Jin the Tea Shop – Chinese
Stepping into this serene sanctuary, the air is thick with the toasted, floral perfume of premium oolongs and the gentle clinking of ice against glass. Artisanal brews like the honeyed Oriental Beauty and earthy High Mountain tea are prepared with precision, while playful creations like creamy taro and citrus-infused roasted grapefruit offer a vibrant, modern twist on traditional tea culture. Whether sipping a velvety milk tea studded with chewy boba or a crisp, fruit-forward infusion, every cup serves as a refreshing escape into the nuanced world of fine tea.
18 West Green Street, Pasadena CA 91105 https://jinteashop.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Jin the Tea Shop
Dairy-Free at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Grapefruit, Original Egg Puffle and Boba Egg Puffle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Grapefruit, Original Egg Puffle and Boba Egg Puffle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 39 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Grapefruit, Original Egg Puffle and Boba Egg Puffle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pink Dragon, Roasted Oolong Pure and Roasted Oolong Jug. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Egg Puffle, Oriental Beauty and Pink Dragon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pink Dragon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Grapefruit, Roasted Passion Fruit and Lemon Winter Melon Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Jin the Tea Shop
Jin the Tea Shop in Pasadena has 28 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Grapefruit, Original Egg Puffle and Boba Egg Puffle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Jin the Tea Shop
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Melon Boba Milk | 15.5 g | 27 g |
| Winter Melon Juice | 53.9 g | 24.1 g |
| Roasted Oolong Pure | 1.2 g | 21.8 g |
| Cheese Egg Puffle | 8.5 g | 19.8 g |
| Caramel Pudding Boba Milk | 50.2 g | 12.9 g |
| Brown Sugar Boba Milk | 56.5 g | 8.1 g |
| Cookies & Cream Milk Tea | 49.2 g | 7.8 g |
| Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade | 69.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Roasted Passion Fruit | 54.3 g | 6.6 g |
| Milk Tea | 31.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Ginger Milk Tea | 16.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Day & Night Milk Tea | 80.3 g | 3.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the succulent salads and beautiful presentation, frequently praising the professional service and helpful menu recommendations provided by the attentive staff. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment as a key part of the dining experience, noting that the welcoming atmosphere and high-quality dishes leave visitors feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Top Choice
- Milk Tea - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Oriental Beauty - $3.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Roasted Oolong - $3.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- High Mountain - $3.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amber Oolong - $3.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Taro Milk Tea - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Boba Beauty Milk Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cookies & Cream Milk Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Roasted Grapefruit - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Roasted Passion Fruit - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Amber Lemon - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Organic Hot Drinks
- Cocoa - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Milk Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Citron Honey Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Organic Pure Tea
- High Mountain Oolong - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Oriental Beauty Oolong - $6.45 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Oolong Pure - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Amber Oolong Pure - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Organic Egg Puffle
- Original Egg Puffle - $3.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cheese Egg Puffle - $4.35 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Boba Egg Puffle - $4.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Jin Organic Specialty
- Matcha Latte with Brown Sugar - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade - $5.25: Organic butterfly pea flower tea, antioxidants, nutrients Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Day & Night Milk Tea - $4.75: Activated charcoal, organic milk, oriental beauty oolong tea, brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Love Potion - $4.75: Passion fruit juice, organic butterfly pea flower tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sunny Honey - $4.75: Brown sugar, organic chrysanthemum tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Pink Dragon - $4.75: Lychee, dragonfruit, organic roasted oolong tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Marble Avocado - $4.75: Mango purée, real avocado, organic milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Organic Caffeine-Free Drink
- Caramel Pudding Boba Milk - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Panda Jelly Boba Milk - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brown Sugar Boba Milk - $6
- Herbal Jelly Boba Milk - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Winter Melon Juice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Winter Melon Juice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Winter Melon Boba Milk - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
Par-Tea Jug (96 oz)
- Roasted Oolong Jug - $35 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Oriental Beauty Jug - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- High Mountain Oolong Jug - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Oriental Beauty Milk Tea Jug - $38 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Amber Oolong Jug - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Amber Oolong Milk Tea Jug - $38 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Jin the Tea Shop
- Is Jin the Tea Shop dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Jin the Tea Shop has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Grapefruit, Original Egg Puffle and Boba Egg Puffle.
- What can I eat at Jin the Tea Shop on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Grapefruit, Original Egg Puffle and Boba Egg Puffle carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Jin the Tea Shop have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Grapefruit and Roasted Passion Fruit.
- Is Jin the Tea Shop gluten-free?
- 11 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Jin the Tea Shop?
- Winter Melon Boba Milk, at roughly 27g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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