Junbi Matcha & Tea - Irvine

"Prepare Daringly" is the Junbi founders' motto and you can find it prominently displayed at their Irvine location and at all their locations nationwide. I found their decor to be bright, colorful and eye-catching. I visited on Friday afternoon and had to wait a bit to be served, but David greeted and helped me when it was my turn. I was surprised Junbi had already been open two years and I had not heard of them before. I ordered the seasonal Golden Peach Matcha Latte and the Tsukudani Kelp Rice Ball. Their drink menu is overwhelming, but David helped me narrow down the choices and customize my drink which I found most refreshing. The peach flavor was blended in nicely with the matcha, and I could taste that the matcha was lighter and higher quality than what's available locally. I appreciated that they separated the nori (seaweed) from the rest of the rice ball so it remains crispy while you consume it. I was hungry so I scarfed it down but savored the flavor of the kelp, and my only wish is there was more of the kelp in the rice ball. If you’re looking for a place for a refreshing beverage and a small bite to eat, look no further!

Tried their Strawberry Matcha with oat milk and was pleasantly surprised. I usually don’t go for matcha drinks, yet this one was incredibly smooth with a nice depth of flavor—not harsh, not chalky. Give it a quick stir and it blends perfectly. I’d happily order it again on my next visit.

By far, the best matcha I’ve ever had combined with fruit (even gotten a few misses with strawberry at other places) and this place has executed perfectly. Ordered a few drinks: - Guava matcha latte - Mango matcha latte - Sakura lychee matcha latte I did add the house made almond jelly, but it was a little sweet for me so I’ll probably forgo it next time. Staff were friendly and nice! Easy parking.

Soo disappointed after my husband gave me one rice ball I went to get the second one and notice they wrap their hot rice balls in A LOT of saran wrap. Basically putting everyone who eats their rice balls in danger of toxic chemicals. Love their teas but find this super disappointing 😞

This shop has teas, little bites and ice cream. Came for the bobo tea and ordered a guava match latte. They use real milk here, but have non dairy option. The matcha guava was a nice blend and with boba hit the spot. I ordered it with 0 sugar and for me it was sweet enough already. I need to come back and try the ice cream one day.

I've tried a lot of Junbi's on the west coast, so I decided to try the Irvine location since I was in the area. Location itself was good. Still don't prefer kiosk ordering since it takes awhile to navigate. I ordered: -cold matcha with boba $6.25, pricier side, wasn't as smooth as I would have preferred -salmon sushi $3.75, pricier side, but good snack There is some seating inside. Overall, not a bad spot to stop by. Easy parking in the plaza.

Tbh, it might be a bit overrated… drinks and soft serve are way too sweet. We got: - Dirty Taro Vanilla Matcha Latte, less ice, less sweet : tasted like drinking syrup without any matcha… dirty = adding espresso, but no coffee taste at all. Everything I taste was like a strong vanilla milk with taro paste. Really don’t recommend this $9 “matcha”. - Cocao Cascade (matcha vanilla swirl w/ light hojicha dusting, boba, red beans, a LITTLE cacao nibs): the sweetest soft serve I’ve ever had. Matcha flavor did not stand out and the whole combination was just overly sweet. Again, not worth the $8!

One of the best boba shops in the area. The tea is high quality, the boba is consistently chewy, and the flavors are well balanced. You can really taste the difference here.

The warm, minimalist aesthetic created a calm first impression that made me want to pull out my laptop and settle in for a while. But I had places to go and people to see, so ordering to go was my only option during this visit. THE DRINK. - Cold Madagascar Vanilla Matcha Latte. The matcha tasted freshly prepared and earthy without being grassy; balanced nicely by subtle Madagascar vanilla sweetness. At half sugar, it came off like lightly flavored vanilla oat milk with a smooth, mellow finish. Highly recommend. THE PARKING. Free surface lot parking with quick turnover, which meant finding a spot nearby was easy. THE VERDICT. Junbi Matcha kept things simple and did them well. If you're looking for thoughtfully made matcha without overcomplication or sugar overload, this spot is worth checking out.

