Small spot owned by the ramen joint next door allegedly. Gets lots of business from the people waiting for dinner. They have two claw machines and bogo boba on a Saturday night which was a nice surprise. Thai tea didn't have much ice but still cold. Good balance (not too sweet or creamy). read more

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I haven't been to this spot in it seems like half a year and it's still the most consistent, most amazing tea. This is the first time that I tried one of the fruit teas, usually I get their milk teas. But I was not disappointed. I ordered the mango passion fruit tea with crystal boba @ 50% sweetness and I can't stop drinking it! read more

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This place really impressed me. I got a coconut milk tea with tapioca and it was sooo good! It was a light coconut flavor with a hint of rose and I keep thinking about it. My sister got the black tea milk tea boba and it was good but not as sweet a mine. The place looks small but there's a lot of seating inside and the cashiers were very nice and patient! read more

Had lunch next door and was craving post lunch boba tea (how convenient). This place was very clean and so welcoming. They're the sweetest staff and they made our day (thank you Colleen)! On top of that, ROASTED OOLONG TEA was on the menu! I cannot express the rarity of that (quite fitting to find it at "Rare Tea"). Phoenix oolong milk tea is my all time favorite and I chase after it any time I pop into a boba tea shop. So, of course I happily ordered a "Roasted Oolong Tea-Presso Milk Tea" with brown sugar boba ($7.25) while the hubby ordered a Taro smoothie with pudding topping ($7.25). Both drinks were excellent and that roasted oolong tea-presso ranks similar to my favorite Phoenix Milk Tea back home. Dog friendly outdoor seating is also provided, which is another bonus. Great visit all around! read more

RareTea - Roasted Oolong Tea-Presso Milk Tea with brown sugar boba ($7.25) and a Taro smoothie with pudding topping ($7.25). - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Upon arrival we were greeted by Renè who warmly welcomed us with a smile. Since it was my first time there I wasn't sure how all of the tea flavors tasted and she was very knowledgeable about the teas, the flavors, the pairings of toppings and milk options both plant based and non which made it very useful for me as a vegan consumer. The atmosphere was very mellow and had very modern style tables and stools along with chill music to fit the vibe of the whole place. The wooden tables and chairs created a cozy feel but still fitting in with the hipster vibe of downtown Orlando. Amongst the tea options they also had cold teas with boba as well as icecream flavors and toppings that are served in house made waffle cones. During this visit we purchased the Okinawa tea hot which tasted like a warm, explosion of flavor. The best way I can describe it would be a nutty and comforting taste with what reminded me of biscoff. The next flavor was the brown sugar caramel tea with oat milk. The oat milk gave that cozy vibe of an oatmeal essence that warms the soul. I can not wait to return and try other flavors of these wonderful selections provided by this amazing tea spot. I would recommend for anyone and everyone to go and check this establishment out so they can enjoy it as much as I did. read more

RareTea - Caramel brown sugar tea with oatmilk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Very delicious!! I like coming to rare tea on special occasion when im feeling like a treat. Since this isnt ordinary tea, its RARE TEA! I love to get the Strawberry Snow Cream - which is strawberry tea with a cheese foam on the top. I actually didnt know this, but i saw the employee blending up the strawberries fresh! So good! There is a small seating area to chill and drink your teas. There range in price from about $6-9 for 1 tea. You can add boba if you want but its not my preference most of the time. You can also add the cheese foam to any tea. They have lots to pick from - fruit teas to milk teas. Definitely come by and try out Rare Tea! FYI - parking is in the garage behind the plaza and there is 30 minutes for free. read more

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What a wonderful oasis. Nestled in the busy city, Rare Tea provides a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of

This is one of my favorite places to get brown sugar boba. I am pretty picky when it comes to brown sugar boba but rare tea does it differently. It may be overly sweet for others but I enjoy the combination of milks they use to create the beverage. The staff is always friendly and the interior designing is cute. Their fresh teas are also great. I have tried the passion fruit one and it is delicious. Rare Tea also offers other desserts but I have not tried them yet. It is perfect sweet treat if you are near Lake Eola and want to grab something. Their prices are fair and there is never a long wait (or so every time I have been). read more

RareTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Thai tea and Duo grape were off the chain! The mixologist was personable and did a great job!

