I loved the Jasmine milk tea with salted milk foam. The tea was strong and rich. The foam was made very well with delicious, balanced flavors. Definitely returning. read more

Boba is good. I really like the drink variety they have but the prices are pretty steep. The service is okay, nothing amazing and nothing too bad. Ambiance has been pretty chill the last few times I've been here. Four stars due to consistency in quality they've had read more

I have lived in this area for over a year and will say that this is the best fresh made tea in Monterey Park. Everyone is always so friendly quick with making drinks. The chill environment and peaceful ambiance has been a great spot for board games with my little youths. A must stop if you love boba tea. read more

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

Small boba shop at the corner of the plaza. There are only 2-3 tables inside and they are the wooden types with cracks so be careful with your drinks. You can order at the kiosk or with their staff. Wait was okay and they had cool ledges on the wall to put your drinks on. They also had some small snacks at the counter. Ambiance was very chill and the scent of tea hits you right as you enter. Staff was attentive in wiping down each drink to make sure it's clean, appreciated that. Got 3 drinks: -Oreo matcha brulee ($6.50): oreo is very sweet and can overpower the matcha when you take a sip of it. I already did less sugar but still a bit too sweet because of the oreo and cream. Tasted mostly like oreo, hardly any hint of matcha 2/5 -Matcha matcha blend ($6.95): nice texture cause it is blended. Matcha was good but the cream makes it sweeter. Still kind of sweet at less sugar. 4/5 -Hojicha with coffee jelly ($6 + 0.75 topping): hojicha tastes good but way too sweet even at less sugar. Have to water it down at home. Coffee jelly is on the harder side so need more chewing. 3/5 read more

The Tea - Oreo matcha brulee, hojicha w coffee jelly, and matcha matcha blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Came here to catch up with a friend. I got the strawberry green tea 75% sweet and it was perfect! Not too sweet! You could taste the tea and they use fresh strawberries not just the syrup stuff! read more

The Tea - Strawberry green tea and hojicha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Came here on a weekend and it was packed. Fortunately, after placing our order, we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks. They have a good number of staff working. We ordered the Uji Matcha Latte, Coconut Taro, and Coco Mango. All three drinks were pretty good and I'd recommend them. The Tea is one of the better boba tea places in Monterey Park. I'd even rank it in the top 3. Good and quick service. Clean inside. They have several tables for indoor seating. Easy to find, free parking in parking lot. Highly recommend! read more

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We came here after lunch, we like to get our drinks here, fast service and the place is nice!

Trendy, relaxing minimalistic aesthetic and design. The Tea is a newer boba place in the area and are currently doing a promotion for Lunar New Year for a discount and a glass travel bottle with a purchase of 4 drinks (check their social media, not sure if its still on going when this review is published). Usually you can order online, but depending on the amount of orders they get, this might be locked so you would have to go in person. There is a bit of a wait, but nothing too long as the workers are not only friendly, but quite efficient. I got the: 1) No. 18 Golden Mellow Milk Tea: -I got this less sweet and less ice. -It's nicely sweet and smooth. I believe it's a turmeric tea? I'm not too sure, but overall not bad and more unique than the standard milk tea that is usually a boba place's signature. 2) Toasted Oreo Milk: -I believe this is creme brulee'ed at the top and there's lots of Oreo mixed in. -No adjustments but the Oreo did end up a bit soggy and sludgy by the time we were halfway done with the drink. -If you're drinking this, might be best to drink this as soon as possible. 3) Smashed Avocado: -Definitely reduce the sweetness for this since it is already pretty sweet with the avocado. -I had no idea there was salted cream or cheese cream at the top until we were done with the drink and there was only the leftover at the bottom. Not sure if it was possible to mix through with a sealed lid or if it's a drink that would benefit with a liftable lid. -Not bad but next time I know to make the necessary adjustments. 4) Lychee Ai Yu: -I got this less sweet and with less ice. -There's real bits of lychee in it (maybe 1 or 2 fruits) and a huge chunk of ai yu jelly at the bottom. Make sure to suck it through the straw evenly or else you'll get the block at the end. -Not too sour and sweet, but not too sweet. Refreshing. Overall not bad, I can see how their fruit drinks really shine through the most and I will go back to try more of their menu. I just wish that they have a menu or a sign with more detailed descriptions of what their drinks are so next time I won't get caught off guard haha. read more