Daughter was pleased to find the collab with BT21 upon visiting Junbi. She ordered the BT21 Galaxy Matcha Latte for herself. I had my usual Guava Matcha Latte with soy milk. The BT21 Galaxy Matcha Latte with black sesame and sweet potato has an earthy flavor. The merchandise is quite expensive except for the stickers. You can get a tote with a design on it for $19.95 elsewhere. I suppose the sweatshirt at $80 is comparable to the price of a spirit jersey.

First they don't carry my taro milk tea any more, which is the primary reason i went there. Then after I order they said they are out of boba! How the heck does a boba shop run out of boba?!? They offered to make something else, and I tried something else since I'm already there but it wasn't really close to my first or second choice. I don't get boba very often so really sucks when I do I can't get my first or even second choice. HOW DOES A BOBA SHOP NOT HAVE BOBA?!?!?

Fun BT21Galaxy drinks currently being offered. I got the matcha latte with black sesame and purple sweet potato. Not pictured, but they have BT21 drink sleeves in different designs currently to collect. Always great service here from the staff. Order in person or from the kiosk. Easy parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Please come and create your own adventure.

Cute cafe in Irvine. Lots of great drink options. Several interesting matcha options. Tried the Madagascar vanilla matcha latte (apparently one of fav)....sooo good. It's essentially matcha latte with Korean 미숫가루 (?an assortment of 7 different bean powders used to make quick shakes). It was pretty good. Also ordered one of those rice balls (tsukudani kelp). The crispy seaweed is provided kn the sides. I think you are suppose to wrap the rice ball. Nevertheless thought it was decent but nothing special. Wish they had it with kimchee. Lots of seating available.

Whether hot or cold, the matcha drinks at Junbi reign supreme! Ever since trying Junbi at a Yelp Elite event, we've visited a dozen or so times to try different drinks from their extensive menu. Two of our favorites are: Madagascar Vanilla Matcha Latte: delicious vanilla flavor and a classic choice whether iced or hot! I alternate between the two depending on weather and mood. Guava Matcha Latte: if you like guava, you'll love the fruity and fragrant flavor of this drink! I've also tried this both hot and cold and it works well either way, with maybe the iced version edging out the hot version by a slim margin. Agree with other reviews when they say that the pure fruit teas are not as strongly flavored as the matcha drinks. Go with their matcha specialty and choose any of their matcha drinks for maximum enjoyment! Service is good and we've never had to wait long. Ambiance is casual, colorful, and we usually see a few folks working on laptops when we visit.

If you need a sweet treat or fun lil matcha, come on over here :) Drinks: BT21 Galaxy Matcha which had purple sweet potato and black sesame paste, I was endeared by the flavors! It is a good different from the classical matcha pairings. I would get again; I subbed for organic coconut milk and 0% sweet bc the yam itself added sweetness. Guava matcha cold brew was a balance of fruity and strong matcha. I can tolerate coffee well, which this matcha cold brew won't let you down. I enjoyed and pro if one doesn't like the taste of coffee but needs energy boosting. Cold Mango Matcha Latte had pieces of mango in the purée. It reminded me of a fusion between a matcha shake and mango lassi. Mango lover would appeal, I like my matcha drink a bit less latte (I favor their cold brew style) however it serves its name well! Dessert: you can never go wrong with their traditional matcha soft serve!! A girlie sweet treat to cure a girlie sweet tooth. Service: Both employees were very kind and diligent. Throughly taking our order plus super helpful when grabbing a BT21 glass cup blind box. This will be a white elephant gift for Junbi lovers and enthusiasts Ambiance: clean and multiple seatings for just chatting or studying! Kiosk and register for ordering depending on preference!

Soft serve is very sweet but very strong matcha flavor. Definitely excited to try and definitely will come back. Cute cafe. Drinks are interesting had guava and ube ones. Definitely need to experiment on the sugar levels bc everything is too sweet. Might need to do minimal sweet next time. Order on kiosk and pick up when number is called.

