Food I got the Passion Fruit Green Tea with boba. I like that it is always consistent both the drink and the boba. The boba is well made with a nice chew texture to it. The drink is not overly sweet and refreshing. Service They have two kiosk that you could order from which makes it convenient. They do offer samples up front. Service is prompt and I like how they have a screen where you could see the progress of your drinks. It makes it easier for the workers as well as a customers. Ambiance Spacious place with seating, They also have a tea tasting station. read more

Chicha San Chen - Passion Fruit Green Tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

Had to come after hearing all these years about the hype, so instead of waiting in line, I ordered on snackpass! yeah its pretty good, I was recommended to try the lemon & passion fruit condensed milk, which I thought was an odd combo, but weirdly it works! its a more refreshing, milky drink. You would think it tastes more of a milk tea, but I like how you can really taste the essence of the tea rather than their milk here. I tried my other friends drinks and I think i like their lemon & passion fruit condensed milk the most! I would come back, but there is just so many good boba spots in the area, this might be middle tier for me (i know WTF) i will say, if you are into very tea tasting drinks, this place does it well read more

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Had a wonderful tea tasting experience! Nic was a friendly, knowledgable host who not only shared a lot of great information about the tea, but also served us some perfectly brewed lishan tea! Would absolutely recommend this experience! read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

Chicha San Chen is a must-visit for true tea lovers. The hot ginger milk tea was absolutely outstanding -- comforting, perfectly balanced, and so flavorful. The black tea with boba was equally delicious, with rich tea notes and perfectly cooked pearls. You can really tell they take pride in their tea sourcing and brewing process. We also did the Earl Grey tea tasting experience which was complimentary, which was both informative and enjoyable -- a great way to appreciate the quality and craftsmanship behind their teas. This place is not just about boba, it's about real tea done right. Will definitely be coming back! This is one of the finest tea places I have visited here in the Bay Area. read more

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Chicha San Chen is absolutely on par with Molly Tea and TP Tea and honestly it is playing in the top tier of boba spots right now. Their High Mountain Pouchong with cream is one of the best milk teas I have had. It is up there with a good Tieguanyin. Floral smooth, rich, nutty, and insanely clean on the finish. Huge shoutout to the baristas for recommending cream instead of milk. It made a noticeable difference. The mouthfeel was thicker richer and way more satisfying without overpowering the tea itself. That kind of guidance tells you they actually know their product. The taro boba was another standout. Great texture chewy but soft and the taro flavor was natural and fragrant. Not overly pasty or artificial like you get at a lot of places. We also lucked out with a complimentary tea tasting session with Nic which was a really thoughtful touch. He managed to get us in as walk ins within about 15 minutes which felt like winning the lottery given how busy it was. While the oolong we tasted was not quite on the same level as their pouchong we appreciated experiencing the different roast levels and how dramatically they affect the flavor. Yes it is super busy but the location is great and there is plenty of seating so it never felt chaotic. Overall you can tell Chicha San Chen takes tea seriously and it shows in every cup. Definitely worth the wait, but can be a bit expensive! Not sure if worth going here rather than Molly or TP, IMO. read more

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Nice spacious interior and relatively quick service! Ordered on their system in person and wait was under 10min. They have free tea tastings by reserving ahead! - Oolong milk tea with boba : the sweetness level name is deceptive - i went for the "perfect" level which is regular however it was too sweet. I usually go for less sweet but I assumed that they start out lower being more known for their tea. Aside from that, the tea itself was nice and boba a nice consistency! read more

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The tea quality here is elite and insanely fresh and the best tasting tea I've ever had. Something magical about the water and tea leaves and process used to craft the perfect cup of tea. If you have time, I also recommend checking out the complimentary tea tasting. You get to try a few different options and I loved learning about how they harvest the tea and the specific way to brew for optimal taste. My favorite is the tea with lemon. So bright, fresh, and amazingly refreshing. read more

Chicha San Chen - High Mountain Lemon Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

I understand the hype now, but the crowd and lines are INSANE! This place feels jam packed at all the time. We visited on a weekday around 4PM, and it was crowded. Parking was tight. We got in line(which was out the door), but the line moved quickly. Most people seemed to already know what they wanted. They had samples too, so it was great to try their teas, and yup, their teas are amazing! You'll be hard pressed to find any seating inside. This place is very much a grab and go, unlike other Boba shops where you can sit and hang out with friends. It's just too busy for that. read more

