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    4.0 (678 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Basil popcorn chicken
    Jenny L.

    Very busy. Long lines but fast service. Ordered the avocado smoothie and my sister got the mango sago. Both very good, not overly sweet. Also ordered the basil popcorn chicken. Was good but it came with practically raw garlic and no sauce. Wouldve enjoyed it better with a sauce.

    Jonarose V.

    I've been coming to ITea - Aborn Rd for a while now since my BF has showed me this spot back when it was our first date in 2020. And after moving to San Jose 3 years it has truly become one of my comfort spots. Every single time I walk in, I'm taken care of. The staff is kind, efficient and have been pretty friendly every time I come in. My usual is the Jasmine Green Tea with honey and boba, and it never disappoints. The tea is always fresh and fragrant, not bitter, and not watered down like other boba spots. The honey adds that smooth sweetness without overpowering the jasmine, and the boba is consistently soft and chewy. If you're a texture person like me, you know that matters. What I appreciate most is the consistency. In a world where service can feel rushed or impersonal, this location keeps it simple and does it right for me. Clean space, quick service, quality drinks, and some pretty bomb food! I highly suggest their Y22 Beef Don Buri Rice Bowl. My absolute favorite.

    Matt V.

    I-Tea is a mixed bag for me, and honestly the only tea here worth drinking is the Alishan Jin Xuan. It's a milky oolong by nature, floral and lightly roasted, but the execution here feels off. The tea is extremely light and comes across watered down, especially once milk is added. They also charge extra for milk, which makes it more frustrating since the milk itself isn't very creamy. The mouthfeel ends up thin, and the tea flavor gets lost. The color of the milk tea was basically milk colored, which says a lot. You can barely taste the tea. On the food side, the popcorn chicken was the bright spot. It was fragrant with a good crust and solid seasoning. The pieces were cut a bit too large, and there wasn't enough basil to really elevate it, but it was still enjoyable. Overall, Alishan Jin Xuan is tasty, but it should taste richer and more pronounced. Here, it drinks more like diluted milk tea than a proper milky oolong.

    Takiyaki
    Viola C.

    Food is awesome. Service is always five out of five. Ambiance amd vibes are thumps up. Found out they serve my fav unagi bowl for a reasonable price so I've been coming here since. Glad i found this spot. Happy I accidentally came in for my boba fix and found my fav food.

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    Benny W.

    I was doing some shopping around this area and decided to stop by this place to try out their tea. They have a pretty big selection of beverages. They also have snacks and entrees on their menu as well. Upon walking up to the counter, a friendly employee greeted me and took my order. I ordered the Super Fruit Tea with no ice. I wanted zero sugar added. The cashier told me that they can't adjust the sweetness of this beverage, and it must be with 30% sugar. The Super Fruit Tea has apples, oranges, lime, and pineapple in it. This drink had orange seeds in it, which I had to spit them out and it was very inconvenient. It's also a choking hazard. Even though this beverage only contains 30% percent sugar, it was too sweet. I can't imagine how sweet it is if it's 100% sugar.

    Tofu and basil popcorn chicken. 10/10!
    Nate S.

    I know there's an abundance of boba places in San Jose, but I-tea is definitely top tier! Decided to pop in this shop for lunch. The menu was huge. Typically I'm skeptical of places with huge menus like that (quality over quantity mindset) but I was soon to be proven wrong. I ordered the mango lemon breeze from their jasmine series, a basil popcorn chicken, and a tofu dish. The drink was super refreshing, had fresh mango chunks and a big serving of perfectly chewy boba. The drink was definitely 10/10. The chicken was super hot and crispy, definitely fresh from the fryer. They seasoned it really well, and garnished with basil and garlic. Unfortunately, it was a little dry, and could have used a dipping sauce. Overall the chicken was a 8.5/10. This brings us to our final dish, the tofu. It was a more silky tofu, which was harder to skewer, but still tasted delicious. The presentation was beautiful (see below) the mayo, teriyaki, and furikake toppings gave the tofu great flavor and looks. Definitely a 10/10 dish. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely be coming back. Some of the best boba/snack options in San Jose.

    Oreo milk tea
    Kathy D.