Junbi is currently having a collab with BT21 so you know I had to check it out. I got the BT21 galaxy coffee latte with no sweetness. I don't like my drinks overly sweet or sugary. The taste was fantastic and I love myself some purple potato and black sesame. Those two are my weakness and having it with espresso was heavenly. I tried to order the drink through the machines but they didn't offer the BT21 galaxy series drink there or the merch. I went to the counter to order my drink and got one of the blind box glass drinkware. They had all the BT21 characters out on display and it was SO SO cute. I loved all the merch but it was really pricey so I only got one blind box. There's limited seating inside since the BT21 display took up the front of the store. There is plenty of seating outside as well, which is where we chilled out.

I liked the matcha drink here. I don't really care for the sweet teas and drinks but if you're looking for a sweet caffeine fun drink, this place has several choices. It wasn't too busy like most boba places. The drinks were made super fast. The boba was soft and chewy. It's Easy quick service.

Wow!!! Fabulous experience! The customer service team are friendly and helpful! My Guava Matcha Cold Brew with Aloe and Litchi, hit the spot. I ordered it 50% less sweet, and it was super tasty and flavorful! This clean spot is a must-stop shop! Ample parking and super fun! Lots to choose from on their huge menu selection! Highly recommended! You bet, I'm returning....

Junbi Matcha & Tea is a matcha, coffee, and drink spot in a large Irvine plaza with plenty of parking, 99 Ranch, and several eateries. Came here for the first time with some friends on a Thursday evening close to closing time. It was not busy. There are a few tables to sit at. There are two self-serve kiosks or one can order with a staff member in the front. We all ordered using the kiosks. I ordered the Tropical Refresher with less ice and less sugar and an addition of almond jelly. The drinks came out pretty quickly. Ice level was good but it was too sweet. The guava puree was good and the almond jelly was soft with a light almond flavor. It seemed like my friends enjoyed their drinks. Overall, giving Junbi Matcha & Tea a 4/5. I would come back to try their matcha and ask for less sugar or no sugar. It's a cute spot to hang out with friends and grab a drink. They also have some snack options and soft serve which is nice and may be worth trying next time.

Came by with a friend a little after 5pm on a Monday afternoon in July, and there was no line! Only a couple of other customers were there, so it was pretty quiet. There were two tablets available for ordering, but if you go up to the cashier, they'll add an extra shot of matcha free of charge. - Matcha Latte (less ice, less sweet, whole milk) - refreshing and not too sweet, but I was disappointed that it was more of a matcha-milk drink and not a really concentrated matcha type of drink. My friend was not a fan - Matcha Vanilla Swirl Soft Serve with Red Bean - definitely much stronger flavor compared to the matcha latte. I think the vanilla overpowers the matcha a bit, and if you try this before drinking the matcha latte, I don't think you'll like the matcha latte much haha Overall thought it wasn't bad, but I've heard people rave about Junbi, so I'm wondering if I didn't order correctly. They have a couple of locations near SF so willing to give it another shot!

Had an opportunity to check this place out and it did not disappoint. I'm so honest I don't regularly have matcha unless it's a hot tea, but in wanted to try their cold duck with mango flavoring. It was pretty tasty, and even though it's not my thing, if try a different flavor just for fun. Was l this place was clean and the lyb took my order right away while another couple was using the self order system. Very friendly and pleasant service. I had no idea that I would seriously enjoy the right ball. In just the salmon rice ball and i wanted to take it home and enjoy, but I decided to get into it to taste it in the car. Needles to say I ate it all in the hat because it was warm and really good. That actually was the star of my trip. I ate it so quickly I didn't do too take a picture. Trust me, you should get a rice ball. Enjoy!

The vibes here are so welcoming -- bright yellows, cozy, and super cutesy! Perfect spot if you love cheerful, aesthetic cafés. I got the Guava Matcha (regular sweet) and really enjoyed it -- the flavor was refreshing and balanced. My friend tried the Blueberry Matcha (regular sweet) and rated it 3/5, saying it tasted a bit watery but still cute for photos. I choose the "less sweet" option for my Guava drink as well! It does taste a little bit watered down, It was both of our drinks, other than that! Overall, great atmosphere, friendly service, and such happy energy inside. Definitely coming back to try more drinks!

