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Coffee & Tea · Tasman and Zanker · $
Classic milk teas with tapioca pearls — the foundational boba menu likely covers taro, Thai tea, and matcha variations
Coffee & Tea · South San Jose · $
House-made brown sugar syrup with fresh tapioca pearls and milk tea — the chewy pearls and caramelized sweetness make this the undisputed signature
Coffee & Tea · West Valley · $
The anchor drink — rich, caramel-forward brown sugar syrup layered through fresh milk tea with chewy tapioca pearls that absorb the sweetness perfectly
Freshly cooked tapioca pearls with real caramel depth in a creamy milk tea base — the shop's signature and the drink most worth ordering
Bakery · West San Jose · $
House milk tea served cold — straightforward, not as customizable as dedicated boba shops but solid for the price
A sweet blend of jasmine tea mixed with milk, a popular choice for tea enthusiasts.
Coffee & Tea · Little Saigon and Spring Brook · $
Creamy house‑special milk tea, a café staple with balanced sweetness and tea flavor.
Coffee & Tea · Cambrian · $
Caramel‑sweet brown sugar paired with oolong milk tea and chewy boba, a signature crowd pleaser
Coffee & Tea · Evergreen · $
Fresh milk layered over brown sugar-cooked tapioca pearls with caramelized stripes — chewy boba with a roasted sweetness that anchors the drink
Coffee & Tea · Central San Jose · $
Caramel-rich tiger-stripe milk tea with hand-shaken brown sugar syrup and chewy tapioca pearls that hold their texture to the last sip
Coffee & Tea · Downtown San Jose · $
The anchor of any Taiwanese boba shop — rich black tea base with caramelized brown sugar and chewy tapioca pearls that soak up the sweetness
Coffee & Tea · Roberts - Walnut Woods · $
The baseline that earns or loses repeat visits — well-steeped black tea base with creamer that doesn't tip into artificial sweetness, boba pearls with consistent chew
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Berryessa · $
The house coffee-tea blend — a cha chaan teng calling card — that should be the first thing you order to gauge the kitchen's standards
Dessert · Little Saigon and Spring Brook · $
Classic Taiwanese-style milk tea with a robust tea base and adjustable sweetness — reliable and unfussy
Hot Pot · Berryessa · $$
House Taiwanese-style milk tea — a standard accompaniment that pairs well with the spicier pots and is priced to add without guilt.