Reviews Macao Imperial Tea

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Jodie Cee
+5
Nice place for business meet ups, good ambiance. Friendly staff. I just try the cappuccino,not bad..and their cakes tastes yummy. Satisfied customer here. But only the restroom quite smelly.
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Anna Que
+5
Super like it! The drink, the place, and the ample parking! Parking is a big deal when youre in Banawe! 😁 Cant wait to try everything on the menu! 😊
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Cokel Reyes-Lim
+5
Interesting and unique selection of drinks, including their containers. Loved the taste. Loved the shop's ambiance. Really had a nice experience. Will definitely be back.
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Joanne Catherine Tan
+5
Definitely the best! My niece is always excited to come here ���
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Rakesh M
+4
I have never been in this branch but we have tried their products via grab food and most of us always order cheesecake and pearl milk tea. I have also tried their cream cheese cocoa, cream cheese oreo milk tea, and hot white mocha. They were all delicious, but for me it is a little bit pricey.
7 months ago
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FoodDiva- Philippines
+4
My HAPPY PILL!❤
Milk Teas will always be on my daily List...
My Dau is not complete without my WinterMelon Milk Tea with Double Pearl ❤
Sep 27, 2019
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Tonie Tummy
+4
May it be a milktea or coffee craving, come have a gulp of drinks from MIT:)
You gotta try Milktea Creamcheese for some sweet-salty goodness or wake up your senses with their YOU macchiato:) what are you waiting for?!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Aug 03, 2019
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Sara A
+5
We love their cheesecake and pearl milk tea... it's what we usually order! We also tried their oreo cheesecake milk tea and it's great too. Haven't tried the other flavors but i'm guessing they're good too.
May 17, 2019
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Tablehop
+5
This milk tea place has a cute red crown topper on its lids that gives it a very good brand recall. Had Grab Food deliver four variants. And everybody had good words for their orders. I personally had the Cheese Cake and Pearl Milk Tea which was a rich, creamy combination of salty cheese, sweet chewy pearls and slightly bitter brewed tea.
May 14, 2019
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Ian Jerome Gonzales
+5
we celebrated mother's day here @ racks rob.manila and we ordered and ate the new pork parilla recommended by ms.em and found it good quality and there service is wonderful.
May 12, 2019
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Kyuketsuki
+4
Love the Caramel Macchiato (Special For YOU) drink. I love that you can take home the novelty bottle it comes with.

The Mocha Sansrival is also a must try especially for Sansrival lovers, nutty and not too sweet.

Ample parking outside the store.
Mar 28, 2019
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Sharedpsychosis 🔪
+4
The bright red signage of Macao Imperial Milk Tea had me magnetized that night. It was newly opened back then, and if I'm not mistaken it was their first branch so I don't know what to expect.

I just had dinner that time so I ordered hot coffee and I was told their coffee series was yet to be launched, the crew offered Iced Caramel Machiato instead and told me it will be on a cute glass tumbler with Mickey like ears cover. "Inosente" as it seemed, I was pretty amazed of their presentation, the milk and coffee were separated and you need to shake tge tumbler to combine them.
Mar 11, 2019
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Gudetama
+5
Servers are nice and courteous. Ambiance of the place is great for light conversation. It is also spacious.

The cream cheese oreo with pearls will always be a favorite.
Mar 10, 2019
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Mag Cruz
+4
✔ BEST milk tea café.
✔ Provides a variation for coffee and milk tea lovers (even soda!).
✔ They also offer warm/hot drinks.

❤ Best pick/s: Cream Cheese Oreo Milk Tea 😍
Mar 09, 2019
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Grace Cieleen
+4
My favorite drink from this milktea shop is their cheesecake milktea - sinful yet super satisfying, enough to to get you through your weekly milktea fix. The place usually gets crowded and due to the grabfood orders, the lines gets really long in the afternoon. It's worth it!
Feb 16, 2019
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Joyce Marquez
+5
Im so glad that Macao is near in our office. Like, c'mon. I live by tea and coffee! My favorte drink here, is Cream Cheese Milk tea with add on of Cheesecake dream. Talk about heaven! ❤️ Since im an experimental cat, I did try the oolong tea. Ohhhh! Im not against the taste but my god this taste like ilang ilang! Hahaha. At first im so so not into it but magically I finished the drink and even ask for more. Its good for my tummy tho since the morning after that I poop with more ease haha lol there are mosquito nga lang haha
Feb 12, 2019
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Foodventurer
+4
This is a cozy milk tea place in Banawe, although have a big parking space. We ordered Cranberry tea, Lemon Yakult, Cream Cheese Oreo Milk tea and Cream Cheese Milk tea. We liked our drinks.
Feb 10, 2019
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Karen Joaquin
+5
yung inorder kana din pla ng mga ka officemates mo wala e napasubo kna pero worth it naman masarap...pwedeng umulit :)they ordered  creamcheese pearl milktea uumm yum love et...hehhe
Jan 15, 2019
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Anika Molina
+4
I happened to pass by here and was wondering what the fuss was all about. I got the oreo cream cheese one and it was pretty good. If you love cream cheese you would definitely love this drink since it gives a generous amount of cream cheese. Overall it was pretty good.
Jan 08, 2019
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Ginger Moraga
+4
Great place, hard to miss. I liked your cream cheese matcha latte, however, the cream cheese overpowers the taste of matcha. I hope you find a way to balance their taste.
Dec 29, 2018
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Joyce Margelino
+5
We order cream cheese osmanthus oolong milk tea, cream cheese cocoa and original milk tea. all drinks was 50%sugar so we can taste the legit taste of tea and we didn't dissapointed. It was so good👍👍 two thumbs up
Great Job and keep it up👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗
Nov 06, 2018
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Lzl.zamora
+4
Love the cream cheese and pearl milk tea. I was looking for this milk tea shop since im trying to complete the top 10 best milk tea in manila and so happy to bump into this. Liked that the tea taste was not overpowered by the cream cheese or milk unlike some shops. Will definitely go back will try their other drinks. 😍
Oct 24, 2018
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Eat. Pray. Love
+4
For the love of milk tea, we've also give a try to Macao Imperial at Banawe. Ambience of the tea shop is quite average than the others and Prices are affordable.