The Strawberry Matcha Latte is delicious here! Service is super fast and we always get Junbi when we're in the Irvine area.

Came by to try out the tea. Originally ordered the peach green tea. To find out that they had ran out of peach topping for my drink. So the staff asked if I'd like to change my order. Ended up with the yuzu dragonfruit tea instead. The drink was presented very nicely with the color contrast. The boba was chewy and not mushy. The place was in bright and cheery with lots of yellow throughout the place. Decent amount of seating for us to enjoy our order here.

I visited on a Sunday. It was nice and quiet. There are a few seats so I wouldn't say to roll in with a big group unless you plan on taking it to go. Team member was very kind and helpful explaining the different matcha drinks and topping options. She recommended going less sweet which was perfect. Sweet but not too sweet. I got the blended matcha strawberry drink. My husband got the golden peach blended matcha and they were both good! The strawberry did have more vanilla flavor but the golden peach was super peachy - delicious! Not sure why it's not talked about more tbh! If you're looking for good matcha I'd recommend Junbi!

First off, the place is very cute. Super cute merch and right now it is bt21 merch! I saw miffy before and I'm sure they will always come out with other collabs. I'm here for the merch honestly! The drinks on the other hand wasn't spectacular or anything I crave really. I tried this place a few times and it didn't stand out. There is plenty of parking, service is fast, and definitely eye pleasing. It's worth a shot but there are much better places in the area

You can order your drinks through the kiosk or with the cashier. We ordered two matcha drinks, I liked the Mango Matcha more than the Vanilla Matcha. They are very subtle in matcha flavor and the sweetness is good. The place is very cute with a couple indoor seating spots. ig: @cravingswithcat

This place has such a cute aesthetic but that is unfortunately the only thing going for it because the matcha flavor is nonexistent in the drinks. I tried the location in Hawaii before and ordered the Madagascar vanilla matcha latte. It was just a vanilla drink, absolutely no matcha flavor at all. We decided to try and give our home state's Junbi a chance and we were utterly disappointed. I ordered a matcha latte with coconut milk and an extra shot of matcha in hopes that it would help with the flavor and because it was free for that day lol! Suuuuuuper disappointing! Just slightly sweetened water with the faintest hint of matcha flavor. 2/5 Overall, I really don't understand why this place is so popular. I've been to 2 locations already and they both had the same problem with their drinks. For a place that specializes in matcha drinks, their matcha lattes are not good. It's especially sad because their drinks are on the pricier side too. I'd spend your money elsewhere for a good matcha latte.

Super delicious! I got the dirty matcha latte. I believe it's matcha and coffee mix(?) but it was super delicious! Probably will keep you up at night so beware. I would like to try out their soft serve next time. Inside has limited seatings. There are kiosks where you place your order and pay. Interior is clean. They also sell some merch and matcha powders I believe. Outside, there's plenty of parking. Will definitely be back to try out other items!

Got to try the Strawberry Matcha with Oat milk. Im not a big matcha latte kind of guy but I enjoyed this drink. It was smooth and had a good matcha bite without being too bitter or grainy. You definitely want to stir it before sipping. Overall I would order this again.

We came on a weekday and ordered their matcha drinks. We were served relatively quickly. The drinks were good. I will be back.

I love this place so much !!! This is probably my 4th time getting this place but my first time ordering in person and I must say they know how to make these drinks . I love the topping choices that they have to offer and their matcha drinks are amazing . Super refreshing and never bitter after taste . I wish they had crystal boba as one of their topping choices but it's still delicious either way. I love how spacious this place is perfect for when the it gets crowded but there's not a lot of seating inside tho gotta get lucky if you want to make sure you have somewhere to sit if you come here with group of friends . The service is pretty quick you can either order at the kiosk or at the cash register. Either way you will get served and your drinks out right away. I love the how quick they made my drinks tho . I ordered at the kiosk and about 5 10 mins later boom my drinks were ready. But gotta keep in mind it wasn't busy when I went so I don't know how it is during their busier hours. But all and all this place is amazing have welcoming vibes and perfect place to help cool you off in warm/hot weather. THANK YOU JUNBI ! For serving amazing boba drinks ! 10/10 I recommend ‍‍

