My family and I visited this place after eating at Haven City and wanting to try out a different boba place other than boba time or sunright. We walked in and was immediately greeted by an employee who asked us for our order. I started with asking for a jasmine milk green tea with boba for my daughter then asked for a side of boba for the little one. I was told that they don't sell boba separately only with a drink. I thought it was weird having never experienced that at any other boba shops I've ever been to so I thought to order another drink with the boba in a separate cup. I'm eyeing the small clear cup that I'm sure is used for water requests but was then told they don't do that and they charge $1 for a cup. at this point I'm thinking it's pretty ridiculous so theemployee looks to her left at the table where a couple is sitting. I'm assuming they must have been the owners and the guy said to her that they can't separate the boba from the drink. He can clearly hear our exchange but speaks only to her until we turn and ask him directly. He then responds to us and said along the lines of " you can buy the drink, and the extra cup to separate the boba yourselves"! Then proceeds to grab his laptop, drinks and goes to the back, leaving his employee to deal with now an annoyed and irritated customer. Slow handclap to the manager for holding his ground and making it awkward for everyone in the room. Obviously this left a bad taste in our mouths (pun intended) and I'll never go back to this location. He was rude, could have empathized or explained the reasoning behind that but instead he had an attitude. Look I get it you have a business to run, but in this business of providing a service to people there's got to be some flexibility. It's not like we were asking for a large cup of the boba, we just wanted a scoop that is normally given when you order a drink. You pretty much advertised ordering a cup of boba on your IG page!!! What the Heck I was also ready to pay full price for $7 drink without the actual drink!! But nope.... Reply to the business owner: Ok I get that it's not a side item that is offered but what could have been offered was simple customer service. Knowing what we wanted and actually providing us options that makes sense... not "ok we'll make you a drink and you could separate it yourselves". Actually if you had interacted with us on a one on one level instead of through your employee you would have known that I was annoyed. In fact, you both promptly gathered up your belongings and left to the back instead of ensuring that all was well. As for the impression I made..I did not make a scene bc I did not want to interrupt your place of business. I did ask additional questions to the employee, several in fact, to try to find an alternative solution. For instance, " can I buy a drink without the drink and only the boba inside the cup?" To which the answer was no. I'll accept your apology, thanks and hopefully you can accept this transparent review as one with feedback from a customer based on first time experience. Good luck on your business! read more

This is the best Boba place in Rancho, I only go there after I discover this place! I like their peach tea and jasmine milk tea. read more

RareTea - Wrong order with coconuts jelly. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Rare Tea is something that hits your palate, which then translates to your happy mood all day. Every kind of drink from Rare tea is one of those experiences that will quench your soul and make you want some more! SIMPLY THE BEST! read more

I ordered the Iron Goddess Milk Tea at 50% sweetness, and it was the perfect sweetness level for me. The employees were super helpful in helping me decide on the level of sweetness since it was my first time. The Iron Goddess is a roasted oolong milk tea, and it has a stronger tea flavor than their regular oolong milk tea. The boba pearls were just okay, but I loved their milk tea. Would come again! read more

RareTea - Iron Goddess Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

BOMB boba, RareTea is my new go-to. Thai tea 10/10, perfect amount of tea and cream mixture Boba: chewy, sweet, and A LOT of boba. Will definitely be back to try other items. Friendly staff, parking, clean establishment read more

RareTea - Thai tea w boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Super chill spot to get your fix in for something refreshing and friendly a atmosphere for studying or networking environment. Service is fast and friendly and drinks always consistent! read more

RareTea - MANGA GREEN TEA W/LYCHEE JELLYYYYYY - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

They have really good taro milk tea here! The milk that they use doesn't upset my stomach. Their boba is always so soft! read more

Randomly decided to stop and get a milk tea here. They are located next to Haven City Market. I was greeted upon arrival and the employee provided me with great options. I opted to choose the Okinawa milk tea, 100% sweetness level, and it was perfect. I was impressed that it wasn't very sweet. I also ordered a taro smoothie, 100% sweetness level, and it was very refreshing! Highly recommend:) read more

