Best Bubble Tea Shops in Tokyo
Introducing best Tapioca Milk Tea in Japan
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Have you tried bubble tea?? It’s a famous beverage from Taiwan (also called Boba, Pearl Milk Tea or Tapioca Milk Tea) served with various flavoured tea with chewy tapioca balls. Bubble tea become very popular all around the world, and more and more new bubble tea shops are opening worldwide, and Japan is not an exception! In the past years, over 10 bubble tea shops have opened in Tokyo, and quickly became trendy and popular spots in the city.
I’d like to share the best tasty bubble tea shops located in popular spots in Tokyo including Shibuya, Harajuku and Shinjuku!
1. THE ALLEY LUJIAOXIANG
The popular Taiwanese bubble tea shop, THE ALLEY LUJIAOXIANG has numbers of stores all around the world, and their first store in Japan was launched in 2017, in Omotesando area (near Harajuku and Shibuya). While serving authentic Taiwanese style boba, their insta-worthy colourful drinks become sensational hits including “BONSAI” Garden Tapioca Milk Tea and Aurora drink series. There are several branches in Tokyo including in Shibuya and Shinjuku.
Official Website: http://www.the-alley.jp/
2. ALFRED TEA ROOM
The favourite tea stand among LA’s trend hunters, ALFRED TEA ROOM has landed in Tokyo in 2017, and currently there are two stores in Aoyama area (near Shibuya) and Shinjuku LUMINE EST. The millenium pink themed tea shop soon become a favourite spot among trendy Tokyoite and Instagrammers. The cafe menu includes light meals and cakes which some of them are vegan-friendly and gluten-free.
Official Website: http://alfredtea.jp/
3. Chatime
Chatime is one of the largest bubble tea franchises in the world. The Taiwan born bubble tea is now beloved by over 30 countries. Their first store in Tokyo has opened in Ginza in 2017 winter. Chatime offers a huge variety of drinks including classic boba, fruit juice, limited drinks and a customize of drinks are also available.
Official Website: https://www.chatimejapan.com/
4. CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Founded in Taipei City in late 90s, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is the largest bubble tea stores with over 2,000 stores worldwide. Their first store arrived in Japan in February 2017 in Shibuya, followed by Harajuku, then currently there are 5 stores in Tokyo in total. At Coco, you can customize your own boba by choosing the amount of tapioca balls and sweetness. At Harajuku and Shinjuku stores, there is a few original and unique drinks that you can find nowhere else!
Official Website: https://cocofreshtokyo.amebaownd.com/
5. Gong Cha （ゴンチャ）
Official Website : http://www.gongcha.co.jp/index.html
6. Chun Sui Tan (春水堂)
Official Website : http://www.chunshuitang.jp/
7. Pearl Lady (パールレディ)
Official Website : http://www.pearllady.jp/index.html
How did you enjoy?? If you love bubble tea, you may enjoy reading these articles, too! I have introduced some of trendy cafes and restaurants in Tokyo 🙂
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