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    Ten Ren Tea

    3.4 (332 reviews)
    InexpensiveTea Rooms, Bubble Tea
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    The roasted milk tea with boba
    Richard H.

    Wanted something sweet after having the clay pot dishes for lunch and the boba tea was perfect with 25% sugar and half ice. Pictured is the one size cup that it comes in. Ten Ren Tea is well known in China and in Canada as I have enjoyed it in both countries.

    This amazing woman doing her thing.
    Ci C.

    What an amazing stop along my wandering through Chinatown! I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mrs. "Lili" 茶艺师兼茶馆老板娘 (chá yì shī jiān chá guǎn lǎo bǎn niáng) Tea master and teahouse owner of the shop. I learned soooo much. I feel so blessed at her generosity and her family's story! Spend some time with her when you visit. Her story is so inspiring. A woman with a dream and a passion is unstoppable.

    roasted oolong milk tea with boba
    Ratha C.

    We were in Chinatown and came upon this new boba shop! It looks like it may have been an old tea shop. Nevertheless we wanted boba and this was perfect. It is a slightly small menu but all look great. my sister and I both ordered the roasted oolong milk tea with boba and it was PERFECT! Service was quick. The drink was not overly sweet and the boba was the perfect texture. Love that they sell other teas in the shop as well! We will be back.

    Caili C.

    I love the Ten Ren in South Bay and this was the first time trying the SF Chinatown location. I got my usual iced roasted oolong tea at 25% sweet which was the perfect amount of sweetness for me but the drink was surprisingly a bit diluted and watery. I love Ten Ren for their strong tea flavor but this was a bit disappointing.

    Matcha options. To purchase
    Mari M.

    We're originally from the South Bay and usually go to TenRen in Milpitas, which has tons of options and true OG boba shop vibe. This SF location feels a bit overwhelming at first, but surprisingly, the menu is much smaller. They only offer a limited selection of teas and toppings, and the customization options are pretty basic. The service was also on the slower side, it took quite a while to get our drinks. The tea itself was fine, but nothing special. Overall, it's a decent quick fix if you're nearby, but not something I'd go out of my way for, especially if you're used to the variety and quality at TenRen in Milpitas.

    Pu'erh milk tea is a must
    Tyler K.

    Pu'erh milk tea is amazing and I can't recommend it enough. Fair price, about $6 for a milk tea that you can customize sweetness level of. Enjoy browsing the tea selection while waiting for your drink and carry on with your Chinatown stroll!

    Natalie P.

    Fiona!!! We will go wherever Fiona goes! Her customer service is amazing. She is funny and sweet and so informative. The tea is great but you can get tea anywhere. Come for Fiona tell her we sent you!! Tell her the bully bears sent you!

    They have a bridge to sell you
    Juan V.

    Autumn is evidently here and the tree leaves have been falling. Leave it to Boba that is good for all four seasons. One tea company in San Francisco which has been serving tea leaves since 1953 with people coming and leaving from and to this place for their variety of teas. Ten Ren Tea have been serving variety of herbal teas from Asia to patrons for seven decades and also offers the now popular Boba tea as one of their more modern draw for customers. Entering Ten Ren Tea you feel like you are inside a tea shop where there are people congregating for tea tasting in the back of the shop. In the front you can order Boba tea which I ordered a Mango and Lychee Green tea Boba. You can customize the Boba tea which is good since I was making sure my drink was not too sweet. The Boba is a little different and is served in a non transparent cup ( can't see what's inside the cup on the outside ). The other difference is the Boba tea has more of a herbal tea flavor to it which I appreciate and the mango and lychee flavor made it a bit more tastier. You can add aloe ,aiyu jelly, boba , and lychee jelly to the drink. The drink was refreshing and had more a medicinal feel to it than most traditional Boba teas in the city. It's more my cup of tea. Come to Ten Ren Tea and try the Boba and do a traditional tasting of their herbal tea Ten Ren Tea has been around since 1953

    Michael C.

    Ten Ren is a classic, but I've never been to the SF location. Stopped by while in the Chinatown area, and was pleasantly surprised. The store itself is pretty quiet; when I went, there was just one super friendly older lady doing everything. I got a classic pearl black milk tea, and it was solid. Tea flavor was good, but a tad bit diluted. Overall creamy, but doesn't quite feel like they're using whole milk, and more like a mixed creamer. Sweetness was also quite not sweet at 50%, so honestly would go 75%-100% (I usually get 25-50% at boba shops). Overall, really solid! Definitely satisfies the boba itch if in the area.

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    Great price for boba and the tea and boba were 10/10 from a boba enthusiast! Service was great!

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    Amazing experience at Vital Tea Leaf! Chris, the man behind the counter was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable about every single tea they had! He let us try practically any tea they had available from Lychee green to duck shit tea (not actual poop) :D I learned that I should be rinsing all tea for 20ish seconds to get the bitter out! And steep for 45ish seconds ONLY We ended up loving their blue people oolong and its subtle sweetness! We walked out with 2 quarter pound bags of it AND another quarter bag of genmai cha (roasted rice tea). I thought these would be the perfect gifts for people who already have everything!

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    Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

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    4.3(700 reviews)
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    Stopped by Kiss of Matcha on Broadway the other day. Honestly wasn't expecting much but it…read moresurprised me. Ordered the double matcha latte. It actually tastes like matcha, not just sweet milk. Strong but smooth, not bitter. You can tell they're using good quality powder. Service was fast and pretty easygoing. No wait when I went. If you're picky about matcha, this place does it right. I'll come back next time I'm in the area.

