Roasting Water

I came all the way out here for one of those cool looking reusable cups with the design on them and the twist looking lid. I've been seeing a lot with the cute astronaut on the cups, sailor moon and other collections with different shows When I walked in I saw all the glass shelves with all the cool different cups. So I got really excited. (The place actually had a bunch of cute stuff everywhere).I was greeted by really friendly staff. I asked her how it works? Like, how much do I have to spend in order to get these cool cups? Is it just certain drinks it comes in? And then that's when she told me that I have to check their Instagram to see when they are giving those out. (I even offered to pay for them, but unfortunately she said they weren't for sale) and just kept telling me to check their Instagram account for when they are having the cups available for that. This was really disappointing, but I did still stay and get a drink. Which, it actually was extremely delicious. I went with one of the- Chill me, drinks. I went with the pink frost. The chill me drinks say- they are made with non dairy base, blended ice, real fruit, 100 percent juice and no artificial syrups or powders used The pink frost had pomegranate and coconut. And again this was absolutely delicious. So I would come back and hope that it's on the days where they have the cute cups. I just wish that since they had the cups on display that I could of bought one of them Other than that, the staff was friendly and the drink was really good. But I wouldn't have came if I knew that and wish it was listed somewhere so I could have at least called beforehand. So that's the only reason for the 4 stars

Long Beach is one of their newer locations (I'm not sure if they've opened more, but it's one of my favorite locations to go to aside from Westminster. I always get good service here at this location and it's a must go to before heading home to San Jose. The people I've encountered at this location have always been very nice and sweet despite me ordering 10 drinks at a time. This interior of this location is super cute and clean. If you need to use the bathroom, they're located outside across from the store. Pro tip: this coffee freezes really well! Hence me buying 10 at a time. Also, my very picky Vietnamese mother loves their coffee too and that's saying A LOT.

Roasting Water is a nice spot for smoothies and fruit teas. I wouldn't recommend milk teas or coffees as they're fairly basic. It's the fruit teas and smoothies that are most refreshing here. If I get something fruity, I really like the bits of fresh fruit and basil seeds that you can add to your drink.The best thing about roasting water is that they serve their drinks in reusable containers that you can repurpose. They'll often have cute designs, sometimes with recognizable characters. Family visiting my area almost always likes to go to roasting water because of their cute drink bottles.The reason I don't come here more often is that prices are on the higher side because of said containers and lines can be quite long for your made to order fruit drinks. If I want milk tea or coffee, then I'd go elsewhere. If I want a fruity smoothie or tea, then I'd come here if it's in the evening (and other juice/smoothie bars are closed).

Found this place in the Long Beach Towne Center near theaters and where old islands restaurant u to be. Only outdoor seating with umbrellas but it's a nice view of landscape. Service.... super and knows the menu to make suggestions. The RW coffee and Jasmine milk tea hit the spot. Coffee rich in flavor and they use a good quality Jasmine tea. Drinks are served hot/cold so gives you many options. Only downfall would be parking... ample but it's a Towne center so lots of cars.

Frequent Visitor and Favorite DrinkI've been to Roasting Water over 5 times now, and it's become one of my go-to spots, especially for their Café Sua Da--which is hands down the best drink on their menu! The rich, bold Vietnamese iced coffee is delicious, but keep in mind it's on the sweeter side. Unfortunately, they don't let you adjust the sweetness level, which can be a little disappointing if you prefer your coffee less sweet.Packaging and AtmosphereOne unique thing about Roasting Water is their drink packaging. They used to serve cold drinks in a really cool glass bottle, which was a nice touch, but now they've switched to plastic bottles. While still cute, the glass bottles definitely added more character. The shop itself is a solid choice for grabbing boba or coffee, and the service is quick and efficient.Convenience and ParkingThe location is super convenient with plenty of parking since it's situated in a mall plaza, so you don't have to stress about finding a spot. The staff is also friendly, and the service is pretty fast, making it a good spot if you're on the go.Final ThoughtsOverall, Roasting Water is a solid choice for boba and coffee, especially if you're craving something sweet like their Café Sua Da. The inability to adjust sweetness is a bit of a downside, but the taste and convenience make up for it. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

This place gets its stars for the awesome drinks. I always get the strawberry banana smoothie with coconut jelly which is my absolute favorite. They stopped offering the cute slender designed cups with the drinks - they give extra smoothie instead which is fine by me! I generally always have a great experience when I come into this place. However, I came in today on 10/20 at 2pm and the girl with the short hair taking orders at the register was being very rude to her coworker who was making drinks. This is why they lost stars. That staff member (although clearly experienced in her position as she knew everything there was to know about the drinks) needs training on lateral violence in the workplace. It was unacceptable. I wanted to say something because I felt awful for her that the other employee was being treated that way by her. I hope that management will look into this.

Been coming here for years every once in a while and I really enjoy the drinks that I get! I've also been getting super cute bottles every time! It was empty when we went on a Saturday evening so drinks came out quick! Friendly service. They have lots of cute stuff to buy ranging from various animes to Studio Ghibli merch. What we ordered:-Strawberry Blonde Smoothie: I've always gotten smoothies because the smoothies just hit different here. Anyways, this one was so refreshing and good! Nice mango flavor and creaminess (I feel like there's yogurt in this one? It didn't say.) and wasn't too sweet. I didn't taste the strawberry much but I enjoyed it! 4/5-Green Milk Tea with boba: My brother got this and really enjoyed this! Something I noticed: Their bottles have definitely changed through the years. I believe that they used to be glass and have an actual cork lid! This was what lured all of us to this place back in the day. Then they transitioned to plastic bottles with metal screw on lids that had a small handle which was very handy! Now, they are plastic with a wider mouth and a larger screw on cap without a handle. I'm guessing that these newer cups are more affordable and durable than the OG ones which is totally understandable. Props to them for being able to consistently offer cute/cool designs on their bottles that customers can reuse and staying relevant through all these years because a lot of businesses have closed down in the plaza that this shop is located in and not much new businesses have opened up since. Overall, I really like this place and love the bottles they present their drinks in! I'll definitely continue supporting this unique place!

I would definitely say that parking/getting to this location is a bit chaotic. This Roasting water is located in LB towne center and it is right by the freeway, so there is a lot of traffic in and out. Maybe I just go during the busiest time, but it is always a bit of a struggle for me. The shop is quite small so it is very easy to miss if you aren't too familiar with the location. I typically get the fruit teas/tea. I've had most of the drinks and my usual go-to is lots of lychee and the white peach tea. Honorable mention to Attraction (from the chill me section) as that is a personal favorite during the summer heat. Personally, I'm not a fan of the chocolate drinks, so I would say those are a pass. With the tea drinks, you are able to choose from 3 different tea types - green, jasmine, and herbal. If you don't want the caffeine, then definitely go with the herbal. With the drinks, you are able to ask for less ice and less sweetness! Overall I would say the drinks aren't overwhelmingly sweet. One thing I do really like about Roasting Water is that the drinks are served in reusable bottles! I do, however, miss the glass bottles they used to have, but these plastic ones are a lot more convenient.

Stopped by before my flight and it was pretty good! I tried the Royal Mango. It comes with toppings (automatic). Stopped by on a Friday and it wasn't busy. There was only 1 worker who was very patient and welcoming.

Interior: lots of cute decorationsService: fast, cashier was really nice with suggestions and patient with my indecisivenessTaste: tea was not brewed well, fruit bits didn't taste fresh, had a weird aftertaste. Didn't come with much boba for an add on toppingParking: in an outdoor mall/shopping center so there was plenty of parking