Love the Purl Tea rebrand! The logo is so cute, and the drinks have all been even better than the ShareTea classics in my opinion! I ordered a Passion Fruit Kit-tea with boba and aloe, and it was the perfect mix of refreshing and sweet! Staff was friendly and attentive as always, and this location remains such a cute and relaxing hangout spot! read more

Purl Tea - Passion Fruit Kit-tea with boba & aloe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered a wintermelon fresh milk with boba and really enjoyed it, practically chugged it. The workers are very friendly and the service is quick even when busy. Plus the cat theme is very cutesy. read more

Purl Tea - Wintermelon fresh meowk with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This Sharetea is in a tight shopping center where parking can be tricky due to other businesses that keep this area busy. The workers here are nice and efficient and there is ample seating for those looking to sip and hang. I've been here twice and both times I've visited I've enjoyed my drinks. On my more recent visit I went for their seasonal special that had Taro with Thai Tea and Oreo mixed in. It looked different from the picture, but it was still good nonetheless. Overall, a convenient customizable boba option for those in the area. read more

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It was so hot yesterday and I was looking for a fruit tea spot in the area. To be honest, San Diego doesn't really have any good boba spots compared to the Bay Area. I ordered the mango and passion fruit tea with less ice, normal sweetness, and add-on aloe vera. Drinks were made fast and staff were kind. It was so satisfying because u had just ate some chicken wings elsewhere. It was sooo good that I ordered a second one to-go! read more

Purl Tea - Mango and passion fruit tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Drink Mango Matcha blended with crema & boba - sad that they got rid of the mini boba, that is the main reason that I go there. It tasted okay. I forgot to say 50% sweet, so it was sweeter than my liking but still good. The crema is always bomb. Taro Ice blended w/ pudding with crema - this was a new one for us and we really liked it. We also forgot to say 50 percent sweet but this one tasted not too sweet, I think the pudding balanced it out. Price I remember the toal being about $18-19 for both. Service: quick and efficient, not too many customers. We went at night and typically go after eating Buta which is in the same center. Ambiance: clean, spacious. Has a mini claw machine I like to look at and play sometimes. Parking there is parking that is paint green and says it's 30 mins or whatever but they are all like that and just park like regular. There is not really a time limit. I know this because we frequent Buta a lot and definitely stay over the time it says and walk over to ShareTea Location 5265 Linda Vista Rd suite 201, San Diego, CA 92110 read more

Absolutely loved this matcha milk tea with boba! The matcha flavor was smooth and rich without being too bitter, and the milk made it super creamy. The boba pearls were perfectly soft and chewy, which made every sip even better. read more

Purl Tea - Matcha Pearl Milk-tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I recently visited Purltea (formerly Sharetea) and I'm seriously impressed with the rebrand! The drinks are just as good if not better. Service was fast and really friendly! read more

Purl Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Teas brewed fresh, and delicious, service was quick and, nice ambiance lots of seating and music read more

Purl Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Good drinks but the toppings were a little skimpy. It was also a little dark and dirty. The employees weren't as friendly or welcoming either. read more

Purl Tea - October 2025 menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Sharetea is one of the OGs of the bubble tea world being founded over 30 years ago in the early 1990s. This Linda Vista location is very convenient as I work out at a nearby gym so I can grab a beverage here afterwards. It's the same menu as offered throughout the Sharetea chain. Unfortunately, parking in The Presidio Plaza was just as bad as the former shop on Convoy Street, if not arguably worse, because every space was tightly packed. I usually get one of the fruit teas which are not too sweet for my palate. The size of the drink and quality of the tea were fairly reasonable. The chewiness of the boba pearls was not quite up to the level of my favorite hangouts though. One aspect which I did find incredibly annoying was a surcharge if you requested less ice for your drink. That used to not be the case when they first opened. I think they may have backed off from such a surcharge due to customers like me complaining. They formerly offered a frequent user card, however I believe it has been discontinued. read more

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Stopped by Sharetea on Black Friday, after being unable to find any parking in Fashion Valley, for a drink while I waited for some friends to join me for dinner. I ordered the classic black milk tea with boba at 25% sweetness and it came out just perfect. The tea is freshly brewed and tasted perfect with the milk (not sure if they use powdered milk?) and boba. Lots of seating inside and there was just one other person there, so it doesn't seem like it sees a lot of traffic. Not a bad spot for boba if in the area. read more

Purl Tea - Classic Black Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great menu options but the service was on the slower side. Corner of the place has a nice game area with cards, games, and a cushy lounge chair. read more

Purl Tea - Interior decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the best ShareTea i've been to! The shop is clean and cozy, and the worker at the front was happy to recommend a great drink! I decided on the mango green milk tea, which I highly recommend! It was ready within 2 minutes and the boba was chewy and soft! read more

