i-Tea Castro Valley
If you're in Castro Valley and craving a refreshing and delicious tea experience, i-Tea Castro Valley should be at the top of your list. Located at 20666 Redwood Rd, this cozy spot offers an inviting vibe perfect for anyone looking to unwind with a tasty drink. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place makes for an excellent stop with its wide selection of bubble teas and a welcoming atmosphere for both people and their furry friends—yes, dogs are allowed!
The menu at i-Tea Castro Valley is a treat for both new and seasoned tea lovers. Their Mango Sago is a fan favorite, offering a burst of tropical flavor with a smooth, creamy texture that's perfect for warm days. If you're into rich and aromatic teas, the Roasted Oolong Milk Tea might just be your new go-to. It's perfectly balanced, not too heavy, and hits all the right notes. Another must-try is the Matcha Milk Tea, which delivers that earthy, smooth matcha flavor you crave, combined with the perfect amount of sweetness.
If you’re looking for something a little different, the Honey Brown tea is a great option, with a sweet and lightly caramelized flavor that’s both comforting and satisfying. For those who enjoy unique textures, you can’t go wrong with their Agar Boba, which offers a fun twist on the classic chewy tapioca pearls.
One of the best things about i-Tea Castro Valley is its family-friendly environment. It's a great spot for kids, and whether you're popping in for a quick treat or hanging out for a while, the moderate noise level ensures a laid-back experience without too much hustle and bustle. Whether you're with your family, a group of friends, or just enjoying some quiet alone time, you'll feel right at home.
So, next time you find yourself near 20666 Redwood Rd, make sure to stop by i-Tea Castro Valley for a delicious bubble tea experience!
Reviews
I love iTea! Everything on their menu is really good. My usual orders are mango sago and the strawberry fruit tea. Any of their food items are really good as well, I always get their takoyaki or popcorn chicken. I finally tried their tonkatsu ramen yesterday and the broth was flavorful and they were generous with the meat portion. I do miss being able to sit down at this location. As far as I know, this is the only location that is to go only. If you want to have a sit down boba date go to San Leandro.
For such a hot day, I took my daughter here to grab a drink. We ordered winter melon milk tea (with grass jelly, 30% sugar) and the signature boba milk tea (50% sugar). It wasn't busy when we arrived so our drinks were ready in about 5 minutes. When I drove by this place, I was quite skeptical about the area. This plaza seems dated and unsafe. However, as soon as I walked in, the store was clean and modern. Besides drinks, they do serve food but there's no seating.
This is one of my friend's favorite boba places and if I'm going to be in NorCal, I need to get it while I can. This i-Tea location in Castro Valley is very much an "order and leave" kind of spot because there's no tables. So no lounging around and sitting here for hours! ROASTED OOLONG MILK TEA - 5.75 I got this with 30% sugar and light ice. My friend recommended this to me because it's one of her favorites. I love that each one comes with tapioca already and I don't have to pay extra for the topping. I loved the roasted tea flavor which enhanced the drink. It has a good milk and tea ratio. My only issue is that the 30% sugar is sweeter than other boba shops' 30% sugar (in my opinion). If I ever come back, I'm only getting 0% sugar here. Otherwise, solid milk tea option!
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 attention and we ordered two. I had the Braised Pork Belly bento and I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the bento box. It was huge and enough for two. The pork belly was tender and flavorful. The fried tofu was on point. This was $15. It was great value and the taste was satisfying. My friend got the $15 Taiwanese pork spare rib bento and it looked equally as good. I had a piece of the pork spare rib. Pretty good, but I still prefer the pork belly. The server said that they currently do not have the permit for dining in. I really don't want to order and bring ramen elsewhere since I don't live nearby so I hope they get it soon. It's been a while since the pandemic so maybe this take out option is just more profitable. Now that I know their bentos are delicious and affordable, I will certainly visit often.
Great service, great drinks, and great prices! We came here after a long day at the Oakland zoo and were dying of thirst. The staff were extremely friendly answering any questions I had. I asked them what was their recommendations, most popular, etc. From the extensive listing that they had, I purchased the passion fruit tea with lychee! I enjoyed the drink thoroughly, it wasn't too sweet nor too watery. It was just right. It comes with two free toppings, and they also confirmed with me if the toppings it came with were okay for me! I was able to switch out one of the toppings for more jelly. As for the dining situation, there's no tables beside a bench, so you would have to, to-go it. Which was fine with us. Overall, great experience and 10/10 boba!