I've been visiting this RareTea since I was a student, and it continues to be a reliable boba spot right next to campus after all these years. Even when there are long lines to order, the wait is never long because the shop manages to prepare drinks in under five minutes. The menu offerings are pretty standard, and you can't go wrong with the fruit teas. My only guidance is to order them at 0% sweetness because the fruit flavorings are very sweet on their own. There is limited seating inside and outside, but it seems like most customers order their drinks to-go (campus is across the street, and downtown Davis is a couple of blocks away). Even with new boba shops opening in Davis all the time, I still go to RareTea for the consistency and convenience. read more

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Came in right before closing time which was at 6pm and ordered a pineapple smootea. The drink tasted really good after my long walk with my bf we had about 5,000 steps and I almost passed out from dehydration. This drink helped replenish my thirst. The lady that made our drinks was really nice. I asked where was everyone at because it was dead inside. She told me they were on Spring break and will come tomorrow since it's the weekend. She made the drinks fast and it made me feel like I was on the beach drinking a Pina colada. I would definitely come back again. read more

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Raretea Davis is a cozy spot with plenty of seating and something about this place feels very nostalgic. The seating area being away from the main counter makes it a quiet place to study and enjoy tea. It's a very laid back spot! You can order through scanning a QR code, inputting your selections into a kiosk, or with the one employee behind the bar. The wait can vary with one person making all the drinks, so if there's a big order before you, be prepared to hang out a bit. I had the opportunity to enjoy the Guava Spring Tea, half sweet, with lychee jelly. It was very refreshing and perfectly sweet. I would stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

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The ambiance of the store was nice, it felt small, cozy, and a little dingy (but not in a bad way). The service was good, the lady working seemed nice. I personally ordered the strawberry milk tea, and recieved my food in a timely manner. First of all, the milk tea had a consistency of a slurpie, but honestly I'm not complaining! The strawberry was sweet and fruity while the milk was sweet as well. Overall, pretty refreshing and delicious! read more

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Was my first time at this place. Their drinks are ok (average). But, the girl who took my order was very rude. I asked for boba and caramel pudding for my milk tea, but I only got caramel pudding. When I asked where the boba was, the girl said that I didn't ask for boba. The girl is Asian and was trying to convince me that usually the drink that I requested doesn't go with boba. I'm a boba fanatic and I always request my drinks with boba. However, strawberry matcha milk tea shouldn't be drunk with boba according to her etiquette. When I requested to still add the boba, she said that she was closing soon (20min before closing) and that her boba was not good anymore. Ohh well, i wish she should have mentioned that earlier. Cant trust this place anymore read more

This was my second time getting rare tea but I ordered 2 drinks: - Jasmine Milk Tea w/ boba - Mango Passionfruit Tea w/ lychee jelly My major complaint is that I found some hair-like fiberous threads/plasticky strings in my mango passionfruit tea. Not sure if it came from the lychee jelly but it might've been a bad batch. I have ordered this exact drink last time and I didn't encounter any issues then. When I tasted the first one in my mouth, I just ignored it but after getting multiple strands (see attached), it became an unpleasant experience. Just wanted to warn others to be cautious! read more

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Their unsweetened coffee milk tea is great! It's not that easy to find, and theirs is very nice.

I walk in around 15 minutes before closing and asked if they're still serving. The worker says with a harsh attitude "yeah. we close at 8." very monotone and rudely. She was very unwelcoming. read more

Showed up at 7:56 PM and the place closes at 8. The lady(seem to be Mexican not sure) working there saw me coming but still locked the door right as I got to it. Some people inside let me in. I asked why she locked up early when it wasn't even 8 yet, but she just ignored me and walked into the back. Super rude and disrespectful. Maybe need to change the closing time to 7:56 instead of 8 if you close it early read more

Issa yup for me broski. The kiwi drank kinna litty. And my reviews kinna witty. I need to get me a kitty (cat). Rapper by the way. @flywitstan read more

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Rare Tea was very much meant for getting food and drinks. The ambience is a bit lacking but still has a good seating area for waiting. The service was fast and simple. For the food and drink aspect, we got the strawberry milk tea and popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken is not traditional to the Taiwanese popcorn chicken with flavors of basil and 5 spice. This was their own rendition so if you were looking for the traditional kind this not the place to get it. However we really enjoyed the flavor as it was more on the spicy and salty taste coupled with a lemon on the side. It was unique and quite enjoyable for us so if you were looking for a change of pace I would recommend. I highly recommend the strawberry milk tea. It is has a nice slushy texture that makes it so refreshing and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I added boba as well and it was the perfect texture as well. This makes a perfect drink for the hot summers in Davis! read more

