Cha Express - San Mateo
Cha Express
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Tucked away in downtown San Mateo, this tea and boba shop boasts a diverse menu highlighted by robust tea flavors and unique drinks. While tea enthusiasts will appreciate the quality offerings—like the Original Yunnan Black Milk Tea and innovative options such as oat milk tea and Hawaiian fruit teas—boba lovers might be disappointed by the undercooked boba texture. Service can be inconsistent, with reports of long waits and inattentiveness. With a convenient digital ordering system and a rewards program, it’s worth a visit for a refreshing drink. However, be prepared for a few bumps along the way.
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This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The tea is strong and authentic. The place is clean and adorable.
I got the Original Yunnan Black Milk Tea with 25% sweet and boba. The tea flavor was nice and strong and the boba was the perfect texture! I can't believe it's taken me so long to try this place – I'll definitely be back.
If you enjoy a strong tea flavor, this place offers an excellent selection of teas with generous toppings compared to other places. However, the boba here is a major downside, being undercooked and sometimes tasting old. Toppings start at $0.75 and only a few teas come with boba. The menu also has a limited selection of teas and toppings. Tea enthusiasts will appreciate the quality of the tea here, but those looking for good boba should consider going elsewhere.
Great variety of beverages available, particularly enjoyed the delicious fruit teas. Convenient ordering process using the digital kiosk. Don't forget to take advantage of their 5-star rewards system by entering your phone number.
The black milk tea has a strong flavor of tea, but the pearl (boba) tastes average in terms of sweetness and texture.
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