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    Ceré Tea

    4.5 (166 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Cielita C.

    Usually a wait time here. I like their banana pudding matcha here. I say their sweetness level here is more than what it says.

    Earl Grey Hōjicha Latte
    Gina R.

    Typical drink place. Got a Hojicha Earl Grey Latte. The Hojicha was delectable and the Early Grey syrup added sweetness and was decently strong in flavor. Had to mix all the syrup from the bottom which mad dig a bit cumbersome and uneven flavor. Was entirely empty, but we went pretty late in the evening. Drinks came out quickly. Nothing too special though. Decor and aesthetic of the place resembled the millennial pop 2013 era.

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    Jaylene L.

    I absolutely love the matcha here! My two favorite drinks are the Black Sesame Matcha and the Matcha Einspanner--both are delicious. The matcha is smooth and flavorful, and I really appreciate that they offer a non-sweet option, which is perfect for my taste. The cream topper on both drinks is incredibly smooth and light, adding a rich texture without feeling heavy. The store is always clean, the staff is friendly, and ordering is quick and easy. Highly recommend this place for anyone who enjoys high-quality matcha!

    Banana nut matcha
    Maddie M.

    I came here a few times but never wrote a review. This matcha spot is located in downtown Burlingame. There was lots of seating inside and we got our drinks pretty quick. I've tried a few different drinks here, but the best one is the Strawberry Matcha Einspaner. The cream is so good in the matcha. The matcha is also good quality.

    Diane T.

    Pretty delicious and fun matcha / hojicha drinks. Matcha was strong and flavor forward. I ordered the earl grey matcha latte as well as a sesame hojicha latte with oat milk to share. Overall, 25% to 50% sweet was perfect for me. The sesame was smooth and nutty. Really creamy. The matcha had the perfect earthiness and wasn't too sweet. The earl grey syrup surprisingly works really well with matcha. Offers a slightly floral note. Would definitely return for more matcha kick. Each drink was close to $9 given additional charge for oat milk. I do appreciate though, that they have non diary milks options for us lactose intolerant folks. Next time would be curious to try their match and fruit combos.

    Black Sesame Matcha & Strawberry Matcha Einspanner
    Karena S.

    Creamy matcha with wide selection! I was in the area and was recommended this place by a friend! It's located in downtown Burlingame so it's a quick grab while shopping at different shops. There's a self-ordering kiosk at the front that takes place instead of a real person taking your order. There's 3 tables to sit and do work or just chat with friends. We got our drinks pretty quickly after ordering. Drink: Strawberry Matcha Einspanner (8.2/10): Super creamy matcha latte! The default is 50% sweetness and it was honestly perfect. I got this drink with whole milk and the matcha combined very well into the drink with no clumps or separating after initial mix. The strawberries tasted very fresh and added a nice tartness and sweetness to the drink! Would definitely get again when I'm in town.

    Black Sesame Hojicha einspanner
    Johnny L.

    Great service and awesome music setup. Plenty of places to see the menu and so you can figure out what you want before you get to the ordering station. Black sesame Hojicha einspanner (5/5) Amazing drink that's a wonderful mix of sesame and Hojicha flavor. The black sesame is strong and generous and but with the perfect ratio with the Hojicha so they don't overpower each other. I consider this a masterpiece drink that's difficult to find. Very impressed.

    Banana Pudding Matcha Einspänner, Double Matcha, Strawberry Matcha Einspänner
    Nicole N.

    I don't usually write reviews, but now that I am unemployed and lack the funds to purchase Ceré Tea as often as I did, it must be done. I'm honestly a matcha larper, if you had asked me a year ago if I liked matcha I would have told you it tasted like grass. But ever since the Burlingame Ceré Tea opened, my life has completely changed. Nothing will ever compare to immaculate flavor of the banana pudding or the vibrant green color of the matcha itself. 100/10. As I'm writing this review my mouth is watering just thinking about it, might have to scrounge up some coins and go get one :p

    Teresa G.