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I love Rare Tea and think it needs more love. It's open, despite the constant construction happening in the building it's located in. My favorites are their Watermelon Green Tea and Black Milk Tea. I've also had their Peach Black Tea, Strawberry Berry, and Mango Passionfruit. They use fresh fruit purées for their drinks, rather than artificial fruit syrups. If you're a fan of fruit "pulp" (tiny fruity bits) in your drinks -- I'm a fan -- this is the place for you! I also recommend getting less sweet for everything if you like a stronger tea flavor. They also use non-dairy milk for their milk teas by default (similar to Teaspoon) with the exception of their "Fresh Milk" drinks. A bit pricier ($5-$6 for most drinks) but worth it. Conveniently located next to the Social Sciences building on campus. read more

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second time getting this drink and tastes even better than the first time (maybe i was just thirsty). came earlier than pick up time and they had no issue with it, already having the drink in preparation very good! kind workers read more

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Decent boba milk tea. The level of sweetness felt too high compared to other Rare Tea locations I have been to. I went on a a very busy day so the strain of high volume might have effected the quality. Not bad, but relatively high wait times and less than stellar tea makes this hard to recommend. read more

RareTea near campus seems like a hidden place! The drinks are unique and are satisfactory most of the time. I usually get the Okinawa milk tea and the flavor is really comforting and tasty. The most recent time I got it though, the boba was clumped together and hard - (sad). The place has space and tables for you to study or do work which is nice. They also make the drinks super quick and efficient. Next time, I do want to try some of their snacks, like the popcorn chicken. read more

Tea was ok. Indoor decor were meh. The problem here is that the boba is inconsistent. Some are overcooked and others were good. The service deserves some praise though as they did offer to replace it. I may give it another try in the future to boost the score, but sorry I can't give it a better rating. read more

Lots of options, I'd definitely go back to try more. Mango Milk Tea was good, but nothing mind blowing - hence the 4 stars. Smooth and creamy, but not strong mango flavor. Some chunks of mango, if I'm guessing? read more

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Im surprised how good it was! I got Taro milk tea 30% sugar with herb jelly. So many boba places make their drinks so sweet but this was perfect! The herb jelly is delicious as an alternative to boba read more

I never knew about this RareTea in Davis which seems it used to be a ShareTea, because it still has a ShareTea sign outside and this location hasn't been here long according to Yelp. Their Classic Coffee was pretty on point (a lot of their other locations don't seem to carry it for some reason). I don't normally order a lot of coffee drinks as they tend to be too sweet, but this tasted just like a frozen coffee cappuccino. They also have a variety of food items to pick from on the menu along with packaged snacks like ramen. read more

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*** Vegetarian Review **** Location. Location. Location. If you're a student at UCD, this place is probably a second home. For some, it might even be accounted for in your tuition -- housing, books, reg fees, Starbucks, and boba. Over the last decade, this spot has been several businesses. I've always wondered how and why they couldn't make it because they are literally a stones throw from the campus plus you can usually find street parking right in front or at a minimum, not more than 1 1/2 blocks away. So why did all prior businesses fail? Best guess, they weren't Sharetea and they didn't feature the best boba in a town that has plenty of boba shops to stick a large mouthed straw into. My Usual (will post picture next time I visit): Taro Ice Blend with Pudding, add boba (Grade A): You'll find this under the "Ice Blended" menu. "Ice blended" basically means "Jamba Juice-style." But because it was nearly 100-degrees outside, the heat made me feel adventurous and I tried something off the "Milk Tea" menu. Okinawa Pearl Milk Tea with boba, add pudding, with 80% sweetness level (Grade A): No wonder this place always has a line 4-6 people deep. Takes forever to state your order. Now if you like milk tea, you'll love this. It has roasted brown sugar so I recommend 80% sweetness. And since they don't blend the ice Jamba Juice-style, I also recommend requesting they add more ice when the thermometer reaches triple-digits. First-timers ... Don't Forget: (1) Add pudding! If you're choice doesn't include pudding, just ask. It's the best 50-cents you'll ever spend. Boba shop pudding is more like dessert flan or custard. It's scooped into your drink and nestles down at the bottom so you'll get that savory custard in every sip. (2) Register your phone number. Yes you'll get an occasional bubble-text from your boba shop, but they just want to remind you of specials and freebies to bring you back to the shop. Yes, BOBA BOGO! It answers the age old question ... what's better than one Boba? Two Bobas. (3) Choices. You can choose how much ice (normal, less, or none) and sweetness level (100%, 80%, 50%, 30%, and 0%). Try it sans changes the first time and use that as your baseline. Overall restaurant observations: (1) The people that work here -- every single one of them -- are the friendliest staff in town. Like most boba shops, you'll find thousands of menu items to choose from and sometimes you might have a question or two. I've been to other shops and the staff will impatiently roll their eyes. I've been here dozens of times and I usually get 80% sweetness, but 100% smiles! (2) Outside seating and plenty of signage to remind you to clean up after yourself. (3) You need a bathroom key. Yikes! Just plan ahead if you avoid those bathroom keys like the plague like I do. (4) Straws are individually wrapped! Almost makes up for the bathroom key. Bottom line: Friendly, fast, and felicious (delicious). It's the perfect place to skip the restaurant dessert or to get an afternoon pick-me-up in lieu of a Starbucks run. read more

