Wow, they have the creamiest organic milk to complement their tea. I grabbed an Iron goddess milk tea and it kept me occupied for my drive from Reno to San Jose. They have the fun small ice too! Great space and nice tea selection. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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A Reno 5-star (great for the area, like a 4 if compared to SF/Sac options). Good boba, great crema, yummy snacky teas accessible for everyone! Personal favs are the strawberry snow cream and the classic boba, light sweet light ice. Fun place for kids and young adults to hang out! read more

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Stopped here in the middle of a date night and my partner, and I had the place to ourselves Very delicious tea options, both hot and cold with some hints of coffee here and there While I am glad that they have a steady GrubHub and delivery business going in the background, the intermittent very loud blender. Noises paused conversation every time they ran. read more

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My kids love their boba, good selection of drinks, spacious, they have games, fast service read more

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Having grown up in Southern California, I've been spoiled with amazing boba shops, so I'm always on the lookout for something that measures up here in Reno. RareTea has been the clear winner for me since moving here. I tried the Iron Goddess Tea-presso milk tea (a variety of oolong) and loved it. It was smooth, rich, and distinctly nutty in flavor. They brew their teas fresh to order, and you can taste the difference. The boba was wonderfully soft, exactly how it should be. read more

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This is the best Boba place in Reno in my opinion. Their quality is always consistent and the flavors taste fresh! I've picked up several times and their shop is a great place with lots of space and friendly service! read more

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First time visiting this boba store. The parking is limited and difficult to get out and back in the road. The drink I ordered was a smoothie and it was very watery, not a thick frozen smoothie texture. Flavor was lacking and boba was overcooked and mushy. The sweetness was below average for normal They only have one size. The cup is so tall, that the straw barely sticks out of it an inch, and top heavy with a small base. They use milk and cream vs nondairy creamer and tea. Not authentic, so just be aware of how you order. Staff was friendly and the store was clean with games you can hang out and play while enjoying your boba. Unfortunately I won't be back, as there are much better boba stores in Reno to enjoy. Price $7.75. read more

Came in craving milk tea with some friends on a Saturday. There was no parking when we got there, but luckily someone parking on the side of the street was leaving. It was not very busy and our drinks were ordered and made fairly quickly. We ordered: - Uji Matcha Milk Tea: The matcha here is really good and refreshing. Doesn't taste watered down at all from the last time I was here. - Mango Coconut + Noodle: The mango flavor is good. Tastes like a slushy with pieces of jelly shaped like noodles as a topping. Great for mango lovers! It is nice how there's outdoor seating and games to play. I wish there was a wider variety to choose from. It's a great place to meet up and hang out with friends. read more

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I was craving some boba and decided to stop by. I got the high mountain oolong tea-spresso milk tea with boba and my bf got uji matcha latte. Both tasted really good. I really liked the high mountain oolong tea. They actually used one of those tea brewing machines and I was able to see it brewed in real time. The tea flavor was so strong and so delicious. I definitely recommend getting that if you're a strong tea lover. The matcha was also so so good. It was ceremonial matcha so you can taste the matcha realness. Definitely recommend both of these drinks. Service was kinda slow just because there was only one worker and she was making a lot of drinks from the order prior, but we were in no rush, so it didn't matter. There were a few tables inside with communal games to play from. Overall, a cool spot to hang out and get some work done. read more

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This place is awesome. It's one of the few places that makes bomb boba in Reno. Coming from the SF Bay Area, this will be our watering hole moving forward when we're in town. Don't give the casinos your money, Come give this place all your money instead! read more

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Big thank you to the team member who helped me a few days ago at Rare Tea (sorry, didn't get your name!). Super efficient service even with a queue -- quick, friendly and spot on. The tea was, as usual, outstanding. You guys are the best -- see you again soon! read more

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We got two drinks and it was fun because there are some flavors that we haven't seen anywhere else. There was only one worker so there was a bit of a wait, but she was super nice and the drinks were well made. read more