The strawberry matcha latte with oat milk is it for me. I would drive here from south OC just to try this drink again it's that good and so worth it. It's smooth, tastes like they used the freshest ingredients, and the matcha is ceremonial. What more can I ask for? I feel like I'm back in Japan trying the best quality strawberry matcha latte. You really do get what you pay for. Yes, my drink was $10, but I'd pay it again. Delicious.

Fun and cute little shop. Wanted tot take my daughter out for a cute little ice cream date, but I also wanted a matcha drink. I really like my drink. Not too sweet. Really tasty. My daughter devoured the soft serve, lol. I snagged a few bites. Really delicious

The matcha drinks here are delicious and I love the vibes of the cafe! There's some small tables, but otherwise not much by way of seating. They have a self-serve ordering system which is nice and efficient, and the drinks are prepared pretty quickly. I really enjoy their Miffy collab drinks so far - the sakura lychee is delicious! I've had the sakura lychee matcha latte and I enjoyed the mostly matcha flavor that I got from it with a light lychee flavor and lychee bits. I couldn't taste a ton of sakura but it does have a very light floral aftertaste. I also purchased their matcha to make matcha drinks at home and it tastes great as well!

By far, the best matcha I've ever had combined with fruit (even gotten a few misses with strawberry at other places) and this place has executed perfectly. Ordered a few drinks: - Guava matcha latte - Mango matcha latte - Sakura lychee matcha latte I did add the house made almond jelly, but it was a little sweet for me so I'll probably forgo it next time. Staff were friendly and nice! Loved how they added decor for the Miffy spring specials.

Food/Drink 3.5/5: Came for the matcha soft-serve only to find out that they were all out! Super disappointed, but considering we had come all the way, we got some drinks instead. The strawberry matcha was delicious, but the Madagascar Vanilla matcha latte was just alright and not something I would order again. The drink was a little chalky which I'm not used to with high quality matcha drinks. Service 4/5: Service was very quick, but disappointed that basically half their menu was unavailable by 7pm. Price $$: We paid about $8 per drink

Came to this cute cafe with my friends for some delicious, refreshing drinks! The staff were friendly and took our orders quickly. I really liked the fruity matcha drinks, and the drinks on the Miffy collab menu was a nice balance of floral and fruity.

I went to Junbi in May and was surprised by their spring miffy theme! They have some collab merch which was so cute and have a whole set of seasonal drinks on their menu. I didn't get any of the seasonal drinks lol oops. We got the strawberry matcha latte and the dirty taro vanilla matcha latte. The strawb matcha kinda reminded me of strawberry jam lol but in a good way. The matcha flavor wasn't too strong here, but it was still an enjoyable drink. Same with the taro one- it was a unique drink and tasted good. Honestly, this wouldn't be my go to for a proper, creamy, strong matcha, but I admire the variety on their menu. Their menu is HUGE! They have tons of drinks and dessert options. I will definitely be back- it looks really good!!! I went here to see if it was a good study spot, and it was! It was so chill, as it's a smaller space, so it wasn't crazy busy either. They have good seating, tables, and some outlets. Honestly, I was just obsessed with the spring miffy theme

After lunch was feeling some good ole boba in this plaza. Saw this boba place and decided to try it. There was a short line to ordering at the machine. They seemed pretty busy. Everything looks matcha oriented, which I'm not a matcha person and opted for the black tea with milk (milk tea), my go to drink for any boba place. When I got it, it wasn't pre mix, like the black tea was at the bottom, milk top half, I shook it and it then looked like a normal milk tea. The taste is very tea oriented strong, I like it bc I know it's real and not a powder! The boba could use some work. Initially when you taste the boba it was good and soft, but when you got to the center, it felt a little undercooked or hard or stale. I would return if I were in the same plaza for some milk tea.

