Crema's Take
“i-Tea Castro Valley is a high-volume specialty drink spot that consistently draws crowds for its matcha and creative beverages, though you should be prepared for aggressive ice ratios that can leave you wondering where your drink went. The food menu offers solid bento boxes and light fare with decent portions, but the lack of seating makes it purely a grab-and-go operation despite the appealing options. It's a quick hit for a quality drink if you can navigate the busy parking lot and don't mind potentially premium pricing for what you're getting.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Enjoying my drink driving five minutes away and I was like what how can I finish this so quickly then I took a look at the ice level in this drink. All I can say is I feel ripped off today. Totally Iced out
Another I-Tea and this one in Castro Valley, Enough parking but so many idiot drivers that can't park here for some reason. The store is pretty wide for a wait area. This location is always busy. The staff are all just for work. No enjoyment to show their customers. This I-Tea…
Drinks are good. Food was tasty and decent portions. Would be nice to have tables though since there are so much food on the menu.
Just a couple of weeks ago, this was $10.97 after tax and stuffed the lid tabs couldnt close. Today, the price went up to $12.07 and was skimpy. I get we’re dealing with these tariffs right now, but is this chicken coming from China?? I doubt it. As bothered as i am about the…
This review is focused on the bentos. I’ve had their drinks and other food before, but it was years ago. My friend and I wanted to grab something simple and quick from i-Tea. Did not realize that they no longer had tables to dine in. We had to order to go. These bentos got our…
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