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    Menu (Sep '25)
    Tiffany T.

    Was in the area and this seemed like the only boba spot open so swung by around 2 pm ish on a Sunday. Originally wanted to order the cardamom chai but they ran out so instead got a regular iced milk tea with boba. Drink came out pretty quickly. Interior of the shop was small, but cute. They do have outdoor seating and there's a bunch of seating in the plaza. Drink was pretty average, it tasted like the tea was burnt? Boba was a bit on the harder side, so took a bit more chewing to get through. Overall decent spot and if I was in a pinch, I would still go here!

    Iced saffron matcha latte and banana matcha latte
    Beny T.

    I came here to try the boba - however, theyre out of boba this time around. So tried the iced saffron matcha latte instead. It's not a typical taste that I'd try Surprisingly, it's Well balanced and good flavor. I'll be back to try some more flavors.

    Saffron Cardamom Latte, Banana Matcha
    Sarah C.

    a vegan boba spot that sells really specialty lattes and drinks too! they specialize in their homemade almond milk. we tried the: - banana matcha ($7.75): this used the homemade almond milk and was pretty good! naturally sweetened by the banana too - saffron cardamom latte ($8): the saffron/ cardamom was so strong, a bit too strong for my liking. I think it was a syrup too because it was too sweet

    vanilla bean matcha $7.5 (after stirred and 3 sips taken)
    Trinity C.

    SERIOUSLY AMAZING MATCHA!! AURA is right in front of my office and IM SO SAD I waited until my last day in SF to try their matcha... I got the vanilla bean matcha ($7.5) that's made with ceremonial grade matcha that they whisk up right after you order and barista oatmilk. They also add fresh ground vanilla bean and it's just the perfect combination. The matcha is smooth and naturally sweet, and balances perfectly with the high quality oatmilk and vanilla bean. I'd say their matcha is 10x better than Izumi Matcha in Cupertino IMO!! The barista was very nice and the shop was clean and super cute. I'll definitely have to come back when I'm near the Embarcadero!!!

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    Alyssa C.

    Service was wonderful! Loved everything about the friendly customer service. My friend and i were intrigued by the banana matcha drink. It fell short of expectations, i personally did not like it as the banana tasted like the unripe green ones. Other than the one drink I tried, the store has plenty of other options. Plenty of seating, good for chatting or doing some work. Parking around the area is mainly street parking unless you use the Rincon Parking Lot!

    Trisha L.

    Being in the office means trying to discover some new places that opened up around the area. I was still feeling snacky after a brief lunch, so I was looking around at coffee shops originally until I came across Aura. What drew me in were the specialty drinks and foods that were uploaded onto Yelp. I was also sucked in after seeing they had keto friendly options and was baffled why I didn't discover this place last month when I was doing keto. Nonetheless I ended up convincing my coworkers to come with me. Sugar free alternatives and healthy?? Sign us up!!! This place was only a couple blocks away from my office. It's tucked inside the plaza nearby Google. It's a smaller boba shop with such a cute and girly aesthetic. There was only one worker available and it wasn't busy at all. What I noticed first was that their menu options were different than what was shown on Yelp. I was trying to figure out if they still had smaller snacks, but they mostly had packaged items you can get from the store. They had a small menu of tea and coffee options - this could have changed over the months or they probably offer seasonal flavors. The only hot items I saw were a breakfast sandwich and avocado toast, but there wasn't anything special. From a review I saw beforehand, I saw they had a saffron chai which I was like ouuuu count me in. However the person at the register mentioned no one really gets that and recommended the banana matcha, saffron matcha, banana latte, etc. I ended up getting a saffron matcha since that seemed the most interesting from what the barista recommended. My other coworkers got a saffron matcha too and a banana latte. Total for my drink was $6 + $1 tip. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in my drink. You do taste notes of saffron and matcha, but it wasn't anything special. It was refreshing on a hot day, but I felt something was missing or it needed to be slightly sweeter? My coworker felt the same and my other coworker who got the banana latte said it was hard to drink considering the coffee was way too bitter and the banana was not sweet. I do appreciate that this is another "healthy alternative" boba place - similar to Zero&, but there wasn't anything I'd come back here for. I gave it two stars (debating 3 to be nice) because the barista was nice and attentive and the aesthetic of the place was beautiful, but it's not a place I'd visit again unless I was in a pinch for drinks. Sad because the store is set up beautifully where you can hang out, play games, and they also have team building + latte art workshops available, but ehhhhh.

