Bubble tea is not just incredibly delicious—it’s also fun to drink! Bubble tea has become more and more popular over the years. We see people walking around with those giant, fat straws, sipping on creamy-looking drinks with “chunks” floating around the bottom. While that might not sound particularly appealing, those who have tried the drink know just how tasty it can be.
For those who don’t know what bubble tea is, it’s a Taiwanese iced tea and has large tapioca balls that sit at the bottom. The drink is made with a tea base that is combined with milk, flavours, and tapioca pearls. The drinks come with thick straws so that you can suck up the pearls, which are quite chewy and tasty. While the drink originated with tapioca pearls and was served cold, it has changed a lot since then. Now, bubble tea can be hot or cold and there are a number of different “toppings” that are often used instead of the tapioca pearls.
A lot of bubble tea shops offer customization, which means that there are a ton of options for you to discover. If you’re looking to grab yourself a delicious bubble tea in London, Ontario, where should you go?
Take a look at the best bubble tea in London.
TEAVOLUTION
If you’re in the North Talbot neighbourhood and find yourself craving a tasty beverage, head over to Teavolution. At Teavolution you’ll find completely customizable drinks where you choose the flavour and then the type of topping that you want. (Note that the toppings here come at an additional cost). Their milk tea you can get either cold or warm. They also have sodas, herbal teas, iced lattes and calpis so you’re sure to find something that suits your tastes. If you’re craving something to eat with your drink, they’ve got you covered. From sweets like cakes and cheesecakes to snacks like avocado toast and popcorn, Teavolution has something tasty to pair with your tea.
What they offer:
Milk tea: Black, green, oolong, matcha, genmaicha, hojicha, taro, honeydew, coconut, almond, lychee, mango, peach, banana, green apple, papaya, watermelon, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, chocolate, lavender, mocha, sakura, earl grey, thai, chai, vanilla, hokkaido, okinawa.
Fruit tea: Green apple, guava, mango, white peach, strawberry, pineapple, kiwi, sugarcane, maple, lychee, passion fruit, peach, watermelon, blueberry, kumquat, honey, and winter melon.
Slush: Black tea, oolong tea, genmaicha, taro, coconut, lychee, peach, green apple, watermelon, blueberry, chocolate, mocha, earl grey, chai, hokkaido, guava, mango, white peach, strawberry, pineapple, kiwi, sugarcane, maple, winter melon, honey, kumquat, blueberry, passion fruit, Okinawa, vanilla, thai, sakura, lavender, matcha, green tea, almond, hojicha, papaya, and banana.
Toppings: Tapioca, pudding, grass jelly, aloe vera, aiyu jelly, coffee jelly, oats, red bean, fruit jelly (lychee, green apple, passionfruit, grape, mango, strawberry), and yogurt.
8090 TEAHOUSE
8090 TeaHouse is located in Carling Heights. Here, you can find hand-made fresh drinks and some delicious food options. Asian fusion snacks, desserts, and bentos are just some of the food options you can find at 8090 TeaHouse: from Japanese Style Poutine, hot pot, Takoyaki, teriyaki chicken skewers, noodles, ramen, rice dishes and more. There is also an 8090 TeaHouse in Hamilton!
What they offer:
House Special Milk Tea: Golden pearl black, creamy taro black, lavender earl grey, roasted with grass jelly, oatmeal green, hokkaido, matcha red bean, roasted matcha sesame, brown sugar oolong, blossoming rose oolong, and toffee black.
Fruity Yakult: Grape, peach, lychee, strawberry, mandarin orange, and original.
Tea Presso Latte: Black, jasmine green, golden oolong, hawthorn rose herbal, chamomile citron, rooibos, rose goddess, white peach oolong, and raspberry & lime fruit.
Classic Milk Tea: Original black, honey black, coconut black, chocolate black, pudding black, mango green, strawberry green, watermelon green, honey green, and peach green.
