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A very intentional space which felt like a spa. The server/drink maker was super helpful in explaining everything and guided us to some good choices. I had the pinewood milk tea, unsweetened with the creme brûlée topping. Delicious. It's hard to get a Milk tea to the perfect level of tea to milk ratio and this needed a little more tea for my liking. I will go back and try one with the brown sugar jelly cubes which my daughter loved.
Love the teas and the tea jellies here! The teas have a great strong flavor and I love the addition of the tea jellies which aren't available at other tea shops! I enjoy their pinewood milk tea which is only available at this location. They are also very accommodating and will provide water and umbrellas when it's too sunny outside. Amazing service and also provide samples of some teas inside. They also have a small seating area indoor but the space itself is pretty small.
Solid spot for creamy popcorn milk tea and plenty of decaf options! This is one of my go-to places when I'm craving a more dessert- or latte-style boba drink. I usually get the popcorn milk tea, which is sweet and creamy and pairs really well with the boba jelly. The tea flavor is a little harder to pick out in this drink, but everything works well together. I also love that they have several decaf options, including the barley milk tea, which has nice roasty flavors, along with other milk tea and fruit tea choices. The interior is also really aesthetic and inviting. I know that whenever I bring a friend here, they'll enjoy it--it's a spot that seems to be a crowd-pleaser with everyone around me!
We were in the neighborhood for some Vietnamese rolls and pho. I wanted to try boba tea around San Gabriel and found this place on yelp. Tried the Cassia Milk Tea at Torotea in San Gabriel and, unfortunately, it was still way too sweet even after making two sweetness adjustments. I asked the nice staff I like less sweet and she first recommended "perfect" which was still sweet then "less" sweet was also still too sweet. The cafe has many tea selection I am not too familiar with. The cafe itself is really cute and chic--kind of narrow, but with calm, minimalist decor and a unique selection of teas. The staff was also very nice and welcoming. I'd definitely come back to try something else, but I'd probably skip the Cassia Milk Tea next time.
An awesome Torotea location! The location is definitely less crowded than the OG Diamond Bar location. Parking is plentiful in the front of the business. Staff immediately welcomed us in and offered a sample of their location exclusive Pinewood Pure Tea. The aesthetics are nice at this location as compared to the others. The seating is all along the hallway and the vibe is much more chill here. We opted to try the Pinewood Pure Tea as the sample tasted really good! We received the drink within minutes. Took some time to relax and wind down inside Torotea. It was nice and cool inside on these hot summer days. That Pinewood Pure Tea was top tier! Shout outs to the staff for the hospitality and service! This location is solid! Good vibes! ( ^_^)b
Whenever folks ask me what my favorite drink spot is, I immediately think of Torotea. I remember visiting the Diamond Bar and willingly waiting in line to order a whole tray of drinks before the San Marino location opened - that's how good this place is. I feel like this location is a minimalistically artistic cave. I also really appreciate that there's always spa water, sunscreen, and umbrellas for those waiting outside if lines get long. In terms of drinks, my go to is always the osmanthus citrus refresher with osmanthus jelly, but you really can't go wrong with anything you order here. The drinks take time as they're made to order, but they are absolutely worth the wait.
Been wanting to try this Boba place for a while now. Finally got to stop by while I was in the area! The weight wasn't too long when we came on a Saturday afternoon around 3 PM. The staff was helpful since it was our first time here. I ordered their popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi since it was their signature drink. I wasn't sure what to expect with the flavor, but I thoroughly enjoyed my drink and wished it came in a larger size. The space was pretty small at the San Marino location. It was clean and cute. Looking forward to visiting the new Santa Ana location soon!
I absolutely love the drinks at Torotea. Their drinks taste fresh and distinctive. They look aesthetic too. You can tell that they use high quality tea and ingredients. A must-try is the Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi. This is a rich blend of assam black tea and creamy milk with a toasty buttery popcorn twist. It is my husband's go-to drink. Another drink I would recommend is the Cassia Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi, my go-to drink. This drink has a comforting aroma of cinnamon with the maltiness of a milk tea and the creaminess of a latte. Their tapiochi is made in-house daily and is super delicious. This topping feels like boba, mochi, and jelly all in one. The texture of it is nice and enjoyable to chew. It also seems to pair well with basically any drink. Definitely check this spot out if you have not yet. It is unlike any of the other boba shops around. There are plenty of parking spots directly in front of the shop.