Finally got to try this place in NYC and had to get again in the bay. I didn't try this place before because the 2-3hr lines, but that is no longer the case. It was nice that my drink was ready in 10 mins. Chicha San Chen has to be my favorite boba shop overall because they have good milk tea and fruit tea selections. Fruit teas are definitely the star, but the Classic milk tea is also a solid choice. For fruit teas, I like the Regular fruit tea the most, then the Passion fruit tea. My boyfriend also enjoys the Creamy lemon tart and the Condensed milk lemon teas. I also enjoy the ambiance and aesthetic of Chicha San Chen. Definitely quality teas and I would come back for the tea tasting with friends! read more

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We've been here a bunch of times and this is in my top ~3 boba shops if not my favorite right now. First off, the store is clean and big, with a giant bench and lots of chairs. My son always immediately sits on the bench and waits for me and my husband to order, lol. There's also a few card/board games available as well. There's a water station, which adds a nice touch since most boba places don't have water available. The tea is really good; you can tell that it's high quality and still shines through despite being iced/mixed with milk. I always get the bubble black tea and haven't felt the need to try other drinks but there's always interesting combinations they feature. We did a tea tasting one time; it was one of those ~15 min ones for free. The guy was very knowledgeable about tea and it was interesting to hear him explain how much work goes into picking these specialty high mountain teas. It was fun to try different roasts of oolong, and he ended it with some complimentary samples of dried fruit. They have some tea for sale; you can buy as small as ~12g. read more

I got the Lemon and Passion Fruit Condensed Milk with light sweetness, less ice, and bubble. My drink was ready in 5 minutes. This drink had a light sweetness and tartness to it, and I could taste the hint of passion fruit. It mostly tasted like a lightly sweet lemonade. I wished that it had a stronger passion fruit flavor. They also had passion fruit seeds which added some texture to the drink. One of the things I love about this place is the fact that their boba has always stayed soft chewy even as I sipped this drink over the next 2 hours. The proportion of drink, boba, and ice was perfect for me. There are two kiosks for ordering, and you get to monitor when your drink is ready on the screen that shows estimated completion time. There are restrooms at this location which is nice. This plaza tends to be pretty busy on weekends, so definitely need to take that into consideration when looking for parking. read more

Chicha San Chen - Lemon and Passion Fruit Condensed Milk with bubble - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

We did the "A Wish of Tea Sealed" tea tasting and Vanessa was an amazing host. We were given some snacks to soak up the caffeine from the tea. We got to try five different types of oolong teas, choose a pot from the wall, and write a note to ourselves and place it inside with our favorite tea. She informed us all about the tea, where it's sourced from, and gave us a tutorial on how to brew the tea. 10/10 experience :) read more

Sadly, this place isn't what it used to be. I was a frequent customer and loved their tea, but my last few visits have been disappointing. The same drinks I used to enjoy now taste watered down--mostly milk and water with hardly any tea flavor. I've given it several chances, but I think it's time to move on. Moon Tea may be my new go-to since their teas actually have a distinct tea flavor! read more

Note: cannot use gift cards at the self service tablets, must use it with a cashier It was our first time at this location and it's located in a very busy plaza (Saturday). Parking wasn't too difficult if you park closer to the starbucks. We originally tried ordering at the self service kiosk, but it didn't accept gift cards, so we redid our order at the front. We ordered 2 drinks: lemon and mango condensed milk with taro balls (bf drink) and ice peach green tea. I really liked the peach bits inside of the peach green tea and it was very refreshing! My bf's drink was very interesting, too many flavors going on, but the taro balls were perfectly chewy! It's nice that there's a screen at the front to show if your order is in progress and how long it should take. I will say it's a bit inaccurate especially with online orders. Originally ours said to be done in 8 minutes, maybe took 15-20min? Also there were alot of people crowding around the drink pick up station, making it very chaotic. There's a tea station in the back that looked very interesting to learn more about teas and taste them! Maybe an activity for next time :) Overall, I liked my drink and would come back to get drinks togo read more