I visited Junbi Matcha on a Thursday afternoon when there were only a handful of people there. There was parking available right outside the store which made stopping by super convenient. I got Junbi recommended to me as the place to try hojicha for the first time, so I ordered the hojicha latte while my friend I was with got the lychee oolong tea with milk & a salmon rice ball. The hojicha did not disappoint. I might decrease the sweetness next time, but it was still very good. I appreciate the generous cup size & the wide variety of drink options--it definitely made it difficult not to order another. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their drinks!

Plenty of parking. Not as many seats inside though. Free wifi. So many choices for matcha. They only use high end match powder form a single farm in Uji. The strawberry matcha latte was pretty good. I tried the guava matcha cold brew. I forgot to ask for less sugar. Was a little too sweet for me. The yuzu dragonfruit refresher was excellent even without any sugar. My favorite was probably the matcha soft serve. So good. I feel like it was as good as any we had in Kyoto/Uji.

Junbi does Matcha beverages and ice cream very well because they use Ceremonial grade matcha. I really enjoy their Mango and Guava Matcha Lattes. They have a simple selection of toppings and milk alternatives which is appreciated. The Matcha soft serve has a very deep matcha flavor just like the drinks, but it melts very fast. Not as big a fan of their loose leaf tea selection. It was good to try, but that's definitely not what we come here for! Service: Everyone that works here has always been very nice and communicative. Ambiance: The inside is very spacious as there is minimal seating. On busier nights there are definitely a lot of people standing around. There is a lot of seating outside where the food court is, but not directly outside of the storefront.

Come here for the soft serve & the matcha. DON'T come here for the tea. I tried a plain oolong tea and a plain black tea. Both were ridiculously bitter. Soft serve was bomb though. Plenty of parking since it's in a plaza

Still my favorite matcha boba spot in Irvine but extremely disappointed with my recent visit. The seal they put on their drinks often are not sealed all the way and can cause leaking. Usually they put a cap over the drink to prevent this but when I got to my car to shake my drink it spilled all over myself and the car. I was already on the way home so I did not feel like driving back and when I gave my second drink to my friend, her drink also was not sealed properly and spilled everywhere. This happens way too often with the seal not being covered. Please fix your machines.

Matcha and tea place located in the same plaza as 99 Ranch and Petsmart on Culver drive. I like coming here as the service is good and the drinks are delicious. Indoor decor and ambiance was super cute. Just one less star for sticky tables and customers leaving their trash behind and staff not being able to clean up.

Strawberry refresher 5/5 Matcha latte 5/5 The miffy collab was so cute and the drinks were amazing while being not too sweet! A great study place but it is a little packed, and clean bathroom! I would say the rice ball was good and an easy snack if you're on the go! Overall give it a try!

Got the brown sugar milk iced boba at 75% sweetness. So good! We tried ordering from the kiosk but they didn't have the basic drinks (or we couldn't find them) so we ordered at the counter. The order came out lightening fast! By the time we found a seat to wait for our drink it was ready ! Cute place to enjoy your drink. Regular boba prices (around $6).

It was busy for a weekday, they only had 2 associates behind the counter. They had Miffy merchandise, which was cute and also specialty drinks. I ordered a matcha latte with less ice and it was nice and refreshing. I forgot to ask for less sugar as well. Thankfully, it wasn't overly sweet. Can't wait to try their other drinks.