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Discovered this new boba milk tea in SGV during our annual trip to LA (every year seems to pop up a couple new places). The Tea didn't disappoint. We tried a variety of milk teas, fruit teas, and coffees. Their signature toasted brown sugar boba milk tea was my favorite. My son liked their oreo milk and fresh taro puree milk. Hubby liked the roasted oolong milk tea. I was pleasantly surprised by their coffee drinks (OGs). The drinks use Vietnamese coffee as base, very strong, and topped with sea salt cream, thick custards, or cream brulee. Hope this a chain that will open one in Bay Area soon. read more

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This place lived up to the hype. I've been hearing how good the drinks are here and I had to try it for myself. First, there are so many choices, from milk tea, fruit tea, coffee and then matcha. We went with the fresh fruit tea with yakult with lychee jelly as our topping. We got the mango, passion fruit and strawberry. All of our drinks were really good. The place was busy, but they're really efficient and we got our drinks in not time. I'm definitely coming back to try some of the other drinks. read more

free parking lot out front & also in the nearby structures :) located down altantic blvd, the tea is one of my fav tea shops in mpk! the tea is brewed to perfection & so strong (which i love). pricing is reasonable, with drinks ranging from an avg of $5-7. there is a self service ordering kiosk & also a chasier up front so you can pick! the baristas work in the center of the restaurant in what looks like a bar area. there is also seating inside so its good for hanging out or studying. i love their jasmine, osmanthus, and tieguanyin tea!!! strong tea flavor :) read more

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Found this on google maps not Yelp, did t read reviews but we were looking for Vietnamese coffee and decided to try a new place that is not a bakery. Surprise surprise, both drinks were great and I would come back here in a heart beat. The name outside is not very visible in the sense that it kind of blurs away in the purple coloring of the building. Orders: Sea Salt Vietnamese coffee and mellow milk tea. The coffee had the thickest cream too and it's kind of hard to mix it with the ice in the beginning. It's very rich and the coffee is strong! I enjoyed this but honestly was like having melted ice cream in a cup after a while. I love milk teas so the No. 18 Golden Mellow Milk Tea was the natural choice. It was great at 100% sweetness. Usually I lower this but I've learned that it never tastes as good when I change it. Wasn't that sweet tbh. Love the self ordering kiosk. It's the way to go. read more

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[4.0 stars] - I recommend getting the Toasted Thai Milk Tea because you can't go wrong with it, it's genuinely so yummy and magical when you sip it. I got the drink with 0% sugar and to me it was the perfect amount of sweetness. Unfortunately , I asked for less ice; however, they did not give me less ice. It seemed like more ice than usual to me, or maybe their "normal". The environment is super chill, felt homey. Also, they have few table and chairs if you want to drink and relax, or even study. read more

The Tea - Toasted Thai Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Really good tea and toppings. Fresh. They actually brew the tea so it takes longer than normal. Parking here sucks. There's a garage next to store, but everyone and their mother parks on the red curbs, trash areas, etc. so it's hard for you to get around to the front of the store. Feel bad for those accessible inclined read more

The store is located in a small plaza, the front parking is kind of small and would definitely say it might be better to park in the back as there is more parking. Overall I would say the drinks are on the sweeter side, I got 60% sweetness and it was still super sweet. If you like drinks on the sweeter side this might be the place to go. Personally, I would say the drinks are okay, nothing too striking for me. YOu are able to order via self service kiosk, a front register, and an app. If you want to cut down on the wait time, I would say to order online, as the wait time is kind of long. There are a few tables you can wait at. You pick up from the back of the store, which is kind of nice as it spreads the crowd out. Also, just a side note, but if you like BTS they do play a lot of BTS songs. At least when I was there it was. read more