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My partner and I ordered boba after hearing amazing reviews about Chicha. I ordered on my phone which made the wait more tolerable. When I went in to get my order, it was pretty crowded inside. There's minimal if any seating. I got the Dong Ding Oolong milk tea with boba and it was light and aromatic. The boba was perfectly chewy. read more

Chicha San Chen - Dong ding oolong milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

Wait time was pretty standard for this location. Waited maybe 5 mins to order and then 25-30 minutes for our drinks. The store is packed as usual but can easily get a seat to sit and Waite if you stand around. While we were waiting, we got a tea demo by Nic! He was so thorough and knowledgable of each tea blend and it was a cool experience while we waited. Would recommend trying at least once if you are curious about it. read more

Chicha San Chen - Tea demo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

We stumbled upon this little gem as we were driving through the neighborhood, but I'm really glad we decided to give it a try! There's plenty of parking and accessibility features, for everyone to join and enjoy tea! When you enter, their self service kiosks to place your order on the right. Even though there were plenty of guests, the wait did not feel that long. They have your usual Asian teas, such as jasmine, oolong, and black tea, but they also have other unique varieties that I tried for the first time. My favorite was the very refreshing High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Lemon! With plenty of seating, a relaxed atmosphere, and delicious tea, this is someplace will be back for a casual tea outing! read more

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I got the mango tea without sugar. The mango was not strong and there was more tea flavor. I didn't like the grass jelly because I prefer it a bit more firm. Service was one of the best I've seen for a milk tea place. The place is very clean. I would totally come back to try some different teas. read more

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Nic was really nice and professional introducing the lishan tea. It was a fun tea tasting experience!

My friend and I were offered a chance to do tea tasting at Chicha San Chen and it was a great experience! Nic gave a great presentation and explained the tea varieties and the origin of the tea. The overall experience took about 10 minutes. We got to pick one of the tea leaf choices and Nic brewed it in front of us. He also explained the optimal temperature and time for brewing. The mini presentation was quick but also very thorough and informative. I'd recommend it if anyone has extra time to spare. Always fun to learn something new too! read more

Chicha San Chen - Tea intensities - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Fast service. Recommend ordering online via website. Ordered 3 drinks and took less than 10 minutes for pick up! Their osmanthus oolong Passionfruit tea is so refreshing! read more

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We ordered a variety of tea drinks, each with a unique flavor. Some have a subtle tea aroma, while others carry a light fruity scent. My favorite is the green tea with toppings on top. Will definitely come back for more next time. read more

Chicha San Chen - several tea drinks - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

Wow. I'm only a few sips in but I am so happy I stopped in the spot to try it out. I ordered on the kiosk and then was approached by an employee promoting their new mocktail highlights. I am so happy I decided to go with Lucas's recommendation of the mint mojito. The preparation of the drink is a whole moment in itself and Lucas walked through each aspect of the drink as he was making it. They pair the mocktail with a side of mixed nuts that have a really great flavor, almost has a hint of sansho pepper. I will be back. Thank you! The peach green tea with mousse is great too. I order light sweet and it was the perfect balance. read more

Chicha San Chen - Mint mojito mocktail - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

After a family reunion, some family members wanted to try this Michelin rated Boba Tea shop. It is located in a very busy shopping center so we had to wait for parking. Upon entering, you can place your order at the kiosk on the right and pickup at the front. There are several table and bar seating. We tried a few of the drinks and they were very good. Did it live up to the hype? I will say the presentation in their carriers were cool. Service was friendly and efficient. Give it a try and decide for yourself. read more

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a long overdue review of one of my favorite spots for tea! a little biased but i think the cupertino location is the best in terms of consistency and quality (as someone who's been to almost all the bay area chicha locations except for fremont srry lol). this location offers a tea tasting experience. thanks to nic! we got to try different stages of roasting lvls for tea. i swear by their osmanthus honey oolong drink. its perfectly brewed without that overly harsh bitter tea taste. it's mellow and refreshing perfect for a hot day! read more

Chicha San Chen - Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea 水仙桂花蜜 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