    Cardamom Chai, Banana Matcha, & Saffron Matcha

    I got to try the Banana Matcha, Saffron Matcha, and Cardamom Chai drinks and I was not disappointed! Their ingredients are fresh and organic. Love the authentic flavors. Their staff, Jean and Jeff, were so friendly and knowledgeable. I am really impressed with this woman-owned small business.

    Saffron Saffron Cardamom Matcha
    Anika A.

    Got a saffron matcha on my way to work in the morning and thought it was solid. A little pricey for the size and on the sweeter side. There were a few other drinks I would come back to try.

    Naangel C.

    Healthy and tasty drink. I very like their service. Everyone are very nice. Feeling good and comfortable to have a drink in here.

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    Juan V.

    On another Summer stroll this time the tour of the Embarcadero. I was enjoying a little shade from the sun in front of one of the San Francisco Google offices and refreshing my aura with a banana matcha drink from Aura. This is a fun place to get a refresher. Like the neon sign of the walls inside Aura says " Good Vibes". This also resonated with the flavor of the drink. It was a more tropical taste of matcha. Usually Japanese Matcha can be overpowering powder which is hard to blend but the blend made it have a smoother taste. You can clearly taste the banana and matcha mix. Every sip was refreshing .This is my new go to sanctuary. It's hidden ( took me a while to find) and it's a gem. They also make handcrafted lattes which are vegan. They also make house made almond milk. Then you have the Mocha with just the description just sings to my aura : espresso, vanilla, house almond, coconut and raw honey. What's also interesting they offer a Latte Art Workshop which is an hands on class. The inside of Aura has a playful environment. The art work inside and the colors brightens the room. They also have skee ball and a few board games inside. Overall it has good Aura. Come get Aura Tea and refresh and wake up your Aura Make your aura have a golden quick comeback like SF 49ers Ricky Pearsall aka Ricky Balboa

    banana milk matcha
    Cara M.

    Wandered across this place after a run along the embarcadero. It's in a quiet enclave opposite the Embarcadero with seating in the square area outside. I had seen it pop up on my instagram so decided to call by to check it out when i spotted it. I was greeted with a warm smile and hello when i stepped inside- its a very cute little cafe spot with some treats along the front of the till- and from what i could tell all their drinks where dairy free and vegan, there was a poster to notify that they make their own almond milk which i really appreciated. Purple is the main color of choice for this cafe, which is also my favorite color so it drew me in. They have a little aura board and crystal board to explain the different auras/ crystals which I browsed, and sell their own homemade granola which looked great. I opted for the banana milk matcha, an unusual flavor of matcha I had never tried before (their banana milk is also homemade!) It was delicious! Not too sweet and a good balance of creaminess/banana and matcha flavor. I drank it in 5 seconds flat after leaving the cafe. Such a cute cafe! I am glad I found it. I Love the aspect of everything homemade and love to discover small businesses like this in the city! It is a place you can tell a lot of love went into creating with the decor and layout and special drink menu- like a little cafe of magic and sparkle that warms the heart.

    Addison J.

    Banana matcha and assam milk tea both very good. The non dairy milks r great. In the rincon center

    Ricca Cathrina E.

    Everything we ordered was great. The place is l Oates in a nice business area. Service was fast and staff was friendly. We ordered juice and different bobas. Bobas were not too sweet which I love. There is a huge common seating/lounge area outside.

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    Tasty matcha with vanilla and boba. Smaller cup than expected but kind service and fun and clean shop. Supporting local/small business.

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