Undisputedly, Taiwan is the capital of boba in the world. For decades, these gorgeous cups of sweet, chewy, creamy refreshment- called boba tea or pearl milk tea- has evolved as a go-to beverage option, not just in Taiwan but all over North America, Asia, and Europe.
The term "boba" refers to different chunky drinks- such as everything from fresh juice with tapioca pearls to fruity bits with tapioca pearls. Bubble tea, boba tea, pearl milk tea- are only the same thing: the nickname essentially differs by location.
Here is a detailed breakdown of boba and the best locations in New York to get a fix.
Classic milk tea
It started from here. Black tea mixed with crushed ice, frothy milk, and some lovely marble-sized tapioca pearls. You can find different versions of teas and milk, but classic milk tea still tastes excellent.
Where can you get one:
New York - Midtown
Address- 75 West 38th Street New York, NY 10018
Contact no- 212-398-2716
Brown Sugar
Excellently rich brown sugar bubble tea has been a great hit in New York. Thanks to Gong Cha USA for serving this milk-heavy bubble tea that is doused with a delicious shot of amazingly fresh brown sugar syrup.
Where can I get it?
New York - Manhattan
Address- 2810 Broadway, New York, NY, 10025
Contact No- 646-850-6566
Taro Milk Tea
Taro milk tea started in Taiwan around the 80s and later went through Asia. Famous for its nice color, ranging from lilac to purple-tinged brown, taro pureed is included in the milk tea to thicken it and add flavor.
Where do I get it?
New York - Manhattan
Address- 160 E. 44th Street, New York, NY 10017
Contact No- 646-707-3375
Fruit-Filled
If you don't have a thing for milk tea, you can go for fresh fruit-based bubble teas with similar addictive textures. Feel free to choose popular flavors like mango, lemon, winter melon, lychee, or tomato. And these flavors comes with pearls like jelly, crunchy passionfruit seeds, and watermelon cubes.
Where can I get it?
New York - Manhattan
Address- 145 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012
Contact No- 845-595-8174
Add-ins
Add-ins has grown wide beyond tapioca pearls. They now include aloe Vera, grass jelly, adzuki beans, chia seed, oreo cookies, to name a few. The tapioca pearl has gradually evolved past its ball only; they cover a different kind of flavors such as quinoa, cheese, tomato, barley, pepper, quinoa, and jujube.
Where can I get it?
New York - Queens Center Mall
Queens Center Mall
Address- 90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Contact No- 929-282-2531
Cheese Tea
Started with a night market stand in Taiwan, when they combined salt and powdered cheese with milk and cream to create a tangy, foamy lather on your tea top. This cheese tea is now famously known in different parts of the United States.
Where can I get it?
New York - Flushing
Address- 40-06 Union Street Flushing, NY 11354
Contact No- 718-762-2874
Place your Order Like A boba Pro
Bubble tea comes equipped with its personal lingo. No matter your choice, order your boba from a Gong Cha USA store and make sure it's fully customized to your taste.
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Winter is here. It's time to put down your favorite bubble tea and ignore your appetite, since the last thing you want to do is drink anything cold, right? Bubble tea is designed to be enjoyed at any time of the year, regardless of the season. While the older variety of the tea is more popular, a series of warm bubble tea can be enjoyed in the winter.
The Best Boba Tea On East Coast
Boba tea has been around for several centuries and decades and it has retained and attained a global position as a widely accepted product and drink. In 2017, the popularity of the drink skyrocketed after been accepted in the western countries with bubble tea shops like Gongcha reporting a huge boom in business in top countries in the world.
Most Popular Bubble Tea Store in New York
The long wait is finally over for residences of New York who have been anticipating a new Gong cha Bubble Tea shop. We are happy to announce our new store open at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (714 Bluebird Court Unit# 714, Woodbury, NY 10917). Additionally, we have a new store opening soon in New York City located at 2061 Broadway, New York, NY 10023.
