Bubble-mania: The top picks of bubble tea in the country

It’s no surprise that bubble tea has become a manic craze over the years, with so much variety and choice to opt for, it’s hard not to love. Within these choices, there’s something for everyone: traditional East Asian tea flavours, colourful and tropical choices or even toppings that aren’t bubble tea but instead, jelly or pudding.

Across the nation, there are multiple branches and stores to opt for and we have revised a list of strengths of different places to make the choice much easier for you.

Each store excels in different points, catering to aesthetics, flavour and cost - most drinks ranging from £4.20-5.

It really is no surprise that bubble tea has had such a global impact, even being branded as a ‘just a girl thing’ on the Internet. Not to say this is strictly a female activity to sip a boba with friends but the simplicity of it is on par with the dopamine fill from kittens and puppies - or even flipping through a magazine. They are accessible virtually everywhere and anywhere, and drinking them as you walk through a shopping centre or even to take home is just one of those things that are blissful without doing too much.

It can very quickly turn into an addiction and fortunately, there is no cure but to have at them in an shop so hopefully this list helps you do that.

HiGuys: Traditional flavours and vibrant aesthetics, this is a top choice for bubble tea.

Derby, Nottingham, London

Top picks:

Misty Forest

Peach Monster

Mango Coconut Dew

Pearls: A brilliant choice for flavours out of the norm, including mocktails and desserts. Experimental in a good way.

Brighton, Reading, Loughborough, Sheffield

Top picks:

Blueberry Muffin

Banana Split

Pina Colada

Bubbleology: Not as traditonal with flavours but with a varied range of toppings like jelly and assorted pearls, it makes for a surprising choice.

Leicester, London (multiple). Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Luton

Top picks:

Strawberries & Cream

Dragon Fruit

Butterfly Yuzu

Lay Tea: Probably the most authentic listed, their tea offers great flavours with fun and staple choices - including a cookies and cream one, too!

Leeds, Brighton, Leciester

TOP PICKS:

Peach & Lychee

Brown Sugar Milk Tea

Oreo Cheesecake Milk Tea

CUPP: Organic, healthy and made with purees instead of syrups. A great healthier option to curb the sweet cravings.

London, Brighton, Leicester, Lincoln, Manchester, Bristol, Slough

TOP PICKS:

Matcha Rose

Strawberry Milk Tea

Grapefruit Tea