During a recent trip to Los Angeles for a conference, I found myself at Manhattan Beach with a specific craving for boba tea. After a bit of searching, I was delighted to stumble upon Preso Tea, which presented itself as the perfect spot to satisfy my thirst. The shop offers a convenient self-ordering system, which I found to be an efficient way to explore their extensive menu without feeling rushed.The ambiance of Preso Tea was immediately welcoming, with an evident devotion to creating a pleasant customer experience. I opted for the Thai milk tea, a personal favorite, and it did not disappoint. The drink struck an impressive balance of sweet and creamy, with the tapioca pearls cooked to just the right consistency. Though the names of the staff escape me, their warmth and amiable service added to the charm of my visit. Their friendliness left as much of an impression as the quality of the tea itself, rounding out a memorable boba run in Manhattan Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Bae
Found this place thru google maps. Wow. Flavor is amazing. Fresh brewed espresso topped with cream. Tasted better than anything. It’s pretty empty, but clean and new in the store. It’s basically just a grab and go place. Parking also can be a pain with only metered parking available. BUT. worth it to get a tasty drink here.
Nan Busse
Excellent product, kind and efficient service. Can’t go wrong no matter what you order!!!
So good! The drinks are delicious! My fav is the oolong milk tea. The waffles are also so yummy and the açaí bowls are so so good! The shop is so cute and well decorated! Def a 10/10 would recommend! The store in Torrance is also amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie S.
Slow as molasses. Took 10 minutes to make a bowl and I was only person in there bowl was small but tasted good
Kelley N.
If you're craving boba at the beach, make sure to swing by Presotea.I usually go for the White Peach Oolong Tea - it's an incredibly refreshing choice. However, the boba itself can be a bit of a gamble, occasionally leaning towards either too soft or just perfectly chewy. Keep in mind that the boba prices here are on the higher side, which is somewhat expected given the beachfront location. Sometimes the service is a little long. I ordered 4 drinks and were the only people in the store, with 4 employees behind the counter and the drink took 15 minutes to make. A little odd, but I wasn't in a rush. Parking can be a challenge due to the beach setting, so be prepared for limited availability. Nonetheless, if you're in the area and in need of a boba fix, it's worth the visit.
Scuba Scoti “Scubi Doo”
I stopped in for a quick mango tea and was surprised that I was the only one there. This seems like it should be busy all the time. It's a great concept and the sealed drink makes it easy to transport.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Wong
Their White Peach Oolong Tea is refreshing on a hot summer day! Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily T.
Clean interior and friendly staff. We ordered at their screen kiosk. Got their milk tea hot at 50% sugar and it was delicious! Flavorful and the perfect mid afternoon pick me up. Drinks were made quickly which was perfect to continue our stroll in this beautiful beach area. They have restrooms onsite for customers as well.
First time at Presotea in Manhattan Beach and it won't be our last. We ate at the Izakaya and were craving something sweet and looked at Yelp for some suggestions. So glad we stumbled upon Presotea. We ordered Taiwanese milk teas and their mango passion fruit slush. We loved our drinks. Very refreshing and the sweetness was just right. They also have açaí which I would like to try next time. They are located right by MB pier, they have clean restroom and everyone was nice and friendly. We will definitely be back if we are in the area as we love good boba places.
Bomy K.
I'm glad they finally opened a boba shop in the area! It's located right by the beach and you get a nice view of the ocean. The boba is soft and squishy and the drinks are refreshing. Definitely satisfied my boba cravings. My friend tried their food and really liked the strawberry waffle with the whipped cream. Joshua helped us out with our order and gave us recommendations.The rest of the staff was also friendly!!
Meagan Trabert
Love the açaí bowl!
Steph H.
Was incredibly let down and frustrated by this place. Stopped in the other day and while the kiosks for ordering don't bother me as much, them using almost all powders for their drinks definitely does. "Fresh" plastered numerous places in the store, I should have known. Just a vague phrase to try to trick people. This company has over 400 stores per their website (which obviously is built for profit, not quality). I ordered Thai iced tea and I saw the guy make my drink, by scooping some powder into a steel mixing cup- add water and whisk. Are you guys for real? You don't even make the base for Thai tea fresh? Also the woman in front of me got an ube bubble tea and it was the same formula- powder, water, mix. There's nothing fresh about this place. And the prices were insanely high. And to add insult to injury, my drink literally tasted nothing like authentic Thai iced tea. Even my husband and I were perplexed as to what the flavor even was. Super hard pass. Don't waste your money here.
Patricia Young
I love this boba store!! Finally it’s at the beach. I used to get Presotea at Westminster every time I got pho down there because it’s my favorite boba shop. Finally it’s here at Manhattan beach close to where I live. I usually get the jasmjne Milk tea 30% sugar with boba, but I decided to try there new matcha and it was fantastic. There boba is always chewy and has the perfect balance of sweetness. Store is really clean, one block from the beach, the kiosk ordering is super easy, and the staff are really nice! ?
