Half and Half Tea Express

1421 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA

★★★★4.3(169 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Half and Half Tea Express in Arcadia strikes that perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, where friendly staff move with impressive speed and the creative drink menu goes beyond typical boba offerings—think unexpected flavor combinations like their mango drink that tastes more like Chinese bayberry, or a strawberry milk base so perfectly executed it's become a local favorite. The playful crane machines scattered throughout the shop add a charming, family-friendly atmosphere that transforms a quick tea run into a little moment of joy, and regulars keep coming back because the teas here genuinely taste like tea, with a depth of flavor that makes it stand out in a neighborhood saturated with newer boba spots.

What to expect

Traditional drinksMatcha & teaSignature drinksFamily friendlyQuick grabSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

龔振勝
★★★★★7 months ago

Wonderful staff! They were really nice! Or drinks came out fast! Ooh, I didn't get to take a picture of the inside, but they have little crane machines. You have to purchase tokens, but if you're looking to win a prize while you're waiting on drinks, you can! You just went have a lot of time.

Fel's
★★★★★a year ago

Here one of the best bobba according to my self, specially who loves strawberry, you must order ice milk with strawberry, pudding and bobba, why? Because the milk strawberry taste like strawberry milk shake!! The place name is "Half and Half Tea Express". Last 3 weeks ago, they got promotion free upgrade for all the drinks, but now ended already! Hoping they could do this promotion again, because the price for me quite pricey for bobba drink! The funny is.... on their menu, they didnot put the price, so we only know when we finish order and got to pay. Like today i order the big size for : ice milk with strawberry, pudding and bobba plus the second drink is boss coffee, total I pay is $ 16.76 for 2 drinks as my picture!

Jie Gong
★★★★a year ago

I ordered their employee top choice mango Jamaica with aloe and lychee jelly. The color and taste is not like mango (50% sugar) but more like Chinese bayberry 杨梅。 it’s otherwise refreshing and tasty, but this shop can get busy and I waited 20 mins for my drink.

Ronald Adrian Legaspi
★★★★★4 years ago

After a full day of activities, we were looking for something sweet. The initial plan was to head over to a local Baskin-Robbins, but we were delighted to find this Half and Half Tea Express next door. I haven’t been to one in quite some time, and their menu is quite intimidating; however, I always like to go with either what’s on their Top 10. This location had an Employee’s Choice, and I went with the Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Taro Pudding. I’d like to thank the employee that recommended this drink by placing it on this special menu. Great service + great taste = great tea. - Ron (Instagram: thegreatlegaspi)

regis kwong
★★★★★5 years ago

My favorite boba tea place. There are many new boba tea shops in SGV, Half and Half beats them all hands down. The teas prepared here are especially delicious and full of tea flavors. Although other boba tea shops offer similar flavor and varieties, this shop makes the teas with great quality teas and the right brewing techniques. The bobas are extra chewy and soft. To top it off, Half and Half uses crushed ice to make the tea extra cool and drinkable. I love their grass jolly and the yellow pudding to go in the tea. Slurping the puddings makes the boba tea drinking experience extra special. This place is popular. There is always a long line here. In order to avoid the long line and save time, you can call in to place your order. By the time you get to the shop, your tea is ready for you to pick up.

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