Found my new favorite tea spot! The line was a little long for a Friday afternoon. Torotea does something really clever instead of the usual boba, they pair their teas with flavored jellies, and it completely changes the experience. We tried three drinks and loved all of them: Mulberry Oolong with Osmanthus Jelly is floral and fragrant, the jelly added a delicate sweetness. Cassia Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Jelly is rich, comforting, and the brown sugar jelly melts perfectly into the milk tea. Ember Milk Tea with Barley Jelly is smoky depth from the tea with a subtle nutty chew from the barley jelly. The jellies are so delicious. The seating area is pretty limited and the space feels a bit narrow/tight, so it might not be ideal if you're looking to sit and linger. Best for grabbing your drink to go or a quick sit down.
Having tried their other locations in Chino Hills & Diamond Bar, I had to check this location out. First impressions is that their shop is very clean. This shop compared to the other locations is that this shop is more vertical. Parking - Free street parking, no designated parking lot. Staff is quick, friendly, and very casual overall. They'll call out your name when your order is ready, very quick even when it's packed. My go to is always the Popcorn Milk Tea which is a drink that you really can't get anywhere else. Very refreshing and one of their signature and most popular drinks. Highly recommend. My wife usually gets the Cassia but this time around, she tried the Koan-im Oolong Milk Tea which is just another name for tieguanyin or iron buddha type drink. Very refreshing as well and easy to sip. Highly recommend if you want a more floral type drink. Very happy about our experience with Torotea overall, one of the best shops with very high quality drinks. I hope one day they can add drinks with bigger cups, it's just too addicting!
My new favorite tea spot! Rarely does a tea spot live up to the hype, but Toro tea has done it! We came in on a Saturday, and surprisingly it wasn't too crowded! Everyone talks about the Popcorn Milktea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi. It sounds a little unusual at first, but it ended up being SO good! The black tea with the buttery popcorn twist somehow works so well together! I usually don't like boba, but I'm a fan of their tapiochi! The texture is soft yet springy, and the best part is, it holds up really well the next day (unlike boba)! We also tried a few other drinks like their Mulberry Oolong with Osmanthus Jelly, Calamansi Oolong, Ember Milktea, and Gardenia Oolong. The Gardenia Oolong comes in a larger glass bottle as a pure tea. We enjoyed all of these drinks as well, but the Popcorn Milktea was our fave!
Fantastic boba tea shop. The interior is stunning and I love the natural stone like design. I got their most popular popcorn milk tea with tapiochi and it was absolutely incredible. The unique buttery like flavor complimented the milk tea and the tapiochi was smooth, soft, and chewy. It is very pricey though, I paid about $9 for a drink... but it's definitely worth trying if you are a sucker for a fire milk tea.
Second time visiting this location, and it was just as good as I remembered! I hadn't been here in a few months, and it looks like they've expanded their menu. They also added more outdoor seating, which is nice since the interior is pretty small. Parking is street parking only, but I've never had any trouble finding a spot. Emily, the cashier, was incredibly friendly and helpful. She took the time to walk us through the new seasonal drinks and menu additions, which made it much easier to decide what to order. Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapioca ($7.85) - My go-to drink! - Perfect level of sweetness without being overpowering - Rich, creamy, nutty flavor - Brown sugar tapioca had the perfect soft and chewy texture (only wished it was cut a bit smaller) Pinewood Milk Tea ($6.85) - Similar to the Popcorn Milk Tea, but with a lighter, more subtle nutty flavor - Still delicious, though I personally prefer the Popcorn Milk Tea Jasmine Oolong Milk Tea ($6.85) - A great option if you're looking for something lighter and more refreshing Everything was made well, and the service made the experience even better. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. Love that they still do daily samples!