During a recent trip to Los Angeles for a conference, I found myself at Manhattan Beach with a specific craving for boba tea. After a bit of searching, I was delighted to stumble upon Preso Tea, which presented itself as the perfect spot to satisfy my thirst. The shop offers a convenient self-ordering system, which I found to be an efficient way to explore their extensive menu without feeling rushed.The ambiance of Preso Tea was immediately welcoming, with an evident devotion to creating a pleasant customer experience. I opted for the Thai milk tea, a personal favorite, and it did not disappoint. The drink struck an impressive balance of sweet and creamy, with the tapioca pearls cooked to just the right consistency. Though the names of the staff escape me, their warmth and amiable service added to the charm of my visit. Their friendliness left as much of an impression as the quality of the tea itself, rounding out a memorable boba run in Manhattan Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this place thru google maps. Wow. Flavor is amazing. Fresh brewed espresso topped with cream. Tasted better than anything. It’s pretty empty, but clean and new in the store. It’s basically just a grab and go place. Parking also can be a pain with only metered parking available. BUT. worth it to get a tasty drink here.
Excellent product, kind and efficient service. Can’t go wrong no matter what you order!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Cloud, Pudding, Mango, White Peach Milk, Sea Cream, Matcha Cloud, Lychee Jelly
Great boba and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Smoothie
So good! The drinks are delicious! My fav is the oolong milk tea. The waffles are also so yummy and the açaí bowls are so so good! The shop is so cute and well decorated! Def a 10/10 would recommend! The store in Torrance is also amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Slow as molasses. Took 10 minutes to make a bowl and I was only person in there bowl was small but tasted good
If you're craving boba at the beach, make sure to swing by Presotea.I usually go for the White Peach Oolong Tea - it's an incredibly refreshing choice. However, the boba itself can be a bit of a gamble, occasionally leaning towards either too soft or just perfectly chewy. Keep in mind that the boba prices here are on the higher side, which is somewhat expected given the beachfront location. Sometimes the service is a little long. I ordered 4 drinks and were the only people in the store, with 4 employees behind the counter and the drink took 15 minutes to make. A little odd, but I wasn't in a rush. Parking can be a challenge due to the beach setting, so be prepared for limited availability. Nonetheless, if you're in the area and in need of a boba fix, it's worth the visit.
I stopped in for a quick mango tea and was surprised that I was the only one there. This seems like it should be busy all the time. It's a great concept and the sealed drink makes it easy to transport.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their White Peach Oolong Tea is refreshing on a hot summer day! Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clean interior and friendly staff. We ordered at their screen kiosk. Got their milk tea hot at 50% sugar and it was delicious! Flavorful and the perfect mid afternoon pick me up. Drinks were made quickly which was perfect to continue our stroll in this beautiful beach area. They have restrooms onsite for customers as well.
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First time at Presotea in Manhattan Beach and it won't be our last. We ate at the Izakaya and were craving something sweet and looked at Yelp for some suggestions. So glad we stumbled upon Presotea. We ordered Taiwanese milk teas and their mango passion fruit slush. We loved our drinks. Very refreshing and the sweetness was just right. They also have açaí which I would like to try next time. They are located right by MB pier, they have clean restroom and everyone was nice and friendly. We will definitely be back if we are in the area as we love good boba places.
I'm glad they finally opened a boba shop in the area! It's located right by the beach and you get a nice view of the ocean. The boba is soft and squishy and the drinks are refreshing. Definitely satisfied my boba cravings. My friend tried their food and really liked the strawberry waffle with the whipped cream. Joshua helped us out with our order and gave us recommendations.The rest of the staff was also friendly!!
Love the açaí bowl!
Was incredibly let down and frustrated by this place. Stopped in the other day and while the kiosks for ordering don't bother me as much, them using almost all powders for their drinks definitely does. "Fresh" plastered numerous places in the store, I should have known. Just a vague phrase to try to trick people. This company has over 400 stores per their website (which obviously is built for profit, not quality). I ordered Thai iced tea and I saw the guy make my drink, by scooping some powder into a steel mixing cup- add water and whisk. Are you guys for real? You don't even make the base for Thai tea fresh? Also the woman in front of me got an ube bubble tea and it was the same formula- powder, water, mix. There's nothing fresh about this place. And the prices were insanely high. And to add insult to injury, my drink literally tasted nothing like authentic Thai iced tea. Even my husband and I were perplexed as to what the flavor even was. Super hard pass. Don't waste your money here.
I love this boba store!! Finally it’s at the beach. I used to get Presotea at Westminster every time I got pho down there because it’s my favorite boba shop. Finally it’s here at Manhattan beach close to where I live. I usually get the jasmjne Milk tea 30% sugar with boba, but I decided to try there new matcha and it was fantastic. There boba is always chewy and has the perfect balance of sweetness. Store is really clean, one block from the beach, the kiosk ordering is super easy, and the staff are really nice! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5