This is the Bubble Milk Tea ($8.50, ice-free, light sugar) from Chicha San Chen. The tea was an opaque tan colour with brown sugar black tapioca pearls settled at the bcase.
When enjoyed chilled, the black tea base revealed its richness and alluring fragrance, gracefully holding its own alongside the milk creamer. This harmonious blend smoothed away any traces of bitterness or astringency from the tea, while their combination introduced a subtle, almost chocolate-like depth to the black tea, creating an immensely satisfying flavour. The tapioca pearls, cooked to perfection, offered a delightful combination of chewiness and tenderness, gently sweetened by the brown sugar.
Although the overall texture leaned toward a thinner consistency compared to the luxurious velvety quality found in Bubble Nini Tea, this lighter mouthfeel did not compromise its quality. Instead, it was complemented by the tea’s intricate aromatic complexity, dispelling any notion of a “cheap” flavour profile. In conclusion, this bubble milk tea exemplified impeccable execution, solidifying its status as a staple well worth revisiting.
This Bubble Milk Tea was purchased from Chicha San Chen in Sydney, Australia in September 2023.