Right by San José State campus is a boba place called Breaktime Tea, which offers a fun and relaxed vibe perfect for college students looking to satisfy their boba cravings.
The store’s aesthetic and laid-back atmosphere makes it a hotspot where students can unwind with friends and focus on work while sipping on something sweet, cold and refreshing.
The service is very friendly as they always seem to be kind with their customers and get the orders correct from my experience.
Breaktime Tea also provides a pleasant atmosphere, making it a highly favored spot by locals in San José.
The welcoming environment enhances the overall experience and customers are more likely to return because the staff makes customers feel valued.
The boba place sets a positive vibe while also playing great song choices that customers can enjoy listening to while chatting with friends or typing away on their computers.
I’ve gone to BreakTime Tea multiple times with friends to hang out there since my freshman year of college. Stopping by there brightens my day and the drinks never seem to disappoint.
I recently decided to go on my own during a gap between my classes and try out their Peach Green Tea with boba, and it was an absolutely worthy purchase for $7.10 in regular size.
The green tea flavor added a slightly earthy note that kept the drink from being overly sugary.
The tea itself was light and refreshing, with just the right balance of sweetness from the peach syrup.
Breaktime Tea’s popcorn chicken is a delightful snack that truly deserves praise for several reasons. It’s another favorite snack to share with friends.
Whether you're at a movie, a party or just enjoying a cozy night in, popcorn chicken is the perfect finger food.
The crispy taste provides a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender and crispy chicken, but I also do not prefer it when it tastes bitter.
Breaktime Tea can't go wrong with their boba, especially the Peach Green Tea that is worth a try.
Adding normal sweetness at 50% is recommended at Breaktime Boba if you want to include some sweetness because it is the perfect range.
Each sip was smooth and the boba pearls were perfectly chewy, providing that satisfying texture that every good boba drink should have.
I am most definitely coming back just for this drink because it was refreshing, flavorful and it hit all the right notes.
The fruit teas are the best to get because they’re refreshing and the burst of flavor enhances the overall taste making each sip calming for the customer.
Fruit teas also tend to be lighter and are the perfect drinks to sip on during a warm day.
However, customers also have the option of adding natural bits of fruit into their drink to make the drink even fruiter.
The natural fruit not only elevates the quality and taste of the drink, but also adds a visual appeal that matches the colorful appearance of a fruit.
Along with the delightful and refreshing tea, I also purchased a side of curly fries, which was hearted as a fan favorite. While they looked promising, they were pretty average.
They were crispy enough, but the curly fries get a deduction for not providing the punch of flavor I was hoping to taste.
There wasn’t enough seasoning that would make them stand out from your typical fast-food fries.
I normally order a fruity drink whenever I get the chance to stop by at Breaktime Tea, but I do occasionally treat myself to getting the popcorn chicken.
This combination makes every bite a delicious experience and individuals can enjoy it plain or dip it in sweet and sour sauce.
The snacks are decent but I’d suggest sticking to the drinks for the best experience or order some popcorn chicken on the side to share with friends.
If you ever want to stop by and get some boba, BreakTime Tea is the place to go.
I promise you that as an avid boba lover, you will be satisfied with purchasing a drink from there and the bright spot is that it is not much of a far walk from campus.