This is first time visiting this place. Queue was quite long during Sunday afternoon. That time mobile order app has not been activated. Once our turn, we were served the sample tea of the day. Every menu is curated uniquely and the order taker has great knowledge in describing each beverage menu ingredients. I chose the Matcha Einspanner which surprisingly not too sweet. Great quality of drink. They also offer the option of adding the topping for $1 The decor is quite unique, as if you are in the cave area when you entered the shop. read more
This isn't Tattooine, Anakin! Close though. This was tucked away in a quiet strip on Huntington in San Marino, CA. It was right next to a music school. I snuck a peek, and inside, with the white stone and light natural materials, it evoked serious Luxe Minimalist Desert Oasis vibes. They were sampling some oolong milk tea, and it was delicious. I had the Popcorn Milk Tea since it was popular, plus the Ember Milk Tea with Barley Jelly for the hubs. The Popcorn Milk Tea had a hint of smokiness and butter. It came with boba pearls called Tapiochi, which I suppose is a play on tapioca and mochi. It was yummy! I think my only gripe is that each of the teas were $6-7 but it is probably for the best since I shouldn't have this too often. Too sinful! They have limited fancy seating, free wifi, and outdoor wooden stumps for you to sit and wait. Not sure if animals are allowed inside. Some diagonal parking right in front of the strip of shops where Torotea is, some are free for 2 hours, some are limited to 20 minutes. Really cute first date place, I would say. read more
11 months ago
Ok so Torotea is 100% worth the hype. I came here on a Sunday on the way back from Yosemite around 4ish and the line wasn't too bad. I probably waited 15 mins or so. The line is a little misleading because they only take a party at a time at the register so it appears longer than it actually is. Once it was our turn, the girl helping us was so informative, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu. I ended up getting the popcorn milk tea (my best friend recommended), less sweet with the tapiochi and my boyfriend got the jasmine milk tea with tapiochi. Wow the popcorn milk tea was different and so yummy - you can really taste the popcorn and don't get me started on the tapiochi because what?? That texture is INSANE. My boyfriend loved his jasmine milk tea and said that was the best he's ever tried and moved Torotea to his #1 boba spot so that's saying a lot. Overall, from the service to the creative drinks and flavor, this place is solid. The interior is also visually stunning; I want my house to look like that haha. I will be returning very soon! read more
first time here! I've heard so much good things about torotea, there was a small line outside on a Friday at around 3pm, there is plenty of street parking and a small indoor area, I didn't see any tables but more of a waiting area/ area to chat. The ambiance was giving minimalistic and whites/neutrals. We ordered 2 popcorn milk teas and the drinks were nice and flavorful I could tell it was pure tea! Great first time, I would love to come back and try what they have to offer! read more
10 months ago
I ordered the crème brûlée icemilk with brown sugar tapiochi, and I would definitely get this again 5/5. If you don't like sweet drinks though, this drink probably isn't for you since you can't change the sweetness level (but I loved it!) The two staff members at the counter were both very kind and offered samples and drink recommendations. There's ample parking right out front, but the seating situation inside is a bit weird and uncomfortable.. so this probably isn't the best place to meet with friends or work. read more
10 months ago
Popcorn milk tea w/ brown sugar tapiochi: Literally tastes like popcorn, but not in a bad or weird way at all. It's nutty, rich, and warming. I get the minimal amount of sugar and it's perfect since the brown sugar tapiochi gives it that kick of sugar. Ambience: Very aesthetic and everything matched the vibe in there. There are places to sit and do work. Parking in front! Service: They're all so sweet & willing to help w/ recommendations, especially if it's your first time. read more
5 months ago
I love the popcorn milk tea drink! That's all I get here. Haven't really tried anything else. I love the tapioca mochi much more than boba. It's unique and has a nice soft and chewy texture. Staff is friendly and helpful. read more
1 year ago
Visited on a Sunday and there was a line out the door. The line moved pretty fast. It was super hot outside. There is limited seating inside. It gets crowded. This is more of a grab and go kind of place. I tried the Popcorn milk tea + brown sugar tapiochi & Calamansi oolong + passionfruit jelly both were tasty. Parking was street parking. read more
