Half & Half Tea Express Colima 17575 Colima Road, City of Industry, CA 91748

"It’s honestly a trek when you have to drive almost two hours from one side of town in Pasadena…. to be on the other side of town to get boba at Half & Half Tea House, in Rowland Heights (technically City of Industry but oh well, it doesn’t matter at this point). I’ve heard many good things about this place, especially with the recommendations my friends gave me, so when I was in SoCal this time around, I KNEW I had to give this place a try for it’s buck. I was NOT disappointed at all. In fact, I was AMAZED at how they made their drinks. Not only were they cheap for their price, but everything came out to a decent price. Here’s my take:

Food/BOBA: 5/5 I got the fresh milk tea with honey, boba, and pudding. When I say this to you… the boba at Half & Half Tea House was absolutely delicious. The tapioca pearls were FRESHLY cooked, with just the right amount of chewiness. The fresh milk tself was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness as I requested to give them. I could tell that they used high-quality ingredients in their drinks, as the flavors were so fresh and vibrant. Each sip was like a little taste of heaven. Service: 5/5 Not only was the boba incredible, but the service at Half & Half Tea House was also top-notch. The staff were friendly and attentive, always ready to answer any questions or make recommendations. They made sure that my order was prepared exactly how I wanted it, and even offered to customize it further if needed. The atmosphere in the store was warm and inviting, despite the fact I went in 15 minutes before they closed LOL. Atmosphere: 4/5 will say that the atmosphere wasn’t always the best, but they did have a lot of leeway so you could take your pictures on top of the table and post it for your IG or TikTok. Overall, my experience at Half & Half Tea House was fantastic. The combination of amazing boba and exceptional service made for a truly memorable visit. The next time that I’m in SoCal, I will definitely be returning to try more of their delicious drinks in the future. If you're a fan of boba tea, this place is a must-visit!"

"My favorite boba location honestly never had boba as good as this half and half Colima does it best!!"

"It's an express so there's nowhere to sit indoors. The menu is extensive but has no prices on it until you check out. Currently they have a weekday deal for a free upgrade to the Super size from 25oz to 33 oz. I tried their almond milk black tea which is made with a syrup. Maybe it was the combination with grass jelly and honey boba toppings that made it not as appetizing. The Honey Boba was ok in texture...not the softest Id like. For more helpful SoCal food and travel tips, IG: @grace.loves.adventures"

"This chain came much recommended but i was not impressed Pros: The boba itself was very chewy and the right sweetness. Ample parking in this plaza compared to other plazas on Colima Rd. amazingly large menu with clear delineation of which drinks are caffeine free. Cons: Opens later than many other chains. I was second in line for the day, but still waited 15 minutes for my order (they called 3 people after me, and I had to ask. Apparently my order was ready except the two drinks of my order were placed separate from each other and they forgot to call.) I got osmanthus milk tea at 25% sweet but it seemed a little too sweet. Another member of my party got the strawberry yogurt smoothie but it tasted more watery than i would expect and couldn’t taste any tartness or creaminess that i would expect for a yogurt drink - it rather almost tastes like a slush. Maybe i’ll try again in future and go for 0% sweet and a different fruit smoothie. But was not impressed this time"

"The best boba tea place I’ve ever been to (and I’ve tried a lot). I got the peach green tea and they surprisingly upgraded my drink to a larger size for FREE which was huuuge. Even though there were a lot of people the wait only took a few minutes. The honey boba is absolutely delicious. Even though the prices are like every other boba tea place they seem to give you a lot more. They have so much variety and I can’t imagine anyone not finding something they like. I very highly recommend!!"