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My favorite boba place in Davis! They have this drink I love and it's the only place I know that makes it! I order a strawberry milk and it's soooo good! It's fresh strawberry milk with egg pudding and boba.... ah man... I can taste it now!! The sharetea in sac doesn't have this drink and it's disappointing!!! This Davis location is cool.... it's in the heart of Davis college town! Haha.... Aggie pride.... blah.... This boba joint is clean and your drink comes out fast! Sharetea is Davis may be the only reason I visit Davis.... If your a strawberry fan, please try this drink!! read more

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This place gives me a headache. On the one hand, I like their Thai tea with brown sugar boba, and I like that I can bring the reusable cup I got from a five square deal. On the other hand, they are so inconsistent. I have been getting the exact same thing a couple times a week for the past couple of months and I never get charged the same for it twice. I like to get Thai tea with a little tiny bit of brown sugar boba, and half sugar. They have never honored my request to put a small amount of boba, they always just put the full amount. Some times they charge .50 cents for the boba, and sometimes they charge a dollar. Maybe it was part of a promotion that ended, but when I first got the reusable cup they said it meant a dollar off the cost of boba, and now it's .10 cents. The other day I ordered my boba, she put the brown sugar boba into my reusable cup and then put it down on the counter. I watched as another guy made a regular boba drink with full sugar into a landfill cup, and then call out my number. By this time I was already late for class, and they had already wasted the cup, so I took it as is, I had to stick my reusable cup into my bag, full of the brown sugar boba I paid extra for. They didn't even dump it for me and it squidged up my junk. and I only drank half of the drink I didn't have time to remake because the regular boba and full sugar both make me feel kind of sick. The boba is hit or miss, sometimes it's fresh and delicious, sometimes is a little stale, and sometimes it's straight up grod The student worked are checked out, they legit don't care, and I get it, it's a minimum wage job. But it's a bummer man. I just want my drink, and I want to pay the same price for it every time and have it made the way I asked, with all the things I paid for in it. read more

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If you like super artifically flavored tea at a whooping 5-6 dollars- this is the place for you. Came here on a Sunday afternoon, no business, no crowd. Ordered 2 drinks, where the self ordering kiosk was broken and we had to reorder at the counter. One of the drinks was made incorrectly with lychee jelly instead of boba which was promptly correct when pointed out. However the drinks made were hardly consumable. Despite lowering the sweetness to 30%, the wintermelon tea tasted like sickly, syrupy sink water (seriously tasted chlorinated) with a dash of soap. Could not even finish the drinks. 2 stars for adequate service and this could be someone else's cup of tea, but it sure is not mine. read more

Okay boba lovers, do not be confused - this location is still SHARETEA. The sign is still up, but it is also Tea One's 2nd location, and you'll see "Rare Tea." During my visit (9/20/18), 3rd St. is completely closed due to some construction, but thankfully, walking around Davis isn't bad at all! Back to boba. I brought my reusable cup from Tea One on E St. and you get 10 cents off ...yay??¿?¿ lol I ordered one of their drinks from the pineapple series, Pineapple Cake. I was so hesitant to get it but I loved it! I loved how cakey it tasted and loved the sourness from the pineapple flavoring! Super refreshing on a hot day in Davis. This locates DOES have WiFi but the vibe inside isn't really my cup of boba. I only saw TWO outlets. TWO!! Many tables to want to study but this place is more-so for getting your drink and leaving. Maybe some remodeling and decorations after all the construction will make this place lively. read more