RareTea - Okinawa Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

We came here for their grand opening and the service is quick despite the long line. The ambiance of the store is so nice and the store has a medium noise level, so it seems like a good spot to study. We ordered the Rose Matcha Latte, Thai Tea, Matcha Latte, Jasmine Milk Tea, Mango Green Tea, Lychee Green Tea with aiyu jelly. Their Rose Matcha Latte is made with ceremonial grade matcha and it even has rose petals in it. The matcha has richness to it with notes of floral. The sweetness by default is well-balanced, not too sweet or watered-down. It comes with organic milk by default but they have an oat milk alternative. 10/10 would recommend going to this boba shop!! read more

RareTea - Jasmine Milk Tea, Uji Matcha Latte, Mango Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Wow the drinks are amazing. We got the Thai tea with boba let me tell you the boba was the perfect consistency. It was just right. We also tried mango green tea with lychee jelly. It was so refreshing. You can tell the difference in the quality of the tea and the mango purée. The staff is very friendly. If you haven't tried it what are you waiting for. read more

RareTea - Thai tea and mango green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

See all

I've been here way too many times in the last couple weeks! Everything I've tried has been really good. The boba is nice and soft and chewy. Everyone has been so friendly too. Some of the drinks ive tried so fa - strawberry milk tea smootea - strawberry berry snow cream - caramelized brown sugar boba milk - strawberry matcha latte - Okinawa milk tea - Oreo milk tea read more

See all

Came here on a Saturday evening and it was surprisingly not busy at all. The drinks we got weren't the best drinks in the world but they were pretty tasty, the service was good (especially considering there seemed to be only one person working), and the everything was made quickly. I got the Strawberry Milk Tea Smootea and my brother got the Thai Tea. I don't think I'd get this drink again, and would probably opt for the plain strawberry smoothie. I believe the Smootea is just a mix of the strawberry milk tea and the smoothie and I didn't really like the aftertaste of the strawberry milk tea in it after a bit. read more

RareTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I've visited this boba spot several times since moving to Rancho Cucamonga and initially thought it was a great place to study. Unfortunately, today was a different experience. Upon sitting down at the table near the door, we were promptly told by the manager that the table was reserved for individuals with disabilities. Fair enough--we immediately moved. However, it was interesting to note that when two other customers sat at the same table later, no one said anything to them. My study group typically purchases drinks at staggered times to avoid them becoming watered down by the time we settle in. Despite this, one of the staff members came out to inform us that we weren't allowed to study unless everyone had already purchased a drink. The timing of this feedback wasn't ideal, to say the least, and it left us feeling unwelcome. The manager's demeanor didn't help matters either. As for the drinks, they've been consistently okay at best. Every time I've ordered here, the teas tasted under extracted--mostly milk and sugar with just the faintest hint of tea. I thought this place was a nice spot to study at since it is usually empty. Now it makes sense why. In response to owner: Thank you for taking the time to respond to my review. I appreciate your effort to provide clarification regarding your policies and services. While I understand and respect the need for clear guidelines regarding table use and purchases, I believe the way these were communicated during my visit could have been handled more effectively. My group complied with your staff's requests; however, it was disappointing to observe inconsistent enforcement of the rules, as other customers were allowed to use the same reserved table without intervention almost immediately after we were asked to move. This inconsistency, combined with the tone and timing of the feedback we received, left us feeling unwelcome despite our intention to support your business. Additionally, when we were informed that each member of our group needed to make a purchase, we explained that we were staggering our orders to prevent drinks from becoming watered down, with every intention of making purchases. This could have been an ideal moment for your staff to inform us about the option to pay upfront and have drinks prepared later, as you mentioned in your response. Unfortunately, this option was not communicated at the time. Clearer communication at that moment could have significantly improved our experience and avoided unnecessary frustration. I also found your mention of our group staying for 4-5 hours dismissive of the concerns I raised. Feeling welcome is about how customers are treated throughout their visit, not the duration of their stay. A consistent, thoughtful approach to policy enforcement would go a long way in fostering a positive experience for all customers. I'm sharing this feedback not to criticize, but to highlight an opportunity for improvement. Thank you for your time and consideration. read more