I've been a fan of Junbi when it was Sip Matcha back in LA at Smorgasburg, and to have them here in OC and soon to be in San Diego is a worldwind. (Also, they have a location in Hawaii, can't wait to head back there) Their matcha to me by far the best one, I mean, this is how I get my monthly matcha tin to make it at home. I live in between OC and San Diego, so any chance I get it, I stock up and get a couple of drinks before leaving. Now this location doesn't have much seating and it's first come, first serve and I see alot of people come in with their laptop to study or do work while have their drink of matcha, seating is limited but there are outside seating in the plaza. Since we got there at 11AM, there were still seating for us to sit and talk for a bit before hitting up a local KBBQ spot in the plaza. I always get their Matcha drink, no milk, normal sweet and my friend got the Guava Matcha and 10/10. Now if you wanted to do more, my friend and I head over to the katsu bar, in the same plaza, got a strawberry sando and head back to junbi for the matcha ice cream to make a summer combo and that was delicious. (pssssshhh Joe or David are reading this you should definitely add the matcha rice krispy, the rice ball and rice bowl are hella good.) The services was fast, we came here on friday exactly at 11am when they open but second customer, ordered on the kiosk and food came out decently as we were not in a rush, just wanted to get our matcha fix before eating kbbq. I got my friends and family hooked on Junbi, so much that my niece who lives in New Jersey got her going to Princeton location. I love seeing this wonderful company growing and franchising all over United States, and I hope there would be a NYC location in the future. Congrats on the Forbes list by the way!

After our Shabu dinner, across the plaza, my brother recommended coming here to try out the drinks. First thing - I'm not a big fan of matcha. I picked the sea salt caramel banana latte - hoping that the matcha would be masked. Unfortunately, I was wrong. If you're a matcha fan, this is the place for you. The rest of my family enjoyed their drinks and have been back. They have a couple of kiosks and you place your order and pay using the kiosk. Our drinks didn't take long. It'll be a pass for me, but my family have been back

I was very excited to try Junbi; despite being branded as a matcha shop, I didn't taste it in my drink. I ordered ahead of time and it was done when I came to pick it up. It took me a couple minutes to get there so it's nice the drinks were done fast. The inside of the shop was also very cute. I ordered a taro vanilla matcha latte with regular sweetness and less ice. It was very disappointing; I barely tasted any matcha and the vanilla was way too overpowering. It felt like I was drinking a vanilla drink. The taro wasn't also very good. They were very small and it hard to taste them because of the vanilla flavor. Overall, the drink wasn't that great. I would try it less sweet next time to see if the vanilla flavor is less prominent.

Steep Thoughts: Florence's Quest for (Her) Perfect Black Milk Tea Black milk tea: 1/2. I got the House Black Tea with fresh dairy, less sweet, less ice. The black tea blend is very fragrant with toasted and malty notes. This drink is less creamy than I personally prefer because it uses fresh milk rather than non-dairy creamer, but it's pleasant and not watery. Other drinks: 1/1. This shop clearly focuses on matcha as matcha drinks take up half the menu. However, they still have a good variety of milk teas, fruit teas, non-caffeinated options, and coffee drinks. They even have soft serve and rice balls if you want snacks. Ambiance: 1/1. Very pleasant with bright decor in citrus colors and several tables and chairs. Free password-protected WiFi! Great place to work. Service: 1/1. Order at two digital kiosks or at the counter. Drinks come out quickly. Total: 4/5

Was on a mission to look for matcha drinks in OC. Ordered matcha guava and Matcha strawberry. I upgraded to the ceremonial matcha on both drinks! The guava matcha was 5/5 the combination was a good blend. You get hit with the fruity sweetness of the guava. The strawberry was alright. You order from the kiosks and can make various adjustments to the drinks which is a good thing. Service was quick and good. Overall, would come back to get other flavors when in the area!

Tea café specializing in matcha. Enjoyed a hot hibiscus tea with reduced sugar and add-in lychee. Great flavor, more lychee than hibiscus, and the right sweetness. It has order kiosks like many other tea places. The kiosk software collected more information than I wanted to provide: my email, name, and signature. The shop gave me a number and called it when my order is ready. If they are giving me a number anyway, then I would prefer not to give my name.

Their matcha and vanilla swirl with red bean topping dusted with cocoa powder is cool, refreshing, and yummy. It's not too sweet, though, the vanilla is sweeter than the matcha. I think next time I'm just gonna get all matcha. The only downside is that it is hollow in the middle instead of completely filled. $6 for the cup and a nice way to cool down during a heat wave. Service was fine, and it was very nicely air-conditioned. The interior is cute and minimalistic. I can see it being nice to study there if it's not crowded. The music is also always hip.