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    4.2 (499 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
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    Quiet
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Berry Merry
    Kaho L.

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

    Pink Lady.
    Lloyd C.

    I drive by Sinceretea all the time either going to/returning home from the main street of Japantown (Jackson Ave). Street parking only. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They offer inside and outdoor seating if you prefer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is simple and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

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    Pooja R.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great chill environment to learn about the nuances of tea![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    Berry Merry
    HanNa P.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was fairly clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And it was nice and warm temperature![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Rose Lemonade & Lavender Lemonade
    Kelli K.

    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!

    Berry Merry
    Eric K.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The entire room smelled like their egg waffles and it was extremely tempting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I didn't have dinner soon I would've caved in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was cozy, clean, neat, and aesthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely would enjoy doing some work in here.

    Teana Colada
    Emery N.

    I ordered the Teana Colada without coconut cream. My drink came out within 10 minutes. I was not too sweet at 25% sugar so I asked for a bit more and it was good enough for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This shop is a great place for studying or dates. It's mostly quiet with students here[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Unfortunately parking is limited to 15 minutes outside so find streetside parking elsewhere. I recommend this place if you're ever in downtown San Jose and want boba and a quiet environment!

    Dark Roasted Oolong Soy Milk Tea
    Katie T.

    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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great calm cafe study vibes ~[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Teana Colada Teana Colada
    Neha B.

    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.

    Like this place, very neat, owner is pleasant and friendly! Enjoy the food, coffee and setting!
    Charles H.

    Like this place, great service and delicious food and coffee! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A quiet and pleasant ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!

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    Carine B.

    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 :-). [[HIGHLIGHT]]In terms of the ambiance, the space it self was well lit, bright and spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was able to get easy street parking.

    Jasmine milk tea cloud & peony plum tea
    Irene L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been here once yearssss ago and they did a major facelift - super cute and dainty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    The "Golden Spring" :/ just bitter pineapple water.

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    Great environment and very friendly staff. I love their egg puffs. They are very addictive.

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    Loved the taro cloud boba. My favorite place so far. I heard the mochi waffles were quite good. I didn't have a taste.

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    8 years ago

    A fantastic family run boba shop with a modern ambience and tasty drinks. I highly recommend the roasted oolong milk tea.

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    7 years ago

    Bacon egg puff is such a delicious snack and their drinks are so quenching! Also, very cute and clean environment

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    Good. Its good. I don't want to write anything more. Just try this place. Please. Yelp wont let me do a short review.

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    Skip the snacks, cancerously slow. Drinks are fine.... Service, none, probably could be ran via kiosk.

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    So thankful for such a great boba spot in Japantown! Great tea options and such a cute ambiance! Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Sinceretea

    What does the 3 liter carton include?

    Just the tea of your choice

    Does this shop sell gift cards?

    Yes

    Are there dairy-free milks available?

    Yes, they use a non dairy creamer

    Can you adjust sweetness and ice level here? What teas can be made without sugar/syrup? For the…

    You can adjust sweetness, their scale is Normal sugar, Less sugar, No additional sugar, and Extra sugar.… 

    Are the floaties just there for decoration or how do you get them??!

    The floaties are there for just decorations. It is on a table with some other props you can use!

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    Ceré Tea

    Ceré Tea

    4.5
    (532 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    Cere Tea is easily one of my favorite, if not my favorite, matcha spots in the Bay Area. If you're…read morelooking for high-quality matcha and delicious einspanners, this place is absolutely worth the drive. // Banana pudding matcha einspanner My go-to. The banana pudding tastes fresh and natural without being overpowering or overly sweet. The cookie crumble adds the perfect bit of texture and ties everything together. It's one of those drinks I keep craving. // Sunny Side Up Matcha Einspanner I genuinely thought they had cracked a real egg on top at first (oopsies). It's actually mango syrup, which is super creative. The mango is definitely on the sweeter side, so I like letting the ice melt just a little before drinking- it balances everything out really nicely. // Hojicha If you're a hojicha fan, you can't go wrong with any of their hojicha drinks. They have a deep, roasted flavor that's incredibly satisfying. My personal favorite is the Osmanthus Hojicha Einspanner because the floral osmanthus pairs beautifully with the nutty hojicha. Beyond the drinks, I also appreciate that the quality is consistently excellent. It's one of the few places where you can really taste the quality of the matcha. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

    I love a good strawberry matcha, especially being able to customize it with dairy free milk so I…read morewas excited to try Cere Tea! The line was long due to the weekend, but went by fairly quickly given you order on a touch screen. I had some questions and was able to grab someone making drinks to quickly answer them. There was a a strawberry matcha with strawberry foam on the counter for pick up that looked insane but there was no way to sub out the dairy in the foam (crying in allergies) so I got the oat milk strawberry matcha. It was a little watery and the strawberries were a tad syrupy but overall had great flavor. Easy to order and tables always open up to wait for your drink. Probably not a great place to plan to hang out with your drink through given it's a tad small inside and crowded! Excited to come back and try more drinks!