    This is a really good matcha spot, I love matcha and this place doesn't have the grainy matcha feel…read morethat a lot of other places have when pre batched. The color, magnificent honestly, the dango is good to try for the first time, but I wouldn't get again. As for the lattes, the mango one is pretty good, super mangoey and sweet, so just remember to stir it pretty well before sipping. Strawberry was pretty good, also pretty sweet. The earl grey was my fave, easy to control the sugar level and very fragrant. The earl grey and matcha does not over power each other which I really liked. The soft serve, is suuuper good. It's like a thick matcha icecream, and it's sweet but not too sweet. I would visit this place again if I'm in SF! Service is a bit slow but that's understandable because they're always busy.

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    4.7(279 reviews)
    2.0 miLower Haight, Hayes Valley
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    I came here at the recommendation of a friend along with a few other people and we got a pot of…read moreturmeric chai to share so we could sit inside and chit chat. They have quite the selection of teas which are pretty fragrant and the menu is helpfully organized based on the level of caffeine in the teas. I thought the tea was decent. I learned that The Center is a space where events and classes are often held, and that there's actually people who live here (presumably upstairs). When I went on a Sunday afternoon, there were quite a few people there to talk or work on their laptops. I admit this place is a bit too "woowoo" for me, but I'm sure for some other people this would be a good fit for their desired atmosphere.

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    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    1.7 miHayes Valley
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    Free WiFi
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    One of my favorite boba spots! I've been loyal to Urban Tea Ritual since 2019 and back when they…read morehad their first location in SF. I fell in love with their creative, artisanal drinks right away. The store itself was clean and welcoming. My favorites are the Crème Brûlée Milk Tea and Matcha Toffee. They're both signature drinks and the matcha and toffee balance each other so well. The toffee does get stuck in your teeth, but it adds a nice crunch to your drink. I recommend getting their drinks in either oat or macadamia milk! Their honey boba was fresh with the perfect texture. I don't recommend driving here unless you're okay with parking a few blocks away. I prefer this location over San Jose because their drinks are more consistent. Nowadays, you can order through the self-serve kiosk. Their seasonal drinks are definitely worth trying! There was a Pandan Strawberry Corn milk drink that was pretty refreshing :)

    Came in this place and tried their Boba dessert which was 10 out of 10 #amazing creamy custard…read moremixed with Boba at the bottom topped with a crème brûlée top. Also tried one of their drinks that was corn inspired, which I really loved Also had a crème brûlée Boba drink which was horrible It had zero flavor tasted like water. Hopefully they add some more drinks to their menu because I would love to try more from this place. I know I will be back for that Boba dessert though.

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    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    3.1 miMission
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    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Came here for the Neko Oji-san collaboration, as that's how I learned about the cafe (I love the…read morecomedy short form manga online, check it out!). Parking nearby is horrendous, super busy even on the weekdays before the rush hour so I can't imagine weekends when people are out or other high traffic times. Get ready to make some rounds and pay for parking and be careful since there's very specific signage and times. The cafe itself is cute and cozy. Front area is a gift shop with lots of cat themed gifts and goodies like keychains, stickers, and such, and also some items from local and small artists too, which is neat. The cafe also has community events like movie showings ("The Cat Returns" was one of them which is a great choice) and cat yoga. If you're local, you can also get a time stamp if you are a frequent visitor. Definitely follow their socials for more information. There's reservations online and you can also do walk ins if it's not super busy. You can book for a 55 minute visit or a 30 minute visit. PRO-TIP: There's a discount for students, so if you want to be surrounded by some feline friends while you study or relax, great place to do so. You can hang your coat on the rack and there's a mini shelf area for your shoes. So you gotta walk in with socks! With each visit you can either get a hot cup of tea or a cold can or box drink from their fridge (sparking water, juices, etc.). Very refreshing and you can enjoy it in the cat area too. Sanitize your hands before and after visiting. There's lots of cats hiding around, sleeping, walking around, and some are super friendly and will go into your lap. There's toys you can play with the cats with and there's a wall of adoptable cats. Lots of seats or you can opt to sit on the floor with the cats too. There's relaxing lo-fi music throughout too. Pretty cool that they rescued 2 cats from Qatar and neat that we got to see them. As with all cats, some can be a bit spicy but it's usually just a warning teeth rub. I own cats so there's nothing new. I'm horribly allergic to the cat that specifically lives in my house, but I didn't get an allergy here, meaning that the cats are clean and well taken for. My favorite was a large sleepy orange boy, Ron (permanent non-adoptable resident) that was hanging out next to me the entire time.

    The cats here are so cute!! Theres so many of them and they do not feel stressed at all. We stopped…read moreby a Friday afternoon and opted for the 30min session which I don't remember seeing available as an available option if reserving online. We didn't have any trouble walking in though and we were the only ones inside for most of the time. You get to choose a beverage of your choice from the fridge. They're mostly sparkling waters. We took off our socks and found a table to sit at. Some of the cats came up to greet us when we were sitting. There are also toys available for you to use to play with them. Many of the cats were napping or lounging around but don't mind if you come up to sit next to them and give them pets. There were all types of cats and some of them are actually available for adoption if you happen to fall in love with one!

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    KitTea - I trained them to do my nails on Saturdays. - Ron

    I trained them to do my nails on Saturdays. - Ron

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