We've try their regular Pearl Milk Tea and cheesecake and pearl Milk tea and it is really a recommended drink. Plus their packaging is 100% classy. 😊😊😊
Sep 27, 2018
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Andy So
+3.5
I used Food Panda twice before actually going to the branch for the first time, and now I finally see why my orders on Food Panda always take so long.

It’s not that the place is understaffed, but rather the fact that the staff is extremely slow and unorganized. There were about 7 staff when I went to the actual store, but I would honestly say most are inadequate. The people in charge of making the drinks are slow. The people in charge of the food were slow as well.

The cashier was another situation in itself; a man was standing in front of the machine counting money and standing confused while the actual girl who was taking the orders stood at the side and had to reach over him to type the order. I understand that the male staff in front of the machine was trying to figure out something (as he was holding receipts) but it was such an inconvenience to everyone there. I think this could’ve been settled when the store closes; the staff should have a meeting to discuss these matters rather than discussing it in the middle of making orders.

Additionally, they have a lack of coins. I was supposed to get 160, but the store had no coins so I only got 150.

Honestly, the drinks and food are good. I enjoy the Mango Yakult, and the Kurobota Sausage is great. However, I would NOT suggest this branch for someone in a hurry or very impatient.

I really hope that this branch of Macao Imperial can improve their service. They have enough people; they just need to train more.
Sep 19, 2018
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Tsinoy Foodies
+5
Adequate parking space in Banawe which is rare!  I love their Cheesecake and Pearl Milk Tea.  Lots of other choices too.  Not much of a fan of their cakes...
Sep 15, 2018
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Nicole De Gracia
+4
Nothing special for me so I do not really understand the hype. It’s normal milk tea. The staff are friendly but the line is always long. The place if big enough for group of friends.
Sep 14, 2018
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Epicurean Foodies PH
+4
The Banawe branch is kinda small compared to the other branches of Macao Imperial Tea. There’s always a long queue every time but you can’t do anything about it if you crave the Cream Cheese on top of your drink! Love the Cream Cheese Oreo Milk Tea and Iced Triple Chocolate drink.
Sep 09, 2018
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Michelle Nhat Ly
+4
We tried their best seller which is cream cheese milk tea, and I have to say it is good! My sugar level is 75% and I liked it that way so it won't be overly sweet. I also liked how their cup had a hole so you can sip the cream cheese and not having to use the straw.
Sep 03, 2018
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Jhaz D
+4
Macao Imperial offers a good selection of drinks, not just teas.

I love their Over the Rainbow soda but I also love their milk tea though I hope it gives the customer an option to customize the sugar level and the intensity of the tea content. I also love their cakes as well as the sausages (though pricey).

The staffs are friendly and the place is comfy.

The place is quite small, and is usually packed at nightz
Aug 25, 2018
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Mikayla Riza Alba
+5
Fast service, polite employees, and SUPER SARAP NA MILKTEA! First time ko dito nung sabado and I ordered the Cream Cheese Oreo Milk Tea ANG SARAAAP!! Definitely my fave and would come back for more. Love the ambiance of the place too
Aug 06, 2018
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Micah Sales
+4
I’ve visited this place about 5 times now, the people are nice, the place is cozy but a little crowded, and the chestnut cream is what I really seem to always come back for. The last beverage that I ordered (kitten milk tea) is so delicious! I love red beans, so I absolutely loved it.
Aug 03, 2018
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Diana
+4
First time to try Macao Imperial and it did not disappoint! Been hearing rumors about how good their milkteas are and indeed, it is.

High quality and refreshing. We ordered the Cream Cheese Oreo Milktea and Cheesecake Pearl Milktea.

Anything with cheese tastes good if you get it from Macao Imperial. Oreo was the best for me tho!
Aug 01, 2018
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Rochkirstin Sioco
+5
As one of the fastest-growing cafe chains that’s proudly born in Macau, Macao Imperial Tea takes a deeply-rooted approach that highlights a mix of the rich Macanese culture and a personalized experience. Genuine, memorable, and special—this is what Macao Imperial Tea brings in each and every cup that’s especially made for their customers’ satisfaction. This cafe brought massive hype to social media with its cute tumblers and unique drinks. When we visited for the first time, I thought it’s very much worthy of the praise.

The vibe was charming and the location seemed apt as a hangout place for friends to spend hours enjoying drinks and pastries over a nice chat. Macao Imperial Tea in Banawe is open from 7am to 12mn, so you can be sure you won’t miss out.

Their menu is filled with interesting options such as chestnut cream, milk tea, coffee and quirky drinks like Kitten Milk Tea, Ginger Milk Tea, Walnut Black Sesame Fresh Milk, and Taro Sweet Potato Fresh Milk. I was truly spoiled for choice and then just asked the staff for best recommendations. We ended up trying their best-sellers, Chestnut Cream Cocoa (PhP 130) and Cream Cheese Oreo Milk Tea (PhP 120), and liked them both. A lot. I’m telling you, it’s a must-try!

Topped with a creamy cheese foam made with whipped cream, milk and cream cheese, the drinks were both salty and sweet at the same time. Taste was simply exquisite, and thickness was decadent. Sipping straight from the cup without stirring and without a straw is recommended. 🙂 The drinks were also chocolatey, with the right amount of cream cheese bursting with complex flavor in every gulp. We also shared a piece of their almond chocolate cookie and loved it, too!
Jul 29, 2018
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Michiko Mendoza | ~ I Want You To Enjoy Your Food
+5
Cream Cheese Cocoa for the win ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I suggest you add 2 refills of cream creese because it’s super GOOD and super addicting! You can also add cheese cake on the side. I’ve tasted their milk tea it was good also. I have been here 3 times already and will definitely come back again and again.
Jul 23, 2018
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Forever Hungry
+4
Ever since Macao Imperial opened, people have been raving about how good their milktea is. I tried their cheesecake milk tea with less sugar/ sweetness level. The milktea itself is good. The cheesecake is a overpowering the taste of the milktea. It’s just all around the drink. The texture is thick and it’s salty and creamy. Next time, i’ll just go with plain milk tea.
Jul 21, 2018
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Aya Marie
+4
Not a fan of milk tea but this one's not bad. I loved what I ordered, although it's not a 'tea'.. I had the hazlenut chololate sort of frappe which was divine!!! My husband had the Mango Yakult, I like it too, something different! Loved the combination of flavours! I tried the cream cheese tea, it didn't really appeal to me. 

Ambiance wise, it was okay, packed when we went, they've got good parking space too which is a plus. Would I come back? yeah why not :)
Jul 19, 2018
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Andrea Clave
+5
🌸 Good place to hangout/study.
🌸 Wide parking space.
🌸 Great selection of beverages especially Milktea.
🌸 Quantity of servings are quite small, but the tastes itself makes the drink worthy.
🌸 Clean/sanitized restrooms and working areas.
🌸 Has a smoking area.
🌸 Some baristas are not so approachable.
🌸 Price ranges from 80-150 pesos.
Jul 16, 2018
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Jazmin
+5
This is my sanctuary, the best tea house so far. The ambiance of the place, drinks tastes so great, the staffs are very pleasant.. all is well!
Jul 15, 2018
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F 💙💚 D Is Life By MeissyG
+4
Honestly, I am a milktea lover 100% real. I decided to drop in banawe to look for car accessories but because of the "temptation" I decided to drop by here at Macao Imperial Tea Banawe Branch. I'm not sure what to order so I decided to ask for the best seller instead, they offer me the Cheesecake and pearl milktea a bit pricey for the size but for the taste it has a unique flavor 👌 I was suprised for their eye catchy cups too 😊
Jul 06, 2018
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Jaeyu
+4
Place has nice interiors. Inside and outside seats are available. Toilet is nice and clean.

This is my first time to try Macao Imperial MT. I ordered cheesecake and pearl milktea. It's actually quite good. It is okay for my taste. So i am looking forward to try their other flavors.
Jun 18, 2018
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Pauline Monjes
+5
It was funny how I found this place during our prelim exams.. Like I just noticed the ambience in the pictures shown and then we went there to review. And I JUST MADE THE BEST DECISION EVER TO GO TO THIS PLACE AND MY FIRST DRINK TO ORDER WAS CREAM CHEESE OREO MILKTEA 😭💖 FOREVER INLOVE WITH THIS MILKTEA HOUSE
Jun 09, 2018
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Luigi Lim
+4
Been on a milk tea spree lately! My sister wanted to pass after getting some files from school.

The parking was a nightmare in and of itself. Points were docked the most for that. The selling points of these milk teas? Cheesecake + a decent serving for a hundred pesos.