4 stars for some good boba from someone who visits boba at least once each weekend! It's nice Rare Tea also has ordering on Uber Eats, I can get in and out pretty quickly ordering ahead. The space itself is on the smaller side but it's decorated nicely. We've tried a couple different teas, the Viet Coffee when we want a serious caffeine kick, Thai tea and Okinawa Milk Tea. The boba is pretty fresh but sometimes the portion is smaller. It's nice the drinks come with pebble ice, I like the slush at the end when drinking the tea. It can get rather difficult to visit since there isn't any assigned parking but I always order ahead so I can pop in quickly. It's worth giving Rare Tea a try if you're in Thornton Park! read more

RareTea - Viet coffee with brown sugar boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Wow! What a great place! I came in to grab a treat with some coworkers and had a great time! The interior of the shop is beautiful with nice wood tables and calm music playing. The staff were very nice and made such beautiful drinks. I got the matcha rose latte and it was lovely. The matcha and rose flavors were both strong and worked well together. The drink tasted as good as it looked! This is a great place to get your favorite tea treats! read more

RareTea - Matcha rose latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I see this store when I pass by downtown and today I decided to try it. It didn't disappoint me! Friendly staff, simple and cute layout, and their milk tea is good! Flavorful and the sweetness is not overwhelming. #honestreview read more

RareTea - Okinawa milk tea with boba and caramel pudding. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Place is not welcoming. Floor is sticky, its full of boxes everywhere and seems kinda abandoned. The brunette lady was very attentive though. I got the caramel brown boba and it was terribly sweet! Thank God she changed for me. I honestly didn't like the vibes of this place! It bothers me spending almost $10 on a drink where you are paying for the "experience" but there's no experience at all read more

RareTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Small, but it's pretty good. They have many different flavors of milk tea to choose from, it has a chill vibe, affordable and the boba is pretty good. read more

RareTea - Brown Sugar - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Enjoyed a fruit smoothie on a cool Sunday afternoon while listening to soothing tunes in a calm, and clean downtown spot w/ helpful staff more than willing to describe the menu and answer questions. read more

RareTea - Mango Strawberry Smoothie w/ Lychee Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Initial thought: Beautiful interior and great location being next to a ramen bar. My Thai tea was good- not the best I've ever had. I'll go back and try other flavors. read more

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My friend and I ordered the Caramelized Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk and Okinawa Milk tea. Unfortunately the brown milk was way too thick. It was creamy like how it should be but it was way too creamy that it was thick to swallow. The okinawa milk tea was the opposite. My friend said it tasted too watered down by the ice even when we tasted it right away once it came out. I'm guessing the proportions were off? But it shouldn't have tasted so watered down and the brown milk shouldn't have been so thick that we had to mix the two to get a regular consistency. The only good thing is that flavors were good but off proportions, and the boba was good texture read more

RareTea - inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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One of my favorite spots in Orlando for boba tea! Hands down the best place to get a Brown Sugar milk tea! The warm caramel flavor in the milk gives a wonderful warm cookie feel and flavor. The service is always wonderful! The team is very friendly and always warm and welcoming! This is one of my favorite treat yo' self spots in Orlando! I always stop by when I'm in the area. I'll be back soon! read more

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My rare tea was made quickly and tasted so refreshing on a hot summer day! I ordered the mango passion fruit with boba (25% sweet) I'm not usually in that area but I know I'll be stopping in again to try some of the more flowery drinks. read more

