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A Place to Hydrate
If you’re craving a pearl tea or some excellent fried tofu, Hydration is the place to be. Located a block from San Jose Sate, students and down-towners alike sit, relax, and sip on delicious refreshment.
Hydration made downtown San Jose its home five years ago, but just last year it came under the ownership of Christine Wu and her husband Ming Zhang. Wu and Zhang bought the already successful drink establishment and have been doing their best to ensure Hydration’s established success.
The pearl tea craze started in China but has become increasingly popular here in the United States. Hydration patrons have the option of extensive variety of teas. They can choose from green or black tea, the addition of milk to change their tea’s flavor, or adding pearls or jellies to give the drink some texture.
Hydration isn’t the only pearl tea place surrounding San Jose State, there is also Quickly and Tapioca Express, both of which are franchise operations. But you will never find as big of a crowd at either of these places. One reason is that Hydration is family owned and employed, and another is that it has been building a following over the years.
Regardless of the day of the week, Hydration’s patio or café is filled with people. Many of those patrons have been coming to Hydration since it opened. “I have been coming here since high school, and I always order the same drink,” says San Jose native Felipe Bravo.
When asked why she thought it was so popular, Wu said it was mostly due to their business strategies, “We advertise in the Spartan Daily, and offer discounts for San Jose State Students, about 60% of our business is from San Jose State.”
Although much of their business is fueled by the close proximity to San Jose State, the rest of their business come for the good quality of its food and drink. In addition to their extensive drink menu, Hydration offers many different types of food. They serve many Asian-inspired classics such as teriyaki chicken and rice dishes as well as snacks such as their crispy chicken and fried tofu.
The fried tofu seems to be a favorite amongst customers with the lightly battered cubes of tofu served with a delicious house sauce. The portion size is also plus for customers, you get a huge amount of tofu for just under three dollars. This cheap price is an added bonus for the student who is trying to extend their money.
Whether you’re looking for refreshment and a quick bite to eat, a place to study, or just a place to hang out with friends between classes Hydration is the place for everyone.
Hydration made downtown San Jose its home five years ago, but just last year it came under the ownership of Christine Wu and her husband Ming Zhang. Wu and Zhang bought the already successful drink establishment and have been doing their best to ensure Hydration’s established success.
The pearl tea craze started in China but has become increasingly popular here in the United States. Hydration patrons have the option of extensive variety of teas. They can choose from green or black tea, the addition of milk to change their tea’s flavor, or adding pearls or jellies to give the drink some texture.
Hydration isn’t the only pearl tea place surrounding San Jose State, there is also Quickly and Tapioca Express, both of which are franchise operations. But you will never find as big of a crowd at either of these places. One reason is that Hydration is family owned and employed, and another is that it has been building a following over the years.
Regardless of the day of the week, Hydration’s patio or café is filled with people. Many of those patrons have been coming to Hydration since it opened. “I have been coming here since high school, and I always order the same drink,” says San Jose native Felipe Bravo.
When asked why she thought it was so popular, Wu said it was mostly due to their business strategies, “We advertise in the Spartan Daily, and offer discounts for San Jose State Students, about 60% of our business is from San Jose State.”
Although much of their business is fueled by the close proximity to San Jose State, the rest of their business come for the good quality of its food and drink. In addition to their extensive drink menu, Hydration offers many different types of food. They serve many Asian-inspired classics such as teriyaki chicken and rice dishes as well as snacks such as their crispy chicken and fried tofu.
The fried tofu seems to be a favorite amongst customers with the lightly battered cubes of tofu served with a delicious house sauce. The portion size is also plus for customers, you get a huge amount of tofu for just under three dollars. This cheap price is an added bonus for the student who is trying to extend their money.
Whether you’re looking for refreshment and a quick bite to eat, a place to study, or just a place to hang out with friends between classes Hydration is the place for everyone.
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