Boba is consistent these days and Ruth and staff are very helpful and accommodate to your needs. The only thing is they need to add special delivery options on Doordash. Other than that I order every week because it's the best tea around that is not diluted. Please keep the teaspressos the way it is now! Coming from CA, this is currently the best tea option in NV. read more

I still love coming here for boba in midtown. They have added some new flavors in their menu. This place is definitely a lot busier now than before which is great but, I think they need add employees. I waited for two drinks for like 20 min. Overall, still a great spot for boba with friends and family. read more

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A great spot for boba and lingering! They have a game area and multiple tables which is nice to welcome people to stay as well as come in. The service was really nice, being available to answer questions and kindly make conversation. I ordered the Okinawa milk tea and am usually worried about my drink being too sweet, but the cashier kindly recommended I keep my drink normal sweetness since they can't really adjust it for the Okinawa without adjusting the flavor.. but she was right! It wasn't too sweet or overwhelming of caffeine either. For the matcha latte. Ignore the tissue over the straw (we had to cover it so my dog wouldn't lick it in the car hahah), but look at the ICE!! Love the ice! The boba however, wasn't too soft, which I usually like for the outside of the boba. But it was firm and my siblings didn't have a problem with it. PARKING in the lot outside is pretty tight and small, especially since there are other businesses next door as well. But there is plenty of street parking around free of charge! Seems to be in a nice neighborhood, and lots nearby! Would come back for a drink or to hang with friends, but most likely wouldn't get boba topping next time. read more

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The shop is simple and clean. The drink tastes awesome! It costs $6-8 per drink. The servers are kind. read more

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Delicious teas and boba drinks. We had the strawberry cream with coconut milk and the brown sugar boba shake-both were amazing! The boba is perfect-chewy and flavorful. They share a patio with Wheyfarer Cheese and the patio is cute, shady and dog friendly! Highly recommend! read more

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Duo grape tea is legit. Definitely recommend this place. Smaller parking lot. Inside is roomy enough to hang out or work. read more

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Love this place! It's a little slow, but the quality of the tea makes it worth the wait. I always get one for now and one for later :D

Parking is a bit strange but the service is fast, also conveniently had some board/card games to divulge in, the teas are super rich & yummy! read more

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Any time I get the chance I stop by for a Strawberry tea with snow cream, but honestly any of their drinks are top tier. one of the best boba places in Reno. read more

Raretea is our favorite boba spot in Reno! The ambiance is family friendly - they have all kinds of games and seating area. The staff is always welcoming when we visit. The best of course is the boba tea! Our favorite is the Caramelized Brown Sugar Boba and Matcha Tea with Boba. They offer non-dairy substitutes as well read more

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I found Raretea while visiting one of their neighbor businesses. The space is very big and has lots of seating. There always seem to be groups hanging out together when I visit. I think one group might have also been playing a board game one time? lol. Definitely a place you could stay for a while. Everything was very clean and minimal. They have an interesting menu but are lacking some standards that other places tend to have. I love that they have a dairy free base available for their milk tea, but the flavor is always a little off to me. I think I'm just used to the normal place I go to by my house. The cups are sturdy and size is good. Worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. read more

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I've attempted to purchase drinks from this location twice. Both times I've been told they have run out of the tapioca boba. The first time I arrived at 7:30pm and knew that they closed at 8 so I understood. Today I walked in at 7 (one hour before closing) and they told me they had ran out again. I confirmed with the cashier if closing time today was 8 and he said yes. He said that "if they make a larger batch they just end up with a lot of left over". It's disappointing that maybe they haven't been trained to make a smaller batch that could possibly be better controlled in case of a slower night. I don't think I will be trying my luck a third time... read more

