I've been stopping here with my son at least once a week since late July '21, when we moved in around the corner. The owners are serious about high-quality tea, great on its own or mixed, with or without boba or other additions. They go to the tea estates to source their Chinese black tea. As a tea-lover, I applaud this, and I enjoy discussing tea culture with them. The owners run the shop in colder weather, when people forget they offer special hot drinks, and hot teas, caffè lattes, and Vietnamese coffee. In the hotter months, the staff expands. The decor is subtle, the music never interferes with thought or speech, good amount of outside light. The tea mocktails are some of my favorites, usually juices or purées with green tea, sometimes jasmine green. I'd love some Moroccan tea, made with gunpowder green tea and fresh spearmint (peppermint is too strong), but it's not from Asia. Drink sizes are 16 (hot and cold) or 24 (cold only) oz. There's teaware, full leaf teas found on the menu (we love ancient black at home for iced tea), baked mochi treats, and tea jellies. We bring our own tea tumblers, more rigid than the plastic cups they use. There are often tea "barista" classes on weekends before they open for customers, should you like to learn something more exotic. On weekends and Mondays, they open at noon, otherwise it's 11am. read more

I ordered the Peony Plum No.2! It came out within 5 minutes. It tastes like Chinese salted plum with a hint of lime! The boba tastes like brown sugar. This is a great place to hang out with friends, do work, go on a one on one date, or have a small group hangout. They're always offering few samples close to the door so be sure to try them out! read more

Sinceretea - Peony Plum No.2 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Drink order: with milk, 50% sweet, with rose cream top, 24 oz iced Not too sweet refreshing read more

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I really enjoyed the cinnamon egg puff mochi and the berry in love drink. It was nice and relaxing to eat snacks and drink boba with my family on a nice Saturday evening. We used the self-service kiosk to order our drinks and snacks and they came out at a reasonable time. We did wish however that there was an accessible restroom though since there didn't appear to be one. read more

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Very pricey boba but so worth the price. You can really taste the quality here & I love to get it every once in a while as a treat. This is the only boba place that I know of that has rose jelly and it's sooooo delectable. Highly recommend trying it if you haven't already! read more

Sinceretea - Drink: Pink Lady - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Clean and quiet boba shop that's been around for some years now. Easy touch screen ordering system. Decent amount of seating for a small spot. Lots of fresh and fruity flavors. The Berry Merry was quite good, not too sweet and the tea flavor really shined through. read more

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I drive by Sinceretea all the time either going to/returning home from the main street of Japantown (Jackson Ave). Street parking only. They offer inside and outdoor seating if you prefer. The decor is simple and clean. The pricing is a bit pricey but that's what you pay for quality tea. *Pink Lady: organic green tea, rose jam, guava juice (added house-made rose jelly +$1.00). Light and refreshing. Next time, I will try their mochi egg puffs. Come support your local business! read more

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What an amazing experience! We just got to enjoy workshop one of three in learning the intricacies of tea. Of the three core types of tea (black, green, and oolong), the first class focuses on black teas. Jenny (store owner) is great at walking us step-by-step through different techniques in making tea, ranging from cold brew to making our own tea concentrate and mintea hibiscus specialtea. This is a great chill environment to learn about the nuances of tea! If you enjoy making your own tea, or just wanna learn more about tea, this is a great beginner class introduction to black tea! Thank you Jenny, Cyrus, and family for a wonderful experience! Looking forward to class #2! read more

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Tiny place with no parking. But you can find street parking in front. Ordered on the kiosk. Good choices for drinks. Not cheap but pretty tasty. We ordered the Berry Merry with boba and Lavender Lemonade. Tea was light and the strawberry tasted fresh but the drink seemed watered down. The Lemonade was better. Would try again if in the area. Service was ok. Inside was fairly clean. And it was nice and warm temperature! read more

Sinceretea - Berry Merry - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

One of my favorite spots for rose lemonade. This spot is tucked away near San Jose Japantown. This is my second time coming here and I got the rose lemonade. I like it a bit less sweet and with less ice. The drink comes with rose jelly that they make in house. The drink is refreshing and has a good rose flavor. It's not bitter or overwhelming. Also the lemonade isn't super sour too! It's a well balanced drink! read more