    The best matcha in Burlingame! Not much more to say but you gotta try it out! I enjoy mine with whole milk. My sister loves the almond milk! The ube whipped cream is magical

    Sparkling Yuzu Matcha (NEW), Sunny Side Up Matcha Einspänner, Coco Cream Matcha (NEW)
    Jessa R.

    LOVE CERÉ TEA that's all i got to say!!! SO YUMMY EVERYTIME they come out with a new matcha variant it is so yummy and does not disappoint! another good spot if you want to try ur matcha journey MAJOR FAN

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    Ann T.

    Decent matcha spot, they also serve hojicha, coffees, and other teas. I suppose this is NorCal's version of Airoma or a matcha based franchise. You can order ahead of time or you can just order in store at their kiosk. Location is aesthetically pleasing with an open window to let the wind in and a couple seats and small tables too. There was a rush of people coming in when we were there since it was a bit past lunch. I think there was only 1 staff member working or perhaps 2, but the wait didn't take too long. I got a text message when my order was ready at the pick up area. Probably more the clientele than the actual business, but there's a sign clearly stating, NOT A TRASH CAN and there's trash in a vase with more straws than anything, smh and some long hairs on the pick up counter. No toilet seat covers or toilet paper in the rest room, so a bit of a juxtaposition to how nice everything else looked. I got the Osmanthus Matcha with whole milk and the lowest possible level of sweetness, 50%. My boyfriend got a coffee, no sugar, and it was fine. My drink was way too sweet even at this level and even with thorough mixing. I know it's osmanthus syrup, but it overpowered more of the matcha than anything. It's no Airoma, it's definitely no Yamari (if you know, you know). I would say it's slightly lower quality in taste than Matcha Maiko (yeah I know, controversial opinion), but better than Matcha Ren. It's like a not as good dessert drink Junbi. I may sound extremely incomprehensible with this comparison, but real knowers know. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but overall in the matcha wars, Cere Tea isn't emerging highly on the ranking chart.

    Black sesame houjicha einspanner
    SY C.

    TL;DR: expensive drink but worth every penny I popped by on a random weekday afternoon after a client meeting and was looking for a sweet treat. There was no line at all, so my drink came out really quickly. Service was efficient, and basically non existent since you order on your phone, and pick it up from the counter. They have some seats indoors and a few benches outside, it's pretty spare and basic inside which is all you really need in a cafe. I saw a lot of people getting takeout, and some small groups around tables chatting. I was debating between the matcha and houjicha, then got intrigued by the black sesame, and finally after much internal debate, decided that black sesame + houjicha would work best together and wanted the einspanner. They honestly have so many intriguing options like Earl grey matcha einspanner??? Banana pudding?? I have to come back. My only complaint is the price but I guess everything is expensive these days. $8/9 for one of these drinks hurt my heart though. On the flavors: while I wish there was more black sesame (I always do), this was one of the most satisfyingly black sesame items I've had from a cafe. It went really well with the toasty roasty notes from the houjicha and I think they added enough of both amidst the milk to make it a very satisfying drink. This can be rare because a lot of places drown out all the flavors with too much milk. The best part though, was the einspanner - the sweetened whipped cream on top really brought the whole drink together and was so delicious. It made it just that little bit more decadent. I got it at minimal sweetness and at first though it wasn't enough, but I was glad I did as I worked my way through the cup, it was perfect.

    Osmanthus Matcha Latte
    Jessica H.

    Quick Self Order Kiosk. Text notification when drinks are ready. There are 4 indoor table seating available and dog friendly. I ordered the Osmanthus Matcha Latte (cold) with no modifications. However modifications included dairy or non dairy options, toppings, ice level, extra matcha and sweetness level with 50% as the minimum. The matcha was lightly sweeten and smooth. The osmanthus bits in the bottom was delightful. The osmanthus was lightly sweetened, slightly citrusy and floral. The drink was well balanced between the two flavors. Definitely would recommend a visit.

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