We really enjoyed the boba here after hanging out at the Haven City Market! I appreciate how you can adjust the sweetness level to your taste and the drink. Employees were also friendly:) read more

RareTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Back in town to visit my FAVE tea shop!! Tea-Presso 'Iron Goddess' Milk tea w/Boba. Fresh ingredients, customizable sweetness level and YUMMY read more

RareTea - Thai Milk Tea and a Tea-Presso 'Iron Goddess' Milk Tea w/Boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

See all

Visited this new tea/boba spot yesterday during their soft opening and I'm so glad we did. I got the Strawberry Milk Tea Smootea and it was delicious. Very refreshing and light. No weird after taste, unlike at other places. Def must try if you're in the area! read more

I was really hoping to like this place but unfortunately I was really disappointed. The location itself seems to be new and super clean. Menu is easy to read, but nothing is customizable like other boba places other than the milk and ice options. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte, which looked super good but tasted the complete opposite. My drink tasted super bitter even after I had mixed it together. I was only able to take a few sips before tossing it. read more

I come here a lot because they are GOOD. Located in the same parking lot as Haven City Market but to left a bit past the Goodwill. On my first 5 visits I always got their Kiwi Fruit Tea w/ Aiyu Jelly. I can tell they use real kiwi because I'm a little allergic and my throat gets scratchy when I drink it. On one visit I was feeling adventurous and got 2 different drinks. One was the Grape Duo, a green & purple grape smoothie with chunks of grape blended in. It also comes with a large scoop of cheese foam. I'm not a fan of the cheese foam but it was my fault for not noticing it in the picture. I also got the Iron Goddess of Mercy (Tieguanyin) tea-spresso. This is one of my favorite oolongs and they capture the butter-y flavor of the leaves perfectly. Definitely new favorite drink! I cannot recommend this place enough! If you are on the area- go to Rare Tea. read more

RareTea - Hours, 11:30am-9pm everyday - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Awesome Boba drinks here!! The best!! Very clean store, staff is friendly and professional AAAAA+++++ read more

Best boba milk tea I've ever had. They nail all the elements of a great milk tea: perfect boba texture balanced tea flavor right amount of sweetness (standard) read more

This place has remained my favorite place for boba in the area for the past several years. Having tried at least a dozen different teas, all have been excellent. The staff is generally very friendly, save for one woman who tends to be on the glum and unresponsive side; if such a thing is important to you, then consider yourself admonished. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. RareTea is my go-to boba place. The flavors/boba quality are always consistent. The best drinks by far are the Caramelized Brown Sugar Boba and the Strawberry Smootea. I hope in the future they have more things you can buy with the rewards points! read more

Went here during their soft opening and they have the best matcha latte in the area! I've never ordered a matcha latte drink in a non matcha based boba store and enjoyed it since their matcha is always watered down but RareTea's matcha latte is creamy and thick instead of watery so I highly recommend for any matcha lovers!!! (they use ceremonial matcha powder) Staff was friendly and we got our drinks pretty quickly. Will be returning! read more

RareTea - Matcha latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Great owners very nice great place to get your boba tea, sweet and fresh toppings everyday. Much recommended. Clean environment. read more

RareTea - Great owners very nice great place to get your boba tea, sweet and fresh toppings everyday. Much recommended. Clean environment. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

RareTea is a solid place to get great drinks! They are the perfect combo of sweet and you can still taste the tea. I really want to try more drinks but unfortunately I have to wait for my local Washington location to open. I'm glad I got to try it out while I was in California. Now I know it's worth going again. The milk tea and fruit tea were both good. You really can't go wrong here. read more

RareTea - Milk tea with boba and mango green tea with lychee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

This was my first time here at Rare Tea. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by the whole staff There was this employee that was wearing a beanie I didn't get his name that has great customer service! He made my drink just the way I like it. This is one place I'll keep coming back! :) read more