TLDR: May be the best milk tea in Reno now.... Ding Tea used to be the king of milk teas in Reno. But alas the king has fallen. I'll be updating my review of that place, but this is about Raretea! Raretea is a franchise, and it's all over the Bay Area, where I'm from, so I don't think it's that special. Dispirited over finding any good milk tea here in Reno, we decided to give this one a try again. Hey, it's pretty good! I ordered my usual Fruit tea, since I'm lactose-unfriendly. With the lowest possible sugar, 33%, the tea had a pretty strong flavor! There is some mango jelly in there to sweeten it up a little bit. But it basically tasted like the refreshing fragrant green tea that I'm used to. My wife was similarly impressed with her usual: Black Milk tea (0 Ice, 0 sugar). She could also taste the tea flavor quite well. And the milk was creamy and a bit sweet. Staff were super nice. I didn't ask the name of the girl who took my order, but she was friendly and offered me suggestions on how to modify my order properly. The place has a relaxing vibe as well. It's not dingy. There are some games to play while you wait or just to hang. Great place! Best of all, it's in its own store so you don't have to walk through a food court or another restaurant. Decent parking. read more

I came to rate tea with friends and was happily surprised. It's not an establishment I would normally choose but my granddaughter who's attending UNR all the way from Alaska likes these sorts of fun drinks. I'm not indulging in sugary things currently but they were happy to make my matcha sans sweetener.its a very nice looking tea shop and seems to be a great meet up place. Everyone else has bobas in their teas and we were all very happy to sit and visit and enjoy exotic drinks! Lovely place. read more

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Located on the corner of a mini shopping plaza, this boba shop's ambiance was inviting with its huge selection of seating and they provide games as well for friends to use while hanging with friends. The shop's menu offered an impressive variety of boba flavors and tea bases, with a picture of their top specials, all of which have amazing flavors. I opted for a Okinawa milk tea with boba topping and was delighted by the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. The tapioca pearls were freshly made, with a perfect chewy texture indicating boba is freshly made every day. The staff was friendly and efficient, making the overall experience enjoyable. This boba shop is a must-visit for any boba enthusiast. However, I wouldn't recommend studying here because it is pretty loud inside and it's more of a "hang-out" spot. read more

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Just back from a month in SE Asia, Taiwan and Singapore, I'm really missing brown sugar milk tea. I was next door at Wheyfarer so I thought I would check out the milk tea menu. I was full from brunch, but after talking to the owner, I got one to go for later. Not much later. I tapped it about 30 minutes later, I couldn't stand it no more. Just like many of the night markets and tea stands this one hit the spot. Not too sweet, the right portion of milk to tea and the boba. It's all about the boba. It can't be too hard and chewy. Not too mushy. And these were still a bit warm. Devine. Sip, sip, close my eyes. Yep back in a night market or hanging out in a hawker. We talked a bit about other drinks on the menu. It was highly recommended my next trip I try the brown sugar boba shake, my milk tea elevated. Small patio out front. Small share parking lot out front and some street parking. If you're confused, ask. She explained the menu and drinks easily to me. read more

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What a nice surprise! I often struggle to find great tasting matcha at boba spots, it's usually really sweet or no flavor at all. But, I really liked the matcha from RareTea. It tastes of bitterness with the perfect balance of sweetness from the strawberry. The tapioca pearls were so-so, but I'll definitely be revisiting to try the different flavors! read more

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The make their tapioca balls fresh every day. We ordered the taro smootea with brown sugar boba and will admit this is our favorite taro flavor drink in Reno AND the brown sugar boba is our new favorite boba. Perfectly chewy and flavored. The play pin in the middle is obviously made for the shop's kids but it is a huge teaser to my boys. Lol I love it! read more

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I am very disappointed with the service I received during my pickup today. The older staff member showed a very poor attitude when I requested extra ice. It felt like I was being targeted or discriminated against for being Asian read more

Nice little hidden gem. Really great tea options. Went around 1pm and it was nice and quiet.