Yet another boba place for Davis, just what they needed... At least Sharetea has finally arrived closer to Sac! I never tried it whenever I was in SF since I would rather go back to T-Pumps, so I'm glad we're able to take a short drive over to Davis and check it out. The place is bigger than I could see from the photos. There's plenty of room to stand if the line starts growing, and there's plenty of tables inside and outside. A perfect study spot for those college students! The menu is straightforward, nothing unusual from your other favorite boba spots. I went with the Okinawa Milk Tea. It seemed normal to me...especially since I'm already hooked on the pearl milk tea from Cool Tea Bar. I wish I would've gone with something more unique like the Oreo Milk Tea or the Strawberry Milk w/ Boba and Pudding, but I know I'll be back to update my rating! read more

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This used to be Oshio Cafe, and just opened a week ago. I was overdue for a boba date with Ani T. after work and it was a toss-up between Mandro and this new place. Sharetea won out. I'd never heard of its SF Bay or Socal locations. Parked near 3rd and C and walked over. Outside seating available, indoor seating to the right as you enter. There was no line, so the space between the door and the counter seemed huge...maybe if they had those bars/ropes/chains to define the line or provide direction... Place orders on the left, pickup on the right when they call your number. I usually would go for honey milk green tea (Old Teahouse) or some version of taro milk black tea (Teabo), but was intrigued by the Okinawa (brown sugar) and the Hokkaido (toffee). The Happy Family one has like everything in it too: milk tea, herb (grass) jelly, lychee jelly, pudding, and tapioca pearls. Got the Okinawa Milk Tea with pearls, normal amount of ice and normal level of sweetness. Ani got the same, except at 80% sweetness, and we both agreed mine tasted better. The lessened sweetness did bring out more of the roasted tea flavor though. They do accept cards, didn't have any stamp cards though readily available. Overall large one-size cup, chewy boba, tasty but not "wow," and too far into town for me to warrant coming back regularly. I've seen firsthand, it took ten years, but Davis is way cool now. Spoiled current students have this boba place right there near campus, Pho, Sam's, Star Ginger food truck...! Don't get me started with the Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and midtown Sac eateries that also moved in. I just never left Davis is all, now I get to partake in all the foodie goodness with the rest of them. UPDATE: Apparently after my visit, now you get a free topping with Yelp check-in. read more

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had to exchange my drink when the toppings weren't correct, but the matcha drink tastes like soap, now feeling an upset stomach. Would have rather waited in line at iTea read more

Sharetea is an aight place to get boba in Davis. There are soooo many places to get boba... so where does this one rank? For me, this one is probably close the middle somewhere. First, I have to talk about location. If you're a UC Davis student, then this location is great. It's just off of campus - very close to the big social sciences building and just a short walking distance from the MU. It is among the other small restaurants just off campus. If you're not someone on campus, this location is not idea. A lot of the parking around it is reserved for residents around the neighborhood. It's a bit hard to get to, and may not be worth it for just a boba drink. In terms of the teas, Sharetea is pretty good. As with most boba places, you can adjust the level of sweetness to your liking. Sharetea also has plenty of special flavors unique to its establishment. The last time I was there they were advertising their grape flavors. I thought that was pretty cool. Though there are lots of different drinks to choose from, there are also quite a few drinks that are unavailable. One of my favorite milk teas to get at Sharetea is the ginger milk tea. Sadly for me, it made the list of drinks unavailable at the time I was there. What a bummer! I noticed that there were quite a few other flavors that you couldn't get either. Overall, I think Sharetea Davis is a good place to get boba. I would just caution those wanting to come to beware of the potential difficult parking situation and the possibility of menu items being unavailable. read more

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Super delicious brown sugar milk drink thing with boba. The boba keeps its softness for a pretty long time after it's made so it's good for taking small sips during study breaks read more

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I've been to sharetea a couple times, and I've never been a fan. I ordered the mango green tea, no ice 80% sweet. I also got a regular green tea with boba for my friend. No ice costs 25 cents extra, I don't recommend bc at this location, it comes out lukewarm. (Other boba locations, drinks are a refreshing chill when you ask for no ice) I come here occasionally, if my friends want to go, or I just ate at a restaurant close by and want to end with boba. But every single time, the drinks are just okay. Customer service is also just okay bc the extent of interactions is you telling them what you want and them telling you the total. Nothing exceptional. Everything is just okay here. '_' I recommend they improve their menu and customer service. read more