There is ample parking with a lot of slots to handle the popularity of the customers. This is the first star. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable making the 2nd star. The 3rd star is for the reward program for buying their products based on points. The 4th star is for the customer service that we received. The final star is for the delicious fresh fruit green tea watermelon, strawberry. This is definitely Rare Tea. Most places use syrup. I enjoyed my watermelon green tea that had half sweetness and regular ice. This is definitely worth the travel for fresh fruit tea. read more

RareTea - Watermelon fresh fruit green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

This place is amazing. My boyfriend and I go every weekend and get a Oreo Smoothie and Black Milk Tea. Everyone here is insanely nice and I'm pretty sure we have met the owner a few times who is also incredibly nice. The atmosphere of the place is nice and relaxing too if you wanted to stay and enjoy it at the store. read more

RareTea - Black Milk Tea with no Boba. Light ice. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Their attitude and service is the worst one in Rancho Cucamonga , the drinks not good enough, especially the worst attitude, don't go , waste your time! read more

It was my first time here, i tried the Earl Grey boba and the Honey milk tea!! Soooooo yummy! The owner was really friendly and the place is nice and clean. Definitely will go more often. read more

RareTea - Honey Milk tea, lite ice, 100% sweetness 10/10 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

If you're looking for flavorful high-quality tea, that would be the place to go. They are not your run-of-the-mill Boba place. They are an amazing flavorful location with a wide variety of items. What I love about this place is the staff and owners are so knowledgeable and care about what they're serving. read more

This place is seriously one of the best in the city for finding something refreshing! I tend to come here when I have the time and the drinks do not disappoint! My go-to is their Kyoto Grape Tea and pictured here is their Mango Passionfruit Green Tea. read more

RareTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Came here and ordered 11 drinks. Everyone loved what they got. I ordered a roasted oolong milk tea with grass jelly and snow cream. Snow cream was delicious! Not too sweet but not a salty milk form. The tea was tasty and powered me through all my Thanksgiving cooking. Better half got the special blend milk tea which I was surprised by because I liked it better! I tasted notes of green tea in there but was also just surprised by the different flavor notes, it was really good! The service is the best you can get anywhere. The staff were working Thanksgiving, had a great attitude, were super patient and helpful with me ordering 11 drinks and even though I tipped less than I should have (I know shame on my me, should have thought that through more). The person taking our order was still nice enough to thank us for tipping. Like genuinely thanked me! If that's not excellent service, I don't know what is. Can't wait to go again and tip properly. read more

Their brown sugar boba is better than regular boba! So good! The service is fast, very friendly, and they have great recommendations! It is so cute inside! read more

Love the winter melon tea. This tea place is hidden behind a big building. I would have never known it was there if it weren't for Yelp. I go to church one block away. This is my go-to tea on Sunday morning or before bible study. read more

Updated review that I've been meaning to write - Best boba in the area. And there are a lot of options in Rancho. Located right by Haven City Market. The boba is perfectly made. Super fresh and soft, but not too soft. I loooove their brown sugar boba because it offers the perfect amount of sweetness when ordering 0% sweetness. Many boba shops are never consistent when it comes to sweetness level. It's either too sweet or not at all. I typically order 0% sweetness since I think the boba adds that bit of sweetness I need. But RareTea is super consistent and my drinks always come out to my liking. Just a touch of the sweetness that I actually want. Service is friendly and super fast. No complaints! read more

Pros -lots of fruit tea options -fast service -friendly staff Cons -generic bubble tea read more

Ordered online, no waiting time... so easy and convinience... Good drinks, good boba.. so delicious!!! read more

RareTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Not bad! I think it's pretty good! The lemon winter melon was a bit too lemony for me but overall it was pretty good! I came back and got a mango green tea which was pretty good! I've been to over 20 boba places. I have to say this one isn't bad! Overall I'd go again :) read more

My New Fave Boba Place. Left: Strawberry Berry Snow Cream & Strawberry Milk Tea Smootea, these drinks are both refreshing and not too sweet (i did 80% sugar for both drinks). read more

RareTea - Strawberry Berry Snow Cream & Strawberry Milk Tea Smootea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California