Sinceretea - Rose Lemonade & Lavender Lemonade - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a hidden boba shop that blends in with their neighbors and community. I've always drove past but never took a chance to try it out until today. I stopped by on a Thursday around 4pm. It looked like a slow day. The interior isn't huge but if you're looking for a place to sit down and do some work, this is a great spot. I ordered a Berry Merry which is green tea, tasted like jasmine, strawberry puree, and randomly orange juice. I ordered it less sweet and it was perfect for me. The tea was strong and slightly bitter, then you taste the sweetness of the strawberry puree. The orange juice was pretty subtle but it did pair well with the drink and added a slight tartness. Next time I would try some of their toppings. The service was pretty fast, it took less than 3 minutes for me to receive it. As I was ordering, I saw samples for drinks and some of their snacks. The entire room smelled like their egg waffles and it was extremely tempting. If I didn't have dinner soon I would've caved in. The interior was cozy, clean, neat, and aesthetic. I definitely would enjoy doing some work in here. read more

Sinceretea - Berry Merry - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

It took a while for the order to be served so keep this in mind when getting food. But the dark roasted oolong tea flavor was nice and strong and black sesame in the egg puff were nicely roasted with pieces of mochi in each puff! Great calm cafe study vibes ~ read more

Sinceretea - Dark Roasted Oolong Soy Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm not sure if this is just this drink, because we only tried one but something definitely tasted "off." Almost like something went bad in the drink itself. The jelly/pudding texture does not mix well with the drink itself either. I'd come back to try a different drink but this one was just not it. read more

Sinceretea - Teana Colada Teana Colada - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Like this place, great service and delicious food and coffee! A quiet and pleasant ambiance! read more

Sinceretea - Like this place, very neat, owner is pleasant and friendly! Enjoy the food, coffee and setting! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place made me feel so excited! First, when I walked it I was greeted by both a man and woman who were sweet and friendly. I was so excited to see samples - that's always fun! I sampled both the tea and mochi egg puff and was sold. Ended up ordering the black sesame egg puff which was delicious, and a custom tea. I went for the Peony Tea zero sweet pandan jelly and rose cream with a salted plum. YUM!!! The creams and jellies are homemade - not too sweet, just right. Actually had a hard time ordering because the whole menu looked magnificent :-). In terms of the ambiance, the space it self was well lit, bright and spacious. I was able to get easy street parking. read more

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We ordered through the QR code and waited 20 mins for my drink. The only reason I even got my order is because I asked the barista what was up with drinks. Everyone else who came in after me received their drinks and I saw that they stopped working on my order. After sometime I went up to them and asked, the reason they were holding on to it is because they had no more boba. I was there for so long why didn't they just ask ?? Waited so long for nothing. The drinks we got weren't even yummy and definitely not worth the money we paid. All together we paid around $19 plus tip. Could improve their recipes and service. read more

Pretty good boba, I wish the milk tea option was easier to find and navigate but overall was great! Very cozy and relaxing place. Service was good, handed us our drinks and had us on our way! read more

Sinceretea is a small shop located on a busy street. There isn't any designated parking, but the curbside parking is usually empty. Their online ordering system makes it a breeze to do pickup. Ordering in person is done on a kiosk at the shop. The system is the same as online ordering so it may be beneficial to order ahead of time or while in transit. They have a variety of drinks on their menu! However, the prices are higher than other shops in comparison. I usually opt for the Dark Roasted Oolong Tea with a splash of cream. It has a smooth flavor with a light (but obvious) oolong taste. It's always a refreshing drink to come back to after visiting other milk tea stores. Will be back again with my coworkers for our usual milk tea run. Sinceretea makes the process so fast and easy for us! read more

Lovely business, sweet staff, knowledgeable about their drinks. Love the table with the sample flavors. Definitely our go to spot during my lunch break. Very clean place. Will always return here anytime. read more

This is one of my favorite boba spots in San Jose! They do a really good job at making the tea the star of the drink, and their other seasonal drinks are delicious too (love their coconut pandan one). My go-to is usually the lavender green tea, which is the perfect amount of lavender flavor without overpowering the tea flavor. The toppings are pretty good too. They have screens where you can order, and service is quick. Everyone who works there is super nice and cares about making sure you enjoy your drink, even offering to remake it if needed. The shop itself is on the smaller side. Ambiance is minimal and cozy, and it's a nice place to study or get work done. It's probably one of my most frequented boba spots! read more

