Oasis Tea House

Went for a boba run, the place turned into a coffee shop now.
I’ve been to Oasis many times since it was the closest boba place from where I live but with the new change, I’m a bit disappointed that I’ll have to walk further for boba now. Not that I hate coffee, I’m just more of a boba person.
It appears that it’s still run by the same people since all the old stuff like signs and Jenga were still here. The place is now called Regent Coffee. I think they recently opened this week actually…
Since I wanted boba, I opted for tea instead. Again, the place is fairly new so they don’t really have everything together yet and it took a while for my tea but I was ok with that. I tried something new and ordered a honey grapefruit green tea since they didn’t have honey lemon yet. The taste was interesting, different from the sweet honey lemons I’ve had… then again, it’s grapefruit, not lemon. It was a slight bitter taste but I liked it, it wasn’t sweet. I’d definitely recommend this to anybody that doesn’t like their tea sweet.
*edit: I just realized that the honey wasn’t completely mixed in the drink so that was probably why it tasted a bit more bitter than usual honey drinks…
While I was waiting for my order, I noticed that there was less space for guests inside the shop now. Even the outdoor area had less space so it’s not a good place for small groups anymore unless you had 3 – 4 people in your group. With it being a coffee shop now, I guess their strong suit is more towards coffee than tea. I’ll have to come back next time and try their coffee.

Oasis is a nice little tea shop that is very easy to miss because it’s pretty hidden and out of nowhere. Regardless, the vibe here is really cozy and it’s a good place to hang out with friends. The lady that took my order was nice, even though she seemed to not be that fluent in English. Their décor is also super cute. I ordered the peppermint milk tea, which turned out better than expected. Definitely going to go back and give their other drinks a try.

What can I say about Oasis?
Pros:
–This Teahouse is adorable! There is a mini koi pond outside, and the seating area outside is gorgeous.
–Management was e, tremely helpful in setting up a small heating lamp for us, when we had to sit outside due to limited seating
–Drinks are extremely cute! They come in glass jars that are then placed in buckets of ice, so your drinks don’t get watered down.
Cons:
–The drinks were average. They were also warm, because there wasn’t actual ice inside the drink. And the drinks came in glass bottles, so it took a while to cool.
–Cash only! Definitely made things a bit difficult.
–It was hard to find! Friends had to drive around 3 times before managing to see it.
–Parking was nonexistent. We ended up parking in a neighborhood street and walked across the gas station. Would not recommend at night though, because it seems a bit dangerous.
–The inside is INCREDIBLY small. It can only seat like, 10 people at most.
Overall, I probably wouldn’t go again. There are better places in San Gabriel area.

Man o man was this place hard to find. I had to drive around a couple times in order to find it. It is nestled adjacent to the shell gas station. Look for the sign on the sidewalk to help you out!
Parking: You can park in the spaces at the gas station only if it is a to go order. Otherwise, you can find street parking in the neighborhood or park in the lot behind the furniture store. Even though the street signs in the neighborhood say 2 hours only, the owner said you can park there all day.
Boba: Their milk tea is served in a glass bottle that sits inside a large bucket filled with ice. This way your milk tea does not diluted when the ice melts! The only downside was that the boba took 13 minutes to be ready. The owner served us our milk tea first and the boba came separately much later. But I gotta say, the boba was super fresh and perfectly chewy.
Service: The owner was super nice and accommodating. My friend and I had been sitting outside in the patio but we got tired of smelling the smog and carbon monoxide from the cars driving by. When we moved inside, the owner moved things around on the countertop next to our table so we had more room to put our belongings. What a nice fellow!

It’s a pretty hidden place, right next to shell gas station. I only came here once and nothing really impressed me enough to come back. It’s nice that they don’t water down the drinks with ice. Instead, they put the drinks inside a bucket of ice. The down side to this is that, the har that the drink comes in, is very small. I can literally finish the whole thing in 5 mins. Not really worth it.