RareTea - Mango passion fruit green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I go to RareTea almost every weekend because it's hands down my favorite boba spot!! I'm a sucker for fruit teas and their teas are always so refreshing and delicious! They have "less sugar" options for their teas and I always get 50% less sugar. Their peach black tea has bits of fresh peaches inside of it and mixed with their boba it's delicious. I've had their Brown Sugar Milk Tea which is popular too. They always have great customer service too. It gets crowded at times and they don't have much seating, but I usually take it to go and walk around the Thornton Park. Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program, every 50 points you get $5 off. This is such a staple to the downtown area and a must visit, especially in the warmer months! read more

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Found this lovely tea spot while meandering around waiting for my seat at Jinya. I decided I was thirsty as well as hungry and moseyed in. This is a small place, with seating along the wall. Lots of wood and seemed to have a more traditional and subdued look than most boba places I have visited with Kawaii cutesy stuff everywhere. Not really as instagramable but still nice. My daughter had a Okinawa drink and I opted for the passion fruit tea with a cheese foam. My daughter really liked her drink. As far as my drink, it was very refreshing without being over sweet. I also have to say.. best cheese foam I have had in town. First of all, they give lots! Not a chintzy little bit like most spots. And it was rich and creamy and tasted delicious!! Very memorable drink for sure. I'll be back! read more

RareTea - Passion fruit w cheese foam. Lots of delicious cheese foam!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you wanna have a relax and clean place to enjoy some boba tea / fruit tea, this place will be a nice choice. The associate was nice and she explained and recommended one of their popular teas. I ordered what she recommended , the mango passionfruit green tea with boba. The tea is not too sweet even I ordered with 100% sweet. I mainly tasted the passion fruit and strong green tea. Mango was from a purée form, taste of mango was subtle. Boba was done right, chewy and just the right softness. Overall, I enjoyed the tea. On the pricey side. read more

RareTea - Mango Passion Fruit Green Tea with Boba, 100% sweet - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Anytime I am in the downtown Orlando area I make a pit stop here for some delicious tea. Today I ordered a Mango Passion Green Tea and a brownie. This little spot is located just in the heart of downtown Orlando near Lake Eola. There is plenty of public parking located in the rear of the shopping center (first 30 min free) . There is a small sitting area inside and a couple of patio chairs and tables outside. The location is pet friendly. read more

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Cozy little store. They have a ton of options from milk teas to fruit teas. They even have some fresh pastures. Every drink is made fresh to order. They have some indoor seating. The tea is delicious, I got the passion fruit and mango. I wish I got boba with it to try the boba. Only downside is the drinks are expensive and over $7. But the quality is there and is a great spot to get some boba and check out the farmers market on Sundays and the Drag show at Island time! read more

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Was looking for a new boba place and remember this one was relatively new. Parking in Thornton park is a mess on a Saturday night so took a bit to find a spot, but then easily walked in. Staff was wearing masks, but not required. Bathroom was clean. The place was poppin, but drinks were out quickly. Ordered 2 jasmine milk teas, one with 30% sweetness and one with boba. Both were great! I like how there was crushed ice but it didn't overwhelm the drink, and the drink was already cold so it didn't get diluted. There was a strong tea flavor, and I was pleasantly surprised. The drinks overall are on the pricier end and an upcharge to add boba/toppings. The drink did not taste powdery. The boba also had a soft but chewy texture and slight sweetness, very tasty. Would be back and willing to pay the higher price for boba in this area. read more

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Legit quality tea and Boba shop! Which for someone who is a fresh Tea and Boba snob... Because I like it fresh and prepared properly not powder mixes was a huge deal! The shop is very cute small easy to navigate the menu. Tons of options even for people who don't know where to start with Boba. Milk teas and fruit teas smoothies and even some bougie things for those of us who are into the very fresh tea. My husband did the espresso tea so it was a loose leaf tea brewed fresh with a boulder flavour. He absolutely loved his roasted oolong. I grabbed their peach black fruit tea and added a jelly and black Pearl Boba ... the incredible thing about their peach tea was that it was not sweetened with simple syrup it was a literal peach purée. So the sweetness was from natural fruit juice rather than from processed sugar. This place is now on my list of one of my favourite Boba places I've ever been to in the US. (and for us that saying quite a lot :) If you like Boba, this is a must check out ! (Also their Teespresso style drinks are not on their menu online so you have to pop in and ask about those or see them on the order online menu) yes, you can choose your toppings you are ice level sugar level and all that jazz. read more

