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Tealive Mydin Meru

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.7(54) 52 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Traditional KopitiamCafe
Tealive Mydin Meru
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
54

What recent reviews say

Recent visits split sharply: five-star reviews praise fast service, kind staff named Iera and Zety, and well-made tea drinks. However, multiple one-star reviews describe staff as rude, dismissive, and unwilling to engage with customers. One reviewer also reported a barista cutting a single espresso shot in half to serve two cups, leaving drinks watery and milky tasting.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff
  • fast service
  • good drink quality
  • clean outlet
Watch-outs
  • rude and arrogant staff
  • inconsistent service quality
  • poor drink preparation
  • slow service despite low crowd
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Think twice if: Staff attitude swings widely; you may encounter rude, dismissive service or warm, attentive staff depending on who is working.

Strengths

  • specialty tea drinks
  • loyalty rewards program (Tpoints)
  • named staff when service is good

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Iera and Zety praised for good service
  • Espresso cutting incident: barista divided one shot between two cups
  • Some visitors report being ignored at counter despite staff present

What reviews say by service

Cafe
Quality swings from perfectly brewed to watered-down drinks depending on barista
Traditional Kopitiam
Service ranges from tip-top and fast to rude and dismissive

How it compares

  • Rated 2.7 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the 2nd cup Thursday deal?
RM1.10 for your second cup on Thursdays, according to their website.
Are there named staff I should ask for?
Reviewers praise Iera and Zety for good service, though other staff have been reported as rude.
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Last updated 2026-08-14