Nice and quiet location. Perfect for doing some work. Coconut latte lacked the flavor of coffee read more

I love this place. It became my favorite boba shop in a short amount of time and this review is about a year overdue. I originally happened upon it on the way home from work when I took a wrong turn to try and get out of traffic haha. And since then I have often treated myself by taking a detour to bring home some delicious milk teas. The rotating seasonal drinks are fun and bring back regulars like me to try different drinks during different seasons. I love this concept and each new drink has been quality. Building your own drinks and customizing everything is easy as well. I prefer boba places that allow you to create your own drinks. Great tea flavor, not too sweet, and the only place I know that does a variety of tasty agar jellies. I like grass jelly drink a lot, and while they don't have as a that specific one they have rose, coconut, pandan, and coffee jellies in the same texture! Which match their drinks well. The jellies are also vegan if that matters to you. The egg mochi puffs are tasty and very filling. I get them to share. read more

Cute tea shop in San Jose. There does not appear to be a public restroom here. There is a cool chart on the wall where you can gauge the body of the tea and how much caffeine is in the drink. I tried the sample jasmine milk tea at 50% at the table nearby and thought 50% was quite sweet. I usually try for no sugar or 25% at most places. I got an earl grey with some cream and boba. The milk / cream is actually extra $ to my surprise. Boba is also extra but that's standard from most boba shops. I did no sugar and I thought the small amount of syrup from the boba was sufficient but I can see it being tasty at 25% sugar too. The tea taste is not too strong, might have wanted something stronger but still a tasty cup of tea! I would come back. read more

I really like this place! I came by with a friend after our lunch. This place is so cute with great decor and a mixture of real plants and fake plants. They have a sample station by the entrance which was so nice because we tried it and loved it. The sample that day was the jasmine green tea with nondairy creamer at 50% sweet, and we loved it! The tea tasted so good and the sweetness level was perfect for me. You can order from the iPads or with the person that works there -- so friendly too! It seems that you click on the options you want. The milk tea options are step by step where you pick your tea base and then pick your milk of choice (nondairy vs dairy and options). I also loved that the menu also tells you information about different teas if you had questions about the taste and caffeine level. It looks they have wifi and outlets with tables so a good spot to study at! Can't wait to come back! read more

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This will forever be one of my favorite lowkey boba spots! I'm so grateful it is located near SJSU too. Their drinks were the best pick-me-up after my college lectures. They also have a variety of snacks, like mochi egg puffs and waffles. I especially love when they had the Pandan Kaya Toast! I hope they bring those back... My recommendations: + Try their rose jelly! + House Milk Tea + Cucumber Breeze + Mango Paradise + Early Grey Delight + CocoPandan + Roasted Oolong Milk Tea + Pink Lady They have a cozy cafe area inside to study or hangout with friends. There's also a nice outdoor dog-friendly patio! Parking can be tough sometimes since it's street parking, but I don't think the time limits are super strict. This is a unique tea shop that I highly recommend if you're in Downtown SJ! read more

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They are not kidding about the quality of the tea, I am glad I stopped by on my lunch. I love these kinds of drinks but so many spots have so much sugar and I just can't be drinking sugar like that. I got the mango paradise and even got less sugar and it was still so good with just the right amount of sweetness. The jasmine tea was soo soo good! I can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

Sinceretea - Mango Paradise - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A quaint little boba shop located downtown. Parking can be found on the street or there's a small lot for apartments that have designated areas. We ordered on the tablet even though it was empty, I'm not sure if they do face-to-face orders but you can ask for recommendations. We ordered: Mango Paradise (4/5): A great summer drink. The mango flavor is nice, not too light not too prominent, but it did seem a little watered down. The coconut cream added to the mix of flavors bringing it to a 4/5. Cocopandan (2.5/5): A seasonal drink of pandan tea and coconut milk but the flavor wasn't there. It tasted like pandan tea with water. Super watery even with the milk. You can tell they have high-quality teas but the price point is high. I'd give this place a 3.5/5 if I could. read more