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3.8 stars This review is for the Hojicha Latte only. Personally, I really enjoyed this drink. The Hojicha was strong and the cashier ringing me up really knew how I should order it - 60% sweet. It was delicious! read more

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

One of my favorite tea places in the SGV, this institution does tea well: aromatic, crisp and with great depth of flavor. I am preferential to their oolong flavor, which is balanced and well-executed, and I often pair this with cheese foam for the ultimate. indulgence. Definitely worth a stop when on Atlantic Blvd! read more

I came here to grab boba with a friend and was impressed by how much I enjoyed their drinks! I tried their Coco Mango drink, which was definitely a creamy, sweet dessert beverage. I loved that the coconut and mango flavors were both very strong. It's a slushy texture, but I actually enjoyed it more when it melted a little. My friend ordered milk tea, and you can definitely tell that the tea quality is good. They are a little on the pricier side, but I like how many cool drink options they have. I definitely want to stop by in the future to check out more of their signature drinks. They have a fair amount of indoor seating, and the interior is well lit and spacious. The staff were kind and quick with their service, and they also have abundant parking in the lot. As a whole, I think it's a great place to stop by with a friend to get your boba fix! read more

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

Cool spot and interior layout of the place. Pretty yummy boba too! Parking is very easy too!

Delicious boba, great quality, and so many options. They also have a great variety of teas and milk teas. Perfect spot for a sweet treat or to hang out with friends! One of my go to spots. Highly recommend! read more

Finally tried this place and yes, the parking situation is unfortunate with barely any spots. Good thing there are free lots elsewhere and I don't mind crossing the street. Staff was really friendly and the layout of the place was interesting. They had a restroom in the back and seats toward the front with small tables. You can order with an employee or at a bigger iPad at the front. They have a lot of premium drinks and walking in, I immediately smelled the real tea smell. Drinks can get pricey with additional toppings and milk substitutes at $1 but some drinks include toppings already. The lychee aiyu had jelly and real lychee flavor. I got a smashed avocado with fresh avocado. Super yummy! They also have some wafers and snacks at the front. Give them a try! read more

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I like this place but and I would make the detour to visit this place. But it's definitely not my favorite. I needed a place to stop by and prepare for my next destination when I visited so I decided to stop by here and get some work done in the meantime. For starters, there's some seating, maybe like 4-5 tables. Some tables are two tables pushed into a bigger one, so there could potentially be more tables, but seating is definitely limited. However the layout of the whole cafe is quite weird. The bar/tea/employee area is just in a circle in the middle of the store. Which really limits seatings. I do wish they had more seating or could incorporate bar seating as they would definitely generate more customers that way. I ordered the matcha coconut. The drink was quite pricey actually but it's not too too far off from what other places charge these days. The drink was delightful at first, you can really taste both the matcha and the coconut at a perfect balance. However, that doesn't last long. After the first couple of sips, any coconut flavor is completely gone and it's just matcha, which was disappointing. however, the matcha by itself was really good (hence why I didn't dock another star). I would actually come here just for the matcha. You can tell they use high quality matcha. So although I'm a bit sad about the lack of coconut, I wasn't too sad about it. I still got a great matcha drink, even though it was just matcha. Overall I do like this place. I'm sure I will be back but I would not come here to do work or study due to the lack of tables. It does also have a small parking lot and a nearby parking garage. read more

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

Good drinks and fast service. Many tables indoors and not too loud. Free parking too.