Don't know if it's better than Coco but I like the saltiness that (presumably) comes from the cheesecake that cuts through the mild bitterness of the milk tea and blends well with its sweetness. The lava cake looked interesting but the wallet could not handle much more than the 100 (😢😢😢). Would come back to try though!

TL;DR good milk tea, horrible parking!!! Find another branch and get that lava cake
Jun 08, 2018
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Fried And Prejudice
+5
This is their most colorful drink ever— Over the Rainbow Soda 🌈 which combines milky strawberry and yogurt flavors in a very instagrammable ombré layer of color. ❤️ The good thing about this place is that their drinks are personalized to fit every palate— from creamy drinks, coffees, milk teas, to even wacky colorful sodas. Their bottles are also made of durable stuff so you can take those home and reuse them. ✌🏻 Plus, the place is cozy and bright— perfect for idle chats, reminiscing or even joking around, like what my friends and I did after months of not seeing each other. ☺️
May 21, 2018
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Daniel Salazar
+4
Everything here is amazing, the food, the milk tea, the ambiance. I recommend the Cheesecake and Pearl Milktea, and the Oreo Cheesecake Milktea. :)
Apr 19, 2018
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Nolein Dela Cruz
+4
What I loved the most about this place was the eye-catching designs of their cups! Aren't they so cute?

I ordered their Cheesecake and Pearl Milk Tea which I could say has a very unique flavor among all milk teas that I've tried. The place can get crowded at night during the weekends, so come here early if you want to secure a spot.
Mar 04, 2018
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Karen Del Prado
+3.5
I am a milktea lover so I decided to chill after my work here. Good thing this cafe didn't dusappoint me.

Located at Banawe, this branch is bigger and cooler than the other branch. Well, that's what I think.

When I went here, Im the only customer. Which is good because I could take some pictures and focus on my devotion.

I ordered Cheesecake Oreo Milk tea which I highly recommend. Super yummy, the taste is very new to me. Ang sarap ng pagkakahalo though medyo maliit ang large nila. Mabibitin kayo. Price is reasonable. I also ordered Cinammon bun, medyo disappointed ako kasi medyo matigas sya. Parang hindi nawarm.

What I really like here is ang cute na lalagyanan nila ng drinks. They also offer other drinks and sweet foods. I hope matry ko next time.
Feb 25, 2018
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Angela C
+5
Eversince this tea place opened in Manila, I have been itching to try it out but never had the chance to do so because it’s in the far end of Quezon City. Back when it just started, I was still living in Cebu and every time I am in the city, I alreafd have aligned my itinerary so my planned visit was further delayed. Thankfully? The opportunity presented itself with Team K was invited to events in the same area. So instead of going to the first stop immediately, Johnbunag , Midz Sya nd I decided to make this our meeting point.

I actually know this place really well as I studied pretty much my whole life in STC which is located in D. Tuazon. Back then, I hanged out a lot in Banawe area with friends, so I was glad that more and more awesome places are popping up in the vicinity.

Macao Imperial is easily accessible along Banawe and not hard to locate. They have ample parking spaces so it’s really convenient for their guests.

When we visited the place, we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. By the time I got there, EJ has finished his photos. 😸 (You can check out his review for that.)

I ordered the “Over the Rainbow Soda” at PHP 165. It’s kinda pricey, but at least I get to take home the cute reusable tumbler. I absolutely loved this beverage. It was as tasty as it was attractive. The colors were very nice and I don’t know how to explain it but the look of it already gives you an idea how it tastes like. And what you expect is the flavor your get. For me it had something like a sort of gummy candy taste with a tinge of Yakult and a bit if citrus. The sweetness was just right, and I loved that they served this really cold as it was supposed to be. My drink pretty much lasted me throughout the day, even until evening when I had to pickup my dad in the airport already.

I absolutely loved my visit here and I look forward to coming back really soon! 😻❤️

Feb 13, 2018
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Johnbunag
+4
Our 1st stop in Team Kaladkarin’s Banawe Crawl last weekend was the Macao Imperial Tea Philippines. The tea house was huge and has a nice interior.

I got a Salted Caramel Tea for Php195.00. It comes with the cute animal glass. Don’t know if it’s a dog or bear. LOL! 😂 But seriously, it’s cute. And the drink tastes refreshingly good.

I had a Chocolate Doughnut for Php55.00 and Chocolate Chip Cookie for Php65.00 to pair with our drinks.

Overall, I find the place worth coming back. And they have a new branch in Fisher Mall which is nearer to my place.

#ilovetoeatph 😃❤️
Feb 12, 2018
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Inggol Moreno
+5
Love their drinks most specially the (oreo) cream cheese milktea. A nice place for small talks and catching up with your friends.