Sinceretea - Mango Paradise & Cocopandan - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here twice this summer so far and have been happy with my experiences! There's indoor seating, and I like how you can order off the iPad on your own so you can see all the options. It's always cool and clean in here. The cocopandan seasonal drink, which is a combo of coconut and pandan, reminds me of Vietnamese Jell-O cake (that's often layered with coffee, pandan, and coconut jellies). I'd turn down my sweetness a little bit. It's like a refreshing dessert, not too overpowering with either flavor. The latte with matcha cream was just as good as their thai tea cream latte. I would prefer to takeoff the lid and sip the cream while drinking some of the latte on the bottom, but I took it home and eventually everything mixed together in my drink. It was still good though, not too sweet. I want to come back and try the double shot coffee drink. Another great find was the egg puff mochi waffle. My favorite waffle had been the one from Happy Lemon before, as they have a soft interior, but Sinceretea's hit it out of the ballpark! This is easily my favorite egg waffle place I've tried in the Bay Area. There's no hollowness here. The balls are completely full with a mochi center. Although I couldn't really taste the black sesame in mine that much, I think that it was perfectly sweetened and you don't need a dip. I would definitely come here for it again. It's $6.50. Other flavors include matcha, original, cinnamon, and there's even a savory one with cheese and bacon. This would be my go-to boba spot in this part of town. read more

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Wow really fresh and great tasting tea! This is such a cute bright store. They have a limited menu which makes it easier to narrow down what you want. I tried: Cocopandan: 5/5 I got 25% sweetness and added pandan jelly. Reminded me of this Vietnamese che. It was really good! Mintea hibiscus: 5/5 super refreshing and tasty! Oolong: 5/5 this was a sampler and it was really tasty as well. Mochi waffles: 5/5 I really like the chewy insides and crispy outside. Original was better than chocolate. But I am just not a big chocolate fan. Friendly service. Wish they could open a location closer to me. Can't wait to go back. read more

Sinceretea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I'm obsessed with their egg puff waffle! It's the best little dessert with soft chewy mochi inside & powdered sugar. They offer different types too like cinnamon, seasme, and matcha. I absolutely like the way they make the sweetness on the boba pearls as well. In the picture, we got Teana Colada and Pink lady both were good. read more

Sinceretea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I ordered the lavender lemonade and berry merry, both with rose jelly and highly recommend it. I also tried their original mochi egg puffs and they are amazing!! It does get loud in the shop because of a machine they use so you probably don't want to go there if you plan on studying. read more

Sinceretea - Lavender Lemonade and Berry Merry - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Really cute tea Place , great to hang out in the evening has indoor and outdoor seating . Service is slow at times and there isnt much to chhose in terms of food read more

Cool boba shop if you're in the area. They have a lot of options, you're able to order ahead online which is convenient or you can order at the kiosk. We pretty much know what we want so we tend to order ahead but while waiting I've seen a few people ask questions and the workers always seem helpful. They also have a few snack options. I tried the mini Belgian waffles and it comes warmed up with a mini cup of syrup - it's a pretty cool snack to go with my boba. They have a sitting area which is nice both inside and outside patio area. read more

Sinceretea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A cute gem of a tea house right by Esplanade! Service: The baristas(?) we're so sweet and informative. The ordering set up is self-order via tablet but they're ere still there for any questions. Drinks: We got the Mango tea and it was delicious! It also isn't super overpriced. Ambience: Very quiet and cute place to work or study. The neighborhood is quiet and plants of party around the street. The only caveat is you have to ask for a key to the restroom which is around the corner of the street. The restroom is otherwise pretty clean and accessible. read more

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Interesting that I enjoyed their coffee more than their tea. I tried a fruit tea a few years ago and it didn't really stand out. Every time I do a boba search, this place would pop again so I figured I should give it another go. This time I ordered a Thai cream latte instead. To my surprise, it was good. I liked the cream and the latte wasn't too sweet which was great. I saw that they have a matcha cream latte as well, I think I'd order that next. Parking kinda sucks in this area since it's downtown. But if you're in the area, give it a try. read more

