HaiCha
12 Harkness Ave, Pasadena, CA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Pasadena tea shop is a masterclass in hospitality, where owner Tommy greets you with genuine warmth and expert recommendations that transform indecision into discovery. Beyond the stellar traditional milk teas and creative seasonal drinks like the Mango Grapefruit, it's the unhurried, family-friendly atmosphere that keeps people coming back—the kind of place where you might find the owner holding the door open on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The jasmine tea and house-signature Hai Cha milk tea are standouts, crafted with the same care that makes every visit feel like a conversation with someone who actually cares about your experience.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
100/10 recommend! What a friendly experience coming in and being immediately greeted! I got the Mango Grapefruit tea and wow was it fresh and flavorful. He has so many great recommendations and can tailor to your preference and taste. I also bought a bag of the black sesame…
Loved the taro smoothie—the tall, elegant style felt so fancy and fun. My kid loved it too, and it tasted amazing. The jasmine tea was especially good—so authentic and comforting. The owner was really friendly, and I enjoyed greeting everyone there. I also loved the music—soft…
This is a super cozy tea shop with the friendliest owner. I was unsure what I wanted and he gave me a few recommendations. I got the Hai Cha milk tea and the Hai Cha fish balls. Everything is made to order with the freshest ingredients and it is quality you can taste. The Hai…
Tommy is genuinely one of the nicest people I’ve met at a tea shop. It was a slow Sunday afternoon, and as we parked out front, he actually came over and held the door open for us. He took our orders on the screen, walked us through the drink options, and was just overall…
We tried HaiCha for the first time yesterday and boy, the tea was spot-on amazing with first-class service from Tommy, the owner). My wife ordered the Okinawa milk tea w/ boba (25% sweet), Hokkaido milk tea (50%), Hot Coffee w/ boba, and Haicha Fish balls (i.e. Fuzhou fish ball…
Crema Reviews
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