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    Kokuto Hojicha Latte
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    Haiku Teahouse

    Haiku Teahouse

    4.3
    (536 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I've been to Haiku a few times now. I live really close, and it's only about a five minute drive,…read morebut it didn't really catch my attention at first. Usually, it isn't too crowded when I visit, so finding a table is easy. There also isn't much interaction with the baristas since orders are placed through the kiosk. I've tried serval drinks, including the banana matcha, cookie butter matcha, and corn einspannar. When I first tried the matcha, I thought it was just okay, it tasted pretty bland. The corn einspannar was definitely the standout at the time, although I got tired of the flavor after a few sips. I'm a huge fan of anything cookie butter, so I'm always looking for places that do it well. I decided to try the cookie butter hojicha, and it was amazing. The hojicha here is a 10/10! Later, I tried the cookie butter latte, and it was just as good. The cookie butter and coffee pair so well together. The main reasons I keep coming back is their cookie butter and hojicha. If they ever take the cookie butter off the menu, I'll be sad

    I love the aesthetic of this tea shop! It's so cute inside, from the simplistic menu to the cute…read morecapybara decorations. I'm not from the area, and I will happily say that when I come to town, I will give this spot a visit. I've been here twice now, and the cookie butter matcha really stands out. It's a delicious and truly perfected drink. I haven't tried a combination like it before. I lovee the concentrated, earthy, and a hint of bitter matcha bottom paired with the sweet, creamy cookie butter cream top. They go together so well. The other two drinks I've tried are the Guava Jasmine tea and the Mount Everest Black Tea with Salted Cheese. Of these two, I liked the black tea more. The black tea was strong, and the Salted Cheese topping was a nice, thick consistency and a good balance of saltiness, sweetness, and cheese taste. I would probably not order the Guava Jasmine tea again. I was looking on this Yelp page for which drinks to order, and I was sad to find out that they don't offer their White Peach Oolong tea anymore, but Haiku has an easy-to-access website to order from in advance, so shoutout to that. I'm curious about the Corn Einspanner, so maybe I'll give it a try the next time I come back.

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    Guava Hojicha Latte
    Guava Hojicha Latte
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    Cookie butter matcha
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    Boba Bliss

    Boba Bliss

    4.6
    (148 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    I really like this spot! The menu isn't massive, but what they have they do well--I am personally a…read morefan of how focused their menu is. I will say that the drinks are on the pricier side; everything her ranges from 6 to 8 dollars, even for the smaller-sizd drinks. This spot is a bit small, but it is well-lit and comfortable to sit in. It's clean and stylish inside, and orders are primarily taken through a standing tablet. It's relatively easy to find parking, even though the lot is somewhat busy, especially right after work. The drinks come out pretty quickly and taste really good, though even their "less sweet" options tend to err on the side of being too sweet. I am usually a bit suspect of matcha or hojicha served by places that mostly serve other boba drinks, but I have tried both the matcha and hojicha here, and I liked both. They don't serve food or snacks, which I don't mind! I would absolutely recommend this spot to others; it's a nice experience and their drinks (at least the ones I've tried) are solid.

    I usually order ahead through the Squarespace app whenever I come here, which makes the experience…read moreincredibly convenient. My go-to order is the Strawberry Matcha with whole milk, less ice, less sweetness, and honey boba. The matcha has a rich, flavorful taste that pairs perfectly with the strawberry puree. The strawberry flavor is fresh and not overly sweet, creating a well-balanced drink that doesn't overpower the matcha. The honey boba adds just the right amount of sweetness and texture, making it my favorite combination. One of the best things about this shop is how fast the service is. Even when ordering in person, I'm usually able to get my drink and be on my way within minutes. The efficiency makes it an easy stop when I'm craving a quick drink. The interior is also a highlight. There's plenty of seating available for anyone looking to study, work, or simply catch up with friends. The space feels welcoming and cozy, with a cute aesthetic that makes it enjoyable to spend time in. Overall, this is a great boba shop with quality drinks, fast service, and a comfortable atmosphere. If you're a matcha lover, I would definitely recommend trying the Strawberry Matcha.

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    Tropical Passionfruit, Taro Ube, Oolong Milk Tea w grass jelly
    Tropical Passionfruit, Taro Ube, Oolong Milk Tea w grass jelly
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    Strawberry matcha, mango matcha
    Strawberry Matcha with oatmilk & boba

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    Rose Tea Lounge

    Rose Tea Lounge

    4.4
    (154 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I've been to rose tea lounge near fremont before and I really enjoyed their drinks. I decided to go…read morehere since I saw they have a RANG pop up. It's my first time at this location and there's plenty of parking right outside. The store is so spacious. There were people studying and playing card games. Perfect place to sit and yapp where it's not overwhelming. It was a vibe in there and it's super clean as well. We easily ordered on the kiosk. There were so many great options to choose from. I ordered the double matcha and my friend got the hojicha. The drinks came out in 5 minutes. The double matcha was so good. Just the right creaminess and sweetness (I got regular sugar). Definitely coming back :)

    Came to this spot with the intention of finding a new place to work remotely. Temperatures were…read morejust under 90 degrees Fahrenheit outside, so I was in the market for a place where I could get a refreshing drink that had decent WiFi and good air conditioning. It was a Wednesday and Devin and I were looking to make it a productive work day. We stopped by later in the afternoon. There is ample seating but most of the booths were occupied when we arrived so we sat at a table. Club music was being played loudly so working here would not be ideal if you have to present in meetings. The tropical paradise fruit tea would've been better with a topping or two, but in an attempt to cut down on calories consumed I've began getting drinks without toppings. Unfortunately fruit tea without toppings is just not the same, but this was totally my choice and on me. The WiFi worked well. There are some outlets under the booths but none at the tables. I've been to other Rose Tea Lounge locations and I'd say that this one is definitely more club-like than others. Not the ideal place to work remotely by any means, but that's not to say that the drinks are bad or ambiance is poor. If you're looking to chat and catch up with friends, this spot would be a good choice.

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    Mango cloud with labubu & coconut matcha
    Mango cloud with labubu & coconut matcha
    So much seating!
    So much seating!
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