I've been here once yearssss ago and they did a major facelift - super cute and dainty. This is literally the closest boba place to my place.. which means easy to access! There's street parking on Taylor or on the residential streets. So excited about this cloud series! They have 3 flavors: Jasmine, peony, oolong. I went with the Jasmine one with boba. FYI this already comes with the strawberry foam so no need to add extra. The boba was made well, the perfect chewiness. I like that it has a good blend of tea flavor even though it's a blended ice drink.. and if the ice melts, it still tastes pretty good. My sister got the peony plum tea; it is super refreshing but it lacked ice.. there was no option to select ice level on the kiosk.. so we added more ice when we got home. Not sure how long this cloud series will be around but def will be back to try the other two flavors! read more

Sinceretea - Jasmine milk tea cloud & peony plum tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I discovered this place through the Japan town Farmers market. I saw they had tea jelly and was really excited. They offer samples so you can try a few types before committing. They were sold out of the oolong jelly before noon if that tells you anything. I loved everything I tried but opted for the jasmine green tea jelly with coconut milk. It was so good. It has a nice floral tea flavor. The roasted oolong has a more intense tea flavor if you like more flavor. I'll definitely be getting more tea from them in the future. read more

$8 dollar coffees and $10 egg puffs? No ac on a hot day? Are you kidding me? This place is sincerely horrible

Walked in and a mango green tea was $9.10. Walked out. Rip off. I get charging that much for matcha but for a green tea is crazy.

I came here after being recommended the tea class by a co-worker and seeing their seasonal drink, the CocoPandan. When I bought it and took it home, I found it refreshing but noticed a peculiar aftertaste from the pandan that made it less enjoyable than it could've been. I assume this was likely due to the sugar level, so I decided to try giving this place a second chance. This time I decided to bring some of my stuff so that I could do my own work in the cafe. There's very calming music that plays (though also the occasional ad) and a nice atmosphere, and their wifi is also pretty good. I also got the rose cream latte, but messed up my order and forgot to specify that I wanted iced. The barista was really nice about it and gave me the iced version free of charge while still letting me keep the hot version, which was really nice. The rose cream has a very nice, sweet taste to it, but does not combine with the coffee and as a result you will be left with two different flavors. This is probably the only flaw within the place, but is cancelled out when combined with every other aspect. Overall, this is a really nice place and I would recommend going here if you're near Japantown. read more

Sinceretea - Rose Cream Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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The tea was....not good. I don't think this place specializes in milk tea, so don't come here for that. I got a dark roasted oolong with whole milk and it was so watery and tasteless. The boba was decent. The lavender lemonade was alright. The golden spring drink (their "specialTea") was bitter and watery too. No pineapple flavor at all, like it was from a can. The workers were kind and we got our drinks pretty quick but gosh...what a let down. The drinks didn't look like the pictures and it felt very rushed and low quality even though it wasn't busy. read more

Sinceretea - The "Golden Spring" :/ just bitter pineapple water. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

One of my favorite milk tea places! It's always relaxing and clean inside. Owners are super nice :))

I really wanted to like Sinceretea since I live in the area, but it's just okay to me. Don't get me wrong, the teas and coffees are good, but I don't think it's anything to write home about. The workers are friendly enough and I've seen them explain items in detail to customers who are curious. Since they do speciality coffees, it makes me wonder why they only open at 11am (12 on weekends). I do wish they had different hours just so I could stop by before work when I'm craving one of their coffees. read more

Love having such a good tea shop right by my apartment! Sinceretea brews fresh and high quality teas, and I appreciate the consistency of quality in their drinks. It has a cozy vibe and is always kept clean and welcoming. always order ahead through their site, and they're usually done pretty quickly. Their coffee drinks are just as good as their teas! Most recently tried their strawberry cream latte, and their rose cream latte (so good with their house made rose jelly!) My favorite milk tea is their peanut butter cream tea, which is seasonal. Definitely check this place out! read more

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I'm BERRY hesitant to try a new place, but I'd proBOBAly be a bad yelper if I did not experiment. Maybe I came on a off day because theres so many positive reviews, will go back to retry and rerate. .:: Drink ::. Berry Merry $7.25: Organic green tea with strawberry puree and orange juice. I thought it was ok, the max sweetness is 50% on this drink. The mocktail drink was lacking strawberry flavor. It was not as bold as I expected it to be. Pretty pricey for a simple drink of that size, it was nothing extraordinary. I've paid for drinks before that were close to $8 but they were unique and I felt it was more worth it. .:: Ambiance / Service / Parking ::. The place is super minimalistic white+ light wood vibes, very zen, with plants scattered. They play a variety of music, sounded like korean? Self serve, order at kiosk and pick up at counter, they call you by the name you input. Came pretty quickly. Parking was easy, street parking right outside of the boba shop, 2 hr free parking. read more