Easy to locate and with parking space
Feb 04, 2018
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Mary June Conti
+5
I had the Chestnut Cream Cocoa and choco sansrival cake. Since I'm a fan of milk tea places like this, more than the mainstream coffee shops, I'm so pleased with their offerings and ambiance. Will go back for more.
Feb 04, 2018
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Melissa Gonzales
+5
You should try the cream cheese milk teas! They are so delicious!! The crew are nice and the ambiance is comforting, it’s great!! My fave for the cream cheese milk teas is the oreo one!
Jan 22, 2018
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Mervin Choa
+4.5
There is no end to the awesomeness that is tea (I live for it 😁) and when Macao Imperial opened last year I was like “fudge yeah, more tea!”

Macao Imperial Tea hails from one of China's administrative region, namely Macau. And although there's already more than 200 branches across the world, last year was the first time I've heard of it, I guess you learn something new everyday.

Market wise, it's smaller than tea giants Chattime and GongCha, but it makes it up by offering a tea selection that's a bit more different than the usual. The menu selection is also more limited but there's a lot of unique offerings available: like Kitten Milk Tea, Tea topped with Chestnut Cream in lieu of Rock Salt and Cheese, and even Craft Sodas.

The cafe design is really urban, using dark colors with woods and bricks, it has an alleyway vibe.

So I actually tried out several teas already (Chestnut Cream Cocoa, Over the Raindow Soda, Cherry Blossom Soda, Cranberry Tea, Brewed Lemon Iced Red Tea, and their four Christmas drinks).

Their sodas and teas were really refreshing, the sodas were a bit sweet but not really overpowering that you'll need water, and despite the Cranberry tea being from a tea bag only, it's one of my favorites.

The Chestnut Cream drinks were also a nice change from the usual rock salt and cheese, you definitely taste a mild nutty flavor as you sip the cup, again the taste doesn't overpower the tea itself.

Their christmas drinks are all blended beverages, which consist of Strawberry, Mango, Matcha, and Bubblegum (or cotton candy?) flavors. My favorite among the four would probably be the bubblegum or Blue Frost as its called, because surprisingly the sweetness was just right, the Strawberry flavored one was even more sweeter tbh.

I've yet to try their special drinks because they're all served hot (I'm not big on hot drinks) but the Walnut Black Sesame sounds delicious. I've also haven't tried the desserts yet, but I have tried some of the pica picas 😁

Pricing is okay, mostly at par with other tea shops but the drinks are served in one size only. One thing that appeals to me is that their cups for their cold drinks are actually reusable (this is aside from the bottles that the sodas are served with), because they're hard plastic, the cups don't crumple easily so use you can reuse it for several times. (Not the most hygenic, I know 😅).

I have kept some already 🙄

Adding more photos soon!
Jan 19, 2018
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Jomarie Ang (Eat Drink Splurge)
+4
Third Review: July 2018 - 3/5

After having a rather disappointing lunch, Josh and I decided to have a dessert / drink to cheer us up. What better way to do this than to visit Macao Imperial Tea, one of the chill spots in Banawe to get delicious milk tea! ✨

There weren't that much customers that day, so I happily browsed their menu and got myself a drink. However, there were plenty of items which were unavailable that day... 😕

Josh wanted their Osmanthus Oolong Tea (served hot) since he wasn't feeling well, but it was unavailable. He got Kumquat Lemon Tea (Php 120) instead, but the supposed sinkers included in his drink was unavailable. He still went with his order, but found the drink too sweet. 😬

On the other hand, I got their Cheesecake and Pearl Milk Tea (Php 100). It was actually good! The milk tea was creamy with just the right earthy notes, and it wasn't too sweet. The pearls were chewy and thoroughly cooked, and I especially appreciated the small blobs of cream cheese that will occasionally come through your straw. It was delightful! 💖✨

What I didn't like, was how the server / cashier spoke to me about her request for a "smaller" bill. For our 200+ peso bill, I handed her a 500-peso bill, and she said, "Ay wala ka pong smaller bill?" I meaaaan. It's not like my bill is less than 100 pesos. And the way she said it was quite unprofessional, to say the least. Hopefully, it was just a bad day. Still deducting 1⭐ for that though.

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Second Review: January 2018 - 4/5

It hasn't even been a week after my first visit that I decided to go back to Macao Imperial Tea, this time with my college friends, to try out more of their offerings. The place looks even nicer at night, and still holds the same chill millennial hang-out place vibe. 😊

I was supposed to try their matcha drink, but since I just had a matcha opera cake as one of my desserts in the event I attended that day, I opted to get something else.