I was pretty surprised that I’ve never heard of this tea place until recently despite the fact that it has been opened for almost a year. I’ve probably driven by Oasis Tea House plenty of times without realizing it, and it wasn’t until my friends and I actively looked for this tea house did we find it.
This tea house is located right by the 10 freeway on San Gabriel Blvd, right before you hit the Shell gas station (if you’re driving towards the 10 freeway from Rosemead Blvd). It’s really easy to miss as it is a small tea place — the only thing that helps direct attention towards them (besides their tea house sign) is a small plaque in front of their store. I definitely think they need more advertising if they want this place to be well-​known; however, it does seem like a good spot to sit and study. There are a few «scenic» looking benches outside of the teahouse beneath the shrubbery and plants where you can enjoy the weather (if it’s warm) and chat with friends or study. The teahouse itself is quite small with only two or three small tables and a couch area.
I don’t believe there is a parking lot, so street parking seems like your best bet. But it’s a busy street, so I would recommend finding residential parking and walking over to Oasis. The teahouse is also located underneath a Naturalization center, so the location of Oasis Tea House is a bit misplaced, in my opinion.
They offer the normal milk tea drinks, but also have slushes, shakes, flavored soda, Lassi, Mocktails, and their house special drinks. All drinks can have boba, rainbow jelly, grass jelly or red bean added to it for an additional 50 cents per item. After looking at the drink pictures online, I was intrigued by their ice bucket milk teas. Instead of adding ice to the drinks, they put all the flavored milk teas in bottled jars and stick that jar in a tub of ice. I don’t like having ice dilute my drinks, so I’m a big fan of this idea!
Almond milk tea with grass jelly: Sadly the boba was all sold out by the time we came, so I opted with grass jelly. The drinks took awhile to make — allowing us to believe that they are made fresh and not from powder. My almond milk tea was really smooth and on the sweeter side. I think the tea itself could have a little more almond flavor, but I didn’t think there was anything wrong with the drink. The grass jelly all floated to the top of the jar, but I liked the taste of it. Overall, a solid drink and something I would try again if I returned.
Jasmine milk tea: My friend thought this drink was pretty good — she usually likes her drinks to be less sweet, and she mentioned that even though there wasn’t any ice to dilute her drink, it wasn’t too sweet for her. I thought it tasted pretty good, but not as sweet as the almond milk tea. I’ve had better jasmine milk teas from other places, but this one wasn’t too bad.
Pink Paradise: Since this was mentioned a few times in other people’s reviews, my friend decided to try this Mocktail. Pink Paradise consists of mint, lime, and guava juice served in a mason jar. At $ 4, I would say this was probably a bit too expensive considering the fact that this drink is makeable in your own kitchen. The drink was quite pretty and had an interesting taste — more on the sweet side and you can taste guava and lime, but it definitely appeals to people who have fruitier drink cravings. I like tea so I wouldn’t order this.
Notes:
–Because the drinks come out in the tub of ice that hasn’t yet melted, the drink itself isn’t too cold when you first drink it. My friend said that it would probably be better to have some water added to the ice to allow the drink to be colder upon the first sip.
–They have a really cool gigantic Jenga set that we spent most of our time playing here. We were a little loud (sorry to the people studying), but it was definitely a fun way to pass the time!
–Cash only.
–Check-​in on Unilocal for 10% off your entire bill!
–Don’t forget to get a stamp card!
–Free Wi-​Fi
–They only sell drinks.
tl;dr — Overall a decent tea house. Since I wasn’t able to try their boba, I can’t really judge them based on boba. Their milk teas were good — I liked that the tea was very smooth and thin. The person who helped us make our drinks was also super nice and friendly. I’d return to try their boba.