Sinceretea - Berry Merry $7.25 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Loved my experience here at Sinceretea! While we were ordering, a member of the staff spilled a drink, but they were quick to clean it and help us with whatever questions we needed. I also love how the interior of the store looked. It's so clean, modern, and simplistic. There was a self serve jasmine green milk tea sample station on the side, which I thought was so cool because it resulted to me getting it. Berry Merry: A solid strawberry green tea with a hint of citrus flavor. I would say the tea isn't that strong, so if you like fruity flavors in your tea, then this is a good option for you. Jasmine Green Milk Tea: So good! Great balance of milk and tea flavor. This is how a jasmine green milk tea should be! read more

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This was actually so good. I was pleasantly surprised. The mango and coconut combination hit. I find myself still thinking about this drink and craving it. If it was closer to home, I would definitely visit more frequently. It reminded me of a mango lassi and pina colada. I love that everything is clean here and it's good to know what we are putting in our bodies. read more

Sinceretea - Mango Paradise - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The rose lemonade was pretty good. Nice and refreshing on a hot day. The rose jelly is also really good and added texture to the drink. They also put in little rose petals at the bottom which added an extra rose flavor. If you go to sinceretea I would recommend getting their fruit teas over their milk teas. The only problem I have is their price. Even for the bay area it's around $6-$8 for a drink which is pretty steep in my opinion. read more

Sinceretea - Rose Lemonade - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious, high quality tea. I'd venture to say that the black tea quality is better than Chi Cha San Chen's in neighboring Cupertino :) Sinceretea specializes in premium quality teas and has a minimal menu featuring a diverse interpretation of teas, from minimally crafted loose leafs to fun specialty tea-centric mocktails. In terms of mocktails, I love the Pink Lady with rose jelly! The pink lady has a jasmine green tea base layered with flavors of rose and guava! All of their jellies are exclusively made in house and just blossom with flavors! I especially love the rose jelly, definitely have rarely, if ever, tasted a jelly so fragrant! I think I order this one regular sweet, which isn't too sweet :) If you're looking for a more classic tea, I highly recommend their black tea with cream and boba, if you're in the mood :) The black tea is round and bold without having too astringent or flat of a finish (which is more characteristic of lower quality teas). I love this tea when I'm in the mood for minimal flavors with a complex tea evolution, def a new favorite :) Cute, trendy, minimal decor with chic millennial living room vibes. Don't worry if you don't see a bathroom inside, there's actually an accessible public bathroom close by (they'll give you the key to it) :) I was worried because I wanted to get some work done here- and they were selling tea lol Def make a trip here to experience a well-curated selection of loose leaf teas and creative tea mocktails :) read more

Winter decided to linger in the Bay Area longer this year (thanks global warming!), and so have my cravings for hot soup and hot drinks! We decided to go to Sinceretea after walking around in the cold for a pick-me-up. I haven't been here since they closed off the seating area during the pandemic. But their indoor seating is open now! There are a couple of tables and a bar table by the window. This is a close walk from the heart of J-town and the only boba store in the area. There is limited street parking, but I suggest finding parking near the residential areas of 7th near Esplanade. They have a fair amount of teas and some coffee drinks to choose from. They also offer alternative milks for an additional cost. Ordering is solely through the touchpad screen and payment is digital/card only. Last time I got a jasmine tea with almond milk, but this time I got the oolong tea with almond milk. Unfortunately, the downside of making tea drinks quickly is that tea isn't able to be steeped long enough. I feel like the tea flavor wasn't strong enough for me and was diluted by the milk. It wasn't a bad drink though! These days the drinks are at a similar price point as other boba shops. They used to be a dollar or two cheaper! There are also snacks like mochi egg puffs and mochi waffles that I haven't had the chance to try. This humble and underrated cafe is a nice study spot or place to catch up with a friend in J-town. Check it out! read more

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Nice and quiet location. Perfect for doing some work. Coconut latte lacked the flavor of coffee read more