Sinceretea - Thai cream latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A group of friends and I took a "craft tea" class a little while back, which is the only time I have been in the shop as it is not in an area I frequent, so this review is really only regarding the tea class. The class itself was pretty straightforward and sent us all home with some teas and measuring supplies that we used in class, as well as using ingredients one might find at home instead of anything too exotic (maybe hibiscus seems exotic to some?), so I feel it was fairly well thought out in that regard. The lady who ran the class was patient and engaging and seemed to have a good background in traditional tea, which I appreciated a lot. While it wasn't anything groundbreaking, it's a good intro to folks who would like to dabble a bit in mixed tea drinks and aren't sure where to start, and it's also a fun class for groups of folks who just enjoy tea! It didn't have an option for couples, however, so it was a bit awkward for me and my husband to both have a full set of measuring cups and shakers to take home (maybe an option for just the tea for one person of a pair, but since we also used the tools given to us in the class, maybe that doesn't quite work out). The tea that we got was their "Ancient Black" and while I'll confess it is not my favorite, it is visibly a quality loose leaf tea with large leaves, so they seem to have good loose leaf tea for sale. If I get a chance to stop in the shop again, I would certainly be interested in trying a different loose leaf tea from them. read more

Ooh la la... I sincerely appreciate the quality of the tea and flavors of their offerings here at Sinceretea. This place is notch quality! My friends and I were walking by and felt like boba was calling our names. A brief look at their menu and you could tell that they have a huge emphasis on quality tea beverages with fruit flavor add-ons. They use a lot of house-made fruit purees which is such a nice treat compared to other boba shops that rely on purely syrup or at worst, powder flavoring. I ordered the Pink Lady ($6) which uses jasmine green tea as a base and infuses it with rose jam and guava juice. This drink was fantastic! It wasn't overly sugary despite me forgetting to ask for less sugar, and incredibly refreshing. Of course I added some of their soft boba inside to really complete the drink. I offered some to my friend who hadn't had boba in years and he was hooked. They also allow you to build your own tea beverages with choices of non-dairy creamer, different plant based milks, and cow's milk. I love that they have a variety of vegan friendly plant based options for no additional charge. If you're a milk tea fan, this is a safe spot for you. When I went in May 2021, they had reopened for indoor ordering so you can walk in instead of ordering online. However, it's probably faster to do it online so you can grab and go since the shop is small. No indoor seating is available yet but I'll be sure to come back in the future for another bougie boba drink. read more

Sinceretea - Updated Menu, June 2021 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came back to try their fresh fruit tea and definitely a winner here! Tried their hibiscus and citrus tea, with their home made vegan coconut jelly. Quite refreshing on a hot day! Quite disappointed this is the second time they ran out of coffee by mid-afternoon; so something to consider improving. read more

Sinceretea - Hibiscus Black Tea and Citrus Splash - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I had been here before right before Covid hit and had been wanting to go back. I was in the area looking for some boba options and remembered they weren't too far away, so I decided to stop by. Once you go in, you are prompted to order on the iPad. They have some seasonal specialty drinks which all sounded pretty good. I ended up getting the Mango Paradise and the Berry Merry (both with boba) and their brown sugar mochi waffle (about $18 without tip). The drinks were pretty good. I liked the coconut cream on the Mango Paradise as it made the drink creamier and actually less sweet. Their boba was really firm with a good, chewy texture. I'm usually not a big fan of mochi textured food, but their waffle was pretty good. I liked dipping it in the brown sugar sauce they gave on the side so I could control the sweetness. I'd come back even though the location is a little inconvenient. There's not much around the block besides apartment complexes but it's close enough to SJ Japantown that I wouldn't mind swinging by to pick up a drink again. There is free street parking right in front of the shop if you're lucky. read more

Sinceretea - Mango Paradise with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Cute boba tea shop with great ambience. Most tea places do not have Pandan as an option so I love that this place has Pandan drinks you can order and Pandan jelly as an Add-on. For my order I got Coconut coffee with Pandan jelly. So yummy and I would definitely return to get the same order read more