There weren’t many people on a late Sunday night. They have wifi!!! They also have lots of seating inside and out. Its right next to the shell gas station and can be easy to miss so just park near the gas station and you’ll be fine. There is only street parking, no designated lot. Drinks are average priced but checking in on Unilocal or Facebook gives you a discount, yay! Make sure to check in before you pay. I ordered the red bean milk tea because it’s made with real red bean and there aren’t any artificial flavorings. I also tried the pink paradise which was really really yummy also. It’s a guava lime non alcoholic mojito. It’s cute and nice and refreshing and not too sweet. Customer service was super friendly. Red bean milk tea was good. Overall I like this place! They do not serve food and they do not plan on serving food, only drinks. Cute new boba place, I love it.

Little tea oasis hidden on San Gabriel Blvd next to the Shell Gas Station.
Parking on the streets.
They have both outdoor and indoor seating. Their menu is typical of what you would expect from other boba shops in the area. I really enjoyed the Hot Grapefruit Ginger Tea. It’s soothing and sweet, great for those who are feeling sick. Ginger Tea is also great for digestion or if you’re having stomach cramps!
Of course I had to order the milk tea in their ice bucket. Ordered the Almond Milk Tea with boba. I really love the idea of the milk tea presented in a ice bucket. That way, you can sip the milk tea slowly without having the milk tea diluted with melted ice. The boba was pretty hard to chew, but has the perfect sweetness to it. I prefer my boba softer, so it wasn’t really for me.
oh! And of course you know the drill– CASH ONLY.

A tea house with more character than the rest.
Located right before Shell by the 10West, is a nice little spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Unlike it’s boba house counterparts, outdoor seating at Oasis is a lot more enjoyable. Decorated with nature like elements, it was definitely a nice touch to the ambience of a lazy Sunday with my friends and I. Their specialty to set them apart from the plethora of tea houses in the 626 is they follow the Asia trend of placing drinks in an ice bath rather than the use of ice cubes. How much of a difference that makes is beyond me. But the décor really floats my boat. The drinks are a little pricey for its size IMO, but overall, I am looking forward to come here again due to the lack of cozy tea houses in the area.

You won’t find ice watering down your drinks here!
To call this place a hidden gem is an understatement. This teahouse is on a busy roadway by a weird intersection, tucked between a furniture store and a gas station, and the storefront is hidden behind bushes.
I had an Almond Milk Tea, and it was pretty good. It came in a glass jar that’s sitting neatly inside a bucket of ice so that the drink doesn’t get diluted. Great concept! (To-​go drinks are served the same boring way as any other teahouses.)
Cash only! Indoor and outdoor patio seating available. Street parking available if you don’t mind blocking cars making right turns, or worse the possibility of losing a rear bumper.

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Like many reviewers before me had mentioned… this place is a hidden gem. I’ve passed by this place many times before and decided to give it a try… I’m glad that I did.
The decorations are very simple and very cozy and it does a good job of pulling you away from the crazy hustle and bustle of SGV.
I ordered an iced coffee and my boyfriend order one of their more popular drinks, the pink paradise. My coffee came out in a bucket of ice… there wasn’t any ice inside the drink… no dilution… wohoo :))).
Unfortunately, they don’t serve food/​snacks since theu don’t have a kitchen. But we will definitely come back!

I recommend the special drink: Pink paradise. This place is very special because amidst the busy streets of San Gabriel, there is this small shop that has gained a lot of recognition. They grow fresh mint that they serve with their drinks!
Though it’s small and very low maintenance, the vibe is just so comforting and easy to dive into. Please visit! :)

The cutest, coziest, and chilliest tea house I’ve ever been to! I am a big fan of supporting mom and pop shops! I’m giving this place 4 stars because of its service, drink quality, and overall ambiance.
I came here for the first time 2 years ago when they first opened and I’m pleased to see how much it has improved! They’ve added a small patio, plenty of drink options, and lots of greenery. :)
I’ve only tried their lychee mojito which I thought was bomb. I highly recommend this drink if you’re looking for something refreshing and flavorful. They serve their drinks in cute buckets of ice *_​* The wait time was a little long but it’s understandable since there was only one worker (probably the owner) when I went. He was very friendly and greeted me as soon as I entered the door!
This place is cash only, but definitely utilize their Unilocal check-​in for 10% off!