This is a review that I should have done a LONG time ago being that I've been coming here for the past 2 years consistently. Sinceretea is by far my favorite spot to visit for studying/getting work done and their refreshing teas. The owners and the staff are all super nice and they get your orders done quickly (typically within 5min of the order). They also have tea workshops and provide all of the materials for you to take home/buy additional pieces if you want to learn how to brew teas at home. The vibes and atmosphere make for a nice place to get work done if you like a space that isn't too loud but not dead silent like me. They sell small snacks like mochi egg puffs and potstickers, but you can also bring your own food. Drinks: 5/5 My friend and I randomly stumbled across this tea shop one day in the summer when it was blazing hot, and we liked it so much, we keep coming back. If you like tea this is the place for you because the owners put in the time and effort to brew good quality teas, which make for a refreshing milk tea. They can make it hot or iced, which means you can get a high quality milk tea regardless of the weather. My personal favorites are the jasmine milk tea with either their vegan coconut or rose jellies and their ancient black milk tea. But, both the dark and light roasted oolongs are close seconds. They also have special teas which are drinks that use brewed tea mixed with either juice or jams that will quench your thirst. They have flavors ranging from berries, citrus, and tropical. I like the berry merry and mango paradise. I'm not a big coffee fan, so I haven't tried their lattes but a lot of customers come in to get them. The decaffeinated drinks are not my favorite, but I do on occasion order these when I'm not feeling like drinking caffeine (these are great options if you want a drink like a lemonade or strawberry milk). Unless you like your teas super sweet, I think 50% sugar is the sweet spot for those who like the taste of tea but want something slightly sweeter than the traditional brewed tea. Some say that the price is high, but once I learned about the brewing process and how much time the owners put into perfecting the recipe for each of the drinks, I don't really think it is. Plus, every other shop around has a similar price range, but I think Sinceretea has a higher quality tea flavor profile, which makes the price worth it. Staff/Service: 5/5 Everyone that works here, including the owners, are really nice and respectful. Being that I've been coming here at least once a week during my quarters for the last 2 years, I'm surprised that most, if not all of them, recognize me and my friend. They will get your order done within 5min, unless it's super crowded, but even then, you're in and out within 10min max. You do order from a tablet, but if you ask and need help, the staff will step in the help you out and provide recs if you need some. The owners are super kind and I loved taking their workshops to learn about how to make the teas at home, which I've been doing for my family when I'm too lazy to leave the house. Highly recommend taking these workshops if you like brewing tea! Space: 4/5 The shop is an aesthetic interior design with good vibes, making it for a great spot to study/work or just hang out with friends. There isn't a whole lot of seating, but a decent amount for the size of the shop. Even when it's busy, there aren't many people that sit for long periods of time (other than myself and a few other regulars). So, if you wait for a bit you'll usually be able to grab a seat. They do also have outdoor seating with umbrellas for the dog/pet owners that want to hang out. As for parking, there's only street parking, but it's rarely ever crowded unless there's an event happening in Japantown. read more

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Bright, clean, welcoming. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for smaller groups of 3-4. Mellow music. You order on a touchscreen and the staff prepares your drinks fairly fast. We enjoyed an ice jasmine green tea with boba, an ice pink lady with boba, and an ice lavender green tea. They recommend 50% sweetness which is perfect. Very refreshing. read more

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I love this place. It became my favorite boba shop in a short amount of time and this review is about a year overdue. I originally happened upon it on the way home from work when I took a wrong turn to try and get out of traffic haha. And since then I have often treated myself by taking a detour to bring home some delicious milk teas. The rotating seasonal drinks are fun and bring back regulars like me to try different drinks during different seasons. I love this concept and each new drink has been quality. Building your own drinks and customizing everything is easy as well. I prefer boba places that allow you to create your own drinks. Great tea flavor, not too sweet, and the only place I know that does a variety of tasty agar jellies. I like grass jelly drink a lot, and while they don't have as a that specific one they have rose, coconut, pandan, and coffee jellies in the same texture! Which match their drinks well. The jellies are also vegan if that matters to you. The egg mochi puffs are tasty and very filling. I get them to share. read more

They are not kidding about the quality of the tea, I am glad I stopped by on my lunch. I love these kinds of drinks but so many spots have so much sugar and I just can't be drinking sugar like that. I got the mango paradise and even got less sugar and it was still so good with just the right amount of sweetness. The jasmine tea was soo soo good! I can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

Sinceretea - Mango Paradise - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California