With interesting flavours and chewy tapioca pearls or fruity popping boba, bubble tea has become an English favourite drink. From your classic milk tea to fascinating fruit-based blends, the UK is home to numerous bubble tea shops that has something for everyone. Here are some highly-rated places you should check out in your area.
London: A Bubble Tea Hub
There are also quite a few bubble tea shops around London, serving both classic and creative drinks. For authentic Taiwanese bubble tea, head to Chinatown. Shops such as Bubbleology and Chatime are notable for their extensive lists of flavors and customizable toppings. A Soho location, Kova Patisserie will combine bubble tea with delicious Japanese desserts for an experience like no other.
Manchester: Treats from the North
City Centre Manchester offers some amazing options for bubble tea lovers! One place that really stands out is Happy Lemon which is known for its salted cheese foam topping. Ohayo Tea serves Insta-ready drinks and cozy vibes to anyone roaming around the Northern Quarter.
Birmingham: Distinctive Flavors
The bubble tea scene in Birmingham is big and getting bigger. Bubblycious Tea sells a creative menu, featuring matcha and taro milk teas. Set just inside the Bullring Shopping Centre, Cupp Bubble Tea makes it easy to grab a drink while out and about on a shopping trip.
Glasgow: The Sweet Side of Scotland
Bubble tea has also made its mark in Glasgow, where several cool stores combine to make it a bubble-tea-friendly city. Tempo Tea Bar offers a selection of both classic and fruit-based teas, making it an ideal place for first-time bubble tea drinkers. Having an open and pleasant vibe, this is the perfect place to huddle for tea cachinod.
Convenience of Online Delivery Options
That’s why many bubble tea chains in the UK now offer a delivery service, so you can enjoy your favourite drinks from the comfort of your own home. Then there are brands such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats that will deliver from classic stores like Gong Cha and Boba Bar.
Finding the Best Bubble Tea in Your Area
When looking for bubble tea around you, Google Maps and apps like Yelp can help you find not-to-miss shops. [Reviews tend to be a good indicator of what flavors to try and the service quality, helping you make an informed decision.] And don’t miss the customization options from each shop that lets you up or tone down sweetness, ice levels and toppings to your taste.
Bubble tea’s soaring popularity shows no signs of slowing down, bringing exciting new flavours and shops all over the UK. From London to Glasgow, it’s a dynamic bubble tea landscape you’ll want to discover.