TEAPUCCINO BUBBLE TEA
Located in the student-dense University Heights, Teapuccino Bubble Tea is a popular choice for Western University students. Teapuccino Bubble Tea is actually part of the popular restaurant, Barakat! If you’re enjoying bubble tea from here you can rest assured that your drink was made with fresh produce and premium products. Teapuccino Bubble Tea also offers sweet cheese tea, which is another popular tea drink! The one thing you hear time and time again about Teapuccino Bubble Tea is that they have really great and friendly staff!
What they offer:
Teappuccino fresh fruit tea (all oolong): Smooth pink grapefruit, kiwi sunburst, fuzzy peach, tropical passion fruit, limey kumquat, time time, and lime yakult.
Teappuccino sweet cheese fluff fruit tea slush: Mango, strawberry, pineapple, watermelon, and grape.
Teappuccino sweet cheese fluff pure tea: Orchid oolong, matcha breeze, and midnight oolong.
Teappuccino milk tea: Signature milk tea, dirty milk tea, jasmine milk tea, and oolong milk tea.
Toppings: Tapioca, black sugar tapioca, frubo, aloe, brown sugar jelly, whipping cheese cream, and ice cream.
TEA TIME LONDON
If you’re downtown and find yourself thinking about bubble tea, head over to Tea Time London! Their bubble tea is DELICIOUS! They also offer incredible sodas like blue ocean and tropical fruit mojito. They have hot drinks like gogoa, french vanilla and coconut coffee. They also have snacks like crepes and french fries. Check them out at Ribfest and other events in the city.
What they offer:
Fresh tea: Spiced apple cider, hibiscus rosehip, strawberry, grape, raspberry, lychee, apple, blackberry, blueberry, mango, passion fruit, peach, kumquat, green honeydew, butterfly flower, and lemongrass peach green tea.
Slush: Blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, mango, avocado, and raspberry.
Milk tea: Black milk tea, mint milk tea, taro, yakul, hockaido, matcha, and honeydew.
Cream cheese: Black tea, black milk tea, matcha, butterfly tea, mango tea
Toppings: tapioca, coconut jelly, boba diamond, popping, grass jelly, red bean, and aloe vera.
LIN'S BUBBLE TEA
Lin’s Bubble Tea can be found in Gibraltar’s Weekend Market, which is located in the Pottersburg neighbourhood. They serve Taiwanese inspired beverages like slush and smoothies as well as iced teas. Feeling a little hungry as well? Lin’s Bubble Tea also serves Taiwanese-style mini pots made with pork bone broth with meats and veggies! If you’re not quite that hungry, they also offer snacks like shrimp wontons, spring rolls, and popcorn chicken. Yum!
What they offer:
Bubble Tea: Brown sugar, honeydew, mango, original, taro, green milk, strawberry, peach, coconut, and chocolate.
Hot Bubble Tea: Original, Green milk, tario, honeydew, strawberry, mango, coconut, and chocolate.
Latte Mousse: Black tea, green tea, and matcha.
THUAN KIEU
Located in the neighbourhood of Carling Heights, most people don’t think of bubble tea when they think of Thuan Kieu. Thuan Kieu is actually a delicious Vietnamese restaurant. Here you can get tasty pho, noodle, rice, soups, and apps. But what most people don’t know is the fact that Thuan Kieu actually has one of London’s best bubble teas! While their list of flavours isn’t extensive, it IS delicious.
What they offer:
Milk Tea Flavors: Taro, honeydew, mango, strawberry, green tea, coconut, red bean, watermelon, and peach.
Topping: Lychee jelly, coconut jelly, mango jelly, and tapioca.
TANAKAYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Next time you’re in Covent Garden Market, head to Tanakaya Japanese Restaurant and check out their bubble tea. If you’re on the hunt for bubble tea, it’s not likely to pop up in your searches, but those who have had it know how delicious it is. At Tanakaya Japenese Restaurant they serve tasty Japanese cuisine. They offer appetizers, sushi, noodles, bento sets, hot pots, and more!
What they offer:
Bubble Milk Tea: Original, Taro, Coconut, Honeydew, Mango, Lychee, Papaya, Malt, Banana, Peach, Chocolate, Strawberry, Green Tea, Coffee, Watermelon, Avocado, and Mocha.