Love love love The Tea! It always smells amazing from the second you walk in. I've been here a couple of times and everything I've tried was so good - good quality tea. Service is super friendly and they are so organized. The only thing that's tough is the parking. read more

The Tea - #18 Golden Mellow w oat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Although this boba shop is also nearby Sunright boba shop, they got their own boba drinks special! I really enjoy their crema coffee. It almost tastes like a Vietnamese coffee with enough crema drizzle on top and has a hint of sea salt. It balances very well. There are a few seats inside , enough to catch up with a friend or two, not big groups. The staff are nice and helpful when you ask what's recommended if needed. Overall, I would definitely come back here again . read more

The Tea - Sea Salt Cream OG 5/5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

What I've tried: Mango pomelo sago (4/5): refreshing and slightly sour, this is a great drink that isn't too sweet and doesn't taste artificial. I've seen them scoops chunks out of the real mangos for this drink and the use of fresh ingredient really comes through with the flavor. Tie guan ying milk tea (5/5): my recommendation would be to go for the 30% sweetness or less if you don't really like super sweet drinks. The tea flavor really shines through with this one and it's the one I would come back for. Really delicious and aromatic. Service was good although there is a little bit of a wait to get the drinks. There is a small parking lot in front of the store and a few small tables to sit at if you wanted to hang out in the store after. read more

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Great spot for a refreshing drink, especially during the summer! There's ample parking in the back, which is always a plus. I highly recommend the Coco Mango--the coconut milk and mango combo is super refreshing and not overly sweet. You can order at the register or use the self-serve kiosk, which is convenient. The staff is friendly and helpful. Drinks usually take about 10-15 minutes when it gets busy, but there's plenty of seating in the front and a bench in the back where you can wait comfortably. Also, restrooms are clean, which I appreciate. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

Solid new boba tea shop in 626. You can really taste the quality of tea in their drinks. You can either place an order online or in store via self-kiosk. 1) matcha strawberry- I've tried ordering this before but they were out of shipment. I finally got to try it and it was quite refreshing. It has a great matcha flavor with fresh strawberry chunks inside. I got 60% sweet. I felt like the first few sips were really good, but once you finish the strawberry cream part, it lost the sweet flavor and turned into a plain matcha taste. I wish there was more strawberry cream ratio in the drink. 2) lychee aiyu- was super impressed with this. Nice strong tea flavor and yummy aiyu jelly. 60% sweet was perfect. Top choice and highly recommend!! 3) tie guan yin milk tea with boba- it was just ok.. I preferred the other 2 over this. It was too watery in taste. Overall, I think after trying different flavors, this place grows on you once you find the drink you like. read more

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

Tieguanyin Milk Tea (60% sugar, less ice): Tea gave off a roasted scent of tea, but did not taste bitter at all. Sugar level was just right for people who like their drink sweet but not too much. Came here around Friday night, they were busy. It did take awhile for our drinks to come out. Was the waiting worth it? Not really, but I would come back to get their drinks when the place is less packed. read more

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

GO! This boba shop serves FRESH teas and drinks. I love their flavors. The space is more of a pick up shop with a couple tables so it's hard for a hangout. Drinks: amazing! I had their pomelo and it was so refreshing. I definitely want to try their sago next! The menu is pretty standard and I love the different specials. Service: good! Super nice and chill. There was a small line so we had to wait a bit for the drinks, but I'd wait that long again for those fresh teas! Thank you! read more

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

Nice to see a new tea spot with actual tea in their drinks! The #18 Golden Mellow milk tea is going to be your traditional milk tea but light and flavorful kinda refreshing too. If you add boba toppings, I'd recommend doing half sugar since their boba toppings are very VERY sweet. Order in the front. Pick up in the back. It's an open kitchen esthetic so you can see them prepare your drinks on the spot. read more

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My cousins and I were curious to try this newly opened boba shop. The shop was barely empty when we were there around 7 pm, and then the crowd started to show up after we ordered. I ordered their Toasted Brulee Milk Tea, and luckily, they can substitute the dairy with oat milk. My cousins, who ordered their drinks before me, immediately got their drinks. Mine was not being called after passing two groups of customers. When I asked, apparently, my drink was ready and sitting on the other side of the counter. The drink was delicious, but the service could have been better. read more

The Tea - Toasted brulee milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Whether it's a tea drink or a fruity, sweet treat, it's all delicious. We recently for the coco mango, and the coconut pudding was beyond delicious in it. Blended coconut milk, coconut pudding, mango, and a mango puree. Perfect for a summer day. read more