Cute little hideout that only centers their shop with drinks like milk tea, mojitos, milkshakes, mocktails, and etc. Really wish they served little appetizers on though!
I ordered a rose milk tea and my sister ordered a oreo milkshake. Honestly, I was just here for the presentation but really surprised me when the drinks taste just as good as how it looks! Very impressed! I’d definitely come again.
CASH ONLY. (thank goodness I actually had cash… I usually never do)
Check in on Unilocal for 10% off :)

It seems like this place tried too hard to make itself a hidden oasis, so much so that it’s hard to even see it. It’s buried behind bunch of plants. I guess it was trying to block off the nasty view around this area. It’s sandwiched between Shell gas station and some furniture shop. There aren’t any other eateries within walking distance from here so it’s not exactly a place that gets lot of food traffic. Unless you are actively looking for this place you won’t find it, even though they have a small sign out by the curbside. The place is pretty small inside but has a decent patio area which looks somewhat like an oasis (I guess).
I’m still a bit mixed about the drinks. I tried three so far and I’m not completely sold yet. I did like the milk tea with boba but the two mocktails I tried were way too sweet. I forgot to ask if they can adjust the sweetness.
The milk tea with boba had a nice balance of milk and tea. I usually prefer more tea with just enough milk to let me know it’s a milk tea and they got that part right. The boba wasn’t the best I had but it was definitely better than average. It also wasn’t that sweet which is how I like my drinks.
For mocktails I tried Green Lantern and Pink Paradise. Green Lantern has pineapple juice, OJ, mint syrup, and club soda. This would’ve been a great drink if it used real mint leaves instead of mint syrup. The syrup is what gives it its bright green color but it looked and tasted too artificial. Pink Paradise has fresh mint, lime, and guava juice. The flavor was good but was just too sweet. If sweetness can be adjusted this would be a pretty decent drink.
Most of the drinks are served in a glass jar inside a bucket if you dine in, which looks kind of cool.
I do see some potential and may bump up the review after I try few more drinks. Perhaps I still haven’t tried the right drink.
Free wifi. Cash only.
Right now there’s 10% discount with Unilocal or Facebook check in.
Boba can be added to any drink for $ 0.50.

I grew up in the 626 area and have been to pretty much every café/​restaurant that sells boba milk tea within a 50-​mile radius. As a weekly boba conniseur, my words are hefty when I rank Oasis Tea House as the best Asian milk tea vendor in the area.
Here’s why:
Oasis serves drinks with love and style. Order a cold milk tea for dine-​in and expect to receive your perfect concoction in a glass jar, iced in a tin bucket. How can anyone not be charmed by a tea house that values taste and customer experience so much that it finds ways to keep drinks cool without diluting their flavor?
Seating is generous and the atmosphere is cozy and hip. Drink varieties are plentiful – ranging from specialty teas and milk teas to milkshakes and lassis – and are customizable with toppings and per your preference for sweetness. Tapioca pearls are always fresh and chewy, and prices and portions are comparable to other top-​tier boba places.
I discovered this place on a date and, living nearby, could not believe what I had been missing out on for 3+ years. I’ve long ditched the date, but I’m glad that I fell for something else that night – something that still continues to make me happy week after week. Give this hole in the wall a try, and you might just fall in love, too.
P. S. Don’t forget to check in on Unilocal!to check out with a 10% discount!