One of my favorite boba tea shops! The inside is incredibly aesthetic. Staff are super friendly and helpful. I like how they always have samples to try. I've tried the popcorn milk tea and dalgona cloud top and both are great. I recommend the popcorn milk tea if it's your first time because it's so unique. The tea has a buttery fragrance to it without being overpowering. The jelly it comes with is nice and chewy. The dalgona cloud top was also good if you're wanting a heavier creamy and sweet dessert drink. read more
10 months ago
So happy to have finally tried torotea! It's been on my list for a while now and I was able to stop by with a friend on a weekday. No line which was really nice bc we spent some time asking questions about the drinks and flavors without holding others up.. shout out to the super sweet cashier who gave us all her recommendations. (( I'm so sorry I can't recall her name but she had a miffy scrunchie )) We went with the Popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi and misty oolong milk tea with osmanthus jelly .. both less sweet since that's how we generally like our drinks and it was perfect! I believe their drinks aren't as sweet as other commercial boba places .. we also sampled the blossom black tea which was very tasty and refreshing! I can't wait to come back for more drinks! The shop itself is so gorgeous.. plenty of street parking as well. read more
This is probably one of my favorite teas in SoCal. The popcorn milk tea has such a nostalgic flavor that I can't place. While the tea flavor isn't super strong, it's one of those drinks where if it was removed you would definitely taste a nuanced difference. The tapiochi texture is like konjac jelly -- for those who are unacquainted, it's like a textural identity crisis between boba pearls and lychee jelly. They also come sweet so I felt like less sweet was a little more sweet than I was expecting. I would definitely come back for the drink and probably just go sans-topping from personal preference but if you're waffling between it definitely try it once for the experience! read more
10 months ago
I've been here twice in the past week and can't get enough! Toro tea is my new fave. They have great tea flavors and the tapiochi is one of the best jellies I've had!!! The inside is hip and welcoming with a bench to sit on. Many times there is a wait because it's quite popular. The staff is always so friendly to help you out with choosing a tea and there are samples that they give out. My first time I tried the popcorn tea which was something different! I would describe it was buttery and almost butterscotch-like! It was quite sweet. I also got an ember tea with barley tapiochi which had a much deeper roasted flavor. The ember is quite nutty if you like something less sweet. The brown sugar tapiochi is AMAZING. Would highly recommend. Last time I got the misty oolong with oosmanthus jelly. The misty oolong had a floral sweet flavor and the oosmanthus jelly was also great, but I kept spitting out little particles of what I presume were tea leaves in the jelly that I didn't love. My partner got the Koan Im Oolong which was more balanced and he loved it! read more
10 months ago
Torotea has a variety of unique drinks with a cozy, aesthetic interior. I ordered the ember milk tea with barley jelly. The jelly was so unique and I don't think I've had anything like it before. The tea was very creamy and my only complaint is it was too sweet even with 25%. I'm so curious about the rest of their menu and I would love to try their tapioca mochi next time! read more
We came here because we usually go to Huntington garden and we wanted a drink, and found that torotea had another location! This new location has a pretty nice vibe! Great place to go for milk tea specifically! Less busy for sure, but depending on the time of the day it can still get busy! We got the Popcorn Milktea & Hojicha einspanner! Both are good but we love the popcorn milk tea!! Parking is available in the front but can get filled sometimes! They provided umbrellas when it was sunny and we waited outside! read more
1 year ago
Torotea is my recent fav spot for boba. I love their unique toppings and high quality tea!! My favorite is the mulberry tea with osmanthus jelly, but definitely try one of the milk teas as well. There can be a line so I recommend coming on a weekday or at odd hours if possible. Service is always great though and there are always samples. Seating is very limited, so unless you're coming at odd hours, don't expect to sit. Especially not for a big party. read more
