my goto for taro blended drinks. Right now they are offering buy 4 get 1 free. read more

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Came by and ordered a sea salt iced coffee. Really good! At first I thought the parking was odd but its pretty convenient lol Not too crowded and I like the 30 second stroll lol. Thank you! read more

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This is now my go to spot for tea in the Monterey park area. Their teas aren't overly expensive even for their signatures orders. They are more on the sweet side I've noticed. Wait time is never long and we've never had an issue with finding parking in the front. Tieguanyin Milk Tea 60% sugar - 5/5, sugar level is still a bit sweeter than I would have expected. The tea is stronger and bolder than Golden Milk Tea, I think bc of the Oolong, so I'd say the Golden MT is more refreshing Coconut Taro 30% sugar - 5/5, still pretty sweet but it may be bc of the taro paste. There is already coconut pudding at the bottom which is delicious! So I'm glad I didn't put any other toppings. This is one of my favorite drinks, and I usually don't like taro! read more

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I've been to this shop a couple of times and they have a very good selection of drinks and toppings. I've tried the milk teas, the matchas,the coconut taro, and the fruit teas. Very tasty. I love sago as a topping and they have it. I live in OC, but when I'm up this way, I would totally stop by. There is an open kitchen concept also so you get to see the employees make your drink. This is a very strong contender to becoming one of my favorite boba shops. Parking is easy now since many of the storefronts have not been leased yet. read more

The Tea - Coconut taro, matcha sago black sesame foam, roasted oolong milk tea, fruit tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Looking for a new milk tea experience, I decided to go to The Tea. The shop is located in a shopping plaza, and has a few seats. Ordering is straightforward, and I decided to get the Toasted Brulee Milk Tea. It didn't take long to get the drink, which is a positive. However, the drink itself was not what I expected at all. The brulee was very foamy, making it unpleasant to enjoy. The brulee and milk tea base also did not mix well, and worst of all, the drink has a bitter aftertaste. The boba pearls had no taste, and tasted stale too. With the prices charged here, I am very disappointed. With a good amount of options in this part of MP, I would have to say I don't think I will be coming to The Tea again anytime soon. read more

we got the coco mango and avocado smoothie! it was pretty good but i would say it's not exceptional. the coco mango coconut pudding was really good though! workers were really nice and the inside was nice read more

The good: I tried the lemon milk, smashed green lime tea with aiyu jelly and salted cream coffee. I liked that I could adjust the sweetness on them. I got 30% sweetness and less ice for all of the drinks (some drinks cannot be adjusted however). I liked the crunchy small ice cubes. The coffee tasted like Vietnamese coffee wjth condensed milk. The salted cream was super smooth. The lime drink was great with a dry finish. The lemon milk (I'm guessing condensed milk like a Brazilian limeade) was pleasant and enjoyed by my toddler. The interior had a modern and clean aesthetic with murals of mountains and tea fields on the walls. They had a self-order tablet. The bad: There's no outdoor seating. The indoor wooden foldable seats are a bit flimsy. My toddler almost fell off them several times. The interesting: You order at the front and pickup is in the back. There's a shelf on the left of the back where they put the drinks sometimes or it could be at the counter. read more

The Tea - Salted cream coffee and smashed lime aiyu jelly tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The Matcha here is good and they offer fun rewards during holidays. The only downside is they run out of matcha. They also offer mango sago which is not common in all tea shops. I prefer to get it with less sugar and it is perfect. The portions are pretty big and they are consistent with their drinks. The baristas are friendly and willing to answer questions. There are small tables for you to sit and chat with friends. read more

The Tea - Promos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Place is small with a few tables. You order on the kiosk. Got the lemon milk with cheese foam and it was soo delicious. Its lemon with black tea and condensed milk with a lemon slice. Very refreshing. Prices are reasonable at around $6 a drink for a regular size. I'll be going often i'm sure just for that. read more

Two words: Coco Mango Never in my wildest dreams would I believe I found a drink that makes me addicted like The Tea's Coco Mango. I was never a huge coconut fan, but this drink changed my mind. The drink blends sweet coconut milk with chunks of mango and mango puree. The flavors create a smooth, creamy, addicting drink. The drink also comes with pudding. I mean, what doesn't it have? Their Coco Mango is made with fresh ingredients and I haven't found anything that compares. The service is great for the amount of people that frequent this shop. They recently added a few extra tables and chairs near the front entrance. The shop has an inviting, open style kitchen to see how drinks are made. Kiosks are located at the front counter. If you're looking to earn points for every drink purchased, they can only been earned by ordering on the kiosk or through the Toast app. read more