✅ CREAM CHEESE COCOA (Php 120) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The slight saltiness of the cream cheese complemented well with the sweet cocoa drink. The cream cheese froth was not too fine, and bits of cheese can still be felt upon each sip. It's nothing too untolerable though, and it actually added a layer of texture to the drink. 😁 The cocoa drink was just okay, but me and my friends thought its taste resembled that of Sustagen's (hello, childhood memories!). Haha. I still liked the drink though. 😄 It's a nice drink to sip slowly. 👌

Overall, I had another great experience here in Macao Imperial Tea - drink, service, and ambiance-wise. There are so many options to choose from, and will definitely come back again to try new drinks. 🤗💜

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First Review: January 2018 - 4/5

After lunch, my mom and I wanted to go to Z Square Mall to buy some bread for breakfast the next day, but since I am super bad at directions, we're not sure which way to go. Good thing there's my trusty Google maps app! 😂

We walked all the way to Z Square, but before we arrived, we walked past Macao Imperial Tea, and it was an opportunity too good to miss -- and so we went in to have a quick drink. 😊

I have read much about Macao Imperial Tea, and was quite curious about it for some time. Seems like they have been aggresively expanding in the past months, with their newest branch opening up just 2 days ago (Jan 12, 2018) in Lucky Chinatown Mall.

As we entered, I noticed how instagrammable the place was, and would surely be a hit for millennials. 😁 My mom asked me to buy her any drink I think she'd like. After much thinking, I finally decided on these two:

✅ FOR ME: STRAWBERY MILK TEA (Php 195) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is one of the two drinks which they offer in a reusable glass bear tumbler. The FOR ME drink (which I got) is Strawberry Milk Tea, while the FOR YOU drink is Caramel Macchiato. If you want to get the tumblers, you can't choose other drinks. Taste-wise, the Strawberry Milk Tea is okay, but is too sweet for my liking. Hope there is an option to adjust the sweetness level of each drink. I loved the strawberry preserves in the drink though!!! Was supposed to give it 3⭐, but I added 1⭐ because if the cute and good quality tumbler. 😁 I read somewhere that you may bring the tumbler on your next visit so you can avail 10% off your drink! 😍 Not sure to which drinks this is applicable, though.

✅ FOR MAMA: ORIGINAL MILK TEA (Php 90) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I was supposed to get her the Red Bean and Pudding Milk Tea, but they were out of stock with the pudding. Instead, I got her this and asked them to add-on the Red Beans (+ Php 15). My mom loved it! 😍 She said the milk tea is not too sweet, and the red beans were cooked properly. Though, she would've liked it even more if the serving size was a bit bigger. Maybe they can include size options in the future? 😊

Service was good, but since there were quite a handful of customers, the drinks were served after quite some time. Not to fret though, as foodies will surely enjoy going around the cafe, snapping photos of the various instagrammable walls. 😉

I'm sure this won't be the last time I visit this milk tea place! 😍

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Jan 14, 2018
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Jowell | FoodFlings.PH | Flingeros Philippines
+5
(F)ood:
Their elaborate menu features different drinks such as teas that can be topped by cream cheese or chestnut cream and other add ons, coffee and an interesting soda comes in plastic containers that you can bring home to re-use and different yummy cakes and pastries. But what is most interesting are their ‘For You’ and ‘For Me’ drinks which come in cute bear ear bottles that you can share with your SO. You can choose from a Caramel Macchiato drink and a Strawberry Milk tea drink. I love their drinks and this is enough reason to come back.

(A)mbience:
As we entered Macao Imperial Tea, we were greeted by a humungous hug-inviting, cute and cuddly teddy bear sitting alone maybe waiting for a companion to share his Macao Imperial drink with. (yes, even bears drink to! )
The place has lots of comfy seats for you to have a nice little chat and cozy up with your special someone, or be a loner and do your thesis or office work as they have enough power sockets and wi-fi for you to do your thing, or just simply chill out with your friends and hangout.

(B)utler Service:
The servers were friendly and are attentive to our needs.
Nov 27, 2017
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Morell Begonia
+4
Upon entering, you would notice that they have a nice and modern interior design. We ordered and loved their lava cake. It was moist and the choco lava flowed to perfection. Their version of Yakult green tea, for me, is one of the most refreshing drinks I've had and it is priced at P75 so it's really a must try. I find their drinks(not all) overpriced compared to other milk tea joints and they only have one size for all drinks, just regular. However, other foods on their menu are quite pricey and the choices are limited. Ex. Their 4pcs of lobsterball costs around 100+. I would come back for their lava cake and yakult green tea.
Nov 14, 2017
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Xa Dee
+4.5
Instagram worthy tumblers, teas and coffee. The place was a bit crowded especially at night and small area for parking so better visit the place at noon time. Will definitely come back to collect more tumblers. I collected 3 already 🤗
Oct 23, 2017
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Mark Philip Wu
+3.5
Had their cream cheese milk tea and their fried cheese balls. Their cream cheese milk tea was okay, it tastes about what you'd expect and it's at a pretty solid price point. It's something I wouldn't mind having again. Their food their are all basically various hotpot balls or sausages, and I'd say the value for money is quite low given how cheap those are and what they're charging. 110 for 4 pieces of the cheese balls, which is mozzarella cheese​ inside of a fishball, is pretty steep I would say.

It's an okay place to get a drink, but it could use some better food to be more of a place to really spend time in. The space is also a bit cramped
Sep 15, 2017
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Jrcl615
+3.5
Being a fan of milk tea, when I heard of this place I'm all set and raring to go.

