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    4.3 (294 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Donna L.

    Very small but welcoming -- very wholesome team and good vibes. Staff members were very kind and friendly! Very clean! Didn't try the food but tried the Iced Ice Cream Milk Tea; very refreshing and delicious! Portion is huge; large size. Lots of different options available from milk teas to fruit teas, I would definitely recommend and would try something new next time!

    Egg puffs available plain or with toppings
    Josiah W.

    Stopped by RareTea on my lunch break and grabbed a Mango Dragon Fruit with no lychee. Man, this hit the spot on a hot day like today. The mango and dragon fruit were a really good combo. super refreshing and not too heavy. I'm usually not the biggest boba person, but this drink was actually really good and I'll definitely be getting it again. Katrina helped me out and was really nice. service was quick my drink came out fast. The shop itself was really nice and cute too. They have a seating area where you can sit down and enjoy your drink or one of their snacks. On my next visit, I'm definitely trying the egg puffs. They looked really good, and you can add toppings like chocolate or strawberries. I also noticed they have a lunch special from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with select drinks at a discounted price, which is always a plus when you're grabbing something on your break. This definitely made my lunch break a lot better. Highly recommend if you're downtown and looking for something cold refreshing.

    mango green tea, caramelized boba milk tea
    Louise V.

    i visited during a weekday an hour before closing, and it wasn't busy at all! service was super friendly and quick too. i ordered a mango green tea with boba and it was the perfect amount of sweetness, and it was so refreshing during a heat wave! although the shop was on the smaller side, there was plenty of seating inside and outside. it was a great place to walk around too!! awesome business to support!

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    Stephanie H.

    It's been years since I've been to this RareTea, located in DoCo, but was in the area and stopped by late on a weekend night. It's not a big space. There's a handful of places to sit (three tables and some counter seating). Service was excellent, both helpful and friendly. I'll note the Rose Matcha didn't have much of a rose taste. However, the matcha drinks tastes of good quality and not at all chalky.

    Lim L.

    Stumbled upon this place while walking around Golden 1 Center. I was hooked by all the appealing pictures of their drinks on the walls, so I decided to order their Mango Coconut + noodle. There was no wait, and I got my drink in no time. From the very first sip, I was sold! And when they say this drink is part of their coconut series, you better believe there's coconut in it! Can't wait to try other drinks on their menu next time.

    Tracy L.

    I have not been to RareTea in a while, and it was my first time at the DOCO location. The location is great, as it's right near the arena with plenty of other food, drink, and shopping options as well. I will say however I was a bit disappointed in my drink. I ordered the Kiwi Fruit Tea w/ Aiyu jelly and felt that it was too tea-forward for my liking even when I mixed it. The sips with the kiwi and jelly together made it better, however, it was difficult to get everything together, so I got the bitter tea taste many sips.

    Taro smoothie
    Ema M.

    This has become my new favorite spot to get a cold tea drink. I work across the street and my coworkers and I come here at least once a week. We love the flavors they have, and the prices are reasonable. Great service . I've ordered online and at the spot. I've tried a few different teas, matcha, taro, and there's plenty more I want to try! Nice chill ambiance. I definitely recommend stopping in if you're ever in DOCO.

    Jeffrey C.

    Pretty good tea overall, good classic boba and fantastic strawberry crema tea (that's prob my fav here). 4/5 above average but there's a lot of competition for great boba in Sac these days.

    Okinawa Milk Tea
    Aaron S.

    Good Okinawa milk tea. The place was nice and cold that helped with the outside temps being 100.

    Marah H.

    Rare tea appeared right when I was craving bubble tea in a fierce way. They're located in DOCO on the upper level near Macy's. There was no wait when I walked in and placed an order for a 'mango milk tea with boba'. Staff were very friendly and prices are fair. Seating is limited but if you can snag a table I recommend enjoying your tea and egg waffle in the restaurant. Overall the tea was pretty great and I had no complaints.

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    Darah M.

    Order: Handmade Taro milk tea with reg boba. $7 They also had honey boba, but that would be extra $1. Rare Tea shares the same space as Satori Sushi. Two yummy goodies in one place. The person at the register gave me a heads about my order that there was no sugar and described the drink to have chunks of Taro. I appreciate the details. They asked if I wanted to sweeten the drink. Since the boba was slightly sweet, I turned down the option. Initially, I thought the drink was tasty, but as I kept drinking it, I realized how bland it was.   They did offer again to sweeten it after my first sip, but I still said no. I don't regret it. Now I know. I would go back again. 5 stars for excellent customer service.

    My little man waiting for his bubble tea!
    Raheem A.

    At age 10, my son is at a stage where he is trying to figure out his desired style (appearance), hobbies, and foods. A few months ago, he and I were at an event where they were distributing free samples of bubble tea. Although I found it to be overbearingly sweet, he absolutely loved it (no surprise)! Therefore, after returning an item to the nearby Macy's, I figured that I would treat him to some bubble at RareTea. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by all three employees working behind the counter. Since this was my son's first time ordering bubble and there was a plethora of options on the menu, my son asked one of the employees for a recommendation. The employee pleasantly suggested the Okinawa Milk Tea, which was one of the employee's personal favorites and an overall popular drink choice. After placing the order, the employee immediately began making the drink and my son had his order in hand less than a minute later. My son found the drink + boba balls to be delicious; so delicious that he consumed it over a two day span to ensure that he had it to look forward to the next day. It's funny how a simple item like bubble, brought so much joy to my son (much cheaper than the newest video game or shoes). Although I try to regulate how much sugar our household consumes, a little bubble every now and then won't hurt. Thank you RareTea!

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    The matcha latte with oat milk is decent quality. The staff is friendly and will assist you with selecting a drink. There is ample seating.

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    The jasmine milk tea was pretty good here! The star of the drink was definitely the boba! Perfect texture and sweetness!

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    Ask the Community - RareTea

    Do they have a bathroom that customers can use?

    Yea, DOCO have a restroom right across from the shop

    So do they have non caffeinated tea?

    I heard if you buy the plastic bottle, when you bring it back and use it you'll get a discount, is that true?

    Yes. It's about 10 cents.

    Is there a snack menu or is it a drinks-only place?

    I have not seen any snacks. I've been in twice for drinks.

    Whats the difference between the Strawberry Berry and the 2.0?

    Hi, The regular one is more like a smoothie and the 2.0 is like a drink.… 

    Are there dairy free/caffeine free options?

    To clarify, they have almond milk and soy milk, they DO NOT have caffeine free options. Which was very sad for me because I can't drink caffeine, and I was so excited for a boba place with a caffeine free option for once. I went in and asked, and… 

    Is the bottle made out of plastic or glass? Is it reusable for next visit?

    Hi, It is made of recyclable plastic and you may bring it back to reuse.… 

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