Sinceretea - Dreamy Peony with Strawberry Cloud Foam & Coconut Coffee with Pandan Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I've walked by Sinceretea a few times, and also tried their mochi egg puff in the past, but only recently tried one of their drinks. Due to Covid, you have to place your order in advance on their website or through DoorDash. Your order can be ready in as little as 10 minutes, or you can schedule a specific time to pick up your order. I tried: -Chocolate Mochi Egg Puff ($6): Solid mochi egg puff, and this had good chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. The egg puff was crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside. I would recommend sharing this since it's pretty filling to eat on your own- recommended! -Sesame Milk Tea (Black Tea, Black Sesame Seeds, $5.00 + $0.65 Pandan Jelly, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hcCVAfyNB7WVloBDCwKIPw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I got this with almond milk, and wasn't a fan.. I couldn't taste much tea flavor, and the black sesame didn't really mix into the rest of the drink. I got this at 25% sweetness but it was barely sweet- I would recommend 50% sweetness at the minimum. The pandan jelly was also too thick- skip! I really wanted to try their dreamy series that I saw photos of, but it may be a seasonal item or discontinued? I would come back to try some of their fruit tea drinks, such as their kumquat elixer or berry merry, and will keep an eye out for their dreamy series. Parking in this area should be ok, since there are street parking spots in front and nearby. read more

Sinceretea - Sesame Milk Tea (Black Tea, Black Sesame Seeds, $5.00 + $0.65 Pandan Jelly)- 3/5 stars - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Earlier this year, Sinceretea revamped their menu, so many of their old drinks are no more or have been updated to include "better wholesome ingredients" as they say on their Insta. Up until now, I had not tried anything from their new menu, but have gotten drinks for friends and they've enjoyed them. I've now only had the Pink Lady (green tea + rose jam & guava juice). It was refreshing and not too sweet, lovely for a hot day. The inclusion of actual flowers at the bottom of the drink was interesting. I am looking forward to trying their other menu items! I also appreciate that they still offer everything with non-dairy options! If you do loose leaf tea, I highly recommend trying out some of their offerings. I have gotten bags of the roasted oolong & jasmine green tea and found the quality and flavor of both to be fantastic! Online ordering is super easy and turnaround time is usually quick, but you can also walk in to order now too. They are also now open every day, which is nice! read more

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Matcha coffee 4/5 - it was good but I wish the matcha flavor was stronger. The coffee might just be too overpowering but even tho it lacked matcha flavor it was still tasty and I would get it again! The matcha foam on top tasted really good! read more

Sinceretea - Matcha coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Loved this place, their boba tasted more natural than most. I had a non-caffeinated rose jelly boba and my friend a lavender lemonade. I will be coming back. You can also order pick-up! read more

Sinceretea - Rose Milk Tea, Lavender lemon Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This tea place near my house is my go-to for getting work done; plenty of outlets inside, plus they have outdoor seating for when the weather's nice. Just a heads-up though, parking is all street parking, and the restroom is outside. But honestly, the amazing and super fresh tea is worth it! I've tried all their milk teas, and they taste so authentic. While their egg puffs are good, you HAVE to try their savory beef "meat pie" it's like a giant, delicious dumpling. The staff are always so welcoming too. My only wish is that they'd add a few more food options. read more

This TEA spot knows their tea leaves and brews it perfect. It's strong and not bitter and tea pulls through the drink without the milk overpowering. I love their choice of pandan jelly, you don't see that topping often. Inside is clean simple and inviting. I would Definitely go back read more

