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Tea for two! What could be romantic than sharing a cup of boba tea with your lover this valentine? Let's ditch the fancy wine, forget the Champaign, and set our table bubbling.   Bubble tea melds the spirits and warms the heart. Sharing a tea spot and filling each other's bubble tea cup are moments of intimacy that echoes centuries of memories.   In this season of love, we will show you five great bubble tea locations to celebrate valentine's day, be it with your significant other or with yourself (let’s not underestimate the power of self-love).   Bubble Tea - China Town   Bubble tea has store in this U.S location in Chinatown. Step in with your partner for classic milk and fruit teas (there's also the non-dairy option), including brown sugar coffee lattes and milk tea with boba. This location is one of the best bubble tea stores around NYC. Location: 1 Catherine Street, New York NY 10038   Bubble Tea Manhattan   Visit this latest ... Continue reading →

Inarguably, bubble tea is becoming trendy and making the splash on the beverage scene. Originally created in Taiwan, bubble tea has spread out to the U.S as a mainstay refreshment.   It is made using freshly brewed milk, tea, sugar, and varieties of flavors that are shaken together to form bubbles in the tea. What's more, you can customize the tea with an array of flavors, jellies, and syrup, creating a plethora of yummy and aesthetically pleasing drinks.   And while a bubble tea lover could drink several cups of bubble tea every day, it may not be the best healthy addition to your diet. But what happens when you decide to sip them regularly?   Drinking bubble tea every day keeps you hydrated   Women are generally advised to drink an estimated 2.7 liters of water every day. This amount looks daunting, especially those who hate to chug old-fashioned H20. Certainly, bubble tea is refreshing, but does it hydrates the body?   According to a Mayo Clinic ... Continue reading →

The ever increasing demand for beverages from across the world is positively affecting the global bubble tea market, according to Fortune Business insights in one of its recent reports.   The bubble tea industry is currently valued at USD1.89B. Predictably, by 2026, it's going to reach USD 3.49 Billion, with an exhibited CAGR of 8.09%.   Segmented into type, the global bubble tea market has green tea, black tea, oolong tea. Black tea is predicted to take over the bubble tea market because of the constant increase in the number of health-conscious bubble tea lovers from all over the world.   The rising demand for organic products will boost the growth of black tea in a few years to come.   The report gave a cumulative and descriptive insight into this beverage industry. It also gave a detailed analysis of the bubble tea industry concerning growth rate and market size for each segment.   Huge Demand For Beverages Will Boost Bubble Tea Industry Growth   ... Continue reading →

Does it feel frustrating when you notice that all the bubble tea in your cup has finished before the bobas? You're not alone. The strategy is to maximize how you consume boba in every sip, i.e., chew the maximum number of boba while sipping a minimal drop of tea.   But, what's considered a "minimum and maximum?" Based on assumptions, at the bottom of your bubble tea cup are layers of bobas that stack nicely on each other. Dip a straw down in the cup of tea, and you'll find plenty of bobas already inside your straw. The rest of your straw up until the height of the tea contains tea.   You sip until all bobas fills your mouth, and stop. After a sip, plenty is gradually reduced from your cup, while the many teas are still left. Many factors can affect your overall drinking experience and decide where your no a can finish before tea. Here are they:   Cup Dimension   Your cup's shape may affect how well your boba can stick together. If you have ... Continue reading →

While bubble tea has been around for years, the tea has become globally accepted in recent years. Being one of the most instagrammable beverages around.   Also called pearl tea or boba tea, the Taiwan-originated drink has spread out across Asia and in the U.S, where it's experiencing a sales surge. Gong Cha attributes the surging sales to people getting more exposed to bubble tea.   When a new product hits the market, it either becomes a big hit like the boba or it remains in limbo. Believe boba tea was such a product because when manufacturers first introduced it to the United States, the drink was already popular in Taiwan for decades. In these years, many Taiwanese have moved to the U.S, and finding their favorite drink which they only thought was available in their country was a dream.   As time goes on, many people became assimilated to bubble tea, and everyone wants to give it a try, but they have no idea what it is precisely.   What is bubble tea?   ... Continue reading →