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This place took over what used to be Oshio's. So it's super close by campus! Sharetea definitely did some remodeling because as I remember Oshio didn't have too much room for seating inside and wasn't very well lit. Now there's plenty of room both inside and outside of the restaurant and it's very well lit! They did choose an interesting color for their walls tho (yellow and brown).. Came here yesterday and it was completely empty! Not usually a very good sign to walk into an empty place.. Then again, most of Davis was a ghost town because finals were over and spring break had started. Ordered the ice cream black milk tea and asked for 30% sweetness and less ice. They charge 25 cents for no ice which seems kind of stingy to me because the Sharetea locations in SF, San Mateo, and Palo Alto don't do that. Milk tea tasted watered down and wasn't sweet at all. Boba was mushy and seemed like they over cooked it. Thank goodness there was a scoop of ice cream in there to give it some sweetness. Willing to give this place another try if I'm in town just because all the other Sharetea locations make good drinks all the time. read more

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In the oversaturated Davis boba market, I feel like Raretea is often overlooked :( It's really close to campus and their drinks are consistently pretty good but I think bc of the construction a lot of people might overlook them. My favorite drinks here are the Okinawa milk tea w/ boba, mango passionfruit green tea w/ lychee jelly, and the mango milk tea!! I've also tried the yakult drinks which weren't as good but still not bad! My most frequented boba spot in Davis :D read more

The Kiwi Fruit Tea was tasty with the aloe and lychee jelly. It left a flavorful aftertaste making me want more. If you are there, I would recommend the various selection of finger foods. Nice place to relax on a hot day. read more

Very good!! I got the strawberry milk with boba and popcorn chicken so delicious!! You have to try it!! read more

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Ordered online and went to go pick it up. When I told the employee I ordered with boba I was yelled at and told they can't add boba. When I asked for clarification the employee again just yelled at me and then went to go hide in the back. Never returning. Overpriced and paid $7 for a cup of milk. It also looks nothing like the photo too. read more

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I don't think I've ever had a completely satisfied experience here, even though I give it so many chances since this is the most conveniently located milk/fruit tea shop on campus and I remember I've always had good experiences from the Sharetea location I frequent to back home. With the matcha flavored drinks (matcha creama specifically), I had always felt my mouth dry and throat scratchy because of the undissolved dregs of the matcha powder in the drink. I tried them twice and I had the same experience. I had the strawberry black tea, and it had a weirdly opaque color to it, despite that the other times I or a friend got this drink at the Davis location and back home it was translucent and looked like black tea with a lot of strawberry bits on the bottom. Maybe they started using a lot of syrup or something to get this new, unattractive color to this drink... The taste seemed fine though, until towards the end where I felt kind of sick from it. It left a bad aftertaste... I really want to like this Sharetea, so I hope they do decide to communicate with other Sharetea locations to make their drink formula as consistently good as other locations!! read more

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Five stars for five excellent drinks! My friend ordered their boba making kit online during Covid and I just happened to see the actual boba shop in Davis on Yelp while I was coming back from my trip. Even with only 12 reviews I had to try it. I placed a phone order and it was ready quite fast. Don't be fooled by its "Share Tea" sign (don't know why). There are a lot of choices for toppings including aloe Vera and even Oreo. My husband got his usual - brown sugar fresh milk which was good but he wishes he got half sweet. The woman working made a special drink for my sister - mango strawberry green tea. I got the mango passion fruit green tea 0 sweet with boba. The boba had a sweet hint of honey and had a good chew. My son loves the strawberry fresh milk with just pudding, no boba 30 sweet. read more

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Google maps says Sharetea. The signs say Sharetea. The front door says Sharetea. The posters inside say Sharetea. Even the receipt says Sharetea. But lo and behold when you walk up to the menu - it says Raretea. Confusing much? Also 90% sure people who are leaving reviews for the other Raretea location are also confused because when you check yelp - the address for that one is actually for some place called Honey D cafe. This led my bf and I on a wild goose chase in search of the real Raretea location. Besides that my brown sugar with fresh milk was pretty good but since I had to make multiple runs for this I'm docking stars. Just make sure you follow this address when looking for the location. read more

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Had a wonderful experience here. The tea is very fresh and the Boba pearls are delicious. Went on a hot day and the girls behind the counter we're very helpful and kind. The owner was here and was very nice and very accommodating in helping us decide which ones to order. We go to the Sharetea in Sacramento often and we' were excited to try this place. We are very, very pleased with the customer service here and the quality. They even have almond milk and soy milk alternatives. read more

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It's right across from iTea, but it's less popular. This place is always quiet and serves high quality drinks, definitely underrated. The staff here is always very nice. I wish this place got the love that it deserves!! read more