Took fifteen minutes to make a matcha, no other tickets, long brown hair he was touching his hair and face the whole time , literally just standing there instead of making the drink. Came at 4:00 on march 6 th got my drink at 4:22 read more

With only one server/cashier/barista, RareTea made it happen today. Thanks Ruth! After lunch, we stopped by to have a refreshing drink dessert. I tried the Strawberry Berry Snow Cream, my wife had the Roasted Oolong, my daughter had a Thai Tea and my other child had an Okinawa Milk Tea. My tea was delicious, flavorful and refreshing. My wife needed to add a bit of sweetener to her Oolong. No complaints. Ruth held it down and did an amazing job taking care of the 12 customers she had while we were there. All taken care of with professionalism and grace! RareTea today had a quite chill atmosphere, no background music, but customers could be seen playing Chess, we got in a few rounds of Jenga and other patrons were playing Connect 4. All in all, an enjoyable visit, staple drink established and I'll definitely visit again. read more

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"Are all of these for you?" - Owner. Lol. Though I ordered 5 different teas, sadly one of them was just mine. I came in around 12ish and they weren't busy. Met the owners with their lovely cute baby son, they were both so welcoming and helpful on what drinks to get. Loved how the owner assumed they were all mine, he's not wrong, I am a boba girl lover! My in-laws recommended this place and said it's definitely a hit...they are absolutely right! First time here today and will be going back. And I really loved how this place is so open right as you walk in, very spacious feel. They also have game boards and an entertainment area, just a chill vibe for sure. Hopefully in the future they add some snacks to their menu, then it will be perfect! Still 5/5 though! Looking forward trying their drinks here again, cheers! read more

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Cute little corner boba tea spot downtown right off of California and Virginia St. I always base my liking of a boba spot with the quality of their boba pearls . This hits - soft, warm, pleasantly chewy in the best way. You can tell it's fresh. After a spicy meal at another local restaurant , my friend and I decided we wanted something sweet and something to cool our tastebuds . We both had the oolong roasted milk tea with brown sugar boba and oat milk. i opted for 75% sweetness and it was perfect! So many other flavors I wanna try like the matcha rose latte or anything lychee. Thanks for the amazingly patient service as I sat there wanting to order everything on the menu. Til next time... read more

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its supposed to be a slush but they handed it over being liquid. the tea is too brewed that makes it bitter tasting. read more

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New tea spot Alert! Got the chance to stop by Raretea w/ a friend a few weeks back and it was very good. I love a boba fruit tea especially when it's made right. I ordered the Mango Passion fruit green tea w/ boba. It came in a cute cup and was the perfect amount of sweet. I liked that the green tea wasn't too bitter as it balanced out the sweet and tangy from the mango and passion fruit flavors. The service was great. I was assisted by the owner who was very nice and full of energy. She recommended some items that met my taste buds and that's how I decided on my drink. I'm so indecisive sometimes so I'm always pleased when great recommendations turn out to be the best choice. Location is right at the start of midtown tucked away in this cute small parking lot. Keep your eyes open upon arrival or you can miss it. Location has indoor and patio seating providing variety to the guests. When I went that day there was not too much decor on the inside, but like I stated it had just opened so give them time to really settle in. The atmosphere is more of a chill vibe for those who wanna get their boba fix or meet up with a buddy or two and just hang out. Overall, Raretea is a cool spot to visit. If you like milk and/or fruit boba teas this place is for you. Stop by and see for yourself! read more

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Went for their grand opening for their BOGO deal. Their drinks were yummy! The boba was a really nice texture too. I had the lychee slush and I love lychee. It had a really good lychee flavor. The inside was super nice and clean, obviously since they just opened. I can't wait to come back and try some other drinks! read more

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Tried the strawberry berry snow cream and passion fruit smootea today. I really enjoyed how refreshing the strawberry berry snow cream was, if you love strawberries this is definitely the one for you! The kiwi fruit tea with agar jelly had a nice flavor, nice texture and was also very refreshing! The tea is very prominent and not too sweet which I find happens a lot a boba places so that was a nice surprise (: The ambiance was very nice and the workers were super friendly as well read more

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