Did you know that you can still find a bubble tea franchise that will deliver straight into your doorstep during COVID-19? Whenever you need a refreshing blend of bubble tea, these stores conveniently help you get a sweet boba fix.   While we stay at home during the COVID-19, we know you must be missing your daily visit to a bubble tea store near you. However, social-distancing shouldn't stop you from going out to enjoy your favorite bubble tea combo.   Alternatively, through a food delivery service, you can place an order for your favorite fruit and milk tea. So are you still waiting? Time to get your orders in!   During this period, you can still treat yourself to a delicious bubble tea combo while working from home. Although most of our stores are closed, we still have some stores open to enjoy exciting flavors like the Oreo-infused brown sugar pearl milk.   Below are 4 Gong Cha stores to enjoy a refreshing blend of bubble tea during COVID-19.   ... Continue reading →

Bubble tea has been my favorite beverage drinks. I remembered those days when I was about ten years old, took a visit with my mum to Gong Cha's bubble tea downtown NYC and clutching my favorite fresh taro milk with tapioca pearls.   And up till now, I've fallen in love with bubble tea blended with cream and tea- from classic matcha milk tea to a yummy black milk tea.   Bubble tea is now more like an obsession; every city I visit, I try to look for a tea store. Here are 5 Signs you’ve found an Awesome Bubble Tea store in New York City.   1. The Bubbles   Bubbles are the most critical part of bubble teas and an excellent way to judge the quality of a tea shop. Also called tapioca pearls, a nice bubble must be chewy and springy, not stiff and hard, and must be slightly sweet. If you visit a store with this kind of bubbles, you're at the right place.   2. Being able to customize your bubble tea   While many people would love their boba tea ... Continue reading →

Since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world, entire cities have been shut down, and home residence has been on isolation to reduce its spread. And in most parts of the world, commercial establishments were forced to shut down, including popular bubble tea shops.   If you're a boba lover, you would agree that it is challenging to go for weeks without the drink. But, hey, you can place your bubble tea order and request a home delivery service.   We are here to present to you some of the best popular flavors you can order and enjoy during the lockdown.   1. (Black) Milk Tea   It doesn't get any simpler than this. Anyone who loves the English breakfast tea will enjoy this delicious milk tea. If you're having bubble tea for the first time or you want to be adventurous, black milk tea is a good starter.   2. Mango Milk Tea   We recommend this for anyone with a passion for mango fruit.   3. Green Milk Tea   Green milk tea is another ... Continue reading →

Find your ideal bubble tea or boba flavor and plan your next boba treat with a friend. Nothing feels better than bubble tea with great company!   Hong Kong Style Milk Tea   Also called Lai Cha, or Black Milk Tea, Hong Kong style is made from evaporated milk and brewed black tea. The creamy milk is a perfect blend of calm flavor and creamy textures, an ideal option for newbie bubble tea lovers.   Thai Iced Milk Tea   Ever wondered what that orange milk tea really is? That's the Thai milk tea: subtle flavor and yummy taste. Unlike the typical black milk tea, Thai milk tea has more fragrant taste. More classic too! You will be happy to try it out.   Taro Milk Tea   If you're looking for a sugary bubble tea, you just found one. With vanilla bean like flavor, this purple bubble tea is your perfect balance whenever you're in a salty situation. With a milky consistency and a little of taro, you'll enjoy a snack with the Taro Milk Tea.   ... Continue reading →

You have been on Google searching for the term "best bubble tea near me." Or maybe what you're searching for is, 'boba tea near me' or boba closer to me.' Whichever way, we're here to find answers to your questions. You should be able to find the best boba place near you. We've listed out the bubble tea stores near you to help with your search.   However, if you're a newbie bubble tea drinker, don't get confused with the 'boba' term. Here's what Boba is.   What is Boba?   If you're unfamiliar with bubble tea or boba, this information might be helpful in your search for a boba tea near you.   Boba is a tea-based drink that contains 4 necessary ingredients. They include:    Milk or creamer  Freshly brewed tea  Syrup or sweetener  Toppings   Many bubble tea stores will generally use oolong tea jasmine tea or green tea as their tea base.   Some bubble tea flavors require a dark tea base to get ... Continue reading →