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Drove on by to grab some coffee and the fact that there was a good amount of reviews. I ended up going with the sea salt OG coffee. I'm not sure what type of cream they are using here but it was super thick and heavy. I've noticed that type of trend going around SoCal with the heavy creams and have mixed feelings about it, but it's trending! Coffee was strong and done Vietnamese style. I tried mixing up the heavy sea salt cream into my drink but boy it would just not dissipate entirely into my drink. Flavors here are strong. Might come back to try some tea next time. I've read other reviews about the staff here and it's rather funny! My cashier was definitely a new trainee and ordering directly with the cashier was entertaining! They have a digital self order next to the cashier as well, hence why people complain about the staff attitude. I think they need a better system for picking up your drinks at the front instead of having it tucked away all the way by the back wall. I was a little confused when picking up the order. Glad the old Superco building is being revived by The Tea and other establishments. Stop by and give it a go, don't think you can go wrong here for tea and coffee! read more

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We ordered 4 drinks online but I could not order the Coconut Matcha Latte online but I will order when I get here! The service here was friendly and fast. When we got there, I ordered my matcha and told them we are here to pick up an online order too. As I was waiting, I noticed you also have to go all the way to the back of the bar area to grab your drink (oops). Yes, I got both the Fresh Taro Puree Milk & Coconut Matcha Latte was so good. The fresh taro puree was very good the best. You can taste the taro with the pulp. The coconut matcha was very good. I can't wait to order more items next time. read more

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Not good at all! The service and drinks are awful. We waited 15 mins at the front to order drinks and no one acknowledged us but there was 4 workers. Then we saw the iPad to self order and started ordering but then another person came in and they served them. We then waited 40 mins for our 4 drinks to be made. The service is really awful we asked the guy is our drinks done after 30 minutes and he didnt seem to care and said we are still working on one last drink Their yuzu matcha was powdery and gross. I never say a drink is gross but this was not edible. It was really weird I asked my friends to try also and they didn't like it at all I ordered the taro coco and they made my drink wrong and made a mango coco but I didn't want to wait another 10 mins for a drink. read more

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I've been here with my daughter several times and this is the first time that I ordered a drink. You place your order at the kiosk at the front counter. I ordered the Coco Mango with lychee jelly. It didn't take very long for them to prepare our drinks. They were very generous with the lychee, mango and coconut pudding. Also, they gave us a free drink because they made an extra drink by mistake. The majority of the store is the preparation area. There's a small portion with tables for sitting at the entrance and sitting at the back wall. This place is very clean and comfortable. The customer service is excellent. This is my all time favorite boba shop and I highly recommend this place. read more

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One of my favorite spots. Their drinks are Good. They use quality ingredients that you can taste in all the different variety of drinks they offer. My usuals are the Mellow milk tea, blended coconut taro, fruits teas like lychee and passion fruit, matcha strawberry, and sesame iced coffee--all delicious. I love how they make their taro puree with real taro. They use fresh mango in their most popular coconut mango drink. Also their boba is soft, which is a key factor to me even though I don't get boba anymore. Ordering is easy with the kiosk or one of their baristas. Service is good and efficient. The baristas are focused on making the fresh drinks once you order. I've gotten my drinks pretty quick when there aren't too many customers. I've noticed waiting for drinks can sometimes take longer if the place is crowded which is expected. I like coming here because parking is easy. The place is big and spacious. And since I'm a regular, I get nice friendly greetings when I come. read more

The Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Having tried a few drinks from here, here are my quick thoughts The smashed avocado is very cream, a really good drink for avo smoothie with a cheese cream on top!! very addictive. Vietnamese coffee is strong in coffee flavor and not overly sweet. Very palatable and balanced. Lychee Ai Yu 60% sweetness is good, not too sweet but enough flavor CocoMango w/ custard - custard is good but really really sweet. Caramel flavor. Drink is a slushy with some syrup. (that is reminiscent of 3Cattea. Some mango bits, not too much though that is substantial). Maybe get again, not perphaps not over 3cattea uji matcha Latte - less ice, 100% is pretty, 60% sweetness is good for me, matcha flavor is present but there is a suble hint of creaminess and nutty flavor; Unsure if its from the milk product but it is reminiscent of red bean. Overall would get again, my go to is between this and the lychee ai yu Side note: the shop itself has a nice freshly brewed tea smell that I enjoy when walking in. read more

