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Tealive Plus Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 146 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.9(146) 52 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Specialty CoffeeTea Houses & MatchaCafeCoffee Shop
Tealive Plus Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Location
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Tea Houses & Matcha, Cafe
Reviews
146

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-29). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-29.

What do recent reviews say?

Service here is heavily inconsistent. When orders land correctly, the drinks hit the mark-bang bang milk tea and sparkling varieties are named positives-but most recent reviews describe long waits, forgotten orders, and a branch where staff sometimes ignore customers or seem disengaged. The queue system has malfunctioned, items run out, and apologies are rare when things go wrong. A few staff shine with friendliness, yet management tone appears tense behind the counter, with newer workers sometimes subjected to harsh corrections in front of customers.

Waits of 40 minutes for a single drink have been documented multiple times in the past four months. Customisation requests (less sugar) are often ignored. The branch seems stretched thin during service, with four employees visible but unclear on task flow. Stock issues and inconsistent execution mean visiting at the right time is becoming luck rather than the branch's reliable offering.

Praised for
  • liked sparkling teas and signature drinks when prepared correctly
  • staff friendly and attentive on good days
  • sweetness and flavour profile appreciated by some
Watch-outs
  • long waits to order and receive drinks, sometimes 40+ minutes
  • inconsistent staff attention; orders frequently made incorrectly
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Think twice if: long waits and stock outs are common; staff inconsistency means service quality varies branch visit to visit

What are they good at?

  • signature drinks like bang bang milk tea and sparkling teas deliver when made right
  • second cup loyalty discount available

Worth knowing

  • Boba frequently unavailable in evenings
  • queue numbering system malfunctions documented
  • wait times of 35-40 minutes for single drinks recorded
  • staff shortages noted despite four employees present
  • customisation requests (reduced sweetness) often ignored or applied inconsistently
  • staff workspace tensions observed affecting customer-facing interactions

What reviews say by service

Tea Houses & Matcha
sparkling teas and milk tea signature drinks praised when prepared correctly, but order errors and delays frequent
Coffee Shop
limited evidence; one review mentions staff indifference despite positive drink quality
Specialty Coffee
no clear evidence from reviews that customers treat this as specialty coffee destination

How it compares

  • Rated 2.9 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 33
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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13
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7
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7
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65

FAQ

What's the loyalty offer?
Second cup at RM1.10, according to their website.
Is boba always in stock?
No. Multiple recent reviews report boba unavailable in evenings, sometimes repeatedly.
How long do orders take?
Wait times of 35-40 minutes for a single drink have been reported several times in the past four months, even during quiet periods.

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Last updated 2026-09-29