Bubble Tea is usually a mix of tea, sugar and giant tapioca balls. The “bubble” refers to the foam created by shaking the freshly brewed tea with ice. Ordering Bubble Tea for the first time can be an event. The tea is likely to be in pastel colors of green, pink or yellow. The tapioca pearls can be the size of pearls or small marbles and they have a consistency of gummy candy that sit at the bottom of the drink. The drink is served in a large see through cup with an extra wide straw to suck up the tapioca which can be quite a feat. “A must try” when you’re in Chinatown.
Here are three places to go for your Bubble Tea experience:
-Kung Fu Tea 234 Canal Street (212) 334-3536
-Vivi Bubble Tea 49 Bayard Street (212) 566-6833
-Ten Ren’s Tea Time 73 Mott Street (212) 732-7178