The 2025 Hot Chocolate Festival in Metro Vancouver is here, bringing a larger-than-ever selection of over 180 unique drinks from 81 local vendors. Among the exciting offerings this year, bubble tea and milk tea lovers will find some whimsical and indulgent new creations to try. From creamy matcha blends to chocolatey boba concoctions, here’s a sneak peek at the dreamiest drinks to satisfy your sweet cravings:
Boba Fried Chicken – A dark hot chocolate infused with jalapeños and topped with honey whipped cream, a fried chicken-shaped chip, and mini fried chicken ice cream. An unhinged but delicious fusion!
- Available: Jan 18 – Feb 1
- Address: 102 West Hastings St., Vancouver
Gone to Banana Heaven – A rich dark chocolate and banana fusion, topped with Dalgona coffee and paired with a banana-shaped sponge cake for the ultimate dessert experience.
- Available: Feb 2 – 14
- Address: 102 West Hastings St., Vancouver
ChocoBubbles Thai Dream – A dark chocolate and Thai tea fusion topped with chewy tapioca pearls, creating a delicious bubble tea-style hot chocolate that is paired with refreshing coconut sorbetto.
- Available: Feb 3 – 14
- Address: 2579 West Broadway, Vancouver
These quirky, fun-filled bubble tea-inspired drinks are just the beginning. With more milk tea options and boba-infused creations, this year’s Hot Chocolate Festival is not to be missed!
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