Omg this tea shop is so good; you must get the matcha latte! They use a proprietary house milk blend that makes the matcha pop and taste the beeeest; they also hand whisk each matcha shot. The coconut mango was also delicious and refreshing. The boba perfectly cooked and in a bed of caramelized sugar. My fav sugar level is 60%. read more

Really like coming here for their matcha drinks. You can tell they use high quality matcha. And really like walking in when you can smell the fragrance of loose teas! Service is quick and staff are friendly to answer any questions you have. I do dislike you don't earn points if you order with the staff, vs ordering at the self kiosk. There's a few parking spots in front and seating inside. read more

The Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I have been coming to The Tea since its soft opening. Upon arrival, there are a few tables and chairs where people can converse or work. Service has always been quick. I have tried most of their menu. One of my go to drinks is the dragon fruit aiyu drink (sub green tea for black tea) and it tastes so much better with black tea. read more

The Tea was an after lunch boba pick. I placed delivery order on a food app for my drink, so there was a wait by the time I tried it. I decided to get the Oreo Matcha Brulee (60% sugar, regular ice) with brown sugar honey boba. if you prefer not having your drink not too sweet, then this may be my recommendation for the ratio. The drink was good. However, I would have actually preferred if it was 100% sweetness. read more

The Tea - Oreo Matcha Brulee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Came for a late night boba run. Parking was easily with a small one lane lot in front. Shop is small with some indoor seating. Order in the front and pick up in the back. Drinks made in about 10min. 9/10 Mango Pamelo Sago $7.5 - very thick, creamy, on the sweeter side, lots of mango flavor and sago was made chewy. 8/10 Dragonfruit Aiyu $6.5 - seemed a tad watered down because dragonfruit flavor was lacking, but really refreshing and light drink. read more

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10/10 I got the avocado smoothie and a sea salt crème og. It was amazing!! So creamy! Definitely will be back! read more

The Tea - Avocado smoothie and sea salt crème - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I came on a Wednesday night when there was light business in the boba shop. The interior is alright, they have an island that they make drinks from in a large room but without much seating, I feel as though this spot could get crowded when it's busy. As for the drink, I got the No. 18 Golden Mellow Milk Tea. It was good, it is a sweeter drink that reminded me of old school milk teas. I had some of my friends' drinks (sesame matcha, coco mango, and avocado) and those were honestly better drinks in my opinion. They said that the toppings were the best part of this shop, but I only tried their pudding (which was good). I'd say this is a solid spot for drinks, come try it if you're looking for new boba to try! read more

The Tea - No. 18 Golden Mellow Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The Tea is in my opinion one of the better tea spots in San Gabriel Valley. I discovered this place from my co-worker who frequents this place. The service is friendly and you can either order in person, or through the kiosk. The location is quite spacious and clean with a few available seating tables. I usually order the Oolong Milk Tea as it is my favorite. The Uji Matcha is also pretty tasty too! I'll definitely be back to try more tasty beverages! read more

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Best tea in the area in my opinion. Legit ceremonial matcha. Sweetness level is up to you. And you know when an asian says "not too sweet" its a compliment. I need to save money, time to make matcha at home; but when i'm not, i'm here for a pick me up. read more

This is a pretty decent tea spot located in Monteray Park. We ended up getting the Toasted Oreo Milk, and it was good but also nothing special. It tasted like if you took oreo and dunked it into milk. The toasted part on top was tasty though. Our drink plastic top came out to be pretty funny looking but overall this was a pretty decent spot to get a drink. read more

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The service here is always nice and they're pretty quick as well, nice store but limited seating. You also have to go all the way to the back of the bar area to grab your drink since the buildings here are pretty slim so their layout has to be a little odd It's a cute little place in the same block as half&half and sunright, meet fresh and wushiland are also close by as well so it's in a pretty boba-saturated area and might be difficult for them to come up but I personally think they are worth revisiting more than once. I've tried way too many drinks from here to list, whether it be mine or a sip of my friend's lol but my personal favorites so far have been the mango fruit tea and the toasted brown sugar milk boba read more

The Tea - left to right: mango fruit tea, mango pomelo sago, toasted brown sugar milk boba, matcha latte with boba, and no18 golden mellow milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Went again and my god You have to order less ice. It just tastes better. Their matcha quality is amazing and their boba balls aren't a hard texture. Soft with a chew. Their drinks are really good and so are the workers! This time I got their strawberry matcha milk and toasted brown sugar boba milk tea read more