My friend wanted to treat me to this place for my birthday since she said it was so delicious and flavorful. I decided to try the Popcorn Milk Tea with tapioca mochi & Jasmine Oolong Ice Tea. It was sweet and the tapioca mochi does remind me of grass jelly which was delicious. The drinks were really good. I would order this again. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have decent amount of drinks selection that made it hard for me to really decide which to try. Haha It's good that they have many choices. read more
I loved the popcorn milk tea with the brown sugar tapiochi! I was worried that the popcorn taste would be overwhelming, but it was more like milk tea with a hint of popcorn flavoring which I enjoyed! The tapiochi is a unique take on boba as it is like a mochi jelly. The atmosphere is aesthetic, but does not have too much seating. I came here a second time to try the pinewood milk tea with honey tapiochi, but i liked the popcorn milk tea more. Service was good as they were patient to explain the flavors and they give samples! read more
The drinks here are so good! I really enjoy their Ember or Cassia Milk Teas which both have a pleasant roasted nutty flavor. Their Popcorn Milk Tea with Tapiochi is also a must try! Not only is their tea great (and not too sweet), but their Tapiochi topping here is the best. It has a perfect soft, bouncy texture and chew to it. Overall, excellent drinks, and you can tell that they use quality ingredients. Service is good and they usually have tea samples for you to try before purchasing. read more
Wow this is such an amazing boba shop in the area. The line can be long but they provide ice water, sunscreen, and sometimes even umbrellas while you are waiting. I love that their mochi boba is so QQ and not too heavy. Their drinks are also not too sweet which is really nice. I ordered the jasmine oolong milk tea with black tea tapiochi and it was so good. I also got to try their popcorn milk tea and this is definitely more buttery. If you like milkier milk tea's you should get this one. Street parking only. read more
I cannot recommend this place enough!! Every time I come, I get two drinks for myself and one for every family member. If you're looking for something thick, creamy, and chocolate-y, I personally get the Oojicha Einspanner EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I've tried a bunch of their drinks: + Popcorn Milktea [3.5/5] + Oojicha Einspanner [6/5] (would highly recommend) + Cassia Milktea + Uva Black Tea & Himalayan Sea Salt Foam [5/5] Ever since trying this for the first time in July, I've been back here 4 times out of the 6 days I've visited home. The aesthetics of the place are beautiful and the drinks are even better quality. read more
11 months ago
OMG the Oojicha Einspanner!! I am living for it! Okay, I think I may have found the next best place for Einspanner. Their creamy top is so thick, rich and flavorful - some places serve einspanner and the cream top just mixes into the drink. But THIS?! I am still sippin on it and it is such a good balance. I feel like its never meant to be stirred, just slightly shaken and sipped. Their take on this is Oolong roasted like Hojicha. Just, WOW. 1000/10! The women at the front were so kind, sweet & knowledgeable. Patient as well, since I couldn't quickly decide on what to order. They made a suggestion of their Popcorn Milk tea with Tapiochi(tapioca mochi!) , which I also ordered. ( yes I bought two drinks for myself haha) . It really is the perfect sweetness & the tapiochi is so unique! The space feels like I am walking into a serene space... like a spa, but for my tastebuds. I am definitely coming back ! read more
The classist tea you'll experience- but it'll be worth it! We came by earlier this summer from the recommendation of my cousins. I was not disappointed; our drinks were all amazing. Heads up- the interior is narrow, so not the best spot for a large group to linger. read more
11 months ago
A spot with some of the most unique tea flavors. Very strong tea taste without it being too overpowering. I always appreciate when tea shops focus more on the teas rather than just syrup flavorings. We tried the jasmine oolong tea and the Koan-Im milk tea with Himalayan salt cream. Both were so refreshing and paired well with their tapiochi (a mix between boba + mochi) which was also unique! Only thing is the pieces were so large in mine that it barely fit in the straw.. other than that love this spot! Will definitely be coming back. Service was some of the best I've experienced. No line so the cashier answered all our questions about every tea option and gave us recs based on our preferences. Theres a bench of chairs and there were enough spots to sit on a Friday afternoon. Nice modern looking vibes in there! read more