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I don’t know exactly what happened here, but Oasis Tea House has stepped up their game since my 1^st visit from two years ago (that was when it just opened for few months).
Parking situation is still horrible (street parking only), but I’ve noticed that there were few more bamboo trees, dimmed interior blue LED light at nighttime, and a small bookshelf with Chinese manga (e.g. Digimon). This place is pretty small (three tables inside and about four~five small tables outside), but the chances are you’ll still be able to find an empty table because this tea station is not always packed (Difficult-​to-​spot physical location = low foot traffic = less crowds = Tea House not always busy)
Menu — Five house special drinks (Roselle Yogurt, Orange Rosella Tea, Papaya Milk, Organic Milk with Grass Jelly, and Matcha Soy Milk), mocktails (no alcohol), lassis, mojitos, milk teas, flavored sodas, slushies, and milkshakes.
Other special notes: 10% Unilocal check-​in deal and don’t forget to ask for a stamp card (buy 10 get 1 free). Free Wi-​Fi available (need to ask for Wi-​Fi password).
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Papaya milk ($ 4.00, $ 0.50 for boba) — Whoa, mason jar came in an ice bucket and there weren’t any ice in the mason jar (no ice = drink would not be diluted by ice and ice bucket still keeps the drink icy cold). Papaya milk was pretty good and boba were soft and chewy!
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If I am looking for a pretty decent house special drink, I would personally choose Oasis Tea House over AU79 Teahouse /​Oh My Pan Bakery & Tea.
P. S. — Service was pretty friendly too!

After seeing all the instagram posts of the bucket milk tea, I decided to give Oasis a try for their creative and cute concept!
I came on a Sunday afternoon and sat outside. Their outside seating is really cute! They have a lot of board games you can play with too, so it’s a great hang out spot. My table was the only table that was occupied, but there were a few customers coming in and out.
Their menu is pretty basic and I ordered a caramel milk tea, which was decent. I thought the bottle was pretty small though. Since the ice is not in the milk tea, you have to wait for it to get cold. It’s definitely worth the try though!
By the way, it might be hard to spot but it’s right next to the Shell gas station!

Tucked in between the shell gas station and some random stores across from a church i believe… Oasis rises with its unique idea among the bajillion boba places in the area.
Rose Milk Tea $ 3.50: Comes in a cute little jar surrounded by a bucket of ice with little rose buds floating at the top. This easily became one of my instagram worthy place to come to. I always complain about how the ice eventually kills the drink, and this was the perfect solution. The milk tea itself was true to its flavors and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Also, there’s a giant jenga to play with! dangerous but looks fun :)
Service was also great as the employee was the only one working there but still managed to make all our drinks in a reasonable time.

If you head down San Gabriel Blvd and you passed the Shell gas station, you’ve gone too far! It’s literally sandwiched in between the furniture store and the gas station. If it weren’t for Unilocal,I would’ve missed it.
My friend and I came to Oasis because we’re literally the biggest suckers for cute presentation of food and drinks. Oasis serves their milk teas in milk bottles in a bucket full of ice. Yeah, you read that right. BUCKET MILK TEAS! And also because I love supporting new mom and pop businesses! :}
We came on a Saturday night around 7PM after nearly falling to our deaths climbing Echo Mountain in Altadena (but that’s a whole ‘nother story!) and it was DEAD. Like dead dead. No one there. They have cute little benches outside so my friend and I chose to sit outside because it was a nice night out. The owner helped set up a little propane heater to warm us up. So nice of him! :)
Our friends arrive shortly after. I had saw signs posted that if we check-​in on Unilocal,we get 10% off our order SO NATURALLY, I did so. But the check-​in offer on the app says $ 1.99 boba milk teas… I asked him about that and he said we would get 10% off the other milk tea selections and if we wanted boba milk tea, it would be $ 1.99. Cool. I wanted a rose, but alas, they were all out, so I got an almond milk tea, while my friends got taro milk tea, a boba milk tea, and a mango soda. According to my friend, the boba was not so fresh, like it had been sitting out for a while. but the milk tea itself was pretty okay, as was mine. The mango soda got sweeter towards to the end to the point where my friend couldn’t finish it.
When we got our check, we noticed that we all got charged $ 3.50 for the milk tea and given the 10% discount after that, even though he said the regular boba milk tea was going to be $ 1.99. We didn’t want to fight it so we just paid our bill and left.
Tl;dr — decent drinks, no food choices, discrepancies when it comes to Unilocal check-​in promotions.