My boyfriend and I wanted to go to a bubble tea place that we hadn't tried before so we happened to see this new establishment on Yelp with only 6 reviews. It was a little difficult to find and was tucked in a little niche right by Jinya Ramen. We walked right by it once. Although the store front is small the space inside is quite surprising in that it feels quite large due to the high ceilings and minimalist contemporary design. The tea menu was extensive and we decided on the Okinawa milk tea with boba and the strawberry matcha milk tea with boba. I've had a strawberry matcha milk tea from Boba Guys before (a boba chain on the west coast) and from a local coffee shop, Craft Coffee. I found this to be on par with Boba Guys. In all honesty, the Craft Coffee version did not impress me but it may be unfair to compare it because Craft Coffee's focus is coffee although they offer some other specialty drinks. The Okinawa milk tea wasn't anything special and tasted like regular milk tea to me. We both thought the boba was well done and was cooked perfectly. It was fresh and warm in our drinks. Some may not like that but we did not mind. Service was fairly quick. The price was similar to other boba establishments and we paid about 17 bucks for both our drinks with tax and a small tip. Seating was for smaller intimate parties of two people. There is a loft space upstairs but it isn't open to the public at this time. It's a fairly quiet establishment and would be a good place to go for a first date or place to hang out and have a good talk with a friend. All-in-all we enjoyed our experience there! We would definitely come back! read more

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Cute sitting area, great and fast service, and amazing boba. I had the Thai milk tea and it was very creamy and yummy. read more

RareTea - Thai milk tea w/ boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Okay but let's talk about this amazing spot that I got to try out today!! RareTea is the name and they got game! it was a little hard to find in the beginning but that's okay! This hole in the wall has the freshest boba I've had in a while. I ordered the caramelized brown sugar boba and okinwa milk tea with boba. Tell me how half of the cups were filled with boba The boba was sooo chewy and the milk teas didn't have an over powering taste either. I can't wait to visit again read more

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Very good boba! I always like to judge a boba tea shop based on the taste of their classics (i.e. Thai Tea, Taro, etc) so I ordered a standard Thai milk tea with boba. After sipping, I was pleased with both the taste and proportion of ingredients used to make the beverage and should note the tapioca bubbles were made fresh so this drink was most definitely on point. My boyfriend ordered a strawberry smoothie with lychee jelly and claims it tasted well but would not quote on quote "call it a smoothie" due to the lower viscosity of the beverage in comparison to other smoothies he's had in the past. The parking for this place can be a little tricky and seating is a bit bare. Other than that, I'm excited to come back and experiment with some of their exotic flavors. read more

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Five lovely stars for one of the best boba tea places here in Orlando! Wow! I come here about once a week now. I've been to many boba tea places locally and no one compares to Rare Tea...because you know, they're rare duh! Mariela and Angie are just so sweet and very helpful. They are fast and efficient with taking ordering and making suggestions. Rare Tea offers a variety of flavors, though Taro is my absolute favorite. They also offer non dairy option, thank you God! The best thing that I love is that you get to choose which level of sweetness you would like your drink to be. I always request light ice with 30 percent sweetness. The boba itself tastes so soft, chewy, and fresh. You can tell when boba is not fresh at other places. Thank you Rare Tea for being centrally located in Thornton Park! read more

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I was hesitant to try something since I have the usual boba spots which I like but was pleasantly surprised! We got the jasmine milk tea, strawberry milk tea, and strawberry snow cream (which is basically cheese foam) All 3 tasted great! You could tell the jasmine tea was quality and not overpowered by the milk. The strawberry milk tea didn't taste too heavy even at full sweetness and the boba had perfect texture. My strawberry snow cream at 80% sweetness really refreshed me and the cheese foam had a great balance between sweet and salty to counter the sweetness of the strawberry drink. It is quite pricy for boba at $7.5 without tip or topping, but it's definitely up there in my favorites now! read more