The Tea - Toasted brown sugar boba milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Great addition to the 626 boba shops scene! This place is located across the street from Ralphs in a small strip mall that is currently still filling up spots. It's near other boba shops too such as Sunright and Half and Half, but I have to say this is way better than them! My go to for this place is their Mango Pomelo Sago, it's like a mix between a smoothie/dessert type of drink which I'm all for it. It's thick in consistency but that's what I love about it. The only downside to this is that you can't have it out too long or else it'll melt. My other go to drink is their Fruit Tea, it's super refreshing and has fresh fruit in the drinks! Definitely a great add to MPK's boba scene. Would definitely come back on a weekly basis! The staff is amazing too and super detail oriented about how they make the drinks. read more

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I dunno if I ordered the wrong drinks or something but I got: -wintermelon lemon aiyu: Ok drink, but need to mix. The first slurp was sugary wintermelon and the rest of the drink was diluted lemon flavor -Signature fruit tea: At 30% sugar, the tea was bitter and the apple chunks were tart. It was not a good combination. Bleh. Avoid this drink. -Tieguanyin tea with herbal jelly: At 0% sugar, this drink was decent. Still sweet from the jelly and the tea tasted good. I think I'll have to come back and try the coco mango one because those look popular. But whatever you do, don't get the signature fruit tea read more

Don't let outside deceive you cause it's a lot bigger once you step inside! There's a few tables for those that want to sit or hang out. Parking: located in a small plaza Tried the Earl grey milk tea, which was very authentic and smooth. I got regular sweet which was a little on the sweeter side so I would probably get less sweet next time. Overall, nice spot and would probably come back to try the other flavors read more

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came here because I've been wanting to try this Boba/tea place since they opened in the area. The staff is friendly and took his time to explain their signature drinks and difference between oolong tea and their signature Milk tea which I appreciate so much. I asked for half sweet, but surprisingly it was still too sweer for me although I could agree I could taste the tea flavor and not like other places where they rely heavily on powder flavor. The design of the shop is pretty unique because they have the Boba bar just long across the entire shop . I would definitely come back for their oolong milk tea and will ask for less less less sweet. read more

The Tea - No.18 Golden Mellow Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Boba o'clock comes again!! Let's go. The taste is so fresh! Highlights of the menu: 1. Ujimatcha 2. House signature fruit tea 3. Mango pokelo sago 4. Smashed avocado 5. Coconut taro blend 6. Black sesame blend 7. Or-lichee 8. Toasted brown sugar boba 9. Jasmine coffee read more

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THE TEA is one of my new favorites in amongst the SGV boba shops. It is located by Atlantic and Emerson (across from Ralph's supermarket - where the furniture used to be). The reason I prefer this store more than most in the area is that they offer unique drinks - such as Hojicha Latte or its Matcha drinks. I appreciate the matcha drinks much more when I see the staff using the ceramic chawan and bamboo whisk to make your drinks. If you are in a rush, you can always call in advance and place your order by phone. read more

The Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I thoroughly enjoyed the Tea's Vietnamese coffees. There is a variety to choose from. The Sea Salt Cream OG was like drinking dessert. It reminds me of the Vietnamese desserts where it's topped with that thick creamy coconut sauce, like Chè Dau (sticky rice pudding with Black Eyed Peas). I loved it. The Crème Brûlée OG was delicious! The crème brûlée was like drinking custard. Well, duh! Crème brûlée is a custard dessert, after all. Mixing the crème brûlée part into the coffee created this rich, sweet, creamy treat. The taste reminded me of coffee cake. If you don't mix it well into the coffee, then it tastes like a crème brûlée coffee malt. It is the heaviest out of all their other coffees. I wanted to take a nap after. I also don't recommend ordering this if you just had lunch or dinner. It is filling. I also recommend ordering the Crème Brûlée OG with less sugar. The OG Booster is strong. You can immediately taste the caffeine from the first sip. I was completely wired. It had the opposite effect of the crème brûlée. The OG Latte is a good in-between. It has a nice balance. I didn't feel wired or coffee fatigue after. I recommend if you want something in the middle between OG Booster and Sea Salt Cream OG. Moreover, I got it with less sugar, and it was perfect. It was enjoyable to sip on throughout the workday. I just have the Brown Sugar Boba OG and the Black to try, but I am looking forward to getting their Sea Salt Cream OG again. read more

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I came to visit on a Thursday. The place is ample with seating at the front. The offer a table to self order or you can order with an employee. The menu offers a great selection of drinks from coffee, teas, milk teas, matcha, & smoothies. I ordered a strawberry matcha. You can also customize ice & sugar levels on your drinks. The matcha was yummy & would totally recommend if you're a fan of matcha. read more

The Tea - Strawberry matcha & mango pomelo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California