i've been coming to sinceretea ever since undergrad in sjsu, and i realized that i'm usually craving the drinks and desserts here. it's one of my favorite boba stores in sj and the bay area. their drinks are refreshing, not too sweet, and have so many cool flavors and toppings. they have matcha and thai tea creams for their coffee, and they have homemade pandan, rose, coffee jellies, and more! and they usually have free samples of their drinks by the door too, which is a great way to sample their large menu :) i HAVE to rave about their mochi egg puffs and i think they're the absolute best ones in SJ or the bay. they put a single piece of mochi in every single egg in the waffle and it is such a delightful and chewy seeet treat! they come in multiple flavors, and even have a savory option (without the mochi) which i believe is the bacon n' cheese. sinceretea usually is coming out with new seasonal drinks, and now they even offer in-store tea workshops! the new icy strawberry cloud drinks are pretty good but a little sweet: the clouds have a good strawberry flavor, and the jasmine milk slush is creamy and sweet. this place is good for hanging out with friends and to study as they do have outlets. however, it's a little bit loud since they play music in the store; but i don't mind because i prefer my study areas to not be super silent. i can't wait to come back for the fall special-tea's! read more

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Super cute inside with a good amount of seats for the size of this shop. The milk tea is more fresh tasting and not super sweet. Which I loved. The service was very fast and effective. read more

Sinceretea - Matcha - Oatmilk - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Very cute little tea place. They have some unique flavors and types of tea. They do use actual brewed tea and it tastes great! I ordered the cucumber breeze. It was not too sweet and very refreshing. You can adjust the sweetness, add ons are available (.50-.65 cents depending on what you get), and there's also an option to make your drink caffeine free. I do not know if these options are available for all drinks. Definitely coming back to try their Berry in Love, Teaña Colada, and Rose Milk Tea. You cannot order inside you have to order online. It is not a QR code it is a link to their website. It's very easy to order from the website. Since there was no one there, I was able to get my drink in 5 minutes. They do have parking in the front for a limited time as well. It's not very busy in the area so you should be able to find street parking easily. Suicidal distancing is enforced and they do have hand sanitizer available. read more

Sinceretea - Cucumber Breeze - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I got the Golden Spring (green tea and pineapple juice), and it was perfect for a hot day--super refreshing. This place has high-quality tea. I also tried the Strawberry Cream Latte; the coffee was light and smooth, and the strawberry cream on top was like a sweet treat. The place smelled amazing inside, probably from all the tea brewing. They have nice small seating options for up to two people, both indoors and outdoors, but I didn't see any outlets unfortunately ): but I love the self-order iPad on the counter because then I don't have to be social. read more

Sinceretea - Left: Strawberry Cream Latte, w/ oat milk and light ice Right: Golden Spring, light ice - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The Mochi Bacon & Cheese puff is delicious. Dreamy Oolong tea with boba looks like it has pink clouds with the strawberry cream on the sides. The jelly in the Berry in Love melts in your mouth and compliments the drink well. read more

Sinceretea - Left to right: Dreamy Oolong with extra boba; Berry In Love; Mochi Egg puff: Cheese & Bacon (no mochi) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A better version of Teaspoon! Shop was really small though, when we stopped by all the tables were occupied save for the high chairs at the bar area. Order from a tablet and drinks came out promptly. I think the menu changes up a bit because I didn't see kumquat one (I like ordering things that are popular on Yelp when trying new places). Ended up getting a Pink Lady and it was really good. Refreshingly fruity with light tea taste - they managed to get it to about the borderline right before it would start to taste watered down. Unfortunately, the location is kind of out of the way for me since I rarely have reason to go to DTSJ. Only street parking available, but we were lucky it was pretty empty Saturday afternoon and parked right in front. They offer tea workshops though which is pretty cool - maybe we'll try it out sometime! read more

Ordered online and picked it up at the specified time without a wait. I had the original mochi egg puff, jasmine milk tea with pandan jelly, and the rose milk tea with their rose jelly. I love their mochi egg puffs, but the drinks tasted watered down, which was actually quite disappointing. The jellies themselves are quite good. It's not too overpowering, tastes housemade, and the texture is good. Both the rose and pandan puddings had a hint of their respective flavorings and I could see them complementing the drinks well (if the drinks themselves are good). Personally, I don't see myself coming back for the drinks, but definitely for the egg puffs. read more

Sinceretea - Rose Milk Tea, original Mochi Egg Puff, and Jasmine Pandan - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Citrus Punch tea hit the spot. Outstanding service and ambiance. Music selection was relaxing. read more

