Regulars at Sweet Gelato Tea Lounge say that this San Jose shop gathers a lot of good things together under one roof. Let's start with the gelato: gaze into the glass display case and you'll see bin after bin of brightly colored gelato, ranging from fruity flavors like raspberry and honeydew, to rich, decadent flavors like chocolate and coffee. Choose your favorite flavor, or combine two flavors in one bowl.

If you'd prefer something a little different, head over to the cases filled with puffs of rainbow-colored mochi cream lined up in rows. If you've never tried mochi cream before, you're in for a treat; this hand-held Japanese confection wraps an interior ice cream core in a pounded rice shell, which adds both flavor and texture to the experience. You can also order bubble tea, fresh fruit smoothies, and plenty of coffee and tea to wash it all down.

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