Rare Tea | San Mateo / Half Moon Bay

Name: Rare Tea | San Mateo / Half Moon Bay
Address: 1330 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, California, 94403, US
Telephone: (650) 389-6625
Price range: $
Rating: 4.1

$ • Bubble Tea, Coffee Shops, Juice Bars & Smoothies

Hours:
1330 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo
(650) 389-6625

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About Rare Tea | San Mateo / Half Moon Bay

Rare Tea offers a delightful dining experience with a focus on bubble tea and tasty snacks. Customers can enjoy their popular popcorn chicken, which is always hot and crispy, or try one of their milk drinks, such as the no-sugar Jasmine milk tea with boba. The boba is cooked to perfection, offering a nice chewy texture, and the tea is brewed with green tea flavor and a subtle sweetness. The staff is friendly and efficient, providing good service, while parking is easy and convenient. One of their signature drinks is the Tea-spresso, which helps set Rare Tea apart from other places. Customers often visit the hidden plaza location, sometimes stopping by while charging their Tesla at nearby Superchargers. Many customers praise their Jasmine Green milk tea with Bobba, 25% sweetness, low ice, and salted cheese (snow cream), which they find to be the best compared to other shops. The salted cheese is a secret ingredient, consistently rich and flavorful, unlike the watered-down versions found elsewhere. Prices are reasonable, especially compared to other boba shops that charge over $7 for a drink. Drinks like iced mango and strawberry milk tea with lychee jelly are enjoyed as treats, though some note that prices can be high for regular visits. Overall, Rare Tea is a good spot for quality bubble tea and snacks in San Mateo.