Pure Tea Bar — Restaurant in San Jose

I actually loved my experience at this store. I didn't know of it in advance and I was just in the area for my COVID vaccine. We were actually getting Chinese food next door and saw PureTea before I decided I wanted to try it. I usually steer clear of these tea places as they're very hit or miss since they're everywhere nowadays.

PureTea looks a little shabby but I think it's because of the pandemic. Once inside, still shabby, but very easy to order. All the drinks had pictures and descriptions which made it easier to decide what I wanted, and the food menu was nice too; had a few snacks I enjoy including banh mi, sweet potato fries and calamari.

The guy who helped me (looked like the owner) was very kind and patient with me as I ordered and even brought the food out to our car because I didn't want to stay and up the maximum capacity due to COVID. The tea was flavorful, a bit sweet even though I was given the option to reduce sweetness, I left it at the regular so I can see what it'd normally taste like. We got the matcha rose and mango yogurt? Drinks. Must haves! Will be coming back again on my next COVID...

My daughter has recently become a fan of boba, and we are trying several shops in the area. Pure is my daughter's favorite Boba shop right now. It is right by Kaiser and we make a trip to Pure every time we visit Kaiser (which has been a lot this year thanks to a broken thumb). We have ordered Hawaiian garden, strawberrypom, Sweetheart with sweetheart jelly and Boba, caramel Milky Way, and of course Thai. All are EXCELLENT. I'm craving their Thai tea just thinking about it! My daughter's favorite flavor is the sweetheart with sweetheart jelly and Honey Boba. The menu is fun and well designed, and there are pictures!! One thing that is stressful about taking a kid to most boba shops is that she can get overwhelmed by the amount of choices, and this menu is...

Best Boba Tea in South San Jose. I've tried quite a few Boba tea shops but this place if by far my favorite. ive been coming here for over a year now. The Honey Boba Pearls they make here makes it hard to want pearls from anywhere else. #1 Pure Special is my go to (Classic milk tea w/ ice cream, boba, and a little chocolate on top). Milky way is amazing as well. They have a good selection of fruit teas (Family member recommends the Prom Date), as well as food to snack on (Jalapeno poppers are the only thing ive tried so far tho)

Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area. It's little one off milk tea places like this that really stand out among all the chains here in...