First of all the aroma of the establishment are permeated by the tea fragrance of the tea wall. Was there to pick up our first drink. Clean, organized and relaxing. For those in a hurry, I highly recommend pre-order as each cup is passionately brewed with utmost precision. Had a great opportunity to be entertained and introduce to a quick tea lesson by Lucas, the tea connoisseur of the day. Learned about the tea production and quality and how to properly serve a delicate cup of tea. Shout out to Lucas read more

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Always impressed with the tea here :) Luckily, the hype has died down a bit and I no longer have to wait so long to get a cup of tea here!! Pretty straight forward -- you order at the kiosk and wait for your order to be called. I recently tried the green grape osmanthus oolong tea, which was so refreshing and yummy! Not too sweet and I loved the addition of grape bits as the topping. Felt like a healthy version of "boba" hehe! The space is pretty open and inviting. We were asked if we wanted to do a tea sampling as well that day, but we didn't have enough time to stay. The quality of the tea here is just amazing and they have so many options to pick from! Make sure to stop by :) read more

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Wow, I really enjoyed this boba tea spot. The inside is so beautiful and the decor is spot on. We also noticed an area for tea tastings that are upwards of $175 per person. What a fancy treat! There were many staff working that day and they all seemed busy but we didn't interact with them much. We ordered on the terminal and waited until our number showed up. Offerings: - Iced Green Grape Tea: perfectly tart and had chunks of grape. Really refreshing on a hot day. - Oosmanthus Oolong Tea with Cream: A very light, complex tea flavor. I wish we had a slightly stronger flavor because it was so good! I ordered it with grass jelly as it was highly recommended here and I was pleasantly surprised. It was one of the best textures of grass jelly I had tasted. Incredibly soft and very similar to jello. Compared to other boba tea spots, I would rank this fairly high based on their variety of tea flavors and drinks as well as the high quality of their offerings. We also loved the little string drink holders! Adorable touch. read more

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Had the opportunity to stop by on a week day and there was no wait! The shop is located in a plaza with ample parking. The inside is nicely decorated and lots of seating. In the very back, it looks like they offered some tea samples which was really cool. Service was nice and efficient. I ordered a bubble milk tea and dong ding oolong milk tea. Both were really good and I give it a 4/5. The boba was also cooked to perfection as well. The price point for the drink is a little high in my opinion. Although the drink was good, there's nothing about it that really stood out to me compared to other tea shops in the area. If I'm in the area and there is no line, I would come grab a drink. Don't know if I would go out of my way for it. read more

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I am obsessed with their tea. I have purchased lots of their tea bags to use at home too with my personal favorite being the cassia black tea. I love how customizable the drinks are. However, it's just too expensive. I got the honey green tea with boba and it was over $9. It's hard for me to justify coming here often for that price. The cups are cute with the classic holder and yarn handle. I've had Chicha in Taichung, Taiwan as well where they have bigger cups, but I actually prefer the US locations because it's less sweet here read more

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I have been to Chicha San Chen for 3 times total and was able to do the tea tasting recently, that's when I learned that this franchise take a lot of pride in their business from creating their own tea maker machine to curate the quality of each tea leaf before serving their customer, i admired their passion for that. Staffs were professional and provide great service every time I visited, overall good experience but maybe their drinks were just not suitable for my taste, even though i tried different items each time i visited but still haven't found anything exceptional or make me want to comeback for more, it's good and i can tell they use high quality ingredients to make their drink but for me personally the taste is quite bland. read more

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Amazing mocktail pop up at Chicha Sen that really showcases the oolong tea. So fun! The drinks would fit in a non-alcoholic drink pairing at a nice restaurant. Complex flavors that pair nicely with spiced nuts. Chris was super knowledgeable and helped us pick. Highly recommend coming here for milk tea of course and also catching the mocktail pop up (6-9pm Fri-Sat) read more

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Came by the other day for a bubble milk tea and it was a mediocre experience. Placed an online order when they first opened at 11:35 am and my order was ready upon arrival ~10 minutes later. Parking is available in the private lot. There is seating both outdoors and indoors in the air-conditioned cafe. The highlight of the experience was the super talented staff in their pristine uniform, name tag, along with tight disposable nitrile gloves. Some staff even wore a mask. The milk tea was a regular size which was great at an eye-popping ~$9 a cup. Ordered my milk tea without ice or sugar and definitely tasted the tea-flavored water. It quickly became apparent that their tea is quite weak without any sugar or ice to dilute the beverage. The highlight were the super chewy pearls. There are plenty of seats facing the staff to enjoy the scenery. ;) read more