    This place is pretty good, I got the Oreo drink and my partner got the taro. My drink was delicious, the size was huge and boba was perfect consistency. However, my partner got the taro and it was not good. It was clumpy, flavor tasted like powder and just didn't taste good. We would go back but we would steer clear of the taro drink!

    Fely L.

    I tried this place years ago and didn't care for it. Decided to give them a try again and this time I enjoyed my drink. I like creamy drinks and fruit tea. This time around the drink was on point the cheese creama consistency was really good. My son really enjoyed the matcha brûlée as well. I-Tea, you won me back.

    Takoyaki
    Andrew T.

    There is plenty of parking in this area as well as a decent amount of seating inside. The service is good and the staff is friendly. There is also no public restroom here. The takoyaki and their seasoned curly fries were flavorful. Their variety food items are definitely tasty and good quality. The drinks are overall solid. My favorite drink here is the strawberry fruit tea. It's very refreshing and they definitely don't skimp on the toppings. Their milk teas are also enjoyable as well.

    Seasoned curly fries
    Annette T.

    If you're looking for thick and I mean thick pieces of popcorn chicken, i-Tea is THE place to be. I have tried many places all over the bay and I seem draw comparisons back to i-Tea. Why? Well for starters, you don't just get overly battered, dry, and skimpy pieces of chicken. The pieces are on the larger side but are juicy and thicker than your average (if you get what I'm saying). And the basil and pieces of garlic add the perfect finish to the popcorn chicken game. Pair this with their seasoned curly fries topped off with Kewpie mayo, Okonomi sauce (which is a savory teriyaki/unagi-type of sauce), Furikake seasoning, and you have yourself a whole meal and then some. Wash this all down with their wide selection of drinks and you're good to go for the day. I usually anchor on the taro milk tea or roasted oolong sea salt kreama with boba! The service is super efficient and fast when it comes to the drinks and while the food is cooked to order, at most, I've waited 10 minutes on a super busy day. Inside, it's fairly spacious with tables to eat at but if you're looking to get in and out, you can also place your order ahead through their app too! I think i-Tea is definitely one of my go-to's for all things snack and boba drink-related. Definitely get it before you regret it!

    Best Pop corn chicken! No spicy vs SPICYYY
    Hang M.

    I like my pop corn chicken spicy, this is the only place that can make it extra spicy, and omg, it's so good! I-tea don't play, they know how to make it extra spicy for you!

    Popcorn Chicken X-Spicy and Calamari X-Spicy
    Leonardo A.

    Best place to get some snack. Also, they have plenty of varieties you can choose with their milk tea...

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    No one picks up the phones for phone orders. Management needs to do something about this problem or will lose customers.

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    Nice place. Love the snacks. The place was clean and service was nice. Our go to place after dinner

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    Ask the Community - i-Tea

    What rewards program they use?

    Hello, iTea has a 5 Star Loyalty Program when you sign up with our App. Guest receive a point for every drink purchased. When you accumulate 10 points you receive a free… 

    Was the popcorn chicken always 8.50?

    Inflation. Gone up a $1 every year 😂. It'll be 9.50 next year so eat as much as you can now.

    Do you use non-dairy creamer?

    They use non dairy creamer for majority of the drinks but not all. Some drinks have a almond milk/soy milk option as well if you're lactose

    Is seating available?

    Nope!

    Do they sell gift cards?

    Sorry, at this moment we do not offer gift cards.

    Do your guy have door dash?

    They do not use DoorDash currently.

    Do you take phone orders?

    Hello, Yes, we do take phone orders now. You also have the option to go online and place your orders… 

    Do you guys have happy hours?

    They don't have Happy Hours currently!

    During Covid, do you deliver?

    I am sorry at this time we do not offer deliveries.

    Do you sell jugs or half gallons for parties?

    Hello, I am sorry at this moment we do not sell the drinks in jugs.

    What time does your kitchen close?

    Hi! Our Kitchen closes 15 mins before our closing time.

    Do you deliver?

    I am sorry we do not deliver.

    Do they sell honey dew milk tea i don't see it on their menu?

    I am sorry we do not sell Honeydew Milk Tea. However, we do sell quite a variety of different tea. Thanks you!

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