If you haven't been to Torotea, get your keys and start heading out here pronto! I have been to Torotea's newest location on Huntington Blvd in San Marino twice now. They won't be my last for sure. So excited they are here. Both times I got really lucky to encounter very short lines. If the line is long and you want to quench your thirst before getting your hands on a tasty cup of Torotea, they have a small water station conveniently located at the front of the line. Thank you! Ambiance inside is simple, calm, and cute. Bench seating along the wall with very limited table top. One all gender restroom is available behind the curtain in the back of the shop. I was informed this is a grab and go place, hence, the limited table top and seating space. I am grateful to have met their super friendly and helpful staff. They are all very knowledgeable and well trained on their unique drink menu. I was lucky to try free samples of a couple different tea flavors during both my visits. Thank you! For my first time visit, I asked the lady staff to pick her top 4 drinks for me to try. Yes, I trusted her choices. She did amazingly well. Thank you miss! My Top #1 to #4 #1 Cassia milk tea + osmanthus jelly #2 Misty oolong milk tea + black tea tapiochi #3 Ember milk tea + barley jelly #4 Popcorn milk tea + brown sugar tapiochi For my second time visit, I asked the lady and gentleman behind the counter what are their favorite drinks. They both graciously shared them. Thank you both! My Top #1 to #4 #1 Uva black milk tea + black tea tapiochi #2 Manor black ice tea + brown sugar tapiochi #3 Uva black ice tea + black tea tapiochi (btw, this one was on the house cuz there was a mix up. I wanted milk tea and they initially made black tea instead. Thank you Torotea! Tip... if you mix Uva & Manor black ice teas together, tea flavor is even more elevated!) #4 Calamansi oolong + passionfruit jelly All drink recommendations were fantastic. Very smooth in tea flavor and not too sweet. Popcorn and Ember milk teas were the lightest in tea flavor IMHO. My top #1 favorite so far is the Cassia milk tea which has the most potent and quite elevated tea flavor which I enjoyed very much. Their chewies known as tapiochi and jelly are amazingly irresistible! Hands down a whole lot better than your run of the mill standard boba. I am a believer in the goodness of their chewies! More please!! Thank you Torotea for sharing your amazing tea drinks and chewies with the world! Please open more locations in So Cal. I've only been to their Diamond Bar location once... I just haven't gotten a chance to go back. I'll definitely be a regular at their San Marino location as much as I can. Btw, NO CASH ACCEPTED so bring your credit card and/or gift cards if any. Free parking is available at the front and back of the shop. read more
1 year ago
I got the Koan-im oolong milk tea with the crème brûlée cream top and brown sugar tapiochi (tapioca mochi). It's.... not my cup of tea. The crème brûlée top is super thick and it was hard to mix into the drink. I didn't love the tapiochi mochi either. It's a little more chewy than grass jelly but the brown sugar flavor was too light. The tapimochi ended up at the bottom of my cup along with all the crème brûlée. After all the add ons my drink was about $9 and super mediocre. I also ordered the matcha einspanner which tasted like ice cream and really good. I'd order this again. Popcorn milk tea with tapioca tasted just like a Jelly Belly buttered popcorn. Not my favorite either but husband liked it. Service was amazing, the barista was super nice and helpful in answering all our questions. Nice to talk to a person when visiting for the first time instead of just trying to figure it out on a kiosk. If I came here strictly for tea without milk or adds ons it's a pretty solid choice but I like my dessert drinks and my boba so don't think I'd come back. read more
2 months ago
Drinks are a 10, literally so unique I'll forever love toro!!! The aesthetic is so calming read more
Torotea now has a 2nd location in the San Marino area and is continuing to solidify themselves as one of the top boba spots in SoCal and beyond! There is no parking lot at this location, but there is a decent amount of street parking right in front of the shop. Wifey and I stopped by after lunch to grab a drink and there was about a 20 minute wait. Inside, they have the same sleek and modern interior as their first location with slightly more seating options. For their menu, they also have the same solid options with a couple location exclusives. I ended up getting the Osmanthus Oolong Refresher and wifey got the Koan-im Oolong Milk Tea. Overall, both drinks that we had hit the spot and were amazing palette cleansers after our lunch. You can definitely tell that they focus on quality and attention to detail with their drinks. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. You really cannot go wrong with anything you order here! read more