Came in with the expectations of sharetea (now Purl Tea) being the reliable boba spot I usually go to, just to be met with massive disappointment. Upon arriving, the customer service was basically little to none-- no formal greeting or even asking what we would like to order. Just a stare. Hopefully it was just an off day for the bobarista but I can understand why someone wouldn't come back to an establishment just based off the whole interaction alone- from having to see a nasty attitude because previous customers didn't pick up their order when called to not even having our drink order be called. We ordered a classic milk tea with boba and a matcha fresh milk with boba. Unfortunately even the most basic common drinks were not made correctly. Both drinks just tasted like watered down milk with a hint of sugar. Boba was good though! Really good consistency ( chewy and bouncy ). Sadly had to visit another boba spot to get our boba fix in. read more

On a hot summer day to 5265 ste 201... just down the street from USD. Ordered a strawberry, coconut ice blended non-caffeinated drink. Slushy cool & refreshing. All vegan & de-caf - splendid. It fulfilled my craving for something cool & refreshing. Friendly service cashier was nice and answered lots of questions. Good place recommend will come again. read more

Purl Tea - Strawberry Coconut Ice Blend - vegan! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Decided to get some tea the other day and it lead me to ShareTea. There was a long parking lot with a lot of other shops there. Cashier looked new or nervous not sure which but either way did fine. Place looked clean but weird enough they have a very small doorway entrance for some reason. I got the Honey lemonade with Aloe Vera gel cubes. They throw in some lemon wedges as well. What a refreshing drink. So good and just the right amount of sweetness. I didn't ask for any changes because I wanted to see what they considered average and it was just right. I would definitely come back again. read more

Purl Tea - Honey Lemonade with Aloe Vera - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best Boba and drinks around. It's a chill place with great service and chill ambiance. I absolutely enjoy this place. Do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

One person who was brand new working alone. She had to remake the person's before me drinks. I waited for over twenty minutes because she took other customers orders before making mine. I asked to get a refund before she made my drink and she didn't know how to process a refund. Needless to say I got the drink eventually and it tasted horrible and the Boba was mushy. I threw it away. How can an owner have a new person working alone . I felt horrible for her. This review is for the owner. read more

I love that this Sharetea location has an overall 4.5 star rating. I enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back but wasn't THAT blown away by the Mango Crema with Aloe I ordered. Service was fine, plenty of seating inside. Parking can be challenging around this area. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit again, but my friend and I finished a workout nearby and this was conveniently located after having ramen for lunch. Overall great way to satisfy a craving for something refreshing, whether you like milk teas or fruity drinks! read more

Purl Tea - Mango Crema with Aloe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Wasted $8 on a viet iced coffee that doesn't taste like coffee. No mini boba or made the effort to make any. No restrooms. Worst of all terrible customer service, when you remake drink make sure you put quality work into what you're making! And workers don't get mad when you have to remake drinks it's kind of your job to serve your customers well. MANAGERS ATTENTION! read more

I like this place, it has grown in price over time and they recently shrunk down their sizes, trying to be sneaky but I caught it haha. The staff though are always nice and the quality is phenomenal. They have some seating inside and it's kinda cozy and smells like brown sugar! Overall if you want a more pricey higher quality drink with toppings this place is for you read more

Drink: Oreo ice blended with boba Price: $7.75 The service is good, staff are always friendly & welcoming. read more

Purl Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been visiting this boba place for some time, and it never lets me down. It's peaceful and comfortable, and spending time here with friends and family is enjoyable. My go-to beverage is strawberry matcha fresh milk, which is by far my favorite. Not overly strawberry-flavored or matcha-like. I'll be back read more

Purl Tea - Strawberry Matcha Fresh Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow, I stopped by this place! It's a fantastic location. The baristas quickly prepared the drinks and were very friendly. They had perfected my brother's and my drink, so there were no mistakes to mention. This place has my thumbs up. read more

Purl Tea - Mango Green Milk Tea Classic Green Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

When I walked in the door is pretty narrow, so if you have a wheel chair I would ask them to unlock and open the second door. I say ask, because I feel the staff would just stare at you. They weren't too inviting and definitely had a, " I don't want to be here" attitude. The drink, however, tastes delicious! I ordered the mango iced tea with mini boba pearls. Very refreshing and definitely get what you pay for in the boba. I would come here again! read more

Purl Tea - Mango Green Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I absolutely love coming here, the workers are always so friendly and helpful. My favorite drink is their Thai tea I get it every time, I highly recommend it. Overall, it was a great experience. I will definitely continue to come! read more