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

There are plenty of parking spaces. Inside have about 4 stool seats. You can order via the kiosk or at the front with cashier. I ordered the Or-lichee and it was a good drink, perfect for a hot day! It already has toppings like lychee jelly and it is a slushie drink, so you can't adjust ice-level. It was a bit sweet, but it was probably due to the lychee jelly. Recommendation(s): - Or-lichee Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Accept Apple Pay - Order via kiosk or in front of cashier - No restrooms available read more

I was in the San Gabriel valley and wanted to try a new boba place. I have heard some people online mention about this boba place and decided to give it a try. It was amazing! The honey boba gave just enough sweetness and chewiness. I usually order sweetness level to be 25-30%. So with the honey boba, it was a tad bit sweet. The Jasmine milk tea with pudding and boba was delicious. There were other milk alternatives if one did not want the non dairy creamer. (Soy, oat, organic whole milk) for additional $1. We also ordered the mango pomelo sago and dragonfruit açaí which was delicious as well. Prices were quite steep, but the quality was there. I can taste the jasmine in my tea. Parking was quite difficult as there were only 3 non handicap spaces right in front of the store. It will probably be best to part on the street or in the shopping center next to it. Service was great! read more

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It wasn't busy when I went in the late afternoon on a weekday. They were nice and polite and answered my questions about their drinks. I got the coconut Taro Blend and it was tasty! It was like a dessert drink, perfect for relaxing on a hot day. It was taro puree with coconut milk and with coconut pudding. I would come again! read more

The Tea - Coconut Taro Blend drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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A friend told me about this spot that she saw on Instagram, so we decided to check it out. The space is very clean and modern with lots of employees making drinks. There's a few tables that we were able to snag after ordering. All of the drinks sounded delicious, but I opted for the Mango Pomelo Sago ($7) while my friend had the Coco Mango ($6.50). On a hot nice day, both of these drinks were super refreshing. I liked the sago, but the coconut in the coco drink made it so smooth. The drinks are solid but they took awhile to be ready though. read more

The Tea - Coco Mango and Mango Pomelo Sago. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey Park, California

It's a place worth trying but it's alright and could have been better. You can add sago as a topping to any of your drinks for some extra texture. It's not on the topping list but they have it. However, I wouldn't recommend it as it comes in a huge clump instead of individual mini tapioca pearls. Person cooking the sago today didn't stir the pot much. I tried breaking up the clump with my straw but ultimately gave up. I'm not sure if I went on a bad day.. But this means they aren't consistent. Adjust the sweetness if you don't like your drinks too sweet. I ordered the Coco Mango with 30% sugar and it was just right. Added sago for some extra texture, it would have been perfect if it wasn't one large clump. Seasalt Cream OG was crack in a cup in a good way. If you love Vietnamese coffee, this will be up your alley. The seasalt cream balances the sweetness. I didn't adjust the sweetness on this one and it wasn't too sweet. read more

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The TEA is not kidding around when it comes to their drinks. Their drinks are very aromatic and rich in tea flavor. I tried their No. 18 Golden Mellow Milk Tea with brown sugar honey boba and it did not disappoint. I love how strong the tea flavor is in the drink. I got 60% sweetness and it was the perfect balance of sweetness and tea. They currently only have iced/cold drinks but I was told that they are working on a hot drinks menu. They have such a nice variety of drinks to choose from. I can't wait to come back and try more of their drinks! read more

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Ordered the Golden mellow milk tea at 0% sugar and less ice. For drinks at The Tea, I would recommend ordering your drinks at a lower sweetness. In addition, I also ordered the drink via Fantuan. For those ordering online, you would go to the pickup area to ask your drinks. Although my order was past pickup time, my order had not moved to the ready for pickup status. Upon asking an employee about my order, they realized they had not started on it. An older employee apologized an let me know that their computer was off in which they were unaware of any online orders. As such, for those ordering online, I would keep any eye out on the time and not hesitate next time in asking for help! Other than that, the shop has free wifi and ample parking (next door). read more