Great quality milk teas, and great location. My friends have been hyping it up for ages so I was excited to hear this location opened with online ordering. I love that the location is right outside the Huntington Library, so I can pick up a treat whenever I'm around. I've ordered a couple times and tried various drinks. Each time I picked up there was a line and only one person at the register. I do skip the line and ask to pick up my drinks because I'm not hurting others if my drinks are already ready, but they could benefit from a clearer pickup method. When I picked up a drink on a weekday morning, it was ready in 5 minutes; when I picked up 5 drinks on a busier Friday afternoon, the drinks were ready within 20 minutes. The drinks are particular with very little customizability, using real milk, and on the pricey side reflected in their quality. I'd say if these are concerns, that this place is good as a treat but you can find plenty of great quality options at a lower price point all around 626. The tapiochi is jelly-like with a chew, and does retain its chewiness the next day. I like their tea tapiochi the most. The brown sugar tapiochi is good, and I would reduce the sweetness of my drink to 0 if I add it since it adds sweetness. They don't have many caffeine-free options. Drinks I've tried: - popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi - yummy corn flavor, one of their best drinks - koan im oolong milk tea - my favorite, just a great nutty drink. - manor black milk tea - I did not like the fruity notes - misty oolong milk tea - yummy maltiness My friends also got jasmine matcha lattes which I didn't try. They said they couldn't taste the jasmine and that it was just ok. read more
Saw this online, seemed interesting had to try. In a very suburb like town area, has some parking along the front but not much space (inside crowded, outside limited shade but they do offer anemities). They usually have a sample of a new drink at the front and they kind of call people in one by one. Its quite efficient. Its only one topping per drink. Ice level either full or none but they dont load with too much ice. I got the popcorn milk tea with the tapiochi and the mulberry tea with osmanthus jelly. Popcorn milk tea- actually has a roasted "popcorn" like flavor ( more similar to the popcorn korean snack where its a styrafoamy than butter movie theater popcorn) got it less sweet, pretty good. The jelly is a nice texture not too crunchy or soft so you can still have some tapioca chew. The brown sugar tapiochi is sweet (not covered in syrup it appears to be mixed into the jelly mix) Mulberry black tea with osmanthus- kind of whatever. Tasted mostly black tea with some fruit taste. Think the mulberry would be stronger with more jam/syrup. The two flavors are there but it ended up kind of leaning more watery/ tea taste. At least the tea was not astringent. The osmanthus jelly didnt really have a strong osmanthus flavor Inside is aesthetic but crowded, efficient staff. Some seating bench in a hallway but more to wait for order. Better for takeout. I would recommend coming here to try their unique topping! Milk tea better than fruit tea. read more
I LOVE torotea. Have to make a stop every time I'm in the area. Tapiochi is an elite topping and the milk tea is great. The sample was the citrus refresher and it was so good, I'll have to get that next time. There are some bench style seats down the hallway but most people wait outside. I recommend ordering online to skip the line! read more
7 months ago
I got the calamansi tea cocktail and the tea flavor was so rich and drink was not too sweet. I love their tapiochi which is a blend between mochi and boba. Refreshing drink read more
Welcoming Tearista"s sampling their cold brew and making recommendations to curious customers, including me. Tried their most popular popcorn drink and I'll definitely be back again to possibly try something new. Or get the drink again. Parking was ample on Sunday afternoon because most of the other businesses were closed. The shop reminded me of a cool Flinstones vibe with vibrant pop songs playing. There's some seating but I wouldn't go here hoping to study or visit with a friend, unless the plan is to grab drinks to talk n walk, read more
Service was quick Nice ambiance very dimly lit though so not sure about studying here! The drink was good overall definitely a nice popcorn taste and got less sweet so it wasn't too overwhelming!! A bit pricey at $7 for a 16oz drink basically but it was cool to check out read more
19 days ago
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2322 Huntington Dr
San Marino, CA 91108
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Hi, torotea is open every holiday.
Are I connect with uber eats or any delivery app?
Want to say no since havent seen anyone go up to the front unless it was for an order pickup
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Torotea - coffee - Updated September 2026
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