This is really easy to find in Banawe, use Waze and it'll direct you right to it. There's enough parking if it's not rush hour.

I love the new selections since I kind of grew tired in being in the usual milktea places. I ordered the Cherry Blossom soda, for 145php, it comes in a recyclable bottle that you can take home. It has really pretty colors but it's just strawberry soda with actual cherry blossom bits. The cherry blossom itself is salty like kiamoy, and i find it weird to be mix with a fruity drink, otherwise the drink is okay. The Creamcheese Osmanthus Oolong tea is good though. They really know how to make creamcheese in this place!

Will come back to try their pastries and drinks!
Sep 11, 2017
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Kayla Bulario
+5
Their cream cheese series is the bomb! ❤️ I recommend Cream Cheese Uji Matcha for first timers. 😋 They have huge parking space and beside them is shabu-shabu ichiban and Mitasu. The Staff of MIT is very friendly. 🤗 Go try Macao Imperial Tea with your friends and family! 💝
Sep 03, 2017
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Alberto Tenedero Jr.
+3.5
Conveniently located along Banawe St. in Quezon City, Macao Imperial Tea serves up several variants of tea based drinks plus some snacks and desserts as well.

Ambiance- 4/5
Simple interiors with several seats available, you can hang out with your friends here. Airconditioning works well too

Drink- 3/5
Being my first time here, I ordered one of their basic milk teas which is the Cheesecake and Pearl Milk Tea (P100). Upon trying the drink, you will immediately be able to taste saltiness of the cheese which is good BUT I dont know if its just my preference but I like to have a stronger taste of the cheese (even though you can taste the saltiness, its too light for me)

Value-4/5
Priced relatively the same with other milk tea joints, Macao can give other old milk tea places a run for their money

Will update my review once I get to try their other drinks =)

Aug 28, 2017
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Ken Lingling
+4
Yes kids, the hype is real! If you haven't tried their drinks here then you are probably missing a lot. Well, not that much... :)

So I got side tracked here after some order of business to try them out. There were very few people during lunchtime. There was a secluded area at the right side facing the counter. And yeah, that big-ass teddy bear... You gotta love the place for being very comfy and IG-worthy.

Just came out of lunch so it's going to be drinks for now. I ordered their special drinks, For You and For Me, and their Over The Rainbow Soda. For You is their Caramel Macchiato (195.00 php) and For Me is Strawberry Milk (195.00 php). Both are in reusable glass bottles with rubber grips at the bottom and a plastic cover. I tried their Caramel Macchiato and it was good.  

Over The Rainbow Soda is a combination of their soda drinks, Blue Curacao, Cherry Blossom, Green Apple, and Midsummer Soda. If you want to get a good shot of it before consuming, ask the barista to have it layered carefully so that the colors would be prominent. They are using a hard recyclable plastic for their sodas and it has a plastic stopper inside for the ice, which was a very good innovation IMO. The soda itself was good but that's about it.

Probably one of the petpeeves that I have is that the special containers are only limited to their drinks. If you want to get a different drink, they'll have it in their generic container. I wish they have the hard plastic or glass container option for all drinks that they have. 

Have to try yet some of their baked goods and other drinks. But to sum it up, they're definitely good for pictures but just average for drinks. Definitely good for IG and hanging out.
Aug 28, 2017
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FOOD IS LIFE PH
+4
Just when everyone was thinking of the milktea hype lying low Macao Imperial Tea breathe a fresh new air to it. With its cute eye catching plastic container it was an instant hit in social media. On my visit it was just a week since it open so there was still long queue and difficulty in parking. Luckily even though it was a long queue the service was very fast.

On my 2 visit I go to try their Green Apple Soda and Kitten Milk Tea. 1st the Green Apple Soda. It was a refreshing minty drink and doesn't felt to be too soda carbonated. Not too sweet and really good. Love the fresh mint leaves included. For the kitten milk tea, I love the cute paper cup that comes with it. Taste wise nothing special but it was good. This is a drink that is perfect with the rainy weather.
Aug 27, 2017
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Macaloui Eats
+4
Macao Imperial Tea boasts unique and creative drinks in containers which you can take home. The design of the place was modern. Accommodating staff, good ordering system. Limited seats available inside. They could have utilized the space better.

Ordered cream cheese oreo milk tea and it was delicious! Ingredients used were a good combination.
My friend ordered drinks that come with the cute glass bottles.

Would definitely like to try their other products!

Aug 26, 2017
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Harvard
+4.5
Despite the fact that -ber months are almost here once again, it seems as if the climate hasn't changed since summer. One can't help but get dehydrated in this sweltering heat. The upside to this weather though is having to drink something cold, sweet, and to quench your thirst. I guess drinking milk teas is one way to beat the heat?