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I ordered the Grape High Mountain Pouchang Tea. It came out within 10 minutes. It tastes a bit sweet at 25% sugar. The tea tastes like butter which was very interesting! The store is big and there are 2 high tables and 1 low table to sit at. It's a great place to have a small hangout. The parking lot is full most of the times so find parking early as possible. read more

Chicha San Chen - Osmanthus Oolong Tea with Lemon Juice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

*Food 4/5 Ordered the Bubble Volcano (Hot) and Dong Ding (Hot). I've been here before a few times and only have ordered cold drinks. I think these two have been my favorite so far. Boba was soft and warm and the temperature was just right. I really liked how the flavor came through compared to the cold drinks. Unfortunately, the drinks lean a bit on the pricier side. It was $18 for 2 drinks. *Service 5/5 Very nice and quick (~5 minutes) *Ambiance 5/5 Inside decor was modern and clean. Noise levels were quiet. read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cupertino, California

Fantastic experience at Chicha! Nic hosted an incredible tea tasting while we waited for our order. I highly recommend the "Dusk" if you like smoky, dark-roast notes. If you prefer something floral and light with a bit more caffeine, go for the "Morning-Light." We also loved the seasonal pineapple tart and the Bubble Volcano! read more

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I have mixed feelings about Chicha San Chen. I have heard a lot of hype around the original location getting culinary awards and all that. So, I had to give it a try. And yeah, the brown sugar milk tea was definitely delicious. Was it $13 delicious? I'm not sure. That's basically double the cost of most other tea shops in the bay. My other complaint is how inflexible their ordering is. Most drinks had no topping options. Something I like about most tea shops is how much customization they tend to offer. That's not really the case here. Overall, it was quite good. I just found it to be limiting in their offerings, and a bit overly expensive. read more

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I finally got a chance to check out Chicha San Chen as the crowds have died down a bit. Chicha San Chennis located in The Crossroads plaza, close to Marugame Udon. The store is nice and simple with some tables to sit at. They have some games for people to relax and play like jenga. Two separate men & women restrooms. They do have plenty of staff to prepare the drinks. So the line does move quickly. We tried their tea tasting beforehand with Nic. Nic was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and hospitable. He did an awesome job explaining the tea and tea strengths, harvesting the teas, and explaining the whole process. It was so worth it. We sampled the lightest tea (florally and grassy), a medium tea (smoky) and a dark tea (charcoal-ly, strong smokey). *Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea (Cream) added bubble +$1.25. Currently in season is their Peach Series. Come check them out. read more

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My wife and I occasionally pass by this place a lot when we head over to homegoods thrift store. When we came around, it wasn't busy and the line was nonexistent at 5pm on a Sunday. We ordered through the kiosk screen, chose the Dong Ding Oolong tea and the Taro milk tea with taro pearls and taro paste. We waited for a bit, good thing the waiting status display was right behind us and we could watch it whenever we wanted to know where the baristas are at. The place was fairly loud but the room looked so bougie and bright with the white floor and white ceilings with lots of windows to keep the place well lit. We stayed outside for half our wait to get some sunlight near the water fountain in front of their store. When seats were available, we sat at the back with those high stool/high tables and we noticed a tea server at the back all himself explaining about the teas they serve. When we had our drinks, it came wrapped with those handles strung up with a thin rope like you can carry your drink like a small satchel (sorta felt unnecessary). We enjoyed our drinks, normally taro is a super sweet drink but this one was just right, rich in texture and smooth because of the milk. My wife and I would say that their taro drink is the best in the Bay Area if you're into rich in flavor and texture, smooth and not so sweet. Try to be careful in the parking lot, people tend to go in and out quick and the entrance is nearby to Steven's Creek blvd. The people who already want to leave when backing out get blocked by incoming traffic from the main road. read more

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I've been coming here since they opened, and really glad the lines have died down these days. We ventured out of the standard tea drinks and tried the 2 seasonal pineapple options - they're definitely interesting, next time I'll stick to the classics. read more

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