Sinceretea - Tea selections - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The tea flavor was really good. I visited on a really hot day and was surprised to see no lines considering the flavor is pretty good. I would come back. read more

Came here to check out the tea and tried the following: 1. Pink Lady 50% sweet (no add-ons), 2. Citrus Punch 50% sweet (no add-ons), and 3. Black sesame mochi egg puff I personally loved my Pink Lady. I usually do not like rose teas because it's too floral but this one is a good balance. Best of all, it was not too sweet. The Citrus Punch that the SO ordered was much sweeter, despite the same sugar level, so I liked it but it was more juice and a lot of the tea flavor was muted. It was good but I would get it less sweet if I had to go for it again. I was meh about the black sesame. The mochi pieces texture took awhile for me to get used to because I wasn't sure if it would be batter or pieces. At first, due to the texture, my brain kept thinking it was undercooked dough. I might have liked matcha or chocolate or original more. Or maybe just not my thing. The sesame umami wasn't coming through enough for me to recommend it. I'd say it's a very light sesame flavor. The SO saw the BunBao first. We're already a huge fan of these guys, but very specifically their Southern flavor. This was unfortunately not a flavor that's available so we didn't get it this time. I think this would be a good opportunity to try their cheeseburger or BBQ flavor baos without buying a box. If you see the southern or norther flavored baos, I highly recommend grabbing at least one. Also tried a sample of their milk tea, and it's pretty good! The sample was a bit sweet so I'd do at least 50% sweet, but the tea flavor was strong. We will definitely be back. I really want to give their coffees a go, but we came in the afternoon so I decided to try that another day (more specifically sometime closer to morning). Definitely want to try: 1. Golden Spring 50% sweet, 2. House Black/Roasted Oolong with oat milk 50% sweet (or 25%), and 3. Matcha cream latte read more

Sinceretea - Tea menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Thank you for my giveaway prize! My prize was a combo A so I got a jasmine milk tea with oat milk and rose jelly. Have you ever had rose jelly before in your drink? It was amazing! It was soft, it was slightly sweet, and it had the florally rose flavor. I really debated between the rose and the pandan so I guess I'll just have to go back to try more! They even had a sample station which was nice to try the sweetness level and sample a drink as I figure out what to get next time. An egg puff snack was also included in the combo so I chose the black sesame. I am a SUCKER for black sesame foods! It was delicious. Anyone else?? I shared everything with my family and it was devoured within minutes, maybe not even that... The place was also super cute and clean. The only thing was it seemed like it took a bit longer than expected for drinks to be ready. Still, highly recommend!! read more

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Ordered a couple of drinks to go on a Sunday. They were quite busy around 3 pm (looked like a tour group visiting) but they had my order ready when I arrived (placed online through their site). Tea was fresh and boba perfect. The Thai tea was a bit too sweet for me so I'd likely get something else next time. As far as quality goes, Sinceretea is probably one of the best tea spots. read more

Sinceretea - Thai Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Sinceretea is sincerely adorable and provides great drinks! The place is really clean, modern, and the lady working the counter that day was really nice! They unfortunately don't have their own parking lot since they're technically in DTSJ but you could park in the residential area and walk over. Gave this place a try while waiting for my bf was getting his hair cut. I'm always open to new boba places anyway so this was a good find! Their Pink Lady is good for those who like things a little sweet. In it is rose jam and guava juice! Couldn't get away from saying no to boba so this was perfect for me haha. Their menu is small but good enough for me! Will probably stop by here more often. Thank you! read more

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I have been coming back to Sinceretea for a boba fix recently. I do still enjoy their tea and especially their coffee jelly and panda jelly toppings. Honestly, their toppings are probably the only reason why I keep coming back. The past couple of visits, the service has been non-existent. Not only do I have to order on their kiosk (which I don't mind until the tip option pop up) but the employees don't even bother greeting you. The employee who made my drink also didn't bother calling out my name when my drink was ready and no "thank you" or anything when I picked it up. It's like, everyone is on mute lol read more

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