Together with other foodie bloggers, I was invited to visit Macao Imperial Milk Tea in Banawe, Quezon City, to review their products, two days ahead of their launch. Thanks to the Fredley Group of Companies, who have brought us Shabu-Shabu Ichiban, Mitasu Charcoal Yakiniku, Sandaya-Yakiniku Fisher Mall, Ersao Wind Tagaytay, and now Macao Imperial Milktea, we got to have a first-hand experience.

This cafe was born in Macao and is one of the fastest growing cafe chains in Asia and in America. They already have about 200 branches in different countries, including Macau, Vietnam, China, United States, Canada, and the Philippines. As for the folks behind the brand, their aim is to bring a memorable and special experience with each and every cup. I got that while I was sipping a series of their different beverages. 

This spot is still currently getting a buzz from customers after months of being open. This contributed primarily to their wide selection of creative concoctions on gorgeous looking bottles. You can even bring it home. On top of these, they also serve best selling cakes and pastries from popular Purple Oven. These are supplied newly baked, an absolute delight to my sweet tooth. 

How can one not be enticed with their milk teas and other special drinks when they're coined like the following - Kitten Milk Tea, Osmanthus Oolong Tea, Ejiao Red Dates Fresh Milk, and For You and For Me? They're uniquely named and packaged, that is why a lot of people whose curiosities were piqued, visit this place. 

Out of all the drinks that I got to try from them, it was their iced coffee also known as For Me, that won my heart at first sip. The bold bitter flavor of the coffee was on point, complementing the light sweetness of the vanilla syrup. I also loved the Cream Cheese series which can be served hot or cold. Another must try would be their Soda series, especially the Green Apple Soda flavor. 

As for their price points, they are at par with other brands. The most affordable one is priced Php 90, while the most is at Php 195. 

If you are from Quezon City, this should be a go to place for you. If you are far from Banawe, they are popping up in other stores soon. Looking forward to hearing about your own personal experience here real soon!
Aug 24, 2017
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Eatmorefunph
+5
First time to try this one super Winner!!! I order Strawberry Milk super like it so much, super yummy and i like the tumbler to very cute 😁

The place super super nice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Serving is super good ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Strawberry milk super yummy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Aug 17, 2017
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Kim
+4
Over the rainbow soda is good. The price of the drink with the container is okay since you can reuse the container for everyday use.

The matcha cake is creamy and a bit heavy so it is best if you share this with family or friends.

Good tambay place and even for a date lols if you want to

#musttry
Aug 12, 2017
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Yshkael Co
+4
The craze was all over FB so I couldn't resist to come here! There are lots of drinks to choose from and I went for their Oreo Milk tea with Cream Cheese and of course their famous rainbow drink which was super Instagram friendly, don't you think?

Taste wise -  I found my Oreo milk tea to be quite good. I really like the combination of cream cheese on top of milk tea. The rainbow drink on the other hand was not my cup of tea.... It tasted like soda water mixed with something citrus-y. I wasn't a big fan of this drink at all

I do love their dessert! This tasted really good! I love the marshmallow frosting paired with the rich chocolatey goodness of the cake and surprise surprise you get to have huge chunks of chocolate in every bite! Super Yummy!!!! :)
Aug 12, 2017
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Unisse Chua
+5
I've been wanting to try Macao Imperial Tea for the longest time since I saw photos from reviews! Some of their drinks come in special tumblers which to my surprise is made of glass and not plastic! I had the Caramel Macchiato in the cute white bear For You tumbler. The coffee was actually pretty good! Just make sure to shake it well before drinking so the caramel is well blended!

The place is quite spacious and as an added bonus, it has ample parking space! Could be a great place to hang with friends to catch up or maybe spend some time studying or working!
Aug 12, 2017
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Haydee Kua
+4.5
Got to try their Cream Cheese Uji Matcha, Grass Jelly Milk Tea, Blue Coracao Soda and Over the Rainbow soda! Out of all the flavors that i've tried, my most favorite is still the Grass Jelly Milk Tea ☺️❤️
Aug 09, 2017
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Karen Isabella
+4
We really enjoyed their Cream Cheese Drinks and the Sansrival Chocolate Cake. We will definitely come back here! It's all worth it. However, I hope that they have a free wifi connection and accessible sockets for the customers to stay for a little bit more. Overall, I am so satisfied.
Aug 08, 2017
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Mark Agpasa
+4
New milk tea place in Banawe, Q.C. Ganda ng place nila and very unique ang kanilang store. Masarap ang milk tea nila pero pinaka favorite ko ang mango Yakult nila :) Medyo konti pa lang ang food na sineserve pero I think baka dumami yun kapag dumami na din ang makaalam ng place na ito. Ok naman ang space, malaki ang parking space nila and I think may isa pang resti na tinatayo sa tabi niya so after kumain milk tea para pampababa ng kinain. Saya dito :)
Aug 08, 2017
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Luke Menor
+5
Among the different selection of milk tea shops in the metro, only Macao Imperial Tea got the perfect mix of sweetness and hints of refreshing teas. Cream Cheese Cocoa is my MIT favorite. The chocolate taste is prominent and perfectly satisfying.
Aug 05, 2017
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