There is quite a selection of drinks available. There are caffeine free options as well as milk free teas. You also have the option to customize your drink with add ins, changing changing sweetness level, or amount of ice. The setting area is limited, but adequate for the number of patrons on a Saturday early in the afternoon. The staff was very friendly. read more

Tea nirvana! Myself, my husband and a friend stopped in after grabbing a bite at a local restaurant and we're really glad that we did! It was DELICIOUS! The restaurant has modern, clean decor and nice seating inside. The staff was really friendly and answered all of my questions. I got the jasmine milk tea with Boba and snow cream, my hubby got the strawberry milk with snow cream and my friend got taro milk tea with snow cream. The jasmine tea was rich and smooth, everything I love about jasmine tea and tha Boba were slightly soft which was really awesome! The strawberry milk tea was creamy and had an amazing fresh strawberry taste, the taro was delectable sweet and satisfying. I would definitely get a beverage here again! We also tried a Nutella brownie that was more cakey and light. The flavor was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. Rating from F to A+++ I give it an A++ only because of the boing brownie. read more

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En route to another coffee shop in Thornton Park, I did an absolute double-take when I spotted the new RareTea, a gorgeous tea shop maintained by an absolutely charming team. I always start an experience at a new bubble tea spot with the basics. The Okinawa milk tea with brown sugar boba (80% sweetness) was perfection. Well-cooked boba is such a treat! The team in charge were so sweet and very helpful. RareTea is an absolutely lovely spot to sit and sip. Seating is available inside and outside. I will for sure return for both the Strawberry Milk Tea and the Strawberry Berry - Snow Cream. Welcome to the neighborhood, RareTea! read more

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This is now one of my all-time favorite boba shops. I ordered the Okinawa Milk Tea with Oat Milk and Brown Sugar Boba and it was so delicious. The boba was fresh, warm, and flavorful from the brown sugar, and I love the combination of warm boba and a cold drink. They give a good amount of boba, which I think is the perfect amount. The decor inside the restaurant was also lovely, with simple seating and impressive lighting decor. And the customer service here was wonderful. read more

RareTea - Okinawa Milk Tea with Oat Milk & Brown Sugar Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We love trying new boba spots and made a quick detour to come here. The place was sleek and clean with a crystal chandelier in the entryway. Staff was wonderful. Personally, I love regular flavored milk tea and love trying them around Orlando. I ordered the black milk tea. It seemed a little too milky compared to ones I've had in the past, so I wasn't a huge fan. However, the bobas were very good. The pearls were soft and chewy and the cups are pretty big too. They have one standard size. I would probably try something different the next time I come in. I also believe it's a bit overpriced for what you are receiving. One boba drink cost roughly over $7. read more

RareTea - Boba menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place was alright. I feel like maybe they were having an off day. The tea had an odd texture to it like it wasn't mixed all the way and the boba wasn't quite cooked all the way either. I'll definitely have to come back and give them another try. read more

We stopped next door for dinner and decided to try a quick drink while we were waiting. They were quick to serve me and the drink came out super quick as well. They have a variety of different drinks and the menu is super easy to read and understand. I ordered a Iced Thai Milk Tea with Boba. The boba was squishy as it should be and the drink tasted very good. I tend to order as is but they allow you to customize sweetness as well. There is a rewards program. I am unsure of exactly how it works but you put in your number at checkout and it accumulates stars for the amount spent (it appears). Parking is difficult to find. We ended up parking in a small lot behind a building across the street. It was $5 to park. There is a garage but we did not venture to find it. I would stop in again. You can never go wrong with a quick boba drink! read more

RareTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Say YES to the Tea. After a walking around Eola and Mills we decided to stop by this place since it was listed as 'new' and it also had decent reviews. Ordered some Matcha Lattes with Brown Sugar Boba and i think i may have fallen in love. It was so good that I am going for seconds ASAP. read more