Purl Tea - Favorite drink which is their Thai tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best customer service in Linda Vista, hands down! I swing by Sharetea Linda Vista all the time and the service is ALWAYS on point. The staff here truly go above and beyond, but there's one person who consistently stands out--Kirby (if I got the name right)! His energy is unmatched. Super friendly, welcoming, and they somehow remember my go-to order, which makes it feel personal every time. Even when the shop gets busy, they handle everything with such calm and care. Drinks come out quick, made perfectly, and they always take the time to ask if everything's good or offer recommendations if I want to switch it up. read more

Visited this ShareTea location and the service was fast and prompt. Ordered the Oolong Milk Tea w/ boba, and Hokkaido Milk Tea. Both easy ice and easy sweet. Ordering was quick and easy, and the drinks were prepared accurately and tasted just right. Inside is spacious, but parking lot is a bit tight. Stop by here if you're on a quick boba run. read more

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me and my friends got boba 12/14/2025 around 9:30ish and we all got mango green tea and it just tasted so bitter and you couldn't even taste the mango! it taste like as if they didn't wash any of their materials to make the drinks. as of right now i feel nauseous, it might just be from the drink. so disappointing. probably the worst sharetea in san diego... read more

Passable at best. The drinks were disappointing and had a strange flavor to them. We ordered two Thai Iced Teas, normally we're huge fans. The service was fine and the ambiance was fine. Gives off a high schooler hangout vibe. read more

Purl Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Service is very reliable, and the drinks taste great of course! I appreciate how the environment is also clean, I would sit down and chill for longer periods if I could! read more

This place is absolutely amazing! The workers are always so sweet and patient with me because I recently started to come here since it is near my house and I am unsure what drinks to get. When I walk in the store, I get greeted and they tell me to take my time figuring out a drink to get! Most boba places are always rushing but the vibe was really nice there. I tried their mango and passion fruit green tea and it was delicious! The boba was really yummy too. The store was really clean too and I enjoy walking in places where it is not trashed. I will definitely come back and trying more of their drinks! They have so many selections to choose from that sounds really good :)) read more

This is a solid boba location with a bunch of menu options! I got the regular milk tea with boba. The tea was good and the boba was soft and chewy. The boba had a more caramel like flavor which I don't prefer, but it was still delicious read more

Sometimes it's great! Sometimes it's not. I will visit again because its mostly better than average

Consistent and delicious like their other locations, they keep the place very clean and customer service is always welcoming and friendly. Not much can be said about this place that hasn't already been mentioned. Will continue to visit this and many other milk tea shops in the San Diego area. read more

Purl Tea - Ginger milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I should of known something was suspect when I went in and there was no customers at all and the staff was sitting around bored. In addition, the establishment had a bad smell inside. I ordered a strawberry mojito and a hot milk tea and both drinks were gross. My hot drink wasn't even hot it was "Luke warm" the strawberry mojito was too bitter from all the lime they used and it tasted like toilet water. I'm only giving it two stars cause they were playing good music. Overall I wouldn't go there again read more

Purl Tea - Strawberry mojito...more lime than strawberries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by here out of convenience since it was right off the freeway as we were driving up north. I ordered a mango green tea with lychee jelly and my fiancé ordered a blended matcha with red bean and ice cream. 3 stars for cute vibe, friendly staff, and a cool boba video playing while I waited for my order. However, I didn't enjoy my drink as much. I ordered less sweet on my drink and normal sweet on my fiancé's drink. It seems like the sweetness level is really inconsistent. My drink, while ordered as less sweet was ridiculously sweet that I had to dilute it with water because it just felt like too much. My fiancé's drink, ordered at normal sweetness, was actually more like "less sweet." Also, I wish this place had choices on drink sizes. There is only one size available which is pretty big. Overall, it's an ok choice if for convenience, but I wouldn't drive out of my way for it. read more

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Solid boba spot that's clean with fast service! I always get the mango green tea (half sweetness) with lychee jelly and it's really good here. In general, I think Sharetea has top tier fruit teas, especially compared to other boba spots in the area. I took one star away simply because it hurts my heart a little to pay $7 for one drink. read more

Purl Tea - Mango Green Tea with Lychee Jelly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped by for some oolong milk tea on my way to the swap meet. I really like that I can get it with no sugar. Great taste and served on ice on a warm day. Service was great and fast. This place was clean and presentable. Parking kind of sucks but not really a problem. Huge menu so there's plenty to choose from. Not much to add. Other than I enjoyed my milk tea and I'm glad I came. Keep up the good work guys. read more

Purl Tea - Oolong milk tea. No boba. No sugar 9/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place has a hold on me. Will always be my favorite boba spot! I always order the Strawberry Ice Blended with Lychee and Icecream. I like it better when the ice cream is blended. But today, I left the ice cream on top. I take all my friends here because it's my favorite spot. The staff is always friendly. So many drink options! You'll get the best boba balls too. They make it perfect every time! read more