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Chicha San Chen 吃茶三千

6.4
(162 reviews)
Chicha San Chen 吃茶三千

This tea and boba shop offers a high-quality, delightful tea tasting experience complemented by delicious bubble tea drinks. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable and friendly staff who enhance the educational aspect of tea brewing and tasting. The ambiance is bright, modern, and welcoming, making it a comfortable place to relax or socialize. While the drinks can be slightly pricey, many find the quality and unique offerings well worth the cost.

Customization Options

🧊Ice Level
🍯Sweetness
🌿Natural Ingredients

Most Popular Items

Lishan Oolong Tea
"Georgia was an amazing and friendly host who patiently allowed us to choose from 5 different roast levels of Lishan Oolong Tea. From the lightest to heaviest roast, one could choose and get a small cup of the 5 roast."
Mango Oolong Tea with Boba
"Probably one of the best tea places I’ve visited in Berkeley. We had mango tea with boba... very refreshing and not too sweet."
Creamy Pineapple Tart Drink
"I got the creamy pineapple tart drink and it was so good!"

Additional Insights

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Environment

The interior is beautifully designed—bright, clean, modern, and welcoming with plenty of comfy seating; however, it can get crowded and noisy at times.

Cleanliness

Multiple reviewers mention the store is clean and aesthetically pleasing.

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Unique Elements

The store offers free, educational tea tasting sessions with options to sample different roast levels and types of tea, which is a standout feature that sets this place apart from typical bubble tea shops.

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Service

The staff, including Georgia, Jessica, Chloe, Alicia, and Rui, are repeatedly described as knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, providing detailed explanations about tea varieties and brewing methods.

Store Information

Address
2400A Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Hours
Monday 11
Tuesday 11
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection